Asher’s pov
I woke up with a massive headache. What the hell happened last night? How much did I have to drink? I didn’t remember much after Ela and Ariel brought the cake out.
“You drank a whole lot of alcohol. Like way too much. And then you threw up and passed out in bed. Do you know how hard it is for a werewolf to get blackout drunk? We can heal, dumbass.” Logan growled, clearly annoyed with me.
I had some vague memories of the night. I remembered seeing Leia in Kate’s dress and thinking things that I shouldn’t. She was sixteen and my sister’s best friend, so I wasn’t going to try anything with her. It would never work anyway. The Moon Goddess would never mate a half blood with an Alpha. And I wasn’t going to just have sex with her and then go to the next. My dad and Cyrus would kill me. Kate would kill me.
I never thought about Leia this way. But she did really look good. Good enough for me to quickly turn my head. She was off limits and tonight was about uncle Riker. Not about me wanting to have sex with my sister’s best friend, because she looked good in a dress.
“Don’t be so hard on yourself. Thinking something is no problem, just don’t act on them.” Logan had warned me nicely.
Everyone shared memories at the dinner table, but the only memory that kept repeating in my mind was the day he died. Seeing his lifeless body and then seeing my dad kill that hunter. I would do anything to forget about that day.
I really thought once I got my wolf, that I would be fine. That I wouldn’t be plagued by that day.
“Yeah, doesn’t really work like that.” Logan said. “And alcohol or beating someone up, won’t work either. Although I do prefer that method to drinking.”
I showered and brushed my teeth twice, trying to get rid of that nasty taste of alcohol and puke. There was something that I tasted or smelled last night that was really delicious, but I couldn’t remember what. Must have been the desert Ela and Ariel made. I had a hard time remembering, especially with that goddess awful smell in my mouth.
The taste of alcohol stayed. I really needed some mouthwash. Maybe Kate had some, her bedroom was next to mine.
I knocked on her door, but there was no answer. She was probably already eating breakfast. So I opened the door and walked straight in.
“Kate, I need some mouthwash. And some painkillers. Do you have any?”
There was no answer, but I heard the shower run, so she was probably taking a shower. In the past I might have walked into the bathroom, but once my sister got breasts it was kind of awkward. She valued her privacy and I mine. To think for years I wanted nothing more than to share a room with her. My parents had offered us separate rooms, but I wanted to be close to my baby sister.
The sound of the shower stopped and after a few minutes the bathroom door opened.
“Took you long enough. Kate, do you have some painkillers and mouthwash?” I said.
“Don’t be a baby, you will be healed from that hangover after breakfast.” Logan said.
But it wasn’t Kate that was coming out of the bathroom, but Leia. Her lavender hair dripping on her shoulders and a tiny towel around her body. I thought about tearing the towel off and throwing her on the bed, but I didn’t. She smelled really good too, but Leia probably just used the shea butter Kate uses.
Leia blushed bright red and tried to pull the towel up, covering her breast more. “There is mouthwash in the bathroom, wait.”
When she turned around I saw she pulled the towel a bit too high, showing off part of her perfect little ass. Shit. She was making this really hard for me. Why did she have to get so fucking hot all of a sudden? She used to be a geeky little girl, that swore way too much and made me laugh.
Leia came out with a bottle of mouthwash.
“Thank Leia.” I said taking it from her.
“So about last night, -“ Leia started.
“I didn’t say anything dumb to you right? I don’t really remember anything from last night, I was really drunk. Sorry.”
Leia looked really sad and quickly turned around, grabbing some clothes from the bed. She ducked when one of her socks fell and I had too look. I knew I shouldn’t, but just one peak. Her ass was on full display and I could even see part of her pink lips between her legs.
I really shouldn’t have looked, because I was rock hard and glad she wasn’t facing me. I knew when we were kids Leia had a bit of a crush on me and I wondered if she still did. Maybe I could just have one taste, -
“She’s off limit, remember.” Logan growled.
