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The Beta's Redemption Lapse In Control
[Asher’s POV]I can feel Leah’s body shivering against mine as I stare into the eyes of the tiny creature that looks so much like me and her together. There was no doubt about it now; this was my child. The child that I created together with Leah. But why didn’t she tell me about her? Why was she trying to hide it?"If you don’t speak, I’m leaving." Leah warned, pulling my attention back to her."How old is she?" I asked instead, unable to stop my curiosity about the child. "What is her name?""It doesn’t matter." Leah snapped, unconsciously attempting to put more distance between us. "She doesn’t concern you.""BULLSHIT!"Anger explodes through me from Leah’s attempt to stop me from getting to know my child. Without thinking, I slammed my fist into the wall right beside her head, causing pain to rush up my arm and through my body to try to stop the darkness from trying to erupt."Just let me go." She whispered, snapping her gaze from mine. "Remember, you were the one that didn’t want
Last Updated : 2022-07-23The Beta's Redemption Her Inner Turmoil
[Leah’s POV]I stumbled out of the small cabin that possessed Asher’s warmth and scent as the man himself watched me with cold and distant eyes. His hot and cold attitude was really starting to piss me off, but it confirmed my suspicions about something more going on in his head.Stopping at the end of the porch, I turned and stared into Asher’s eyes as he continued to remain impassive."I just want you to know." I began, deciding that I would just speak what my heart was screaming. "You don’t have to suffer alone. I’m here and I’ll always be here. "Maybe it was useless of me to even say that, but I couldn’t stop myself. Asher was my mate and my best friend. Even if he was now this cold and indifferent person, when he slipped up and dropped the act, I found that the same man was still there. It was just a matter of finding that man and bringing him back permanently."Am I supposed to be moved?" Asher asked, frowning. "Who knows?" I shrugged. "Anyway, see ya!"Turning, I quickly made
Last Updated : 2022-07-23The Beta's Redemption Help Him
[Chloe’s POV]I stormed out of the house, ignoring Thia and Ashton’s questioning gazes. I was beginning to get sick of this. Anytime I mentioned my visions, I was simply told that they were nightmares, even when each and every one comes true."Dammit." I growled, looking towards the house where my siblings and brother-in-law remained oblivious. "Something big is coming." I continue, feeling my heart begin to beat faster. "How can I get you all to believe me?"Closing my eyes, I once again saw Asher with glowing red eyes and large black wings. He stood proudly over the corpses of many of our friends. Beside him was a man with blazing red hair and a vampiress that looked pleased with themselves. However, they weren’t the ones I was most concerned with. Instead, there was a beautiful blonde with an ethereal feel to her that really worried me. Shaking off the chill that was beginning to rush down my spine, I turned and began to make my way towards town. If Leah and the others weren’t goi
Last Updated : 2022-07-24The Beta's Redemption Putting Up A Front
[Leah’s POV]I stared at Chloe for a moment more, before gritting my teeth and racing forward. I would have to worry about how she knew my secret later. Right now, I needed to save my mate."Wait for me!" Chloe called, rushing up behind me."Stay back." I warned. "When I let go, I can’t control it."The ability was something I discovered when I was at my angryest over not being able to shift into a lycan anymore. When it happened, it scared me so badly that I didn’t dare use it unless absolutely necessary. Because of that, I was still not able to fully handle it."But you’ll need my help." Chloe argued."No, I won’t." I snapped. "Now stay back where it is safe and call those damn kitsune’s!"I didn’t bother looking back to see if Chloe had listened. If she got too close, I would have to knock her out. I didn’t want to have to do it, but desperate times call for desperate measures.Extending my senses, I quickly located Asher and began to move. I could sense his pain through our bond a
Last Updated : 2022-07-25The Beta's Redemption His Secret-Her Rage
[Asher’s POV]I kept my gaze firmly fixed on Leah as she studied me carefully. What in the world was she thinking behind those guarded eyes?"I’ll find her something of Tatiana’s." Ian responded, drawing my attention back to him. "For the time being, she can clean your wounds. They’re starting to heal and if any debris is left, we will have to reopen the skin. ""Got it." Leah responded, stepping forward and reaching into the bin.Satisfied that she could handle things from here, Ian headed out of the room, so it was now just the two of us. Leah’s hand that gently cleaned my wounds shook ever so slightly. It was easy to tell that she was nervous about being so close to me, especially after how harsh I had been with her recently."Why did those tengus attack you?" She asked, taking me by surprise. "And don’t say it isn’t any of my business."I fought back the amused smirk that wanted to form on my lips at her defiance and kept my expression neutral."They owed a friend money."My word
