Chapter two: “Why me”
I was pulling the covers up around me as the door opens to reveal Beta Derrick.
“ Time to get up sleepy head you’ll be late for the first day of your last week of school.”
Anya growled, “ he’s way to chipper for tohis early in the morning.”
Rolling my eyes at her, I reluctantly get out of bed.
Derrick throws me a bag.
“Alpha asked me to pick some stuff up from your house.”
I stop dead in my track. He went through my drawers. I could feel the heat radiating off my face of pure embarrassment, not that I have anything I shouldn’t in those drawers but well…. Privacy much.
Regaining my composure at the sound of Derricks' laughter, I quickly got ready for class. Thankfully this week consists of mostly half days.
Walking out of the packhouse, I started to walk towards school.
“Ashley! Get in” Derrick pulls up to me in a yellow Jeep
“Alpha’s orders, he wants to make sure you actually make it to your classes today.”
‘Why me’ I complained to Anya.
The hallways were packed if you’ve ever wondered what it felt like to be the freak. Try walking into school with the 6 ft Beta giving people death glares.
‘Anya, what is his problem? He did what Alpha Michael asked and I’m at school schedule in hand. I think I can manage getting to three classes and home for lunch.’
Entering my English class, sure he wouldn’t follow me in, right? Of course, it was too good to be true. He followed me to the back and pulled up a chair. How am I supposed to focus when he’s acting weird.
“Ahem “ Mr. Lewinski cleared his throat, “ quiet down everyone for the last class of the school year we will be watching a movie” the projector spur to life with a noise that can only be described as a dinosaurs mating call.
I didn’t pay attention to the movie; I spent the class drawing in my notebook, trying to avoid the stares of everyone wondering why the Beta was sitting with me. Hearing the bell ring was like sweet freedom. I jumped from my seat and ducked into the closest bathroom trying to avoid Derrick.
“What’s your problem?” a shrill voice sounded from the bathroom door.
“Nothing, who are you?”
I slowly turned to see the long-legged blonde girl standing in the doorway.
“I’m Veronica, Your next Luna!”
Before I could register what she said, there is a sharp sting across my right cheek.
Anya growled in anger.
‘She slapped me! That little wretch is in for it when I...’
I quickly quieted my wolf, bowed my head, and headed to my next class. So much for a bit of peace and quiet. The last thing I wanted to do was to get on the future Luna's bad side. My heart sank. I hadn’t realized Alpha Michael had already met his mate. As I approached my history class, Derrick was waiting outside. If looks could kill, I’d be dead already. His eyes narrowed as he saw the bright red handprint marking my right cheek.
His gaze asked who, but I willfully ignored his eyes and entered the classroom, sitting down in the very back in the corner.
I was so lost in thought I hadn’t heard the bell ring or notice the students filtering out of the room. I only noticed when Alpha Michael was snapping his fingers in my face to pull me out of my daze.
Michael’s POV:
I was sitting at my desk going through the monthly grievances filled by pack members that range from property disputes all the way up to criminal acts.
Derrick's voice comes through via the mind link.
“Alpha we have a problem Ash disappeared to the bathroom and came back to class with a slap shown on her face.”
“How could you let this happen” I could feel Murdock coming to the surface. While Ash isn’t of age to know it, she is my mate and the pack's future, Luna.
“ Where is she now?”
“ History with Mrs. Cason”
“I’ll be there in twenty don’t let her out of your sight.”
‘Keep a level head Murdock. We don’t know what happened or who did it.’
……………
My little mate was lost in her thoughts. I wonder what's going on in her head right now?
“Ash?”
“Ashley?”
“Hello?”
*Snap, Snap, Snap*
“ Hey Derrick told me you got slapped. What happened.”
“ Oh, uh it was nothing.“
“Ash, who hit you ?”
Before she could respond, I heard Veronica and her friends in the hall.
“ V you got her good”
“ Right, she won’t forget who her future Luna is now will she”
*Maniacal laughter*
Derrick must have heard, too because, by the time I reached the door to the hall, he had his arms around me.
“Michael, chill dude. You can’t rip her head off she’s Gamma Richards daughter.”
“Derrick put Veronica in an empty rouge cell. Richard and I will decide her punishment later.”
I turn to Ash just in time to see her go pale as ice. Picking my mate up in my Arms, I rush to my truck, Mind linking the Pack Doctor to let her know we are on our way. As I run, I could hear and feel the shock of students and staff as Veronica got taken away by Derrick, and I carry Ash out of the building.
