(Anna)I was perplexed and surprised at the same time to see that people who had known me since childhood were unable to recognise me but this kid who had only met me once was able to.Then I remembered how he had told his father my scent was unique to him.This must have been it."Ollie! You are here," I lovingly patted his head and he beamed back at me, still holding my leg and throwing me curious glances. Wondering why I was wearing a wig and lenses.Everyone around was stunned into silence watching the little guy being so affectionate. Someone murmured."Oliver doesn't even let anyone touch him and here he is holding her leg and calling her his wife. She must be close to the king.""Is she with the Alpha King?" Another whispered as all eyes were set on us.Ruby and Noah watched us sheepishly too. When one of the Alphas said, turning to Ruby."You should be ashamed of how you treated the King's guest.""You better apologise to the Alpha King," Alpha Lancelot asked Ruby in a stern v
(Anna)My job here was done. I had won the trust of most of the Alphas."Good night, Alpha Lancelot. I hope to meet you again." We shook hands."Likewise An, good night."I left the hotel feeling accomplished. I needed to buy myself an apartment and waited for Claude's message.As soon as he sent me the location of Mr Ludwig's current residence I smiled in satisfaction before going to bed.The next day I contacted a real estate agent so he could show me an apartment near the Vaium Sea. That's where Oliver's residence was. I had saved up ample money from missions to easily afford an apartment."You are a lucky lady, I have exactly the one you are looking for," the real estate agent gleefully said, opening the door of the apartment.It was a two-room fully furnished apartment built in a very modern design. The living room was spacious and it had an open kitchen. The windows of both bedrooms opened towards the sea, providing a picturesque view.The interior was all in pastel shades espec
(Asher)Anger surged through me like a live wire and my fists tightened in balls seeing her. I had come home from dealing with human clients all day. They had been a pain in the ass and found Oliver missing.One of my guards told me that Oliver was with that lady from the ship. I instantly ran here and now she was standing there looking all innocent.Who the hell she thought she was? I couldn't understand her deal.Changing her appearance to attend the party of Lancelot. Trying to cling to my son.And then there was this distinctive scent she possessed. A combination of cedarwood and lavender. Even Blaze raised his head and took a deep whiff every time she was in the vicinity.Her eyes were the clearest and deepest green as if the emeralds had been set up instead of her irises and that crimson of her hair resembled blood.Even in my angered state, I couldn't resist staring at her."I apologise, we met in the park and I invited Oliver over for some snacks. This is my apartment, luckily
After Oliver and his father had left, I changed.The man had totally ripped my dress and that soul-shattering kiss he gave me. No one had ever kissed me like that. It was like he wished to devour me.My skin still tingled from the after effects.Arrogant and broody down to the roots but man knew how to kiss. And I couldn't deny this attraction I felt for him. Every time he was in the vicinity I wanted to throw caution to the wind and jump his bones.It wasn't a sin to mix pleasure and work. The way he had reacted to me, I knew I could get in his pants.A girl had needs.I grabbed some dinner and tied up my apartment. Once I had settled, I fished out Noah's card and dialled his number.He picked up instantly, well that was easy."Hello! Alpha Carol speaking." His annoying voice came through."Hi! It's me, An from the party. I would like to meet you.""Hey! An, I am glad you called. Come tomorrow morning, I will wait for you."So desperate. Was he already tired of Ruby?"Meet you soon,"
(Anna)Ruby stared at me as if I was a ghost. The way her eyes kept scrutinising me in anger and surveying my body. I understood she knew I was Anna and she had connected the dots."You think I don't see through you? A mere rogue trying to sneak into my position." Ruby sneered at me. Taking a deep whiff. I knew she was trying to sniff my wolf, knowing too well what had been done to me.Satisfied with what she found, she turned to Noah."I hope you are not gullible enough to fall for her tricks.""What tricks? Anna is our guest," Noah asked in confusion while I tried to stay close to him."Guest? You barely know her, Noah. How can you trust a girl you randomly met for barely five minutes? I hope you don't end up getting deceived like the last time. Keep in mind, what happened to you. Do you want a repeat of that?" She shouted, angering Noah."Shut up, Ruby. Or I will forget you are my Luna. Reel in your tongue. You like it or not, An is here to stay," he almost raised his hand, shockin
Oliver seemed disturbed so I quickly tried to pacify him."Hey! Dear, something came up so I had to leave. I am coming to you very shortly. Don't worry.""Fine, but hurry up." He didn't sound very pleased on the phone as the call ended.I lifted my eyes while placing the phone back in my bag.Ruby was glaring while Noah seemed slightly jealous."Who was it? Your voice had gone all soft while speaking to him," Noah questioned rather curiously."That was Oliver, Alpha King's son. The young man who came to my defence at the party," I informed them."Both of you seem close." I could sense the excitement in Noah's voice."I am his nanny so yes we are close," I replied, adjusting my hair and ensuring my wig remained in its place. My remark had them both exchange a glance and Noah's eyes filled with reverence at the information. He was power hungry and I knew this was another reason he was trying to suck up to me."I had an inkling that you were close to the boy. Can you put in a good word w
