(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
(Anna)I was drifting in and out of consciousness. My eyes slowly opened and I tried to take in my surroundings. The lights had been dimmed but it seemed like a hotel room.My body burnt from the effects of the drug the masked man had injected in me. My body sizzled with a need to be touched, to be filled.The sheen of sweat coated my body and ran down my temples.The intimate area between my legs was excruciatingly pained as if someone had set it on fire. My skin had crimsoned and I felt itchy and restless. This made me thrash on the bed I had been placed on.The sensations it caused made me realise that I had been drugged by an aphrodisiac.During my time in Shadow, I had been injected with aphrodisiacs as part of my training. To achieve a level of self-control and remain level-headed in case an enemy was able to inject me with it.This seemed like a milder dose and my brain still functioned, fighting against the gripping effects of this drug.I remembered my phone but it seemed to
(Anna)(NSFW Content Ahead)As soon as Asher had entered the room and beaten the crap out of Eugene. My body's condition worsened. His scent drove me over the edge and I lost all my resolve to hold myself back. The sweltering heat of my body craved Asher's touch, only he could sate the physical primal hunger that was blinding me in that instant.Slowly climbing out of bed I approached him as he passed instructions to his guards. Once the door closed, I touched his shoulder and felt their electricity charge through me. He turned and I could no longer hold myself back. My lips found his and he responded with equal fervour as if starved for centuries.A low growl he let out, his hands grabbed my waist prompting my legs to slide up. I snugly wrapped them against his waist as he steadied me and carried me to the bed.Our lips locked on to each other, my hands slipped into his soft raven hair and I clutched them, jerking his head back so I could deepen this tantalising kiss. It was liquefyi
(Asher)No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get enough of Anna Caroll. Her scent and body had completely enticed me. Considering she had a mate before, I didn't understand how she was so tight. Her internal walls had clamped my dick every time I had invaded her.It had been like forever since I felt such attraction to a woman.Her scent had woven itself around me, tethering me and Blaze to her. He hounded me to wake her up and take her one more time. But I could see she was injured and exhausted, almost passed out now. Her chubby cheeks were still tinted red as her chest slowly rose and fell.'She is an exquisite creature,' Blaze purred in my head like a love-sick puppy.I covered her with a blanket so she could rest and went into the bathroom to take a cold shower.Once I exited the bathroom with a towel around my waist. I called Haden and asked him to bring me a medical kit and fresh clothes for us. He arrived soon with the required items and I partially opened the door to receiv
(Anna)Low morning light woke me up and I opened my eyes, letting my vision clear. My mind grappled to understand my surroundings and then the flashes of the previous day rippled through my brain.My hand instinctively went to my shoulder wound. I couldn't sense much discomfort. The excruciating pain had numbed to a slow dullness. There was a fresh bandage there now.Someone treated my wounds and bandaged me up. A sense of being cared for stemmed inside me and warmed my whole being.The memories of the previous night spent with Asher brimmed my brain in full force. The embarrassment flooded me and I blushed down to the roots of my hair.What had I been thinking?I wasn't even thinking.Like a woman lost to her primal desires I had thrown myself towards the man.The feel of his raw dick plunging and ravaging my insides was something I could still feel. The mere thought of it made my ears warm up. The man was the embodiment of sexiness and virility.Who could in their right mind be able
(Author's POV)The news of Eugene's failure soon reached Ruby. She was livid, learning not only he had failed to end Anna's life but had also gotten himself captured by the Alpha King.She clutched her phone tightly in her hand listening to one of her men whom she had sent to keep an eye on Eugene from a distance."Keep me updated, don't engage," she instructed her man with gritted teeth before ending the call.The rage fully consumed her as her whole body trembled and her nostrils flared. She hurled her phone across the room; it collided with the opposite wall, and its screen shattered. The cracks like spiderwebs appeared on the screen as it cluttered to the ground.She paced her room impatiently trying to understand why the Alpha King went to such lengths to protect Anna. If it hadn't been for his interference she would have gotten rid of Anna, who was stuck like a thorn in her throat.In her search centred on Asher, she had learnt that he was a ruthless beast who never spared anyon
(Anna)I took a warm bath, letting all the sweat and fluids from our encounter last night be washed away. Taking extra care to not wet my bandages. Changing into the dress Asher had ordered for me, I slipped out of the bathroom.Asher was still sitting on the sofa but held out his hand. His eyes momentarily scanned me and my damp hair but then he averted his gaze."Here, you dropped your phone. Oliver retrieved it." A sense of relief washed over me seeing my phone intact."Oh! What a relief," I let out a hearty chuckle and plucked it from his hand. Our fingers met for the briefest of seconds, making a shiver run through me.Punching in my code, I opened my phone and saw Alpha Lancelot's message.Clicking it open, I read the message, which turned out to be an invitation to a banquet he was holding in my honour the very same night.He was requesting my presence. It seemed like the news of my return had travelled fast, and my association with Asher led to everyone treating me in a differ
(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