Rise Of The Silver Moon

Chapter 4

Alisyah's P.O.V

As soon as I had whispered it out, my mom and the Luna( Asher's mom) had walked into the room, with shocked expressions. There were gasps from both of them including my dad. Alpha on the other hand didn't seem surprised at all, same with Jay and Jesse, like they knew already.

I paid no mind to them and looked back at Asher. He stood on the far end of the room, looking rather nervous. I stood up and walked to him, but as I grew closer I could feel how nervous he was and wondered why. I then stood right in front of him, but had to crane my neck a bit as he is taller than me.

"How long?" I asked him. It was like as I asked that question he grew more nervous. He didn't answer so I asked again but with more fierce.

"How long have you known Asher." I said slowly very slow, I was getting pissed off by his silence.

"Since I had my first shift 4 years ago. At first I wasn't sure and thought that my wolf was wrong, but as each day passed by I could feel it." He replied and his answer shocked me deeply. Knowing for 4 years and he still did nothing to stop any of the s**t I got?

"So for 4 years, you knew? 4 damn years and you stood still and watched how they'd beat me up, call me names, trip me when they felt like it and on top of it all you even dated Roxy, when she did the same thing in front of you?! How could you Asher?! Why?!" I didn't realize that I had tears running down my cheeks and my attention was fully on him.

He seemed taken aback by my outburst but said nothing. I can't believe he would do this to me. Yes I know, we aren't friends, we were nothing to each other before, but as the future Alpha of this pack he could've done something.

"What is she talking about Asher?"Alpha asked and I even forgot that they were in the room. I took a deep breath and wiped some of my tears while I turned around and replied to him.

"I'll explain everything later Alpha but for now I have something to say to Asher." I replied as calmly as I could. I then turned back to Asher and looked him in the eye. I could see the plead in his eyes as to say I shouldn't but I don't think I can anymore.

"I, Alisyah Silver, reject-"I was cut off by a hand covering my mouth before I could finish my sentence."Don't, please." Asher whispered." Please just don't do this." With his hand on my mouth, I could feel the sparks that danced around our touched skin. For that small moment I wanted to forgot what's happened and just enjoy the feeling, till I came back to my senses.

I removed his hand away from my mouth and took a step back. "Give me one god damn reason why I shouldn't Asher?!" I shouted with full blown anger and hurt in my voice and my hands were balled into fists at my sides. He flinched at my outburst then sighed.

"I have no answer or reason for you not to but, what I know is that I've always wanted to speak to you, to apologize for everything and stop all of it, but I guess I was just to coward to do so. I really don't want to lose you and if it means that I have to make up for it then I will, even if it means I will my whole life I'll do it, but please don't let me lose you. (Sigh) I'm sorry."

To say I was surprised is an understatement. To hear Asher, not to mention an Alpha, apologize and be at my mercy was more then shocking. I looked at him and I could see the hurt, regret, guilt, pain and sadness written all over his fave and in his eyes and I wanted so badly to hug him but stayed back. With a sigh, I turned around and left the room without another word.

I walked home and went to my room to take a shower. Once I got under the hot water, my body relaxed and I felt the tension slowly ease away. Once I was done washing my body and hair I got out and went to my closet. I changed into a pair of black leggings, a black sports bra with a black oversized hoodie over and my trainers.

Walking out my room to the kitchen, I grabbed an apple and then took a run to the lake to clear my head, from everything that happened the past day. Once I was at the lake I sat under a tree and relaxed, enjoying the silence.

My mind was so clouded, that I lost track of time, I opened my eyes to see that it was already night time and the sun had set. Getting up from the ground, ready to leave and go home but I stopped at the sound of a twig snapping in half. Quickly getting into a fighting stance I stood and waited for whatever to come out, but then I got the scent of my mate and relaxed.

Asher walked out from the coverage of the trees and looked up at me. He looked as though he was hit by a bus, his gorgeous curls were all over the place, his enchanting blue-green eyes were dull and he had a look if pain and sorrow on his face as if he lost something close to him. I actually felt really sorry for him and I wanted to forgive and forget but after everything I still need time.

"Hey." His amazing deep voice was so sad and hurt, I wanted to hug him so bad, and to see his tall figure slouch. Sigh.

"Hey." I replied and turned towards the lake, walked closer then sat down.

