Forbidden

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

"You know you're in love when you can't

Fall asleep because reality is finally better

Than your dreams."

-Dr. Seuss

Telling Rain that she and Asher were mates must have sent her over the edge because right after Asher told her; she passed out most likely from all the events that previously happened. Asher didn't blame her, he was still fuming about how his men treated her in the cells but he didn't show it. That wouldn't be good to have your mate afraid of you. Asher looked down at the sleeping girl with adoring eyes as he entered the pack house where most of the older women were. They looked at Asher with surprise then as if sensing the mate bond between the mystery girl unconscious in his arms, they gave her looks of love and honor.

Trudging up the stairs, Asher shifted Rain in his arms so she didn't bounce around as they climbed the many stairs to the floor where Asher, his mother Zaria, his father Jonnah, and his older sister Catalina stayed. Asher glanced around as the blood red walls passed by him; he met some people's stares as they stared confused at their ruthless Alpha cuddling a strange girl.

The Pride pack. Most would agree that their name suits the pack because of how the pack members carry themselves and acted, not snotty but like they were comfortable being themselves and that made Asher's heart swell with pride. But they were also known for being the most powerful pack on Earth and for being ruthless. Did Rain know about his pack's reputation? Probably because of the way she acted before.

Asher reached the top floor quickly do to his athleticism and peered down of the small girl cradled in his arms. Rain's face was peaceful and serene as she slept, not one trace of worry and Asher loved that. All he wanted to do from now on is spoil her and see her smile not constantly worry that someone is out to kill her like most people want to do.

He never understood why people were so against Winter Roses. Since a young age, Asher had been captivated by their beauty and power. He once heard a story about the last living Winter Rose but never realized it was true because it was one of those stories that they were retold so many times they stray so far from the truth it's ridiculous. But here she was, the last living Winter Rose, his mate and that made him even happier.

Rain cuddled into Asher's chest which made his wolf, Jaxon purred in pleasure from the touch of his mate and Asher sighed in content as he made his way to his room that he would share with Rain. But then a familiar screeching broke him out of his trance.

His mother, Zaria, "Asher Hunter Dare," She screeched and Asher groaned internally. He and his mother didn't have the best relationship, she favored his older sister. Asher turned to face his mother, her chin-length platinum blonde curls bounced as she put her hands on her hips, shapely eyebrows cocked, and her thin lips caked with a dark red lipstick as she scowled, "Why did you bring that whore up here?"

Asher let out a threatening growl, "Rain is not a whore! She is my mate and you will treat her with respect. Am I understood?"

Zaria scowled, "I am your mother-,"

Asher cut her off, "Really? You never acted like one." He sneered. "As far as I'm concerned, I only have a father."

She gasped, "How dare you!" Zaria's baby blue eyes burned with rage.

"And, I am your Alpha now and she," Asher gestured to the sleeping girl in his arms, "will be your Luna. So it'll behoove you to treat her with respect!" Asher stormed into his room and gently laid Rain on the bed. Asher kissed her lightly on the forehead, stripped down to his boxers, and climbed in next to her being careful not to disturb the sleeping beauty. Asher debated with his wolf whether or not to cuddle with her. In the end his wolf one so Asher pulled Rain's delicate figure against his naked chest, drifting off with a smile on his face.