“You’re really grumpy today.” I replied.
“You really shouldn’t have drank that much. It’s not just your body that feels the effects.” Logan replied, still pissed.
“Fine, I won’t drink like that anymore.” I said, knowing Logan was right.
“Thanks for the mouthwash, princess.” I said, a nickname her dad always calls her.
Leia didn’t reply or turned around to face me, as I walked out of my sister’s bedroom. I must have said something or done something for her to look so sad. I should apologize, but I didn’t even know what for exactly. But I knew I really messed up by the look on Leia's face.
Kate’s pov The dinner was nice. I know that’s weird to say about a dinner that is in memory of someone’s death, but it was really nice. Nice to remember Riker together, to share memories, to see everyone. To see Sierra. She looked really beautiful and she was always really kind to me. She treated me more like a little sister than a friend, but to her, I probably felt like one. I noticed Asher was drinking a lot though. This day was always hard on him, but when I tried to talk to him about it, he stormed off. Ash didn’t come back to the dining hall, but Leia did and she looked really weird. Like in a sort of trance almost. She didn’t want to tell me what happened with everyone there, werewolves have very good hearing, so I asked her to spend the night. Maybe she would tell me when we were alone. Leia finally admitted that Asher had kissed her and I didn’t know if I was pissed at Asher or happy for Leia. Probably both. Leia always had a crush on Asher and this must have felt like a d
Asher’s pov “I am surprised you called me, I thought you were busy?” Morana said. Honestly, the only reason I called Morana or Mona as she asked to be called, was because I knew she was a sure thing. And after seeing Leia today and having those impossible thoughts, I needed someone to distract me. Mona was pretty and sexy as hell. The first time I met her, she started flirting with me right away. She had no shame in telling me what she wanted and I found that really hot. She was a year older than me, but that didn’t bother her. But something was telling me to stay away from her, like she was dangerous. That’s why I blew her off last time she invited me out. “And yet, here we are,” Logan said, clearly finding my choice very dumb. He was still grumpy, because I drank too much. “And because you are ignoring your instincts. They are there for a reason. If someone feels dangerous, they probably are.” Logan added. “Dangerous can be sexy,” I replied, but Logan didn’t even bother to ans
Kate’s pov Leia and I arrived at the farm and Cyrus put us to work right away. “We have some new workers and I need you to fucking keep an eye out.” He told Leia, “you know what I do and don’t accept. No fucking slacking and what is the most important to me?” “That they treat the animals fucking nicely.” Leia said. “Don’t let your mom hear you swear that fucking much, but yes. So let’s go. Kate? You okay with working too?” I nodded, “yes, Cyrus.” “Okay, you want to help Leia out or you want to brush the horses?” he asked nicely. Cyrus was always really nice to me, especially after uncle Riker died. Or he was just happy that I was a good friend to his daughter. Or maybe he felt pity for me, because I barely talked and didn’t have any friends besides Leia. I could imagine thousand of reasons why he was nice, but it didn’t matter why I guess. I was just happy he was. Leia looked at me, like she knew what I was going to say, “just go brush the fucking horses. I know you like them.