(Author's POV)Oliver opened the door and found his father standing there. He was slightly surprised and wholly amused to find his father coming home so occasionally in the past two days."Hello! You are early," Oliver greeted him and he patted his son's head. His eyes went straight to where Anna was sitting and Oliver noticed how his father looked at her.He made a mental note to talk to his father about Anna and explain she wasn't like those women who chased him for his money. She was genuinely a good person with a soft heart. There was this feeling he had for Anna that she would never harm them."Yes, I got off work early," Asher said, walking inside and moving to the table where Anna was sitting. Oliver tagged behind."Good afternoon, Mr Ludwig," Anna warmly greeted him with a smile. A slight blush appeared on her cheeks remembering their last encounter.Asher ignored her greeting as his eyes fell on the food she had served Oliver and rage surged through him. He lifted his angered
(Anna)Mr Ludwig pocketed his phone and turned towards me."After Oliver has eaten, done his homework and put to bed, come see me in my room. We need to talk," he ordered, eyeing me."I will."He turned away and headed upstairs to his room.Oliver and I enjoyed the food."This is the best burger I have ever eaten," he told me with a heartwarming smile. I patted his head.After the meal, I helped him with his homework and then put him to bed once he had brushed his teeth."Tell me a story," he asked, sleepily. So I sat beside him and began to narrate a story of a werewolf and a fox. Soon he drifted off. Kissing his forehead, I covered him with a blanket and turned on his starry night lamp. I left his room, closing the door slowly behind me.Now it was time to face the brute King. I knew he was going to reprimand me for trying to stand up to him. But someone had to or he would keep getting his way with Oliver.Standing outside his door, I took in a deep breath and finally knocked."Come
(Author's POV)The whole castle had been decorated with red roses and white tulips. The stage had been arranged in the garden for Asher and Anna's Marking Ceremony. Everyone was busy to ensure that all arrangements were in place.Eden was in charge of all the activities and his anxiety was touching the roof.He could be seen shouting and throwing curses if anyone was found slacking.Not many guests had been invited as they wished to keep the moment private. But Alphas and Lunas of the packs they had an alliance with had been extended the invitations. Former Alpha Lancelot was also present.Asher had donned a white pent coat with a red tie, he wished to match the colour with his mate's hair.Ellie was dressed up in a flared princess frock with all the glitters, ribbon and frills. She held a beautiful white basket with a red ribbon tied as a bow tie and petals in it. The flower girl was all set.Little Ollie was all suited up in his black and white three-piece with two velvet boxes whic
After our victory against the demon, a lot of changes took place. Shadow Howl Pack was in desperate need of a new Alpha because either Kyle was dead or hiding somewhere, we had no means to know for sure.Asher appointed a new Alpha and, as the Alpha King, took Shadow Howl Pack under his supervision so they could stabilise. Many of their warriors had died or were injured due to the battle Kyle had forcefully thrust them in.My pack, Shadow Howl and Asher's Pack formed a new alliance, hence strengthening the trust between the three packs. This was the beginning of the new future.The media covered the whole story of how we both saved the werewolf kind from a huge natural calamity. Both me and Asher were invited to a TV interview which we were to attend before returning to Whispering Bay Island for our Marking Ceremony."Are you ready?" Asher asked, pulling up the zipper of my red dress and turning me to face him."Always!" I adjusted his silver tie, he looked dapper in his three-piece e
(Anna)We were still rejoicing from the battle won when I felt the demon's aura fading. I turned to Asher and he had the same confused look glazing his eyes."Something is happening, we should go check it out," I voiced out, my confusion evident in my words.The Luna stone around my neck began to glow, emitting a pale blue light which let us see the residual energy left behind by the demon."There. Let's go find him and Kyle too." Asher took my hand and we followed the residues of energy scattered along.It led us inside the base which seemed deserted now. There was a time when this place was packed with people going in and out, returning from missions, training, and joking around, and today, it was just empty.It saddened me; this palace had been my home for five years when I had nowhere to go; I found shelter here, companions too. They were either dead or locked up now.The residual energy led us directly towards Kyle's office. We became vigilant. Asher glanced at me and an understa
