Emily's POV My heart raced as thoughts flooded my head, all due to Mary's words."What's the terrible news?" I asked hastily, nervous that I could hear my heart pounding. "Uhhhhh… It's a bit hard to say," Mary's words sent cold shivers down my spine, making matters worse. "What do you mean?" I retorted, still wondering what she couldn't just say. "I don't know what to say, just go and see for yourself," Mary said as she walked to Chad's bed. I ran as fast as I could, and when I walked through the hallway, Mary was walking behind me.Alexander?!My eyes widened as I saw him.How come he was not hurt?I ran into his open arms and embraced him as tight as possible as if he'd disappear if I didn't.“Maybe Mary was just pulling my legs," I muttered."What's the matter?" I asked, staring at the puzzled look on Alexander's face.Then, he pulled me to a corner."What's going on?" I mumbled as he glanced around."I don't have much to say to you, but there's something I would like to tell
Alexander POV"I'm somewhat ashamed of myself right now; I can't deny that I was too weak to defend Emily from her enemies. How can I claim to love her if I can't protect her?" I muttered to myself in disgust and hating myself for letting Emily go with that monster."You don't have to go hard on yourself; you did all you could, and besides, Emily's a fearless woman who finds ways out of every situation. Keep to your part of what she said, do your bidding, and she'll do hers." Chad said.I heaved a breath. His words cooled a part of my mind, but the regret and self-hate still lingered. I couldn't protect my mate over again. I should be given the award for the worst mate ever.I needed to apologise to Emily. Although it could do little to nothing, it was better. And if she forgives me, I doubt I could forgive myself."Just do as I've said; everything will work fine," Chad said again, and I nodded."I need someplace to cool off my head," I mumbled, hoping for a great suggestion as my hea
Emily's POVMy eyelids opened, and a black leather bag hindered my vision. I tried to move my body and arms, then realised I had ropes tied firmly on my hands and legs.Also, I could barely breathe in the insane position I was put in.I tried hitting my legs around, trying to attract the attention of anyone, probably hoping for the sentinels to notice or anyone in the vicinity."You better stop that trick of yours, it's not working, and it can't work," A voice echoed.I knew whose it was, and I was not too fond of it. I wouldn't say I liked these restrictions; placing me in the trunk of a car made me feel like I was an object. It ridiculed me. "Get me out of here!" I screamed at the top of my voice. I knew that someone standing a few meters away would hear my voice.The car halted suddenly; I jerked forward, hitting my hips on a sharp edge. I let out a groan while I bit my lower lip.I sensed the trunk open, and a hand gripped me roughly, yanking me out."Coward!" I spat. I smiled b
Chapter 120Alexander's POVSitting in my office, my head was filled with thoughts of Emily. I didn't even notice the presence of Chad in my office until he was standing in my line of vision."Hey," Chad said.I jumped slightly at the intrusion. Although I knew he was there, I couldn't help but be startled.I let out a sigh as he sat in front of me."You didn't even notice my presence when I walked in." He said and continued. "You can't let this dilemma get to you. It's eating you up. Can't you see you're becoming a shadow go yourself? You're barely the Alpha I know anymore."I rolled my eyes and attempted to picture what Emily was doing or, worse, going through. Maybe she was being tortured. My hands tightened into a fist as I imagined killing both father and daughter. But I knew the power of killing Emily was in their hands if I attempted such."Are you even listening to me?!"I jumped again as Chad shouted.Chad scowled."What?" I grunted."Did you listen to a word I just said?" H
Emily's POV.I woke up with a start, staring at my environment.My whole body ached, and all I could remember was being whacked and knocked out immediately.My hands were tied to the back of my head, and I sensed something like a leather strap around my neck.I could barely breathe, aside from the leather strap around my neck restricting my breath; the room I was in contributed to it.I let out a slow deep breath before gazing around.Everywhere was dark, but I couldn't tell what the time was. I tried straining my eyes which only ached. They felt like they'd been rubbed raw.I whimpered as I thought of my baby. I hoped it was okay; I really hoped so. Ever since the torture started, I could barely feel it. I wondered if it was alive or dead, but I hoped it was the former.I glanced around to see if I'd see anyone. It was pitch black, and I was the only one in the room, I guessed.I turned to my side, and I let out a wince as I felt a twinge. The movement was painful, but there was noth
Alexander's POV"The body isn't in the morgue; we have to receive the jurisdiction of Alpha Alexander before carrying out any action." The guard said as we stepped down from the car. "In that case, let's go," Chad said.I, on the other hand, was lost in thoughts, hoping that Emily wasn't the girl found dead.I didn't even realise that we had reached the scene of the incident until my nostrils were attacked by that pungent smell that always came with death. Slowly going down on my knees, I crouched beside the body to see the girl who had been brutally murdered and hated to say this, but I felt relieved when I got close to the corpse and realised it wasn't Emily."I told you not to worry; Rosie or her father would never kill Emily. They know what that would cause them as she didn’t do them any wrong." Chad said, noticing the slight smile on my face. "I guess so," I mumbled, examining the girl. "She must have been a rogue running for her life, but her enemies caught up with her and de
Emily's POV.My eyelids opened up, and the pain in my body was excessive after enduring that incessant beating from Rosie’s father and his minions.I tried to take deep breaths but the air was blocked in my lungs and I started coughing. I felt dizzy, like the whole world around me was spinning in a circle.After trying to sit up for several minutes, I realized I was held in chains. Also, I recalled all that happened. How I was dragged in by a man as soon as I reached the gate and knocked out immediately.And then the chains on my hand suddenly pulled off, shocking me and I couldn't hide the joy and anticipation that filled my mind.The pain stopped as well. I didn't know how but I was glad it did.The first thing I could hear after regaining my balance was the sound of a door opening.And then, I heard a familiar male voice."I'll go check if she's there." It was the voice of one of the guards who leered at me when I was brought here.I could sense his presence and I knew he was comin
