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Chapter 53
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J. N. SteinYou know I can't help myself. If I write one steamy chapter, chances are, there will be a second one. Hopefully, this was worth the wait. I love how these two have grown to love each other. Thank you so much for reading! -JNS <3
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Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 54
Asher POV I wish we could have stayed in the clearing, next to Black Hole Pond, curled up in warm blankets, shielded from the early winter chill. I imagined a dozen scenarios of how last night would go, and none of them consisted of Saph and me going at it like rabbits. Ha, maybe I should have since sheโs my sexy bunny. Fuck, Iโm so into her. She has me experiencing feelings that I believed had died when I lost Portia. Iโm so love drunk as we walk back to the packhouse, holding hands. Holding fucking hands! A few weeks ago, Saph could barely stomach being in the same room as me. Itโs still early and the sun isnโt fully up, but I need to get back to Ruby. I hope sheโll be excited for me and Saph. โHow do we tell her? I mean, what if she doesnโt want this?โ Saph asks awkwardly. Iโm glad I had the forethought to pack a change of clothes. Weโre both bearfoot, our feet crunching against the frosted, leaf-covered grass. Iโm in my sweatpants from last n
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-04-05Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 55
Asher POV Ice water shoots through my veins. I knew Grizz was planning an attack; I just hoped we would have more time. I stand up abruptly, knocking my chair back, causing it to slam against the concrete floor and send small pieces of the wooden chair to splinter off. โWhat is it, Ash?โ Dare asks as both he and Vinny jump out of their chairs, impatiently waiting for me to answer. โGrizz is here. One of my patrollers just reported seeing them trying to cross the border, before they vanished,โ I seethe. My head begins to throb as more reports from patrollers and pack members come in. โAlpha! Intruders!โ โSomething just attacked Freddy by the cells! Heโs unconscious!โ โAlpha! Help!โ โFuck! Theyโre here! I need to get to Artemis. I know he and Yaya are the targets for this attack. Vinny, Dare, help my patrollers!โ I shout, already storming out of the room. โIโm coming with you guys!โ I hear Daya decl
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-04-07Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 56
Saph POV โWhy are they coming to the hospital!โ Yaya cries as we hurry upstairs, securing windows and doors. All trained fighters and patrollers are guarding the borders. โTheyโre probably looking for your witchy brother!โ Amy hollers, peering out the window in the door to the room weโve locked ourselves in. Other staff members of the hospital are running through the hallways. I wanted to help and fight, but Richard demanded that we hide and stay safe until reinforcements arrived. โI can do something, I can use my magic on them,โ Yaya suggests as the invisible wolves bang into windows and doors on the lower level- trying to break in. โSave your energy. If you use too much of your magic, youโll pass out. I wonโt risk you hurting yourself,โ I tell her as I watch out the window. I canโt see anyone, but I can see branches snapping, and grass shifting beneath invisible paws. โIf only I were a full witch, my magic wouldnโt drain me so quickl
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-04-09Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 57
Asher POV As soon as Saphโs mindlink abruptly disconnects, I feel a chilling sense of fear from her. โArch! Brick!โ I call out to the two who are scanning the hospital for any survivors. Tobias stayed back to help patrollers fend off anyone along the borders. I felt a number of pack links break while fighting the enemy wolves. I lost count and had to ignore the searing pain of losing more friends and innocent lives. โWhat is it, Ash?โ Archie comes running to me, Brickland on his heels. Artemis is coming over as well, still clutching his satchel. โWe gotta go! I was just talkinโ with Saph and then she disconnected the link out of nowhere. Somethinโs wrong,โ I say angrily. I have the worst feeling- Saph is in trouble. The four of us shift back to our wolf forms. Archieโs wolf is brown and white like mine, except he doesnโt have pink-tipped fur. Bricklandโs reddish and white wolf strides beside Archie, and Artemisโ rust-colored wolf runs n
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-04-11Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 58
