LISA’S POVTime crawled by, but there was no sign of Asher and his warriors. At first, Silas was all about rules, just as Asher had said. However, I kept nudging him, and soon, he relented.Today, he even allowed me to tag along on the Pack’s patrol. The women stopped and stared at me as we walked by, but none of them said anything to me. Silas told me to ignore their gaze and follow him.I did so, knowing full well that if I disobeyed, he would never let me out again. From the corner of my eye, I noticed the archery range and said to Silas, “With your permission, I would like to try archery again.”He glanced at the range and then back at me, unable to refuse. It was the perfect distraction to keep my mind off Alpha Asher as I continued to chase after him, the wind tousling my hair. At the archery range, I tried earnestly to hit the target.However, every arrow I released flew wide of the mark. “Am I that bad?” I wondered aloud. “Was Kiara any good?” Silas chuckled, “Kiara? She was a
LISA’S POVMy gaze fell upon Alpha Asher, his statue bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun. My eyes roamed his body, taking note of the bruises scattered around his arms."Are you hurt?" I asked, my voice barely rising above a whisper. He shook his head, a faint smile playing on his lips. “But you are bleeding” I protested, my hand lifting to point at a fresh cut by his side.But his eyes, those deep pools of blue, told a different story. “it’s nothing serious, Lisa. Just minor bruises”My eyes moved behind him, noticing the injured men been carried off to the pack healer but I didn’t see Jonas, making me wonder his where about.“Did you find Jonas?” The question lingered, heavy and haunting in the still air. Asher’s gaze fell to the ground, sorrow was deeply carved into his features, a silent echo of the battles he had endured. “He is still out there but I will find him even if it’s the last thing I do”"I’m sorry," I murmured, my fingers tentatively reaching out to brush his ar
LISA’S POVTime had slipped away into the darkness. As I blinked awake, I felt as though I had been thrust into an abyss. The world around me was shrouded in a cloak of impenetrable darkness.A dull, throbbing pain started to radiate from the right side of my neck, spreading rapidly through my veins like wildfire. As I forced myself upright, my hand instinctively shot to the source of the discomfort, gently cradling the tender skin there.“What happened to me,” Then, like a dam bursting, memories flooded back. Asher and I were lost in a moment of passion, his lips on mine. Then came the sudden, sharp pain as his teeth sank into my flesh. His eyes, wild and untamed, haunted my thoughts, causing my breath to hitch.“Why, Asher?” I whispered into the void. His eyes glowed with a wild, wolfish light, far from human. The teeth that nipped at my flesh were not just teeth; they were the fangs of his beastly form. A shiver ran down my spine. Was it anger that made him bite me, or was it somet
JONAS’S POVA self-satisfied smirk spread across my face, akin to a predator baring its teeth, the moment I caught sight of the terror dancing in Lisa’s wide eyes. She resembled a deer caught in the headlights, paralyzed by the sudden realization that I was the hunter.The familiar scent of the pack house, a heady mix of pine and earth, filled my nostrils, amplifying the sweet taste of victory. But what made it even more intoxicating was the sight of Lisa, her fear of me as potent as ever.“Wha-what are you doing here?” Lisa stammered, her voice trembling with panic.My laughter filled the deserted hallway, a chilling sound that echoed off the walls. “Stay put, little rabbit,” I warned, my voice a menacing growl.“Don’t even think about running, or you’ll regret it.” I doubted she had the strength to flee. Her face was pale, her body frail, like a leaf trembling in the wind.As I leaned in, the air around her was tainted with Asher’s scent, a bitter tang that soured my triumph. “That
ASHER’S POVThe room bore silent witness to my turmoil. My breaths emerged as ragged gasps, my fists clenched so tightly that my knuckles blanched.'Then I rather die' The echo of Lisa’s decision still reverberated in my mind, an unyielding storm that refused to subside. Our bond, once strong, was now hanging by a thread. All because of a moment’s weakness—a moment when the desires of my inner wolf overpowered my own restraint.“Why?” I whispered into the emptiness, my voice barely a breath. “Why did it have to come to this?”The door creaked open, interrupting the silence. Silas stepped in, his head bowed in deference. “You called for me, Alpha?”I turned to him, my eyes pleading for the answers I hoped he could provide. “Have you seen Lisa?” I inquired, maintaining a steady voice despite the turmoil within.Silas nodded with a solemn expression. “I saw her, Alpha. She was… distressed, down the hallway. I attempted to engage her in conversation, but she remained unresponsive.”A wave
LISA’S POVEngulfed by an abyss of darkness, I awoke to a chilling familiarity that had become a haunting reality in my life. Was this the cold embrace of death? Uncertainty gnawed at the edges of my consciousness as I tried to recall where I was.The icy floor beneath me bit into my back, each jagged pebble serving as a cruel reminder of my harsh situation. The memory of Jonas, the beast who had cornered me back in the dimly lit hallway earlier, flickered like a lone candle before the world around me was plunged into an unfathomable darkness.A fever, as searing as a brand on my neck, throbbed with a rhythm that echoed through my veins, causing my body to convulse in its grip. My fever was getting worse, I could feel it. Damn Asher and his stupid wolf bite.With a forced effort, I pushed myself into a sitting position. My vision blurred, the world tilting on its axis as I staggered blindly in search of an escape, only to meet the unforgiving solidity of a wall. I rebounded off the
JONAS POVCold, calculated thoughts raced through my mind as I stood over Lisa’s crumpled form on the floor. The idea of ending her life quickly, offering a swift and merciful death, had initially seemed more appealing.It was a tempting thought, a way to spite Asher, to rip something precious from him just as he had done to me. But as I stood there, a cruel smile playing on my lips, I realized the folly of such a decision.Why should I grant her a swift demise? Why should I deprive myself of the pleasure of witnessing her prolonged suffering, of observing Asher’s heart shatter as he tirelessly searches for her?The thought incites a perverse sense of joy, a dark satisfaction that sends a shiver down my spine. However, before indulging in that, I have a debt to settle. Tacha, the treacherous sorceress, awaits her dues.I cast one last glance at Lisa. Her body was heaving with ragged breaths, her eyes wide with terror. The sight brought a cruel smile to my face once again, a grim satis
ASHER POVI felt the chill of the night seep into my bones as I stood motionless in my dark room, gazing out the open window. The moon was concealed behind the clouds, leaving the sky a vast void that mirrored the emptiness in my soul."Kiara, Kiara, where are you?" I whispered as I gazed at the dark sky still. The moon was hiding, just like she was. I felt a tear roll down my cheek, but I quickly wiped it away. I had to be strong for her and us. I couldn't let anyone see me break down. I had to find her, no matter what.She was my mate, my soulmate, and the love of my life. She was everything to me, and I was nothing without her. Her eyes that sparkled like emerald still hunt me in my sleep each night, and those freckles on her cheeks where the stars that light up my life.Kiara has the most beautiful smile I had ever beheld, and my love for her surpassed everything else in this world. However, she was gone; she was whisked away from me by an unknown force. I was left without any ink