(Author’s POV)Bright lights, camera flashing, reporters interviewing and people queuing to enter the Hotel.The event held at Moonlight Hotel was something Ashley did not expect for it to be that big of an event. Ashley felt a little underdressed for the occasion. Wearing her own designed dress, it was not her best but indeed eye catching with a vibrant colours, combination of red and gold.She was advised by her agent Gina Lee to submit her designs for an important contest. It was a contest that Ashley had been looking forward to winning since she graduated as a designer. The winner will earn a conceivable reputation and a designing contract worth millions of dollars.She needed that money. It would be all for her son, Teddy.She needed the reputation. Well, that was for her.“Tiana, glad to see you here. How was your flight here? I hope all was well” Gina walked in and gave Ashley a brief but tight hug and smiled widely, “I am so in love with your designs and I am confident you wou
(Ashley’s POV)“Bless this place. May peace dwell within. Protect those that I welcome to enter. Oh spirit of my Witch ancestors, surrounding my place with your protection, day and night” I whispered a spell and blew the surrounding with my one deep breath.A sense of calmness and peace was felt, making me smile with content. I could feel the presence of my protectors looking after me in this world. I felt safe again.I then walked to the bathroom to clean up in the luxurious tub that was waiting for me. After removing my clothes, I entered the tub that I had filled with calming scent of lavender. Closing my eyes for a moment, I enjoyed myself in the warm bath with a smile. It had washed away all my problems for the night.My hand phone rang a few minutes later which had disturbed my short moment of peace.It was a message received from Gina. She was back at the Moonlight Hotel to attend the rest of the programme planned for the night. A recording of a speech was sent to me. It was fr
(Ashley’s POV)It must have been my unlucky day. Why must it be him?Was he really a judge for this designers’ competition? No, please no!I whispered a spell to change my appearance to other than those he could recognise. Not an easy spell for me to cast. But I have to try something to try to get out of this situation.I was not ready to face him. Not yet.Realising the man seated opposite me was Nikolai, made my heart beat faster than usual. For a moment, my tongue froze. I didn't even have the courage to greet him immediately.At that moment, I recalled something. The whole place where the competition was held was free from magic and supernatural powers. It was like a void.Everyone was made equal. A fair competition to all species.I closed my eyes for a few seconds and took one deep breath. Praying he would not recognise me.“Good evening. You asked for me? I’m Tiana Winters.” I said my words calmly, trying my best to hold my nerves without using my calming spell.Without looking
(Nikolai’s POV)When I saw her again, it was as if time fell into a tiny speck of dust and was waiting to explode at lightning speed. That's what I felt inside my chest. It was as if for a moment, I had forgotten how to breathe.My heart was beating faster each second, erratically out of control, as I got closer to her.Looking deep into her mesmerizing blue eyes, I exhaled my breath. She was gorgeous, indeed. Even with her trying to change her looks, I knew it was her. My Ashley. My little Witch.At that closeness, I could hear her heart beating fast even when she tried to hide her fear for me. I could sense our connection getting stronger. Did she feel it too?It was magnetic. It was magical.As when the skin from the back of my hand touched her soft cheeks, I felt sparks fly. Electrifying. Seeing her eyes twitched a little, I knew she felt it too.She tried so hard to calm down. Perhaps, she had forgotten what I am.I was not just a Werewolf. I was more than that.Her heart wanted
(Ashley’s POV).“That idiot!” I shouted to myself as he closed the door leaving me behind to fix the mistake that was clearly not my fault. “Stupid, Wolf man”Was he blind? Did he not see I had just proved to him about the different fingerprints?I was not sure if I was angry at his ignorance on what I had shown him or was it due to the fact that he did not recognise who I was. Did I not mean anything to him, five years ago?I then exhaled my breath. ‘Of course, he already moved on with that woman with the name Pamela. Sexy woman with big tits’I looked down to my chest. My boobs were not that bad.Urghh! That Wolf. Why must he be so handsome for me to hate him more?I was cursing him in many languages but my powers were not working anymore once he left the room. Annoying prick! I wished I could turn him into a frog and throw him out from the window of this building!Realising I had only until midnight to fix this mess, I stayed back for several minutes and planned to check on the su
(Nikolai’s POV).Almost half an hour later, I stood outside the passenger door of my black Lamborghini. I have asked my bodyguards to leave me alone tonight with the woman they thought to be Tiana Winters.Soon, Pamela would hear me going out with another woman. I did not care.I never said I was in love with Pamela. She assumed too much.After exhaling the smoke from my cigarette, I recalled what Ashley had said to me. She too knew the consequences of us being together. That centuries old dispute between the Werewolves and Witches of the East were something that would make our bond almost impossible.I did not care a f*ck for it!If Ashley was indeed my Mate, which I could sense she was, I would defend her with my life. She should not worry about any Werewolf that would want to hurt her.Was that why she ran away from me? Was she afraid of being with me?I wondered about the possibility of this. I needed to fix it.She needed to know how important she was to my life.“Are you going
(Ashley’s POV).I sniffled a tear quietly. I did not expect to feel so sad seeing Philip standing next to that b*tch Helen. When I saw his hands placed on Helen’s waist, I felt hurt like a thousand knives piercing through my already broken heart.Did he love her? I wondered for years hoping it was all just a bad dream.But, it seemed all hope was lost for Philip to love me back. How could he do such things to me? I loved him. We were happy once upon a time.Feeling Nikolai’s warmth next to me, I somehow felt a little better. For some reason, I felt some sense of bitterness in his eye, perhaps he saw me looking at another man. I hoped he would not ask me any more questions about Philip or Helen.I would not know how to answer him. Even after five years, my mind found it difficult to process what had happened to me five years ago when I lost all the things I loved in my life, to Helen Ross.It was all clearly over between me and Philip. He had moved on and so did Nikolai with his rumou
(Author’s POV).The Royal Masquerade party happened once a year and fully sponsored by the Royal family of Averna. A grand night of celebration with invitees from Royal families around the world including those who were qualified to enter the annual designing competition.Prestige, classy and extravagant. It was a dream come true for most to attend.An event where the citizen of Averna was looking forward to, every year.It was their chance to meet the Prince and Princesses, while having a good time, not caring of their status in society. A luxuriously decorated banquet table filled with delicious food and expensive drinks were provided for their indulgence. Unlimited supply with the finest delicacies to taste.A reason to why the designing competition was one of a kind.The winner would have the chance to design elegant dresses and suits for the Royal families. It would make them prosperous with money and fame. A good reputation that would last for a long time.The young and single