Novel & Cerita 13 Asl

**Lisa's point of view:** Ace’s men led us to another convoy of SUVs waiting outside. The tension in the air was palpable, but knowing Ace was with us brought a sense of calm. Mia, still weak but more hopeful, held my hand tightly as we climbed into the back seat of the lead car. Ace sat beside me, his presence a reassuring anchor. As we drove through the winding roads, Ace filled me in on what had happened during his trip. He had been tracking The Jackal for weeks, only to find that the elusive criminal had orchestrated this attack on our home as a diversion. Ace’s anger was evident, but so was his determination.

Everything was picture perfect. Asher's expression was perfectly neutral as he approached them. "Mother, Alpha Cassius, Thelia," he greeted, nodding to each in turn. He placed a respectful kiss on his mother's cheek, a gesture that was more habit than affection. Luna Camilla smiled, a hint of satisfaction in her eyes, as he took his place besides them.

It was as if it was a fantasy to believe that she was thirteen years old. This reaction pissed Ashley off directly. She suddenly forgot that she had to ask him for help and said angrily, "Do you want to say that I am short and don't look thirteen years old at all?" Liam leaned against the door with his arms covered and said, "That's what he meant." Jacob scratched the skin under his eyes and shook his head, “No." But there was no truth in the words. Ashley stared at the two of them for a few seconds and lost her temper. "Forget it, I don’t want to talk to you."

I realized I hadn't responded to the cub, getting lost in my thoughts instead, "Every time I close my eyes I see how weak she looked and how she could barely move let alone speak." "You've seen worse, Ace. Look, you know she's fine now so get a drink and calm your thoughts. You could always make the drive to see me or do a job," shuffling sounded on Jericho's end of the line until I could hear the sound of a microwave and then a dog barking. I missed Slash — Jericho's German Shepherd; only a little bit. "Can't do a job, remember?" I grumbled, balling my hands in tight fists until my nails dug into my palm.

He’s been practicing the lines over and over all morning, and I throw up a silent prayer that he remembers every word as he begins. “I come before you under the full moon to claim my place as Alpha of this pack. To honor, protect, and serve,” Chase announces, the air practically crackling with the Alpha energy rolling off of him as he speaks. “I vow to lead dutifully, to defend fiercely, and deliver justice swiftly. My word is my oath, bound by my blood.”

ARTEMISIA I turned to see Alisson sauntering towards us. She clenched her fists and scowled. “This isn't any of your business. Stay the f**k out of this.” Emma glared. She stepped in front of me as Alisson neared us. “Artemisia is my family, and she is my f**king business. You need to watch how you speak to her!” Alisson yelled. She got into Emma's face. I had to pull her away because I was aware she never wasted too much time in taking down her opponent.

Some of the models also had become close to her in that short period of time. She heavy-heartedly bade them all goodbye and promised them that she would come again if she had a chance. Then, Jacob escorted her to the top floor and when they reached Level 70, he gestured his hand to invite Ashley out of the VIP elevator. Apparently, that level was a restricted area and only those invited or ordered can be present there. Ashton was very sensitive regarding his privacy, so that level was only for him. Even his secretaries were placed under that floor which was Level 69.

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Adams was trying to resist whatever was trying to drain his life out of him as he struggled inside Ashton. "What is it, Adams?" Ashton asked. "Where are we?" Adams asked. "In some kind of cell. I guess it is filled with mountain ash!" Ashton said. The guard who had brought him only pushed him into the cell from a distance. He then used some special switch to close the door. Mountain Ash was a special substance that could be used to trap wolves. Any wolf that was trapped using the mountain ash would never break free because the moment they tried, they will feel like every born in their body had been electrocuted.

Alpha Asher's voice was rough and commanding, "My men will be going around the room to help with your techniques." "Lola." His deep voice pulled me from my explicit thoughts. Mason gave me a sympathetic look, while Breyona smirked. I walked over to Alpha Asher, my heart thumping in my chest. My heart nearly stopped entirely when Chelsea twitched up to Alpha Asher. She was wearing a sports bra that must've been four sizes too small. Her bre*sts were nearly popping out of the low cut tank top she wore. Her shorts were hiked up so high the bottoms of her b*tt cheeks poked out.