(Author's POV)Taking Asher's advice, Anna began to frequent the social events of Howler City. From charity auctions to gala dinners.She would put on lavish gowns with matching heels. Curl up her hair and hold a fancy clutch in her hand. While her other one would be wrapped around Asher's arm.They made a perfect couple, the media and paparazzi couldn't get enough of them. Their pictures would be flashed and made headlines."The heiress returns with a bang.""The forgotten heiress makes a glamorous comeback.""The foxy heiress and the handsome Alpha King."Every newspaper printed their own version of the headlines and story. Every social media ran their pictures. The Howler City was caught in a frenzied storm, created by Anna Carol.Soon it became well-known that she was very close to the Alpha King as well his young son, Prince Oliver. It added to her popularity which soared within days.The members of Anna's Pack who were loyal to Ruby began to secretly come and meet her. Some of t
(Anna)(NSFW Content)Everything was going on smoothly. I had made a successful return to society. The media couldn't get enough of me and Asher and the members of my pack had begun to trust me again. Their sincere apologies brought me intense satisfaction.Soon I would win enough favours to slide into the role meant for me and oust Ruby forever.Asher and I arrived back home from an afternoon event. After changing my heavy glittery gown, and slipping on a comfortable shirt with a Pokémon on it, I made my way to the kitchen to cook something delicious for Asher and Oliver. I settled for egg-fried rice and shrimp soup.As I began to cook Asher entered the kitchen in grey slacks and a black tank top. Every muscle in his body was on display for me to feast on. Seemed like he had just stepped down from a modelling runway.He opened the fridge and extracted an apple, leaning forward and giving me a perfect view of his sculpted buns.Closing the fridge he tossed the apple in the air and eff
(Anna)"Hey! What's wrong?" I bent down and quickly reached out to wipe the tears off his chubby cheek. My heart ached to see him cry like that.Taking his hand I brought him inside the room so we could sit and talk. Asher had gone to the bathroom to shower and change."You didn't–even make food for me last night. It was unfinished and then—you didn't even come to my room—to wish me goodnight or give me a kiss." He hiccuped, rubbing his eyes and crying some more.The pangs of guilt gripped my heart. I was so consumed with Asher that I completely forgot about Oliver."I am so sorry, Oliver. I should have done all that. I promise this will never be repeated. Please, have it in your heart to forgive me?" I requested while touching my ears and sincerely apologising to him.He gave me a hurtful look before speaking in his enraged voice."It's not your fault, it's my father's fault. He has stolen you away from me."Asher exited the bathroom at that moment with a towel in his hand to dry his
(Anna)Asher slowly tangled his hands in my hair and painfully spoke"Anna! My previous mate was a conniving woman. She caused me and my pack irreparable damage just to get my money. I loved her, but she used me, and then she cheated on me and ran away with a vast amount. It made me believe that women only wanted money."His face had hardened like granite and I knew he was stuck in some bad memory."Not all women," I sadly answered, trying to stabilise my emotions.His agonised eyes dipped towards me as he answered."I know that now, I didn't know it before. You changed my thinking by creeping into my heart and enlarging it with your love. Besides, I can't mate with just anyone. Blaze wouldn't let me, his power is so intense that I can literally kill someone. That's why I chose surrogacy. Just to keep you safe. I am sorry, Anna. I made a very grave mistake of keeping you from your child."His face spoke volumes so did his eyes of how sorry and disturbed he was due to his decision."Yo
(Anna)For a second I remained rooted in my spot from shock and tried to call her.'Sable, please talk to me.' But I didn't hear from her again. She was still too weak. With a rapidly beating heart, I rushed to Asher to give him the good news.Opening the door of his room, I quickly stepped inside and found him sleeping, so peacefully. The burdens he carried, the secrets he kept, and the misunderstandings he held had all been resolved today, and it reflected on his face. It was calm like the surface of the lake on a sunny day.I tiptoed to him and brushed away his silky onyx-shaded hair. Leaning over, I slowly kissed the side of his lips. The low stubble pricked my lips but I welcomed it.His magical eyes opened and all I saw was myself in them. Those thin lips slowly spread into a beautiful smile."Anna!" He hoarsely called me out, putting his hands around my waist and dragging me close to his chest."Asher! I want to become your partner and your Luna. You and Oliver are everything t
(Anna)"What's wrong? Who was on the phone?"Asher questioned, the breakfast was forgotten as both of them watched me with concern."Ruby,"I told them with clenched teeth."What does she want?"Oliver seethed out. He hated the woman for hurting me and was very open about his hostility towards her.I explained the whole situation to Asher and Oliver and the three of us sat pondering with creases on our forehead."Do you think Kyle is behind this? Or it's simply Ruby's another scheme."I asked, placing my head on the sofa's headrest. We had lounged in the living room now."It could be either but irrespective of who is behind this, we need to be very careful on how we approach it. This could be another trap,"Asher answered, placing his milkshake glass down."I understand but with the moonstone from my pack missing and most probably Ruby having it. I think I will go meet her. It's our only chance to get some inf
(Anna)As soon as I got in the car, Ruby called me."Arrive at the Lakster Bridge, a car will be waiting for you there. Get in and my men will bring you straight to me,"she passed a string of instructions."Fine!"I replied irritatedly before ending the call.I told Haden to take me to the Lakster Bridge. Soon, we reached there, and a black car with tinted windows was waiting for us. Two burly men were waiting by its side for me with their arms crossed on their chests.Haden suspiciously watched them."Are you sure about this, Anna?"He apprehensively asked."Yes! I can't back down."Throwing open the door I climbed out and walked towards the men. They gave me lewd looks which repulsed me to my core.One of them held a blindfold and flashed me a crooked smile."We will need to blindfold you, can't have you find out the location.""I see."Turning to Haden I told him to return. He silently
(Anna)The decision-making meeting for the Carol Industries was being held today.Dressed up in a moss green silk blouse with a tie in front and a pencil skirt with high heels, I was ready to take everyone on.Today was the day the vote for the next CEO of Carol Industries would be cast and although quite a few members of my pack had sworn allegiance to me, it still could go in the favour of either Ruby or me."Are you sure about doing this alone?"Asher asked as he parked the car in the underground parking lot and faced me with deep concerns lining his ruggedly handsome face."Yes! I will meet you after. This is my fight."I leaned in and pecked his lips, his hand slithered to my head and he prolonged our kiss."Call me if they give you a tough time. I am always here for you,"Asher reassured me again, and I smiled at his concerns before exiting the car. This man was turning out to be everything I had dreamt about.Tak
(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