Chapter Three: What happened?Michaels POV:“What’s wrong with her Andrew?” Surely the pack Dr. would have the answer. Right?“Alpha, I don’t know why she isn’t waking up. Her vitals are stable, and we haven’t given her anything to keep her unconscious. The best we can do right now is wait and see.”Murdock growled. He is impatient, especially with Ashley’s eighteenth birthday coming up soon. He just wants to claim our mate.“Derrick,” I called out to my Beta.“Call her father let him know where she is but tell him I need answers.”…………James came rushing to the hospital. The trailer f=of the remainder of their stuff was still hitched to his truck when he got to the Pack Hospital. He headed straight for Ashley’s Room. Derrick blocked his path and sent him to the conferen
Chapter Four: Happy BirthdayJames POV:I hate to leave her. I wasn’t a very good father to Ash, but she always made me proud of her. She is smart like her mother, and she is timid until you push her over the edge. She can have a fiery temper given the right circumstances.I looked around the house; I had planned to fix it up for her gave her a place to call sanctuary. After one quick look around, I left a large purple present box on Ash’s bed. It was a gift from her mom before she was murdered.Stepping out of the house, I saw Alpha Michael. I nodded to him.“James, Derrick will escort you out of the territory. Ashley is in good hands I promise.”“Alpha, I left something important to Ash on her bed upstairs please make sure she gets it.”“I James Garrison hereby denounce my loyalty to Alpha Michael Piers and The Red River pack. I dec
Chapter Five: OOPSAshleys POV“ That felt amazing” I breathlessly said to Michael. His rolling laughter threw me off guard making me “want to cover myself. I wasn’t sure what about this moment was hilarious.Michaels POVSeeing her climax was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. I can tell how un-experienced she Is and I can’t wait to claim her and show her all the ways I can make her cum. Rolling laughter bellowed out as she said that what she did felt amazing. she had so much to learn my sweet innocent mate. Kissing her shoulder up to where I would mark her and removing the sheet, she used to cover herself “ there are so many things you haven’t experienced yet that will feel a million times better.” Ashley’s eyes grew like saucers contemplating what I had just said. Climbing out of her bed “ I’ll se
Chapter 6: Getting to know you:Ashley’s POVI thought I had been quiet enough upstairs so that Derrick couldn’t hear, but werewolves could hear everything. Given I just heard Michaels laughing, I know derrick heard me, and Michael caught wind of it.‘Dash can we go burry our head in the sand instead? Do we have to celebrate out on the town with Michael?’‘Stop complaining. We are wolves not Ostriches! that Is our mate you might as well get use to him because he’s not going anywhere. His wolf agrees with me.’I can tell she’ll be no help to me at keeping my modesty. Of all the wolves the Moon Goddess could have given me, I got the one who would rather I walk around naked than clothed. Walking downstairs, Derrick is laughing with Michael. After what happened, you’d think that Michael would be furious with his Beta for listening to his mate get off. Michael
Chapter 7: Surprise! Michael POV: I had hoped Ash’s present would be done by the time we got done with dinner, but derrick's mind linked me that it wouldn’t be done till later today. We stayed the night on the boat last night, but how will I keep her busy today. Just as I was thinking of a way to keep her busy, the silence of the new dawn was broken by Ash’s moan. I wonder what she’s dreaming about. Her heart rate is even, so I know she’s still fast asleep. Pulling the covers to look at her naked body reminded me of what we did last night. *Flashback* Soft jazz played to the hum of the water around us. The red blood moon is hovering above us. Ash looked so beautiful. I left soft kisses from her cheek down to her shoulder. I could feel the electric sparks from the mate bond pulling us to each other. Murdock is howling in my head. ‘Chill Murdock we can’t mark and mate her yet.’
Chapter 8: GoodbyeAshley’s POVMy heart was pounding in my ears. Dash was howling in betrayal.“Ash, breathe Derrick stopped Alpha. You’re going to be okay.” Jacqueline’s voice pulled me out of my pain-induced trance.Dash could sense Michael coming closer. His scent was radiating a few floors up.“Jacqueline, I need some space. I can’t look at him right now.”It took every fiber in me to stand on my own two feet. The burning in my chest didn’t dull the pain of his betrayal lingered. Looking up, I saw Michael at the top of the staircase. I didn’t entertain the idea of waiting for him to explain. Whatever he wanted to say, I didn’t want to hear it right now. I’m not sure when I decided to leave or even if it was me who decided. one minute, I was walking, trying to catch my breath, and the next, I found myself whirling around
Chapter 9: Despair Mystery Point of view: “Finally, Michael will Pay. I will take everything he holds near and dear to him and make him watch it burn to the ground. Veronica thinks I’m helping her for my revenge naive girl she is but a pawn in my plan. Disposing of her will be easy.” Folding his hands letting them rest on his chin the middle-aged man watches as video of Michael searching for Ashley plays across a wall of surveillance monitors. “Michael, you should have given me what I wanted when I asked the first time. There will be no mercy for you or your mate.” Maniacal laughter echoes through the vast historical mansion Ashley’s POV The ground faded into the black abyss. No longer did I feel the warmth and comfort of what I could only describe as heavenly. I could hear footsteps against the floor. They were loud, rushed, and uniformed, almost as if there were hundreds of
Chapter 10: An Unlikely AllyAsh POVThe cell has become too familiar. I have counted every slate of stone that makes the floor walls and ceiling. I found myself counting the times I’ve been beaten instead of days long for the sun and ash longs for the moon.‘how long has it been ash?’‘It’s been seventy-two beatings Dash I don’t know how many more I can handle. Our healing ability has been reduced to almost nothing.’‘we have to hang on just a little bit longer ash. Murdock is coming I know it our bond is weak since we haven’t made it but it’s still there...’The door swung open. I kept my gaze on the ground. I find that the beatings hurt less this way. I have become familiar with my assailant’s scents, but this one is different; I haven’t smelt it before. It smells like oranges and fresh-cut grass, unlike the usual vomit-i