JASMINE’s POV
I ran to my quarters and quickly entered my room, ignoring the questioning look I received from the girls seated in the sitting room.
“Hey, why do you look like you just saw a ghost?” Yuri asked, sitting up from her previous lying position on the bed.
Her eyes took in my disheveled appearance and a smirk formed on her face.
“Oh, rather, just had a steamy moment,” she teased.
“Ugh, please! I think I’m dying. Fuck I’m going to pass out,” I grumbled and fell flat on my bed. My face pressed against my soft pillows.
“Do you want to talk about it?” she asked. I heard her footsteps moving closer to me, and seconds later, she stroked my hair in a comforting manner.
“I don’t even know,” I replied, my voice muffled because of the pillow.
“Hey, come on,” she said softly. She gently raised me so I was looking directly at her.
“You know you can talk about anything with me, right? We’re in this together, and just know I’ll be here to listen whenever and calm you down,” she whispered.
There was just something about her, something so comforting that made me see her as my guardian angel in this hell hole.
“The triples are my mate” I whispered under my breath.
She let out a loud gasp and stared at me with her eyes wide open in shock.
“You’re mated to the three lycan kings???” She asked in shock, maintaining a low tone so no one heard us outside.
“Yep,” I muttered.
“Then why are you still here? Shouldn’t you be in the royal quarters or something?” She asked, her confusion written all over her face.
“Oh, funny story, they don’t think I’m worthy to stand amongst them as their mate, so I’m still here. Well fuck them, I don’t even want them as my mate anyways,” I said and rolled my eyes.
“Aw,” she pouted.
“That must have been tough for you. I have no idea what I would do if I found my mate and he didn’t want me,” she said sadly and pulled me for a quick hug.
“Yeah, whatever, I’m fine. Just don’t mention this to anyone,” I said, even though my heart felt like a sword was stabbed inside, and what was left was for the triplet to aggressively pull it out by officially rejecting me.
“I promise I won’t. Now Ms, that doesn’t explain why you looked like you just had an intense sex marathon” she teased.
“Please don’t remind me of that,” I grumbled, feeling my cheeks heat up. My face would probably be a deep red of red by now.
“Common, did you guys do it? What was it like? Sorry, don’t mind me; I’m just really curious about what sex would be like with all three of the sexy lycan kings,” she giggled excitedly.
“No, we did not, but things got heated,” I replied, feeling a bit embarrassed about talking about it.
“Was it good?” She asked, her eyes glowing in excitement.
“Very. Now that’s the issue,” I groaned, hiding my face in the pillow again.
“Girl, that’s normal, they are your mates, after all, and they are rumors that the triplets are so good in bed, and the girls they fucked came begging back for more.” She giggled.
“Your attraction to them would be ten times worse since they are your mates,” she said.
“Ugh,” I groaned in annoyance.
This place was bizarre!
It freaked me out to see the girls here were all ready to please their masters and most of them wanted to be the lycan king’s exclusive slave since apparently it comes with more perks and power.
What freaked me out even more was that I was slowly becoming like them. Why on earth did I suddenly want to please the Lycan kings?
Why did my body crave them so much?
“Let’s get your mind off this. It’s time to go to the gym room anyways”
“Gym room?” I was very confused.
Yuri smirked.
“Well, it's not your typical gym. We are required to be in our best shape at all times. We have sessions every day.” She replied.
“Of course, they would make a rule like that,” I said in annoyance.
We headed to the fitness center, which was more like a luxurious spa with state-of-the-art equipment. We sure were treated with luxury for a slave.
Several girls were already there, some working on their yoga mats while some were running on the treadmill. Only two girls were lifting weights.
“Oh, there you are; I’ve been waiting to meet this bitch” I heard a high-pitched voice say and turned to see a girl with short black bob hair glaring at me angrily.
“Stop it, Lola,” Yuri tried to defend me.
“I’m not doing anything. I just want to let Jasmine know she won’t survive more than a month here,” she said darkly.
