The sound of hooves hitting and stomping on the ground was heard as Ashina mustered all of her strength to run. "Faster" Erik yelled out, he didn't want anyone catching up with them, not when Ashina was still with them. "Hrolf," Ashina muttered under her breath, there was no way that she wouldn't know that he is the one. "This isn't the time to daydream about Alpha Hrolf, you have to run and do so with all your might," Erik answered her while running as fast as he could. The men behind him picked up the pace and stopped behind him when the horse stopped in front of him "Halt," an order barked at them and they all stopped because they would be able to recognize the voice no matter the situation that they were in. "Alpha Hrolf," they all knelt on the ground with their heads on their knees, showing reverence to him. A tear slipped from Ashina's eyes when she saw him, those eyes that she had seen last night, she wondered how exactly he was able to get here so fast but that must be
Ashina swallowed her spittle when Hrolf pinned her to the door, his height towering over her, she forced herself to look up at him, with his gaze penetrating through her. "What exactly did you do wrong?" Hrolf questioned, his hands grazed her legs and he stared at her with darkened eyes when his hands came in contact with her garter. "You are wearing a garter? Why?" Hrolf questioned with an intense look on his face, as his finger pulled gently at it. "I wanted to" Ashina answered him and she gulped in her saliva when Hrolf tugged gently at it. "I came searching for you" she blurted out to Hrolf while fiddling with her hands. "In the woods," she added. "I do not understand what exactly you are saying, can you come again?'' he asked while taking a step backward. "Hrolf," Ashina muttered gently to him when he pulled away, her body devoid of the warmth that he had brought along with him. "You went to the woods? Why? I do not understand, why will you do such a thing," he questioned
Hrolf clenched his fist tightly when Ashina's words hit him, just like a moving horse would have, he ran a hand through his hair contemplating what he was going to do, he trusted her, yes, he did but he didn't trust Gasper, not Gasper who he didn't know what he was doing in the bush. "You met him in the bush? How and why?" He asked, although he knew that he shouldn't bombard her with all that many questions at once he couldn't help it, not when it was concerning Ashina, his heart. "Nothing happened between us," Ashina tried to explain to him, nothing would have happened anyways because she didn't have an ounce of feeling toward him and that was true. "Where the hell was Erik when all of this was happening? I know I instructed you to make sure that you do not leave this pack so how exactly did you leave?"" Why don't you listen to instructions that you have been given? Do you plan on making me feel unhappy?" " What if..what if I got back in here and I didn't see you? Do you know th
"What is wrong?'' Ashina asked when she saw the look on Hrolf's face, one that she wasn't used to and one that made her heart stomp fast because she wasn't used to him looking at her in such a way. The smile that had left his eyes came when he saw her as he forced a smile on his face at her but still, she knew that he wasn't okay. "Erik slumped,'' he finally answered with a voice that she didn't know was his because it sounded so broken to even be his, she jumped off the table she was sitting on and walked toward him because she knew he would want her close to him."The herbs, where are they? She questioned with outstretched arms, she knew this was a side effect of what he was currently going through and if it wasn't treated properly, it might worsen and eventually lead to his death."Here" Hrolf placed a hand inside his pocket and handed the herb over to her, a nostalgic feeling hit her as she inhaled the herbs that had just been handed over to her."Come with me," Hrolf placed a h
Hrolf was stunned when he saw Ashina picking up the pace as she fled down the hallway, his heart was broken as he saw her run her hand on her eyes and he wondered what had gone wrong. He turned his gaze back at Erik who was lying still on the bed, his chest heaving up and down and he was amazed at how steadily he was breathing."I will be back," he told the guards as he made his way toward Ashina. Hrolf ran as fast as he could down the hallway toward his room where he knew that Ashina would be, he didn't like the image he was seeing, he didn't want her bawling her eyes out. He didn't want that, pushed the door to his room open, and frowned when he noticed that Ashina wasn't in there. His countenance changed as he wondered where exactly she could be at a time like this, he ran a hand through his head frustrated because he didn't know where exactly he was going to start searching. He shut the door to his room gently before walking out of it. "Ashina" he muttered gently as he stare
Hrolf's step was heavy as he made his way to the dungeon, he needed to release Cassie to have someone who would fill in the position of Erik who was lying motionless on the bed. He was contemplating moving him to the pack house where he knew that the security would be tighter, he had heard of how most of the guards had kept guard at his bed just to make sure he was safe and it made his heart feel warm. He made his way down the stairs, before heading to Cassie's dungeon after taking the key from one of the men who was keeping guard in the dungeon. "Cassie," Hrolf called out, with a loud voice at her, she seemed to be in deep slumber and he wondered who exactly would be asleep at this time.It wasn't her fault anyway, because it was going to be hard to distinguish day from night, the dungeon was as dark as hell and if the torches weren't lit, no one would be able to see.Cassie groaned angrily as she heard Hrolf's voice, she had been in here for weeks and within that period, she had
