Charlotte's POV"Humphrey, I"The words were stuck, and I bit my lower lip; I couldn't do it. I couldn't say it. "Charlotte, are you okay? You're crying so much," he said out of concern, and I felt his hand on my back. I flinched involuntarily, and he pulled his hand back at my reaction."I'm sorry, Humphrey. I didn't mean to," I mumbled, unable to look at him. All the courage I had gathered vanished into thin air, and I couldn't bring myself to say what I had done."Charlotte, what are you talking about? You don't have to apologize about a thing, okay?" Humphrey said, but I shook my head.I felt like I was suffocating; I needed to get out of there. I couldn't do it.I turned around and opened the car door, and got out, unable to face Humphrey anymore. I couldn't bear the thought of seeing the hurt and anger in his eyes. I was going to lose my best friend and the person who loved me and cared for me more than anything.I couldn't. I ran back to my house, tears streaming down my fa
Charlotte's POV Brittany!I stood there as she stylishly walked out of the car, dressed in a very short and explosive blue-red with sunglasses, even though the sun was already setting. Her face was full of makeup as usual, and for some reason, she was in heels. Her fake blonde hair was tied high in a flash ponytail. I gritted my teeth, annoyed. Why did I have to bump into Brittany, of all people? She was an annoying bitch, and the first and last time she had tried to talk to me, she wanted to get me to hook her up with Asher and went as far as insulting my mom, which led to a fight with her as I slapped her. I couldn't watch this little untrained brat say such words about my mom.I remembered seeing her hanging around Asher and his friends like a fly. I was trying my best to seduce and flirt with him. Brittany was terrible news in every single way, and seeing her annoyed me. She was one of the first people to bully me for being a low-ranked wolf with no important parent as a student
Charlotte's POVI walked away from the grocery store before Brittany could utter another word. As I walked home, I kept thinking of many things: how did Brittany know I was at the pack house today?Was I being stalked?Was she paying someone in the pack house?Could it be Clarice? My eyes narrowed; she was the only one who saw me leave this morning, and she had called me a bed warmer, having had an idea of what had happened between Asher and me the previous night. Or could it be Asher himself?So many thoughts filled my mind, and I thought about it. I needed to talk to Humphrey first and foremost before any other thing; I needed to clear things up with him.I got home before I knew it and opened the door. Mom was already in the kitchen, prepping the ingredients available for dinner."Oh, sweetie, you're back?" She called as I walked into the kitchen and placed the groceries on the aisle."Yes, Mom," I forced a smile on my face. I didn't want to worry mom. She just got out of the hospi
Charlotte's POV The bell rang, signaling the beginning of the first class we had today. I walked to class with my eyes glued to the ground as everyone stared at me like I was some sort of alien. At first, I had been confused when I got to school and had so much attention, but now that I knew why everyone was staring and gossiping, I felt so embarrassed.Brittany had spread terrible rumors about me, and I couldn't fight back because it was true. I put my lips, wondering how she had found out about what happened between Asher and me. Did he tell her?I walked into the class to see the class empty. I had been walking fast to avoid everyone, so I ended up coming to class super early, as classes usually started 10 to 20 minutes after the bell rang.To my surprise, I wasn't the only one in the class. Asher was sitting at the back alone, with this phone, his legs crossed on the desk. As I saw him, I clenched my fists and felt angry. He was the reason I was feeling this way, miserable and r
Charlotte POV"Oh, look who it is. Little Cinderella, or should I say, sluterella," I heard a voice that made my blood boil. I turned around to see Brittany and her minions smirking at me.My eyes dimmed as I glared at her furiously; I wanted to rip her apart. I had never felt so much hate for someone as I felt for Brittany at the moment. She had a mocking smile on her painted lips, and her hands were folded in a sassy way In front of her."Isn't that your prince charming Humphrey? He doesn't look too good; I hope things are okay between you two," She said with fake concern, and I kept thinking if I should just ignore her and walk away or face her.I felt so angry I wanted to attack her, and it took everything in me to hold myself back and not pounce on her. I knew if I did attack her, I would not only get into trouble with the teachers and principal, I might even get expelled as I didn't come from an influential family, and nothing would make Brittany happier than seeing me being thr
