Asher's POVWhat a beautiful day for a fake wedding. The sun is shining high in the sky, not a single cloud in sight. Everyone is in a cheerful mood, except for my uncles. They haven't spoken to me much since returning from our stay with the Red Moon pack. They have been avoiding me and it's obvious.I know they're up to something, but I'm choosing to ignore it. Being suspicious of everything they do isn't good for my mental health. Having Harper here to get inside information will be good for me to know what's happening behind my back.The wedding preparation has been a lot to take on; I had no idea so much effort goes into planning and organizing a wedding. I'll be prepared for the future when I have a real wedding.Harper was awake before me this morning, which is odd because she likes to sleep in. Since sharing a bed with her for the past week, I've learnt some of her sleeping habits; her snores are soft and sometimes she talks in her sleep. She hasn't been going for morning
Harper's POVToday has been weird. I told myself I didn't care about the wedding or getting married to Asher, but my stomach has been in knots since I walked down the aisle and saw him standing there with a big smile on his face. Maybe my body is trying to tell me I'm secretly enjoying the idea of being married.Amaris hasn't stopped gushing about how amazing Asher and I look together as a married couple. She has been taking hundreds of pictures of us since we said, 'I do'. I haven't had a chance to stop and talk to Asher about everything going on because the reception began straight away. We haven't had a minute to ourselves.Members of the pack have been giving us their congratulations and well wishes for our marriage since the end of the ceremony. It's an odd feeling being the center of attention by a group of people I barely know. But it's also nice to feel appreciated and cared for by someone who knows nothing about you or your past. I've been accepted by this pack after a sh
Harper's POVLife has been different since getting married. I always thought when I got married, I would be the main bread winner in the couple but having to rely on someone else is a new learning experience for me.As the Luna, my role within the pack is important. If there is a meeting about who will be hunting for food, I make sure to support Asher's decisions as the Alpha and prove to the pack that he's more than capable of leading them without his uncles help. If anyone needs support or guidance I'm always around to help with any problems or concerns.In the past couple of weeks, I've been helping Asher become more confident in his leadership abilities. If he's unsure about how to handle a situation between two members of the pack having a confrontation, he asks me what I would do. He's going to his uncles less and less for help. I'm sure they can tell Asher is pushing them away and they're losing their control over him as each day passes.Over time I've gained the respect f
Harper's POVAsher thought it would be a great idea to invite the members of the pack to a backyard barbecue. Despite coming out of summer, the weather has been warm and inviting. Getting the pack together for a feast is a good way to check in with everyone and make sure there are no conflicts between members.Amaris is helping me set the tables with silverware and glasses, while Asher and his friend Jack are cooking on the barbeque."Do you think Jack is cute?" Amaris comes up beside me, trying to be discreet about looking over at Asher and Jack.Jack's not bad looking. Blonde guys aren't my type, but I see why Amaris would think he's attractive.I shrug, "He's alright. I'm sure you two would be a cute couple, though."Amaris smacks my arm, and giggles, "Stop, he might hear you."I laugh, moving the table, "I doubt it, they're so far away. Besides, have you spoken to him before?"Asher and Jack laugh together, one of them must've told a funny joke. I look back at Amaris, who
Harper's POVI'm still shaken up by the incident with the mysterious car. It's been days and I still haven't found the courage to confide in Asher about it. I don't want him to worry about me. It could've been an accident, or someone falling asleep at the wheel. I'm trying not to overthink what happened.I keep coming back to the idea that Julius and Dean might have had something to do with it. The theory isn't farfetched, but I'd like to believe they wouldn't try and run me over out the front of the compound in front of potential witnesses.I've been so on edge since it happened, I haven't wanted to go for a run. I think Asher has started to notice something is wrong. He keeps asking me if I want to join him on his morning run, like I had promised the day of the barbecue, but I keep brushing him off with random excuses. I feel bad when I see how sad he gets, but I don't want to continue to risk my life if I go out for a run. Who knows who could be lurking around, ready to take
Harper's POVThe night has grown cold, and quiet. I'm sitting in the corner shivering, wishing I had brought a stupid jacket with me this morning. I've been wondering for hours now if anyone has noticed I'm gone.I'm sure Amaris noticed I was missing when I didn't show up for our walk this morning, and hopefully Asher thinks something is up since I haven't joined him in bed.I've had the same routine for weeks since I arrived. I have a shower around nine p.m. and then get into bed with Asher to read a book. Sometimes we'll talk about our day, or we'll both read in silence. I've never not been in bed at that time, so I hope he has realized that and is searching for me.Maybe everything I've been doing has been a mistake; Asher, the marriage and trying to become Alpha. I should've left everything the way it was, and I wouldn't be in this mess. My life was normal and easy with my pack. I could be an unofficial Alpha to them and still live my life however I please. It was great.Ins
Asher's POVBefore I'm fully awake, I can tell something isn't right. I feel empty and alone. I roll over to Harper's side of the bed, and I realize it hasn't been slept in all night. This isn't like her; I know her night-time routine and being out all night isn't part of it.I'm out of bed without thinking. Either she is with Amaris or something terrible has happened to her. I don't bother changing out of my pajamas or put shoes on before I leave the room.I race through the hallways, calling out Harper's name in hopes she is somewhere inside the compound. A door to my right opens and I skid to a halt. Amaris is looking at me sheepish, rubbing her eyes."What's wrong, Asher?" She mumbles, "It's too early in the morning to be listening to you yelling.""Harper is missing," I say, frantic, "She didn't come to bed last night. I assumed she was watching a movie with you."She stands in thought for a moment, "Now that you mention it, she didn't show up for our hike yesterday aftern
Harper's POVMy body feels like lead, weighing me to the ground. Asher urges me to stand to my feet, but moving my arms and legs is a struggle. Being stuck in the cave for twenty-four hours has really taken a toll on my physical state. I'm weak, thirsty and starving. Every time Asher touches me, a cold shiver spreads across my skin.I'm lying on my back, my eyes struggling to stay open. Asher appears in my vision, his mouth moving but there are no sounds being released between his lips. His face is dirty and scratched up, sweat pouring down his neck disappearing under the collar of his shirt. Is he wearing his pajamas?I have no idea how he found me. I'm so far away from the compound, I thought I was never going to be found. Could he sense where I was? Was he able to track my scent?A sharp groan leaves my throat when Asher scoops me into his arms. My body feels as though it's both on fire and made of ice. It's the most uncomfortable feeling I've ever experienced."Where are we