Emma sat in her office signing some documents when Chloe walked in, she raised her head and stared at Chloe who held a folder containing a document.
“You need to sign this, it’s the permission Alex needs to come to the pack,” Chloe said, the patrol guards won't let anyone in unless there was a permission document signed by their Alpha, so Chloe took responsibility for bringing Alex to the pack.Emma nodded before taking the document and signing it, Chloe left her office with a smile as she was doing a big favor to her daughter Brianna by bringing her favorite writer here.Then Emma received a phone call from her dad, he rarely calls her, and seeing his call made her worried. Did something happen at home?“Father?” she said with a low tone.“Come home after work, I have something to say,” he said and she was curious.“What happened?” Emma asked but her dad hung up wThe next morning…. There was a meeting in the conference room, they needed to discuss the pack every once in a month and today was the day. Emma had a bad mood as she walked into the conference room, Lincoln, Chloe, Alpha Lucas, Luna Michelle, Mr. Gauis and two older men sat in the room. Emma saw her dad and Lincoln whispering to themselves and she was curious to know what they were talking about, she cleared her throat gaining everyone’s attention. “So can we start?” she needed to end this meeting quickly and go back to her safe place which is her home and alone. “In the past month the only person who got into the pack is Mr. Alex who arrived this morning.” Mr. Gauis reported and she nodded, she knew that as she was the one who gave the permission. So Alex was already in the pack? He was fast. “And there will be a big celebration in the pack as the Alpha will be getting married.” Alp
Emma couldn’t believe her ears, why will Lincoln ever think of her getting married to Alex? Didn’t he have a mate, and she didn’t have such affection for him? “Why? Why him,” Emma asked with a confused tone, it has not yet been a week since they reunited with Alex but Lincoln already made such plans. “You know him so well, and you once loved him,” he said and she laughed hard, it was a childhood fantasy. What does he mean by love? “Do you realize he left us at the age of seven? Do you think I knew the meaning of love by then? And what about his mate, huh?”“She is dead,” he blurted and Emma felt bad, Alex didn’t mention that to her, after all, she didn’t ask. How could he lose his mate at such a young age, it must be painful. “You need a companion and he needs one as well, so why can’t you both be together?” he asked and Emma shook her head in disappointment before leaving. W
Emma was confused, she just wanted to get off work and go back home and she finally did that. She bought some groceries and went straight home, she unlocked her door and walked in. Emma gasped in shock when she saw a figure sitting on her couch, then her heart calmed when it was her dad. “Father, what are you doing here?” she took off her shoes and walked to the kitchen before coming back with a glass of juice and a cup of coffee. Her dad preferred coffee with no sugar, she handed it to him and he stared at him before smiling. “Do you remember when you were a kid, you loved asking why I always drank coffee without sugar?” he asked and Emma smiled when she thought of her childhood questions. Coffee was bitter and sugar was used to sweeten it but her dad never loved drinking it with sugar. “Do you want to know the answer now?” Alpha Lucas asked and Emma nodded, she took a sip from her g
The next morning, Caleb stood in front of the mirror staring at his new look, he looked completely different and he stared at his fake card which stated that he was married to Irene, and he was called Coyle. His plan was smooth with no loopholes, Eva and him will pretend to be a couple to enter the pack. And he made a fake medical report stating that his wife needed treatment and they were referred to the hospital in the Golden Wolf Pack. This was the Alpha will feel bad and sign their permission document. Eva walked in with her mask on, she smiled at Caleb as she loved the mask so much. It made her look prettier and she was completely different, this made her wonder how much these masks cost and where did Caleb purchase them? “Caleb” she called and he frowned, Eva realized her mistake “Coyle” she corrected and he nodded. “Irene,” he walked closer to her before handing her a wedding necklace.
Emma left the office to head to the restaurant Chloe booked for her to lunch with Alex, but she was stopped at the door by Chloe.“Where are you going to?” she asked and Emma frowned, it was noon so it was obvious she was going to the restaurant.“To meet with Alex, where else?”Chloe scanned Emma’s outfit with disgust “Don’t tell me you are going looking this way?” she asked and Emma understood exactly what she meant.“I am not dressing up, it’s a normal meet up,” she replied and Chloe nodded.“Then I think I made a mistake by telling your mom that you are going on a date with Alex,” she said and Emma’s eyes widened in shock, then she received a call from her mother.“Mother?” she said while staring at Chloe angrily.“You are doing the right thing dear, open your heart for new feelings,” her mother said and she clenched her fist angrily, she didn’t like the fact that everyone thought she couldn’t move on from the betrayal she received from her mate, but maybe it was her fault because
Alex chuckled, a mixture of amusement and relief evident on his face. "You caught me. I couldn't resist slipping in a reference from your book. But in all seriousness, Emma, I appreciate your honesty."He took a moment to gather his thoughts before continuing. "While it's true that I genuinely enjoy spending time with you and getting to know you, I don't want to pressure you into anything you're not ready for or don't genuinely want. It's important to follow your heart and make decisions that feel right to you."Emma's gaze softened as she listened to his words. "Thank you for understanding, Alex. I didn't want to lead you on or give you false hope. You deserve someone who can reciprocate your feelings wholeheartedly."Alex reached across the table, gently resting his hand on top of Emma's. "Emma, I appreciate your concern, but I want you to know that I'm here for you regardless. Whether it's as friends or something more, I value your presence in my life."A mix of emotions flickered
Alex chuckled before nodding, “Then I will take you back to the office,” he said and Emma nodded before they both turned to leave. Caleb was furious and wanted to follow when Eva held his hands. “What do you think you are doing?” she asked angrily. “Didn’t you see that, she is with someone else” he scolded and Eva felt happy that Emma had moved on, but she couldn’t show it as it will make Caleb sad. “So are you going to expose yourself? I don’t want to die any soon…please be calm,” she said before leaving the restaurant. Caleb clenched his fist still not able to take in the scene he just saw now, he didn’t want any man to touch Emma if that man is not him. But how could she move on? Was he not a little bit important to her? Did she find real love or what? He had a lot of questions that needed answers, he frowned and followed Eva back to the cabin arranged for them.
Eva picked up the first aid box that was kept on the kitchen counter before walking to the sitting room with it. Caleb sat on the chair staring at the wall, he was thinking of ways to win Emma back. She sat close to him and took out the cotton and spirit to clean his injuries. “It will hurt a little,” she said but he didn’t say anything. Eva gently dabbed the cotton soaked in spirit on Caleb's wounded hand. He winced in pain, but he didn't flinch or pull away. Eva knew he was hurting inside and it couldn’t be compared with this minor pain, but she wish he could love her as much as he loves Emma, then life will be easy. "You know, Caleb," Eva began softly, breaking the silence, "winning back Emma's trust won't be easy. But I believe in you. I believe in the person you can become." She needed him to trust her more than he trusts Emma, then it will make her plans easier. Caleb glanced at Eva, his eyes fille