Leia’s pov What happened with Asher had made me think. What if the way I dress is why I’m not dating anyone? I fucking like my style, but it took one of Kat’s dresses for Asher to finally see me. Maybe I should stop dressing like my old man and instead dress like my mom. I know how that sounds, okay. But my mom is fucking cool. She still looks fucking nice and she always wears nice dresses and shit. Mom’s been asking me to go shopping anyway. So it’s a win win. I’ll have her off my back and I get some new clothes. After I showered, to get the dogs poo smell out of my hair, I went to see my mom. Who was busy getting dinner ready, while my dad was bothering her. That man is obsessed with his wife. Like non stop touching her, even now. “Mom, can we go shopping for some new outfits after school? I was thinking of getting some dresses and stuff,” I asked, trying to sound casual. Mom got really excited, “yes! A girls day. I can’t wait. “We’re just getting some clothes mom, don’t make
Sierra’s pov Asher asked me to meet up with him, he’s been having a hard time. His dad has been on him all week. Although knowing Asher, he probably had some part in the whole thing. When I arrived at the packhouse they were arguing once again. “Asher, you told your mother you’d stop fighting. And then you’re slacking off at school?” Uncle Osiris said. Asher sighed, “dad, you already told me that last week. I know! I am trying.” Uncle Osiris shook his head, “that’s why you skipped school yesterday?” “It’s not important, school is almost finished.” Asher said, like he didn't care at all. “Asher! You’re the next Alpha of this pack. You have to be the example for the rest.” I heard Asher stand up from his seat, “well, screw being the example. Who cares about school. Being an Alpha has nothing to do with brains, that’s why you have you Kate.” Uncle Osiris sighed, “you know that’s not true. You’re smart too.” Asher shook his head, “I need to go, Sierra is here.” “I don’t know wha
Leia’s pov I told mom about my plans with Mark. I knew she wouldn’t like it, but if she found out later that I went behind her back, she definitely would hate it more. Besides, we were just going to get lunch. I might be fucking desperate to date someone else than Asher, I wasn’t stupid and I sure as fuck wouldn’t go home with someone after one date. Mom even helped me pick out an outfit. She also did my make-up and my hair. I think she secretly loved that I fucking needed her for this. I sometimes felt bad, I was so much closer to my dad that my mom must feel left out sometimes. I drove myself to the lunchroom. I wasn't fucking dumb enough to let Mark pick me up here. Mark was waiting for me outside, but when we walked in, I spotted Asher and Sierra together. They weren’t on a date right? No, I thought, they are just friends. But even if they were, it was none of my business. “You look really pretty, Leia. So you how many outfits did you buy? One for each date?” Mark said when we
Kate’s pov Dani was really nice and she talked so much, that I barely had time to answer her. Part of me like how much she talked, it meant there weren't any akward silences, but it didn’t leave much room for me to say anything. I didn't like how she pulled me away from Sierra. I wasn’t even finished talking and didn’t say goodbye. It was nice seeing the pack through Dani’s eyes though. I have grown up here, so I’m used to it. But Dani made me remember how nice the Iron River pack really is. We have this big city, that’s located in a very large forest. There are trees and playgrounds everywhere, it’s nothing like most human towns. Lot’s of green, as if the houses were build to accommodate the forest instead of the other way around. We stopped by Ela’s and Ariel’s bakery, called Cookies and Chai for some Chai latte’s and cookies. It was nice to see Ela and Ariel. I had seen them during the dinner for uncle Riker, but we didn’t talk that much that night. Ela was mated to Easton, the
Asher’s pov I was stupid to flirt with Sierra. Maybe she would be my mate, but I was pretty sure she wasn’t. Shouldn’t you feel some attraction to your mate, even before you get yourself wolf? “Yeah and you got me already and I’m not getting any romantic vibes from her.” Logan said, agreeing with me. So why did I do it then? “To make Leia jealous stupid. You can’t be with her, but yet you don’t want her to be with anyone else. Kind of selfish really,” Logan pointed out. “Can’t you be supportive for once and not insult me? I get that enough from dad.” I sighed. When Sierra left it was just me, staring at Leia and Mark and hearing him talk about boring things. He really liked the sound of his voice and was talking loudly, as if he owned the place. Leia was smiling at him and I hated that Mark could make her smile this way. Just as I was about to leave, Mona came in. Shit, if today wasn’t bad enough. “Hi, Asher. Please just give me a second to explain.” She said, sounding desperat
