*Ashley *
The pain continues, I feel like losing my breath as the bones in my entire body break. But I can feel him watching and that fact is making me gather all my strength to keep going. Then finally after I have endured for about an hour, it's over. I became one of them.
"Oh, you look amazing Ash!"
I heard him whispered his voice is like a sound of melody in the air. I am all covered in fur, from my head until my toes. I can see a brownish almost red color of the fur on my legs and probably the rest of my body.
"Talk to me in the mind link Ash focus and answer my voice in your mind."
He came forward and look at me in the eyes, his lips are not moving and yet I can hear his voice talking to me. I focus and try to say something that I felt.
"I, my throat feels very dry and my stomach hurt.”
It was the first thing I notice as the p
* Ashley *The warm water falling from the shower feels soothing on my flawless cream color skin. After the hunt, we return to the Palace and he let me go back into my room. I feel much better after having that meal, although it is a puzzle when I look at myself in the mirror and see how flat my stomach is after having a big meal. I've finished my shower and realized how my skin become more healthy and vibrant than the last time I remember.Prince Vincent advised me to get some more rest and he said it was better if I get back to sleep after the shower. My heart races just thinking about him and the hunt we did together. When I remember how his body looked after we shifted back to human form, without anything on but just our skin. His skin and muscles, and his beautiful male body are engraved in my mind.He told me to call him on the mind link whenever I need something urgent however, everything seems to be fine for now.
* Prince Vincent *It was a very agonizing night, to be with my mate, and yet I could not do more than just hold her hand and keep her close next to me. When she fall back into sleep and the pain she felt subsided I left her and called the pack doctor to take care of her and tend to her needs. I should have stayed and kept her from getting sick again however I must remember that I have a duty in the pack to fulfill."Good morning your majesty."The greetings coming from Beta Derek reminded me of the task at hand today."Did Xander already woke up?"I look around and saw him on a bench in the corner, sitting erect with his eyes glued on the spar between the warriors of the pack. Beta Derek didn't have to give me an answer."He came early, even before the warriors are here your majesty."I push aside the matter with Ashley in my mind and de
* Ashley *"Hello! Miss Snipes, what can I get you for breakfast?"I look at her wondering why she is still around, I just came out of the bathroom and finished taking a shower. She came in last night together with the pack doctor after Prince Vincent left. I have noticed her preparing everything I need. I tried to remember her name, but it took a few seconds before I remember her saying that it was Riza Williams. This is the second time she is taking care of me."Hello, Riza! I don't think I need breakfast right now. Thank you but I feel full."I turned away from her and look for something to wear."How about coffee or tea Miss Snipes?""Tea will be better."I feel refreshed this morning, with no sign of fever or any pain from the incident last night. The memory of Prince Vincent laying down with me in
* Prince Vincent *After the spar and the warrior practice were over, I let Xander go and be taken care of by the pack doctor in his room. His bruises are not severe however it needs to be taken care of since he is still unable to heal himself. His ability to shift will come at the age of sixteen or eighteen years old. When that day comes he can then take over as the Alpha of the West.As I sit on a chair in the archive waiting for the old man to come. I have something important to discuss with him. He needs to tell me if he can see Ashley's future with me, now that she has changed into a wolf. I am certain that our fate might have changed.There's a chance that we can be separated or get married quickly and I want to find out if I will become the Alpha King one day, replacing the rule of my father. I took a deep breath and remember the last conversation I
* Prince Vincent *One bottle of whiskey and another in half, before the sun goes down if I am human I would have gone beaten up. However, my mind is still clear. There is one person that I needed to talk to, perhaps I need the alcohol to keep me strong enough and handle the situation like a man. For male wolves like us, alcohol does not make us too drunk for action. It only numbs the feeling that I have suffered long enough."Father, I need to have a word with you if you have time."I said to him in the mind link. However, I didn't get an answer that quick. So I lean my back against the chair and waited prepared to call him again in case he didn't answer."Join us for dinner Vincent, your mother and I will wait for you on the balcony of my room."His words are sure and I can feel him being glad for whatever reason. My father must be happy that Carmela is with him every day. It m
* Ashley *The night was over but he didn't come, and that made me a little disappointed. I woke up to the sound of someone knocking on my door. When I opened my eyes, I could hear the voice of the woman named Riza calling my name to wake me and she succeeded. The thought of how disappointed I was last night is showing on my face."Yes! I'm coming!"I shouted back at her and get myself out of the huge and comfy bed before she yells out my name even louder. I could not remember at what time I have fallen asleep but I remember how my heart aches when he did not come. My foolish heart waited expecting to see his face before I sleep.I am counting my footsteps as I get to the door and turn the knob open."Good morning Miss Snipes, I apologize to have bothered you from your rest but today will be very busy for you so we have to start early."Her face is full of glee and a warm smile is playing on her lips as she excitedly reveals what is behind her. I rub my eyes as four people behind her
