Ivy
My heart was pounding in my chest as we stepped into the ring. On the opposite side, stood Graham’s wolf, a russet asshole with gray eyes. It was gigantic. Not as gigantic as Asher’s wolf, but still. He studied my wolf with a look in its eyes that I was sure Asher would kill him for—lust and bloodthirst.
“It would be so much fun to kill him,” Silver hissed. I agreed wholeheartedly. Graham’s wolf took a step forward and then halted in the center. Silver followed, so we were merely a few feet away from each other, waiting for Eli’s announcement to begin. I noticed the russet wolf brace itself and gave us a snee
Ivy“Not unless she is healed,” Asher said firmly.“She is fine, Ash,” Cora made a face. “Aren’t you, Ivy?”“I am,” I nodded.“You don’t decide that. I will take a look first and if I feel like it’s fine to party, only then you are going,” he said firmly. I rolled my eyes but then couldn’t fight the blush that crept as Noah and Logan shared looks among each other.“Ivyyyyyy!” Naya almost jumped at me, making me stumble back. I fought the pain that jolted through me and laughed, hugging her back.“You were fucking incredible!!” she said,
Asher“You look lost,” I looked back and Noah strolled over, throwing his arm around me.I was watching the decorators work hard on the wedding preparations. The day after tomorrow, I was getting married to Ivy. Cora and Rose were hard at it and now our back lawn, and almost the entire packhouse, was being turned into a winter wonderland. The theme was soft blue, white and silver and I knew no matter what, I was going to be blown away when I saw the actual decorations.“I won’t be surprised if Cora brings in fake snow,” Noah chuckled.“She has gone all out this time,” I made a face. Noah’s wedding was much simpler.“It’s you, after all. None of us ever expected to see this day,” he smirked. “Are you nervous?”“Nope,” I shook my head, watching the workers pull up a gigantic tent in the far corner of the lawn. “I expected myself to be but I am not. It just…”“Make sense?”“Yeah. It feels…right. Everything
Song: PillowTalk (Zayn Malik) “Oh fuck,” Mac hissed, sounding both shocked and amused. Because right in the middle of the dance floor, on a slightly raised platform, swaying on the pole was my mate. Shock was an understatement as I watched her flawless moves. Her cinnamon hair was a mess as she swung around the steel pole, laughing and moving to Gimme More, swaying her perfect ass and curves. The crowd cheered beneath, and I think I caught a glimpse of Cora, whistling and jumping with a bottle of beer in her hand. “She’s certainly er…flexible,” Logan murmured. I threw a glare at my brother, and he threw his hands up in defense. “This is all your mate’s doing,” I hissed before rushing towards the dance floor with my brothers trailing behind. I shoved and pushed through the sweaty bodies and finally reached the girls. Naya was the first one to spot me, and she sagged down with relief. “Oh, thank fuck!” she exclaimed. “Get her down please…” “Oh, Ash!” Cora chuckled. “Come join us! L
AsherOh, I was so going to die tonight.“Ivyanka, slow down!!!” I shouted, the cold wind making my voice barely audible.“Hold on tightly, mateeeee!!!” she squealed in response.“I am holding on!” I cried out, tightening my arms around her waist as I buried my face in her shoulder.She was crazy, absolutely fucking insane. If I drove rashly, Ivy was on a whole other level. I could barely feel my skin as she swooshed through the thankfully empty roads, driving like a pro. Everything around me was a blur as she dodged the few cars and bikes, earning quite some vulgar gestures from the passersby in the process.“Slow down, Ivyanka!” I gritted my teeth, clinging to her for my dear life. If I fall, my bones will turn to splinters and even a werewolf would take more than a week to heal that kind of damage. And the pain…“Noooo…what’s the fun in that!” she laughed, throwing her head back.“We will get a ticket!”“I a
Asher“Where did you guys disappear last night?” Logan demanded, peering at all the neatly arranged bottles of wine in our expansive wine cellar in the basement.“We got distracted after Ivy almost got us killed with her crazy driving,” I answered, pulling out a bottle and instantly putting it back after a look from my brother. We were picking up liquor for tonight’s party cum rehearsal dinner.“What?” Noah exclaimed. “Ivy can drive a Harley?”“Like a maniac. It was a good thing we didn’t get a ticket and came back alive. She is crazy,” I smiled, shaking my head.“That’s sexy though,” Log
IvyI needed a breather with all the chaos of the evening. I was so not a people person and tonight tested my social skills to no end. The air was chilly outside but it felt good. Tomorrow, I am getting married. And tomorrow I am telling Asher everything. I cannot keep lying to him, cannot risk so many lives and, above everything…I cannot afford to lose him.Not when I had started to fall in love with him.“Ivyanka,” I froze at the sound of the voice and then turned around slowly. Sabrina stood behind me, a bright smile on her face even if she seemed intimidating as fuck.“Her name is Sabrina. Hopefully, you will meet soon. Stay away from her. She will sniff you out. Maintain a distance and avoid contact because witches can see right past you. From what I know, she is pretty powerful.”Killian warned me about her.But what if she can help me? Maybe she can break the blood bond?Maybe she can kill Killian?“Hi,” I muttered. “Sabrina, isn’t it?”“It is,” she smiled, giving nothing away.