Cassie flinched as the cold air sipped through her skin, making her shudder. She knew that she was going to have a hard time adjusting to the life that she had before she was taken to the dungeon. Hrolf had disgraced her in front of the pack members not showing a little bit of sympathy for her and just thinking about it was making her boil with anger.All of this had started with Ashina, if Ashina had not come to the pack if she hadn't advised Hrolf to take her in, she was sure that none of what had happened to her would have. She was vexed at the disrespect she was getting from everyone, even the maids who had pledged their loyalty to her at a point, she had lost all of their respect and it was because of Ashina."Calm down Cassie, you are going to have the last laugh and everyone will come to bow at your feet" she reassured herself as she hastened up her footsteps. Her mouth was sore and she couldn't take in the food that was brought in for her, not even a morsel could pass throu
"Torture hall?" Cassie whispered to herself wondering if she had heard it right. The torture hall was a place where no one should be. She hadn't been there but she had heard stories about it, the dripping water, the muffled voices, and even cries that sounded just like that of a baby and were haunting to the ear and she wasn't comfortable with anyone going through that, no she wasn't going to allow it. Most people she saw who went in there, never came back the same, most of them lost their senses and they couldn't remember anyone anymore."All of this just for Ashina?" She turned her gaze to Hrolf and asked him. Was he seeing how he was changing so fast because of Ashina? He had been lenient enough with her then because the worst he had done was to take her to the dungeon and leave her there for weeks and most times her companion was the dark she later found solitude in.She came to love the dark as much as she loved the light, and although she had come out of the dungeon not the s
"Helena" Ashina screamed out loud with a hand placed on her chest when she tripped on the floor. "Shush" Gael carried her up, patting her gently on the back, Ashina let out a sigh of relief when she saw Gael patting her gently. "Mother, she is fine, you do not have to worry about her" he said to her with a smile on his face.Ashina nodded at him before walking forward with her bulging stomach, a hand around her waist.Hrolf had been so scared when she had given birth to Helena so he had told her that he didn't want any more children and that Gael and Helena were enough but somehow, he had ended up getting her pregnant. She could remember the reaction he had when he found out what he had done and had apologized profusely for making her go through pain again but Ashina had dissuaded him, letting him know that it was fine."Mother," Helena called out to her with misty eyes, while stretching both of her hands out but Gael held her firmly. "You wouldn't want to hurt Mother now, would y
Hrolf stood with sweaty palms and his heart beating fast when he gazed at himself in the mirror. It looked just like a dream which he didn't want to wake up from.The door was pushed open slightly and Gravon walked in, staring at Hrolf, he placed a hand over his mouth, a smile on his face "You look..." his gaze wandered over Hrolf as he tried to find the right word to say. "You look handsome" he finally managed to say, while walking toward Hrolf. " Thank you" Hrolf patted both of his hands together trying to think properly. This was a lot but knowing that Ashina was the one who he would be walking down the aisle with was worth it.Letting out a sigh from his lips, he turned around, meeting Gravon's gaze. "Is everything ready?" He asked again, making Gravon roll his eyes at him. "All preparations have been made, Alphas from different packs are seated already, you aren't having cold feet, are you?" Gravon asked, wanting to be sure because Hrolf was acting in such an awkward way tha
The cheering of the crowd as Cassie and Erik was brought in, pierced through Hrolf's chest as he tried to think, faced with a lot of uncertainty and the fact that he had to mete out judgment on them. Clutching the arm of his chair tightly, he turned his head around to see Ashina gazing straight at Erik, with a blank look on her face."Are you okay?" He asked her, her face was pale and recently, she had been under a lot of pressure with merging her pack with his. Smiling back at him Ashina nodded at him, showing him that she was okay.She placed a hand over her mouth, trying as hard as she could not to gag. "Are you sure you are okay?" Hrolf asked again, with concern on his face. He was ready to pass out judgment next time if she wasn't okay. "I am fine" Ashina repeated, her voice firm and strong, she flipped her head to the side where Cassie was glaring at her but she couldn't care less."The people await your judgment" Hrolf let out a sigh as he stood up from the chair that he w
