As I opened my eyes, the white ceiling was the first one I had seen before I smelled the scent of the hospital. My forehead creased when I saw my mother lying on the couch, and she seemed stressed while her eyes were closed. I bit my lip to hide myself to make some noises and looked at her like I was trying to think about what happened. I was confused, as I couldn't remember how I ended up in the hospital because, as I remembered, I was in King Edward's room."Alpha Ashianna, we're happy to see you're awake." It was the pack doctor who snapped me by my thoughts. He gazed at my mother, who slowly opened her eyes and rushed towards me with fear in her eyes."What is happening to you? Did you even give yourself a rest?" She nagbed me. I bit my lip to suppress my laughter because she was crying."Mom, you don't need to worry about me because I'm fine! Where is Dad?" I asked."He's the one who started the investigation because the news came out in King Edward's pack, and Ashton is coming h
"Alpha Ashianna!" It was Ashton who rushed towards me when he saw me inside King Edward's room. The worry in his face washed out for a second before he looked at his Uncle. He took a deep breathe before he took a seat. "I can't believe someone tries to kill my Uncle!""Ashton, what happened? I don't see any reason for King Edward to come in my pack. We don't have the agreement you will let them especially he's with the twins." I snapped. I darkly darted on him so he gazed at me as if he were waiting for me to calm down. I pursed my lips as I couldn't control my emotions because of my pregnancy."I don't know if he will bring them in your pack. If I know, I will prevent it. Uncle asks me to spy on Alpha James territory since he finds out he's been trying his luck to let the communities clash. Since I know the twins will be safe in his hands, I let them stay with him so he can act as their father." Ashton explained, but I noticed how he regretted obeying what King Edward stated. He chec
“Alpha Ashianna, why did you say those things? We both know that you and my uncle aren't on good terms.” It was Ashton. He rushed towards me after King Edward had fallen asleep, but he ensured I was always beside him, hugging me tightly like he was scared that he might lose me.My expression turned stoic as I looked at him, and I noticed how he seemed serious about knowing what was on my mind. I took a deep breath because I had to marry King Edward since I got pregnant, and I didn't want the councils to know about it.“I'm pregnant,” I answered. I watched how his serious face turned with confusion, like he couldn't understand how I was possibly pregnant.“Alright. Are you telling me that my uncle is the father?”“He's my mate, and he's the only one I have sex with.” I explained. His eyes widened, like he was shocked to hear those words coming from my mouth. He pursed his lips as he looked away at me before he touched his chest.“Alpha Ashianna, I thought you hated my uncle, but you're
We were both shocked when they saw Atticus and Kairo standing near us. My tears stopped forming in my eyes, and I saw how King Edward gazed at me and back at the two children standing before us. He stood up and stopped in front of them before he seemed more confused.“Who are they?” he asked in a harsh tone again. His jaw clenched before he massaged his temple. “My head is painful. What is happening to me?”“Atticus, Kairo, who helps you come here? Didn't I tell you not to come first?” I asked before I saw how Atticus pointed at Kairo again. I couldn't believe that Kairo was being stubborn as always. My jaw clenched because of the anger that rose in my chest, as I couldn't understand why my children would act like this to me.“Mom, Kairo knows how to go here. I'm the one who insists on coming here, but he doesn't want me to come alone since he's worried about my safety. I want to see Dad because I miss him, and I want to make sure he's fine.” It was Atticus who explained again, which
As we shared our kisses, King Edward's hands slowly caressed my back, teasing me, which made me shiver as I felt how every hair in my skin rose as the electricity rushed through my body. It was our mate, and I knew he was shocked to feel those sparks as he stopped responding to my kiss."What is it? I feel the electricity. He murmured, confused about the mate bond because he didn't know about it. I forgot he was a Lycan, so possibly he didn't believe that crap, so I laughed at him before I saw how he frowned at me."It's the matebond. I don't want to explain everything to you for now. But we are mates." I decided to become honest with him about what he was doing to me. His eyes widened, shocked to know that we were mates, before he checked my neck, and I noticed how he growled at me."How is it possible for me to mark you yet? We are mates, yet you don't have my mark." He was upset and sad, like he truly knew he would mark me fast once he knew I was his mate. I felt terrible for makin
"Mom, what is happening? Why do we need to wear these warming clothes?" I heard Atticus start complaining. He was stomping his feet like he clutched the tux that Maureen had prepared for them. I was surprised to know that Maureen knew how to make those clothes because she was known as the most respected Lycan. It was amazing how he tailored those clothes, like she didn't mind if Atticus started complaining about how hot it was. "Atticus, you shall not always complain. As the son of the Lycan King, you need to be used to wearing these clothes because this is part of your culture." Maureen explained that she understood what he truly felt. I didn't know that she would be too soft for a child, which made me more surprised because she always snarled at me when she was with me in King Edward's pack house. “Ashianna, I can't believe these two bear their father's resemblance. I'm scared to think that my baby will be the same face as Marcus.” She was the one who initiated a talk with me, and
“Congratulations to the both of you, Alpha Ashianna, and to my dearest Uncle Edward.” It was Ashton who greeted us. He had a flash of a smile on his lips before he tapped his uncle's back like they were only friends. He was laughing when King Edward had a scowl on his face, which made me think that he didn't like how his nephew congratulated us.“Stop calling me 'Uncle'; you're getting on my nerves, Ashton.” He angrily snarled before he took a deep breath, like he was calming himself not to spank his nephew in front of me. However, I noticed the glint of joy in his eyes before he looked away. He was trying to hide how happy he was.“But you're my uncle. Do you want me to be your nephew?” Ashton formed a grin on his lips, like he was trying his patience, which led King Edward to get more frustrated. “Ashton, where did you go? I don't see you at my mating ceremony.” I was the one who spoke because it was weird. I didn't see my beta, too.“Oh, I dealt with personal matters, Alpha. You d
"Alpha Ashianna, you visit us all of a sudden." It was Leo who greeted me after the guards informed them that I was at the entrance of the pack house. I flashed a smile on my lips as I saw how he grinned at me mischievously. He looked at the guards and signaled for them to let me in."Thank you. Well, I'm visiting the nearest pack in your land, so I decide to return her because I miss going here." I said, trying to explain it to him. He barked a laugh before he winked at me.I didn't know if Leo truly tolerated what his brother had been doing, and I didn't know how I would make him honest with me. I knew Leo had a soft heart because he was the one who helped Ashton escape from Gunner without Gunner noticing it."You don't need to explain because I know how you love this pack. Seriously, I miss hanging out with you because Gunner isn't always here." He muttered, and I saw how the glint of sadness flashed in his eyes . However, he attempted to conceal those emotions before he faked his