Saph POV Everything happened so fast. Yaya is white with shock as Artemis bleeds out. Asherโs large wolf tackles Grizz to the ground, not giving Grizz a chance to shift and defend himself. With Artemis gone, any magic that was affecting Brickland wears off. Brickland shifts mid-air aiming for Foster. Foster shoves Yaya away, shifting in time to meet Bricklandโs wolf. I struggle and roll on the ground, trying to break free from the ropes that are rubbing my skin raw. Out of nowhere, two large, black wolves run toward us. โDaya! Darius!โ I yell through the link to them. Dayaโs wolf runs to Amy and me, ripping through our ropes with her sharp teeth. Darius joins Bricklandโs wolf, fighting Foster. I help Amy untie Richard, who is finally conscious. โRichard! Go check Archie. Iโll check Artemis!โ I holler over the gruesome sounds of flesh being ripped apart. Daya shifts, and she and Amy undo Yayaโs golden restraints. She collapses
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-04-12Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 59
Asher POV One Week Later โโฆWe must remember, this moment is not goodbye. We will carry our loved ones with us each day. This moment is our way of honoring the lives of those we have lost. We will grieve their absence, as much as we will savor their memories. Death is a lonely event. That is why we are a pack. Be there for each other. Support and comfort one another. Be the source of light, and hope, when the painful shadows of loss try to take hold. A life livedโฆโ โA life loved!โ My pack members finish our packโs death ceremonial credo. Every death ceremony is complete with that phrase. Our pack has experienced significant losses over the years. We lost hundreds to the Fated Plague, from the time I was born until I stepped into the role of Alpha. My pack members are used to death and loss, but that doesnโt make it easier to accept. Especially when the lives we have recently lost were taken from us. We lost twenty-seven lives in all. Thirteen died from the
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-04-14Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 60
Saph POV Is it too soon for things to feel soโฆnormal? I walk with Asher, his large, warm hand holding mine. The subtle sparks of our bond pulsing between us. I canโt stop the smile from taking over my face as I nestle into Asherโs side. Enjoying the closeness of his body. He kisses the crown of my head as we continue to make our way to the packhouse. We have been up all night for the death ceremony. I can feel how exhausted he is through the bond. We are both eager to sleep the day away. โSaph! Alpha Asher!โ We halt in our steps and spin around to watch as Yaya comes sprinting toward us. Her eyes are filled with tears, swollen and puffy. โYaya? Whatโs wrong? Calm down,โ I tell her, catching her as she falls into my arms, sobbing uncontrollably. โBreathe, Yaya. Talk to us. Whereโs Archie?โ Asher asks, patting her on her shoulder. โHeโs helping with patrols,โ Yaya hiccups between sobs, her face becoming red, and her bo
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-04-14Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 61
Artemis POV Itโs like a light has been switched off. Except the light switch was smashed with a sledgehammer. Thereโs no fixing this. I continue to rub my hands together, hoping that friction alone can create the first spark of my magic. Itโs useless. โWhat do you mean your magic is gone?โ Yaya sits beside me on the hospital bed. Her orange eyes lock with mine, and my chest tightens witnessing her heartbreak. โI donโt know, but itโs gone. I canโt feel my magic anymore,โ I drop my head in defeat. I feel the awkward silence taking over the room. Werewolves wonโt understand this feeling. They get their wolves when they go through puberty. I remember when Yaya and I got our wolves. We were twelve years old. I was so awkward; my limbs outgrew my torso, and I was clumsy. Yaya was always gorgeous. The boys in our pack admired her. I was the weirdo twin brother who could make cool potions. When we got our wolves, our dad was so proud. He and Mo
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Choosing Fateย ย ย Epilogue
Saph POV One Month Later โIโm just sayinโ, bro, Archie is a very good name for a boy,โ Archie jests as we make our way through the common area of the pack. Winter is in full force and the ground is covered in beautiful, white snow. Today is a mild day, without too much windchill. I wanted to take advantage of that and go for a walk. Iโve been getting stir crazy staying indoors. โBlame me, Archie. I vetoed that name on day one,โ I toss back to my new brother-in-law. Archie fakes being offended, holding a hand to his chest and sucking in a gasp. โOh stop. Itโs her babies. She can name them whatever she wants. And letโs face it, the world canโt handle two Archibold Sorrens,โ Yaya says as she swats her hand at Archieโs arm. He simply smiles at her and pulls her in close. โBright Eyes, I donโt know what youโre suggestinโ, but if we have a son, heโs gettinโ my name. Thatโs a done deal,โ he retorts. Itโs so hard to tell if heโs joking or not.
