Charlotte's POVWe were some in the kitchen, and then I turned to him with a serious expression."Asher," I called. "Tell me why you're really here.""Huh," he looked surprised by my sudden question.As I turned to face Asher, I could see the serious expression on his face. I asked him, my voice firm but curious, "What are you really doing here, Asher? What's going on?"Asher took a deep breath, his eyes locked on mine. "Alright, you caught me. I came to convince you to come to the dance with me, Charlotte. I was serious about what I said to the crowd. I know I messed up before, but I can't help how I feel. And I feel like I need to make it right with you."His words took me aback. I hadn't expected him to be so sincere, so genuine. I could see the vulnerability in his eyes, and it made my heart melt. I had been so angry with him for so long that I never realized Asher could have emotions like this."Asher, I...I don't know what to say," I stuttered. "You hurt me so badly before. I do
Sophie's POV I saw my phone ringing and was confused. It was Charlotte calling; I picked up to hear her ask how I was doing in a worried tone. My heart melted at the thought of how much Charlotte cared about me. Ever since Mom died, Dad drastically changed for the worse, and I had never had anyone to really look out for or care for me.No one to ask how I was doing, how I felt, no one to stand with me and fight back those who bullied me. And now, I finally found someone who could relate to and understand how I felt. Charlotte was the friend I needed and never knew I needed. It was just a day since we had met, but it felt like we had known each other for a lifetime. We acted and looked out for each other, and we were more sisters than friends.Charlotte kept apologizing for standing by and not doing anything while Dad was assaulting me. She kept apologizing for being useless, and I had to tell her it was okay and that I was used to it, which made her more worried.I had to assure her
Sophie's POV "Sneak into the pack house, Sophie, and find those expensive gems; obey or anything of value, and bring them to. Me. We need them to survive." I was horrified and scared, but he just shook me, his eyes cold and hard. "Do it, Sophie. Do it, or else I'll make you live in regret," Dad said to me coldly and released my neck as I was running out of breath.I fell to the ground, feeling my head spin, and he only looked at me in disgust and annoyance. "You better do as I say, Sophie." He glared at me and stormed out of my room, leaving me on the floor and in tears. I sat there for minutes, crying and thinking about how unfair life was to me.Dad was being so cruel and unfair to me; I wondered what I had done to make him hate me so much. I couldn't stop the tears from streaming down my face. I kept thinking about what I was going to do. Deep down in me, I couldn't afford to refuse my father and say no to him. I didn't want to steal from the pack house. I couldn't implicate Charl
Charlotte's POV"What are you doing there?" I heard a voice that made me frown deeply. It was Clarice. I turned to see her glaring at me with an ugly scowl on her face."What?" I questioned, annoyed at her, and she pointed at her dramatically."What are you doing in front of those gemstones? Huh, I saw you; you're trying to steal them away. I know how expensive they are; everything in this manor is expensive, and you're just snooping around, looking for something to steal and sell; this is why poor and low-ranked wolves shouldn't be allowed into the pack house. I don't know why the Luna agreed to let you work here in the first place!" She screamed at me, and I frowned, offended by her words."What are you talking about, Clarice!" I snapped at her angrily. I wasn't going to let her insult me and go scott-free."You're here calling me poor and a low-ranked wolf like you're any better!" I growled at her, and she looked at me with a dangerous glint in her eyes like she was going to throw
Charlotte's POVI hung the call-up and let out a sigh. I looked out the window. I sighed, tired. I hadn't meant to sleep off at Asher's place and had no idea I would sleep for that long. Mom must be so worried that I had slept out again without informing her beforehand or telling her where I was last night.The cab man told me he had arrived, and I thanked him and paid him for his services. I got out of the car and walked to my front door.I walked up the path to my front door, feeling a mix of emotions: guilt, anxiety, and exhaustion. I had spent the night at Asher's house, and nowI knocked on the door, and after a few seconds, my mom opened it. Her expression was a mix of surprise and worry, like she had been up all night waiting for me. I felt even more guilty. I had seen missed calls from her earlier, but I wanted to face her and explain. Like the last time, I didn't mean to sleep over at Asher's place."Charlotte?" Mom called, and I gave a sheepish smile."Hi, Mom," I mumbled, a
Charlotte's POVSophie and I walked into the beauty salon, excited for our pampering session. We had booked appointments for hair and nail treatments, and we couldn't wait to feel like princesses for tonight's high school dance. The salon was bustling with activity, but our stylists, Rachel and Emily, greeted us warmly and led us to our stations.As we settled in, Rachel asked me about my hair preferences. "So, Charlotte, what are you thinking? A sleek blowout or something more elaborate?" I hesitated, unsure, but Sophie jumped in with her opinion. "Charlotte, you have to get a braided crown! It'll look stunning with your dress." I nodded, convinced, and Rachel got to work expertly braiding my hair.Meanwhile, Emily worked on Sophie's sleek updo, pinning and tucking strands with precision. We chatted with our stylists about prom, our dresses, and how excited we were to attend our first high school dance. Rachel and Emily shared stories about their own high school dance experiences, ma
Charlotte's POVAs we reached the bottom of the stairs, Asher stepped forward, a big smile on his face. "Charlotte, you look breathtaking," he breathed out, his voice low and gentle. He handed me a beautiful rose."Perfect, that's what you are."I blushed even harder, feeling self-conscious but thrilled by his compliment. Asher leaned in, his lips brushing against mine in a soft, gentle kiss. It was a sweet, romantic gesture that left me feeling fluttery and feminine.Sophie smiled knowingly, and Asher then noticed her. "Hi, Asher," She greeted timidly. "I... I'm a friend of Charlotte's," Sophie said embarrassingly, and I giggled."Asher, this is my friend Sophie. She'll be coming with us as she has no date," I explained to Asher, and he nodded his head, not taking his eyes off me, which had me blushing even more. He turned for a second to glance at Sophie as if confirming whether she was there or not, and Sophie seemed highly nervous in his presence."Hmm, good to meet you, Sophie,"
Sophie's POVI danced with Charlotte, laughing and spinning to the music. We were having a fantastic time, letting loose and enjoying the night. But as the song ended, I made my way back to my seat, feeling a little breathless and giddy.Asher called Charlotte, and I watched her walk up to him with a smile on her face. He whispered something in her ears, and she giggled and then blushed.A small smile was dancing on my lips as I watched them from a distance.Going to the high school dance with Charlotte was one of the best decisions I had made in a while. She made the night fun and made sure not to make me feel left out in the activities. She looked up from where she sat with Asher and some of the popular boys from school and waved at me with a bright smile.I waved back, smiling lightly. She looked so beautiful and quickly outshone the other girls present with their excess makeup and fake hair. She was as beautiful inside as she was outside, and I was grateful to have someone like th
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