Charlotte's POV Sophie turned out to be the friend I never knew I needed. I felt a little better with her by my side, and we walked to class together. She also told me to ignore the eyes on us as she was used to it already. She got extra attention after Brittany spread rumors of her being so far she weighing 200kg.I took another look at Sophie. I'd admit she was a bit chubby, but she was totally beautiful and didn't look so fat. Sophie confessed about always being left out and being alone because she had little confidence and very low self-esteem. She was always conscious as people would throw mean comments about her being plus-sized.I assured Sophie that she was beautiful, she indeed was, and anyone would be lucky to have her. Unlike Brittany, who only had a pretty face, Sophie was beautiful inside and outside. She had a gorgeous face, a stunning body, and an even more beautiful heart.Sophie was so easy to talk to, and her positivity was infectious. She told me about her love of
Humphrey's POV My mind froze in shock. Charlotte and Asher? That was impossible. Charlotte was my best friend, and Asher was...well, Asher was Asher. The thought of them together was unthinkable. After my awkward confession, Charlotte decided to give me a chance. Even though I could tell she was uncomfortable, I wanted to be selfish for once. I wanted to have her, and she seemed to be getting used to it, to use. I had taken her on a date, and I could tell it was entertaining for her and made her happy; she even let me kiss her. How did it all go wrong?I felt like Brittany was telling lies. I wanted to believe she was telling lies, but a part of me couldn't. A part of me believed her even when I didn't want to. I remember the last time I saw Charlotte when she ran off on our date. She had received a call, looked uncomfortable, and was hiding it. She ran off, saying she had something important to take care of, and I wanted to believe it was her mom who called, but it seemed too suspi
Humphrey's POVI grabbed my things and walked towards him angrily after the class was empty. "You bastard!"He was sitting in the back, looking lazy and smug as always. But today, his smirk was aimed at me, and I could feel my anger simmering just below the surface.I strode over to where he was sitting, my feet pounding the floor with "You!" I cursed, my voice low and venomous. "You're the one who's been sniffing around Charlotte, right?"Asher looked up at me, his eyes lazy and unconcerned. "Maybe," he drawled, his smirk growing wider. "You don't even love her. What's your deal? You rejected her; you don't care about her," I blurted out, frustrated, and he raised a brow."Oh, you know about that," he mumbled. "Well, that was expected; you're her best friend, after all," He emphasized best friend, making me remember where I stood in Charlotte's life, and I fisted my palm. I wanted to ram it in his face, but we were in school, and he was the Alpha's son; unfortunately, I could get i
Asher’s car came to a stop outside my home. My fingers twitched, clutching the fabric of my coat with more force than necessary. I could feel the weight of his gaze without having to look at him, though I knew it wasn't pity. No, it was something deeper, something that came with the understanding of a loss that wasn't his own.I opened the door with a force that startled me and I stepped out of the car. Asher walked me down to the doorstep and kissed me softly before I went in.I walked up to my room and everything felt still, yet somehow, there was a profound sense of absence, a void that seemed to wrap itself around me. Each step felt heavier than the last, and the gnawing sensation of guilt gnawed at me, refusing to let me find peace.Humphrey was gone. He was truly gone. He’d left with a quiet resignation that shattered me more deeply than any words could. I hadn’t fought hard enough for him to stay. Instead, I’d let him slip away, believing that it was for the best. But now, stan
I stood on the opposite side of the street, my gaze fixed on her as she lingered at the end of the sidewalk. When our eyes finally met, I saw the instant flicker of recognition ignite in hers, quickly followed by an emotional wave that surged through her, an intensity that struck me to my core. It was a look I had witnessed before, yet its power never ceased to leave me breathless.Her eyes locked onto mine, and in that split second, the weight of everything I had been avoiding came crashing down. Her body trembled as she stepped closer, her eyes shimmering with unspoken pain. She didn’t say anything, but her distress was obvious.I didn’t even think before I opened my arms, pulling her into my embrace. She fell against me, her sobs soaking into my shirt, but I didn’t mind. Her pain was like a raw wound, and I would have let it consume me if it meant giving her comfort."He’s leaving me," she whispered, her voice cracking under the weight of the sorrow that spilled out with the words.