* Prince Vincent *It's been forty-eight hours since the last time I saw her because I got occupied with the wedding preparations that we have to finish as much as possible. But today it has finally arrived, I almost thought that it would be difficult to convince her but Carmela did the job very well. I don't know how she helped her go through with the quick wedding arrangements but somehow I am truly grateful that finally, our wedding vows will be realized."I assume you are excited."The voice coming from behind me made me turn my head towards its owner. Then I meet eye to eye with my father who stands just a few feet away from me, standing with Carmela beside him. His tailored navy suit compliments the pale blue silk gown that she is wearing, her eyes meet mine and she gives me a warm smile."I didn't think that it would be this exhilarating."My upper lip twisted in irony then I scan my eyes around the huge palace hall and look at the wolves witnessing our ceremony. The Alphas of
* Ashley *This beautiful palace filled with flowers where I walk like a Princess and swore an oath to be the wife of a Prince seems to only exist in every woman's dreams. When the ceremony is over, I could feel the envious eyes coming from the she-wolves of the pack all over me. While they came forward and greeted us, each one of them leave the Prince a hungry stare. He belongs to me now and I to him.There is no doubt that he is the most handsome man in the Langston Palace. The warriors of the pack paid their respect to him while sending me their greetings, the women, on the other hand, smiled at me coldly. It's not like I care about what their opinions towards me, what's more important is the family. The Langston family, I belonged to them now."Congratulations sweetie! You look so gorgeous tonight, I am happy for you my daughter."My mother smiles with a genuine happiness reflecting on her face. She give me a tight embrace while Vincent watch with fondness hidden in his blank expr
* Luna Ashley *I pace back and forth on the floor of our room creating a noise that everyone could here around me while I look at the door, we keep it open so that I could hear what they were talking about in the office down the hall. Maleficus looks at me with a reassuring gaze, while my mother sit still on the couch beside him."Your majesty, I think this will be over soon. Don't worry about Alpha King Vincent, he is capable of concealing his temper in order not to hurt those humans."I shook my head and watch the door again. "I wanted to be with the meeting but they won't allow me to."My mother smiled at me. "Sweetheart, just let the men do the talking for now. There is a peace treaty that needs to be followed but lately, the rules have been broken by so many humans in the city so maybe they have to make a new set of rules that will be applied to all."I nodded my head. Unlike me, my mother understood the legal process better. "They were talking for quite a long time. I want you
*Alpha King Vincent *"How is she?"The pack doctors smiled at me. "Good morning your majesty, her vitals are good. We are sure that she will wake up soon."I took a deep breath and look at Ashley, she look better now. I notice her rosy cheeks returned their color, she is also breathing normally. It is a good day, I am certain that my Luna will wake up soon.“Thank you for the hard work, you can all get some rest today.""You're welcome, your majesty."They bow to me once more before leaving our bedroom. I move towards the window and open the curtains wide. To let the rays of sunlight get inside is good for Ashley."Good morning your majesty, would you like me to bring you a cup of coffee?"Riza stood at the door of our bedroom asking me with a smile on her face. "Morning Riza, yes please."I heard her footstep descend while I lowered myself on the couch near the bed. My eyes did not leave Ashley, I can feel that she will wake up soon. A few minutes later then Riza came into the room
* Alpha King Vincent *The room is now quiet, as I have instructed all of them to leave. I stay alone watching her laying on our bed, I wanted to kiss her and talk to her. Hear her voice and listen as she whispers the words I longed to hear. I needed her, but she is still weak fighting the poison in her body. My eyes close as I leaned my back on the couch which I place next to our bed.I couldn't take it if she wouldn't wake up, the rage is fueling my fear as I clenched my fist and gritted my teeth. Now my thoughts are on the people who did this to her, the humans! Treacherous humans, I swear to the Moon Goddess if she did not improve I shall end their lives. Their family will suffer my fury and no one can stop me, I am the Alpha King, I will make them pay until the last person with a drop of the same blood in their veins."Beta Derek!" I decided to call my Beta in the mind link and ask him what is the situation in the prison. If I am to go there that old woman will not live to see t
