Offered to the Triplet Alphas

Chapter-112. Changing winds

[Asher]

The winds were changing, and the timelines had shifted.

Xanthea's face rested against my chest. I gently tucked the free strands behind her ear and she snuggled against my touch.

This was probably the first time in her life she was at peace, not at war with herself. Just a glance at her was enough to see how exhausting her life had been so far.

I carefully inhaled slowly just in case my breaths might disturb her rest as I looked up at the stars, which glowed brighter, aligning into a swan constellation.

They were coming..

I held her tighter, burying my face in her neck.

They were coming for her.

At that moment, all I wanted was to take Xanthea back to the Infernal realm - to our penthouse, to our bedroom - where I could live a little longer in her warmth. Share moments of love where I could lose my heart in her heartbeats. Steal kisses that made my heart beat a little faster. Drown myself in her scent that helped me breathe a little better.

I wanted to talk to her for hours, ask her about all her favorites, and try to manipulate my way into becoming one of them.

Her favorite husband, perhaps.

I wanted to cook her favorite meals, take a relaxing bath with her, rest my head on her lap and fall asleep.

I just wanted to live a little life with her before my duties called for me.

As I held her tighter, my thoughts drifted, imagining a future where it was just us and no one else. But then, the voices beyond the graveyard stirred.

For once, I wished I could silence the Alpha in me and simply be hers, but maybe the gods had some other plans.

"The black mist is densely charged with demonic energy. It's too dangerous for mortals to get close to it. Even as celestial guards, it's nearly impossible for us to endure its pull. Our wings would be crushed if we tried to fly over it. That can only mean one thing-"

"The demon lords created this shadow barrier around the graveyard," Nikolai said.

"You asked us to monitor this graveyard. But how did you know something like this would happen?"

for my dear sister. I knew she'd visit her mother's grave. She's too attached to this place. And the way the demon lords are infatuated with her, I knew if she desired to come here, they'd bring her here."

"She is right beyond this black mist. Call him. Call your prince. I know bringing back my sister from the Infernal realm is almost impossible for

scene beyond the graveyard. Nikolai stood among the celestial guards while the Virgo army surrounded the graveyard from all directions. The moment I

way, but his power may not be enough to break the barrier," a

Prince?

belts. Their bronze-gold shoulder insignia bore four to five gold

constellation had nine stars, each representing a rank. The higher the rank, the more stars adorned the

was drawn to their chest insignia - a spread-winged swan partially obscuring the sun. It was also the emblem of the Solvaris pack's flag, confirming

only one son, a weak blood, who had disappeared ages ago. Officially, it was claimed that the boy was undergoing private spiritual training to become the next Alpha of the Solvaris

the prince they were referring to had to

My suspicion was right.

in the Infernal realm ever since. That explains how he had hidden from my sight. A celestial needed to lose their divine wolf to enter the Infernal realm, but the same rule didn't apply if they activated their divine wolf in hell, which meant he had activated his immortality

this mouse prince isn't just powerful; he is intelligent enough to trick

would drag her daughter to hell, so maybe she asked him to stay for Xanthea, to help her escape once she found the cure. That was a strong possibility, and it would explain why he had shown up now after remaining dormant all these years. He had been waiting for the right moment, when using his powers would be worth the risk of revealing himself to me. Even so, he had managed to avoid getting caught. He knew about

I needed to know just how much he knew about the curse, Xanthea, my brothers, and... me. Only then would I decide whether to keep him or kill

the barrier,

bore into the barrier as he commanded. "No matter the cost. I want

sharp glance, clearly offended by Nikolai's

celestials rarely respond

arrogance. "They want my sister, and I'm their only key to her. So, of course, they'll come.

celestials are on their way as well.

Icifer growled in my head. 'A few moments of peace with my mate is all I want. Am I

out a subtle sigh, inhaling

with my name engraved on her body, my love in

felt him control his rage as his voice echoed in my mind

something about the army of celestials gathering around us right now, her peace won't last long. So, stop holding back my shadows, Asher. Let me loose and I will kill every last one of

'Calm down.'

from me and you want me

want answers,' I thought to him. 'This is our chance to find out who the mouse prince is and how he recognized Xanthea. What does Nikolai have that convinced the celestials to form an alliance with him? He most probably

teleport Xanthea back to

to

rage. 'We are her only family!

decide who her family is, is Xanthea herself. However, if she dares to