"Bind her up," I heard a woman's stern command. They roughly shoved me to the ground, placing my arms on a bench and tying them with ropes. "It’s an honor for you to be a surrogate candidate for our King! HOW DARE YOU try to escape?! Now you’ll pay the price!" As his partner handed him a pair of pliers, he flashed me a purely evil smile. My heart sank into my stomach. The king? Surrogate?! I had no idea what he was talking about... "NO PLEASE! Listen, you’ve got the wrong person..." They didn't even let me finish before they pulled out the nail on my index finger. "Ah-----" I thought I knew pain, but his actions proved I didn't. I had never experienced such torture; my helpless screams filled the entire dungeon. Tears streamed down my face, and my hands were soaked with innocent blood. The woman sat not far away, legs crossed, smiling at me. Soon, she raised her hand to signal everyone to leave and then crouched in front of me, slowly untying the ropes around me. "I know it's not you, but a she-wolf escaped. We'll use you to replace her. So, if you want to survive here, shut your mouth and do as you're told." Just like that, everything changed... *** Betrayed by my fated mate and my best friend. I, the powerful daughter of an Alpha, was scheduled to be executed on the false allegations of murdering my father and his comrades. Fate had other plans as I escaped but landed myself on an island ruled by a mysterious king, Asher Ludwig... No matter how difficult it is, I will fight my way back and reclaim everything that belongs to me!
View More(Anna)I cringed when he hugged me and slowly peeled off his arms from around me."Why are you here? Did Kyle send you? Where were you when he imprisoned me?" I annoyedly asked, narrowing my eyes at him."Anna! Kyle sent me away on a mission. I didn't know he would do something like that. You have to trust me. I am only here to warn you," he quickly answered, trying to hold my hand."About what?" I kept my hands behind my back so he wouldn't be able to reach them."Kyle searched all the locations Asher left him regarding the moonstones. And he knows Asher lied. Kyle is coming for him, and this won't be pretty." He drew near and held my shoulders again, making my nose wrinkle."It's just a matter of time that he discovers Asher's Island and your location, Anna. If he is able to capture you, he will turn you into his breeder or will feed you to that demon. I don't want that." Claude vehemently shook his head, I could see the fear in his eyes."That's why you are here? To warn me?" I ask
(Anna)After the bullying incident, I observed drastic changes in both Ellie and the children of the Hotel management and staff. Ellie had become more confident and didn't shy away from expressing her opinion. Children began to accept and play with her under the strict supervision of Ollie.The rest of our vacation days breezily passed. It was the last day of our vacation and we decided to spend it on the beach.Ollie, Ellie and the other children were playing beach volleyball in their swimming costumes. Their chatter and laughter filled the air as the sun shone brightly. The gentle waves of the calm blue sea were kissing the white sand and retreating quietly. It was a pleasant day for the outing.I was sprawled on my tummy, lying on a lounger beach chair, soaking the last of the warmth of the sun. Asher's adept hands touched the smooth skin of my back."You want some sun lotion? I can be very gentle at times," he playfully remarked, his voice was like the cool sea breeze blowing from
( Anna)Taking long steps I headed down and made my way to the Manager's Office. I knocked and soon the door opened."Ma'am, please! Come in," the manager quickly said, trying to hide his surprise. I entered his office as he closed the door behind us and offered me a set.I settled myself confidently and faced him and instantly got to the point instead of trying to beat around the bush."Mr Haster, I am sure you are aware of the bullying incident that took place in your hotel today."Haster settled in his chair behind his polished desk and placed his chubby hands on the shining surface."I deeply regret what has transpired in my hotel today and we will compensate you in every way.""Compensate? Will that bring back the confidence my daughter lost? How will it repair the damage that was done?" I asked in annoyance, crossing my arms over my chest.Haster uncomfortably cleared his throat and began. "We will counsel the children involved, I assure you such an incident will not be repeated
(Anna)As we reached the hotel, Asher received a phone call and stayed outside to attend it. I decided to check up on the kids during that time.Nearing their suite, I heard crying sounds coming from inside. It made me panic.What could have gone wrong in my absence?Quickly, I pushed open the door, and my heart jumped into my mouth.Oliver had a bleeding lip and a panicked face while Ellie was loudly crying. Seeing me, Oliver jumped into my arms and began to wail loudly as well.I collected both of them in my arms. It was going to be a long night."Hey! Hey! Slow down..tell me in detail what happened." I calmed both my children down by slowly rubbing their backs and kissing their foreheads. It was chaos because both of them were incessantly crying.We settled down on the plushy rug and I let Oliver tell me everything that had transpired in my absence. Grabbing the first aid box from the bathroom, I cleaned Oliver's wound and applied antiseptic.The more he spoke the more enraged I fe
