Asher
My head throbbed violently as I dragged myself downstairs for breakfast the next morning. I couldn’t sleep, nor could I go back to patrolling after what happened, because my mind was reeling. So I spent the majority of it emptying the bar and trying to figure out what happened at the lakehouse and if I dreamed all of it. But the marks on my back from her nails were confirmation that I didn’t. It all happened between us, none of it was a dream and the worse part…she initiated it.
And then left me feeling like a fucking villain. Like I was the one forcing myself on her when in fact, she was the one who used and manipulated me. The fucking matebond stripped me of all m
“What are you guys waiting for?” I snapped, making everyone jump. “Off to training.” They all nodded and, murmuring to themselves, started with the daily routine.“Meeting in ten,” I muttered to Eli and started to head back inside, but I knew my delta had something to say as he trailed behind me.“What’s going on? Why are you treating Ivy like that?” Eli demanded. “She is your mate.”“Exactly! She is my mate…” I said, turning around and shooting him an icy look. “So let me deal with her, Delta,”“Two hundred laps? That’s insane, Asher,” he protested again. “And almost impossible to complete in the time you gave her,”“Again, that’s none of your concern. I know a warrior when I see one and I have my doubts about her. If she indeed is a true warrior, then this will be a piece of cake for her. If
IvyMy lungs were just a brink away from bursting out of my chest and at this point, my feet hurt too. The afternoon sun shone brightly even though the air already hinted at the winter standing right at the door. Sweat trickled down my forehead and my camisole was drenched. The dry leaves scrunched beneath my feet as I kept counting in my head. It’s been hours since I started jogging around the perimeter yet I was nowhere close to reaching two hundred.Time was running out and I had only until sunset which after a glance at my watch I realized was a mere four hours away. If I failed, I would have to leave. The hardness in Asher’s voice was an indication enough that he meant what he said.“He is angry,” Silver muttered. “And he has every right to be,” “And whose fault was it?” I grimaced. “You started it, Silver! How could you?”“Don’t completely blame me,” Silver snapped back. “Yes, maybe I started it but you we
“Ki…Kilian,” I croaked. “How do…do you? How did you even get my number?” This was an old cellphone of Naya’s. I had no use of it but just because she insisted, I agreed to keep it.“Ivyanka, always the same question sweetheart,” he tsked. “I know everything, every breath you take. Now, I am happy that you are trying to lure Asher in. Good job indeed…”“I am not trying to lure anyone in!” I snapped.“Hmm, well, if not then you better get on with it, sweetheart. Do you think I have that much time to waste? I had given you three months to get cozy now it’s time to work. Have you thought about what I said last night? When are you going to tell Asher that you are ready to marry him?”“Killian please…” I begged. “Please…just let me go. I cannot betray Asher or this pack…it’s wrong, please…”“Oh, well yes, that’s sad, isn’t it?” he murmured. “ Even more so because you have nothing to do with any of this. It’s really not fair,”“Exactly…” I nodded, hoping he would understand. “I will do anyth
Asher“Bowling alley?” I grimaced as my brothers pulled outside our usual place. We had VIP access here so we didn’t need to wait in line.“Let’s get some heat off you,” Logan smirked, striding inside.“Yeah you seem to be burning,” Noah chuckled, nudging me with his elbow. I scowled, but regardless, followed my brothers.“Mr. Gray, welcome,” the young woman at the reception smiled. She fluttered her lashes, giving all three of us doe-eyed looks and making me roll my eyes inwardly. All three of us were committed…well, kind of. Immediately, the memories of those uncanny blue eyes erupted through my mind, and I scowled harder. I wished she would fail to complete the task so I could punish her more.“Are you sure?” Mac prompted. “Not even a teeny bit worried?” “No,” I snapped, trailing behind Logan and Noah as a young guy ushered us to the private alley.“Enjoy your time,” the guy smiled, even though I could sense he was
AsherWhat did she just say?“What?” I questioned. Ivy took another step towards me, but it wasn’t like last night. She maintained a distance even if she was standing close.“I will marry you, Alpha,” she replied. “I agree to your proposal.”“And why this change of heart? May I know?” I narrowed my eyes at her.“Because I wanted to…to make up for last night. That was wrong and I am sorry. I…I can’t explain what happened because, frankly, I don’t know, but I did realize that I have insulted you and what happened shouldn’t have. Apart from that, your brothers have given me shelter and care when I needed it the most. Showed me immense respect and kindness. Take this as a
AsherAfter the second condition, I should have seen this one coming. Yet the shock I felt kind of surprised me too. Mac let out a growl, more pissed than shocked, and I understood his point because marking Ivy was his right as her Alpha, and denying him that would be…cruel. The mate mark is the source of communication between the wolves of both mates. And if Ivy doesn’t let me mark her, then Mac won’t ever have any form of communication to her wolf. The mate mark was also a symbol of an Alpha’s protection and possession, letting other male wolves know this one was taken.“You aren’t saying anything?” Ivy mumbled when I continued to stare at
IvyMy body relaxed the moment his lips touched mine. The warmth of his body made me want to crawl into them and never come out. Because in that moment, none of the darkness that had me fighting for air, none of the pain that made me want to scream. It felt so safe that it was almost daunting. I barely even knew this man.Then how could he feel so much like home?“Get some sleep, Ivyanka,” Asher murmured, taking a step back. “I will pick you up before breakfast tomorrow. Trust me, you will need your strength so sleep well,” All I could do was nod, and before I could do something stupid again, I turned on my heels and almost ran towards the Delta House.I rushed towards my shared room with Naya, and somehow it didn’t occur to me to knock. The door was unlocked too and the moment I rushed in, my eyes fell on the tangled bodies on the bed. Startled, I almost let out a scream before quickly turning away.Fuck.“Sorry,
Ivy“Don’t be nervous,” “Are you talking to me or yourself?” “Both, if I am being honest,” Asher shrugged. “Never imagined ever needing to announce my marriage.” He made a dirty face as if marriage was some disgusting word. “So…you never wanted to get married?” I asked, out of sheer curiosity. “No,” “Why?” “Not my thing. Come on, let’s deal with the drama first,” He held out his hand for me and I gave him a look. “No physical touch.” “I had no idea I affected you that bad, Ivyanka,” Asher said drily, retrieving his hand and shoving it in his pockets. “At least try to act as if this was a mutual decision and not some kind of scheming. That we are actually willing to try.” “And how do I do that?” “Wipe that scowl,” His comment made me scowl harder and he grinned, shaking his head. Turning a bit, he leaned down so our faces were merely a breath away and brushed a loose tendril from my face. I blinked, my h