Last Updated : 2022-07-25The Beta's Redemption Intoxicating Bond
[Asher’s POV]I could feel Leah’s perfect body shivering below mine as I pressed my mouth against hers again and tugged at her shirt. Now that I had let myself give in to desire, there was no going back."W-wait…" Leah gasped as I began to pull her shirt up above her bare breasts. "We can’t...""We can." I countered, taking a nipple into my mouth.A delicious moan escaped Leah’s lips as I gently nipped and licked at her quickly growing nipple. However, before I could move onto the next step, liquid was released into my mouth.Propping myself up on my hands, I stared down at Leah’s bright red face. What the hell was…Oh..."Was that breastmilk?" I asked, lifting a brow. "That was an odd... flavor.""Stop!" Leah groaned, covering her face with her hands. "Please.""Don’t hide your face from me." I warned.I didn’t quite understand it, but I suddenly felt so much lighter. It was like before I was cursed for performing dark magic. Was this a result of being near my mate for an extended tim
Last Updated : 2022-07-26The Beta's Redemption His Determination
[Asher’s POV]I sat on the porch watching the street for Thia’s car. Despite telling myself everything would be okay, I was nervous. I was nervous about facing Thia after hurting her sister and about facing my daughter properly for the first time. It all left me a bundle of nerves, and when Thia finally pulled up with Haidan in tow, I was damn near ready to bolt right then and there."Asher?" Haidan called, popping her head out of the window. "How are you feeling?""I’m fine." I assured as I kept my eyes on Thia.With each step she took towards the backseat of her car, I felt my heart rate increase. This was it. I was actually going to be able to hold my daughter for the first time. I was both excited and terrified."Thia, why don’t you let Asher get Arabia out?" Haidan suggested, instantly catching onto my train of thought."Sure." Thia responded, though she didn’t sound happy about it.Nodding, I got up from the step I sat on and made my way across the yard. All the while, Thia’s n
Last Updated : 2022-07-27The Beta's Redemption Her Worry
[Leah’s POV]I watched as Asher made his way back down the stairs and out of the house. Something about the tension and frustration that radiated off of him left me uneasy, but since I didn’t know exactly what was going on with him, there was nothing I could do to help.As I continued to stand there, Thia appeared and peaked up at me. Her eyes that took me in were filled with questioning and concern as she made her way towards me."Did you two fight again?" She asked once she reached me. "Leah, what exactly is going on here?""Follow me." I sighed, deciding maybe it would be a good idea to talk to someone about the worry that was slowly beginning to eat away at my soul. "I need to feed Arabia. We can talk while I do that. ""Alright." Thia murmured, beginning to follow me towards my room.Once inside, I plopped on my bed and got comfortable so that I could begin to nurse. Only after Arabia was latched and happily eating did I look to Thia, who remained in the doorway."Could you come
Last Updated : 2022-07-28
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The Beta's Redemption Epilogue
[Asher’s POV]A gasp escaped me as my eyes flew open. What was… lifting a hand, I touched my forehead to find it covered in sweat. Sitting up, I watched as a black comforter fell down my body, revealing perfectly smooth skin."My scars..." I murmured as my memories of everything that happened up to this point crashed into my head. "Sssss.""Asher?"Trying to regain focus, I held my breath as I slowly looked over beside me to find Leah staring up at me in confusion. As our eyes met, a small smile played across her lips, sending my heart beating a mile a minute."Are you okay?" she yawned, slowly sitting up and touching my cheek. "You’re covered in sweat. Did you have a nightmare?""Nightmare," I repeated, remembering the moon goddess’ words about me being the only one to remember everything that happened before Selene was killed. "Y-yeah," I sighed, wiping sweat from my brow."I guess it was.""Mmm."Leaning over, Leah rested her head against my shoulder and let out a contented sigh."D
The Beta's Redemption His Redemption