(Oliver's POV)Mom put us in bed, told us stories and kissed us goodnight. She dimmed the lights and thought we had gone to sleep but I was still awake. I couldn't sleep.Ellie had drifted off. Although Mom and Dad had fully accepted Ellie into the family, I still struggled with the idea of sharing my parents with her.I had just gotten my mom back and now I needed to share her with this new girl. I was supposed to be the only one having all of her love after staying apart for so many years.But I didn't want to disappoint Mom..she asked me to get along with her and take care of her, and that was what I would do.However, Ellie frustrated me. She was immature and stupid. The simple tasks she found ardent. Easy tasks, she was unable to solve and I always had to help her.It tested my patience but I was trying. My eyes finally began to close as sleep took over but I was woken by Ellie's soft cries and her tummy rumbling.I sat up straight and turned to face Ellie. She was clutching the
(Anna)The altar was located on the north side of the island. Excitement bubbled inside me, and Asher as we walked hand in hand towards it.The heavenly moon hung like a big bright orb in the sky, illuminating our path as we trotted towards it.A white marble structure came into view which rested on a raised platform with four pillars. Three broad steps led to the platform.The white rays of the moon bathed the whole altar in its soft glow. The fireflies danced all around it creating this mesmerising ambience about it."Wow! It's breathtaking," I cried out."Indeed!" Asher answered, ushering me forward.As we reached near and climbed the stairs, an old man squatting alongside one of the pillars came into view. His white beard, the same colour as the moonlight which shone brightly on him, was so long that it touched the ground.His eyes were closed and hands clasped in front as if he was praying to the Moon goddess.The wrinkled face was serene and peaceful.Sensing us his eyes opened
(Author's POV)Anna was slightly shaken after Noah's death. The burden of being an Alpha and the CEO of Carol Industries also weighed heavily on her.Kids were also disturbed because of Anna's sudden disappearance earlier. They were trying to get along, but Oliver still struggled with the concept of suddenly having an adopted sister.At times he ended up saying mean things to her. To make up for that he would awkwardly offer her food and force her to take it. Sometimes, acting like an older brother, he would teach her how to correctly play with toys or use certain gadgets. But ended up reprimanding her at times.It was a conflicted relationship so far.Seeing the emotional state of his family Asher decided to take a break from Howler City and their positions as Alphas.He gathered the family in their living room and stood in front of them before announcing."I have decided to take a family vacation for a week. We will be going away to a peaceful island and spending some time there as
(Anna)After our near-death escape, Asher kept tabs on Kyle and his movements. He was fully dedicated to finding the rest of Moonstones and shifted his focus to Crescent Island. Utilising the assassins at his disposal, he set out to hunt the moonstones.One day Edward received a call from Shadow Howl Pack. It was Noah secretly calling with the help of a doctor who had taken pity on him.He wished to see me."Anna, I just spoke to Noah. I know how badly he treated you, but he himself was a victim and is in bad shape now. Can you visit him once?" Edward requested with a plea.Although Noah had wronged me on so many levels, he got his retribution. This was the least I could do for him."Alright, I will take Asher along and visit him."I called Asher and he was more than ready to accompany me.Together we went to the Shadow Howl Pack. The doctor secretly let us in because the security was lax in the absence of Kyle."He doesn't have much time left. He had been calling for you day and nigh
(Anna)I regained my senses and the heat abated after Asher made love to me. Getting up he helped me clean in the bathroom and wrapped his suit jacket around my body."So what's our escape plan?" I asked Asher, leaning onto his chest as held me to himself."Just wait; I have everything figured out," Asher answered, deep in thought."Kyle is planning to feed both of us to the demon as the final sacrifice. We can't let him get his hands on all the moonstones; it will be pure chaos," I informed him, but Asher remained relaxed. His lips lovingly grazed my blown-out hair."I know, don't worry."We were still talking when there was a knock on the door."Stay here, Anna. Let me see who it is," Asher instructed while getting up and walking to the door, confidently. He knew what he was doing.Opening the door he came face to face with a very enraged Kyle and a bunch of assassins and warriors.Pushing past him, they barged inside the place, and Kyle's eyes narrowed at me and then moved to Asher
(Anna)My name is Anna Carroll, and I am the daughter of the alpha of the Night Shadow Wolf Pack. Today is my 20th birthday. Just thinking about it makes my heart start racing with excitement.Today is the day I find my mate. Many leaders from neighboring wolf packs and their eligible sons have been invited to the gathering, but I only want Noah. He is also my father's adopted son, whom my father brought to our pack when he was on the brink of death at the pack's border. I believe he shares the same thoughts as me.I looked at myself in the mirror, my emerald green eyes and heart-shaped face gazing back at me. Noa always said my eyes captivated him. The dress I wore was an A-line thin-strapped gown in a deep red hue, almost crimson like a ruby. The tight bodice hugged my ample bosom perfectly, adorned with hundreds of sparkling gemstones.The entirety of the sky seemed to have been fitted on my body for it glistened and shone under the bright lights of my room like star-studded heaven
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