Ashley's POV "Hey, soldier lady! Do you think you can beat me now?" Logan asked as soon as we dismounted from his horse. He had brought me to the sandhill again. I knew he brought me over to ease my tension. Well, I didn't need him to watch my back again, it was time to move on. But what could I do? "Of course, I will beat you hands down," I laughed. My eyes widened as he detached two swords from the scabbard. I wasn't ready for a fight. I raised my finger and shook my head. "Nah…I'm not up to it," I yelled and walked away. "Puff! Scaredy cat!" He returned the swords and began walking in my direction. "Did you do it?" "What?" "Mattias," he asked brazenly. "Oh! I see… Did you bring me here to interrogate me? I thought Alpha Simpson did that already." "Nah, Ashley… I should know as much. I am personally involved, you know… he murdered my mate and killed my good friend… Allen… I need closure too." Without breathing a word, I continued to climb up the sandy hill and he foll

Maya's POV I still hadn't got any useful information about Regan. Rather, he had succeeded in getting me all riled up. When Ashley visited, I got worked up and unleashed my anger and frustrations on her. Little did I know that I was playing Regan's game. It was after she had left that I realized that Regan used me as a weapon to teach her a lesson. Realizing that I fell for his cheap tricks made me feel used and got me more angry. Or maybe his tricks were not cheap. I learned he almost ended up killing the bitch. I wanted her dead. Yes! I wanted her to be gone. Despite her curse and lowly status, I still feel pressured by her. I have only seen her a few times. But there is something strange about her. She has a fire in his eyes. In her lowly eyes is a fire of rivalry. Although I didn't want Regan, that didn't mean I wanted to share him with anyone. If I didn't have him no one would. If I wanted her dead, a few of my father's men is all it takes to do the job. But she was th

Ashley's POVRocco and I returned to the barracks after my meeting with Zane. On our way back, I tried to engage Rocco in discussions but he zoned out on me. After trying to make him talk, I withdrew into my shell and we returned quietly.I was engrossed in my thoughts and I remembered my meeting with Zane."The members and some of the higher-ups are against my decision to absorb you into the group. They felt that you were just a woman and you could compromise the integrity of the group… As you can see, the group is not a joke. But I watched you fight and I saw your potential. I also did my findings and I realized that you have lived through hell. Your resilience got me hooked. I absorbed you based on my terms… you have to live up to my expectations." Zane's words resounded in my ears again and I jumped up to cut some leaves hanging down from a tall tree."Puff! They should get the fuck away… I don't need the group anymore. Mattias is dead already. I wasn't the one who killed him, but

Ashley's POV"Good day," I bowed as I greeted Zane. I had arrived at the cave earlier than usual. He was standing outside the cave with his hands resting in his pockets."Where is Rocco?" He asked with a frown, stretching his neck to look behind me."He told me to come on my own since I came earlier.""You should have come together… Anyways, let me introduce the one who would engage you for the next few weeks. Training lasts for a month, but if you perform well, it could end earlier," Zane said and I bowed.When I lifted my head, I saw another man standing beside Zane. At a closer look, I realized that it was the man who abducted me in front of the barrack.I disliked him since the day he abducted me and downgraded my gender and I knew the feeling was mutual. I wanted to have some fun, I wanted to have a smooth sailing here, but I think my life wasn't meant to run smoothly.Putting aside my hatred, I bowed my head to greet him. He dabbled his finger over his chin and looked straight

Adrian's POVMy next stop was the secret meeting place. I couldn't play dumb after what I had witnessed at the Prince's place. I still haven't found any clue as to why the Dowager visited. I had to ascertain that our meeting place was safe. Otherwise, meetings would have to be on hold until I figured out what was happening. But considering the times, we were in a crucial moment and such a break would hinder all our ongoing plans, there was no time to waste.Landing in front of the thatched house that I had erected around the area. I cracked the door open and walked in to fix a few things. After I had settled in, I walked out, taking a stroll around and checking out the whole area.I was behind the cave where we used to have our meetings when the smell of smoked meat wafted into my nose. Turning swiftly, I looked around, but there was no one in sight. "Come out!" I commanded knowingly."Thank you for the lead, I have been trying to find this place," a familiar voice sounded behind