(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)Anna felt insulted by Kyle's words. This was something she had wished to do on her own and yet Kyle had ruined her moment. She never wished the company to be handed to her by the enemy, she wished to fight for it. His actions had made her look weak as if she had somehow secretly colluded with him"I never asked for this gift, Mr Kyle. From next time onwards, let me handle my affairs,"she tried to inform him as respectfully as possible.Kyle just sardonically smiled and brushed her suggestion off."It was just a nice gesture for you, and it's not like that. It's the end of the road."He winked while getting up from the table, hinting that they would be meeting again in the future.Anna watched him leave with an ominous feeling settling in her stomach. Shoving it down she got herself busy with all the paperwork and taking control of the company.Ruby walked over to her as Anna sat going through the tons of paperwork.
(Anna)I let out a small laugh at Asher's words, knowing too well that no one would stop them from entering the pack, considering their status."You are funny, Asher. I am coming to get you guys," I told him over the phone and jumped out of bed.Rushing over to the main door of the pack, I met Oliver and Asher. I understood he was trying to be respectful of my position and didn't barge in. Instead, he took permission, setting an example for others.I indicated to the guards to open the gates.Oliver rushed to my side as soon as he saw me and I opened my arms to receive my son. "I missed you.""I missed you too." I gave him a kiss on his cheek.Asher sauntered over behind him with his signature lopsided smile and said."He wouldn't stay back, so I had to bring him over.""I am glad you guys are here. Come let me show you around."I guided them forward towards the pack house to show them my room. It was still the same, so it held memories from back then.We headed to my room first. Oliv
(Anna)My worst nightmare seemed to have come true.I got no response from Oliver. He was nowhere to be found.How could he just disappear in mere seconds?Did someone kidnap him?"Nooo! We have to find him Asher…" I slumped to the ground but Asher's strong arms caught and steadied me. His worried and angered face said it all.Tears welled up in my eyes as I took Oliver's watch from Asher and hugged it close to my chest.His innocent face and beautiful smile continually flashed in front of my eyes. Ellie's small hands squeezed my arm, trying to console me as Asher guided me forward."I know, Anna. We will find him. Our son is strong, have faith. Besides, kidnappers must have an agenda for taking Oliver. Everyone knows who he is, they wouldn't harm him."Asher tried to reassure me. I knew he was just trying to put a bold front, and inside, he was as disturbed by this event as I was. But his words made sense, and I found a little solace in them."It's Ruby's doing. I know it, but she wo
(Anna)A ray of hope ignited in our hearts hearing this news."Can you take us to the location where you sighted Ruby?" Asher asked with a plea."Of course! Alpha King, if you will follow me." The older woman moved ahead and we quickly followed her. She led us to a muddy area near the North border."Here! I saw her hurrying away," the old woman pointed and we rushed to look for any clues.We scanned the area. Asher bent down to inspect closely. He found some messy footprints and beckoned me to his side."Anna! Look, someone seemed to have hurriedly passed through here."I lowered myself to see the footprints up close. They seemed to have been made from a long heel because there were holes in the ground along with half footprints, meaning the wearer was a woman with heels.There were a few smaller prints, all muddled up, which made me anxious because they could be Oliver's, but I wasn't sure.Quietly but anxiously, I began to follow the footprints; Asher was right behind me, staying on
(Anna)I slowly fainted and lost consciousness. Darkness engulfed me, and for a while, I was lost.Suddenly, I was hurled down as if I was free-falling from a cliff. Just like I had done by jumping into the Vaium Sea on that day six years ago, but I never hit the water and kept falling into the pitch darkness below.My heart thumped so fast as the fear of the unknown gripped it.Finally, I heard a faint voice calling out to me and I landed on something soft. It was like dropping on black cotton or a dark cloud.Collecting myself I tried to glance into the direction from which the voice was calling my heart.A dim light could be seen in the distance. Getting up, I began to move towards the light, it was guiding me to it. The nearer I got the brighter it became and the relaxer my heart got. Its warmth filled me up.It seemed to be alive and pulsing, like a beacon. The ground underneath my feet was not hard so my feet sunk in at times.Finally, I reached the place with the source of ligh
(Asher)I found no signs of Oliver or Ruby. Annoyed and raged, I continued to prowl through the grounds, when one of the Omegas came running to me.Breathless, he informed me, "Alpha Carol has been injured; we have shifted her to the infirmary."My heart dropped into a bottomless pit. First Oliver and now Anna, I felt my whole life crumbling."Take me to her," I ordered with my hands clenching into tight fists. He respectfully bowed and said."Follow me, Alpha King."We hurried along; the closer I got to the infirmary, the more my heart became agitated.Blaze suddenly became restless in my head, he stood on his hackles and growled in pain.'What's wrong?' I grumbled to Blaze.'I can sense our mate, our second chance mate. I can scent her, she is inside and she is injured,' he painfully growled.Hearing his words sent a euphoric rush running through me. I picked up my pace and pushed past the door to enter the infirmary.The pack doctor and nurses had all gathered around Anna as she la
(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