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
IvyIt felt like someone had dropped me in some kind of fairytale. I was still gawking as Asher gently put me down. What was this place?The steps had led to the cutest and coziest wooden cabin I have ever seen, surrounded by a wooden railing on all sides. But it wasn’t the cabin that had me gawking, it was the enormous four-poster bed on the raised wooden platform in front of it. The white silk sheets were scattered with rose petals and in front of the bed, there was a small, cozy leather couch and a small coffee table with an elaborate arrangement of champagne, crystal glasses and strawberries and chocolates.Every inch of the floor was scattered with rose petals along with beautiful white candles, while the trees and the cabin and everything around was draped in stunning fairy lights. I was in awe and that was putting it lightly.“That’s what I meant when I said I would make love to you under the stars,” Asher breathed in my ear, pointing to the enormous bed. Desire bloomed inside m
IvyAsher’s eyes were wide as he stared back at me, still comprehending and processing. He opened and closed his mouth several times and then frowned.“I…don’t understand, Ivy. What’s going on?” he demanded.“You fell in love with the wrong person…” I whispered.“Why would you say that? I seriously don’t understand.”“I lied to you. And everyone else…” I said. “Me coming to GrayCrest was not a coincidence. It was properly planned out. I was sent here as a spy to keep an eye on the pack and all of you and report everything back…me getting attacked by th
AsherKillian’s army was a flood of darkness, their silhouettes stark against the snow. Rogues, hybrids, and vampires, all moving in perfect unison, their eyes glinting like red-hot embers. They were spread thin at first, testing our defenses, but I knew better than to think it was random. They were probing us, looking for weakness.“Hold fast,” Logan’s voice rumbled through the link. “Stay focused.” Noah’s wolf, Noel, was at my right, his massive form solid and unyielding. His deep growl vibrated through the ground as we waited for the first strike.To our left, Cora and Catalina led the charge on the flank, their wolves sleek and fast as they darted through the snow. The left side was tight, their warriors moving like a well-oiled machine, cutting off any attempts by Killian’s forces to circle around us.Then, I saw it—the telltale signs of their strategy. A group of vampires, positioned in the trees on the far
AsherThe wind howled, carrying a bitter chill as we marched toward the battlefield. Snow whipped through the air, stinging like icy shards against my wolf’s fur. Mac's paws crunched through the thick blanket of snow that coated the ground, the cold barely registering in my mind. The forest loomed ahead, its dark silhouettes blurred by the blizzard.At my sides, the pack moved in perfect formation. GrayCrest wolves formed the vanguard, their steps steady and deliberate. To our left and right, allied forces spread out, forming a crescent that stretched into the treeline. Despite the storm, every movement was precise, every warrior holding their position with discipline.Logan’s black wolf, Axel, massive and imposing, led the charge at the center. Beside him, Noah’s wolf, Noel, kept pace, its bulk matching Logan’s, his ears twitching at every sound carried by the wind. I took my place beside them, Mac surging for
IvyI stepped closer, my dagger glinting in the dim light. “What were you doing here? What was the ritual for?”Thalora’s lips curled into a smile as if she were savoring some private joke. “Wouldn’t you like to know?”Sabrina’s magic flared, and the chains constricted sharply. Thalora hissed in pain but laughed again.“You’re standing in the middle of it and you don’t know? Typical. Always so blind to the bigger picture. Fine, fine. You disrupted it anyway, but you might as well know what you’ve doomed yourselves to.” Her gaze flicked to me, dark amusement dancing in her eyes.
