(Ashley’s POV).“Did he try to contact you, Ash?” Phoebe asked me with her look of concern. It was a question I have not thought about for many years. “Has your grandfather tried to connect to you, again?”There were times I could feel some darkness forming in my heart. Whispers in my ears were heard drawing me to unleashed my powers to reach its potential. It made me feel stronger and liberating.That was in the past.A past I managed to control after the birth of my son. I could not let the darkness take over my life. I could not let it flow to my son. Teddy was a good son of mine.Probably my only child as my birth to him was a difficult one with much complication. He was the most precious in my life.It was unfortunate for me to have demon blood in me. Thanks to my paternal grandfather. He was the one many feared in the past with war falling down to mankind. My grandfather did try to reach out to me but I knew now I needed to fight him.So he could not reach out to my son.“Ashle
(Nikolai’s POV).I woke feeling refreshed with a good night sleep. Last night, I had met up with my Wolf Pack in Averna and we had a good time. Run in the wild and came back drunk after a little party we had.I realised I might have sent some embarrassing photographs of me to my dear Ashley. She did not say much except for sending me a message of wishing me “Good Night”This woman was playing hard to get. I knew she was falling for me but I also knew she was afraid to be with me. A Werewolf.I had dreamt a wonderful dream of both Ashley and her son living with me as one happy family. Perhaps, I would get her pregnant again with many of our children.Smiling at my good-looking reflection in the mirror, I rehearsed few pickup lines to get Ashley to like me more. I was sure she felt the connection we had when we are close to each other.The clock was ticking for me to mark her as my Mate. My Wolf Blake was getting weaker and I needed to save him.I was looking forward to my first date w
(Ashley’s POV).I was busy taking care of Teddy that was suddenly down with a high fever. Sleeping next to him, I could not stop staring at his cuteness even when he was not well. He was looking more like his father each day.That kind of frightened me a little. What if others started to notice their resemblance?I sighed to that and covered my baby boy with the blanket that I had actually knitted myself when I was pregnant with him. A pink blanket.I thought I was going to have a baby girl. But, it turned out to be a boy who I came to love whole heartedly. I did not mind if my baby was a boy or a girl. I just wanted a baby who was healthy and happy to have me as his mother.And Teddy was the most precious gift given to me.When Finley called the night before telling me about Teddy being ill, I had rushed all the way to reach Finley’s home. I did not even bother telling my cousin Phoebe and merely left a note saying I had a change of heart.I lied to them saying I wanted to be alone
(Ashley’s POV).I was looking everywhere in Averna for that special material for my dress. It was the last piece to fit into the dress that I had sewn myself. I was working day and night for the dress that I was confident that could win the competition. My assistant Cindy had guarded my masterpiece with her life to ensure someone like Helen would not ruin it.While she kept my dress safe, I was out to find that special material to make my dress perfect for the theme. I was calling it “Charming”. It was actually Teddy’s idea.A dress that would fit a Princess from the land of fairy tales. A dress that a Princess would wear when she met her Prince Charming. Like the stories he loved for me to read before he falls asleep.I wondered how he would react when one day he found out I was a Princess in real life.I smiled to that. He would definitely then want to live in a Castle. Most likely he would want to change his name to Prince Charming. My little vain pot.After going from one shop to
(Ashley’s POV).It took me longer than expected to get the precious material from a man named Kingsley. He was surely a fan of mine. It took me a while to convince him that I would come back to meet him again after I get the special material for my dress. I tried telling him I was pressing for time but he insisted for me to drink the cup of tea he made with cookies his wife had baked for me.He was quite adamant for me to hear how he had fought in the war for my grandmother, the Queen and won an award for his bravery. Honestly, I was ashamed of not knowing who he was. He seemed very passionate in serving the Royal army of Averna. A retired General and well respected, I assumed.A Human with such bravery was well respected indeed. I was sure my Grandparents would soon be informed about me meeting Kingsley. I hoped I would be in time to get out from Kingsley’s home.It seemed his wife had bought the special material to use for their daughter’s wedding dress. But, the family was willing
(Ashley’s POV).I had a complex feeling forming in my heart while I was riding on his back. The feeling of him close by made me feel the warmth of his body that I had missed. I felt reassured that he would keep me safe.Like he always did.We did not talk at all while riding towards the Royal Hall. No words were necessary to explain how we felt at that moment.It was as if we knew we needed each other.Or was it he was angry at me? But why would he?I wrapped my hands on his strong back and inhaled his scent that was intoxicating. I did not understand why but I knew I did not want this feeling to end.I wished things were easy for us.“Ashley” I then heard his deep voice calling me in a whisper, “We have reached our destination. You don’t have much time. They are waiting for you”I opened my eyes and lifted my head up to see where we were at. I did not even realise that I had slept along the journey to the Royal Hall.After rubbing my eyes, I dismount from his back and collected the
(Ashley’s POV).It took me a moment to realise my son was really here. It took me by surprise and I was speechless for a moment. Speechless that led me to feel nervous to see my son appearing in the public’s eyes.“Did anyone see you, Teddy?” I kneel down to his eye level and fake a smile, “Did you talk to anyone along the way?”Teddy shook his head and stretched his hand to hug my neck, “Mommy, I’m so happy you won. Now, we can go home”His big hug on me made me the happiest mother. I chuckled hearing him said in a whisper, “I want to be your knight. Your hero in your fairy tale story too, Mommy”I smiled and pulled him close to my chest. While kissing his head briefly, I whispered close to his ears, “Of course, my baby boy. One day I would fulfill your wishes to be the hero in my design shows. Teddy, I need you to follow Uncle Finley to the backstage. I’ll come to you later. I won’t be long”Teddy nodded his head. He was such an obedient boy.I could not risk anyone seeing him clos
(Ashley’s POV).Last night was tiring. I woke up with dark circles with eye bags. Urgh! It was an ugly sight to see in the morning in the mirror.I did not recall how much I had drunk after putting Teddy to sleep. Finley and Dave had accompanied me to drink while they listened to my pathetic love story with Nikolai.I was just unlucky in love. Maybe, I should forget about being in a serious relationship with one man. Maybe, I should just sleep with other men just like how Gina had lived her life.No strings attached. I understood now. Love was not meant for all women.Because every boy I kissed ended up cheating on me. I guessed I have a type. It was time for me to wake up to reality. There was no happily ever after ending for a cursed Princess like me.I was destined to live alone without a man to love. I then paused for a moment while staring at my reflection in the mirror.Why was I so emotionally unstable? Was I getting my period? It must be my hormones talking nonsense to me aga