Ashton was puzzled. Hadn't he been fine when they came back from the northern mountain just now? What was going on with him? Maya who had been replenishing her energy opened her eyes. She felt that something was not right. Although she had to rest, she couldn't bring herself to do it. Ashton was her mate. They had an undeniable connection and they could sense each other's emotions and any other change. Although she had been sleeping, she sensed Ashton's discomfort which is why she woke up. She looked over and saw Ashton's head bent. His nose was bleeding and he looked like he had lost consciousness. His breathing was erratic and he seemed to be in a lot of pain. Maya was stunned. What was going on? She had only been out for not more than thirty minutes and Ashton had already been injured? Had he been attacked? But if he had been attacked, why was she perfectly fine? Maya stood up and rushed towards Ashton at a lightning speed. "Ashton! Ashton!" She shouted as she shook him. She
Maya closed her eyes. She had just discovered that she could perform spells meaning she might be a warlock but she did not know what to do about it. And of how she came to be, she still had no idea. What was currently on her mind was the dying Ashton and she needed to do something about it. Although she had stayed with Ashton's pack for some time, the only place she was most familiar with was Ashton's villa, which was now filled with wolfbane. She knew that she could not waste another minute because once she gets affected by it too, they will be both down and no one will save them. And if this poison stayed in Ashton's body for long, it will be fatal to him and the consequences might be unimaginable. He could not even wolf now because of the wolfbane, if this continued, he might end up losing his wolf forever and Maya did not know if he could ever live with that. Kelly was also out there hunting them so Maya had to be very careful with every step that she took. She cannot let Asht
The more Andrew looked at Maya the more he could not understand why Ashton would waste such a bright future just because of her! What did she have that made the almighty alpha Ashton so stupid and irresponsible to the extent of abandoning his people? "When did you meet with alpha Ashton?" Andrew inquired. "It was on this particular day and I was going to be thrown into the lake by my previous pack. I had already accepted my fate and was ready to die, but Ashton did not hesitate to jump into the lake to save me." Maya explained. Although she did not like talking about her past, she felt that the way this Andrew was so respectful of Ashton, he might be trustworthy. "Why were you being thrown into the lake by your pack? What had you done?" Andrew asked. Was this girl a spy sent by the enemy to seduce Ashton before sending him to his death? Had they planned the entire thing just to let Ashton act as a hero who saves the damsel in distress and then falls in love with her afterward? "W
Kelly waited nervously and just as his grandfather was about to make the decision, he heard a voice in his head. Kevin had mind linked with him at some point and just as he was about to block him out, he heard him say something that made him pause in his actions. "Alpha, there is big news!" Came Kevin's anxious voice. "What is it, what happened?" Kelly asked impatiently. He was about to succeed so what was it that wanted to come his way? Whatever it was, he won't allow anything to sabotage his plans, especially when he was so close. "Ashton is back but he is unconscious!" Kevin said. "What did you just say? Say that again?!" Kelly asked, extremely shocked by the news. It was a good thing that Gael had his eyes closed so he did not see his reaction or else he might have become suspicious. Kevin on the other hand felt his head buzz at Kelly’s voice. For God's sake, did he not know that he was actually in someone’s head? Could he not control his wolf from bursting a little? "Some pe
Inside the sacred hall, almost all the important members of the pack had already gathered. Everyone was anticipating what the pack patriarch was going to announce although others already had an inkling of what was going on. It has been long since they were summoned to the sacred hall. Because that only happened when there was extremely something important to announce. Kevin was really excited on the inside while, Leonard, Kelly's father had a gloomy expression. He did not understand what came over his old man. He had talked to him several times and told him not to hand the pack over to Kelly but it seems like the old man was adamant about doing so. Now that they have reached this stage, he felt like there was nothing he can do. He was in fact planning to leave the pack first thing tomorrow morning. He did not know if he will be able to stand his son's gloating look if he stayed. He felt like he might end up killing him “accidentally.” Kelly stood beside his grandfather with anticip
"I'm sorry darling, I failed you." Maya lowered her head guilty. If not for her spell, they would not have landed in this dammed place and Ashton would not have been able to witness his defeat. He would not have been able to see his brother betray him right in front of his eyes. Although he already knew everything, it was a different thing when he had to experience it firsthand. If she had known that she could perform magic and cast spells, she would have learned all kinds of tricks so that they would not be in their current predicament. “What are you sorry about honey? How have you failed me?” Ashton asked as he motioned Maya to go over with his hand. Maya walked over and immediately threw herself in his arms. She hugged him as she recounted what had happened since Ashton fell unconscious and how they found themselves here. It was then did Ashton know where they were. But he was surprised as to why Andrew did not let him be taken to his room. This was like their family. Before As
Inside the sacred hall… After making the announcement, Gael staggered out of the hall with the help of one of his servants. Kelly did not even care about him anymore as he celebrated his success. He did not even remember that his grandfather could not walk on his own. All that excited him was the fact that he had already become an alpha. He had the family rod in his hands. Leonard left and followed after his father. He could not fathom his father's thoughts. "Father," Leonard called out the moment he saw him. They had not gone too far because Gael was walking at the speed of a snail. The person that was helping Gael retreated after seeing Leonard. He knew Leonard was Gael's illegitimate son but he was also one of the finest warriors of the pack who has been through thick and thin for the pack's survival. "Why are you here? Why aren't you celebrating with your son?" Gael asked after seeing Leonard. His voice was laced with exhaustion and he looked like he was about to take his last
"When did you come back?" Gael asked. "Today," Ashton answered simply. "Today? Why didn't you come to see me?" Gael questioned. "How could I come to see you, grandfather? Aren't you very much disappointed in me?" Ashton asked. And if I had come to you the moment I arrived, would you have stopped your idea of appointing Kelly as the next alpha and allowed me to resume my position?" He questioned as he looked his grandfather in the eyes. "Of course. I would have gotten rid of the idea. You know that this pack belongs to you. If I had a choice I wouldn't have done what I just did." Gael said. "Grandfather, everyone always has a choice. There is no situation in this world that leaves one with no choice. Whether we make the right or the wrong decision, it is always a choice." Ashton said. "Besides, you more than anyone, know what this pack means to me. It holds all my beliefs and everything that I have ever lived for. But now you are telling me that you had no choice but to give it a