Ivy“Daddy!” I cried out, rushing straight into his arms as I struggled to control the tears.“Ivy,” he wrapped his arms around me while I basked in the warmth of it, the safety that came with the feeling of being in his arms. “You really are here. I thought he was just playing.”“No, I am here. Really here,” I smiled, peeking up at him though not daring to leave the safety of his arms.It was good to hear the subtle hints of the alpha he was in his voice, even if he looked anything but. I cannot even imagine his pain. Losing his mate, his son and his pack all in the blink of an eye only to be locked up in this dark, tiny cell, not knowing a way out. I think the pain o

IvyI think I was going to be sick. My stomach churned as I stared at the helpless, innocent eyes that stared back at me, begging me. Tears spilled down my eyes as I flopped down by the door of the cell.“Alpha…” someone whispered before they all bowed their heads in unison and greeted me. The same way they greeted my father, would have greeted my brother. They looked battered and weak and helpless except for that tiny sparkle of hope in their eyes on seeing me. Because they were my people.My pack.“Seems like you like my little surprise, don’t you, little Alpha?” Killian smirked, which widened as I glared at him through my tears.“I am going to kill you,” I hissed.“Hey, that’s unfair. I thought you would finally give me some credit!” he said, shaking his head. “See? I didn’t destroy your entire pack. I left the women and children alone. Shouldn’t you be thanking me that there’s something still left of Mystic

AsherI watched Ivy storm out of the bedroom and scowled. Lately, I was having a very hard time recognizing myself and the way I was behaving with her. And it wasn’t about sharing my space. I was not some stupid baby boy who hated sharing toys. No, it was something else. It was the thought of sharing the space with her. I lose control around Ivy. The way she makes me feel just by existing, just by breathing, scares the living daylights out of me.I wanted her.There, that was my confession. I wanted her like I have never wanted another woman and like I would never want anyone again. But I wasn't sure what this want was. Lust? The bond’s influence? Or more? I couldn't understand my feelings for her, and without being completely sure, I couldn't let her in. She deserved better, especially since I'm all she has now. I wasn't perfect, but I believed in being there a hundred percent for someone or not at all. No in-betw

Ivy“What are you doing here at this hour?” Eli demanded, raising a brow. I gulped, my mind completely blank, with no reasonable answer coming to my mind. Why was he even here? This place was at least ten minutes away from the final perimeter. Why does he need to guard around here?“Ivy?” Eli repeated. I opened my mouth to respond, but again wasn’t sure what to say. Did he see me get out of the car? That would be the end of me then. His expression was hard to read, so I couldn’t even decipher whether he was suspecting me or just curious.“I…was…taking a stroll…”Idiot. What an idiot!“What?” Eli frowned, looking blank. “You were taking a stroll here, outside the pack perimeters in the middle of the night?”“No…I was just around the lake house and I…I was following this trail and then I heard something and rushed towards it. Before I realized it, I was here…so, I was just heading back.” I steeled my voice, maintai

                                                                                    Asher“I am taking the R8,” I stated nonchalantly, pointing to my matte black Audi R8, one of my favorites.“For the Council meeting?” Noah raised a brow.“Your point is?” I grimaced.“Are you trying to show off to your mate, brother?” Logan smirked, nudging me with his elbow.“Ivy isn’t the one to be impressed by fancy cars,” I muttered, retrieving the keys. “I just…”“We get it, Ash,” Logan laughed, patting my back. “Have fun,” I scowled at him before giving my brothers a wave as they pulled out in Logan's BMW while I