Ashton and Ricky were happily playing in the garden behind the pack house as if they had no care for the world. The sun was shining, and the flowers were in full bloom, making the scene look more magical. Ashton loved the smell of the flowers and how beautiful they were. He was chasing after Ricky, laughing and shouting, when they suddenly saw Sasha coming towards them.Ashton and Ricky immediately became wary of her. They had never really gotten along with Sasha, who was known for being fierce and intimidating. Not to mention how she hated Ashton for being a dragon. Ashton and Ricky had also come to know about Sasha's feelings for the Alpha.So... what could she possibly be doing there? Did she come to pick up a fight with them? Isn't she afraid that the Alpha would kill her if she dares to lay a hand on Ashton?But to their surprise, Sasha smiled at them and apologized for her rude behavior towards Ashton months ago."I'm sorry for the way I treated you, Ashton, or should I cal
As the sun began to set, Sasha, Ashton, and Ricky made their way back to the pack house. They were all tired but happy, with big smiles on their faces."Thanks for showing us around, Sasha," Ashton said, smiling at her. "You are really an amazing person. Sasha grinned back at him. "No problem, I had a great time too," she said.Ricky nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it was really fun," he said. "Thanks you Sasha!"Sasha smiled, feeling happy and content. "I'm glad you guys had fun," she said."I'm really glad we're friends now," she said."Me too," Ashton said. "I'm glad we could put the past behind us."Ricky nodded. "Yeah, it's great to have you as a friend, Sasha."Sasha smiled, feeling happy and content. "I'm glad to have you two as friends too," she said.As they said their goodbyes and headed off to their respective rooms, Ashton turned to Ricky and grinned."I'm really glad we're friends with Sasha now," he said. "She seemed pretty amazing."Ricky nodded in agreement. "Yeah, me too,
Sasha and Ricky's body laid in the grass emotionless. They didn't for how long they've been left there since they were unconscious anyway. Some warriors patrolling around the pack house saw the unconscious bodies of Ricky and Sasha lying on the ground. They immediately rushed to their side, panic etched on their faces. "Get them inside, now!" one of the warriors yelled without any delay. The warriors quickly picked up Ricky and Sasha and carried them inside the pack house. They screamed for attention which the got. Alpha Theo, Michael, Mason, Kelvin, and Elijah were all summoned to the scene. The stared at the unconscious bodies in confusion. But .ost importantly, why was there only Sasha and Ricky? Where's Ashton? Theo started to panic inside but tried to calm down and not to overreact. "What happened?" Alpha Theo demanded, his eyes scanning the room frantically as if anyone could tell him what was going on. The warriors explained how they found Ricky and Sasha unconsci
Ashton woke up in a dungeon, his mind foggy and his body aching. Where is this?He was confused and scared, unsure of where he was or how he had gotten there.The dungeon didn't look like his former prison cell at Alpha Nicholas' pack, and Ashton became scared of what would happen to him. He didn't even know for how many days he had been captured.He negr really got iver the nightmares he endured back then with Ricky. The only thing that kept those nightmares away was his mate, Alpha Theo. But now... he was back in a dungeon again, a place he never dreamt of revisiting. How did this happen?Then he remembered... those men in masks took him away after sedating Sasha and Ricky. But who are they and what did they wantt from him?As he looked around, Ashton saw that the dungeon was dark and damp, with stone walls and a cold, hard floor. There was a small window high up on one wall, but it was too small for Ashton to fit through. He was trapped. There was no way he would be able to esca
BEFORE THE RESCUE Alpha Theo and the rest of the pack had been searching for Ashton for a week now, but to no avail. It was as of he had vanished out ot the surface of the earth. They had scoured the forest, searched every inch of the pack's territory, and even ventured into neighboring lands, but there was no sign of Ashton. The pack had left no stone unturned, and yet, they had found nothing. It was as if Ashton had vanished into thin air. Not even a clue of him was found.Alpha Theo was growing more and more restless by the day. His wolf was pacing back and forth, anxious to find their missing mate. And Alpha Theo was feeling the strain, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios. He couldn't shake the feeling that something terrible had happened to Ashton, that he was in grave danger. The thought sent a chill down Alpha Theo's spine, and he knew that he had to find Ashton, no matter what it took.But it was more than just anxiety that was eating away at Alpha Theo. He was feel
The group nodded, their faces set in determined expressions. They knew that they had to be careful, that the rogues were likely to be armed and dangerous.With a fierce growl, Alpha Theo led the group towards the source of the scent, ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead. They were finally going to find Ashton, and nothing was going to stand in their way.As they turned a corner, they saw a dilapidated warehouse looming in front of them. The building looked abandoned, but Alpha Theo's wolf could sense that they were not alone."That's it," Alpha Theo growled, his eyes fixed on the warehouse. "That's where they're holding Ashton."The pearl in Elijah's hand also shimmered brightly, as if it could sense it other half nearby. The group nodded, their faces set in determined expressions. They knew that they had to be careful as they got down from theor trucks and walked slowly forward. As they approached the entrance to the warehouse, Alpha Theo could finally sense Ashton's scent. He