* Alpha King Vincent *With the familiar roads and the trees beside it with the birds chirping as we passed by, I can feel a growing sense of happiness as I remember the land where I come from. I know the warriors with me felt the same. As we have been away for quite a while, most of us missed the familiar grounds more. And there is one person that I miss the most. My Queen Luna of the Royal pack, Ashley. I wanted to surprise her by coming earlier than what was planned."Oh, we're almost there your majesty. It feels like home already."Calib uttered while watching at the window of our vehicle. He is taking the steering wheel while I sat beside him in the front. The air and even the sky is familiar."It feels good to be back. I hope that nothing out of ordinary has happened while I am away."Calib smiled behind the steering wheel. "Maybe no, your majesty. Maleficus and Beta Derek are there so rest assured that everything is in place and the same as how it was when we left."I nodded an
* Ashley *After we succeeded in fighting against our enemies, the wolves in the Palace get busy for the preparation of Alpha King Vincent's arrival. Maleficus have also informed me of the upcoming full wolf moon to conceive an heir to the throne. Alpha King Vincent is an only pup and it will be better if we can have more children with us. There are only two days left and finally, he will come back with all the warriors who joined him on the journey to the West.I was about to get out of the room when my phone ring. There is only one person who calls me in that number, because I rarely use mobile phone. It is my mother. My hand quickly grab the mobile and put it beside my ear."Hello mom?"It's been a while since I last saw her. She must have heard about the travel of the Alpha King away from the Palace."Hi sweetheart, I called to let you know that I am visiting you tomorrow if that's alright? Maybe you are lonely since I heard about the Alpha King Vincent being on travel."The smile
* Alpha King Vincent *I felt his strength and the anger boiling inside his body as Alpha Xander crushed his heart in front of all the warriors and rogues, and before my very eyes. Everyone stared at him and no one dares to move or say anything even I was stunned for a second before I realized that I have to declare that the enemies have no more leader. Rio's eyes turned blank before his body collapsed on the floor creating a loud thud."Rio is dead! Long live Alpha Xander of the West who defended his territory with courage!"I howled loudly, echoing through the lands of the West, declaring our triumph and giving fear to the remaining enemies as they dropped to the ground and whimpered. They surrendered to the warriors of the West and to my warriors which survived."Alpha Xander! Are you alright?"Alex run towards him and hold his shoulders. His hands still hold the heart of Rio, but he crushed it strongly and then held his head high. Just like a brave warrior who won the fight."The
*Alpha King Vincent *"How dare you!"I feel enraged as the meaning of his words reaches my ears. Just when I was about to make a move, shots were fired against us. My reflexes were faster than the bullet when I jump away and dodge a dozen of them being rained down on us."No! You bastard!"The warriors are being hit! As much as I wanted to kill him but I needed to stop the snipers hiding above the trees. I must stop them or my warriors will die against the silver bullets. Damn humans!"Stop shooting you fools!"I have located two snipers above the branches of a tree not far from the place where we encountered Rio and his rogues. My movements are faster than the bullet they fired, for I took one man after the other, and then it makes one left."You are as good as I could remember your majesty! Still the fastest wolf in the land! However not fast enough to save the others!"My eyes turned red as I watch the warriors from the Langston Palace burn in the hit of the silver bullets shot th
*Alpha King Vincent *The air feels different, the winds that blow from the East will past the trees and the tall grasses carrying the scent of flowers and the insects that joins the course of nature. However, it doesn't feel normal anymore. Every day since I arrived in the West, I make it a habit to sit by the balcony and used my heightened sense of smell to get familiarized myself with the scent around me. And now I am certainly aware of the strange scents that mix with the usual scents that I inhale every day.My eyes squinted as I tried to look much closer into the tall trees. Calib who just left to run some errands is still in the mansion, I can feel his footsteps going down the stairs. But before he could leave, I opened the mind link to call him."Calib, come back. I want you to see something."I feel his movements stop and then he walks towards the stairs and back into the door which leads to the balcony. "What is it, your majesty?"His eyes meet mine when I turn around to see
* Luna Ashley *Before the sun bid goodbye to the forest of the Langston Palace and took away the rays of light that it bestowed for the day, Maleficus and Beta Derek decided that we show the enemies our strength. I stood behind them who fought hard to keep me behind the walls of the Palace, however as I challenge Beta Derek to either fight me or we fight together, the old man Maleficus insisted to follow my orders.We have a group of warriors already waiting by the roads so the enemies will be seen even before they enter the borders of the Royal pack. My heart is thumping loudly inside my chest as I am standing with my feet bare and only a house dress on. Hundreds of warriors behind my back and another hundreds in the front. We are all ready to shift and defend the Langston Palace."I hate standing here with you your majesty, waiting for the enemy to approach is not my thing. I should have stayed in the front roads to meet the first enemy who enters our way. This is ridiculous."Bet