Aphrodite “Why the fuck isn't she waking up? Do something!” A familiar deep voice growled, his tone suggesting irritation.“I—I’ve done everything I can, Your Highness,” a shaky voice responded quickly, clearly unnerved by Asher’s fury. “It’s up to her now. She’s fighting, but it may take some time. Her body is making a remarkable recovery,” he added nervously under Asher’s intense aura.“That’s not good enough. I need her to wake up now,” he snapped, his voice filled with desperation as the tension radiated off him in waves. “I understand, Your Highness,” the doctor replied cautiously, “but these things can’t be rushed. Her vitals are stabilising, which is a positive sign. We just need to give her time.”“Time? She doesn’t have time! If anything happens to her or our baby…” His voice cracked, the anger giving way to fear. I sighed softly, fighting to pry my eyes open. The effort felt monumental, but eventually I managed to crack them open, only to wince when the bright white light
Aphrodite Who was I kidding? Asher was dead serious about the guards. I thought he was bluffing and just being paranoid about my safety, but as always, I was wrong.It had been almost two weeks since the incident, and I had been cooped up in the mansion ever since. The goddess knew if I didn't get out soon, I was going to lose my damn mind.Asher was working tirelessly to find a way to free Brielle from that psychopath, but with little to no leads, there was nothing he or anyone else could do. I had tried to contact Elijah, but it seemed he didn’t want to be found or contacted.Today was like any other uneventful day. I was sitting at the window sill, a book I’d been reading for days by my side, while I stared out the window, lost in my thoughts.The sound of my cellphone ringing snapped me out of my reverie. I glanced at the screen and narrowed my eyes at the unfamiliar number flashing. Could it possibly be Elijah? After all this time? I quickly answered and held the phone to my ear
AsherThe drive to the meeting felt like it took aeons, though in reality, it only took about half an hour to pull up in front of the building. I was both giddy and nervous with anticipation; my emotions were a mix of excitement and anxiety. Sensing my turmoil, Aphrodite squeezed my hand in reassurance.Benjamin came around to the back and opened the door for us. I stepped out first, then offered a hand to my mate as she gracefully followed. As the weeks passed, she had grown even more beautiful, her every change captivating me. She wore a loose-fitting dark green dress that accentuated the soft curve of her figure and the little bump that I couldn't seem to keep my hands off.We entered the one-story building, my hand gently guiding her with a protective touch at the small of her back. The automatic sliding glass doors whispered open, and the only sound echoing across the marble floors was the soft click of Aphrodite's kitten heels.The past month had been a whirlwind of activities,
Aphrodite I inhaled deeply in content, savouring the crisp autumn breeze that tickled my senses, making me grin in delight. The gentle feel of Asher's touch on my now noticeable bump had my eyes fluttering open, revealing him crouched on one knee beside me.“I didn’t hear you come in,” I murmured, and he smiled, leaning in to kiss my lips so softly that it left me wanting more.“My wife is so beautiful,” he said, a devilish grin spreading across his lips. “If you weren’t already swollen with our pup, I’d be tempted to bend you over the balcony railing and put another one in you,” he smirked, causing me to gasp as I playfully hit his chest, feeling the heat rise in my cheeks.He chuckled, rising from his kneeling position to join me on the lounge chair. He pulled my legs over his thighs and began to gently massage my feet. I moaned in delight, leaning back against the cushions behind me.I sighed as a sudden thought crossed my mind, and I blinked my eyes open, staring at the trees tha
Aphrodite I left the balcony with a spring in my step, feeling a surge of excitement. If I wasn’t so weighed down by my pregnancy, I might have skipped down the hallway in search of Lara to share my plans for the baby shower.As I rounded a corner, I nearly collided with a maid. I managed to stop just in time, but she looked mortified, her eyes widening in fear when she realised it was me she'd nearly bumped into."I-I'm so sorry, my queen," she stammered, bowing deeply, avoiding eye contact.I wrinkled my nose in distaste as I caught a familiar scent—the same scent I had detected on Elijah. I realised I had never seen this maid before in the mansion. Although I didn’t know all the servants by name, I was certain I would have remembered someone with that scent.“It’s okay,” I mumbled, still watching her with suspicion as she hurried down the hallway. I stood there until she disappeared around the corner.Something was off about her, and it wasn’t just the scent that unsettled me. It
The maid hid behind a stone pillar, watching as Aphrodite walked out the door and slipped into her car before driving off. Her dark, beady eyes followed the vehicle until it was out of sight.Satisfied, she pulled a burner phone from her apron pocket and quickly typed a message: _She left, alone._After hitting send, she tucked the phone back into her pocket and returned to her duties, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. No one suspected a thing—she was just another maid, going about her work as if nothing had happened.Back at Elijah's hideout, he pulled out his burner phone as it vibrated with an incoming message. A slow, devious smile crept across his lips as he read the content sent by his pawn.It was a delight to see his long-awaited plan falling into place, and he couldn't wait to have her in his hands. She would be far more useful to him than she ever was to that pathetic excuse vermin of an Alpha she was mated to; he was certain of it.Elijah strolled into the holding cel
