[Asher’s POV]I can feel Leah’s body shivering against mine as I stare into the eyes of the tiny creature that looks so much like me and her together. There was no doubt about it now; this was my child. The child that I created together with Leah. But why didn’t she tell me about her? Why was she trying to hide it?"If you don’t speak, I’m leaving." Leah warned, pulling my attention back to her."How old is she?" I asked instead, unable to stop my curiosity about the child. "What is her name?""It doesn’t matter." Leah snapped, unconsciously attempting to put more distance between us. "She doesn’t concern you.""BULLSHIT!"Anger explodes through me from Leah’s attempt to stop me from getting to know my child. Without thinking, I slammed my fist into the wall right beside her head, causing pain to rush up my arm and through my body to try to stop the darkness from trying to erupt."Just let me go." She whispered, snapping her gaze from mine. "Remember, you were the one that didn’t want
[Leah’s POV]I stumbled out of the small cabin that possessed Asher’s warmth and scent as the man himself watched me with cold and distant eyes. His hot and cold attitude was really starting to piss me off, but it confirmed my suspicions about something more going on in his head.Stopping at the end of the porch, I turned and stared into Asher’s eyes as he continued to remain impassive."I just want you to know." I began, deciding that I would just speak what my heart was screaming. "You don’t have to suffer alone. I’m here and I’ll always be here. "Maybe it was useless of me to even say that, but I couldn’t stop myself. Asher was my mate and my best friend. Even if he was now this cold and indifferent person, when he slipped up and dropped the act, I found that the same man was still there. It was just a matter of finding that man and bringing him back permanently."Am I supposed to be moved?" Asher asked, frowning. "Who knows?" I shrugged. "Anyway, see ya!"Turning, I quickly made
[Chloe’s POV]I stormed out of the house, ignoring Thia and Ashton’s questioning gazes. I was beginning to get sick of this. Anytime I mentioned my visions, I was simply told that they were nightmares, even when each and every one comes true."Dammit." I growled, looking towards the house where my siblings and brother-in-law remained oblivious. "Something big is coming." I continue, feeling my heart begin to beat faster. "How can I get you all to believe me?"Closing my eyes, I once again saw Asher with glowing red eyes and large black wings. He stood proudly over the corpses of many of our friends. Beside him was a man with blazing red hair and a vampiress that looked pleased with themselves. However, they weren’t the ones I was most concerned with. Instead, there was a beautiful blonde with an ethereal feel to her that really worried me. Shaking off the chill that was beginning to rush down my spine, I turned and began to make my way towards town. If Leah and the others weren’t goi
[Leah’s POV]I stared at Chloe for a moment more, before gritting my teeth and racing forward. I would have to worry about how she knew my secret later. Right now, I needed to save my mate."Wait for me!" Chloe called, rushing up behind me."Stay back." I warned. "When I let go, I can’t control it."The ability was something I discovered when I was at my angryest over not being able to shift into a lycan anymore. When it happened, it scared me so badly that I didn’t dare use it unless absolutely necessary. Because of that, I was still not able to fully handle it."But you’ll need my help." Chloe argued."No, I won’t." I snapped. "Now stay back where it is safe and call those damn kitsune’s!"I didn’t bother looking back to see if Chloe had listened. If she got too close, I would have to knock her out. I didn’t want to have to do it, but desperate times call for desperate measures.Extending my senses, I quickly located Asher and began to move. I could sense his pain through our bond a
[Asher’s POV]I kept my gaze firmly fixed on Leah as she studied me carefully. What in the world was she thinking behind those guarded eyes?"I’ll find her something of Tatiana’s." Ian responded, drawing my attention back to him. "For the time being, she can clean your wounds. They’re starting to heal and if any debris is left, we will have to reopen the skin. ""Got it." Leah responded, stepping forward and reaching into the bin.Satisfied that she could handle things from here, Ian headed out of the room, so it was now just the two of us. Leah’s hand that gently cleaned my wounds shook ever so slightly. It was easy to tell that she was nervous about being so close to me, especially after how harsh I had been with her recently."Why did those tengus attack you?" She asked, taking me by surprise. "And don’t say it isn’t any of my business."I fought back the amused smirk that wanted to form on my lips at her defiance and kept my expression neutral."They owed a friend money."My word
[Asher’s POV]I could feel Leah’s perfect body shivering below mine as I pressed my mouth against hers again and tugged at her shirt. Now that I had let myself give in to desire, there was no going back."W-wait…" Leah gasped as I began to pull her shirt up above her bare breasts. "We can’t...""We can." I countered, taking a nipple into my mouth.A delicious moan escaped Leah’s lips as I gently nipped and licked at her quickly growing nipple. However, before I could move onto the next step, liquid was released into my mouth.Propping myself up on my hands, I stared down at Leah’s bright red face. What the hell was…Oh..."Was that breastmilk?" I asked, lifting a brow. "That was an odd... flavor.""Stop!" Leah groaned, covering her face with her hands. "Please.""Don’t hide your face from me." I warned.I didn’t quite understand it, but I suddenly felt so much lighter. It was like before I was cursed for performing dark magic. Was this a result of being near my mate for an extended tim
[Asher’s POV]I sat on the porch watching the street for Thia’s car. Despite telling myself everything would be okay, I was nervous. I was nervous about facing Thia after hurting her sister and about facing my daughter properly for the first time. It all left me a bundle of nerves, and when Thia finally pulled up with Haidan in tow, I was damn near ready to bolt right then and there."Asher?" Haidan called, popping her head out of the window. "How are you feeling?""I’m fine." I assured as I kept my eyes on Thia.With each step she took towards the backseat of her car, I felt my heart rate increase. This was it. I was actually going to be able to hold my daughter for the first time. I was both excited and terrified."Thia, why don’t you let Asher get Arabia out?" Haidan suggested, instantly catching onto my train of thought."Sure." Thia responded, though she didn’t sound happy about it.Nodding, I got up from the step I sat on and made my way across the yard. All the while, Thia’s n
[Leah’s POV]I watched as Asher made his way back down the stairs and out of the house. Something about the tension and frustration that radiated off of him left me uneasy, but since I didn’t know exactly what was going on with him, there was nothing I could do to help.As I continued to stand there, Thia appeared and peaked up at me. Her eyes that took me in were filled with questioning and concern as she made her way towards me."Did you two fight again?" She asked once she reached me. "Leah, what exactly is going on here?""Follow me." I sighed, deciding maybe it would be a good idea to talk to someone about the worry that was slowly beginning to eat away at my soul. "I need to feed Arabia. We can talk while I do that. ""Alright." Thia murmured, beginning to follow me towards my room.Once inside, I plopped on my bed and got comfortable so that I could begin to nurse. Only after Arabia was latched and happily eating did I look to Thia, who remained in the doorway."Could you come