"Listen, I know I hurt you and I'm sorry for that and everything else and I know I'm not even close to being forgiven, but please let me make it up to you. All I'm asking for is just one chance, just one." Asher then came and sat down next to me. I turned to face him and he did the same.

He then took my hands in his, but I didn't fight I was too focused on the sparks around our entwined hands. His hands were so much bigger then mine, it fits perfectly in his like it belonged there. Asher just sat there waiting for my answer as I kept my eyes on our hands. I looked up from our hands and looked into his eyes, which for me was a bad idea as in that moment I could feel the strength of our mate bond.

"One chance, you mess this up and I swear I won't hesitate to reject you, am I understood?" I replied and we were still staring into each others eyes, I could see the joy and happiness that started to replace all the dullness in his eyes.

We still had our hands entwined as he caressed mine with his thumb and I could feel the love he had for me. Looking up from our hands to then look at his face, he looked like he wanted to say something but kept quiet.

"What's on your mind?" I asked as I enjoyed the feeling of his hand in mine. I loved how the sparks danced on our hands and how it made me feel.

"Nothing it's just....I never saw this day coming to be honest. It all happened so fast, like everyday since I found out I've wanted to take you, claim you as mine and to apologize. I told Jay about wanting to speak to you but never told him about the mate part."

"Why not? I thought you guys tell each other everything as best friends and all or were you ashamed that your mate was an Omega?" I asked as I removed my hands from his.

"What no, that's not the case, Jay is my best friend and I do tell him everything but I really was just afraid." He shook his head and took my hand again.

"Afraid of what exactly?" I asked frowning. Why would Asher of all people be afraid of telling his best friend about having found his mate?

"Well you see, just like with Jay and I plus you and Jesse the two tell each other everything as well so, if I told him he'd tell Jesse and she would've told you." Oh, but wait that still makes no sense and I was getting even more confused.

"What?"

"I know it sounds crazy and stupid but I was also waiting for you." Asher said as he then turned back to face me and gave my hand a light squeeze.

"Me? Why were you waiting for me? Waiting for me to do what exactly?" This is only making me more confused and more questions are rising it's ridiculous.

"Yes you. I was waiting for you to shift a year later on your 16th birthday, only if never happened and you didn't seem to have any interest in me either. I thought that maybe even though you didn't shift you'd still feel the pull of the mate bond but I guess I was wrong." I sighed and looked away from him to stare at the lake and I felt bad for him.

I then turned his face towards me and gently spoke to him." You know you weren't wrong." After I said that his eyes widened with confusion. I giggled and nodded my head. Yes I did feel it but I only thought it was a simple teenage crush.

"It wasn't as strong as yours but it was there. I thought that it was just a teen crush but now I know it wasn't. You know if you had just stopped them and stayed away from Roxy, all this would have been different. I didn't even tell Jesse about it and like you said the twins are each of our best friends so, they tell each other everything too." As I spoke I moved my hands and held his again.

"When Amber, my wolf, told me about it I was shocked, hurt, angry, I didn't know at that moment what to say or feel. She told me that she had always been within me, but had to wait till I turned 18 to come forth so, the feelings I had for you weren't just mine but hers too. For you and your wolf as our mates."

Asher and I then spent a few hours talking and working a few things out. We even got to know each other more. Turns out mister big bad Alpha here loves videogames, he reads, which was a big surprise to me, and loves rock music (typical teenage boy).

He even told me that the only reason for dating Roxy, was to get me off his mind and that his wolf never liked Roxy or the fact that they were dating, they fought a lot over the matter. I laughed when he told me. We eventually got up from our spot to walk back to the pack house as it was getting really late.

We walked hand in hand as we walked to get home. The walk was a bit long but we didn't mind we enjoyed the comfortable silence as we walked. Once the pack house came into view we walked in. There were stares from everyone in the house as we walked past.

It was really starting to get uncomfortable so, Asher gave my hand a gentle squeeze to comfort me. I smiled up at him and we went upstairs to where I assume his room is. Only before we went any further one of Asher's friends came up to us.

"Alpha and Luna, your father would like to see you both in his office right away." He said and I blushed a little at the title he addressed me as. Woah, man way too early to be calling me that, and then it hit me, I'll be Luna and the Luna that Jesse would be Beta to.