IvyThe tunnel opened into a dimly lit corridor, damp and suffocating. The walls were carved from rough stone, and the air carried a mix of mildew and iron—the unmistakable scent of blood. My boots scraped softly against the uneven floor as Sabrina and I moved forward, her magic casting a faint glow that barely pierced the oppressive darkness. I knew this place. This was the Crescent Moon dungeon.“Stay alert,” Sabrina whispered, her sharp eyes scanning ahead.A faint noise—shuffling footsteps and low murmurs—pricked my ears. We slowed, pressing against the cold stone walls.“They&rsqu
IvyI armed myself with whatever possible weapon I could—wolfsbane in small vials, a wolfsbane laced dagger and even small blades laced with wolfsbane. My heart was pounding in my chest as I took deep breaths, pulled on my gloves and headed downstairs. The weather outside was turning darker by the second and Sabrina predicted a blizzard to hit soon.The last update Asher gave me through the mindlink was that the armies have gathered and the glimpse he tried to give me of Killian’s army…things were really not looking good for GrayCrest. We literally had half of what he had apart from the vampires and the hybrids. The only hope now was tha
Christmas morning was filled with the comforting smell of roasted meats, warm bread, and the spice of mulled cider as pack members gathered around the tables for a feast. No one talked about the war, even if between us, we knew that Silas was dead and Noah had actually sent his dead body over to the Crescent Moon—a Christmas gift Killian would remember. Sabrina told me that she has managed to create the antidote and tomorrow she and Avery will start injecting the warriors and everyone else with it before leaving for the battlefield.Cora, Rose, and I had gathered gifts over the past weeks, and together, we made our way through the pack, handing small wrapped bundles to every member. The omega children squealed with delight as they tore into theirs. Stacks of gifts piled up for Aurie and Theo, each pack member contributing something to bring joy to the children. I glanced at Shae and Lia as they added their own contributions to the ever-growing pile. Everyone’s gestures, big or small,
Ivy“How could they even decide that without asking us what the truth was?” Cora growled as Asher’s eyes scanned the letter, turning dark with rage every passing second.“Natalie must have been very convincing,” I grimaced. “Does Logan and Noah know?”“Yes, I told them,” she nodded.“Are they still working on Silas?” I asked. “It’s been long enough.”“None of what Silas told them is of any use to use. And apparently, even he doesn’t know Killian’s war strategy. Logan has tried enough…you wouldn’t want to see what he has done with him. I have never seen Logan this angry in all my life and I have seen a lot…” I pursed my lips. If it scared Cora watching what Logan had done to Silas, then I definitely didn’t want to know.“Well, if we get through this the Council is fucked,” Asher hissed, crumbling the paper in his hands.“Now what?” Cora asked.“Now we fight with all we have got,” he said. “This isn’t going
Out of all the places, I didn’t expect Asher to take me to a tattoo parlor. Did he want to get a tattoo now?“I don’t think this is an appropriate time to get a tattoo…” I muttered as he headed inside.“I’m not here to get a tattoo, but this is where I have got all my tattoos done, in case you were curious. And when all of this shit is over, I have a matching tattoo planned for us as well,” Asher said. “Now…this is why I am here,” I frowned as he pointed to a woman in black standing by one of the booths. She had pink hair tied in a ponytail and looked pissed as fuck as she watched an artist work on a guy.“Ruby,” Asher called. The woman turned around and I blinked. She was typically not the kind of female I could imagine Asher being friends with.“Hello Alpha,” her scowl instantly turned to a grin as she walked over and gave Asher a hug before turning her eyes covered in kohl and liner to me. “Wait…don’t tell me…it’s her, isn’t it? The Silver wolf?” I frowned.How did she know that?“
Ivy Reed, dad and I were gathered in the common study to discuss war strategy. We had spread out maps and charts and all that stuff and now my father was deep in talks with Reed as he explained the old strategies of the army to him. My father looked much recovered now, very much like the alpha he was. If there will ever be a second in my life where I won’t be grateful for Eli’s sacrifice, then I hope the Moon Goddess kills me right there.“Hmm. I believe Killian’s forces will be advancing from this side…” Dad muttered, deep in thought.“Yes,” Reed agreed, his expression serious as he analyzed the map. “And we’ll be positioned here.” He tapped a cluster of trees on our side of the field. “It’ll be steep and treacherous, but we can use that to our advantage. If Killian’s vampires try to attack from higher ground, the slopes and snow will slow them down.”“They’ll likely position their main forces here—vampires an