Lia.The cell gate started creaking and my pale body jumped to life, Is that Asher finally coming to rescue me?My limbs barely moved, as I released a breath I felt pains. They have become so pale that I fear they will tear if I cry or shout.A shadow appeared before my eyes, it was the shadow of a man whom I have great disgust for but unfortunately have developed so much dread for.Ryan. He has become so tall and giant since the day he pushed a slap across my face. I managed to pull myself up, balancing my weight on my right arm. My chained feets were starting to hurt.A bright light shone on me, almost rendering me blind. I was weak due to the coldness of the room, I couldn't even lift a finger, I just stared into the light wishing he would put it away soon."How are you coping in this frozen room? Do you want me to light a fire?" He frowned softly, sarcasm hovering over his words."Are you mocking me now, light a fire? Pfft.." I scoffed, "you can as well get me something to eat."
Laura.My joy knew no bounds when I saw Asher moving his fingers, I never expected him to wake up soon and he did. What a miracle."He's awake!!" The words came out in a scream, totally escaping me.Williams and Pedro rushed to check on him at once and the faces they wore was a sign of relief.Though Asher was awake but he barely kept his eyes open, his lips started to form words and we pulled close to him to hear what he had to say."Williams, Pedro.. Lia?" He said slowly, as if counting his words and who was he calling Lia?"Lia?" He said again this time with uncertainty written all over his face. I exchanged puzzled glances with the guys and stared at him again to be sure he wasn't seeing things and was actually referring to me.Seeing the happy smile on his face irrespective of his wounds, I moved my hand to his face and held his cheeks in a tender way, grazing it softly, "yes Asher, it's me, Lia." I almost smiled out my eyes as I gave him a reply.Yes, I shouldn't lie but it fee
Lia.It was the dawn of a new morning and my feets were like stone. I had slept in a very awkward position and now moving them is becoming so painful.My neck hurts, my body hurts. Can somebody come to rescue me please? My throat was so dry and my stomach won't stop grumbling for food.Is it until I die that Ryan would give me food, I'm merely a living corpse here.My body was hurting so much, I needed to move, else I would die. At least let me enjoy my last meal before leaving this cruel world.With this thought in mind I started to crawl, using all the remaining strength in me to pull myself forward. I continued crawling until the heavy chains around my legs clicked.I looked back beadily to see what was holding me back and found out it was the chains tied to my legs, I can't move away too much due to how short they were.Dammit!"I need something to eat, anybody!" I shouted suddenly, hoping within me that the guards outside would hear me."I need water, I'm dying of thirst here!"
Asher.My eyes fluttered open and the first thing I saw was the roof of a dark room. I heard a deep snore and jerked up instantly.A groan escaped me as my feets made contact with the cold floor, I could barely see anything so I followed a small light that was reflecting through the window.I drew the cottons and opened the window, I shut my eyes due to how bright the sun was, I quickly stepped away from the window and only then did I notice the lady sleeping on a chair next to the bed I was laying on a couple of minutes ago.I took quiet steps to her and tried to touch her when she stirred in her sleep, sniffing quietly. Was she crying before she fell asleep?I left her to rest and walked to the door but as I pulled it open it was locked. My head rolled back and forth in a quick motion that almost lost momentu of myself but I was fast to hold onto the door knob for support.It was as if I was carrying a thousand heads in my neck, my vision was blurry and bitter. No matter how hard I
Lia.My eyes were on alert, the guard was yet to arrive and anxiety is getting the better of me. I bit on my nails, my eyes never leaving the gate, what must be keeping him? He was supposed to be here minutes ago, did he reject me?Argh… Ryan will never reject me, he desires me and I know he would go against his father to get what he wants, but why is he not coming yet?Urghhh!! I ruffled my hair as I didn't know what to think anymore. My butts were tired of sitting so I laid down instead, not minding if I will catch a cold from laying on the floor. I was left here to die anyway.I had barely closed my eyes when I heard the creaks of the gate, my eyes snapped open, a smile crossing my face as I lay eyes on the prison guard."What did he say?" The joy that filled my voice was out of this world. He hasn't said anything but I have already gotten my answer from his face."He wants you out of this hell hole immediately" he said simply and I couldn't hide my evil grin."What did I tell you
Lia's pov.The maids bathed me and applied lotion to my skin, applied makeup on my face and put me into a very big dress. It was so uncomfortable but I dare not say a word.The stigma the prison guards left was still very much alive in me, hence I restrained myself from any conversation with the maids.Hell, I wanted to ask so many questions, questions like how my aunt and nephews are taking the news and why I was dressed in a heavy gown instead of a sex workers attire.Or am I getting married without my consent? Why on earth will Ryan ask them to put a gown on me when I only accepted to be his mistress. Not like my uncle would accept me as a bride and who does a wedding in mid evening.Just what the fuck is going on, I'm dying if confusion here."Please keep your head high." The head maid said and I complied.They were styling my hair and applying all sorts of treatments to it, my stomach grumbled and I bit my lip in an attempt to stop it."Are you hungry, oh my I'm sure you haven't
