(Anna)I blinked at him trying to shove the rage down. The way his voice was trembling, I knew he was lying.Using the back of the shuriken knife I punched his temple. He fell to the ground with a shriek. For men so big they fall easily."Who sent you? Was it Ruby? Tell me the truth about where Oliver is."The man was perplexed as he got up and rubbed his temple. His companions were scrambling to their feet as well."Ruby? We don't know anyone by that name. We were sent by a man to find you," one of them responded."Who?" I asked, narrowing my eyes at him, threatening him with my knife.Who would want to come for me? Noah's name surfaced and I wondered if he had found my true identity and wanted me dead. But was he stupid enough to send these idiotic thugs my way?"Take me to him, right NOW," I demanded, kicking another one and he howled in pain. My alpha aura leaked out, even without my wolf I possessed a dominant one. Their knees shivered and their heads bowed in submission."Fine,
(Asher)I had doubts about Anna so I asked my assistant, Haden to follow her wherever she would take Oliver out of the house. He did just the same when they decided to visit the amusement park.She cunningly went to the side when a bunch of rogues tried to snatch Oliver from his guard by shooting him in the stomach with a silver bullet. Sending the whole park into chaos.Haden intervened when they were trying to put Oliver in the van. He beat them to the pulp and rescued Oliver from them.One of them informed Haden that it was Anna who had paid them to kidnap my son. He told the guards to take them to one of our secret locations.When Haden called and informed me, I was beyond livid and hurried to be by my son's side. Oliver was pretty shaken up and he was crying when I arrived.I quickly hugged and calmed him."Don't cry, I am here. It will be alright." He clung to me and stifled his cries.I decided to take Oliver to my secret residence, another apartment I owned in a seaside condom
(Anna)Seeing Asher visibly relax and Oliver alive, lifted a mountain of burden off my shoulders. But someone had tried to frame me, I couldn't forgive and forget."I am going to get to the bottom of this matter and once I do, heads are going to roll," I announced, staring at Asher.A hint of a smile I observed tugging at his lips at my statement. He never smiled."I am on it too. Will share the findings with you. Be very vigilant. It seems like we have some common enemies," Asher told me while getting up and calling Oliver to his side.Oliver refused and kept clutching my hand. He expectantly stared at me and asked."Will you have dinner with me? I am hungry."And it dawned on me that he mustn't have eaten anything amidst the kidnapping fiasco."You didn't eat anything?" I asked and he shook his head at me. It pained me to see that a child was left hungry because of someone's evil plans."I am starving and I would love to eat something delicious. Please, please, come with us," he ins
(Anna)"Please! Both of you. Stop fighting. Can we have one peaceful day after everything we have been through?" Oliver asked, staring wistfully from me towards his dad.Both of us quieted down. A silent understanding passed between us."I apologise, Ollie. I didn't mean to upset you. We won't fight," I tried to reassure him as he climbed onto my lap and laid his head on my chest hugging me."I will eat with you more from now on and will take you out too once we have captured whatever enemy is after us," Asher spoke from the front as he singlehandedly manoeuvred the car and took a sharp left turn."Really? Dad," Oliver excitedly clapped and Asher grunted in approval.The boorish alpha had a soft spot for his son, I just needed to enlarge it and ensure he understood how much his presence meant to his child."Can I tell a joke?" Oliver expectantly asked."Of course!""Which letter has the most water in it?" Oliver questioned, grinning from ear to ear. I knew the answer but faked ignoran
(Anna)His jaw was set tight upon hearing the comments but he remained tight-lipped. But I found them rather amusing and pursed mine.Did we really come off as a family of three?Oliver lifted his head and pressed a tender kiss on my cheek, startling me. His arms went around my neck as he endearingly smiled.The love and care bubbled inside me at his action and my heart completely melted. This was a different kind of love, a love I hadn't previously experienced. A loved one couldn't name but just feel with the depth of one's heart.Asher grunted at his action, it clearly didn't meet the standard he had set up for his son.Seeing his disgruntled father, Oliver leaned towards him and kissed his cheek too."Relax! Dad," he whispered to him and I had to giggle at the dumbfounded expressions that spread on Asher's face. He couldn't believe what had just happened and he couldn't hide the surprise.At least the scowl disappeared.The restaurant owner, Mr Shu appeared at that time and respect
(Asher)After finishing talking to Haden where I told him to keep me posted about the situation. I curiously watched Anna and Oliver converse. In between our food was served and all three of us began to eat. It was delicious and my hot pot was not spicy at all.Anna clearly saw a child in Oliver but what she didn't understand was both of us were lycans.We possessed immense power, physical and mental. Both of which needed to be monitored or they could break the human part of us.We were always trained from a very young age to hide our emotions and feelings. To remain detached and focus on the tasks at hand.I had personally trained Oliver in all these departments and he was capable enough to handle and manage different tasks within the pack.At that moment, I was seeing a very different Oliver. He was completely immersed in Anna and everything she was saying. He wished to impress her with his talks of adventures.Seeing him in this light, showed that he was still a child and yet he wa
(Anna)After we had finished our dinner, I had to use the restroom so I excused myself."I will clear the bill and take Oliver to the car. You can join us there," Asher said, taking Oliver's hand."It's my treat, I will pay the bill," I informed him, grabbing my bag."Consider it my treat, this time around. Maybe next time," Asher said and I nodded feeling slightly special to be treated by the Alpha King.Making my way to the restroom I relieved myself and then proceeded to wash my hands and face.Drying them I exited the restroom only to be blocked by a tall blonde with a neon pink peplum dress accentuating her curvy body. She wore more makeup than necessary giving her a look of a prepped-up Barbie doll and that scowl on her face screamed trouble."You are here with Mr Ludwig. What does he see in someone so plain?" She sneered and I had to let out a huff. These girls and the jealousy that stemmed from them."Simplicity, maybe he is allergic to blondes with pink fetish," I retorted ba
(Anna)Several colours passed on Noah's face, seeing me stand there with Asher. Since I wasn't wearing contact lenses or the wig he recognised it was me."So…so it had been you all along?" He asked, dumbfounded, his eyes almost bursting from his sockets. He indeed was dumb to not recognise me until now."Yes! It was me. What do you want, Noah?" I asked, fully turning to face him, as Asher stood tall behind me. I could sense his heat and it was reassuring in ways I couldn't explain."So first you tried to seduce me to make your way back in the pack and now you are trying to seduce another man? Ruby was right about you. You are indeed shameful and have changed," he taunted pointing his finger towards Asher and me. I heard Asher snort behind me at the allegation. He clearly found this clown amusing.My anger spiked though, the disgust coiled inside me and I wished to land a slap on his face. How did I find him handsome once upon a time?Did he not recognise the Alpha King he was desperat
(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