Ashley's POVI was still sleeping when my ears caught the sound of footsteps. My ears twitched and my eyes flung open. Without wasting time, I sprang to my feet taking on a defensive poise. One of my fists was drawn back and the other held a jaw bone tightly.I launched forward but my assailant dodged my attack, holding my wrists captive.I raised my leg to plunge a kick into his chest but then his face came into view, he was the guy from last night. My leg fell limply and he held my wrists tighter as I steadied my gait."Are you dumb? You almost got yourself killed! You should have talked!" I yelled and jerked my hands out of his hold.Hands in the air, he looked into my eyes and chuckled slightly before looking away."It's not funny… I mean, can't you talk? What you all know how to do is feast on others and ramble!" I yelled but he said nothing.I dropped back to my corner angrily and he maintained his position, a few steps away from me.He seemed to have been standing guard over m
Two days laterAshley's PovAlpha Simpson's guards took their position by my side, two guards on each side. They led me out of the clinic into the carriage waiting outside.I climbed into the carriage and took my seat, between guards. It was obvious that I was being escorted as an offender. I wondered where they were taking me but I did not dare to ask.The carriage passed through my father's apartment and I wish I could see him again. How I wished I had my freedom.I was surprised when we arrived at our destination, it was Alpha Simpson's residence. I never knew he would accept me into his residence.I got out of the carriage and I was led in by the guards. We were almost approaching the entrance when the guards suddenly halted, I did too.It was Alpha Simpson's eldest son, his aura was strong but not as strong as his father's and Prince Regan's. I bowed, likewise the guards."You! Lift your head!" He commanded and I knew the command was directed at me.Seeing my bruises-filled face
Ashley's POV "We can't get rid of her, she is one of Alpha Simpson's people." "What do you suggest that we do? We can't leave her to die here, let's take her to the clinic." "Clinic my foot! No way! If we do that, Alpha Simpson will get to know," someone panicked. "What a fool! Who knows she was going to do the washing after enduring such a beating." "Beating? Who beat her? Nobody touched her, understood!?" Someone yelled out loud. Their words sounded in my head while they deliberated on what to do with me. "Firstly, let's clean up her wounds, I have an idea," someone said and they gathered around me. They lifted me up and laid on something comfy. The smell of alcohol wafted into my nose, it was from the disinfectant. They cleaned up my wounds, washed my hair, and bathed me in the river. When they were done, they changed my clothes and laid me back on the bed. "She seems to have sustained some wounds before. If anything happens to her, nothing will look suspicious, nobody wil
Ashely's POV I was dragged towards the extreme end of the clinic and thrown into one of the rooms. The door was shut behind me, making me flinch. What the heck, I thought I was summoned by Alpha Simpson. He can't possibly be here. A putrid smell wafted into my nostrils and I wrung my nose. The air smelled complex but I wasn't in the shape to start analyzing the smell. The room was dark but thanks to my wolf eyes, I could see. I struggled to my feet and my gaze settled on the single bed in the room. That was when I realized that I wasn't alone. The hair on my body stood erect. With my gaze transfixed on the bed, I fell back to the floor. At a closer look, I realized that the person on the bed was motionless, he seemed to be a patient. I tried to rise to my feet but I couldn't. Fear and weariness had taken the best of me. I tried hard until I was able to stand. I let out shallow gasps as I stared back at the patient. Looking around the dark room, I swallowed the lump in my thro
"Are you out of your mind? Do you want to get yourself killed? Everyone in the pack is forbidden from talking about the case," Rossi retorted in my head. I have never seen her look that scared."Meanwhile, I saw the guards when they were dragging you down here. What is this all about?" She added.I noticed how she tactically swerved the discussion. Looking away from her, I stared at the man lying unconscious on the bed.Rossi's gaze darted from me to Allen, "Don't tell me…he…" she covered her mouth and her voice trailed off as realization dawned on her. "Are you insane!? She yelled out loud this time. She trembled and hit me repeatedly."If this is Allen, the murderer, count me out of this. Just let him die. That is the best for you;" she mind-linked me with her eyes piercing mine imploringly."Why?" I asked."It concerns Alpha Simpson… Even if you stumble on the truth, you can't change anything. You will end up like him," Rossi yelled in my head and rose to her feet."You know somet
Ashley's POV I won't go down without putting up a fight. With that in my head, I landed on my feet, swinging an arm in the air. The Intruder's eyes shone in surprise, he was taken aback by my moves. I was surprised as well, I must have learned a thing or two during my survival in the dungeon. A familiar scent filled the air and I wondered if my prediction was right. In no time, I pinned the intruder against the wall. He groaned painfully and tried to fight back but I was faster. I rammed my hand into his face pulling off his mask. "What!? Stanley!?" I yelled, staggering backward as his face was revealed. Relief coursed through me as I realized that it wasn't a killer sent by Alpha Simpson- I guess it wasn't my time to die yet. And Stanley? Although he was a pain in the ass, I could handle him. "Wow! You asshole!" I yelled as I heard the snapping of bones, he was shifting. "Bring it on," I gritted, taking up a defensive pose. I knew if Stanley shifted, I wouldn't stand a chance
Regan's POV It was the dead of the night. My shadow guard and I dismounted from our horses. I unsheath my sword, swinging it freely in the air. Strutting through the darkness, I skidded my way deep into the forest while my shadow guard, Adrian, fixed the horses. We had a mini stable concealed within the woods. It was stashed far away from the point of rendezvous. It was where we kept the horses out of sight, we couldn't be discrete enough. I was almost entering the castle when Adrian appeared beside me, We exchanged knowing glances and walked in, how I covet his supernatural abilities. Unlike the cave where I had met the three wise men some weeks ago, we were supposed to have a full house today and the castle is our court. With Adrian stationed beside me, I walked into the castle and quietly, I proceeded to my seat which was the highest seat in the court. All members who were already seated rose to their feet, bowing their heads. They all remained standing and at the right sec
Regan's POVMaximus galloped down the uneven terrain and in no time we were facing the palace."Whao!" I yelled, pulling the bridle. We were at the grazing range from where Adrian usually takes charge, it was just a few meters away from the palace.At my command, Maximus receded and came to a halt.Mounting down, I fixed his reins and patted his mane, reassuring him that Adrian would come for him.Whilst he grazed, I strapped my quiver in his scabbard. With a heavy heart, I embraced the cold night.I was just a few steps away from my chambers when I heard a swoosh from behind."My Prince, danger lurks ahead…" Adrian appeared from nowhere, mind-linking me.With his tongue on the hilt of his special sword, he wrapped his arm around my middle, pinning me to himself.Yes, it's the only extraordinary ability that I possess. I can see werewolves even when they use their masking technique to hide their presence.With my body pinned into Adrian's, we both became invisible."Yelp!" He cried an