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CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
FREYA’S POV
I’m happy I eavesdropped on the conversion between Alpha Asher and his siblings this morning.
They said so many things I can use to my advantage. So many things that will greatly please my father the moment I let him know.
I only knew that the dagger of purity was the only that can kill my father, but I didn’t know it could be destroyed if Alpha Asher defies himself with someone who is not his mate.
The truth is, my father keeping that dagger is not enough gaurantee that someone won’t steal it someday.
However, right now, I think I have a better plan. I over heard the twins saying that if I get intimate with Asher, that will mean he has defied himself and the dagger will be destroyed.
That is exactly what I’m going to do.
I know he hates me and he even promised to avoid me like a plague, but he has no idea who I am. I have my father’s blood flowing in my veins, I can get whatever it is I wan to get and no one is going to stop me.
I’m going to make Alpha Asher get intimate with me, wether he likes it or not. But first, I need to break this very pleasant news to my father, that’s why I’m here.
“Father” I call as I walk into the living room.
I’m surprised to see him engaged in a conversation with my brother, Tyr.
Dad and Tyr are hardly ever on a good foot. They both always have contrasting ideas about almost everything, so right now, I’m really surprised that they seem to agreeing on something.
“Freya” my father calls as he rises from his throne and I walk into his outstretch arms. From my peripheral view, I see Tyr roll his eyes and turn his head away, but I just ignore him. I don’t have time for him right now.
“Good day to you, father”
“Good day to you too, my darling.” He greets as he holds my shoulders and pushes me slightly away from his body as he gives me a suspicious stare. “What brings you here?” He finally asks with raised brows and I chuckle lightly.
“Well, I think I’ve got more good news for you” I announce as I walk over to a couch and sit on it.
“Do well to let me know about it”
“The first good news is about the fact that I have succeeded in turning Astrid into my slave once more. Right now, she does whatever I ask her to do without any hesitation”
“I’m glad you are getting what you wanted”
“Oh father, you have no idea how happy I am”
“Good, so, what’s the second?*
“Well, I happened to eavesdrop on a very interesting conversation between Alpha Asher and his siblings and I think I got something. They said a witch made them understand that if he, Alpha Asher gets intimate with me, that dagger will be destroyed forever and that will be the end for them” I announce and my father heaves out a heavy breath as he changes his sitting position.
I can tell from the look in his eyes that he is very worried.
Tyr and I exchange confused looks, but decide to stay quiet.
After a brief on moment of pin-dropping silence, father lets out a heavy sigh and looks at us.
“I knew that witch was going to go against me someday, but anyway, I’ve got the only thing she can use against me. There is no way she can get me”
“So, that means Alpha Asher and his siblings knew about the dagger and what it could be used for” Tyr pints out and my father nods.
“Yeah, I think so. They have been plotting behind our backs. If we weren’t smart enough to get this dagger, who knows what they would’ve done”
“I don’t even want to imagine it”
“Freya, I need you to do all you can to get that man to get intimate with you. Me keeping this dagger is no guarantee that they won’t try to get it back. I will only be at ease when it gets destroyed.”
“Dad, I promise I’m going to just that. If I was able to steal that dagger from his father’s chambers without getting caught, then I can definitely get him to sleep with me. It’s just a matter of time”
“I’m so proud of you Freya. You are just like your mother. Bold, determined and strong willed. I know you will pull this through”
“Trust me, father”
“I do trust you my dear”
And I know I will.
Even if I have to drug him, I will.
ASHER’S POV
It’s been almost one day and I haven’t seen nor heard from Astrid. Right now, I feel like I’m about to die because I miss her so much.
I’m so angry with myself for doing this to her. I’m so angry about the fact that I have to do everything Adolph asks of me because of fear of what he might do to my subjects.
I hate the fact that I have to marry Freya.
I would’ve gone to the witch to seek for advice on what to do, but I know she won’t tell me anything relevant. She’s just going to talk in parables like she did to Arya and Rowan and that is something I do not want to experience.
Right now, what I need is clear answers, not parables.
My heart starts pounding when I step infront of Astrid’s door. I raise my hand up to knock on it, but midway, I stop and exhale heavily.
I don’t even know what I want to go in there and say to her, but I just have to go in there and at least see her.
After a brief moment of contemplating, I finally raise my hand up and knock the door. I heave out a heavy sigh as I take a step backwards.
My heart is beating so hard that someone standing a mile away can hear it’s sound.
That is how nervous I am right now.
I’m nervous because I have betrayed Astrid.
I’m nervous because she is mad at me.
Sweet moon goddess, when is this going to come to an…
My thoughts are interrupted by the sound of the room door opening up revealing a very gloomy looking Astrid.
The sleeping bags and swollen eyes tell me that she has not only been awake all night, but she has been crying as well.
I made her cry.
I made the woman I love cry and I’m never going to forgive myself for this.
“Good morning Alpha Asher” She greets in the saddest tone and wave of guilt washes through me.
Astrid has never been this sad to see me ever before.
There’s always this glow in her eyes whenever she opens that door and sees me, but today, the only thing I see is her eyes is sadness.
Pure sadness.
“Good morning Astrid, can I come in?” I ask as politely as I can and she quietly nods her head and walks into the bedroom. I follow suite and close the door behind me.
“I… I… wanted us to talk” I announce, hoping that she turns and faces me, but she ignores my statement and walks over to the sitting area where she starts wearing her shoes.
“Astrid” I call but she doesn’t look up at me.
“Babe I know you are mad at me and I’m sorry that things have to be this way, but can you please just hear me out? Please” I plead, but no response comes.
She rises from the couch and starts walking into the closet.
“Astrid..” I call, but she doesn’t stop to look at me.
Now I’m mad.
I catch up with her and when I’m close, I hold her hand from behind and spin her around. The moment she turns around to face me, our gazes look into each other’s and give her a long and hard stare.
“Astrid I know what I did was wrong, this isn’t easy for me either, but I have to do it for my people!” I scold in frustration.
“And I’m not stopping you from doing so, just do what needs to be done and leave me the hell alone! It’s obvious that we can’t be together, so leave me be!” She retaliates in anger as she changes her course of motion.
She now walks over to door where she opens it and walks out, banging it hard behind her.
I slump on the floor and cover my face with my palms.
What’s all this?
Why do things like this keep happening?