Jasmine's POVAs the clock struck midnight, I found myself stepping out of the sleek black car that had whisked me away to the enchanting world of fine dining. The air was crisp and cool, tinged with the faint scent of blooming flowers. The ride to the restaurant was quite fast and interesting. Nathan took my hand and Zachary and Ryan stood behind me as we made our way towards the entrance of the five-star restaurant.The soft glow of dimly lit lanterns illuminated the path ahead, casting a warm and inviting ambiance over the courtyard. I could hear the gentle murmur of conversation drifting through the air, mingling with the soft strains of music that floated from somewhere unseen.As we reached the entrance, we were greeted by the maitre d'."Alpha Zachary, Alpha Ryan, Alpha Nathan, Luna" He bowed and I raised my brow in surprise. It seemed like everyone in the pack knew who I was and my rank."Alfred" Zachary hummed to the man who welcomed us with a charming smile and led us insi
Jasmine's POVZachary held my hand and led me back to the table. I walked funnily as my legs felt a bit shaky and staggered a few times but he held me and held me to the table with a pleased smile on his face while I glared secretly at him.Damn this man.It was dark but I could still see him. As Zach escorted me back to our table, I couldn't help but steal glances at his captivating side profile. The way his jawline cut a sharp angle, complemented by the gentle slope of his nose, evoked a sense of elegance and strength. Each step he took seemed purposeful, and the faint hint of a smile playing on his lips added to his allure. At that moment, I found myself admiring the subtle details that made Zach so captivating. Who made these triplets so attractive?They had to be stopped. His mere presence beside me felt like a silent symphony, stirring emotions I couldn't quite articulate. I couldn't believe he was mine. I took my gaze to the table where Nathan and Ryan sat, staring at Zach and
Chapter 88"Double the guards at the borderline, the defense must not be weakened," I said in a cold voice to Drain, my assistant. "Yes Luna" He bowed obediently."And the orphanages?" I asked."They have all been taken care of"I shut the file in my hand, nodding as I took another file. "Good, you may leave now"Drain bowed and walked out of the room.I took my phone and dialed Zora's number. It didn't ring for more than 2 seconds before she answered."Jasmine" Came her voice through the phone."How's Asher," I said immediately."He is fine and playing with Naomi in his indoor playground" She answered and I hummed. "Okay Good, watch him closely," I said and hung it. It had been a month since the date night incident. Asher had passed out only once since then again throwing us all in panic. I had tried to use my best herbs and healing abilities on him but to no avail. Nothing worked.I tried to distract myself with the pack works, I didn't know what to do anymore. I didn't know what
Chapter 89The maids exchanged nervous glances, their words faltering under the weight of my scrutiny. Two blonde girls and a short black-haired boy who looked no more than a 19-year-old stood there looking nervous and scared. "I-I. I.." one of them stammered, her eyes downcast with shame. "We didn't mean any harm. It's just...the rumors, they've been circulating for so long..."I felt my temper flare, a surge of righteous fury coursing through my veins like wildfire. "Rumors? Is that what you call it? Spreading lies and slander about an innocent child?"The maids cowered before me, their excuses falling on deaf ears as I railed against their cowardice and cruelty. How dare they speak ill of my son, casting aspersions on his name without a shred of evidence or justification?I pointed an accusing finger at the ringleader, a young maid named Eliza."You! You initiated this conversation, didn't you? I heard all that you said and I'm sure the Alphas would like to hear all about what you
Jasmine's POV"You can't be serious" Nathan growled at me.I stood up from him and turned to walk away but he pulled me back and pushed me against the desk, my back hit the desk and I frowned and let out a yelp."Ah!" I cried and his face softened, realizing he had pulled me too hard, he loosened his grip on me. "I'm sorry" he mumbled apologetically."Let me go!" I hissed at him annoyed."You're not going anywhere Jasmine" his eyes were deep and cold and had anger in them. I didn't care."You will not tell me what to do Nathan!" I snarled back at him. "I am leaving, and that's final!""You will not step a foot out of this manor!" He said in an authoritative Alpha tone but I was his Luna. That didn't work on me and I was not willing to back down. "Why do you have to be so stubborn, woman" he groaned loudly."We finally found something, this might be the answer to all our problems. Asher..he scares me. I'm scared, Nathan, and I will do anything to fix him and stop all of this" I crie
Jasmine's POV"I have been expecting you Jasmine"An unusually tall old man stood in front of the broken door."Come in" he gave a toothy smile that made me cringe. I had a weird feeling about this old man, something about him seemed off. He looked mysterious in a way. Elios looked at me as if waiting for permission and confirmation. I nodded and he walked behind the man, making sure it was safe for me to enter."After you Luna," A tall guard said behind me and I walked towards the strange-looking house and stepped inside.The interior was dimly lit, with shafts of sunlight filtering through dusty windows, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The walls, adorned with faded tapestries and shelves lined with ancient tomes, whispers of centuries of knowledge and wisdom accumulated within these walls.The air was heavy with the scent of old parchment and incense, mingling with the mustiness of age. Despite the dilapidation of the surroundings, there was a warmth that envelope
THIRD PERSON POV"Welcome to the blue crescent pack" A man dressed in a green robe bowed in front of the two cousin brothers."Thank you for your hospitality Alpha Zeek" Jamie greeted enthusiastically, bowing slightly while Maverick stood there with his nose high. He was the Alpha of one of the biggest and most powerful and influential packs in the world, he was not going to bow to the weak Alpha of a little pack hidden in the woods."It is our pleasure Master Jamie, Alpha Maverick. Please come this way" The tanned Alpha, Zeek led the two men into the pack.Every man and woman around paused to stop and bow at their Alpha, wondering who the incredibly handsome and powerful-looking men were."Please manage these rooms. It is all we have to spare currently in the manor as we were not aware and prepared to host such important guests as you" The Alpha led them to two doors with rooms that weren't too big or small either. It was in a quiet hall and were simply looking with medium-sized beds
*Flashback continues*"-You are my mate and you will come with me!" Maverick growled at Astrid and She froze as the word rang in her head.Mate..mate..mate"No!" She pulled her hand from his grip."I am not going anywhere with you. I do not even know you and you are not my mate! I love Simon""Enough!" Maverick yelled so loudly the entire forest shook. Jamie who was on the other side heard his voice and trembled."Oh no Maverick" He mumbled and shifted to his wolf form, running in the direction of his voice."How dare you love another man and say it to my face. I will kill Simon" Maverick gritted."You will do him no harm!" Astrid refused to back down. "Now let me go, you must be mistaken, I am not your mate," She said to him."You are mine""I belong to another!""I will burn down the whole pack if I have to""You will do nothing. How can you be so ungrateful? My father took you and that strange blonde man in, and welcomed you with open arms, how did you repay him? Kidnap his daughte
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