บททั้งหมดของ A Marriage of Alphas: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

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 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 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

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

Harper's POVDays turn into weeks; mornings turn into night. I've settled into a routine with Asher's pack rather quickly. I'm learning day by day how things are run around here, and they've allowed me to insert myself in daily activities. Women in the pack have started coming to me for advice and it warms my heart.Asher hasn't said much since the cave incident. Every time I try to bring it up, he shuts me down and says he's sorting it out. Whatever that means. I don't like when he's worried about me, but at the same time I enjoy the fact that he cares about me and wants to protect me.I haven't seen Julius or Dean around the compound much in the past few weeks. I think they must be keeping a low profile since Asher announced he was taking full control over the pack, and they were to answer to Asher and me instead of holding a privileged position within the pack. That's the way I like it, just Asher and me.For the first time since leaving my home, I'm happy and content with lif