IvySong: Enchanted (Taylor Swift)“Are you stunning!” Cora whispered, finally moving back.I blinked at the mirror, unable to recognize the woman staring back at me. Never in my life have I ever imagined myself as a bride. Yet here I stood, in the most stunning dress, draping myself like a halo of white. Cora did my hair in a bun, adorning it with a beautiful silver comb studded with blue diamonds and kept my make-up minimal. But what stunned me the most was the most gorgeous pair of heels she got me. They looked like Cinderella’s glass slippers adorned with beautiful blue stones. By the time she was done, I
IvyI stood on the sidelines, watching as Asher danced with Rose. I watched her saying something followed by a loud guffaw from him. I knew they shared some kind of special bond, and it was heartwarming to watch him so happy. My staring was interrupted by my vibrating phone and the moment my eyes fell on the screen, all my happiness vanished in the blink of an eye, dread taking its place.It was Killian.“He…hello,” I croaked.“I must say, you make one hell of a beautiful bride, Ivyanka,” his smooth voice came. “Absolutely stunning.” I blinked and then frantically searched the crowd, trying to find that cold gaze lurking somewhere.“Ho…how do you know?” I mumbled.“I just do, sweetheart,” he said breezily. “I wish I could ask you to a dance, but I don’t think your husband would appreciate it.”“Killian…are you here in GrayCrest?”“Hmm…what if I am?”What the fuck?I searched around, my eyes scanning every face a
Ivy's momThe sun was barely up, but the pack grounds were already alive with activity. Omegas hurried back and forth, setting up chairs, arranging flowers, and double-checking the decorations for Ivan’s ceremony. Today was the day my son, my firstborn, would be crowned Alpha, and I couldn’t stop myself from fussing over every last detail.“Make sure the garlands hang evenly,” I called to one of the omegas, pointing at a lopsided section. “And Kiera, wipe down the Alpha’s chair again, please. It has to be spotless.”“Yes, Luna,” they replied in unison, quickly moving to fix it.I sighed, smoothing the front of my dress as I watched them work. Everything looked beautiful, but it still didn’t feel ready. Today was too important to settle for anything less than perfect.Strong arms wrapped around my waist, startling me slightly as I was pulled into a familiar embrace. “You’re doing it again,” came a deep voice, warm and teasing.I smiled despite myself. “Doing what?”“Worrying over things
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By evening, the pack house was twinkling with lights like fairyland. The afternoon went by with the usual celebrations that we do with the pack members, giving gifts and sharing the feast with them. In the evening, it was time for our guests to arrive.“Merry Christmas!” Shae and Archer were the first ones to arrive, bringing in piles of gifts with them. Their son Reign was six years old now and good friends with Theo.Lia and Jordan followed next, along with their daughter Hyacinth, born six months after the war. Natalie unfortunately couldn’t make it because she was preoccupied, but Catalina did, accompanied by her mate, Alpha Cristian, a man she met at the annual mating ball. She was totally against the idea, but it was Asher who pushed her, asking her to at least give the idea of finding another mate a chance.Catalina reluctantly agreed and, as destiny would have it, she crashed into Cristian. It ruined her expensive evening gown because Cristian ended up spilling champagne on it
Ivy4 years laterThe day was chilly as hell even though, mercifully, the sun shone bright in the sky, the snowfall finally stopping but covering the entire packhouse in a white blanket. But again, what was Christmas without some snow?I inhaled the fresh, cold air and leaned down to place the bouquet of white lilies on the gravestone. I stared at the beautiful engraved writing and felt the familiar ache in my chest rising for a moment.Our Little Angel,Forever Loved, Never ForgottenIt’s been four years since we lost her, four years since the second Cold War ended, and yet not a day has passed by when I haven’t thought of her. Every year on special occasions, Asher and I bring flowers to decorate her gravestone. And Christmas was something that we never missed.And it wasn’t just her. Around me, rested every person I have once loved dearly and still did. Just beside my unborn daughter’s grave was that of a man who was my best friend and companion, a man who was an example of what lov