Her head was lowered, her hair concealing most of her facial features as Elijah twisted the dagger in her and yanked it out, expecting the rush of blood.But instead of the warm, crimson liquid, a strange gush of water soaked his hand. He staggered back, his eyes wide with shock, staring at the clear liquid dripping from the blade. His gaze flicked to the dent in her stomach, and his confusion deepened.Slowly, she raised her head, a wicked grin spreading across her face. With one swift motion, she yanked off the blonde wig, revealing a completely different woman beneath.“What the—” Elijah stuttered, but his words were cut off as she delivered a powerful roundhouse kick that sent him crashing to the ground.Before he could recover, she was on him, straddling his chest and raining down blows with a strength that shocked him. He barely managed to block a few hits, struggling to shove her off.Finally, he pushed her away and scrambled to his feet, fury boiling in his veins. He snarled,
Conor sat there, stunned, his mind reeling from Brielle’s revelation. He opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out. His heart pounded in his chest, and he felt as though the wind had been knocked out of him. The thought of Brielle carrying Elijah’s child was almost too much to bear, and a part of him struggled to grasp the reality of it.His hands, resting in his lap, clenched into fists as a storm of emotions welled up inside him. Anger, sorrow, and an overwhelming need to protect Brielle battled for dominance. He looked at her, her delicate frame trembling with fear and vulnerability, and he felt his resolve solidify. But when he tried to speak, his voice faltered, stammering out broken words.“Brielle, I—I don’t know what to say. I—” he stuttered, his voice catching in his throat. He wanted to tell her that it didn’t matter, that he would stand by her no matter what, but the weight of the situation made it hard to articulate his feelings.Just as he was gathering the
Aphrodite "Did my husband put you up to this?" I asked, narrowing my eyes in suspicion. I knew Asher was perfectly capable of orchestrating something like this. Sebastian’s eyes widened at that while he quickly shook his head in denial."Of course not, my queen. I’m here of my own volition," he assured me. I still wasn’t convinced but remained silent."So, why now? Why apologise all of a sudden? Is there a reason you decided to apologise now?" I asked, tilting my head slightly, my hand resting on my bump for support. He sighed deeply."I was foolish, and I realise that now," he admitted. "When I saw the way you spoke during the meeting and how confident and strategic you were, I felt... threatened. It unsettled me that a She-wolf had a better grasp on war tactics than I did. But I know better now," he confessed, his voice tinged with regret. and I stared up at him in silent surprise.His admission surprised me. It took a man who was secure in himself and masculinity to acknowledge hi
Aphrodite Asher hadn’t shown up the night Brielle and Conor arrived, but he had come that morning, just in time to witness Councilman Everest’s attempt to attack me. If I hadn’t been there, I was certain Asher would have killed him on the spot.Even after Councilman Everest apologised profusely for his actions, Asher wasn’t having it. He made it clear that a mere apology wasn’t enough. He was enraged that, after threatening me, the councilman had still dared and had the temerity to attack me unprovoked.I knew Everest had no right to do what he did, but I also understood he was angry about his daughter’s abduction. Still, it didn’t excuse the way he had threatened me and reacted earlier.With my intervention, Asher finally let him off the hook, but not without a warning. We still had more pressing matters to deal with, particularly the fact that Elijah had escaped after being wounded by Conor. The involvement of Halflings in Elijah’s escape confirmed his connection to them, making th
Realization struck Everest like a cold wave of fear, making him come back to his senses, but before he could utter a word in his defense and beg for his pathetic life, Asher’s hand clamped around his throat, squeezing the life out of him. The Alpha King’s face was a mask of fury, his voice a menacing growl that reverberated through the room.“How dare you!” Asher snarled menacingly, his grip tightening to the point where Everest’s face began to turn red from the lack of oxygen. “You dare lay a hand on your queen, who is pregnant. You’re a disgrace!”Everest’s mind raced as panic set in. The power radiating from Asher was overwhelming, and in that moment, Everest knew he had overstepped his bounds. But his anger still burned, and with what little strength he had left, he spat out his bitter accusations.“It’s all her fault!” Everest choked out, his voice strained. “That matchmaker… She’s the reason my daughter was ruined! She’s the reason Brielle ended up with that monster!”Asher’s ey