Aaro’s povI shouldn’t have said that, but it was the fucking truth. No matter how much this wasn’t Storm’s choice any more than it was mine, he was still going to mark me against my will. Maybe if things were different, then I would have chosen Storm as my mate.I always hoped I would find my true mate, but that ship had fucking sailed the moment I was bought. Maybe even before then—maybe the moment I was brought to the damn school. It didn’t fucking matter anyway.I saw how my remark hurt Storm, and all I could think of to make this better was to ask him to kiss me. I knew it fucking made me feel better. More than better. The orgasm he gave me was out of this fucking world, and I just wanted to make him feel good too.I didn’t know what the fuck I was doing, but he seemed to enjoy it, and to be honest, I was enjoying it too. I didn’t think having someone’s dick inside my mouth would be fun, but hearing Storm grunt and hold on to my hair and knowing I was the one doing it to him was a
Storm’s povI knew if I got pissed off, Aaro would stop telling me the truth, so I let her talk while inside of me a storm was raging. I wanted to go to the school and kill everyone who ever hurt Aaro. I wanted to destroy the entire school and get everyone out, but I knew I couldn’t. I was a fucking hypocrite. My father had bought Aaro for me and had funded the school for years. I didn’t realize where part of our money was going until I checked the books today. Our pack had been giving money to the Goldacres for decades. How could I say I would destroy the school if I still profited from it? If it wasn’t for the school, I wouldn’t have met Aaro.I wanted to be Aaro’s home, her safe place. She deserved that. Despite the fucked up situation she was thrown into, she was trying to do things her own way. She could have ignored my mother like the rest, but instead she decided to learn Dutch. The thing that bonded me and mam together. If Aaro was smart, she would have sucked up to Dad and R
Aaro’s povEve explained the phone to me, but I still felt like a fucking idiot using it. She was so patient with me, but I knew if others saw me fumbling with the phone, they’d think I was raised under a damn rock. Everyone used technology for everything, and I felt like I didn’t belong in this world.To be honest, I don’t belong here. I belong with my sister; I belong back home.But a part of me wished I did belong here. That I could give Storm what he deserved. He wanted a real person who didn’t have that many secrets, someone who could be themselves around him, and I wasn’t that at fucking all. I had to think before I spoke, because otherwise I could reveal the truth."I really am sorry, Aaro." Eve said again.I shook my head, "don’t be. I’ll be fine."Eve sighed, "it can be really hard sometimes, Aaro. I try to put on a brave face for Storm. I don’t want him to feel bad for me, but it’s really lonely for me. I miss my family and just having a life. Don’t get me wrong; if I had to
Storm’s pov"Aaro is bijna klaar; douchen liep een beetje uit. [Aaro is almost done; the shower took a bit longer than expected.]Mam laughed, "Ik zie dat jij ook ging douchen? [I see you took a shower as well?] She ruffled my wet hair."Dus? [so?]""Niks. Ik ben blij voor je. Ze is speciaal vind je niet? Ik durf het bijna niet te zeggen, maar misschien is zij je, - [Nothing. I am happy for you. She’s special, isn’t she? I am almost too scared to say, but maybe she’s your, -] " I stopped my mom from finishing her sentence."Mam zeg het niet dan! Fuck, je weet zelf wat pap zou doen. [Then don’t say it! Fuck, you know what Dad would do.]"My mother knew better than anyone what my dad thought of true mates, considering she was his. Dad and mom fell in love when they were seventeen. Love at first sight, she called it, and then my grandfather got killed and my dad turned into a paranoid asshole. Too scared of what a true mate meant. He wasn't just scared of losing half his soul if his true
