[KIMBERLY]She was seventeen so I assumed she would understand, she was the first I called into my study as soon as I returned from the hospital.She was holding a cheerful smile which made me contemplate whether to tell her the truth or not. But it would be disastrous if she heard it from someone else.“Mum, you have been gone for two days now. Did you go to meet daddy?” she raised a brow as she sat beside me.I squeezed out a smile and caressed her cheek softly.“My sweetheart. I left yesterday and not two days ago, did you miss me that much?” I said in sarcasm while raising my brow and she chuckled.“You know I miss you super much. But I miss dad more, when will he return with Drake?” she questioned anxiously, while staring at me and I thought it was the right time to tell her the truth.The worse was pain but aside that, it would relieve my guilty conscience.“I don’t know for Drake, I will keep in touch with his tutors but as for your dad, he isn't coming back.” I informed her se

BONUS CHAPTER: ANDREA“What is happening? Is this family cursed?”“Lord Ashman died a week ago and Lady Kimberly kicked the bucket.”“I feel so bad for their poor daughter, what would become of her?”“Don't you have anything better to do?” I shunned the servants curtly after hearing enough of their gossiping, they shivered in shock, bowed and left.I sighed heavily and turned to Axel who was behind me.“Any luck?” I raised a sly brow and he shook his head.“Ashley has been in a coma for two days now as a result of shock, and Lady Kimberly isn't responding to treatment. We need to think fast.” I said, looking petrified and confused.Aside from being the family maid, I knew nothing about leadership. All I did was take care of them, Axel unexpectedly became my protector.The elders are agitating about the Alpha position and Ashley wasn’t in her right state to take up such responsibility.No matter how we tried to keep Lady Kimberly’s health failure away from them, there are still unruly

[ASHMAN]2 HOURS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT…“You are about to enter the wrong car, you know that right?” he raised a brow at me, for some reason he looked strangely familiar.Almost around Drake’s age yet strong and intimidating.I was lured into coming to the wrong place and preparing for a fake battle, the person wanted my head and his plan was about to fall into place.“Why are you telling me this and who are you?” I asked anxiously while facing back again.It’s only a matter of time before my pursuers will get close to me. I wondered if he was their puppet to make me while away my time until they got here.“You don’t need to know my name because I can find you. Are you willing to accept my help?” he asked scornfully, he was so bold and disrespectful. If I was in a better position I would have given him a better slap.“What’s your gain?” I raised a brow anxiously, after all nothing good comes for free.“Your daughter, I want to marry her.” he said seriously and I was shocked.Wait. He kn

[ASHMAN]“Forgive me, I failed to introduce myself.” He began.“I’m Alpha Wex, the new leader of Oasis Dawn pack.” he said sternly, for a young man he was too proud which irritated me.“Oasis Dawn pack?” I exchanged weird stares with Kimberly who also looked confused and speechless.We have never heard of such a pack, not as though we have signed any request form that has to do with the new pack establishment.“Do I have the right to propose to your daughter? He curled his lips, asking disdainfully.“No.” Ashley’s voice resonated in the atmosphere, we turned to her.“I’m not getting married to you, Wex.” She strongly disagreed.“Baby…” Kimberly tried to hold her back but she refused.“He is my course mate in the university and also a bully. He is one of those guys I despise so much. I can’t get married to him!” she rebuked in anger.“Do you have a say in this matter, Ash?” he scorned her mockingly and she rolled her eyes in disgust.“I’m never going to marry you!” she pointed a finger

[ASHMAN] “I told you to take precautions, didn’t I?” I screamed at his face in anger, he swallowed hard while avoiding my gaze.“I did, my lord.” Axel began.“I had to go through the list twice before I sent the invitation out.” he said vividly, nodding his head with certainty and I sighed heavily.“Then how did he come in without our notice or permission?” I rubbed my chin while thinking deep.“I feel there is something fishy about this Alpha Wex, he seems to have so many skeletons in his closet.” Axel assumed.“I need you to return to my cyber room and inform the leader. I want a full background check of that guy before I return back to the city.” I instructed him seriously and he bowed.“Yes, my lord. I will be on it.” he said.“Any other report that I missed?” I raised a brow, he stopped halfway by the door before walking back to me. I stood up from the seat.“Lady Kim has the pack under control, there is nothing to be afraid of.” he assured me.“And Ashely? How is her health? I