IvyThe ruins of MysticWarriors stretched out before me, a haunting blend of beauty and devastation. Where once vibrant life thrived, only remnants of a forgotten past remained. The grand white marble pack house that had stood as a symbol of strength and unity was now reduced to rubble, overgrown with vines and moss. The lush forest surrounding it seemed to mock the destruction.This was home—at least, it had been.I inhaled deeply, the cool mountain air filling my lungs, carrying with it the faint, earthy scent of rain. Somewhere in the distance, the roar of the waterfall could be heard, its sound as steady as the heartbeat of the land. This place held so much of my childhood: laughter shared with friends, the warmth of family, lessons learned under the sunlit canopy of trees. Now, it was little more than a shell of those memories.My father walked ahead, his shoulders slumped, his movements uncharacteri
Asher“Why is that?” Rose asked. “The mark probably has faded now that he is dead. And it wasn’t of any significance anyway, because he wasn’t your true mate, isn’t it?”“It’s not the mark,” Natalie said.“Then what is it, Nat?” Logan demanded, looking worried. “What is it?” Natalie gazed up at us, tears flooding her eyes.“I…I am carrying his child…” Everyone froze for a bit, processing the info until the silence was broken by a resounding bark from Logan.“What?” he roared, his eyes red with fury. “What did you say?”“Logan…calm down,” Cora muttered, grabbing his hand. “Let her speak…”“I…I just found out a few days ago,” she whispered. “Killian was the only man I had any sexual relationship with recently so it’s…it’s obvious that the child is his.”“Fuck,” I muttered under my breath. I don’t even want to imagine how Natalie must be feeling. Killian technically raped her and the child…it wasn’t a product of love between two people but…“I am so sorry, Natalie,” Rose said softly. “Hav
AsherI probably have never seen so much hustle and bustle in the pack ever before. People were rushing around, the infirmary crowded like hell as Avery and others who volunteered tended to the injured warriors and hunters, which was a staggering number. Shouts for medicine and bandages and what not echoed across the pack mixed with occasional screaming and shouting from the men. The priestesses and Sabrina were also helping, using their magic to mend those who were beyond mending.On the other hand, Shae, Lia, Rose and Catalina passed over steaming cups of coffee and food. Cora sat in the corner with Logan holding her close to him after they both had been treated by Avery. Sabrina’s potion has worked so the vampire venom didn’t affect Cora or anyone else in a life-threatening manner. But it certainly weakened them a lot. Logan glanced up at me and gave me a nod.I nodded back and then clenched my fingers tightl
AsherEveryone in the room froze, a collective breath held in shock. I blinked, staring at her as if I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.“I’ll do it,” Cora repeated, her words firm, unyielding. “If I can help in any way to bring that precious, innocent life back, then I will do it.”“Me too,” Rose chimed in, her voice steady but filled with a quiet determination. “It doesn’t matter the cost... we will do it.”I could hardly breathe as I looked at them, my throat tight with emotion. “Yeah, if it can help Ivy and the baby...” Logan’s voice followed, and then Noah’s, both of them agreeing without hesitation, without a second thought.Tears welled up in my eyes to see the unconditional love that my family had for me. It was a love I couldn’t fully comprehend, a selflessness that went beyond anything I could ever repay. I knew how much Noah wanted a bigger family. I knew Logan had always dreamed of a baby girl. And yet, not for a moment had they hesitated. Not for a second had they thoug
AsherMy stomach twisted, and my wolf stirred uneasily at Sabrina’s words. A sacrifice from Cora and Rose…what was that supposed to mean?“Cora and Rose?” I echoed, barely able to process what she’d said. “Why them, Sabrina? Why not me? I am her mate, after all.”“Because they are true Lunas of GrayCrest, Asher. Just as Ivy is,” Sabrina answered, her eyes darting behind me.I turned around to see the others returning—bruised and battered and barely breathing. Cora didn’t look good at all, hardly managing to stand without Logan’s support, who himself looked like he would collapse right now. Noah and Rose walked hand-in-hand, Rose’s beautiful face battered and scarred. Jordan, Archer, Shae, Catalina and the rest of them trailed behind, all of them halting in surprise as they spotted the altar and Ivy’s lifeless body lying there.“Sabrina…you can save her and the baby, right?” Cora croaked. “Please tell me