I wondered if there was some kind of event going on in the Pack when we arrived. As expected, Ryan had doubled the security of the Pack border but my men were more than prepared for the assault that followed. My Beta, who had been hankering on being beside me in any place I went, came long, and his contribution at the border was quite substantial.The dark, night sky was graced with a half grown moon and a few stars, so the world was basically as black as charcoal. But our perfect werewolf eyesight was able to let us see our enemies as though it was daylight.They were stationed at every nook and cranny of the border, so they already knew we were coming and stood at the fringes of the line that separated the Pack from another territory, patiently waiting for their kill.There were no negotiations since I wanted to save my woman and take her back home. I knew she was still alive but I had this feeling that she was terribly hurt, and the thought alone drove me crazy. I wondered what Rya
The fact that she was crying, the fact that she must have been hurt and that she was in pains drove me nuts, making me go wild with rage. As I neared the location, I could get a whiff of Ryan's scent was well. He was with her! He was torturing her, doing to her whatever he pleased.Only the Goddess knew what I would do to him once I caught hold of his neck. His dead guards were not enough to pacify me at the moment. The celebration outside didn't seem to be going on any longer after they had seen me come into the Pack in such a furious manner.I guess everyone had scampered for safety, and had run for dear life. But nevertheless, the music was still bouncing off the numb edges of my brain. I slowly walked towards the room after I had decided to calm down, not wanting to fall into any kind of trap.I had to be calm to think straight or else I would allow my anger get the better of me and that consequences would be very dire, meaning my struggle would amount to nothing. From the distanc
LIA'S POV.I was lying on my bed, reading a book when I heard a loud scream coming from downstairs. My heart began to race as I sat up and tried to listen for any other sounds. As I stood up to leave the room, I felt something strange in my throat. It was like a lump that wouldn't go away, and it made me feel sick.I stumbled towards the door, but my legs were shaking so much that I couldn't walk properly. I knew that something was wrong, and I needed to get downstairs to find out what was happening. As I made my way down the stairs, the feeling in my throat intensified, and I began to feel dizzy.Suddenly, I knew that I was going to throw up. I tried to hold it back, but it was too late. I ran towards the restroom and barely made it in time to throw up into the toilet. The taste in my mouth was disgusting, and I felt like I was going to be sick again.After a few minutes, I managed to compose myself and rinse my mouth with water. I knew that I had to get back downstairs to find out w
ASHER'S POV.I feel like I've been carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. The exhaustion of the past few weeks has finally caught up with me, leaving me feeling like a shadow of my former self. My mind is foggy and my thoughts are jumbled, making even the simplest tasks feel like a Herculean effort.I used to enjoy the simple things in life - a good meal, a warm shower, a book by the fire. But now, even these small pleasures have lost their appeal. My taste buds have dulled, and I can barely distinguish between flavors. The warmth of the water in the shower does little to soothe my aching muscles, and I find myself wanting to crawl back into bed instead.The world seems to be moving in slow motion, while I am stuck in quicksand. My mind is constantly racing, yet I feel like I am not making any progress. I can barely remember the last time I felt truly rested, truly at peace.I try to shake off these feelings and focus on the task at hand - the rebuilding of our Pack. But th
RAYA'S POV.I walked towards my Packhouse, my senses heightened and my heart beating with excitement. The guards all parted ways for me, as if they knew I was coming. I could sense the air of respect around me, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.As I walked through the Packhouse, I saw the Alpha King seated on his throne. He looked up at me, a sly smile on her face. "Well, well, well," he said. "If it isn't the prodigal daughter returning home."I walked up to him, trying my best to maintain my composure. "Hello, Your Majesty," I said. "It's good to be back."The Alpha King raised an eyebrow. "Is it?" he said. "You've been gone a very long time, Raya. Do you know how much trouble you've caused?"I felt a shiver go down my spine. I knew that the he was just teasing me, but there was always a hint of truth to his jokes. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty," I said. "I had to take care of some things."He leaned forward. "Well, now that you're back, you'll have to make it up to us," she
