Asher “Dad…what?” I snarled, appalled at the audacity of that man. “Yeah,” both Logan and Noah nodded. “Who does he think he is? Do I look like a kid? Am the damn Alpha of the pack!” I shouted, my blood boiling with fury. "Exactly, Asher. That's precisely the point. You can't keep fooling around," Logan's voice was firm. "You're way past the age of just messing about. It's time to find a mate and settle down with a family. And no matter how many kids Noah and I have, you still need to produce an heir. It's your duty."He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in. "If Dad arranges a mating ball, think about the kind of girls you'll find there. Rich, entitled daughters of alphas who'd do anything to be your Luna. Not because they want you, but because of your money and the power it brings. Imagine how that'll turn out for you."“Yeah. Ivy might not be what you are used to but she is your mate for a reason. And from what I have seen, she is very honest and true to herself. And a
IvyI stared at the clear water of the small pond built within the pack, feeling torn. Did all this mess with Asher really have to happen now? A mate was the last thing I needed, especially one who happened to be the Alpha of the pack. Accepting him would make me the Luna of the very pack I was betraying. It was a sin, but did I have a choice? Didn’t the moon goddess have enough already? Why did she have to do this to me now?"Maybe a mate is exactly what you need right now," Silver suggested.I grimaced in response. "Are you serious? This will only complicate things further, Silver. If I accept Asher, I'd have to marry him, accept his mark, and be bound to him through the mindlink. It would be impossible for me to follow through Killian’s plans. If Asher finds out the truth about why I'm here and the lies I've told Noah and Logan... it's treason. I'm not afraid to face the consequences, but not until I know my father is safe.""So, what's your plan now? How do you intend to resist a m
IvyThe lake house was at the far end of the endless forest draped around the GrayCrest territory. The lake was beautiful, stretching out as far as eyes could see, and built on its bank was a pretty wooden lake house. It was an immensely peaceful place, which I would often visit when there wasn’t any training or anything else to do.But it looked far from peaceful at the moment.The thundering music could be heard all the way to the primary perimeter, the area closest to the pack house. The lake house was located near the final perimeter, where the GrayCrest territory ends. As we got closer, I could hear a lot of noises, people shouting and whistling and, of course, the stench of alcohol. It immediately repulsed me because I just hated noise with a passion.“I want to go back,” I muttered under my breath.“Oh, come on,” Eli said, dragging me by the arm.“Yeah, let’s get drunk,” the girl beside me exclaimed, excitement radiating off her in waves. Naya was Eli’s twin sister and just like
AsherPanic. That was the first emotion I felt. It hit me like a damn wrecking ball. My reflexes were on overdrive as I pushed the blonde away and dashed towards the lake almost. I had caught a glimpse of her from the corner of my eye as she stood there, sipping beer or something. My mind was set on ignoring her and focusing on the blonde and her wet, sloppy kissed. But with her standing merely a few feet away, it was a struggle. I barely registered the kisses. And the moment her scream reached me and I spotted her toppling headfirst into the cold, dark water of the lake, everything, just everything, went to hell. My heart almost lurched into my mouth with fear, my feet moving on their own accord towards her.“Move!” I growled, pushing through the crowd, who stood there watching and enjoying the drama, not even attempting to help her.“Ivy!” It was Eli’s panicked voice. And he looked just as panicked as he sounded, ready to jump. But before he could have a chance, I was already in the
AsherI watched as Naya dragged my mate away, wrapped in my Delta jacket. Sullenly, I tore my gaze away but spied the crowd as everyone got back to partying. However, nothing seemed unusual. Then who the hell pushed her into the lake? And why would someone push Ivy of all the people? There were so many people standing by the edge. How would I know who pushed her? Or did she slip?Unable to find anyone who might seem suspicious, I dragged my eyes away and immediately met with Eli's skepticism and disapproval dancing in his hazel orbs. I knew he was dying to lecture me. He already did when he arrived with Ivy, mindlinking me quite some expletives.“Don’t get started.” I rolled my eyes, grabbing a can of beer.“What are you doing, Alpha?” Eli demanded, following me as I headed to the bar, feeling irritated again.“What?”“You have a mate now, Ash. You were kissing some random woman in front of her,” His tone was accusatory, and it made my scalp prickle. Yes, Eli was a close friend, but he
Asher“Her? Who’s her?” Blondie demanded, her face turning the color of her dress as she glared at me.I peered back at her clueless, not sure why I said that crap out of nowhere. I was sweating hard, my heart slamming against my chest and there was a weird sensation, an unspoken need that made my skin prickle and my veins almost about to pop with frustration.“I…” I rubbed my face and as much as I really needed to fuck the life out of someone at the moment, the idea of touching the blonde didn’t feel appealing.And it blew my mind because the blonde was exactly the kind of woman I usually desired. I knew when I stripped her dress off, I would be greeted with expensive, sexy lingerie underneath. I knew she would be the one who would moan so loudly that probably both my brothers two doors away could hear her. I knew she would let me fuck her, however I wanted the moment my fingers touched her. I knew all her responses down to the t, so I knew exactly what moves to pull.Because that’s
The next morning, I woke up to a soft knock on the door. And I was about to shoot out some profanities as I opened the door, but the person who stood outside wasn’t someone I can ever shout at.“Rosie,” I groaned, rubbing my eyes, glad that I was wearing some clothes.“Good morning,” my sister-in-law smiled, holding up a steaming coffee mug in her small hands. “Thought you would need it after all the partying last night,” I moved aside as she walked inside and placed the coffee mug on the side table, then flopped down on the bed, patting the space beside her.Wide awake now, I sat down and gave her a smile. I dearly love both Cora and Rose, but this one, she holds a teeny bit more of a special place in my heart. Rose was younger than us at twenty-three, but she was one of the strongest women I have ever met and the most perfect mate for my brother. My heart warmed when she peeked up at me with that sweet smile, green eyes shining.“You look older, Ash,” she said, running her palm on my
IvyHis fingers slipped inside my shorts while his naked body pressed down on mine. Skin to skin touching, the warm, masculine scent—a concoction of leather, bourbon and cedar wood, seeped into my senses. “You really can’t hide from me,” he whispered in my ear as his deft fingers pushed through my wet folds and found their way inside me. “Oh…” I moaned, my fingers curling into his curls as he pushed his finger deeper and deeper inside me. “See? You want me…” I bit my lip hard as he pulled at my lobe. “Then why do you keep fighting me?” “Don’t to…touch me…” I groaned, not meaning a single syllable. “I can pleasure you like no one can,” I was close, his fingers hitting all the right spots. “I can make you scream…” “Please…stop,” I moaned. “I can fuck you like no one ever has…” So close…I was so so close. “You know why…?” “Asher…” I clenched his hair tighter as he pushed me closer and closer to the edge. “Because I am your…mate,” and I exploded all over his hand the moment that