Aaro’s povFucking phone. That stupid fucking phone. Phones didn’t used to be like this, were they? I remember mom and dad having a phone, and I sometimes watched videos on it or played a game. But this thing was totally different.I felt so fucking out of place. I knew nothing about this world. I guess that the school does this on purpose. Make sure to isolate the girls once they’re out of the school. Make sure we don’t know how to use technology to ask for help.We’re not supposed to tell anyone about the school, but even if we only wanted to help ourselves once we were out, we wouldn’t be able to. We had no one to turn to and no way to set up any support system. Maybe I should talk to Eve. She had been isolated, stuck inside this packhouse. She knows how it feels, and maybe she knows how to get out of here.I opened the stupid phone again, cursing at it."You better not fuck this up again. Send text to Eve.""Send text to Eve," the phone said."Do you want to join me and Storm for l
Storm’s povI put Aaro on my lap and let her eat."So what’s her deal?" Cara asked, mind-linking me."What do you mean?""She seems nice, but is she like the rest? Does she want you because of your title?"I laughed, "no, she isn’t like the rest. Not at fucking all. I don’t think she cares about becoming Luna at all.""Did she have any say in coming here? Did her parents force her?"I sighed, "she’s an orphan. It’s fucking complicated Cara, but she doesn’t really have a choice. So I’m trying my fucking best to make everything not suck as fucking much."Cara smiled at me, "you want her to like you."Aaro started giving me bites to eat, and although it surprised me, I let her. It was fucking adorable that she cared enough to feed me."She likes you already. She was straddling you, and now she’s feeding you!" Cara shouted inside my head.That kiss was amazing. And when Aaro started moving her fucking hips, I went insane. If Cara hadn’t stopped us, I don’t know what would have happened. Wh
Aaro’s povBrand was cool. He reminded me of my dad’s wolf, Logan. He was as fast as him, too. How would it feel to run as a wolf? Would I be that fast?It was easier around Brand because he didn’t talk to me and I didn’t have to pretend so hard.Even when I was myself, I still had to pretend. I couldn’t let anyone know my real name or identity. It wasn’t easy. I so badly wanted to tell Brand about Logan. I wanted to tell the girl in the orphanage more about Ero. And when we discussed our names, I really wanted to tell Peter what Aaro fucking stood for.It bothered me how scared everyone was. It was supposed to be like this. In my dad’s pack, people weren’t scared of us. And although my grandpa Os could be a bit scary, people respected him more than they feared him.Then he shifted back, and although Storm looked a lot better, like a whole fuckload better, I went back to pretending. Pretending that he didn’t look fucking good, and I wondered what it would feel like to touch him. Preten
Storm’s povI tried to get some work done, but my mind kept wondering about tonight. What would be a good date idea?"Let me meet her," Brand said."And then what, have a picknick? It’s fucking freezing outside.""Please?" Brand asked and I think it was the first time he said please to me."I’ll see what I can do, okay, buddy?"Dad had given me her tracker information, and I felt like a fucking stalker, tracking Aaro’s moves. She went from the hospital to the orphanages, to lunch somewhere, and then to one of the elders' houses.When it was around four, I just gave up on working and decided to pick up Aaro early. I'm sure she'd appreciate it; I couldn't imagine spending the entire day with Ruby.I went to the O'Hares' home and watched as Aaro spoke to a young boy. He must be one of the grandkids or great-grandkids of the O'Hares. Mister O'Hare was 104 years old and looked no older than 70.When the boy saw me, he bowed his head and seemed scared. It was such an obvious contrast between
Aaro’s povStupid fucking nightmare. I used to have them when we were younger. I would dream about Marco taking us away. We were asleep when he took us, but we woke up before he brought us to the man who transported us to the school.Doctor Marco had always been so kind to us, but suddenly he was cold. He ignored our cries, he ignored me begging him to let my sister go. In the end, he threatened to hurt Elora if I didn’t help him calm her down.He showed me bones and said they belonged to a girl, and if I didn't help my sister out of her pajamas and make her shut the fuck up, he could turn my sister into a bag of bones too.For years, I wondered what he needed the bones and the pajamas for. I thought he might have pretended it was one of us who died, so my parents wouldn’t come looking for us. Or my parents were dead themselves; there must have been a reason why they didn't find us. Auntie Kat was too smart to not see through Marco’s plan, I was sure. She was the smartest person alive;