RAYA'S POV.As I walked through the ruins of Lance's Pack, my heart felt heavy with satisfaction and anger of still dealing with Lance. The destruction was palpable, and it seemed to seep into every pore of my being. The air was thick with the smell of smoke and ash, and the ground beneath my feet was littered with debris.The once-beautiful buildings were now nothing but a pile of rubble and broken concrete. The walls that had once stood tall and proud were now crumbled, like a stack of cards that had been knocked down by a gust of wind. The roofs that had once protected the inhabitants of the pack were now gone, leaving only the sky above.The silence was deafening. The only sound was the gentle rustling of the leaves as the wind blew through the trees. It was as if the Pack had been frozen in time, and I was the only one left to bear witness to the destruction.I walked through the ruins, my eyes scanning the scene in front of me. The buildings that were once the center of life in
ASHER'S POV.We were met with resistance, but we fought back with all our might. The sound of shattering glass and the smell of smoke filled the air as we made our way deeper into the facility.I saw Raya's deadly accuracy with her throwing knives as she took down an enemy guard. Raya's fighting skills were impressive as she dodged a punch and kicked her opponent in the gut. The rest of our warriors were equally skilled, and it was clear that we were a formidable force.I led the charge, taking down any guard that came in our way. We made our way to the center of the lab, where Lance had kept his most powerful anomalies. They were kept in cages, and it was clear that they had been mistreated and abused.I felt my anger and disgust boil inside of me. These creatures were innocent, and they had been used as weapons by Lance. We had to put an end to it. Without hesitation, we destroyed the cages, freeing the anomalies from their captivity.As we made our way out of the lab, I could hear
ASHER'S POV.As I walked into the quarters where the warriors Raya had brought were staying, I was immediately struck by the flurry of activity. There were people everywhere, rushing around and preparing for the mission ahead. Weapons were being sharpened and polished, gear was being packed and checked, and there was a general sense of excitement and anticipation in the air.I walked through the crowds, taking in the scenery and the way the warriors were scattered in groups, talking and laughing and preparing for battle. It was clear that these were experienced fighters, each one ready and willing to do whatever it took to ensure the success of our mission.As I made my way through the bustling crowds, I eventually found myself outside of Raya's room. I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I should interrupt her, but ultimately decided that it was important to talk to her.As I opened the door, I was surprised to see Raya engaged in a passionate embrace with a man I didn't recognize. The
ASHER'S POV.As I stood on my balcony, overlooking the courtyard below, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in Raya. She had just returned from a meeting with the Alpha King, and she had brought back a large group of warriors with her. They were all gathered in the courtyard, discussing their plans to destroy the lab where Alpha Lance was breeding anomalies.I watched as Raya moved among them, her hair streaming behind her in the breeze. She looked fierce and determined, and I couldn't help but feel a swell of admiration for her. She had always been strong-willed and independent, and seeing her take charge like this was a sight to behold.The last mission was not any different from this one because Lance could be restructuring and regathering new warriors. It had been a dangerous mission, but we had succeeded in getting Lia back safely.Now, we were going back to Lance's Pack to destroy the lab where Lia's gene could have been used to perfect the anomalies. It was a risky plan,
ASHER'S POV.I wake up to the sound of Lia's breathing. Her eyes are still closed, but her lips are curled up in a small smile, making my heart skip a beat. I gently brush her hair away from her face and place a soft kiss on her forehead. She stirs slightly, but doesn't wake up. I get out of bed and walk to the bathroom.The warm water from the shower is soothing as it cascades down my body, washing away the sweat and dirt from last night's battle and lovemaking. My mind wanders to Lia and the way she moaned my name as we made love. The thought alone makes me hard again. I quickly finish my shower and wrap a towel around my waist before heading back to the bedroom.Lia is still asleep, but her breathing is more peaceful. I kiss her forehead again before getting dressed. As I walk out of the room, I feel a sense of excitement in my chest. I know what I want to do, and I'm eager to do it. I head down to the packhouse and meet with William, my beta, who greets me with a smile."Good morn
ASHER'S POV.As I leaned in for a kiss, I could feel the passion and desire burning inside of me. My lips met hers and the world disappeared around us. Lia kissed me back with an intensity that I had never felt before. Her lips were soft and warm, and I couldn't get enough of them.Our tongues entwined, exploring each other's mouths. I pulled her closer to me, my hands roaming over her body. Lia moaned softly, her hands gripping my shoulders. I could feel the electricity sparking between us, the chemistry palpable.As we kissed, I felt like I was finally home. Lia was my mate, my soulmate, and being with her was everything I had ever wanted. We pulled away from each other, panting and breathless.As I leaned in for the kiss, I felt a surge of electricity between us. Lia's lips were soft and warm, and her tongue danced around mine. I couldn't get enough of her. My hands roamed her body, feeling the curves and contours that I knew so well.Her body was mine, and I wanted to explore ever