Semua Bab Fated bonds: Her Cure, His Regret: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Ashley’s P.O.V.There was a beat of dead silence as Cassidy lifted her eyes to Vincenzo, speaking hesitantly. “No one questions Luna’s access to the vault. And as you have listed her as your partner right after finding out about your mate-bond, it was the most convenient method for me.I had seen Ashley’s signature before on greeting cards, gifts, and notes. So, it was just a small sign-in pass I used and then Ray forged the timestamp. It was supposed to be the safest bet ...”One small sign-in pass!Something inside me snapped. The rage I had kept buried for so long surged like a wave, slamming through my chest with every breath I took. My heart beat wildly, not out of pain this time, but fury. I drew a step forward, glaring at her with fire burning behind my eyes.“You dare to forge my signatures,” I spat, my voice sharp and raw. “You created false evidence. You walked into the pack’s most secure place using my name and stood by when I was branded a traitor. How can you do this

Ashley’s P.O.V. The morning sunlight streamed into the office through tall windows, painting long shadows across Vincenzo’s desk as I typed the last paragraph of the report he’d asked for. I had slept better last night than I had in months, partly due to rooftop dinner. But mostly because I knew something had shifted. Someone had taken the bait! Vincenzo hadn’t said a word about it. No text, no passing comment, not even a glance that hinted at what had unfolded after he had ‘accidentally’ spilled wine and left me alone with his unlocked phone. But I could feel it in my bones, the kind of stillness before a storm. The calm before a grand revelation. So, I worked through the day patiently, almost giddy. I filed documents, cross-checked territorial updates, and by noon, I was in the garden under the canopy tree. Lilly curled in my lap as I absently combed my fingers through her thick fur. The breeze was pleasant, buzzing my mind with anticipation. Any moment now! “Guess wha

Ashley’s P.O.V.The trap had been set, and the players danced just as Vincenzo predicted. Now, it was the right time to finish it. I smiled at Beta Dean, whose face was turning a shade of deeper red with every breath. It was so liberating to even imagine him in chains. The satisfaction bubbling through me was hard to suppress as Vincenzo ordered with a flick of his hand. “Bring him in!”From the edge of the pack ground, Gamma Carson appeared, dragging a man in cuffs. My breath caught in my throat to see Rayden there. He looked old, ragged, unlike the pictures he posted online. The arrogant smirk on his face was gone, which had haunted me for days. His shaking figure was shoved in front of Alpha as Gamma Carson growled.“Tell them!!!”Rayden glanced at the sea of faces and then at me. For a beat, his eyes flared with resentment. Then, under the pressure of Alpha’s commanding gaze, his lips parted.“I gave the stolen strategy to the rogue King Ralph five years ago.”He admit

Ashley’s P.O.V.The crowd had begun to disperse, giving us room to breathe, but peace didn’t last as Vincenzo decided to rub mate-bond in my face. My breath hitched, and I stiffened in my brother’s embrace, thinking inwardly.“He really had to say it right here? In front of everyone?”I sighed and then turned; my teary gaze locked with Vincenzo’s.“Please don’t start here!”I requested in a shaking tone because of my self-restraint. “Don’t make this about you. Not tonight!”The look in Vincenzo’s eyes softened but hurt. Something fierce and desperate flickered, turning into possessiveness shortly. Before he could speak again, my father placed a steady hand on my back and spoke calmly.“Alpha, let Ashley come home. Just for tonight. She will spend one night with us and then go back to her rightful place; the one goddess has chosen for her.”However, Vincenzo didn’t look pleased at all. The very air around him tensed like a drawn bow as his jaw clenched.“Ashley isn’t safe ou

Ashley’s P.O.V.My home, my room, my bed!For the first time in what felt like centuries, I woke up with no weight crushing my chest, without secrets gnawing at my heart, without that maddening presence of a certain alpha clouding my thoughts.The sheets were warm, the comforting silence, and the walls had the echoes of my carefree days spent in my room. Indeed, this was the true definition of freedom.I shifted beneath the covers, exhaling deeply. My body melted into the soft mattress finally, not wired with tension. However, I felt a wave of warmth enveloping my existence, calming my soul. My brows furrowed, still half asleep, as I rolled to that side and instinctively snuggled against it. The presence beside me was solid, radiating heat like a furnace. The scent, pinewood with undertone of musk, was soothing and familiar.I let out a sigh of relief before my senses sharpened, making me realize that I wasn’t supposed to be sleeping next to anyone. Shoot!My eyes flew open