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 69
Chapter 70 Asher POV Fuck, my mate is sexy as fuck. Watching Saph ride my speaker- which is not a euphemism- was the hottest thing sheโs done. Watching her shake and rattle from every note I played for her almost had me coming in my pants. I love how uninhibited she is around me and that we can be ourselves around each other. โFuck me, Daddy,โ she demands of me. I was already planning on doing just that. After her performance, my dick refuses to go to sleep until I combust inside of her. My impatient mate continues dominating my mouth with her tongue while undoing my pants. I appreciate the help. She grabs my cock and slowly lowers down on it. โFuck, Bunny! Iโm gonna blow from just havinโ the tip in. Your pussy is fuckinโ heaven!โ I throw my head back, maintaining a firm grip on her ass. Saph continues lowering herself, sliding each inch of me into her pussy at a torturous pace. My dick is thumping, demanding I impale her and
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 68
Saph POV Itโs twilight. Rubyโs birthday was perfect. Pearl did an amazing job helping me to plan it, down to the last detail. I didnโt miss how Asher spoke with her, and her spirit immediately shifted. He has not only helped me, but now heโs helped my sister too. Iโll forever be grateful for him, and how he fought for us before I even knew there was an us. โSleep tight, Cupcake,โ Asher whispers as I pull Rubyโs comforter up to her chin, making her cozy within her oversized bed. She yawns, hugging a pink teddy bear close to her body. โGoodnight, Papa. Goodnight, Saph.โ Her words fade as she drifts off to sleep. I place a gentle kiss on the crown of her head. The pack house is quiet. Archie and Yaya are temporarily staying in the guest wing until their new home is built. It will be a few months until thatโs finished. I slowly close Rubyโs door, holding my breath, careful not to make a sound, hoping she stays asleep. I slowly rel
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 67
Asher POV โHappy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, Princess Ruby! Happy birthday to you! Hip, hip! Hooray!โ The entire pack sings out to my daughter in the dining room of UGET. Sam and Cam wanted to host this special occasion and made all the food for tonight. Everyone is dressed for the occasion. It truly looks like an elegant ball. Saph and her sisters, well, mostly Pearl, took the lead on planning this party and the dรฉcor. Everyone takes to the middle of the dining room, which has been cleared out to become a giant dance floor. Temporary black and white, faux marble floors have been placed over the rustic hardwood. String LED lights hang down from the ceiling, looking like we are in a blue cavern. The floor has snowflake-shaped spotlights spinning around, highlighting the dancing pack members. The buffet tables are adorned with white tablecloths and mini-ice sculptures. It looks like a dreamy, Winter Wonderland. I walk up
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 66
Asher POV โIโm so glad that Daya and I have a son. Thereโs no way Calson will want a party like this. Heโll be perfectly content with a funny movie and microwave popcorn. Isnโt that right, little man?โ Dare tickles baby Calsonโs tummy, causing the plump pup to erupt into a fit of giggles. Fuck, I love the sound of a baby laughing. Dare is looking dapper in a black, velvet tuxedo jacket. The kicker is that he got to dress his baby. And, yup, the poor baby is also in a velvet suit. It wouldnโt be my fashion choice, but Calson does look adorable. โFor fuckโs sake, Dare! Did you put him in a velvet diaper too?โ Archie clucks, sipping his club soda. โFuck you, Arch! What is it that your mate calls you? Mop Top? How about you keep your opinions to yourself. My son is the most handsome looking guy in this room. Not that he has much competition between you fucks,โ Dare snaps, rocking his son, who is gnawing on one of his tiny fists, and drooling all over
