Three days later.“Next Monday should do it,” I said into the phone pressed against my ears while twiddling a pencil between my fingers. “We’ve postponed this a little too long.”There was a tense silence on the other end before Tony, the CEO of Westside Bars and Grills grunted into the phone. “I know Alpha Asher. It’s just my manager has Mondays off and she won’t be available to attend to you before I arrive.”My brows knotted into a tight frown. I didn’t know what it was but I was pretty sure Tony was lying. But why? Why doesn’t he want me in the bar on Monday? “Fine, get back to me with a date.”“Sure, I will have my assistant reach out to you.” He replied enthusiastically and added, “Sorry for extending your stay in Westside.”I grunted some response into the speakerphone and slammed it back into the box. Fuck. I dropped my pencil and raked my fingers through my hair. Anna. Just like that time when I’d sex with her, she was all I could think about. But this time instead of thinkin
Anna’s P.O.V I let Sen take Evan from my arms—Sen had just arrived moments ago as Asher finished his conversation with Doctor Steve. He took my baby with a smile and I longingly looked at him before following Asher out of the hospital ward, down the corridor and out into the courtyard. I moaned quietly as the first rays of sun hit my face after sleeping beside my poor baby for hours in a drab hospital ward. By my side, Asher had his hands in his pockets and the way his long black hair was swept away from his face and tied into a high ponytail made the diamond-cut line of his jaw more prominent. The said jaw was throbbing as he ground his teeth. He seemed angry, not that I really cared what put him in that mood. While I was grateful that he was helping out with the children, I hated taking handouts from him. I wanted Alpha Asher far away from me and my children, but right now I had to shove my inhibitions to the side and…trust him? “Come,” His deep voice broke into my thoughts and I
(Anna’s P.O.V)“Baby, mama’s here.” I whispered into my son’s hair, sucking in his scent like my next breath of oxygen. A rich scent of apple cider and cinnamon filled my nostrils and my eyes stung with tears. My baby was okay. He had been transferred from the I.C.U, into the VIP wards. Usually, we would have just gone to the general wards but well, since Asher’s intervention…. “Mom…” A small voice whispered and I looked down, slowly pulling away from Ivan to see him blink his eyes open. “My chest hurts. I miss you so much.” “I know, baby. I know. I've missed you too.” I bit back the sob in my throat and kissed his hair. “But I promise you it’s all gonna be better soon. I promise. Just hold on for me. I love you so much” “Okay, Mommy.” I felt his tiny body relax into my arms as though he was going back to sleep but then he began squirming. Pulling back, I ruffled his hair and a tightness filled my chest. Yesterday, when he’d collapsed, I thought I would never hold him again or hear
(Anna’s P.O.V) The S.U.V slowly pulled in through the gates of a stunning estate and I was awestruck by the huge mansion inside the vast compound. As Sen continued to drive, my heart raced. Why were there so many cars in the garage?! I knew the Silver Moon pack had been extremely wealthy and prosperous but for Asher to amass this type of property in a new City…it was insane. When the car stopped, Asher stepped out first and opened the door for me. I blushed like crazy but refused to cower as he helped me out of the car. As I reached for my babies, he snapped his fingers around my wrist and shook his head. I frowned and parted my lips to speak but another female voice beat me to it. “Mr. Knight, Welcome.”“Have you prepared a nursery as I asked?” Asher smiled at the woman politely. “My children are bone tired from the drive.” The way he said ‘my children’ was as possessive as it got and the ferocity made my heart jump. “Yes sir, be rest assured about the kids sir. I’ll take it from
Asher’s P.O.V“You…you don’t have to…” Anna stuttered while staring at me. The look in her eyes bothered on embarrassed. “The kids just—”I cut her with an intent look. “My children want me there so I’d be there.”Her mouth opened and closed for a brief moment and then she turned around and glanced at Ivan and Evan who in turn blinked innocently. “Fine.” She sighed and I bit back a smile.Pretending to turn my attention back to my tab, I watched them through the periphery of my vision. Anna held their hands, trying to urge them up the stairs and back to bed, but they stood their ground, pouting.“No, mummy! We…” Ivan stopped and glanced at his brother.“…want a family sleep. We want you…” Evan took over from where he stopped.“….and daddy to sleep beside us.” Ivan completed.Anna stiffened and the blood drained from her face. Her hands began shaking from where they held the kids’ and I pressed my lips in a tight line. Why did she look so terrified of the idea of sleeping next to me?A
(Anna’s P.O.V)My heart dropped into the bottom of my belly. I took a step back, sensing the darkness surrounding Asher. I didn’t need to have a wolf to know the man before me was a ticking time bomb. As my babies gave me a skeptical look over their shoulders, I bit my lip. Whatever Asher wanted to do or say…I was sure my babies couldn’t hear them but a part of me was …terrified of being alone in his presence. Still, I gave them what I hoped was a smile and nodded slightly.Taking it as assent, they quietly took the stairs.Every cell in my body wanted to run up those stairs with them but I forced myself to remain in my spot, looking at Asher.He had his back turned to me but I could see how tensed the lines and ridges in his shoulders were. Was he going to hit me?The silence between us dragged on torturously and cold sweat pooled in my palms.“Where are you coming from?” A quiet, yet dangerous voice rumbled in the room.My brows knotted into a frown and I moved a little past the thr
Blonde hair…violet eyes. Black Rose stared me back with a confident gleam in her eyes. Letting out a sigh, I wrapped my fingers tightly around the ceramic sink till my knuckles turned white. That was the closest shave to literal death that I’d ever gone through. Thank goddess I’d ran away in time. Otherwise, what would have happened to me had Asher found out my secret? The mirror felt cool against my forehead as I rested against it, taking in slow, deep breaths. I couldn’t continue this way forever. Asher was bound to found out sooner or later the more I stayed with him and behaved…this way. I didn’t know how long I hid in the bathroom…maybe two hours…or three but I needed to wait it out. I could only hope Asher had gone back to bed-- “Anna I didn’t mean to scare you.” Asher’s voice carried through the door and my heart jerked up, before plummeting to the bottom of my belly. Talk of the devil. Why was he being so gentle with me? It was very unlike him…very un-Alpha. “You can’t keep
Anna’s P.O.VWho knew a personal nurse was exactly what my children needed? It has been almost two weeks and they haven’t had a relapse all while being a lot more hyperactive than they usually were. A part of me felt ashamed of not being enough to take care of my children myself, but with juggling two jobs…I had to hire lots of babysitters who were less than professional. My poor babies. Just maybe allowing this…co-parenting with Asher was the best decision I’ve ever made. If only, he could keep his hands off me, then everything would be fine. These days, instead of taking the children to school, I took turns in sending them to Asher through his Beta. We didn’t sleep in the same room anymore nor did we play with my babies together even if they begged. I couldn’t risk it. Besides, Asher had told me a couple days ago that the best action would be to home-school both of them. I didn’t necessarily agree with cutting off my babies from their friends and social life, but their health was s