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
Emma was happy that her aunt was here, she was understanding and will never force her to do something which won't make her happy. Emma turned towards her mother with a sad look.“Mother, I didn’t say I will be getting married,” Emma said and her mother frowned, then she calmed down and smiled.“Okay, but you did agree to get engaged next week. How about we talk about the wedding after the engagement?” she asked and Emma shook her head in denial.“I thought you learned your lesson, don’t you remember how you tried to rush my wedding with Caleb and he had to activate a bomb just to escape it?” she sneered and this made her mother very angry, she didn’t like hearing his name and also reminded of how she was fooled.“This is how it works now right?” Luna Michelle asked and Emma looked away.“Stop the preparations, my daughter is going to be alone for the rest of her life all because of a man who is probably happy somewhere else,” she scolded the maids and they stopped cooking.Emma clench
Linda frowned because she knew what Caleb was up to, she couldn’t let him get close to Emma but before she could react he already left.Caleb hurried to follow Emma, he arrived at a garden behind the house and saw Emma standing there while glaring at the stars.“I never knew you liked staring at the stars,” he said and she turned towards him.“What are you doing here?” was he not supposed to be having dinner with her family?“I am ashamed to say it, but I will say it anyways. I lost my way,” he said and Emma raise a brow confused.“And where was your destination?”“To the bathroom, I need to get this stain out,” he said and Emma glared at his t-shirt which was stained by wine.“Are you okay?” Caleb asked and Emma nodded, why will he think she was not okay?“I don’t mean to interfere, but they were talking about your marriage and you got pissed. Don’t you want to marry Alex?” he needed to know if she was forced into doing this or if it was of her own free will.“You got it wrong,” Emma
“We don’t mean to be a burden,” he said and she smiled.“You are our guest, so you are not a burden. I will send someone to pick up you and your wife when it's time, I need to leave now.” Emma said and walked towards the door.Caleb didn’t want her to leave, the feeling of having her around was so nice and he also wanted to know if she loves someone else. But he will find that out when he attends dinner.“Alpha Emma” Caleb called and she stopped before turning towards him. He just wanted to see her face one more time before she leaves, “Thank you.” Caleb said and Emma nodded before leaving.When Emma left, Eva walked to the sitting room angrily. “Why did you do that?” she asked and Caleb frowned, what did he do?“You said we had to be careful not to reveal our identity but you are doing it yourself,” she scolded, why was he so sweet while talking to her and why did he make her invite him?“Going to the palace will take risky, we will be questioned and any slight mistake will be our en
Alex drove in at the same time with Caleb and Eva, he approached them with a smile.“Good evening,” he said but Caleb didn’t reply, Eva smiled at him “Good evening” she replied.“I never knew you will be here,” Alex said and Caleb sneered.“Do we need to ask your permission?”Alex was confused, why did it seem like Coyle had bad blood with him? “Did I offend you?” he couldn’t help but ask.Luna Michelle stood by the stairs happily with her sister “Alex” she called out and they all turned and stared at her.Alex walked towards Luna Michelle, she held his cheeks happily before pointing at her sister. “This is Emma’s aunt, Doris,” she said and Alex bowed slightly at Aunt Doris.“Doris, meet Alex. He will be our son soon.” Luna Michelle said, she didn’t pay attention to Coyle and his wife.“You are welcome son, and who is this?” Aunt Doris said before turning towards Coyle and Linda.Coyle smiled and held Linda’s hand. “I am Coyle and this is my wife, Linda, we came to the pack for treatm
Caleb arrived at the cabin with Eva, he was worried about her and helped her on the bed before going to get her some water. “Caleb, I am fine,” she said, she was only acting and she never knew he will buy it. “But you said you are feeling weak,” he said and she shook her head in denial. “I said that because I wanted to leave, didn’t you see how Lincoln kept looking at me,” she sneered and Caleb nodded in understanding. Did he feel connected to his sister and was wondering if she was the one? One thing he knows about Lincoln is he is very smart, and once he starts an investigation on a person then he will never stop until he finds evidence. “And Elaine was angry because of that.” Eva laughed out, then an idea came to her mind. “Caleb, I found an idea on how to be with my brother,” Eva said happily, Caleb had a smile and was anxious to hear the idea. At least if he