Asher's P.O.VAs soon as the sun came up, I was on my feet, taking Sen's words into consideration. By noon I was ready and nervously made my way into my room. I'd never felt this way, like the muscles in my stomach were bunched up.I'd hoped to meet her asleep when I entered the room but she was hitched up against the headboard. as soon as I stepped inside, she instantly sat up, her eyes bright with a mixture of fear and anxiety. Fuck I wanted to kick myself in the head. my actions last night had added even more friction between us.walking into the room and closing the door behind me, I stopped by the door of the bed, staring at her. "Hey."She licked her chapped lips and sniffled once. "About last night."she started to say but I shook my head. "Let me."Anna's eyes narrowed but she slowly nodded. "Okay."Closing the distance between us, I hovered her, looking down at her where she sat on the bed.Anna froze and her eyes widened with fear. I wanted to kick myself again. "Trust me."
(Anna's Pov) I was still reeling from Asher's words. How could he bring it up like it meant nothing? Fixing my blurry gaze on the projector screen which I wasn't even seeing anymore, shivers racked my body.All I could remember were the days I'd been bullied...by the nurses back at the hospital, by the waitresses in Westside before I became the manager and the parents in my children's school. Asher had no idea how it felt to hear people whisper and call my children bastards, unable to do anything about it. I was shocked by his question, and a chill ran down my spine as memories of those brutal days came flooding back. The pain of being bullied, the sting of rejection, the ache of loneliness - it all came flooding back. And to make matters worse, my physical wounds were still tender, a constant reminder of the brutal attack I'd survived from his evil step mother. I felt myself shivering, and before I knew it, tears were streaming down my face. I tried to get up and walk away, but As
Asher's P.O.VI glared at my phone, my thumbs hovering over the screen as I debated my next move. I needed to take responsibility for Anna, and that meant dealing with Black Rose. I sent the text, my jaw clenched in anticipation."Meet me at the bar. Now."I hit send and waited, my phone clenched in my hand like a lifeline. But a response never came.I glanced over at Anna, her pale form sleeping on the bed. Guilt gnawed at my gut, but I pushed it aside. I had to do this. I had to take care of her and prove to Anna that I could be what she needed even if it meant leaving her alone for a few hours.After checking the kids to see they were asleep and their new nurse was taking care of them, I grabbed my keys and headed out into the midnight air, the cool breeze a welcome respite from the stifling atmosphere at home.Just as I started the car, my phone pinged and it was a text from black Rose.--Ok.That was her only response. I shook my head at the incredibly arrogant woman and slid in
(Asher's Pov)Something wasn't right. There was something sharp digging into my back, instantly telling me I wasn't on my bed. I let out a groan and tried to turn to my side, but then—"Fuck," I muttered, my body abruptly meeting a hard, unyielding surface. The impact sent a shockwave through my skull, and I felt a jolt of pain as my head bounced off the floor.I groaned, my eyes fluttering open to find myself staring at a thin, brown leather couch hovering above me. As I struggled to sit up, my hands scrabbled against the cold, smooth floor, trying to find traction. The room spun around me, and I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me.I blinked hard, my head throbbing in protest. The couch creaked and groaned as I pulled myself up, its worn springs digging into my back like a rusty nail. I winced, my body aching all over.I must have fallen off the couch in my sleep, and now I was paying the price. As I finally made it to my feet, my eyes scanned the room, taking in the drab gray wa
(Anna’s Pov) I was utterly tired of being bed ridden but Sen was playing devil's advocate. he stationed himself right outside my room, stopping me from leaving. Even when I'd tried to trick him by claiming I needed the sun, Sen wheeled me to a park and kept a very close eye on me.To make matters worse, Ivan and Evan were in on it. They also made sure I rested and healed.Closing my eyes in annoyance, I tried to close my eyes when when the silence outside my window was broken by the crunch of gravel beneath tires. The sound echoed through the stillness, a low rumble that grew louder before fading into the quiet once more. I opened my eyes, my gaze drifting to the window above my bed. The trees outside cast dappled shadows on the glass, their leaves rustling softly in the breeze. But my attention was fixed on the sound that had pierced the calm - the unmistakable crunch of a car parking on the gravel driveway below. Was Asher back?I pushed myself up, my body protesting with a wave o
"Sen!" I whispered urgently, but he ignored me. "Let go of her hand!Oh goddess, he's going to be in so much trouble after this. Even while Asher was the Alpha of the Silver Moon pack and Sen, his Beta, Former Luna Camilla was the Queen of the entire Kingdom. If Asher uses his powers to nullify allegations against Sen in his pack, he was powerless when it came to the law of the Lycan Kingdom.Sweat pooled on my brow and nausea flooded my belly. This was bad. so so bad."Unhand me!" Camilla screamed and I could see the veins beginning to pop on her neck. She was red with rage and I could only watch in terror.Sen said through tight lips, "I will let you go once I can trust that you won't attack my alpha's Luna."Camila scoffed and then a low hiss ripped out of her lips. With a hoff, she raised her other than to probably smack Sen away."What are you doing here Camila?" A deep baritone voice that shook the room from top to bottom echoed and I froze.if nausea was pooling in my belly ea
(Anna's Pov) I sought Asher's gaze but he refused to look at me, sending more daggers into my heart. why the hell was he like this? in private, he claims to want me back. and yet publicly, he'd never stood up for me. Now that there was a sneaking suspicion that he might not be the father of the twins, he'd instantly changed towards me. What hurts the most was that HE HAD ALREADY CONFIRMED HE WAS THEIR FATHER THROUGH THE SCENT MARKING. if they weren't his, they wouldn't easily let him scent mark their wrist, nor would their familial bond be created almost immediately after that wrist marking. Gritting my teeth, I looked away from Asher and turned to his mother. "That recording doesn't prove anything and if at all, it only shows how terrible and evil you are!" She opened her mouth to speak but I cut her to it, raising my voice. "I was young, orphaned and with nobody but stain and stigma to my name! After you beat me up and then threatened to abort my babies with abortion pil
(Asher's Pov)The hurt look on Anna's face tugged at my heart but I was doing this for her and for our children.I'd taken the quickest flight from NYC as soon as Sen called me and informed me of the shitshow that was my house now.I'd been filled with a mix of shock and rage when he informed me that my father and his wife was in the house, threatening Anna.Without a single doubt, I knew it was Vira Kuznetsov that put them to this after our encounter two nights ago.Running a hand through my hair in frustration, I instructed Sen to see Derek and Camila into separate rooms as we waited for the doctor's arrival to come take the cotton swabs necessary for the D.N.A test.Once I could prove that the kids were mine, I'd be able to claim Anna before those two crazy people and return to our pack with my family.Sen's voice suddenly echoed from the hallway, "The doctor has arrived."I rose to my feet and darted a glance at Anna. She hissed like a snake once our eyes met and I gritted my tee