Conor sat there, stunned, his mind reeling from Brielle’s revelation. He opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out. His heart pounded in his chest, and he felt as though the wind had been knocked out of him. The thought of Brielle carrying Elijah’s child was almost too much to bear, and a part of him struggled to grasp the reality of it.His hands, resting in his lap, clenched into fists as a storm of emotions welled up inside him. Anger, sorrow, and an overwhelming need to protect Brielle battled for dominance. He looked at her, her delicate frame trembling with fear and vulnerability, and he felt his resolve solidify. But when he tried to speak, his voice faltered, stammering out broken words.“Brielle, I—I don’t know what to say. I—” he stuttered, his voice catching in his throat. He wanted to tell her that it didn’t matter, that he would stand by her no matter what, but the weight of the situation made it hard to articulate his feelings.Just as he was gathering the
Her head was lowered, her hair concealing most of her facial features as Elijah twisted the dagger in her and yanked it out, expecting the rush of blood.But instead of the warm, crimson liquid, a strange gush of water soaked his hand. He staggered back, his eyes wide with shock, staring at the clear liquid dripping from the blade. His gaze flicked to the dent in her stomach, and his confusion deepened.Slowly, she raised her head, a wicked grin spreading across her face. With one swift motion, she yanked off the blonde wig, revealing a completely different woman beneath.“What the—” Elijah stuttered, but his words were cut off as she delivered a powerful roundhouse kick that sent him crashing to the ground.Before he could recover, she was on him, straddling his chest and raining down blows with a strength that shocked him. He barely managed to block a few hits, struggling to shove her off.Finally, he pushed her away and scrambled to his feet, fury boiling in his veins. He snarled,
The maid hid behind a stone pillar, watching as Aphrodite walked out the door and slipped into her car before driving off. Her dark, beady eyes followed the vehicle until it was out of sight.Satisfied, she pulled a burner phone from her apron pocket and quickly typed a message: _She left, alone._After hitting send, she tucked the phone back into her pocket and returned to her duties, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. No one suspected a thing—she was just another maid, going about her work as if nothing had happened.Back at Elijah's hideout, he pulled out his burner phone as it vibrated with an incoming message. A slow, devious smile crept across his lips as he read the content sent by his pawn.It was a delight to see his long-awaited plan falling into place, and he couldn't wait to have her in his hands. She would be far more useful to him than she ever was to that pathetic excuse vermin of an Alpha she was mated to; he was certain of it.Elijah strolled into the holding cel
Aphrodite I left the balcony with a spring in my step, feeling a surge of excitement. If I wasn’t so weighed down by my pregnancy, I might have skipped down the hallway in search of Lara to share my plans for the baby shower.As I rounded a corner, I nearly collided with a maid. I managed to stop just in time, but she looked mortified, her eyes widening in fear when she realised it was me she'd nearly bumped into."I-I'm so sorry, my queen," she stammered, bowing deeply, avoiding eye contact.I wrinkled my nose in distaste as I caught a familiar scent—the same scent I had detected on Elijah. I realised I had never seen this maid before in the mansion. Although I didn’t know all the servants by name, I was certain I would have remembered someone with that scent.“It’s okay,” I mumbled, still watching her with suspicion as she hurried down the hallway. I stood there until she disappeared around the corner.Something was off about her, and it wasn’t just the scent that unsettled me. It
Aphrodite I inhaled deeply in content, savouring the crisp autumn breeze that tickled my senses, making me grin in delight. The gentle feel of Asher's touch on my now noticeable bump had my eyes fluttering open, revealing him crouched on one knee beside me.“I didn’t hear you come in,” I murmured, and he smiled, leaning in to kiss my lips so softly that it left me wanting more.“My wife is so beautiful,” he said, a devilish grin spreading across his lips. “If you weren’t already swollen with our pup, I’d be tempted to bend you over the balcony railing and put another one in you,” he smirked, causing me to gasp as I playfully hit his chest, feeling the heat rise in my cheeks.He chuckled, rising from his kneeling position to join me on the lounge chair. He pulled my legs over his thighs and began to gently massage my feet. I moaned in delight, leaning back against the cushions behind me.I sighed as a sudden thought crossed my mind, and I blinked my eyes open, staring at the trees tha
AsherThe drive to the meeting felt like it took aeons, though in reality, it only took about half an hour to pull up in front of the building. I was both giddy and nervous with anticipation; my emotions were a mix of excitement and anxiety. Sensing my turmoil, Aphrodite squeezed my hand in reassurance.Benjamin came around to the back and opened the door for us. I stepped out first, then offered a hand to my mate as she gracefully followed. As the weeks passed, she had grown even more beautiful, her every change captivating me. She wore a loose-fitting dark green dress that accentuated the soft curve of her figure and the little bump that I couldn't seem to keep my hands off.We entered the one-story building, my hand gently guiding her with a protective touch at the small of her back. The automatic sliding glass doors whispered open, and the only sound echoing across the marble floors was the soft click of Aphrodite's kitten heels.The past month had been a whirlwind of activities,