Aphrodite “Asher,” I murmured when his fingers skimmed over my naked back as he pulled the zipper down painfully slowly.His gaze darkened when I practically melded my body against his, unwilling to let go. I was acting like a bitch in heat, but I simply didn't care; his touch seemed to quench the fire that was burning fervently on my skin.I pulled the sleeve of my dress down and let it fall over my shoulder, needing to feel his skin against mine. Asher inhaled sharply, his gaze lingering desperately on my skin. I wish it were his lips.The pad of his fingers skimmed over my shoulder blade, but he quickly shook his head, pulling the sleeve of my dress back over my shoulder and cupping my face in both hands as he leaned his forehead against mine.I moaned at the skin-to-skin contact, sighing in relief when the fire-like sensation decreased.“Please,” I begged, clinging onto him just to feel the relief of his skin against mine.The sound of heavy footsteps made him snap his attention
AsherI blinked my eyes open, adjusting to the ray of sunlight streaming in through the little square window high up on the wall to my right.My gaze slowly drifted down to the woman snoring softly in my arms. Her warmth was a blessing I'd longed for and hoped to feel ever since I met her, and now that it was finally a reality, I couldn't be happier.My wolf howled in happiness that we'd finally completed the mating process, but our joy turned sour when I recalled her last words to me last night.Her cruel rejection, even after making love to her, made my heart ache, and my wolf whimpered in shared pain. I had hoped that our bond would be enough, that mating would strengthen it, and that she would finally accept me. But my mate was so stubborn that she refused, turning the sweetness of our union into a bitter reminder of her reluctance."Maybe we should mark her against her will," my wolf growled suggestively deep within my subconscious. "Then she would have no choice but to stay with
Aphrodite My eyes drifted open slowly, and I stared at the concrete ceiling above, blinking to clear the haze of sleep from my eyes. I turned my head to the empty space on the bed beside me and sighed deeply. A pang of loneliness hit me; the thought that I could never have Asher as my mate in every sense of the word dug a deeper hole into my heart.I had gotten a taste of the magic of the mate bond I'd only ever heard stories about, and now I wanted more—no, I craved more.It was difficult to continuously reject him, especially after what we shared last night. I exhaled deeply and sat up slowly, clutching the comforter over my naked chest. As I got down from the bed, I frowned at the delicious soreness I felt down there, pausing when the memory of last night's events flashed through my mind almost instantly.I realised I was literally in heat, a clear sign that could give away the fact that I was a Devil Wolf, as normal she-wolves don't go into heat. Yet Asher hadn't tried to kill me
Aphrodite A bright white light flashed behind my eyelids, and I snapped my eyes open, gasping as pain violently ripped through me almost instantly.I felt my wolf healing me, my broken bones snapping back into place with a speed that knocked the breath out of me. I lay there for what felt like hours until the only thing I could feel was the dull ache of the excruciating pain I'd endured.Slowly, I sat up and wiped the blood that had dribbled down my chin with the back of my hand, smearing it across my face. With deliberate, calculated steps, I marched towards the doors of the mansion, my footsteps echoing in the silence as my eyes grew red with uncontained rage.I could smell my targets nearby, and my claws itched to draw blood. My tongue salivated with the urge to taste their fear.Hearing the clinking of glasses, I quickened my pace towards the direction that permeated with the stench of the low lives that had dared to think they could end me with just a mere push from the balcony.
Asher:The emergency meeting I'd set up with the Alphas in my region was still in session when one of my warriors barged into the room, disoriented and breathing heavily as if he'd just run a marathon and seen the devil himself along the way.“My king,” he gasped, bowing in reverence.“What’s going on?” I asked, my face stoic as I regarded him.“My King, you need to come with me right now,” he urged quickly, his head still bowed. “It’s Ms. Aphrodite,” he added.At the mention of my mate’s name, I rose from my seat at the head of the table, the speed knocking the swivel chair back against the wall.“What happened? Is she hurt?” I demanded, my brain conjuring different and a dozen possible scenarios of how she could be in danger.“More like she is hurting someone,” he responded, his eyes darting nervously around the room.I froze for a split second, then narrowed my eyes. “ what.”“She’s at the Correction Facility, my King. She’s taken two prisoners, and from the looks of it, they’ve su
AsherMy lips melded against her soft, moist ones, moving in a frenzy as I pulled her taut body against mine and devoured her lips like a starved man.When I pulled away, I cupped her face with both palms, resting my forehead against hers as our breaths came out in short pants."I don't care what you did to Sophia and Hilda; they deserved it. But you, Aphrodite, are mine," I rasped, caressing her chin with the pad of my thumb.The sound of the front door slamming shut made me reluctantly let go of her face."Why don't you go on ahead and freshen up?" I suggested gesturing to her shirt, which had blotchy stains of blood on it. She looked down at her shirt as though she were just now noticing it and sighed before nodding slowly."I suppose I should," she mumbled, rising to leave when George walked in. He paused briefly to offer a subtle nod in greeting her way before making his way to me."My king," he bowed as soon as he approached, and I nodded in response."What have you got?" I aske