After they brought Ashton home safely, he never wanted to leave Theo's arms. Ashton always clung to Theo like a fabric, and the latter wasn't even complaining. He loved that his mate was finally back in his arms. It just felt so amazing.And besides, Theo loved the idea of Ashton by side so that he can keep an eye on him and protect him in case of what happened weeks ago reoccur.The pack was overjoyed to see Ashton safe, sound and bubbly again. Everyone visited him, including his two best friends, Ricky and Sasha. Sasha was visibly shaken with remorse, and Ashton could sense her guilt and regret."Ashton, I'm so sorry," she said, tears streaming down her face. "I should have protected you better. I feel like it's all my fault. I shouldn't have taken you out that day. I should have trained better to become much stronger. That way, I could have protected you." She said while sobbing. Ashton immediately reassured her, holding her hand in his. "Sasha, it's not your fault," he said fir
Few days later, Theo had been thinking about the mystery surrounding Elijah and he couldn't help but want to know everything. Alpha Theo called Elijah to his office to have a conversation with him. It was high time he asked all the questions he had withheld. Just thinking about it without asking won't provide him with any answers. He might as well ask and be free. Elijah already knew why Theo called him. He knew this day would come soon or later and he would have to face the Alpha's questions. "You called for me, Alpha." Elijah sad as he took a seat opposite Theo."Well... I guess you already know why I called you here. I need answers... And the truth. Why did you come to my pack, Elijah?" Theo asked straightforwardly. He didn't blink nor looked away from Elijah. He wanted to read his facial expression to gage if he would lie to him or not.Elijah heaved a sigh before speaking..."Well... the truth is... I came to this pack specifically for Ashton. And I would like to take him aw
Sasha had been searching for Ashton throughout the pack, but couldn't find him anywhere, no matter how hard she looked, no matter how many places she checked.Though Ashton was not as friendly as he used to be, he was still at least a bit closer to Sasha than the others, and she had grown accustomed to his presence, his brooding nature, and his sharp tongue.Where could he be by this time? Sasha asked herself, her mind racing with possibilities, her imagination running wild with thoughts of Ashton's whereabouts.She had checked the training grounds, the library, the kitchen, and even the gardens, but there was no sign of him anywhere.Finally, Sasha decided to go and search for him in his bedroom with Theo. However, when she arrived at the door, she found it locked, a fact that immediately raised her suspicions."That's Strange!" Sasha thought with a frown. She was about to leave, thinking that Ashton must not be inside, when she heard some grunting sounds coming from within the room
Ashton felt his eyes sting for the first time in three years after hearing his best friend's words in his head, a feeling that was both familiar and yet strange, like a whispered secret in the dead of night that seemed to awaken a deep sense of longing and nostalgia within him.'Come home soon Ricky, I need you,' Ashton said in his head, hoping that Ricky could hear him, his voice echoing through the silence like a desperate cry for help that seemed to reverberate through every cell in his body.And indeed he heard him, as he replied to Ashton in a voice that was filled with a deep sense of concern and urgency..."Brother Ash, don't do anything stupid," Ricky warned, his words with filled with urgency warning."The wizards want me to create a rift between you and the rest," Ricky continued, his voice filled with a deep sense of desperation and urgency, like a man clinging to the edge of cliff. "That was why I was sent here today, because Ara had finally found a new way to cure the alp
Ashton felt betrayed by Michael, Elijah, and the rest, his heart aching with a deep sense of pain and betrayal that seemed to pierce through his very soul like a sharp knife. The fact that they knew his dragon pearl could cure his mate, yet they hid it from him, made Ashton's heart heavy with hurt and resentment toward the rest, who felt wronged and ashamed at the same time.He looked at them, his eyes blazing with anger and hurt, his gaze piercing and accusatory, as if daring them to deny the truth. He was about to confront them, to demand answers and explanations, when they all suddenly heard Ricky's voice inside their heads, a voice that seemed to echo through their minds like a ghostly whisper."I'm unable to do anything on my own now," Ricky's voice echoed in their minds, "but very soon, I promise to return to you all - my family, my friends, and Mason, my mate." The words sent a shiver down Mason's spine, and he felt his heart skip a beat, as if time itself had stopped in its