She leaned in closer and whispered in my ear.
“If I were you, I’d watch my back closely. The bullet isn’t so far from you anymore,” Lola warned and walked to one of the treadmills as if nothing happened.
I was getting death threats already???
Asher’s car came to a stop outside my home. My fingers twitched, clutching the fabric of my coat with more force than necessary. I could feel the weight of his gaze without having to look at him, though I knew it wasn't pity. No, it was something deeper, something that came with the understanding of a loss that wasn't his own.I opened the door with a force that startled me and I stepped out of the car. Asher walked me down to the doorstep and kissed me softly before I went in.I walked up to my room and everything felt still, yet somehow, there was a profound sense of absence, a void that seemed to wrap itself around me. Each step felt heavier than the last, and the gnawing sensation of guilt gnawed at me, refusing to let me find peace.Humphrey was gone. He was truly gone. He’d left with a quiet resignation that shattered me more deeply than any words could. I hadn’t fought hard enough for him to stay. Instead, I’d let him slip away, believing that it was for the best. But now, stan
I stood on the opposite side of the street, my gaze fixed on her as she lingered at the end of the sidewalk. When our eyes finally met, I saw the instant flicker of recognition ignite in hers, quickly followed by an emotional wave that surged through her, an intensity that struck me to my core. It was a look I had witnessed before, yet its power never ceased to leave me breathless.Her eyes locked onto mine, and in that split second, the weight of everything I had been avoiding came crashing down. Her body trembled as she stepped closer, her eyes shimmering with unspoken pain. She didn’t say anything, but her distress was obvious.I didn’t even think before I opened my arms, pulling her into my embrace. She fell against me, her sobs soaking into my shirt, but I didn’t mind. Her pain was like a raw wound, and I would have let it consume me if it meant giving her comfort."He’s leaving me," she whispered, her voice cracking under the weight of the sorrow that spilled out with the words.
CHARLOTTE'S POVI looked up from my phone, just as the cab pulled up at the pack house. “Thank you,” I said to the driver and got down with excitement coursing through my veins. I pressed the doorbell and only had to wait for a few minutes before a maid opened the door.She smiled warmly and ushered me in. “He's not around but you can wait for him in his room,” she says. “He will be back before you know it.”I returned the smile and made my way to Asher's room without any form of assistance. I pushed the door open and I'm immediately greeted by the sight of Asher's bed in a state of turmoil. I chuckled and walked in.Just like one would expect from a boy, Asher's room barely stays clean. I picked up a few shirts from his bed to make space for me and dropped them in his closet.I reclined on the soft bed as I scrolled through my phone. Just as I contemplated dialing Asher to inform him that I had arrived at the pack house, the door swung open, and he walked in. He looked disheveled, his
Asher's POV"Tyler, get your dick out of that bitch and get your ass to my house in 5 mins, we need to pay someone a visit!" I growled to the phone and hung up.Someone knocked on my door, and I mumbled for the person to enter. A blonde maid entered with a tray; I was a bit surprised, that was fast from the chef.The tray had a bowl containing some kind of soup in it. I watched her drop the tray on the table, and she bent in front of me, making her white lacy underwear visible. I knew what she was trying to do, so I pulled her by the skirt. She landed on my thigh and made a soft moan-like sound."Master Asher," she whispered seductively, and her eyes blinked in fake innocence. I stared at her for a moment, wondering if I should throw her on the bed and fuck the life out of her, but for some reason, I couldn't. Charlotte's sweet face appeared in my head, and I couldn't imagine touching some other girl that wasn't her. I was suddenly irritated by the girl in my arms, and I growled at h
