(Anna)I brought Claude with me to my apartment. He said he needed a place to stay until he could get a hotel. I decided to let him stay for he had done a lot for me back at The Shadow."Nice place," he complimented while settling down on the sofa with his arm spread on the armrest. His lecherous eyes followed me around my living room as I searched for a vase. His gaze made me feel extremely uncomfortable."You can turn on the TV," I suggested, plucking the vase out of a cabinet and placing the flowers he had brought for me in it. I began to add fresh water."I am fine like this," he said with the click of his tongue and kept on staring.After placing the cylindrical vase on the table, I sat on the sofa as far away as possible from him."So how long are you going to be staying in Howler City?" I asked, trying to divert his attention from me and easing the tense atmosphere."It depends on the mission and considering how long it progresses. I might be staying a while," he answered, his
(Anna)Opening the door I found myself face to face with two individuals who were fast occupying every part of my life.Oliver and Asher.Asher had a hint of smile tugging on his plump lips as he carried a very sullen looking Oliver. The little ones' beautiful eyes were swollen red along with the tip of his nose. He dramatically sniffed loudly and threw himself towards me from Asher's arms. I quickly caught him."Annnaaa!" He cried out and hugged me as if his life was dependent on it. Asher pursed his lips together, seeing his dramatics."What's wrong Oliver?" I asked softly, rubbing his back."I missed your food, I haven't eaten anything since you left. Please, make me something," he told me with a sniffle. My heart ached hearing that he hadn't eaten, although I had instructed the guards to get him a meal and fed him before leaving.Gently I stroked his hair and calmed him down."Don't worry, I will cook for you whatever you want. Stop crying." I placed a small kiss on his head and h
(Asher)I decided to visit Oliver and Anna first before heading off on the mission to gather moonstones.As soon as I entered the house, Oliver came running to me with a very solemn face. His expression told me he meant serious business.He huffed, placing both his hands on his tiny waist, trying to appear like a big guy."Dad! We have a serious issue at hand. Did you see the picture I sent you?" He said, seeming utterly distressed. Extending his hand, he grabbed mine and began dragging me along. I quietly followed, letting him take the lead."I did," I said in all seriousness.Seating me on the lounger, he climbed on and sat beside me."So you understand how tough the situation is? My mate is being stolen from right under my nose. Can you help?" He asked with such profound sadness that I had to extend my hand and pat his head."Don't worry little one, I won't let anyone take Anna. We will get rid of that man trying to get close to her." The belief that she was my woman now had cement
(Asher's POV)I felt the muscles in her body go taut, her breath came out ragged as her scent flooded my nose. A single drop of sweat drizzled down the smooth skin of her neck.With an agitated heart, I awaited her answer and then she turned in my hold. Her green eyes, which were mostly serene like a rainforest, were sharp at that moment. I saw something feral simpering there, something evil. This wasn't the Anna I had come to know. The woman who was also the mother of my child.Without warning, she tried to punch me, but I saw it coming from the side of my eyes and dodged. Another one she hurled my way, her face contorted into rage."Anna! What are you doing?" I asked, swiftly dodging her punches which she relentlessly threw at me. I was perplexed at her reaction, what had gotten her so triggered?Instead of slowing down, her punches picked up the pace, her jaw tightened to the point of hurting her. My heart ached to see such a violent response. Her punches didn't make contact with m
(Anna)Asher's touch was soothing and warm. His lips murmured against my skin but as soon as he whispered the word 'home' something triggered my brain.The images of my father lying dead in the pool of his blood and the mangled bodies of his comrades swirled in my brain. An uncontrollable darkness swept and blanketed me in its hold, making me lose control.An ominous voice emerged in my brain, speaking only one word.'Kill!''Kill!''Kill!'I lost all control over myself as the darkness shrouded me for a while and chaos broke out. My consciousness was pushed into the deep crevices of my brain. As the murderous intent took over and I attacked.A small voice pricked at my consciousness and it grew stronger, trying to bring me out of the darkness I had gotten myself stuck in.It was like a flicker of light beaming from above and guiding me towards itself. The murderous urges began to be nipped down and I began to gain the control of my body and actions.As the swirling dark urges disappe
(Anna)Oliver tugged at my shirt to get my attention and my heart wrecked with remorse and guilt from his words as I stared at him with gloomy eyes.Bending down, I extended my hand and slowly rubbed Oliver's neck."I am sorry, Oliver. I truly am. Next time if I ever lose control, you should stay away from me. Promise, you will do as I have said."He slowly nodded at me with teary eyes and I extended my pinky finger towards him."Make a pinky promise that you will do as I have asked."He brought forward his own pinky finger and tangled it with mine, he pleaded with sadness swirling in his eyes that looked exactly like mine."I promise, Anna. But please don't leave us."Slowly I embraced Oliver, letting my warmth soothe him. He was so sharp and observant that, at times, I forgot he was just a kid. And today I had hurt him, something I never wanted to do. So I told him in a trembling voice, my body was still recovering from the traumatic experience I had."Oliver, my life is complicated
(Anna)Today marked the sixth death anniversary of my father and the massacre at my pack. A memorial had been constructed inside the pack at the place where they were killed.Noah had already permitted me to visit the pack whenever. He had notified the guards so I was easily let in.Carrying a few black roses I made my way to the memorial with a heavy heart. Tears burnt the back of my eyes as I saw the epitaph. Stepping closer I placed the roses on it and traced my finger on the black cold marble. I closed my eyes, sending a silent prayer.I missed my father and couldn't help but wonder how my life would have turned out had he been alive."Dad, I miss you," I silently whispered, stifling a cry. My heart ached, and I wished to visit my parent's room.My feet carried me in its direction; along the way, I met some of my pack members, but they turned in the other direction, seeing me approach. Fear was evident in their eyes, which wrenched my heart in the worst possible ways. How Noah and
(Anna)~Dhuzz!~I reacted instantly and pushed Noah out of the range of the bullet. It swept right past his ear and hit the wall behind him, leaving a hole in it.Noah was left in utter disbelief at being shot at by Ruby as his head smashed against the opposite wall and he fell unconscious.I didn't have time to entertain him anymore; if he had been smart, he should have seen her betrayal coming.Seeing me pushing him out of the danger, Ruby fumed and screamed out in frustration and she turned the gun my way."Die!"I had already anticipated her move and shifted closer to her. Before she could pull the trigger, I kicked her hand; the gun flew out and cluttered to the ground a few meters away from her.She growled in anger, fury driving her crazy. Instantly, she began to transform; her nightgown tore apart as her limbs began to grow and hair sprouted out.She landed on all fours, the skin of her mouth pulled back revealing her sharp fangs to me. The Death danced in the eyes of her wolf