Jasmine's POV‘ ~Jasmine darling, look how much you've grown... You’re just as pretty as your mum and brave as me.'~It was a blatant lie, but Alpha Carter would whisper it to me every day, just as a reminder that I was special and that it didn't matter that I wasn't truly their child. ~My daughter did so well, I'm proud of you.’~I remembered those words and his warm smile too. Then, I joined in the pack’s race for the first time and even when I came last, he told me that I was already a winner so long as I participated, he knew just how to pat my ego. And then he got me my first bicycle as a gift for making him proud. Like a LED screen, I watched my past, and blissful memories flashed before me. Alpha Carter was a good man, one I never deserved. He protected me like he would protect his crown and the kingdom. And I'm not going to lie, I missed him. Is he truly sick? Is he going to die? How is he doing right now? Is he still alive? My mind was thrown into a state of frenzy, and a
Sebastian’s POVThe door of my office opened without prior knocking and Mr. Brady's stern face was in view. Lately, Mr. Brady and I were like two parallel lines that were going the opposite way. He wasn't as enthusiastic as he was when I newly occupied the seat. “Mr. Carter, your last month's record isn't efficient, should I be worried?” Brady took the seat opposite mine without my permission. What was he expecting me to say? I'm sorry. Or things like this is bound to happen? For Pete's sake, things weren't supposed to go as planned always. Could this grumpy ass cut me some slack? Jeez! “I'll put in more work, you don't have to worry, Mr. Brady,” I assured him. I wasn't sure if that was the right thing to say, but I had to say something nonetheless. “It is so unfortunate that you weren't able to reach an agreement with our foreign investors to become long-term partners.” He sighed. "They were the second best shot for us, what would it be?”I kept mute for about a minute. He kept a
Jasmine's POV“Sebastian, right?” Asher scoffed. Thankfully, I had ended the call about a few seconds ago, before he said his name, else Sebastian would have patted his egomaniac shoulders for a job well done. "Jasmine?” Asher called out to me when I ignored him. It was Crystal clear that he needed answers desperately. "Babe, please calm down.” I tried to ease the tension already brewing in the room before I began my tale. “Don’t tell me how to act when I only asked a simple question.” His voice was low but cold. From a distance, I could feel the anger and pain in it. "Jasmine, I need answers, now.” He added. He was quickly running out of patience, and I, on the other hand, time. He only called me by my full name when he was not in a good mood, and that was what I snapped him out of lately, I always found a way of stealing his peace and replacing it with chaos. “Right.” I sucked in air through my narrowly parted lips, thinking of the best response, and the less provocative way t
Asher's POVHer father?! Did she just say her father?!I scoffed, as I tried to be as civil as possible. It wasn't making any sense to me, and if I should raise an uproar, Jasmine wouldn't entertain it. She was too emotional to think right now, or maybe she would assume I was the irrational and overly emotional one here. "Are you some sort of magician?” I looked at her closely. I couldn't just say nothing and watch that asshole lure his way back into her heart. It was obvious that he was up to something and u would be dumb to let him win. "It's just a request." She defended. For what? Why would he need someone who can't help with his healing? After ages and now he suddenly wanted her? I hope his souvenir was worth it though. I didn't say it out loud because Jasmine would have my head on a platter. She was high on emotions... We both were.“You are not some healer nor a magician, so why would he wish for that?” I didn't succumb. "Asher, he needs around.” She repeated it for the u
Sebastian’s POV“Is it true?!” Brady's voice was a deep growl. He was holding a document in his hand that he flaunted haphazardly in my face. "Sorry, what?" I played pretense. Of course, I recognized the document in his hand, I didn't need to look at it with scrutiny. But playing dumb would buy me more time, especially seeing how angry Brady truly was. "Are you saying you can't hear me, and that you know nothing about my query?” His brows furrowed. "Like I love ranting?” “Of course not, Mr. Brady.” I rushed in. He wasn't going to blackmail me into saying what I was dying to say in such bad timing. “Then what is this?” He slammed the documents on my table. "Care to explain?” He shrugged in a demonstration. "I'm listening perfectly.”I guessed he had gotten the news already. The latest client I was working on, happened to be Brady's main interest, as they had everything he dreamed of; money, fame, influence... Every freaking thing. And you guess what? They pulled out, like a guy sc
Asher's POV“Yeah.” I made a baby duck dance with my head. "We're good to go.” I took a last glance at the picnic setting. "This is beautiful.”I felt so accomplished, and saying it out loud made me feel even better. In such a short time, I had fixed an exquisite family date for my lovely family. It was like a picnic within the home kinda vibe. On the artificial grass, is a long and thick black sheet, spread across a good part of the field. Baskets of fruits and corn bread and juice were laid on the improvised mat. I managed to whip a bowl of white chocolate cookies, a few pastries, and jugs of freshly squeezed fruit drink. They were Jasmine's favorite, and at every given opportunity, I always wanted to sweep her off her feet completely. Jasmine was the first to come downstairs. She was looking... normal, to be honest, weird. She was wrapping her petite frame with her purple robe, and her hair was neatly packed in a bun, which was the only thing that she tended to, apparently. “Wh
Jasmine's POV“Dear goddess, please intervene.” I made a silent prayer to the moon goddess. And more than ever, I wished she would come through for me. "How dare you?!" Asher groaned and sprang to his feet. I almost ran wild, just watching Sebastian approach me and my family, like he was a random guest, looking gracious in his neat two-piece black suit. I wanted to pull him by the hair and drag him out, but at the same time, my limbs went paralyzed. "Please, stay calm,” I whispered to Asher who was ready to attack beside me. It was more like a message to myself because I was going crazy and I doubted my next reaction. “Is he a mean guy?” Ezra whispered to Emily and Ethan noting the brewing chaos between us. “He looks like a nice guy to me,” Ethan stated his observation. "Just like daddy.”"If Penny barks at him, then he is evil." Emily chipped in. "See, we don't need to pray. He is a good guy.” Emily concluded when Penny whimpered and dangled her tail. What was most embarrassing
Asher's POV“Bastard!” My mind was in a chaotic state, with so many thoughts racing through it. I was feeling odd... mixed feelings actually. A part of me felt like ending this long-drawn battle, with his life of course, and another felt so disgusted, like it would take a trip around the blazing sun, just to not see his stern face. “I'll be back.” Mr. Carter promised, more like warned us, and started to leave, not without flashing us his annoying smile. "You must be sick and stuck in your damn fantasies.” I groaned. “Like I said, I will be back.” He reiterated. "But until then, my fantasies would soar.” He grinned. “Damn you!” I cussed under my breath. The foil and abandoned piece of cake he was having started at me, and got me even more riled up. That right there, was my long hours of hard work, to please my family, and not some goddamn punk. “Say hello to your beautiful kids, Jasmine.” He said while walking away like a gentleman. That was the straw that broke the camel’s ba