(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
(Anna)After the long and joy-filled day at the mall, we headed home. Oliver had fun, he was playing with the red toy car I had bought for him.Reaching home I put away the new clothes we had bought today in his closet. Extracting a pair of new sleeping suits in a sky blue shade I told Oliver to take a bath, brush his teeth and change.I was still arranging his closet when Oliver appeared from the bathroom with his nightshirt open and posing like an action hero. His fingers combed his wet hair.I laughed at his actions but knew he would grow up to be as handsome as his father one day. She-wolves would fight for his attention and he would be one popular alpha male."You are going to be a heartthrob for the she-wolves. They will be envious of your attention." I teased while hanging his clothes in the closetOliver stepped closer to me as he proudly spoke, puffing his tiny chest out."I have been training with my pack since I was four. I plan to become a successful successor to my father
(Anna)The next day I woke up early. Oliver was still fast asleep. I contently smiled and pressed a small kiss on Oliver's temple before leaving the bed.Making my way to my room I freshened up and fixed a healthy breakfast for Oliver. I made blueberry pancakes and steamed buns alongside a banana milkshake.After serving the breakfast I went to wake up Oliver. He woke up, slowly opening his beautiful eyes and spreading his arms upwards."Good morning!" He mumbled."Good morning! Handsome," I cheerfully answered, "Rise and shine, we have to go to the amusement park today, remember."He happily jumped out of the bed and rushed to the bathroom.We had a wholesome breakfast and he loved eating everything I had prepared."Thanks, Anna! It was delicious," he showed his gratitude, swelling my heart.After breakfast we changed and were about to head out with Asher's personal guards when my phone chimed. I had earlier informed Asher that I would be taking Oliver to the amusement park today.Ta
(Anna)His sudden question threw me off, making my mouth hit the ground with shock. A wave of warmth travelled through me and I wondered if he was joking or was serious.One could never tell with Asher. Was he being sincere or merely mocking me to prompt a reaction?Before I could formulate an answer, Oliver dragged me along towards the pirate boat."Hurry! I want side seats," Oliver jabbered as Asher followed us on sure and confident steps. A small smile twisting his lips.I knew this was a topic we needed to approach subtly and not in a hurry, definitely not like this.So I avoided approaching the topic for now.We settled in the boat and belted up. Oliver perched between Asher and me and was over-excited for the ride. It had been a while since I had taken this one.The boat began to gradually swing, picking up pace with every completed swing. Soon it was fast enough to make people and their pups scream.To my surprise, Oliver was sitting normally with his hands raised. The air swep
(Anna)Everyone else kept their distance from us for Asher had let out his overpowering aura. It weighed heavily on others as he moved with ease. It didn't seem like he was carrying a 55 kg woman on his back.I snickered knowing he did it on purpose to intimidate the other contestants. That dark aura was something not everyone could handle."Go! Go!" I prompted him forward and he obeyed. His sturdy legs moved on the track at such a fast speed that the world was nothing but a blur around me. My hair whirled behind as adrenaline rushed through my body.I kept clinging to him. My arms rested along his heaving chest. The rhythms of his sturdy heart I could sense as its beats mingled with mine and beat as one. We ran as one unit, even breathing as one.Somehow.The lead between us and other couples grew and amidst cheers and applause, we effortlessly crossed the finish line and stood first. No one was even closer to us as we won by a huge margin.Although it was mostly Asher's offer I coul
(Author's POV)Anna followed Oliver into the haunted house. The area was shrouded in darkness, the eerie silence enveloped them. It was broken only by the distant howls of wolves. In the distance, they saw the flickering lanterns casting long, twisted shadows on the ground. The path led to an opening with gnarled trees, their branches reaching out like skeletal hands.Anna couldn't help but be impressed with the way it had been developed. She caught up to Oliver and tried to hold his hand. The dense fog swirled around their feet, obscuring the uneven ground and adding to the feeling of disorientation."Let go, Anna," he yelled in frustration as the air was cold and damp, carrying the scent of decay and something else, something primal.Suddenly the rogue werewolves appeared. They emerged from the shadows, their eyes glowed menacingly red. Their costumes were disturbingly realistic, with matted fur, sharp claws, and fangs that glistened in the dim light. They moved with an unnatural ag
(Anna)The excruciating pain in my shoulder was spreading through my whole body now. I was afraid to drift into unconsciousness. Not having my wolf came with a disadvantage, I couldn't see in the dark and comprehend where my attacker was taking me.The thought of Oliver's safety drifted through my mind and I could only hope in this situation that he was safe and had made it to Asher.My feet finally touched the ground as he lowered me. I was still disoriented and had no clue where I was. Needing to rely on my other senses I tried to focus and felt him move to my left, towards my injured shoulder.Agonising pain ripped through me as I tried to move my arm and launch an attack on my attacker. My movements were way slower because of the injury and he received ample time to dodge, moving to my front.My eyes tried to focus on him, but the man was shrouded in darkness and wore all black. He shifted like a wraith, dangerous and lithe. His movements were swift and effortless and I knew he wa
(Asher)Oliver's tantrums regarding Anna had been increasing with each passing day. While the woman left me sexually frustrated, she was becoming an important need for Oliver.Picking up the polar bear I handed it to my guard and made my way to where Oliver and Anna had disappeared too. As I reached outside the haunted house, I halted.There was this strange feeling that weaved inside me as if something terrible had happened.At that moment, I saw a staff member guiding a very disturbed-looking Oliver. As soon as he saw me, Oliver rushed and I spread my arms for him. My heart jolted seeing the tears running down his reddened face.Oliver hardly ever cried and seeing him like that jolted my heart in the worst possible ways.What could have gone wrong and where was Anna?"It's okay, I got you." I hugged him closer to my chest as he rubbed his eyes and hiccuped, unable to speak. Tremors rocked his small body and it disturbed my peace. Blaze surfaced as well, wanting to know what had our
(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