Sophie's POV The footsteps I had been hearing for so long were finally fading away. I had been hiding in the store room for what felt like hours, waiting for the coast to be clear. I was starting to feel a little cramped and uncomfortable, but I knew I had to stay hidden until it was safe to come out.Finally, I heard nothing but silence. I slowly opened the door and peeked out, my heart racing with excitement and a little bit of fear. The hallway was dark and empty, and I could see that the coast was clear. I took a deep breath and slipped out of the store room, my eyes scanning the area to make sure I was alone. I took a sniff of the air as werewolves. We had advanced hearing and smelling abilities, and I tried to see if I could catch any scent of the Alpha still being around; thankfully, I couldn't smell any of the three Alphas or the Luna. I finally let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. I touched my chest and could feel my heart beating out of it. I took deep breaths, t
Sophie's POV I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, my heart racing like a wild animal. I had just snuck out of the mansion, and now I was worried about what my dad would say when I got home. I had been thinking about what excuse to come up with, but nothing seemed good enough. I was so scared and worried that I could feel my heart pounding in my chest.As I approached my house, I quickly shifted back to my human form and threw my clothes on. It was pretty hard and a bit painful, but I didn't want Dad to hear me; running in my wolf form was loud enough for him to hear.I changed and, snuck up to the window and peeked inside. My dad was sitting on the couch, watching TV with a frown on his face and a drink in his hand. He looked really upset, and I didn't want to deal with it right now. I was already in enough trouble, and I didn't want to make things worse.I let out a frustrated sigh and sat on the front porch in my torn dance dress and purse in my hand. This night was supposed to
Sophie's POVAs Kate told me we needed to report my father to the police, I felt a big lump form in my throat. I couldn't stand the thought of it.Dad was going to get arrested. I couldn't let that happen; he was my only family. I was going to be stranded and alone. I bit my lower lip and held Kate tighter."No, Kate, please," I sobbed. "I have no one but my father. I can't do that to him. He's all I have."Kate shook her head stubbornly, not willing to let this go. I could see the anger and pity in her eyes; it made me happy to see someone so eager and ready to fight for me. I felt a tear drop down my face and bent my head, letting them fall. "Sophie, your father deserves to go to jail. He's hurt you, and who knows how many others he hurts? He's always drunk and physically and verbally abuses you. We both know your mom's death was neither your fault nor your father's. I understand he is currently going through a lot as his mate has been taken away from him but look at you. You're a m
Sophie's POV"The coast is clear, Sophie," Kate said, and I let out a breath of relief and walked towards her to sit tiredly on the couch. She gave me a look of pity, and I just gave her a sad smile."Do you still want to think about it?" Kate asked, and I nodded."Yes, please. I'll make my decision in the morning," I said, and she gave me a supportive smile and hug."Come with me; you're all sweaty and dirty. Let's get you out of that dress and in something more comfortable," Kate said and led me upstairs to a spare room she had since she lived alone in the big house after her husband died and left her with no children.Kate helped me prepare a bath and helped me loosen the lace of my tight dress. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. The dress was pretty tight, and I hadn't even paid attention to it all night since I left the high school dance. I just noticed how much the dress restricted my breathing, and I was thankful to finally have it taken off of me.Although Kate
Sophie's POV After the officers left to bring my father in, I felt a mix of emotions. I was relieved that he wouldn't be able to hurt me or anyone else anymore, but I was also worried about what would happen to him. He was still my dad, and I didn't want him to go to prison, even though he had been so cruel to me. I knew that prison would only make him worse, and I wanted him to get help and come back to being the sweet and caring father he used to be.I missed the days with Mom and when Dad used to be Dad, not the monster he was now. I knew Mom's death affected him terribly, and I didn't want him to go to prison for mourning his mate's death. Mom's death messed with his personality and his whole being as a person, and as angry as I was at Dad for treating me this way, I also felt immense sadness and pity for him.He would always drink and come back home drunk, all in an effort to drown away his sorrows and forget everything. An effort to escape reality and the rest of the emotions t
Charlotte's POV "Charlotte, I have to go," Sophie said, and my smile died down."Something important came up. I'll be back soon, I promise."I had a surprised look on my face. "You have to leave now? In the middle of the high school dance? But you looked forward to the dance all week. Do you want to leave in the middle of the dance?" I asked, disbelief laced in my tone.More than anyone, Sophie had been looking forward to her first high school dance the most, and I made sure she had fun and didn't feel left out. We had just left the dance floor with her smiling and giggling in happiness and excitement; I could tell she was delighted and enjoying the night; what could have made her want to leave suddenly?Sophie stared down at her feet. "Yes, I have to leave now, Charlotte. I'm sorry, but I have to take care of something really, really important," She mumbled, and I raised my brow at her, a thought flashing through my mind."Is it your dad?" I asked and saw the panic flash in her eyes
Charlotte's POVAsher made sure to rip every piece of clothing I had till I was naked in front of him. He had thrown me on the bed and was giving me a private slow strip show.I still couldn't imagine a sexier man than the man who stood In front of me, almost stark naked.Muscles ripped across every part of his boy, with muscular arms, bold thighs, and calves.The only thing preventing me from seeing how big and scary he was down there was the blue boxers he had on. With just my eyes, I wanted to take it down, but blue was my favorite color; what a coincidence!My mouth hung open in surprise. I was unable to allow my eyes to blink. He was like one of those white sculptures in books I had seen, chiseled in total and fantastic perfection."I think someone likes my boxers," Asher said in a teasing tone between charming smiles.I shook my head in a childlike manner. "no it's more about what's lying beneath," I blurted out without thinking, and my hands flew to my mouth as I turned red in
Sophie's POVKate and I signed some papers after Dad was taken in, and I finally let out a breath of relief. We were informed that Dad would be taken care of, and we had nothing to worry about, which put me at peace.I sat in the cold, gray room, feeling numb as I read the papers before me. Mrs Kate, my heaven-sent neighbor, explained that they were regarding my father's arrest and my subsequent care. I didn't really listen; I'm still trying to process the events of the past hours. My father, the man who was supposed to protect and care for me, had been taken away in handcuffs. And now, I was alone. Not only was I alone, I was also responsible for this.A part of me wondered if I was in the wrong for doing this to Dad. His freedom was being taken away because of me. But more than anything, I wanted to see him in good health. I wanted my Dad back, the man who loved, cherished, and protected Mom and me. I knew the incident scarred him, and I suggested therapy a lot of times, but he woul
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