Asher's POVI haven't been able to sleep the past two nights. My brain won't shut off when I want it to, it keeps thinking about my uncles and Harper. My uncles are relentless when it comes to how I should be leading the pack. I'm not an idiot, I know how to be a leader. For a while I wanted my uncle's opinions, but now it's getting to a point where I think they're trying to push me out.Harper. I can't stop thinking about our fake marriage. I'm worried no one is going to believe us or my pack won't accept a Luna, especially a stranger who I just met. They won't know she's a stranger, but they'll suspect something is up since I left the pack single and returning three days later with a fiancé. Harper has attempted to reassure me that things will work out fine, but I'm not so sure.Since I agreed to marry Harper, I figured I should get to know her to make the relationship seem legitimate. We decided to meet at her special place in the forest before our final dinner here. It's a quie
Harper's POVI'm leaving my home, the place where I grew up, for a year. Twelve months. I have no clue what I should pack to take with me, and what I should leave behind. Do I take the small statue of the Moon Goddess that has been sitting on my dresser for the past five years or do I take the stack of novels on the bedside table? I can't decide.I fold the last piece of clothing into my suitcase, a small sigh leaving my lips. Am I making the right decision by fake marrying Asher? I know we both need each other's help to achieve our goals, but I'm not sure if I want to leave my pack. The members always have the best advice to give and comfort me when I'm feeling low. My support system will be fifty miles away. How will I cope?I know I will have Asher, a stranger whom I know next to nothing about apart from the brief interactions we've had. I want to be able to trust him, and have his support, but it's going to take a long time. I'm leaving a pack who loves me and marrying into a p
Harper's POVI was up before the sun this morning, anxious about the new journey I will be embarking on. I'm going to be living a fake life for twelve months, pretending to be someone's Luna, when in reality I want to be an Alpha.Living a fake life, with a fake husband and fake intentions isn't going to be a walk in the park. Having Asher by my side will make things a bit easier; he's a nice guy, I'm sure I will be able to trust him as our marriage progresses.I'll be keeping an eye on his uncles, though. They are beyond shady and need to be put in their place. I won't let Asher in on my plans to watch them; it'll be something that keeps me busy while I plan how I'm going to get the title of Alpha from Artemis. If I know my brother, he won't go down without a fight.I was ordered by my parents to meet them at the compound's centre garden to be seen off by the pack. I was hoping to slip away without too much of a fuss in fear I would show my true emotions about leaving. It would b
Harper's POVThe compound gives off an eerie vibe as we walk through. My home felt alive and inviting, while this place is dull with no sense of excitement or fun buzzing around. I'm sure this is the influence of Asher's uncles; he would never allow his pack to live like this if he wasn't under their thumb.There doesn't appear to be anyone around when Asher opens the front door. Julius and Dean are not far behind us when we enter the living space. In a compound of this size there should be multiple members of the pack moving around and hanging out. I don't see a single person, even though it's the middle of the day.Asher looks as confused as I am."Where is everyone?" I question him.He shrugs his shoulders, placing the suitcase by his feet, "I'm not sure. I wasn't aware of any events being held today." He looks towards his uncles, "Do you know anything about this?"Instead of responding, they smile and head through the house."That was odd," I comment.Asher frowns, "Very."
Harper's POV"I have to share a room with you?" This can't be right. I said I would fake marry the man, not share a room with him for a year.Asher walks further into the room. Sometime during the party, a member dropped our luggage off in here. My suitcase is sat on the left side of the bed."I thought you knew that." He sits at the foot of the bed, "The compound is at capacity. Besides, if we're going to be a real couple, we need to share a bedroom."He does have a point. I was so caught up in both of our plans, I hadn't stopped to consider the details of our situation."Okay, well, I hope you don't snore," I say, walking around the room.Asher's room isn't what I expected. He has band posters of groups I've never heard of taped to the wall. A small wooden desk sits in the far-right corner of the room, with the ensuite situated next to it. The bed sheets are black with gold patterns and details circling the length of it, and its unusually clean for a twenty-five-year-old man.
Harper's POVI spent the morning sleeping because I was exhausted from the day before. Subconsciously I knew I would be run off my feet today, so I wanted to take a little more time to stay in bed and have some time to myself.Asher hasn't stopped in to check on me, aside from the plate of food he left on the bedside table while I was asleep. I was a bit embarrassed when I woke from a dream about water being poured down his torso. I would like to pretend that didn't happen.The compound is in chaos when I leave the bedroom. Multiple people are running through the hallways with flowers and pieces of cardboard. Some members stop to say good morning before they rush off again.The kitchen is the only room that is quiet. A large window above the sink reveals the backyard. A massive gazebo has been put up, and it is in that moment I realize what's going on.Wedding preparations are in full swing.I groan as I pour myself a cup of coffee. I know I chose to marry Asher, but I forgot a
Asher's POVWhat a beautiful day for a fake wedding. The sun is shining high in the sky, not a single cloud in sight. Everyone is in a cheerful mood, except for my uncles. They haven't spoken to me much since returning from our stay with the Red Moon pack. They have been avoiding me and it's obvious.I know they're up to something, but I'm choosing to ignore it. Being suspicious of everything they do isn't good for my mental health. Having Harper here to get inside information will be good for me to know what's happening behind my back.The wedding preparation has been a lot to take on; I had no idea so much effort goes into planning and organizing a wedding. I'll be prepared for the future when I have a real wedding.Harper was awake before me this morning, which is odd because she likes to sleep in. Since sharing a bed with her for the past week, I've learnt some of her sleeping habits; her snores are soft and sometimes she talks in her sleep. She hasn't been going for morning
Harper's POVToday has been weird. I told myself I didn't care about the wedding or getting married to Asher, but my stomach has been in knots since I walked down the aisle and saw him standing there with a big smile on his face. Maybe my body is trying to tell me I'm secretly enjoying the idea of being married.Amaris hasn't stopped gushing about how amazing Asher and I look together as a married couple. She has been taking hundreds of pictures of us since we said, 'I do'. I haven't had a chance to stop and talk to Asher about everything going on because the reception began straight away. We haven't had a minute to ourselves.Members of the pack have been giving us their congratulations and well wishes for our marriage since the end of the ceremony. It's an odd feeling being the center of attention by a group of people I barely know. But it's also nice to feel appreciated and cared for by someone who knows nothing about you or your past. I've been accepted by this pack after a sh