Throttled Lauren Asher Novels & Stories

My teeth were tightly shut, my temples throbbing. “Do you have any idea…” She took a deep, shaky breath, trembling, holding back her tears with more strength than her body seemed capable of — “…how much is Lauren going to get attached?”

"Caleb processed the buy-back option attached to your father’s bankruptcy filings. You hold zero shares in this company." "You used me!" Lauren shrieked, taking a furious step forward, her manicured nails digging into her leather case. She finally snapped her head toward me, her eyes burning with pure, unadulterated venom. "You replaced me with her? A low-level accountant? She’s an outsider! She’s playing all three of you, and you’re too blind to see it!" "Watch your mouth, Lauren," Asher growled from the bar, his low, gravelly voice sending an immediate, dangerous vibration through the room as he set his glass down with a heavy thud. "Or I'll have security escort you out by your hair."

As soon as she finished speaking, she didn't even bother to take a last look at the expression on Winona's face and just got into her car. On the other hand, before Lauren left, she also regarded Winona with a meaningful look. With a mocking smile, she said sarcastically, "It's not an easy task to help you debut alongside the others. Heath, you need to teach her the ropes. Otherwise, she might embarrass the whole group after their debut." It went without saying whom she was talking about. Lauren was a producer working for one of the entertainment agencies under Lark Group. Someone had told her that Chelsea and Liesel were very close friends, which was why Lauren had intentionally pulled some

"What's going on man? Is everything okay?' I type into my phone in frustration. I wait a few minutes but the text remains unread. Like the rest. Asher is one of Vaughan's guys who has always been in charge of watching Lauren and monitoring her movements as per ordered by Vaughan himself. She is in one of his safe houses here in New York and isn't allowed to step a foot outside till I'm done with this assignment. Somehow Asher and I became friends, so he always gives me updates about Lauren. We agreed to talk this morning but his number hasn't been reachable and he isn't replying to any of my texts. I'm so worried and the thought of not knowing what's going on is killing me. I tighten my fist

Trent's face paled, and he stammered, "Yeah, Miss Thelia. I put the entire content of the vial in Asher's drink, just as you told me to." Thelia's lips curled into a snarl, and she released him with a huff of frustration. She turned on her heel, her mind racing. Where could Asher be? The aphrodisiac should have taken effect by now. The mere thought of him being with someone else made her blood boil with jealousy and rage.

He had to take a few deep breaths for him to calm down. "Have fun." Eliphas blinked at him and left the room. Ashton looked at him and chided him for being so shameless and went over to the table to carry the sleeping Maya. She had just made her first shift and it was an exhausting process. Although she was now a complete werewolf and could recover her strength in a snap, it was still her first and it was perfectly normal for her to be exhausted. Standing up, Ashton realized that he was not drunk at all. Even his mind seemed more clear than before.

"And when we are out, Cassius, try to remember a simple 'thank you.' It goes a long way." He leaned back, the movement surprisingly fluid despite the chains, a genuine laugh escaping him—a sound rich and resonant, chasing some of the shadows from the oppressive chamber. "Always the last word, Thalia?" A smirk played on my own lips. "A recent, and rather satisfying, development." Our laughter mingled, a fragile but defiant sound against the ancient silence.

"Excuse me. I need to use the restroom." Kieran gestured. "Someone, help Mr. Jamison to the restroom." "Thank you, Mr. Austin." Once Carter left, Kieran said, "Ah, so Ms. Thayer is the goddaughter you mentioned?" Dexter nodded, then stood. "I'll use the restroom too." Lauren's heart nearly stopped. Elena tilted her head curiously. "Are you cold?" "No, I just feel a little sick…" Lauren could barely maintain her composure. She was terrified that Carter would discover her past.

Finally, Ashley, all dressed up and looking amazing, was ready for the night that would always be special because of her engagement to Thorian. In the quiet confines of her room, Thalia paced anxiously, the air thick with her restless energy. Biting her fingers, she couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling that something significant was slipping away. Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks, shaking her head as if trying to dispel unwelcome thoughts. In a moment of frustration, she blurted out, “I can never let Ashley become the next Luna, not as long as I’m still alive.”

Loreen was about to beg but as soon as she saw the woman's face, her words slurred. “C….Can”Loreen stammered, forgetting she was about to puke, some minutes ago. Her lips parted as her eyes flew open, while she froze. It was her! C -A -N -D -A -C -E! _________ It was already evening and Annatoria had already closed from work. She was ready to open up to Asher since he was the only one who could understand her better and give her the support and advice she needed at that point in time.