Ashton carried Maya in his arms as he disappeared into the woods. He didn't know where his impulse came from but he knew that if he didn't save her, he will regret it for the rest of his life. Something in him also seemed to awaken, something he hadn't felt for a long time. …. Back at Lily's house….. The wind winders pack was welcoming their guests. The celebration had already begun but the protagonist was nowhere to be seen. Every pack leader was around and only Alpha Ashton has not shown his face. Many of the ladies were starting to feel restless. They had dressed up simply because they wanted to impress that one person, but if he did not even come, what was the need of looking all glorious? They approached Lily, who had assured them again and again that Alpha Ashton will definitely come. "How come we don't see him?" "Maybe he was held up somewhere but I'm sure he will show up," Lily assured, but deep down she was feeling restless. Although she already had a mate and was
Maya woke up with a start. Seeing all the kinds of tubes connected to her body, she was stunned. What happened to her, hadn't she been thrown in the raging waves of the lake? How comes she is not rotten and yet she was lying in bed, alive? Was she alive or it was an illusion before dying? Did she hope for someone to come and save her? Maya smiled in self-mockery. She had been adamant about dying and now she was hoping for someone to come and save her. Maya closed her eyes. She did not want to think about anything and only wanted to go to hell. She was suited to be in hell or whatever place God will see fit. As she was contemplating taking her last breath, she heard some footsteps. They were solid and heavy. It seemed to be someone who was well-trained and had an explosive amount of energy. There were also some which weren't as solid, but she knew that someone was coming. "How is she?" "She is yet to wake up. But according to the marks on her body, she has been under abuse f
After looking down for a while, Maya was determined to say whatever she wanted, thus she lifted her head and stared at Ashton, straight in the eye. Looking into his intimidating eyes, Maya did not back down. She straightened her back and cleared her throat again. “Hello alpha, need a Luna?” Maya asked. “Sorry I didn’t mean to eavesdrop on your conversation but I happened to hear you talking about your alpha not having a mate. You can take it as me offering my body to repay your kindness.” Maya said, puffing the invisible chest out. “What kindness is Miss Maya talking about?” Ashton asked. “Of you saving me!” Maya said. “Don’t worry, I can cook, I can clean. I can do practically everything so you won’t be at a loss if you marry me. Plus I don’t have a mate.” Maya said. “And where did you hear from that I’m the one who saved you?” Ashton asked. His eyes shone with a teasing light. “Ooh, it wasn’t you? I just had the feeling. Maybe my intuition is not right.” “Nope! It wasn’t me
"There, that's better." Ashton nodded his head when he saw Maya look at him. "Can you now repeat what you said to me on the balcony?" He asked. His voice was gentle and soothing to the ears. It made Maya's erratic emotions calm down. "I said a lot of crap, what are you referring to exactly?" Maya questioned. She felt that this alpha had a strange personality. "The first statement you made." "The first statement I made?" 'Wait, wasn't the first statement I made the one asking him if he needed a Luna? Does he want me to repeat so that he can reject me again?' Maya thought. She never thought that this man would be so mean. "Have you forgotten? Should I help you refresh your mind?" "No. Of course not. I remember what I said. But didn't you say that you were not the one who saved me? Why would I say it again?" "I will only offer myself to the one who saved me," Maya said. "Do you know in whose room you are now?" "Yours." "Right, it's my room. Who do you think dares to bring a st
After confirming that they were mates, Maya and Ashton spent almost all their time together. Maya was eager to know more about Ashton and especially her past while Ashton was eager to know the kind of life Maya had led for the last fifteen years. Ashton had assigned most of the pack matters to his beta, Theo. Everyone was happy to finally learn that their alpha has found his mate, but when they saw the frail-looking Maya, they were shocked. Others looked at her with disdain especially when they learned that she was already twenty and never shifted even for once. The ladies who were obsessed with their alpha Ashton would send her hostile gazes making Maya tremble in fear. She thought that if she were to walk alone around the pack, she will never come back alive. Those people would probably kill her at the first sight of her. But they were afraid to make a move as most of the time, she was always with Ashton, hiding behind his back. "Hmph, I have never seen such a weak luna. How
Maya seemed to not have heard Ashton as she continued to stare at his back. It was strong and masculine. His wolf was probably big and strong. Although they spent almost all day together, Maya was yet to see Ashton's wolf. It seemed like Ashton was mindful of her feelings which is why he hadn't shifted even once. "If you don't want to go, then come in and help," Ashton said. He turned and looked at Maya with a gentle gaze. It was as if his gaze was some kind of hypnosis. Maya found herself walking towards him under his gentle gaze. "I thought that I could keep you waiting for over an hour. It seems you are really hungry." Ashton said as he drew her into his embrace. Maya smelled his woody scent complimented by the smoke from the cooking, making her heart feel a sense of security. "I thought that you got when I asked you if you could cook. I was coming to check and see what the chefs were making. I didn't know that I will get such a surprise." Maya said. "Am I such a petty per
To help Maya recover her memories and her wolf, Ashton had to look for the witch who cursed her. Maya was his life savior and he could never let her suffer for even a second. Although he too had the power to make Maya remember everything, he was too afraid to take the risk. He did not want Maya to hate him because he didn't know how she would take the news. The only thing he could rely on was the person who was involved from the start back then. Although it has been next to impossible to find him, from the little clues he got, he has finally found the man. When his mother was pregnant, it was revealed that he will be born under an abnormal moon and that would affect his life and his wolf. As the future Alpha of the ash band pack, they had to do everything to ensure that he is born and grow up normally. He was to be born with a rare condition in the wolf bloodline which was a threat to his life. His mother had an option of ending his life before he was born or they were to find
The two men didn't dare to dilly-dally and immediately left. Although they were older than Ashton, he was still their alpha and no one dared to offend him. They immediately flew for their lives because they knew that the moment they hesitated, they won't live to see another day. After the two people fled, Ashton returned to where he was hiding Maya. "Did I scare you?" He asked gently. "No, it's okay. I just didn't expect your grandfather to still be persistent about that matter." Maya said. "He is stubborn and likes to control everyone, but I won't let him succeed this time," Ashton assured. "I don't want to be caught between you and your grandfather nor do I want you to be forced to choose a side," Maya said. "Don't worry even if it comes to a day that I have to choose a side, I will choose you without hesitation. No one has the right to separate you from me again." Ashton said as he kissed Maya on the lips. "Let's go. I can feel that we are close. If we travel for another tw