Charlotte's POVThe bell rang, signaling the end of my history class. I finally relaxed and dropped my pen. I took out a bottle from my back and took a sip of water from my bottle. History, I hate history classes."Well that was boring" I mumbled looking out the window.I was seated at the last seat of the first roll in the class and beside the big glass window. I could see a lot from where I sat since my class was on the second floor and I loved my peace time which wasn't easy to get as I was a high schooler.I got out a book and started drawing a pair of gray eyes I dreamt of every night. I wouldn't call myself bad at drawing, I was pretty good at it and I'd been told by almost everyone who saw my art.In a few minutes, I was done and was adjusting the lashes, just like I remember."I haven't seen him today" I mumbled, his eyes were the prettiest I'd ever laid my eyes on. It was one of the many reasons almost all the girls in school had a huge crush on him.It was time for our Frenc
Charlotte's POV"Mom, you're home" I hugged her. I was surprised she was home so early and even making lunch. Mom always came back late at night and midnight sometimes and she would leave early. Her work required her presence at the manor most of the time and she was working so hard to make ends meet.She was all I had and she made sure I never lacked anything. I was a bit worried, had she been fired?But why?I didn't think that was possible as Mom told me that she and Luna were good friends. Then why was she home so early? Perhaps she finished early today."Charlotte, you're back," She said to me and I pulled away. She looked a bit sad and stressed and I turned even more worried."Mom, what are you doing at home at this time? Shouldn't you be at the manor? Did something happen?" I threw questions at her but she only turned to check on what she was cooking."Go shower and change your clothes, we'll talk after lunch," She said with her back facing me."Is everything alright Mom?""Eve
Charlotte's POV"MATE" my wolf growled and I felt myself freeze. Mate?Mate?I looked at Asher who looked at me in confusion. He seemed to not understand what was going on as well. His eyes turned gold and my mate kept growling. She wanted to shift, she wanted to come out at that very moment.Asher?My Mate?This can't be, Asher is my mate? I couldn't believe it. He looked up at me in horror. I turned 18 a few days ago, I heard from my mom how long it took for her to find her mate. I didn't expect to find mine so soon, and for him to be Asher.The Alphas' only son and heir was my destined mate. The boy I dreamed about every night, whose eyes hunted me every night in my sleep, was mated to me. Asher is my mate.The information shook me. I sat there with his clothes in my hands and around me in shock. I sat unmovingly, I didn't know how to react to this. I didn't know if I was happy or horrified by the news. What do I do?What do I say?I threw the clothes on the bed and got up clumsil
Charlotte's POVI sat at the doctor's office for what felt like hours. The doctor had left a while ago to give me space to gather my thoughts and get everything together. I was thankful that she left and for the little privacy, I couldn't imagine how embarrassing it would have been to cry so much in front of her.We weren't so rich but life was just perfect with Mom and I. No matter how busy she was, she always managed to make time for me. She didn't have much but she made sure I got the best. After years of hearing all about how she worked for the young master of the manor, I finally met him in middle school and fell head over heels for him. I begged Mom to let me switch schools so I would get to see Asher every day. She granted my wish, wanting to see me happy. Mom would do anything to keep me happy, it must be why I wasn't informed of her condition earlier.I was heartbroken and couldn't stop sobbing, mom had an unhealthy heart which would probably cost a fortune to maintain. I gu
CHARLOTTE’s POVThe bell chimed softly as Humphrey and I stepped into the quaint ice cream shop. The air was thick with the sweet scent of freshly churned ice cream, and a sense of nostalgia washed over me I walked into the cozy shop to see Humphrey waving at me excitedly with a huge smile on his face. He was at our favorite table, the one next to the glass window so we could see everything outside from where we sat.We'd loved coming to this ice cream shop since when we were little and it held so many memories. I gave a small smile and walked over to him."Hey Humphrey" I murmured, sitting beside him."You're quite late today" he commented giving a cute smile. "Were you busy? In the middle of something?" He asked and I took a deep breath, staring blankly at the menu on the table. "Not really" I mumbled replying to him."Hey, waiter!" Humphrey called the waiter who came running to us with a little book and pen. "It's Charlotte and Humphrey, the regular..""I understand sir," the wai
Charlotte's POV"Asher" The word left a bitter taste in my mouth and Humphrey looked at me like I'd just grown an extra head."Asher? W..what do you mean Asher?" He looked like he'd seen a ghost. I sighed, not wanting to remember what had happened the previous day but I had to tell Humphrey. I needed to get it off my mind."Mom was fired recently" I started. "She worked in the Alpha Manor since I was born and she was suddenly dismissed. She never told me why but I kind of figured, her heart must not have allowed her to work properly" I ran my tongue over my lower lip and Humphrey watched me with undivided attention, listening to what I had to say like it was the most important piece of information ever."Mom asked me to replace her, and work in her stead in the manor, since we had no other source of income. And so i decided to work in the Alpha Manor for mom as we needed the money. Yesterday, was my first day at work and I was assigned to clean Asher's room. He suddenly walked in on
Charlotte's POVI woke up to the annoying buzz of my alarm, groaning, I rubbed the sleep from my eyes as I reluctantly dragged myself out of bed. Getting ready was a blur – a quick shower, a hasty breakfast, and then I was out the door, a bag slung over my shoulder. A few steps away from my house I heard someone scream my name."Hey Charlotte, wait up" I turned back to see a familiar car coming my way. It stopped in of me and the glass rolled down to reveal Humphrey's grinning face."My dad let me borrow this baby today, get in '' He wiggled his eyebrows at me and I smiled walking over to the front seat."He let you borrow this?" I asked surprised and Humphrey shook his head."Well he doesn't exactly know I borrowed it" Humphrey said and I glared at him."Hey, hey, hey, in my defense, he's put off town for a few days, this baby's been sitting in and collecting dust all week, I just decided to take it for a little drive""You're going to get in so much trouble when he finds out" I sai
Charlotte's POVI stayed in the girl's bathroom for a few minutes, rearranging my clothes and waiting for it to dry. I was lucky the bottle of water Tyler had thrown on me was only up to half and wasn't too much to have me soaking wet.I stared at the mirror, my eyes were red and puffy and my hair looked wet and rough. I dug my fingers into my hair, trying to straighten it."Oh moon goddess" I mumbled. I felt embarrassed and wished the day would end already. The bell had rung some minutes ago and everyone was probably in class. The hallway would be empty, it was the perfect time for me to leave the washroom without everyone's eyes on me."Charlotte" I heard someone call my name and the door to the washroom was pushed open. My eyes widened as I stared at Humphrey in surprise."Humphrey, what are you doing here?" I asked in surprise and he rushed to pull me in a hug. "I heard what happened. Are you okay? I'm so sorry I was there to stop those bastards" He said and I pushed him away gen
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