Emily’s POVHe led me inside and I still couldn't find it in me to say a word.His presence alone was satisfying, it intoxicated me in more ways than I could explain.How do I tell you that this man meant so much to me?Is this what falling in love does to people? Does it make you soft and weak until there's no more fight left in you? Is it just one of those moments where the world stops spinning, everything slows down and the sun shines? It feels like something that belongs to me. Like you're in my hands, I'm the only one who can see you, who can touch you. Like all your secrets are mine and all your sorrows come to a stop when you’re near me.But I don't understand how anyone could want someone else so desperately.It doesn't make any sense.If anything, it makes too much sense. If anyone is perfect, it would have to be him. That made so much sense.“Are you sure you are alright Emily? Does any part of your body hurt? ” His voice was deep and soothing, it calmed me almost instantan
Chapter EightyLuka’s POVThe news had gotten to me that Emily was found unconscious in the garden. I couldn't think of any reason why that would happen but I was thrown into a panic state anyway.I ran through all the possibilities in my mind but couldn't come up with an answer for why she would be out cold and my wolf couldn't stop howling, it wanted to see its mate.I wanted to see her too.Damn that woman! I leave her alone for a few days and she manages to get into trouble ! The more time passed by, the more frustrated I became. This could very well be the worst possible moment for us both, we've barely found our footing with each other after everything and now this?Dr. Meg finally called to tell me that she was okay and it was weird how myWhen we drove into the castle, a sense of relief and longing engulfed me and all I wanted to see was Emily. Not me, my wolf, it wanted to be sure that its mate was safe.It was only when I stopped to give instructions to the guards about my
Emily's POVI still sat in the dining room, hoping he would come out anytime soon but he didn't.I couldn't help but think that something was wrong. Why did he take so much time? Was it a terrible emergency? The bad kind? I couldn't tell.Alfred came out later but the king wasn't in sight.“Miss… you are still here?” he seemed surprised but not particularly displeased. I guess he didn't expect someone- to see me in this part of the castle.I don't know if my explanation was reasonable and I couldn't tell.“I thought the king would be done soon” I admitted, a bit ashamed, and my cheeks turned red. It felt stupid but I still continued. “So I decided to wait around for him. He hasn't been out for hours. Is he alright? Is everything okay?” I was rambling but really wanted to get this whole thing over with.“He is alright, he just has to attend to a few things, you could go to him” Alfred offered me a small reassuring smile and I relaxed slightly. At least I knew he wouldn't let anything
Luka’s POVWhen Alfred called me, I returned to my room and it was about the date for the next meeting.After I dropped my phone to go back to Emily, it rang again.“Hello Luka…” That familiar voice that I had almost forgotten said from the end of the phone. It made me freeze but quickly recover.Why was he here?“What do you want?” I asked, trying to sound indifferent, even though I was on edge. “Is that how to say hello to an old friend?” his voice reeked of fake sincerity and I felt a shiver run down my spine. “I thought we were friends now after all these years?”I didn’t reply and then added in a cold tone: “If you wanted anything you could have just told me.”He sighed, “Of course, of course...” and then laughed lightly. “Well I guess you don't have much time today anyway, so I'll get straight to the point. I called to congratulate you”I knew him too well, I was familiar with the sick games he played, too familiar with them and I knew better than to entertain him.“Congratulat
Luka's POVHer bed was neatly made. The pillows were perfectly arranged on their respective corners, the sheets were smooth and her closet wasn’t empty except for a few spaces . There was nothing to indicate that any one of her possessions had been missing but I didn’t feel alright .I closed the door slowly and leaned against it. My chest was tightening with every breath. It wasn't the fear from seeing her room empty but something darker and colder. A chill ran down my spine. I shivered and wrapped my arms around myself, hugging myself tightly. I took a couple steps closer to the bed. I needed to breathe, just breathe.Emily was probably just in the garden or in the kitchen with Cassie but none of it helped with the way I was feeling.It was as if I was going to pass out. I began to move towards the kitchen, the maids froze when they saw me.“Where is Emily?” I said in a sharp voice. They all stood silent. Their faces were grim and fearful. “Where is she!” I demanded, taking anot
Emily's POVI ran through the dark woods with the little bag I had carried, trying to escape. The sounds of pursuit rang in my ears, and I could hear a couple of dogs bark out after me, I didn't know if it was my imagination but I picked up my pace . My heart thumped heavily against my chest and the sound echoed throughout the silent forest. Suddenly the moonlight lit up the leaves on the trees and illuminated everything around me for an instant before they were shrouded by darkness again.I needed to get as far as I could if not he was going to find me . That wasn’t an option at all, and I couldn’t go back. Not now. I wouldn't let that happen to me.“Amelia, please we need to do this together” I cried out to my Wolf as I continued to run.“Are you insane Emily? What are you doing? we need to get back now” she yelled at me from my head . “We have bigger problems than this! This is about safety, you idiot!”“I am leaving without him!” I screamed back to her over the rushing of my blo
Luka’s POVThat night, the guards and moved into the woods and I kept commanding them to go further.There was no way we were going to stop until we found her.I didn't want to believe that she had run away, I didn't want to believe that she left me.It was impossible.Didn't she just say that she missed me? How does one run away from people they miss? Was it so difficult for me to understand that? Or was my head still filled with nonsense?The forest became more of a maze and we lost all sense of time. It was pitch black around us and our torches flickered in the distance like dying fireflies.I needed to find Emily.My Wolf howled in me, my mind was clouded by darkness, my heart pounded hard at my ribs. A deep, desperate roar of blood filled my ears. My wolf’s claws scratched at my brain and its eyes burned at my soul and I screamed back.We were on the edge of an abyss when we saw her light ahead of me and now she left us by ourselves? How could she?How dare her.I lost how far
Luka’s POVI woke up to blinding lights burning into my eyes. I tried to close my eyelids and blink away the light, but the world spun around me until I felt dizzy. And the next second everything went dark again.I blinked several times to clear my vision and I realized I was lying down on a bed. Everything was soft, warm, and comfortable.I was in my room.“You are awake Your Majesty” Alfred ran to my side, his eyes were glistening with unshed tears. “Are you alright? Are you sure that you are alright? Did you hurt yourself?” I smiled weakly.I felt weak and as I tried to sit up, dizziness hit me and I fell back onto the pillow. Alfred rushed to my side , placing his hand over mine, “Rest Sir” he whispered and he sat down next to me “You need rest” “I am fine” I insisted .Alfred looked at me worriedly and he wiped away a few stray tears from the corner of his eye “Please, just take it easy”“Alright, alright…” I relented “I promise I'll rest soon, alright? I just need some wate