Jasmine's POV
I stood there dazed, staring at her back as she walked away like she hadn't just threatened me.
I was receiving death threats already!
Yuri had already told me how every other slave there wanted to be in my 'position,' a slave to the alphas. I was a bit irritated at how shameless they were being for the Lycan kings. I couldn't deny the triplets were attractive as well. I had never seen a more appealing and sexy male; I couldn't decide if they were naturally attractive to females or if it was because of the fact that we were mates and the mate bond had a very pulling effect.
I had been told by Yuri they were good in bed and left girls begging for more. The information surprisingly pleased me. But this desperate to be their slaves, I shook my head at the short black-haired girl who walked towards a treadmill. She stood with two other girls, a tall, slim brunette-haired and a shorter blonde girl with freckles.
The three she-wolves glanced at me and giggled, mumbling some things. They were probably gossiping about me; I rolled my eyes and glared at them. I wasn't going to be pushed around or let them bully me.
I knew my position; I was obviously higher than them as the alpha's exclusive slave. I cringed at the thought of being a slave. Lola sent a glare back, showing she wasn't going to back down. This was going to be a bit troublesome.
“Ignore her,” I heard a voice behind me and turned to Yuri with a small smile. She had already told me to be careful around other 'slaves.' I shook my head and replied, “It's nothing.”
“Come on, let's go.” She took my hand and pulled me into the room. I could feel their gaze on me; I felt a bit uncomfortable. I didn't like the weird looks I received from the other she-wolves in the room. They mostly gave me a look of jealousy, anger, or disgust. I sighed. I was the alpha's daughter in my pack. I was used to the attention of other wolves, but this. I never, for once, thought I'd find myself in such a situation as a slave, a sex slave. Not just anyone's slave, but a slave to the three most potent lycan kings, and what was even crazier was the fact they turned out to be my mate.
It is every wolf's dream to meet their mates. The one paired with them by the moon goddess herself. A forever partner; everyone dreamed of experiencing the shocking thrill of having a mate—the feeling of bonding with another wolf intimately, of loving and being loved.
I sighed for the nth time that day. I was so unlucky. I had been eagerly awaiting to meet my mate since the day I turned 18; not only had my wolf not appeared, making me weaker in the pack, but I was mated to not just one but three Alphas. Due to my position as an alpha's daughter, I already knew I wasn't going to be mated to a lowly wolf, but I had not expected to have been mated to the famous Lycan kings.
Now that my father had sold me off as a slave to my mates, they'd refused to acknowledge me as their mate and would only treat me as a sex slave they bought me as.
I walked towards another treadmill opposite Lola, as I didn't want any trouble. I stood on the machine and turned it on. I had set it to slow as I didn't have the energy to go faster. The day had already been stressful for me. I bit my lips as my mind went back to what had happened earlier today. The alpha touched on me, and I shivered.
I was surprised with how willing I was to please the alphas, my mates. I felt like I was no different from the rest of the slaves here, wanting to get in their beds.
Suddenly, I felt something, no someone, hit me with a tremendous sudden force. I found myself falling off the treadmill harshly and scraping my knee.
I heard loud gasps from around. I groaned. I had hit my head badly, and my knee was bleeding. “Jasmine!” I listened to my name and blinked my eyes rapidly as I stared at a blonde girl who had a look of hatred when we locked eyes before changing it to a sad one. She had pushed me knowingly; I fisted my palm in anger.
“Are you okay?” She asked softly, but I could still hear the mocking tone in her voice. I glared at her, and I felt someone hold me from behind.
“Jasmine, what happened?” Yuri's worried voice came, and I pulled my gaze away from the blonde bitch that had pushed me to look at worried Yuri. “I'm fine,” I said, my voice wavering.
She stared at my face and then my bruised knees. Her eyes widened for a moment at the sight of the injury, worry, and surprise evident in them before looking up to glare at the blonde hair that had 'mistakenly' pushed me.
She huffed and helped me to get home. I groaned out in pain as I stood on my feet. My left knee ached severely; it hurt. “Let's get you out of here.”
“Thank you,” I whispered to her as she helped me get up and walk out of the training center. The whole room was silent, and all attention was on us for some reason. Some girls stared at my knees and giggled, while some just gave me a pitiful look. A part of me wondered why they gave such reactions; I just rolled my eyes and walked out.
….
“Eish,” I bit my lips as Yuri tried to help me with my bruised knees. She applied a gel-like stuff that gave a cold, tingling sensation. “This is bad,” She mumbled.
“It's not that bad; I've had worse injuries. This is barely a scratch.” Yuri shook her head. “You don't understand, Jasmine, this is bad.” I'd never seen her look so worried.
“It's terrible? And she nodded. Yuri sighed and got up to sit beside me.
“Jasmine, things here are different. Have you forgotten what we are?”
I frowned slightly. Of course, I didn't forget. How could I? My father had sold me off without thinking twice, to be enslaved, to be a toy, a pleasuring tool to the alphas.
“We, the alpha slaves, are supposed to be pretty and perfect. Without any scars and marks, bruises and injuries.” Her eyes went to my bruised knee. “The alpha kings want their property untouched and perfect.” I frowned; I didn't like how she referred to me as their 'property.'
“They might not want you anymore.” My eyes lit up. Her words echoed in my head. They might not want me anymore. I unknowingly began to smile, and maybe this was a blessing in disguise. This meant freedom. Even though I was their mate, they had failed to acknowledge me as one, and since I was bruised, they might not want me anymore.
That meant I would be free. “That's good, that's excellent news, please don't treat it anymore.” I didn't care if the injury grew worse; I wanted it to be as bad as ever so they wouldn't want me anymore and have me out of their sight.
“Jasmine!” Yuri called strictly. Her face didn't show any sign of happiness. Was she not happy I was going to be free?
“There is no escaping this. Freedom?” She scoffed. “It would only get worse, Jasmine, don't you understand? Slaves here are ranked based on how beautiful and attractive they are. This bruise means you're going to get demoted. A free-use slave, one anyone can use anytime for pleasure. You wouldn't belong to the alpha anymore, and you wouldn't have their protection anymore.” I froze at her words. A free-use slave?
“You are already stunning and the alpha's slave. Every male has their eyes on you. They want to have a test of the alpha's exclusive slave. If, if they find this, "she stared at my bruised knees, “they might reject you and demote you. And then you would turn into a free use slave. Every male wolf is itching to get their hands on you…"
“No!” I interrupted her. Life couldn't get any worse. I couldn't let the alphas find out about my bruised knees; I didn't want to end up like that. The thought sent a shiver down my spine, and the hair on my skin rose in fear.
“N-no… none of that is going to happen,” I said, my voice breaking.
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