AsherAfter tucking my cock back in and tying the strings of her dress, I helped Aphrodite down from the desk. Tucking a golden strand behind her ear, I kissed her forehead and playfully smacked her bum as I reluctantly let her go so she could use the bathroom.I waited a few minutes at my desk when the bathroom door opened. She emerged with a smile lighting up her face that took my breath away. I pulled her onto my lap to straddle me, burying my nose in the crook of her neck and inhaling her calming scent.“Asher,” she sighed, and I responded with a hum, pressing soft open-mouthed kisses down her neck with my arms tightening around her waist as I held her impossibly closer to me.“I wanted to talk before we... you know..ughh,” she trailed off, making me chuckle. I pulled back slightly, caressing her flushed cheek with the pad of my thumb."Yes, love, about what?" I asked again, tilting my head to the side as I waited for her response.“Since our contract ends tomorrow, I thought mayb
Aphrodite "I'll be right back, sir," I muttered under my breath as I unintentionally slammed the taxi door hard behind me and stomped up the stairs to my bedroom, tears blurring my vision.A sob threatened to break free through my throat, but I gritted my teeth, holding back the flood. I pushed the door open, ignoring Lara's gasp of surprise, and rushed into the walk-in closet.I yanked my already packed suitcase, almost bumping into Lara as I turned. She grabbed my shoulders to stop me from leaving. A worried expression marred her soft features, and her gaze searched my glossy eyes while I bit down hard on my tongue to curb the sobs that were at the threshold of my throat."Are you sure you can cope?" she asked softly. "Can you really bear to live without him? You know how strong the mate bond is." Her expression shifted to one of pity, and I shook my head, steeling my resolve."I have to, for his sake and mine," I murmured, sniffing. She nodded slowly, pulling me into a comforting
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,
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
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 It had been a few days since I found Brielle's severed finger in my jewellery box, and the news of her kidnapping had spread like wildfire throughout the werewolf world.No matter how hard I tried to reach Elijah over the past few days, I failed. I was scared and confused, praying that Brielle was still alive.Brielle was like the super star of the werewolf world, so when I started receiving death threats at the office, I wasn’t too shocked. It got to the point where Lara and I could no longer show up at work because there was always an angry mob waiting for us. Somehow, they had found out that I had matched her with the psychopath responsible for her kidnapping—Elijah.The revelation caused a massive uproar in the werewolf community, leading to a campaign calling for the cancellation of my matchmaking app. I was devastated by the news, breaking down in tears as I was transported back to the day we received that lawsuit.The last straw was when I received a call from Briell
Aphrodite "Turn right to get to your destination." The GPS announced my arrival.I frowned at the sound of my car's GPS navigation pulling up to a stop in front of a narrow dirt road that led deeper into the dense trees.The road was almost invisible, a barely-there path cutting through the woods, and it was getting dark fast. I didn’t have much time before Asher would start calling, so I had to do this now. Pushing aside my unease, I turned onto the dirt road and drove up the hill at a cautious pace.I tried to convince myself that Elijah was just a puny human—there was nothing to be afraid of, but the quick palpitations of my heart told a different story.“You have arrived at your destination,” the GPS declared. I pulled into a small clearing where a quaint little cabin sat in the centre, surrounded by trees. The isolation was unsettling. I turned off the car, silenced the GPS, and stepped out, shutting the door behind me with a quiet click.“Hello?” I called out, spinning slowly t
AsherI walked back into the meeting room, only to find Aphrodite so deep in thought that she didn’t even notice my presence.“Hey, love,” I called gently, but she seemed too lost in her own world to hear me. I stepped closer and placed a soft hand on her shoulder. She jolted at the contact, her eyes snapping up to meet mine.“You scared me,” she breathed out, clutching her chest as she exhaled slowly. Concerned, I pulled back the chair beside her and sat down, facing her directly.“What has you so distracted that you didn’t hear me come in?” I asked softly, searching her face for any sign of what might be troubling her. She shook her head and forced a smile, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes.“It’s nothing,” she replied, but I wasn’t convinced. Something in her tone, in the way she avoided my gaze, told me it was far from nothing.“Are you sure?” I pressed, my voice gentle but firm. She nodded, her smile still forced.“It’s nothing, I promise,” she repeated, reaching for her purse b
Aphrodite Mom returned home hours later, grinning from ear to ear when she saw how Asher was glued to my side, fussing over the smallest things. I thought his constant fussing might irritate me, but instead, I found myself secretly loving it. Call me crazy, but getting attention from my mate felt like a drug I couldn't get enough of.When we broke the news of my pregnancy to Mom, she was both shocked and overjoyed. She was absolutely thrilled to be a grandmother, and it warmed my heart. She wouldn’t stop bragging about how the herbs she had given me worked wonders, even though, in truth, they had nothing to do with my miracle baby. Everything felt perfect, and I wished it could stay that way.We spent the night at Mom’s place and drove back to the pack the next morning. We decided to keep my pregnancy a secret, informing only a select few.Asher refused to tell Ronan the news, but I felt he deserved to know, even if he was a douchebag. It took a lot of convincing on my part before A