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 65
Saph POV 1 Month Later โI canโt believe Iโm wearing this. This is ridiculous,โ Daya huffs, looking at herself in a full-length mirror in mine and Asherโs bedroom. I fully moved into the packhouse with him and Ruby. Not long after moving my things here, and officially joining Red Mountain Pack as their Luna, Ruby insisted that I help her plan โthe best princess birthday party ever!โ She is too cute to say no to. And, given everything this pack- our pack- has been through, a large celebration is needed. With the theme of a princess party, Ruby demands that everyone be dressed as a prince or princess- tiaras, crowns, and all. Again, nobody has the heart, or the gall, to say no to her. Even Daya, who hates her frilly dress, is all too happy to appease my little princess. โI think you look adorable,โ Pearl says sweetly, strutting ever-so-comfortably in her own gown. A beautiful champagne, sleeveless gown, with a fitted bodice and a ruffled A-line skirt. Her
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 64
Amy POV I feel bad interrupting Saphโs and Tatty Daddyโs tryst, but we are driving back to Running River Pack this afternoon. I want to talk with them about some things. โCome back later!โ Asher shouts, clearly frustrated that Iโm disturbing their sexy time. Oh well. Iโm sure he and Saph will be happy once they are clued into the information I have. โCanโt do that brother-in-law,โ I say cheerfully. โAmy?!โ Saph squeals. My cheeks are aching from the stupid grin that Iโm sporting. Iโm not a fan of cock-blocking, or box-blocking, but this is important. โYea, sis. Just wanted to have a quick chat with you two before I head back home,โ I maintain my overly sweet tone while twisting my torso as if Iโm a little kid asking for permission. I mean, Iโm the same size as one, so might as well lean into the role, right? โRemind me to pummel your sister after this,โ Asher mutters, but not lowly enough for my werewolf he
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 63
Saph POV We should be working. There is so much paperwork and reorganizing that we need to do, but how can I think of anything besides Asherโs body on top of mine right now? This man brings out a freaky side of me that I love exploring with him. Watching him throw his computer and supplies off his desk makes me drip with need. โAsher! Youโre crazy!โ I laugh as I watch the formerly neat stack of papers litter the office floor. โCrazy for you and your pussy, Bunny,โ he growls into the shell of my ear, sucking my lobe between his teeth. I moan, arching my back into his chest, feeling his long, smooth cock press between my ass. How this man is hard and ready to go again is a medical mystery to me. I know werewolves rebound fast, but this is impressive. โYou want it, Bunny? You want me to bend you over this desk, shove myself deep inside you and fuck you until you canโt walk?โ He thrusts his hips into me, grinding himself against my backside, our bodi
Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 62
Asher POV Humans have an interesting way of thinking about trauma. I see all of these inspirational quotes, usually accompanied with kittens hanging on a tree branch; they all send the same message. Bounce back. Itโs all going to be okay in the end. Some would argue that I bounced back after Portiaโs death. And I did, to an extent. But I didnโt bounce back to where I was. Maybe this is the scientist in me, seeing things too literally, but I didnโt really bounce back. That would require that day to have never happened. I bounced forward, after rolling in the darkest, and thickest mud. It took Archie beating the shit out of me and reminding me that just because Portiaโs life ended, mine didnโt. It took me realizing that Ruby still had one parent, and I was doing a shitty job at being even a decent father. A couple of months ago, my life was bippity bopping along, and then Saph crashed into me. I saw her and I knew her pain better than anyone else. She was s