"You got to be joking" Hrolf said to Gravon who gazed at him. If there was something he loved doing, it was ruffling his emotions and he loved that look on his face that showed that he was tense."She is okay, but.." he pulled Hrolf with him to the side. Taking a look at the old man at intervals. "Do you think handing her over to the old man is the right thing?" He wanted to know. " Gravon" Hrolf placed a hand on his shoulder, " Someone has to put her down, she has to pay for all of the numerous things that she had done and I do not want to be the one who will do that for her,"Gravon nodded agreeing with what he had just said but still," Wouldn't you be affected? We grew up together and besides, she is Gael's mother,"" I have made my decision and I am not going back on my word," Hrolf said firmly, not wanting to repeat himself anymore. Letting out a sigh, Gravon pondered on what was happening. If this was what he thought was best, he was going to go along with it. "Take him al
Although it had taken a lot of convincing, Ashina knew that she would have gone with Hrolf even if he hadn't done so much, with how much she missed Gael and how she wanted to be by his side, she would have gone with him.With one hand wrapped around her waist, he kissed her gently on the cheek before yanking on the reins of the horse to move. Picking up the chase and running through the thick forest, Xeva, Hrolf's horse drove like lightning through the thick bushes.Ashina had talked to her pack members and the elders, letting them know that she would be back soon, after settling whatever it was that she had to do at the white moon pack. And at almost dusk, Gravon's men, who he had placed at the boundary of both packs, waved earnestly, cheering him happily. Hrolf flashed a smile at them before donning a blank look as Xeva ran toward the pack house and at every pace it took, Ashina's heart beat faster than the last. Knowing that she was coming back here evoked nostalgic feelings in
Hrolf caressed Ashina's hair gently which was sprawled out, her chest heaved up and down, showing that she was fast asleep.Stroking her hair gently, he let out a sigh of relief, he was sure that they were back to how they were before and he was ready to do right by her. Exhaling sharply, he stood up gently, placing Ashina on the bed before standing upright. He had intended to saunter toward the window when he felt a hand wrapped around his wrist. Turning back, he flashed Ashina a smile."Where are you going?" Ashina asked, trying to sit upright, when she finally did, she ran her gaze at Hrolf who was naked, making her gulp in her spittle. Although they had gone on and on, she still found herself wanting him. Again."I guess I didn't do a nice job there" Hrolf's gaze darkened as he walked back toward the bed, taking in Ashina's appearance as he walked closer. Her hair cascaded down giving her ample coverage over her perfect boobs, licking his lips, he thought of how they had fitte
Ashina pulled open the door to her room gently before stepping in, running a finger on the chain lying by the side of the bed, she shut her eyes, before flicking them open, it had happened in the blink of an eye. From being recaptured to being chained to her bed and Hrolf barging into the pack to rescue her, finding out he had been in cahoot with Zeeb from the onset and then Zeeb's death. She would have argued blindly with anyone who had said Erik was betraying Hrolf because she knew that he wasn't like that but this has taught her a lesson. To vouch for who she knew very well. She had been betrayed also even when all she had done was being kind and she could understand the turmoil Hrolf was in, he was trying to be strong, losing both Cassie and Erik at the same time but he had no other choice.Standing up she sauntered across the room, toward the window, it was dusk already, and now, she had gotten back her pack. She was the rightful heir of the Sussex pack and now it was in her h
Erik grunted lowly when he was forced to stand up, with his head pressed against the wall, Ashina had walked away, intending to address her pack. She felt relieved at the fact that the pack had been handed over to her and this time, she was going to do whatever it takes just to make sure that nothing happens to her people. Hrolf stood by the side watching with admiration at how vocal she was with letting everyone know about her intention, she wasn't avoiding any questions that were being thrown at her and he was glad to see her do that. Ashina could feel a heated gaze behind her and she knew who it was, there was just a man who was capable of stripping her naked with just his gaze. Hrolf. And this time, she was going to make sure that he didn't have it the easy way. She was going to make him plead for a long time before accepting his apology even when it didn't look genuine. The cheers of the pack members caused a smile on her face as she glanced at them, knowing that she was thi
Waves of emotions swept through Hrolf who was contemplating what he had just heard, although he knew that Cassie had done a lot and angered a lot of people still, he was trying to think of a better punishment. "What do you intend to do to you?" He asked although he knew what it was. Ashina glared at him. "He wasn't seriously thinking of saving her now, was he?" She wondered, she hoped that he wasn't going to do that. If he wanted her, he had to show that he wanted her in his life and the first thing was to hand Cassie over. "That isn't yours to find out, Alpha Hrolf, I have heard of your splendid deed and I must tell you that I am mesmerized by your deeds, unlike my son here" he gestured at Zeeb. " Although I wasn't any better than him, days alone in that dungeon taught me a lot of things and when I found out that Ramon was dead" he shut his eyes as though he was honoring his dead son's image before flicking them open. " It shattered my life, Ramon was the apple of my eye, my hei