(Kyle)I watched the battle unfold through the hidden cameras while sitting on my desk in my office. Anna now had healing powers and Asher's strength was unmatched. He was a beast in the literal sense. The way he tore apart wolves and men was beyond comprehension for he possessed the power of five moonstones within him.And Anna, with that curvaceous milky body of hers, she made me hard just looking at her. How I had restrained myself last time while seeing her naked was beyond me. My eyes were glued on her and once all my plans fell into motion, I would have her as my personal sex slave. She would look beautiful moaning my name, and those plump lips of hers belonged around my cock.I was still fantasising about Anna when the demon returned to my side.His darkness affected me, but I was becoming stronger, and the plan I was concocting was essential for my own survival.He drifted like a wraith and hovered over my expensive desk. His dark beady eyes focused on me."Anna and Asher have
(Anna)The veil of heaviness the demon had caused over everyone's heart slowly lifted as it melted away into the thin air. I knew it must have returned to Kyle. Ella's lifeless body lay on the ground,Asher let out a frustrated growl, he was still half-transformed. Stepping closer to Asher, I placed my hand on his hairy back and reassured him."We will get him, don't worry.""He is getting stronger, we need to move and find Kyle. This needs to end today," Asher professed as the dawn began to break on the horizon.We began to advance towards the direction of the base, but suddenly, we were surrounded from all sides by the assassins and warriors of Shadow Howl Pack. They came out of the shadows and blocked our way.Their faces contorted into sinister grins, while some were just blank-faced as if they didn't wish to be there. Most of them carried advanced weapons like long silver-nozzled guns which I was sure contained silver bullets. Others carried swords and daggers, a few had already
(Anna)The next few days were spent in planning and training. The Luna stone had given me the power to heal my wolves. That boosted their morals and I knew it would be easier to claim victory with such a power.Once the training was completed, we decided to head towards Crescent Island with our warriors. Oliver and Ellie were to remain under Eden's supervision. I gathered them into a hug and murmured."Be good, both of you. Listen to your uncle Eden and don't make mischief. Ollie, take care of your sister."Oliver placed a kiss on my cheek with his arms around my neck, he said."I promise Mom, I will take care of Ellie. Please! return soon.""Be careful, Mom. I will miss you." Ellie threw her small arms around me as well and whispered."I will." I kissed them both.They tightly hugged Asher, too, before we left them with Eden.Finally we left and boarded several small boats. We wanted to reach the island without getting detected, hence using Asher's ship was not an option.We went thr
(Anna)A simple shake of theirheads and bobbing of their Adam's apple was all I got in return. Asher let out a hearty chuckle."That's my mate," he proudly said and meandered over to my side, wrapping his arm around me. I melted into his touch."I proved my worth to all of you. It's time all of you do it, and then I will hand-pick my team. Each one of you will duel with me, the longer you keep standing on your feet, the more chance you have of finding yourself on my team. Let's do this."Asher let me form my rules to choose among his warriors. No one lasted more than two minutes. I selected the ones who did while trying to think out of the box as they tackled me instead of blindly charging towards me like mindless hulks.They say to fight smart, not hard. They say it right. It's all about using your mind and muscles in sync.We picked up our teams and training began. Not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. The demon could manipulate, it was important to have individ
(Anna)"It really is," I answered, gently squeezing my daughter's hand.It was cold there, a shiver ran down my spine as the chilly wind swept past us. I hid my free hand in my pocket and was glad that I had chosen warm clothes for the kids."Mom, does dad really live in a castle?" Ellie expectantly asked. She still couldn't believe it."Yes, Ellie. Look." I pointed in the distance where the spiked towers of the castle could be seen.She watched with starry eyes as the looming structure came into view. Her hands were on both sides of her cheeks."Wow! This is such an elegant castle and place, mom," she exclaimed in excitement and I couldn't agree more.I had loved the unique flora and fauna of this place, the last time I was here.Oliver had climbed down from Eden's lap and rushed back to join us."Do you like it, Ellie?" He questioned with a knowing grin."Yes! It looks right out of a fairytale," she answered gleefully. The guards bowed to us as we entered the place.Ellie began to f
(Anna)"I see," Claude finally said defeatedly. The disbelief was so blatantly visible in his eyes."We will soon have a Marking Ceremony, and then I can let you go on condition that you will stay away from us. You have done a lot for me; just let us end on a positive note," I pleaded with him, and he watched me with teary eyes.Asher and the old guardian descended the stairs. He brought the lock. I stepped away as he locked Claude up and gave the keys to the Altar Guardian for safekeeping."Don't worry, I will keep him here as long as you want. Go save the Werewolf kind," Altar Guardian gave us blessings once again as we finally left the place with me throwing one last look at Claude. He sat with his head in his hands.I was exhausted so Asher carried me all the way back to the hotel. I fell asleep in his arms.The next day, we were to head back, and this time, our destination was Whispering Bay Island, the home of Night Riders Pack; Asher's Pack. The place I had given birth to Olive