"Thank you Jasper. We'll be there in a minute." Replied Asher and he gave a small laugh at the sight of the pink tint on my cheeks.

Jasper nodded and then left. We then walked back down the stairs to get to Alpha's office. From the corner of my eye as we passed the living room, I could see Roxy fuming as her eyes were locked on mine and Asher's entwined hands. I ignored her and carried on walking to the office.

We finally got to the office and knocked. Once we heard Alpha say 'come in' we entered. Alpha said for us to sit down and we did. Although he did not look as calm as his voice was a few seconds ago. My best guess is that he still wants an explanation on what I said in the infirmity. I don't blame him he sees me as a daughter.

"I want an expl-"I cut him off before he could finish.

"You want an explanation on what I said in the infirmity. I'm sorry to have cut you off Alpha and I'll explain it all but first I need you to calm down. Oh! And I also would like you to promise me something if I may?" I stated calmly.

"Go on my girl, what is it that you want me to promise?" He replied calmly just like I had asked which was weird but okay.

'It's part of some of the abilities we have. I'll explain more about it later.' Amber said which sorta made me jump. I still have to get used to that.

'I'm looking forward to it.' I replied back to her and I could see her nodding her head at me and I smiled.

"After I explain I'd like for you to leave them alone. Even after everything, I know it's silly of me but I'm not leaving them without a good threat okay." I said as I finished with a smile. Alpha nodded and the I started to explain everything from the very first day.

Alpha sat and listened calmly, just the way I wanted but Asher on the other hand was raging. I told him to calm down which he did but not much so, I held his hand as I continued.

"–and till this day, I've wondered why I went through it all and took it all." I ended and I was really happy that I didn't break down like I did in Jesse's car. Alpha then stood up, gave me a simple nod and walked out the office, which left Asher and I alone. I turned to face him and cupped his face.

"Hey, it's okay it's a–"He cut me off, looking up he had a look of regret and sadness in his eyes. He then took my face in his hands and moved mine from his.

"No it's not okay. I should've protected you and stopped all of it but I was too much of a damn coward to do so. I'm so sorry baby, so so sorry." He looked down again and held his head in his hands between his legs. I let the part where he called me baby slide for now and tried to focus on him.

I stood up, placed my hands on his shoulders and pushed him to sit up straight. He looked up at me as I moved to stand in between his legs. I cupped his face again as he placed his on my waist.

"Hey it's okay. Yes, you should've stopped it all, but that doesn't matter anymore. I went through it all for 13 years and still held strong didn't I?" He nodded and I smiled then hugged him while he was still sitting there and hugged me back as I caressed his head.

"And you're not a coward okay so stop saying that you are." We stayed in the same position for few minutes till I knew that he was alright and decided to take him to his room. We walked out of the office and went up the stairs to the third floor. We walked down the hall to the far end of it and came up to two brown wooden doors.

I opened the door to reveal his room. It was huge! There was a king sized bed with black and gray bedding, on the far end of the room to the left was two doors one leading to the bathroom the other his walk in closet. He had a small living room space on the right corner of the room which had a love seat couch with two single couches, a flat screen TV and a few game consoles.

Just past the where the couches were there were two glass doors leading out to the balcony. The color of the walls were a dark gray and the ceiling was white. His room was amazing and surprisingly clean. I then pulled Asher to the bathroom and told him to take a shower.

He argued at first but eventually gave in and went. While he was in the shower I walked to his closet and took out a pair of gray sweatpants and a black T-shirt and a pair of boxers even though I was flustered like hell. I lied them down on his bed and knocked on the bathroom door.

"Asher you done?" I asked through the door as I heard the shower switch off.

"Yeah, I'll be out in a second."

"Alright, well your clothes are on your bed."

"Wait, your leaving?"

"Yeah, it's late and I need to get home, my dad must be wondering where I am."

Just then the bathroom door opened and he walked out with only a towel around his waist and water dripping down his toned body.

"Wait don't go yet please." He said as he came to a stop in front of me.

Oh boy! I thought to myself as I felt heat rushing up to my cheeks and my whole body was hot. Amber was howling with excitement in my head and me on the other hand, I was really flustered. I let out a breath and literally ran out the room shouting a good night while hearing Asher chuckle at my flustered state.