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Chapter 8
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J. N. SteinMerry Christmas Everyone! I wouldn't leave you all without a new chapter on this holiday! Wishing you all a very joyous holiday season! Thank you for reading! -JNS <3
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Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 9
Saph POV โYouโre sure you donโt want to join us?โ Pearl asks softly, peeking into my bedroom door. Sheโs wearing a black tank top and shorts, which contrasts with her alabaster skin. I see the hurt and the underlying pity in her eyes as she looks at me. โYes, Pearl. I have no interest in running tonight. Iโm just here for you and Amy,โ I try my best not to roll my eyes at her. Pressing up from my bed, I make my way over to her and take her face in my hands as I look her in the eyes. โYou go and have fun. I hope your mate is out there tonight.โ I mean the words I say, even though I have pretty much given the Moon Goddess the middle finger every day for the last five months. I want nothing more to do with full moons, mates, and true love. I had it once. I still canโt believe how eager werewolves have become to find their fated mates again. Itโs like everyone has forgotten about the plague and the devastating losses that almost eradicated our kind. โAre you
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-12-27Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 10
Asher POV I stand at the top of Crescent Hill, the highest point in our pack. It overlooks the common areas and offers the most space for hundreds of werewolves to gather for the full moon run. Archie's on my right sporting a similar outfit to me: loose-fitting gym clothes. No point in wearing anything fancy for a full moon run when, in a few minutes, everyone who is of age to shift, will be in wolf form, and clothes will be discarded. As I scan the familiar faces of my pack, who make up the majority of the group, I see the apprehension in their eyes. They are hoping to find their fated mates tonight. I turn my attention to the rest of the group made up of visiting pack members of the Running River and Forza Packs. I spot Tobias standing behind Pearl and Amy. The dude sticks out without trying. He literally looks like Thor, but his focus is on the two Stone princesses. Iโve caught a few single she-wolves in my pack stealing glances at him when he walked through the packhous
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-12-29Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 11
Saph POV The sounds of birds chirping and squirrels rustling between trees stir me out of the weirdest dream. I was dancing with a clown, the sexiest clownโฆif thatโs even a thing. My head is pounding, my skin feels itchy, and when I peel my eyes open, they are heavy with sleep and crusty in the corners from dirt. The bright rays of the early morning sunrise slice into my eyes, making me flinch them close once again. Too early. I stretch my arms and legs out wide, like a human starfish, and feel the rough grass scratch against my skin. That explains the itchy feeling. Too nervous to open my eyes again, I feel for my wolf in the back of my mind. I can sense her sleeping, but our connection is weak at the moment. Doesnโt surprise me, given the cocktail I made myself last night. No regrets. I donโt even remember the full moon last night, which is exactly what I wanted. Full moons are just too painful to face sober right now. Iโm happy to relive the vivid dreams of me
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-01Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 12
Asher POV I left her. I made it about a thousand meters away before my wolf practically demanded that I shift and go back to her. โWhat do you want me to do?! She wonโt accept me! She hates me!โ I shout out loud as if my wolf was standing right next to me. He simply growls from the back of my mind, making me roll my eyes at him. He doesnโt understand. Heโs an animal- he operates off instinct, not logic. Thereโs no way Saph will accept me as her mate. I can hardly wrap my mind around how us being mated could ever work. I continue stomping through the woods, making my way home, wanting to take a hot shower. I stop mid-stride, an idea popping into my head. โMaybe she can learn to accept meโฆโ My wolf starts hopping around at the thought. โShe doesnโt know me. I can help her. Maybe thenโฆโ I sprint back to the packhouse as the pieces of a plan start falling into place. - - - When I make it to my office, which is in the east wing of the packhouse, I try reaching out to Archie thr
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-03Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 13
Saph POV Tobias sounded less-than-pleased over the mindlink. I didnโt even have a chance to shower or change my clothes. I feel so grimy, so I pull my hair up into a bun, hoping to look somewhat presentable. I walk past Pearl and Amy as I make my way out of the guest wing of the pack house, but they donโt say anything to me. Amy just scoffs and turns back into her room. Pearl looks at me with pity in her eyes. I donโt need anyoneโs pity. Iโm fine. Everyone is just sad that Iโm not the old Sapphire anymore. No one is angry that Daya is more loving and gentler, or that Emmy is more outspoken; I become a little guarded and short-tempered, and suddenly everyone is running around worried about me. Iโm fine! When I manage to find my way to the Alphaโs office, I can hear mumbling and shuffling on the other side of the door. If I wasnโt so caught up in my own mind, I probably would have been able to make out what was being said. โCome in alread
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-05Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 14
Asher POV Saph is unraveling in front of everyone. My wolf is howling from seeing our mate in pain. I know she is angry, but that anger is coming from a place of hurt. I know that pain well- too well. I want to help you, Bunny. It takes all of my control not to tackle Archie to the ground when he grabs Saph. I know he was just doing his duties as my brother and Beta. Still, seeing another man touch my mate brings out an animalistic, possessive quality in me that Iโve never experienced before. Not even with Portia. My heart feels like itโs being put through a vise when Saph admits to wishing that I was the one who died instead of Nathan. I wanted to shake her and tell her here and now that she is my mate- my true, fated mate. โPโฆPapa?โ No! Why is Ruby here? Fuckinโ Archie left the door open. Itโs not his fault. I donโt normally have meetings first thing in the morning. My mornings are reserved for my daughter. I ignore all of t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-08Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 15
Asher POV I knew it! I fuckinโ knew it! I have had this twisted feeling in my stomach all week that something was going to go wrong during the full moon run. Originally, I thought it was finding out that Saph is my mate, but how wrong I was. โArchie, once youโre done taking Saph to her room, take Ruby to school, and meet me at Artemisโ cell!โ I holler through our mindlink. โAlready finished up with Saph, Iโll scoop Ruby up right now. What happened?โ he asks with agitation clear in his voice. I wonder if itโs from Saph, or if heโs feeding off my anger. โArtemis escaped last night. Rory canโt find him,โ I seethe as I storm out of the packhouse to make my way over to the cells. โWhat the fuck?! How? When?โ โIf I fuckinโ knew, I would have already found him. Just get over here quick!โ I order frustratedly. I donโt mean to be a dick to Archie, but I hate when people ask me stupid questions when Iโm already stressed out, especially
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-10Choosing Fateย ย ย Chapter 16
Saph POV I canโt believe Iโm on house arrest and confined to my room until tomorrow morning! Who does this guy think he is? His goofball of a brother was all too happy to escort me back to the packhouse. I stomp inside ahead of him, acting more childish than Iโd like to admit. He follows me, walks over to my bags and starts rummaging through them. โHey! Donโt touch my stuff!โ I shout, running over to him and yanking my bag out of his hands, but Iโm a second too late as I see he found the rest of my stash. โIโll be sure to dispose of these.โ Archie clicks his tongue at me, as I move away and drop my bag in the corner, staying on the opposite side of the room from him. โNo need to pout. Youโre just confined to your room for the rest of the day. Tomorrow, Iโll pick you up for your work detail,โ he says with a smug grin. Heโs enjoying this way too much. โAnd what if I have to use the bathroom? There isnโt one in my room. Shall I j
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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