[Asher’s POV]"Asher!"Antoine’s voice drifted through the roar of the power I was slowly drawing in as Selene struggled to break free. From the sound of his tone, I knew that he already had an idea of what I was about to do and wanted to stop me."Stay back!" I called, turning to meet his terrified gaze. "Just... stay back."Given the amount of power I was calling on, there was a good chance if he got too close he would be joining me and Selene in death. I couldn’t let that happen, since it would mean his death in our time as well."You’re going to end up killing yourself!" Antoine shot back stubbornly. "You need to stop!""No!" I hissed, feeling my power reaching its plateau. This was it. It was time to end this."But…""Promise me one thing." I began, realizing that there was one more thing that had to be done for the future to go back to normal."Promise?" Antoine repeated, furrowing his brows. "What?""Make sure he stays alive!" I responded, motioning towards a man that resembled
The Beta's Redemption His Rage
[Asher’s POV]Jumping up, I kept Leah close to me as I drew on my power once again. The duo would pay dearly for what they had done. And then, once I was done with them, I would go and join Leah."Asher!" Antoine called as footsteps began to make their way towards me. "You need to calm down.""Calm down?" I repeated, feeling my anger spike once again. "How the hell am I supposed to remain calm when my mate is dead?""If you don't, you’ll end up killing everyone." Antoine pointed out in frustration. "You need to get a grip.""He’s right." Ian added, coming to stand beside me.Shaking my head, I continued to pull in power as Kelvin and Selene braced themselves. They were acting pretty pathetic for two powerful beings right now. Or were they?"Dammit," I growled, realizing that they were simply pretending. "Cut the shit." I spat, handing Leah over to Ian."Aw, poor hybrid." Selene giggled. "This is why emotions don’t belong in battle. When you let them take control, you’ve already lost.
The Beta's Redemption Her Final Sacrifice
[Leah’s POV]"Stop it!" I shrieked, shoving Selene aside. "You’re hurting him!"Behind me, I could hear the yells of my comrades, but I wasn’t about to stop now. Sucking in a breath, I lifted my fingers and began to wipe the blood from Asher’s injuries."Why did you let her do this?" I murmured, feeling my heart break. "Why?""Because he is mine to do what I want." Selene offered in amusement."He isn’t a thing to be kept!" I snapped. "He is a human being!"At my words, Kelvin and Selene burst into laughter, causing a chill to race down my spine at how vile and evil it sounded."Asher dear," Selene cooed, pressing herself against his arm. "Would you please do something about this pest."Nodding, Asher reached out a hand and placed it against my throat. However, the minute his skin touched mine, an explosion of warm-soothing energy began to fill me."Asher," Selene snapped, realizing something was wrong. "Finish her!""Yes…" Asher hissed, as his eyebrows furrowed."If it will help you
The Beta's Redemption Selene
[Leah’s POV]I kept my gaze fixed on Asher as I continued to touch Ian. Despite the indifference that remained in his features, I could see the jealousy burning in his eyes. Good. This meant that even when the darkness had taken over, he still felt the bond between us. That meant there was a chance I could somehow trigger his other self, and no matter how small that chance was, I was going to take it."What are you doing?" Ian hissed, quickly realizing that I was up to something. "Are you trying to set off the angry demon?""Whatever it is." Kelvin called, easily hearing his words. "It won’t do any good. Your precious Asher is gone, and there is no way to bring him back. ""So you say." I growled. If there was a shot at getting Asher back, I was willing to take it. It was simply a matter of how far to push.Letting a slow smile spread across my face, I moved on from Ian and began to touch Craig’s neck and then his face. In the past, Asher had slipped from his act of being cold and pus
The Beta's Redemption Is There A Way
[Leah’s POV]"Mallard has been around for a very long time." Craig began, growing serious. "I know that sounds impossible, but some claim he may even be immortal."Immortal…Shivering, I tried to picture being unable to die. After losing those closest to me, I found it hard to imagine carrying on. I couldn’t possibly imagine how it would feel to have to go through that again and again."Immortality only exists for those who dabble in the dark arts." Ian pointed out, "Are you saying you seek the help of a dark mage?""We do what we have to in order to keep the peace." Craig explained, seeming completely unphased by Ian’s accusation. "Wouldn’t you do the same?""Some…" Ian began, shooting me a quick glance as I realized who he was referring to. "Of us would." He agreed. "However, aren’t our opponents dark mages? Who is to say that your informant isn’t helping them?""Mallard is a trustworthy man." Craig countered. "You don’t have to worry about him being a traitor.""Maybe you trust him.