CHARLOTTE'S POVI looked up from my phone, just as the cab pulled up at the pack house. “Thank you,” I said to the driver and got down with excitement coursing through my veins. I pressed the doorbell and only had to wait for a few minutes before a maid opened the door.She smiled warmly and ushered me in. “He's not around but you can wait for him in his room,” she says. “He will be back before you know it.”I returned the smile and made my way to Asher's room without any form of assistance. I pushed the door open and I'm immediately greeted by the sight of Asher's bed in a state of turmoil. I chuckled and walked in.Just like one would expect from a boy, Asher's room barely stays clean. I picked up a few shirts from his bed to make space for me and dropped them in his closet.I reclined on the soft bed as I scrolled through my phone. Just as I contemplated dialing Asher to inform him that I had arrived at the pack house, the door swung open, and he walked in. He looked disheveled, his
Asher's POV"Tyler, get your dick out of that bitch and get your ass to my house in 5 mins, we need to pay someone a visit!" I growled to the phone and hung up.Someone knocked on my door, and I mumbled for the person to enter. A blonde maid entered with a tray; I was a bit surprised, that was fast from the chef.The tray had a bowl containing some kind of soup in it. I watched her drop the tray on the table, and she bent in front of me, making her white lacy underwear visible. I knew what she was trying to do, so I pulled her by the skirt. She landed on my thigh and made a soft moan-like sound."Master Asher," she whispered seductively, and her eyes blinked in fake innocence. I stared at her for a moment, wondering if I should throw her on the bed and fuck the life out of her, but for some reason, I couldn't. Charlotte's sweet face appeared in my head, and I couldn't imagine touching some other girl that wasn't her. I was suddenly irritated by the girl in my arms, and I growled at h
Charlotte's POVTHE NEXT DAY "Mom, hurry, we have to leave," I yelled, and Mom came rushing down the stairs giggling."Calm down, will you? A lady has to take her time to dress," She said, and I rolled my eyes."That should be my line," I huffed at her, and she just smiled. We got out of the house and got into the cab that was waiting outside the door.I gave him the address of Mom's hospital, and we set off. On the way to the hospital, I texted Asher to make sure he was okay, and I was surprised when he informed me that he was going to be discharged today. Wasn't it too early?It's barely been three days since the accident and since he was rushed there. I sighed, thinking about how fast his injuries must have healed; he was the Alpha's son, after all, and was stronger than the bunch. The hospital probably only helped speed up his recovery and monitored him. Knowing Asher, I knew he was kind enough to nag and complain about everything, including not staying in the hospital for so lon
Asher's POV "That's all, Master Asher, you're healing so well and fast; it's very impressive!" The nurse said with a slight blush on her face."When do I get to leave here?" I asked her coldly, and she remained silent for a while before checking her note."Well, according to the hospital policies, you'll still have to stay for about a week until we are sure you're okay and fit to leave," She said, and I scoffed. A week? I was going to be couped up in this room for a week. "A week?" I hissed at her. "I'm healing just fine. I don't feel weak or tired; there's only a little scratch on my head that has stopped bleeding, and I will probably leave there by tomorrow. I don't need to stay here all couped up in this room for another week, all in the name of healing," I said, and she flinched at how harsh my tone was, not that I cared about her."W.. well, you can't leave, according to the hospital -""I am the son of the Alphas; I'm not just some regular patient here; you all should be grate
Asher's POV"Well?" I pressed, annoyed, and his face turned serious."It's Humphrey"I was taken aback. "Humphrey?" I mumbled, my eyes narrowing. Could it be.. the same Humphrey?I shook my head; no, it couldn't be. Why would he? How could he.. was he stupid?Being popular in school made everyone want me as their friend and boyfriend. And as many friends as the popularity brought me, it also gathered enemies for me.I knew there were some boys who didn't like me, with that idea that every girl around was fawning over me, and even their crushes and girlfriends shamelessly threw themselves at me.However, since I was not only popular but also came from an influential family, they didn't dare to face me. I was the only son and heir of the Alphas and Luna; I knew every parent wanted their children to be acquainted with the son of the Alphas.And even though they didn't like me, they would put on fake smiles around me and try to make me notice them, not just the boys, but the desperate gir
Charlotte's POV "I'm sorry, ma'am, but I'm here to inform you that the time is up. Our patient needs to rest," She said, and I mouthed an "oh." "I will be out now," I said, and she nodded and left. I turned to Asher and kissed his forehead. "I have to leave now; I'll be back tomorrow, promise, I said to him, and he smirked back at me. "You don't have to worry about me; I'll be fine," He said, trying to act strong, and I rolled my eyes at him. "I know," I said and got up; I waved at him and left the room. Sophie and Tyler were still sitting where I had left them. They were having a conversation, and Sophie had a little smile on her face. I frowned; although Tyler was close friends with Asher, I still didn't like or want him around me. He was my bully, and that would never change. From how he reacted at the dance night, I knew he wasn't too happy to learn Asher and I were together, not that I cared about what he liked and didn't. "Come on, Sophie, let's go," I said, and she
Charlotte's POVThe doctor, Bell, paused for a while, and then her expression softened, and she offered a small smile. "Asher is fine. He needs a few days to heal, but he is going to be okay," Doctor Bell announced, and everyone simultaneously let out a breath of relief.I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, and my heart swelled with gratitude. We had all been on edge, awaiting news of Asher's condition.And now, the doctor was out with a smile on her face and was assuring us that Asher would be fine and would recover quickly.Luna Jasmine gasped and ran to her husband, who hugged her back. He stroked her hair softly, and I heard him number something along the lines of, "I told you not to worry, Love. Doctor Bell is here, and she'll make sure Asher recovers quickly," He said, and Luna only nodded quietly.But then, the doctor dropped a bombshell. "Asher is now conscious, which is abnormal, given the severity of his injuries. However, as the Alpha's son, he's stronger than most."Luna