Asher“So who do I include in this meeting?” Jordan asked, crossing his arms across his broad chest. It didn’t seem like he got a lot of sleep last night.“Do you trust your Beta and Delta?” I demanded. “Like really trust.”“Of course. Cooper and Waylon are like brothers to me. You need not worry about them. I can assure you about that,”“Well, then, them and Lia, if you like. She is your Luna after all,” Jordan nodded and for a moment his face went rigid with concentration. I knew he was calling his Beta, Delta and mate through the mindlink. And I was right as a few moments later Cooper and Waylon arrived, followed by Lia. Her pretty face was etche
AsherApparently, the situation was much worse in WillowCreek. The damage done there was brutal, with the loss of a little boy barely older than eight. The motherfuckers had also done quite a bit of damage to the Willow Creek property, but thankfully they had been stopped, or they just left before they could enter the primary perimeter of the pack. Unlike Jordan, Alpha Archer wasn’t really in the welcoming mood.“My people are scared, Alpha,” Archer growled as we visited the families of the dead ones. “There is nothing I can do but watch them suffer miserably. Tell me, what should I say to that young mother who lost her son? Or any of the mothers and mates, for that matter.”He was angry. Not at m
Asher“Missing werewolves?” Logan muttered, his voice laced with irritation. “Isn’t that what Minister Ashford mentioned at the Council meeting?”“Exactly. We completely forgot about it,” I snapped, rubbing my face in frustration.“What’s Archer saying about this?” he asked.“I haven’t had a chance to discuss it with him yet. It’s too late, and we only arrived half an hour ago.” Logan sighed, and I could hear Cora lecturing Theo in the background. It almost made me chuckle.“This trip isn’t turning out to be much fun, is it?” Logan remarked.“I didn’t expect it to be,” I shrugged. “But things are getting more complicated than we could’ve imagined.”“Maybe the missing wolves have nothing to do with Killian. Remember, Minister Ashford mentioned it’s happening to other, smaller packs that aren’t part of GrayCrest,” Logan suggested.“Maybe, but Willow Creek is still a subsidiary of GrayCrest, so we’ll need to help however we can,” I muttered. “Archer isn’t as open as Jordan. Never has been
IvyThe morning air was crisp as Shae led me through the pack, giving me a tour since we arrived so late last night. I tried to keep up with what she was saying while jumbled thoughts swirled in my mind. Last night had been… difficult, to say the least. Asher’s touch still lingered on my skin, and I could almost feel the warmth of his breath against my neckI had felt his desire, his need, but the wall he had built between us seemed to be insurmountable. My betrayal still hung between us like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over every moment we shared. His absence made my body seem to crave his touch more than ever, a dull aching restlessness lingering through me. But there was no time to dwell on that now—not with the duties of a Luna pressing down on my shoulders.As Shae and I walked toward the gathering area where the pack awaited, I noticed how everyone’s eyes followed me, filled with awe and respect
IvyThe weight of the ring in my palm was heavier than it should have been. My mother’s ring—the one she always wore, the one I’d thought lost forever—now sat in my hand like a cruel reminder of everything I’d been robbed of. The smooth, cold metal against my skin sent chills through me. How had Killian gotten it? And why did he send it to me now?I couldn’t stop staring at it, even as tears welled up in my eyes. This wasn’t just a wedding gift; it was a message. A taunt. He knew something—something I didn’t. And maybe Asher did too.Killian’s words still echoed in my mind—Your mate can fill you in more. What had he meant by that? Why would Asher know anything about my mother? What could he possibly have kept from me? The thought twisted my insides with fear and anger. Had he known something all along and chosen not to tell me? Had he lied to me, too?Tears trickled down my eyes as I clutched the ring tighter, the
IvyI literally ran out, tears blurring my vision. My chest hurt, and I felt so sick that I needed to find a place to throw up. The truth about what happened to my mother, the fact that Asher knew and chose to hide it until he felt he could have the emotional capacity to console me…it was too much. Tonight I had reached my breaking point, and it was just not the pain in my chest, my entire body hurts, revolting against the haywire of emotions that tore through me.Ever since that night at the mating ground, Asher has said and done all he could have to hurt me. But I have silently endured it because I knew I had hurt him and if hurting me made him feel bett
For a brief moment, Eli went completely still. I felt the rise of his chest as he took a deep breath.“I wish things were different too, Ivy,” Eli murmured after a beat. “But they are not and you are my…Luna.”“I am your…friend too,” I said, inhaling his warm scent as sleep started to lull my brain.“I will try to make myself happy with that…” he said. “But now I need to let you go. Your scent…”“I know…” I said, slowly moving away. “I smell gross…” Eli grabbed my hand to steady me and I blinked as he gazed down at me, his eyes darkening.“No, it’s the opposite,” he hissed, his voice hoarse. “Your scent…it’s too strong and it’s…it’s doing things to me that it shouldn’t. I don’t know why you don’t have a mark on you…why I could feel it so strongl
IvyThe Palace Of Priestess looked like a beautiful painting out of a fairytale book. It actually looked like the castle from Cinderella, perched on the top of the mountain and surrounded by greenery and forest as far as I could see. Everything about the palace, the sheer beauty of it made it very clear that this was no ordinary place. This place screamed of magic.“The fuck is this place,” Cora hissed as we walked through the foyer and found ourselves in a palatial open place with a beautiful tree in the very middle and a sprawling carpeted staircase in front that lead to the upper level.“Welcome to the Palace Of Priestess,” Sabrina sm
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