The Beta's Redemption Fighting Through The Pain
[Leah’s POV]"You’re Asher." I insisted. There was no way that I could mistake the sensations I was feeling from where we touched."Who?" The man asked in confusion."Leah," Ian murmured, giving my body a slight tug. "That isn’t Asher."Frowning, I continued to take in the man. The eyes that met mine were the exact same color as his, as were the facial features that surrounded them. I mean, sure, there weren’t any burn scars and no mask, but this could be how Asher looked before the accident."I’m sorry," the man said gently, grabbing my hand and beginning to pry it off. "I’m not the person you’re searching for.""R-right."Stepping back, I felt my pain shoot through my heart. He wasn’t him; he wasn’t. My Asher was gone. He lost his battle to the darkness, and it was all my fault."Come on, Leah." Ian whispered as I continued to stare."Yeah."Despite wanting to stay with the man that reminded me so much of my mate, I allowed Ian to begin to lead me away. Maybe after some rest, my hea
The Beta's Redemption A Familiar Energy
[Leah’s POV]I held my breath as Craig led us into a dark hallway with a long stairwell leading down beneath the earth. Once we reached the bottom, the sound of laughter drifted towards us, filling the deafening silence that was becoming unbearable."In here." Craig announced, beginning to knock an odd beat against the door. "They’ve been waiting."Nodding, I watched as a tiny peep hole was opened and a single golden eye peered out at us."Craig?" A low voice growled. "I thought you were dead!""Not so lucky." Craig responded, letting out a laugh. "I’ve brought the help as promised.""Mmm." For a moment, whoever was behind the door seemed to say something to someone beyond."Could you let us in?" Craig asked, taking a step back and crossing his arms."Yeah, yeah." The person behind the door grumbled.A huff escaped Craig as the peep hole slammed shut and the sound of locks being undone filled the space around us. "You sure we are welcome?" Antoine asked as the door ahead of us opened
The Beta's Redemption To The Past To Save The Future
[Leah’s POV]I remained quiet as Antoine and Ashton seemed to go straight into battle mode. How were they both so okay with doing something that could alter everything? Sure, even if things were changed, the mates we were given by the moon goddess wouldn’t, but how would we know to look for them if we remembered nothing?"Leah?" Ashton called, drawing my attention to him.‘Hm?’"I know you’re worried." He began, seeming to immediately pinpoint my issue. "But you heard Ian." He continued. "Everyone is dead and we’re next if we don’t do this."‘R-right.’I knew he was right and I knew that this was what needed to be done, but I still couldn’t stop the pain I felt at the thought of not remembering Asher or Arabia.Arabia… As her perfect face flashed in my mind, I felt a knot begin to build up in my throat and tears prick at my eyes. My precious girl was gone. As was everyone else that I cared for. Something about it didn’t seem real."Would you rather stay here?" Antoine suggested "You d