Charlotte's POVTHE NEXT DAY "Mom, hurry, we have to leave," I yelled, and Mom came rushing down the stairs giggling."Calm down, will you? A lady has to take her time to dress," She said, and I rolled my eyes."That should be my line," I huffed at her, and she just smiled. We got out of the house and got into the cab that was waiting outside the door.I gave him the address of Mom's hospital, and we set off. On the way to the hospital, I texted Asher to make sure he was okay, and I was surprised when he informed me that he was going to be discharged today. Wasn't it too early?It's barely been three days since the accident and since he was rushed there. I sighed, thinking about how fast his injuries must have healed; he was the Alpha's son, after all, and was stronger than the bunch. The hospital probably only helped speed up his recovery and monitored him. Knowing Asher, I knew he was kind enough to nag and complain about everything, including not staying in the hospital for so lon
Asher's POV "That's all, Master Asher, you're healing so well and fast; it's very impressive!" The nurse said with a slight blush on her face."When do I get to leave here?" I asked her coldly, and she remained silent for a while before checking her note."Well, according to the hospital policies, you'll still have to stay for about a week until we are sure you're okay and fit to leave," She said, and I scoffed. A week? I was going to be couped up in this room for a week. "A week?" I hissed at her. "I'm healing just fine. I don't feel weak or tired; there's only a little scratch on my head that has stopped bleeding, and I will probably leave there by tomorrow. I don't need to stay here all couped up in this room for another week, all in the name of healing," I said, and she flinched at how harsh my tone was, not that I cared about her."W.. well, you can't leave, according to the hospital -""I am the son of the Alphas; I'm not just some regular patient here; you all should be grate
Asher's POV"Well?" I pressed, annoyed, and his face turned serious."It's Humphrey"I was taken aback. "Humphrey?" I mumbled, my eyes narrowing. Could it be.. the same Humphrey?I shook my head; no, it couldn't be. Why would he? How could he.. was he stupid?Being popular in school made everyone want me as their friend and boyfriend. And as many friends as the popularity brought me, it also gathered enemies for me.I knew there were some boys who didn't like me, with that idea that every girl around was fawning over me, and even their crushes and girlfriends shamelessly threw themselves at me.However, since I was not only popular but also came from an influential family, they didn't dare to face me. I was the only son and heir of the Alphas and Luna; I knew every parent wanted their children to be acquainted with the son of the Alphas.And even though they didn't like me, they would put on fake smiles around me and try to make me notice them, not just the boys, but the desperate gir
Charlotte's POV "I'm sorry, ma'am, but I'm here to inform you that the time is up. Our patient needs to rest," She said, and I mouthed an "oh." "I will be out now," I said, and she nodded and left. I turned to Asher and kissed his forehead. "I have to leave now; I'll be back tomorrow, promise, I said to him, and he smirked back at me. "You don't have to worry about me; I'll be fine," He said, trying to act strong, and I rolled my eyes at him. "I know," I said and got up; I waved at him and left the room. Sophie and Tyler were still sitting where I had left them. They were having a conversation, and Sophie had a little smile on her face. I frowned; although Tyler was close friends with Asher, I still didn't like or want him around me. He was my bully, and that would never change. From how he reacted at the dance night, I knew he wasn't too happy to learn Asher and I were together, not that I cared about what he liked and didn't. "Come on, Sophie, let's go," I said, and she
Charlotte's POVThe doctor, Bell, paused for a while, and then her expression softened, and she offered a small smile. "Asher is fine. He needs a few days to heal, but he is going to be okay," Doctor Bell announced, and everyone simultaneously let out a breath of relief.I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, and my heart swelled with gratitude. We had all been on edge, awaiting news of Asher's condition.And now, the doctor was out with a smile on her face and was assuring us that Asher would be fine and would recover quickly.Luna Jasmine gasped and ran to her husband, who hugged her back. He stroked her hair softly, and I heard him number something along the lines of, "I told you not to worry, Love. Doctor Bell is here, and she'll make sure Asher recovers quickly," He said, and Luna only nodded quietly.But then, the doctor dropped a bombshell. "Asher is now conscious, which is abnormal, given the severity of his injuries. However, as the Alpha's son, he's stronger than most."Luna