"Ricky..." Mason whispered and tried to go near him but an invisible force stopped him from moving. Ricky made eye contact with Ashton and Mason, and for a moment, they saw a glimmer of longing in his eyes, a spark of the old Ricky that they once knew and loved, a spark that seemed to flicker with a deep sense of nostalgia and reminiscence.But it vanished in an instant, replaced by a cold, calculating gaze that sent shivers down their spines, a gaze that seemed to bore into their very souls.Mason tried again to go near him, but the same invisible force stopped him in his tracks, as if an unseen barrier had been erected around Ricky, a barrier that seemed impenetrable and unyielding. It was as if they were looking at the Ricky that they knew, but at the same time, it felt like they didn't know him anymore, like he was a stranger, a stranger with a familiar face, but with eyes that seemed to hold immense power and evil.Ricky laughed maniacally as he addressed everyone, his voice dr
The group went out to see what was going on with their minds and body ready for battle. Just as they reached outside, Ashton and Mason's eyes widened in shock as they stared at the figure in the air, their jaws dropping in pure shock and incredulity. They couldn't believe what or who the were seeing. Were they even eeing correctlyIt - it was him... It was Ricky, the young boy they had known and loved for so long, now standing before them as a powerful and intimidating figure.They were finally seeing him after three years, and a mix of emotions swirled inside them - happiness, shock, confusion, and concern. They had thought about Ricky so many times during his absence, wondering what had happened to him and whether they would ever see him again. Was he even alive? And now, here he was, standing before them like a ghost from the past, his presence filling their hearts with a deep sense of joy and wonder.But wait, something was off about Ricky. Yes, he was still the same Ricky the
Back on earth and in Dark Shadow Park, everyone was going through their day as usual, oblivious to the sudden arrival of a hurricane that appeared in front of the park house, its strong winds and heavy rains causing the trees to sway violently and the flowers to bend under its force. All eyes turned to what was going on, and a collective gasp echoed through the air when suddenly a beautiful lady emerged from the hurricane with a furious face, her eyes blazing with anger and her hair disheveled from the wind.The hurricane then slowed and swept away, leaving everyone staring at the beautiful lady in awe, their faces filled with a mixture of shock, surprise, and admiration. Instantly, everyone's faces lit up with joy, and both the werewolves and the dragons who knew her or had seen her before rushed to her side, eager to welcome her back and hear her story.Ara was flabbergasted and angry at how her master had teleported her back to earth. She could have come down to earth on her own
"What can we do to save his life?" Ara asked, her voice filled with a deep sense of urgency and concern and her eyes wide with worry and anxiety. "Must Ashton really give up his dragon's pearl in order to save his mate?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper."There's no need for that, my dear," the moon goddess replied, her voice calm and soothing. "The revelation I revealed to my messenger, the oracle, wasn't entirely to let it happen," she explained, a serene smile spreading across her face, like a sunrise."A test?" Ara repeated, her voice filled with confusion and perplexity. Her eyes narrowed in an effort to understand the complexity of what was happening. "What do you mean, goddess?" she asked respectfully. "If the little alpha was indeed supposed to die, do you think he would have still been alive until now, my child?" the moon goddess asked, "Think about it, little Ara," she continued, her voice filled with a deep sense of encouragement and support. "If fate had truly
He immediately sank back into his knees and started pleading on her behalf, his words tumbling out like a river in full flood. "Please forgive her, please forgive her," he begged, his voice like a supplicant's prayer, each word a cry from the heart. "She's still young, she didn't know what she meant," he continued, his words dripping with apology. "Please punish me instead... I didn't teach her well. Please show mercy!" Her master kept begging and bowing. Suddenly, another voice was heard, a voice that was deep and masculine, belonging to a man of supreme power."Is that so?" The voice said."The dragon lord," Ariana whispered, her eyes wide with fear. Her body started to tremble like a leaf in an autumn breeze.The dragon lord's voice was like thunder, shaking the very foundations of the heaven realm itself. "Am I that horrible to you, little girl?" the dragon lord asked, his voice like a gentle giant.Ara looked terrified upon hearing the voice of the dragon lord, her heart racing
"What? Huh? What old man?" Ara's voice was laced with frustration, anger and exasperation. To think her master would treat her this way was beyond her imagination. "First of all, you sent me to the earth to protect the dragons core inside Ashton's body." she continued, her tone accusatory and her eyes blazing with indignation. "It was all your doing. I bet Michael becoming my mate was also your doing," she added, her voice heavy with sarcasm. She made sure her words were laced with a hint of bitterness."I don't know what you told the moon goddess to grant you that wish," Ara said, her voice rising in anger."And yet you are keeping me here in prison after giving me a mate," she spat, her tone venomous and her eyes flashing with fury. "How is this fair, master?" she demanded."How am I supposed to protect the dragon's core inside Ashton and also how am I able to accept Michael as my mate?" she asked, her voice laced with frustration."Or do you want me to reject him?" Ara finally ask