Ashina stared blankly at Hrolf wondering what he was saying. Feelings? How could he develop feelings for me after killing my father? She gritted her teeth in anger. "Ashina, Ashina," Hrolf called to get her attention, his heart was beating fast against his ribcage and he didn't want Ashina to reject him. "I am here, Alpha Hrolf," Ashina said coldly. She wished Hrolf could notice her mood and leave her alone but she knew he wouldn't. "I am surprised at your proposal and I don't know how to respond to it," Ashina answered.Hrolf inhaled sharply before grasping Ashina's arm gently. His orbs stared into hers and Ashina tried averting her gaze when she saw the emotions coursing through it. She chuckled inwardly, her heart was running wild and at the same time she hated Hrolf, she wanted to pierce her hands through his chest squeezing his heart tightly. "You should know that I will never play with something as sincere as this," Hrolf's voice was low and filled with emotions. He release
"Ahhhhh," she exhaled and inhaled sharply. How dare she? How could she? She wondered. She had watched her reject the Alpha. She had seen her reject her heartbeat. She wished she could poke her tiny eyes out. How could she do such a thing? Cassie halted, she walked closer and beamed with a smile when she saw what was happening. "I love this," She muttered to herself. She took a bold step forward clapping her hands in delight. " So you were the one?" She asked, startling her. "Beta," she greeted in shock.She wasn't expecting anyone here, not at this point, beta Cassie was rarely seen around here so she wondered what must have prompted this visit. She quickly hid the puppet she was holding behind her. "You are the one, aren't you? Who was responsible for all that has been happening recently?" Cassie asked. " Noo, no, I am not the one, I will never do something like that," She shook her head, denying it. Cassie walked forward and pulled out the puppet she had seen her stabbing. I
" Without his heart?'' Cassie asked again, clenching the puppet. " Yes, what is behind you?" Erik asked, trying to take a look at what she was holding." Nothing, lead the way, you said Alpha Hrolf is waiting," Cassie said to him." Yes, he is but still, what is that behind you? What are you hiding?" " Are you leading the way or not? I do not have all day to banter words with you," Cassie said to him. " Fine," Erik answered, throwing both of his hands up. He walked quickly with Cassie following him. Cassie placed the puppet quickly into her pocket, before exhaling in relief, Erik could be tiring at times. She had warned Hrolf against dumping the guard's body close to the pack house but still, he had done that. "Urghhh," she groaned annoyingly."Did you say anything?" Erik turned back to ask. Cassie shook her head at him urging him to walk faster. "Alpha Hrolf wasn't happy when he didn't see you in your room, what have you been up to recently? Your moves have been suspicious late
Ashina walked into her room, her face devoid of emotions, she had tried as hard as she could not talk harshly to Gael's Nanny because it wouldn't speak well of her especially when Gael was there. That will terrify him and she didn't want that."Urghhh," she ran a hand on her hair when she thought of Hrolf, some nerve he had, proposing love to her after he had killed her father.She could remember that cold winter night when she had stood outside waiting for him, she had waited outside for him with her maids pleading with her to go in because the weather was cold and she kept running her hands on her skin trying to drive the cold away.She had stood there, biting on her lips while pacing up and down praying for her father's safety. This had never happened before, her father was always home at the stipulated time that he had always given but that day was different. Ashina had refused to sleep because she couldn't get over the dread in her heart, no matter how hard she had tried she just
Ashina sat on her bed humming to one of the famous folklore songs in Sussex pack. Hrolf had said he would be coming here probably at dusk and she was waiting for him. She was going to give him the worst punishment for killing her father. It was amusing that he thought she would fall in love with him after what he had done. Ashina could still remember how he had glared at her when she was caught at the boundaries between the white moon pack and Sussex pack, his gaze held so much hatred that made her wonder if the cause was because of her father who he had killed. How was she going to know if Hrolf intended doing the same thing to her but he was coming under the guise of love? She wondered.Ashina stood up abruptly, pacing up and down the room, although she was uncertain about all that was happening, she could feel her heart twitch when she thought of killing Hrolf and it made her regret having an atom of feeling for him. He was someone who didn't deserve her. He didn't deserve her lov
Hrolf was at a loss at what to do,he didn't want to let Ashina go back to her room when he had already promised her that he was going to take her to his favorite spot. He glared at Erik who stiffened before averting his gaze to the ground. but still he had a duty to the pack. "You can go," Ashina muttered behind him, nudging him slightly on the back. Hrolf turned to look at Erik angrily before turning back to Ashina."All you have to do is tell me not to go and I will stay by you," Hrolf said to her. Ashina pouted her lips before turning back to look at Hrolf.Erik, who was watching the couple before him, smacked his head. He had just wanted to inform Hrolf that he was needed at the meeting room and instead he had been fed dog food."Go away, I will be waiting for you," Ashina said to Hrolf with a smile on her face. Hrolf inhaled sharply before walking toward Erik. He gripped Erik neck tight with his hands pulling him alongside him. "Alpha,you are hurting me," Erik protested bitterl
Cassie gulped in her spittle as she walked out of the meeting room. Hrolf's warning sounded in her ear, making her frown slightly. She didn't want to believe that he was suspecting her of the guards' death, although she knew that she was part of it. She gritted her teeth when she thought of how Ramon had pierced his claws through the guard's heart and how shocked the guard had been. He wasn't expecting it but Cassie was elated. The guard had thought that he would be able to have his cake and eat it. She sneered. Now, she had the puppet she needed, she had someone who was inside the palace and was ready to do whatever she wanted her to do and also, she had Ramon who was starting to accept her as his mate. But all she wanted was someone who she was going to use. So foolish of him to think that she will love him after how much he had hurt and put her through. Ramon had rejected her as his mate even when she had pleaded with him not to do that. She watched Hrolf and Erik walk away befo
The stranger tried getting up when he noticed that Cassie had released her claws but he yelped out when Cassie picked up a wood with her mouth and stabbed it into her shoulder. "Ahhhhh, you shouldn't have done that," he said angrily to her but he couldn't do anything. " Aaaaaooooooo," Cassie growled angrily before reverting to her human form. The stranger who was pinned under her stared at her with his mouth wide open. She was beautiful. " You aren't stupid, turn around," Cassie ordered before getting up.The stranger ogled at her before standing up and turning his back against her. Cassie walked toward where her clothes were and placed them on before walking seductively toward the stranger. "What did you say about the person you have in custody?" She asked the stranger who jolted when she touched his shoulder. "Hmph," he cleared his throat before taking a glance at Cassie. He noticed that she was dressed already. If he hadn't seen her change into a wolf himself, he would hav
"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