AsherRuby’s tattoo parlor was a go-to place if I wanted to get a tattoo done. I liked the ambiance but, I liked the owner better.“Asher Gray,” the pink-haired girl grinned at me before giving me a hug. She wore her trademark black goth-like clothes with that creepy black lipstick, and I think there were more piercings covering her than the last time I saw her.“Ruby,” I smiled, hugging her back. “It’s been too long.”“Any more space on that hot bod for tattoos?” she smirked. “Or piercings?”“Still plenty left,” I laughed.Once upon a time, I used to have a crush on this woman. Logan and Noah brought me here to get me my first tattoo on my fourteenth birthday. Ruby did it, and she was still as she was back then. For some reason, I was in awe of her and hence would pop in now and then to get tattoos. Being the smart ass, she got the point and then did me a favor by fucking me. Yes, this woman was my first. I had just shifted and was horny as fuck 24/7. Ruby let me get off all that stea
Ivy“Wake up…Ivy,” I stirred at the soft voice that purred in my ear.“Let me sleep,” I let out a grunt and then curled up again, way too comfortable to listen.“If you don’t wake up within the next five minutes, I will be forced to throw you over my shoulder and carry you downstairs.”“Fu…fuck you,” I grumbled, burying my face in the pillow.“You can…later,” A wicked snicker tickled my ear but before I could react or respond, I felt strong hands on my legs, pulling me down, the world turning upside down as I opened my eyes, wide
IvyI dashed towards the lake house as soon as Asher counted to three. He picked up real quick, and we were neck to neck, dashing through the forest and jumping over the dead tree trunks and big stone boulders. We reached the lake house together, both breathless and drenched in sweat.“Good one,” Asher smirked, jogging towards the lake. The clear glistening water sparkling with the early morning sunshine was too appealing to ignore.“You aren’t going to strip, are you?” I muttered.“I don’t know how to take a bath while fully clothed, Ivyanka,” he gave me a roll of his eyes and then took off his track pants and boxers before divi
Asher“The marriage registrar is here,” I said.Ivy finished tying her shoes and then stood up, her face impassive as she gave me a nod. She wore a simple white full-sleeved top paired with a blue denim skirt and white shoes. Her cinnamon hair was tied in a high-ponytail with tendrils escaping as always. I must say, Lexi did a good job with her wardrobe. The skirt showed off her long, toned legs and I squirmed, remembering the memory of them wrapped around my waist.“I am ready,” she nodded.“Let’s go then,” I held out my hand and she wordlessly took it. I marveled at the feel of it and also at how pretty the engagement ring looked on her slender finger.Mine, a voice in my head whispered, sounding smug and proud.In the past few days, something between us has changed. I don’t know what, but I could feel it. Not only that, I have felt something change within me. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to explore it further, b
Ivy seemed wary as we followed after him and I kept myself absolutely focused, looking out for anything suspicious. There doesn’t seem to be any. The inside was intricately done and seemed old but charming. Orion led us through a corridor and then opened a door to the left. There was a disgusting, musty scent lingering in the air. It hurt my nose. “Please come in,” he said. We stalked inside and a woman was standing by the window. She too was similarly dressed in black with a sharp, fiercely beautiful face but pale as death, dark hair tied intricately with those creepy red eyes.“And this is my mate,” Orion said. “Venette.”“Pleasure to meet you,” the woman said. “The young alpha of GrayCrest. Please have a seat.” She pointed to the couch and gave me a smile. I kept my expression even, taking a seat with Ivy following suit.“Is that all? You and her?” she asked.“No, we have a family too. But they prefer to stay away from werewolf company,” Venette replied. “Couldn’t force them.”“Th
Ivy To say that my wedding dress fitting was exhausting would be the understatement of the century. Cora was relentless and after a point I forgot how many dresses I tried and which one I finalized. Thankfully, the designer personally came to the packhouse, saving us the ordeal of traveling to the City. I spent the day doing some physical training with Eli and then Luna training with Cora. After dinner, I told Asher I was tired and going to bed early and then pretended to have fallen asleep until he was fast asleep beside me too.And now I was scooting through the silence of the night as Killian’s Beta waited to pick me up. He called me before I had a chance to call him, saying he had the first task ready for me. I told him I would not do anything until after he let me meet with my father and answer the questions I had. He had just laughed and agreed to it.As always, my eyes were blindfolded but this time my senses were at alert. I was keeping count of every bump, every turn. To cour
Ivy“The what?” I frowned. “You need me to find what?”“The Book,” he said.“And what is that supposed to be?” Killian shifted in his seat, throwing one long leg over another.“The Book is well a book that contains the spells needed during the Reawakening Ceremony to awaken the pack souls. I need you to find that book before the Reawakening Ceremony and bring it to me.”“And why do you need a book of spells?” I frowned. “Clearly not for any good reason, but I would like to know what sin I am committing next.” Killian smirked, twirling the glass in his hand.“You have a way with words,” he said. “And if you think it’s a sin, why bother with the details? Our agreement was for you to do what I ask of you. There was no mention of asking questions. Yet, I am willing to answer your questions but only those I feel like answering.”“You are a sick bastard, did anyone tell you that?” I hissed.“I thought that’
IvyKillian’s last words were haunting me as I sneaked back home. Dawn was just starting to creep in and, thankfully, Asher was still fast asleep. I silently stood under the warm torrents to wash off any unwanted scent of me, a sense of terrible dread starting to gnaw at my chest.Congratulations on falling in love with Asher Gray.No. No, he was just playing with me. Just messing with my head. One of his dirty, sick ways. I didn’t love Asher. Yes, I have grown a bit fond of him lately, and have started to see him in a different light.But that doesn’t mean I loved him, does it?“The sound of the shower running woke me up,” I blinked in the semi-darkness while Asher stood by the bed, still half sleepy, his curly hair all messed up as he peered back at me. Something inside me shifted, and it startled me when a sob escaped my throat, and before I could stop myself, I was already rushing towards him, throwing my arms around his warm, naked body.“What’s wrong?” he asked softly, hugging me