Chapter ninety three

Chapter Seventeen

Anna POV

I walked down stairs to the kitchen.
I walked in and grabbed a cereal bar and stuffed it in my pocket. I hadn't eaten all week and I felt absolutely starving. He wouldn't notice if I took one. As I turned he was standing there Maybe he hadn't noticed.

I hoped. "Morning dear, great time for a cereal bar like the one in your pocket.

"Shit I'm screwed. I took it out and gave it to him and started apologizing "I'm sorry I know I should have asked but I haven't eaten all week."

"That's not a good enough reason for you to steal from me. I'll have to teach you a lesson.
I started backing up in the corner. He followed me as if I were his prey. He pushed me to the ground and grabbed a knife and started following along the word thief he'd already carved into my skin. I couldn't help but scream.

I guess when I screamed I woke myself up. I looked around the room and noticed I was in Asher’s room. It was empty maybe he left me
after all and he Decided I was too much or I
wasn't worthy of him. I Broke down crying and pulled my knees to my chest.
Then I felt myself being pulled into a hug. He
didn't leave me. I snuggled into his chest and
he soothed me until I stopped crying.

"Thank you" I whispered.

"For what?" he asked. Looking confused.
"For being here." I responded.

"That's what mates are for.


“Do you want to go back to sleep ?” Asher asked me and I nodded her head indicating no.

“Okay then, dinner will be ready in thirty minutes' time. Why don’t we freshen up then!.” He said to me, I got up from the bed and went into the bathroom to take a bath. His bathroom is so big. It is the size of the whole ground floor of our house. It has a double sink and a very big jacuzzi. I took a shower and went into the closet. I wore a set of sweatpants and a T-shirt. It was among the clothes that the beta’s mate gave me earlier.

I walked into the room and went straight to the mirror and stared at my bruised face. The below my eyes have mellowed down but you can still see the purple spot.

“Okay that’s better. Mom asks me to inform you that dinner is already!.”

“Okay, we will be ready in twenty minutes.” I heard Asher say something to someone at the door before he closed it.

He slowly made his way to me.He stood behind me and looked at my reflection in the mirror.

“You are beautiful!”. He stated causing me to stay at him through the mirror. I feel like he is just saying it to be nice. I survived that he did not flick or show any sign of disgust when he saw my bare face.

“You are just saying it because you are being nice!”. I said after some time.

He gently turned her around until I was looking at him.

“I am not saying it because I am moved or whatever you think, but because it is actually the truth. Even with all the scars on your face, you're still the most beautiful girl I have had in my life.” He sincerely told me as he dropped a peck on her forehead. I am really blessed to have him in my life.

“Now let’s go; my family is waiting to see you!”. He told me, and I began to panic.

“What if they don’t like me?”. I worriedly asked. I don’t actually look like the kind of girl you will be proud to take home to your parents.

“Trust me, they are going to”. He assured her. Asher took my hand and led her out of the room and to the dining room. Three people were standing with a smile on their faces. A man, a woman and a girl. I guess there are Asher’s parents and siblings. I now know where he got his finest from.

“Family this is my mate Anna, Anna these are my family!”. Let me introduce myself.

“G-Good evening!”. Silently whispered.

“Good evening, my dear. It’s so nice to have finally met you! Come!”. Asher's mom said this as she opened her hands up for me. Asher gave his hand a light squeeze of encouragement. I let go of his hand and slowly walked into his mother's arms.

“O dear! I know that you have passed through a lot, but I want you to know that from now on, you are safe. And whenever you need a mother figure, I am here for you!”. His mom said this as she hugged me tight. I could feel tears gathering in my eyes. It's been a long time since I last felt a mom’s warmth.

"Likewise, if you need a father figure, I am here for you!.” His dad said so too.

“It feels so good to finally have a sister!.” His sister said this as she hugged me too. I am really touched. I now understand where Asher got his good behaviour from.

"Alright, let's eat before the food gets cold!.” His mom said and we all sat. There are varieties of food on the table.

Asher kept putting food on my plate. I ate three plates before I became full.

"Is there no way you could eat some more for
me pretty, please? " Asher pleaded.

"I'm sorry I can't; I probably already ate too
much."


“Asher allows her to be!.” His mom scolded him.

“Alright then, we will take our leave!.” Asher stood up and gave me his hand. We said goodbye to his family and went to our room.


Once we entered the room, I wasn’t sleepy, neither was Asher, so we decided to watch a movie.

Asher took the remote and sat beside me on the rug and I snuggled up to him. I felt safe for once. I only got halfway through the movie before I fell
asleep.


Asher’s POV

We had watched about half of the movie by the time Anna fell asleep. She was snuggled into my chest and I smiled, looking down at her. She looked so peaceful. I wish she looked like that all the time. I turned off the TV and brought her up to bed. I sighed in contentment and dozed off.


Anna’s POV
I woke up with a weight on my stomach. I looked and saw an arm. I freaked for a moment, then I looked and saw Asher's face. He was fast asleep. He looked so handsome.

I wanted to make him breakfast because he was taking such great care of me. With a struggle, I pride myself away from his arms.
He frowned and felt around the bed so I put my pillow in his arms. He smelled it, then relaxed. So that was weird but he looked so cute.

The kitchen on Alpha’s floor is so I decided to make use of the general pack kitchen on the ground floor.

I entered the elevator and headed downstairs. I walked into the kitchen and there was a guy there. I was about to panic but then I figured it was one of Asher's pack members.

"Anna, right?" he asked.

"Yes, how'd you know my name?" I asked a little
freaked out.

"Oh, right, sorry, I'm Asher’s beta; the name is Henry," he said kindly. He seemed really friendly.

But I wasn't going to let him in just yet, even if
He is Asher's best friend. But then it clicks in. Henry. It was his friend who brought me the clothes.

“Thank you for the clothes!” I said

“No problem, Luna!.” Henry said.

I continued to the fridge and was about to take food out when I turned to Henry.

"What's Asher's favourite thing for breakfast?"
"A fry"

I nodded and replied, "Thank you."
I got to work and took out sausages, eggs, bacon pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions.

Henry started up a conversation and although
I was hesitant at first when I started to participate.
We talked while I made breakfast and he seemed ok. I mean if Asher trusts him then I should too. Once I realized he was ok we were laughing and joking. It felt great. I felt normal for once. Maybe I can put what happened with my dad behind me.