novelA Walk Through The Garden
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At this rate, his second and secret ability would get exposed. Asher sighed and ran his hands through his hair, ever since the girl came into his life he has been doing things he wouldn't dare on a normal day and careless also, has he been lately.
A knock sounded on his door rousing him from his thought.
"Come in " He responded and the door creaked open as his secretary came in.
"What? " He asked when he saw the anxious look on her face and understood at once the moment she bit her lips.
Daniel must be here.
"Let him in " Asher ordered and picked up a report from the table, pretending to look through it.
The girl was surprised, how did... ? Was her expression that readable?
Even as a human, the secretary clearly understood that Asher and Daniel had never being close and their relationship was like fire and ice, non could stand the sight of each other.
So seeing him in the reception area asking for the principal with surprisingly an appointment, shocked and scared her so hard she had to confirm it from the horse's mouth.
And now she did, she was not near the word being 'OK'. Since when did the both start getting along with each other? She was among the few humans who knew about the existence of vampires and other creatures and definitely on Asher's side.
She wouldn't dare betray Asher, he would skin her alive. Besides, he had saved her life when she thought she was going to die in the hands of those rogue vampires who had already drained her family to death. So now, her life belongs to him.
She would repay him for everything.
" You're free to go sir " She said and directed Daniel to the direction of Asher's office even though he knows it. But it was just common office etiquette.
The secretary was surprised Daniel didn't come with any of his people who never seem to leave his side. Just what in the world was going on?
Asher knew his office was the best place to discuss whatever they wanted to without fear of being followed or eavesdropped on.
Unlike Daniel, Asher has a firm hold on his people and non would dare betray him thanks to his father's infamous reputation which unsurprisingly precedes him.
Though werewolves were naturally loyal creatures and treachery seen as one of the most despicable crimes to their kind but the influx of human in their pack makes it difficult to distinguish who might be a spy from the council.
Though all supernatural creatures could sense if anyone is lying from one's facial expression, body language, and change in heart rhythm but
Werewolves can sense lies better than anyone else by smelling it off them thanks to the spike in the human's stress level when lieing.
But spies from the council are professionally trained and oftentimes supported by the witches, making it more difficult to detect their lies.
All in all, his office was the best place to hold a discussion than late at night without being followed or his place which has been invaded by Raphael.
"Welcome, have a seat " Asher gestured as soon as Alpha Daniel stepped into his office.
Though he didn't reply but Daniel sat on the seat right in front of Asher and crossed his legs.
"Let's get this over with as soon as possible, shall we? " Daniel said with a tone that suggested he wanted nothing but to be here at the moment.
A knowing smile curled up Asher's lips and he leaned forward on his desk saying " Trust me " He started " By the time we're done, you'll wish nothing than to be here at the moment "
Daniel's eyes narrowed down on Asher, why was he having this disturbing feeling from the pit of his stomach? During his journey, he kept feeling uneasy, as if his world was about to be rocked upside down.
"In order not to beat around the bush, let me answer the question that I bet has been bothering you the most " Asher said straightaway, staring him in the eyes " Why you feel she's attracted to me? "
Daniel's brow quirked " What are you trying to say? " He asked but Asher could sense there was an edge to his voice.
"I bet you're curious too, the fact she's both our mate? "
No sooner had that word come out of his mouth had Daniel banged his hands hard on the table sending a lot of items flying to the ground.
"Say that once more and I'll rip out your tongue! " Daniel growled, eyes glowing yellow and body shaking with visible anger.
"You heard me right, she belongs to the both of - " Asher didn't get to finish his sentence cause he was grabbed from his seat and slammed against the wall.
That was the scene that greeted Nancy, Asher's secretary when she rushed into his office upon hearing the reverberating thud.
"Principal Asher " She called with concern when she was fed the scene of Daniel lifting Asher up above his head with one hand by the throat and Asher let him be.
She tried to interfere but Asher shot her a warning gaze and told her amid the choking to step back.
Though reluctant but she froze at the spot watching the unfolding scene with her heart in her mouth.
"Leave! " Asher barked an order and she found her feet leading her out of the room totally not of her own will.
Perhaps Daniel would've let his wolf out earlier but the presence of Nancy had restrained him a bit.
"Why? You're being violent because you don't want to acknowledge what I'm saying? " Asher mocked.
Daniel growled " Say a word more and I'll snap your neck "
Asher chuckled mirthlessly " A pity that alone won't kill me which you know and indeed shows you're curious; why she likes me even though the matebond exists already between you too? "
His hand tightens but Asher didn't care, he has been through worse.
" I know you came to her last night, I felt it through the bond " Asher uttered much to his surprised "And I know you felt it too this morning..." he hesitated on purpose.
Daniel's control was slowly slipping
Asher lowered his voice to a whisper " The pleasure that screamed through her as I kissed her! As she moaned my na...."
Asher was thrown to the far end of the room and fell to the ground but Daniel didn't give him a chance to recover cause he threw him a punch that sent him flying and crashing through his desk.
Asher moaned and then began to laugh, a boisterous, hysterical laughter " You wanted evidence and I've just show you. Why are you still sulky, kiddo!? "
Anger was boiling through Daniel, he hated Asher calling him that. Just because he was a lot older than him didn't give him the right to berate him.
He released a feral growl and lifted Asher off the ground once more and flicked out his claws.
Asher grunted and winced internally at the sight of the claws. His head turned towards the direction of his bookshelf and he said out loud.
" Are you really going to make your epic appearance when I'm dead "
Daniel followed the direction of Asher's gaze and was confused. What's he talking about?who's he talking to?
Then he saw it.
A woman suddenly appeared out of the bookshelf as if she had merged with it but he knew it was an illusion. Witches.
The woman had red blazing hair and dark green eyes with curves so hot it could be illegal.
Daniel's hand unknowingly let go of Asher and he slumped to the ground. His eyes were focused on the woman who was strolling towards them as if she was having a leisure walk through the garden.
Her lips lifted " Why did you stop? It was beginning to get interesting? "
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