Maia's plot.

"Asher is one of the greatest Lycan bachelors apart from the Lycan king, his father is a chief advisor to the king, so I can guess why he rejected you instantly" Ember explained to Nova.

Nova became dumbfounded, she didn't know he held a high position.

"But he ought to tell me that he doesn't want me politely," Nova said, playing with her fingers.

"Nova, please be careful around Asher, he is a sly fox, who has a lot on his sleeves" Ember warned Nova.

"I will, thanks, Ember"

Nova left for her cottage. She saw Asher chattering and smiling to the ladies, his eyes met hers and he stared at her with an awful grin. Nova felt sickened.

Nova sat on a crooked wooden chair, next to her bed, her eyes fixated on the ceiling, it brings her comfort whenever she sees the ceiling.

Nova was brought out of her thoughts; she felt a presence in her room. Asher sat on her bed; looking into her eyes. Nova got annoyed and attempted to leave, but Asher gripped her hand, and dragged her to sit on his lap.

"Let me go, I am not your mate," Nova said, glaring at him with disgust.

Asher chuckled hard, his fingers caressed Nova's face. Asher's fingers trail down her neck and go down to her chest. At that instant, Nova yanked his hand off her body and stood up.

His touch disgusted her, Asher clenched his fist, annoyed at Nova's attitude, he stood and pushed her against the wall, his hand tightened against her neck. Nova gasped for breath, hitting Asher's hand continuously.

"Don't you dare refuse me, you are mine and you don't have a say in that." Asher roared out angrily.

He felt his beast almost protruding out of him, Asher pushed Nova to the ground and calmed himself down. He knew he would torture her badly if he allows his beast to come out.

Asher glared at Nova as she gasped for breath and coughed loudly,

"Get ready for my welcome party, you will surely pay for this… I assure you of that."

Nova stared at him confused, she wondered what scheme he was orchestrating at the moment, she stood up, holding her neck weakly.

"I don't care what plot you are scheming. Just let me be, Asher… please, let me be"

Asher chuckled and assured Nova that she will suffer the consequences for rejecting his moves. Asher glared at Nova once more and left the room with a determination to make her suffer.

Nova heaved out in relief, she stood up and sat on her tiny-sized bed. All she ever wanted was peace, she needed to be free from the tortures and hardships she had gone through.

Then, Maia burst into her cottage, Nova rolled her eyes wearily, she wasn't prepared for Maia's taunt.

Maia lips formed a smirk as she saw Nova sitting on the bed,

"Tch tch tch… I thought he would stay by your side… Nova, there would be a welcome party that will take place any day from now. This can be your chance to reveal the truth to everyone that Asher is your mate. No one knows that, but you can tell them at the party… what do you think?"

Maia asked, hoping to hear the rightful words from Nova.

Nova didn't catch the words at an instance, then she stood up, mumbling some words to herself. Nova lips formed a smile and held Maia's hands happily,

"That's true. No one knows, if I reveal that I am Asher's mate in front of everyone and also… the Lycan king. Asher will have no choice but to accept me." Nova paused for a moment and said, "But why are you doing this, Maia? Are you helping me or you arr"

Maia placed her hand on Nova's lips, cutting Nova off, "I am here to help you. Just see it as that" Maia murmured into Nova's ears with a smirk.

Curiosity piqued Nova, she pondered what changed Maia's opinion about her. Nova shrugged it off and leapt excitingly. All of a sudden, Ella made a loud growl.

Then, Nova clenched her fist; she was sick and tired of her beast. She knew Ella's growl was a warning not to follow Maia's instructions.

But Nova was adamant on it,

"Ella, I don't need you anymore… I only need my mate… not you, I have disregarded you as my beast. So your opinion isn't needed anymore"

*****

Alex heard a subtle knock on his door,

"Come in," He said, shuffling through a book that piqued his curiosity.

Camen strode in and stood next to Alex. He cleared his throat and said,

"Your approval is needed for Asher Blackwood welcome party to happen"

Camen handed the paper to Alex. Alex glared at Camen and clutch on his clothing tightly, he collected the paper and tore it to pieces. Camen eyes widened in shock; he wasn't expecting it.

"I will never approve of this… How dare they replace the village head and appoint Asher without my permission." Alex bellowed angrily.

He vowed to never spare the ones who went against him to appoint Asher.

"But, my king.. you should approve of this, Nevertheless. What will you do now? The paper is torn to pieces and the ministers are outside, patiently waiting for this paper" Camen blurted out, worried.

Alex cared less, he smirk and assured Camen that he would take care of this matter,

"Camen, leave. This is mine to solve"

"But, my king, the"

"I said, LEAVE!!!" Alex yelled out, glaring at Camen.

Camen left the room hurriedly, he didn't want Alex's wrath to befall him.

"I will make those who appointed, Asher suffer.. because of them, my woman is mated to Asher"

Alex stood up and wore his robe, he smirked as the sufferings and pleadings of those who appointed Asher flashed through his eyes.

Then he walked to his door, Alex could hear the murmurs of his ministers. He smirked and opened the door widely; ready to devour the rebels.