(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
(Anna)Seeing Noah's face change colours like a chameleon gave me more satisfaction than I could have imagined. His mouth was opened like a fish out of water seeing Oliver.It seemed like he recognised him, at least. Taking the opportunity to embarrass him some more, I made the introductions, pointing towards Asher."This is Mr Asher Ludwig, the renowned Alpha King and my employer."Noah visibly gulped, trying to hide his surprise and astonishment. He had literally made a fool of himself in front of the very person he wished to make an impression.The ear-splitting grin on my face kept widening the more I stared at Noah's. Asher sideglanced me with his eyebrows raised and I quickly adjusted my smile so it wouldn't be too obvious."I apologise for my offensive behaviour Alpha King, I didn't know…" Noah's voice weakened instantly and took on a flattering tone. His face was ashamed.Asher blatantly ignored him and without saying a word turned towards Oliver and gathered him up in his arm
(Anna)Oliver didn't seem disturbed by his father's absence. I concluded that it was a normal occurrence for him. Asher must occasionally leave him in the hands of his guards and servants before."I know dad will be back in a few days. I am not worried," he told me promptly when I went to fetch him from school. He looked extremely cute in his back and white uniform.I bent down and kissed his cheek."We will have a great time. Would you like to go to the mall today?" I asked, helping him settle in the car."Yes, please!" I observed he was excited at the thought.So after eating lunch and changing clothes where Oliver insisted on wearing his black tailored suit we decided to hit the mall."Why don't we buy some new and fun clothes for you?" I asked Oliver as we stopped outside the famous Dalmon Mall."Sounds like a plan." He agreed and we got down from the car.Two of us made our way in followed by two armed buffed guards of Asher.We went to a kid's brand first and entered through the