Emily's POV.I was blindfolded and placed in a truck; I could tell by the sound of the engine.The truck drove for a very long time. My wrists were bound together with rope, the rope rubbed against my skin.The sound of gravel crunching beneath our feet sent chills up my spine. It felt like being on a train at night. It was pitch black and so loud, it drowned out all thoughts. I heard the door to the truck open, and my ear was instantly alert, I stilled waiting for what was coming to me.I was dragged out by the soldiers and thrown to the floor roughly, I landed on my back. The air was knocked out of me as they dropped to their knees on either side of me. I tried to catch my breath but couldn’t, the pressure around my neck was suffocating.My vision blurred as tears filled my eyes, I squeezed them tightly trying not to cry out.I choked a little and I felt one of them walk to me, and remove my blindfold and also the choker on my neck.I heaved a sigh of relief, excited that I was fr
EMILY POVIt had been Six months, six weeks, Six days, six hours, and six seconds and Alexander was yet to wake up.Everything had been quiet and peaceful ever since Ethan and his father died. But my mate was yet to wake up. Ever since those spears and arrows pierced into his body, he had been unconscious, and the healer of the pack had been doing everything he could. He said he would wake up soon.Perhaps, I should be grateful he was still breathing because Rosie died—even her father.I felt pity for Rosie because I heard in the end, she knew she was wrong and asked for forgiveness. Even though she had caused us pain before, I still appreciated her bravery. She saved me from the spears and arrows. I sat beside Alexander on the bed and wiped his forehead with a small towel and water. Just then, Chad and Mary entered with Liliana. The little girl I saved from Ethan at the mansion six months ago.Liliana jumped on the bed and turned to me."Mommy. When will daddy wake up?" She asked.
EMILY'S POVI knew this part would come where I would have to use my fighting skills."What do you mean my powers won't work here? What did you do to me?!" I yelled.The urge to rush towards him and wipe the smirk off his face filled me.I couldn't do it. He had an advantage over me. He could use his magic, and I couldn't.Ethan disappeared, and he appeared right behind me. I felt his hand on my hair; turning, I swatted his hand away."I guess I need to stop playing," Ethan said.With that, he brought out his sword; it was surrounded by dark magic.He pointed it to me. "If I can't have you, he can't."I let out a breath and stared him in the eyes even as I was frightened about what he'd do to me.Ethan sprinted towards me and bellowed, "Accept me or die, Emily!""Never!" I grunted, dodging his attack.I jumped away from him and scowled. "Get over your obsession with me. I'll never be yours!"That seemed to infuriate him because his eyes narrowed.Ethan rushed towards me, and I dodged
ALEXANDER'S POV"Emily!" I yelled, dropping the sword with me. It clattered to the ground, and I rushed to where she was a while ago."Emily!" Swirling, I yelled again.But I got no response. She was gone. She and Ethan. They both disappeared into thin air.I gripped my head and let out a howl.How dare he?!"I'll kill him; I'll Kill him!" I repeated it over again.My body shuddered, and I gasped out as my heart constricted."I swear by the moon goddess, I'll kill him.""What's wrong?" I heard Chad's voice.But I could not respond to him. The rage that filled me this instant made me want to find Ethan in whatever hole he had crawled into and punch him."Alexander!" Chad gripped my hand, snapping me out of my daze.I turned to stare at him and noticed he was breathing hard with blood all over his clothes. Also., from the corner of my eyes, I saw Mary rushing towards me."Where is Emily? Where is Ethan?" She asked, and immediately I felt something sparkle on her wrist.It was a tattoo.
Emily's POVSword fighting, hitting, stabbing, choking, and kicking occurred in most of the fights. It was the survival of the fittest. I didn't stop fighting, either. Even though I felt fatigued at some point, Alexander would always come to my aid. Then, we teamed up and fought against Ethan."You are mine, Emily," Ethan said obsessively.I presumed it made Alexander furious."No, she is mine. She is my wife, and your declarations over here are pointless. You motherfucker." Alex said possessively. Ariel leapt for joy the moment she heard that."You are a vile man," I said to Ethan."Yes, I am vile and crazy for you, my love," Ethan said and raised his sword up but then Alexander dodged the incoming blow.Alexander roared, and the wind started to blow violently."I have never for once shared my woman with anyone. Emily belongs to me alone. Alone and not you. She is my wife. She is carrying my child. So you have no right over her." Alexander stabbed Ethan with his sword, but he heale
Emily's POVSwiftly, I turned to see Alexander—my mate. The father of my child was standing right behind me. Our eyes locked, and tears slid down my cheek.Immediately he pulled me into a hug, and I wept on his shoulder. Then I saw Mary, Chad and my...oh my goodness! My dad.Despite the tears in my eyes, I couldn't help but frown.I had mentioned to Alexander not to allow him to come over to face off against Ethan because he wasn't strong enough.I pulled away from the embrace and stared into his eyes. I missed him so much.I brushed off the nasty thoughts that swam in my head as I continued staring at him. I knew it wasn't the right place or situation to have such thoughts, but I couldn't help it."Why did you bring him along?" I asked him.Before he could answer the question, Alexander turned and made me take his position. It was then I understood what was going on.Ethan had cut Alexander on his back with his sword. But it didn't work on him. He healed immediately.Ethan might have
Emily's POVBlood spewed out of my mouth as Ethan punched me. Whatever he did to me, I promised myself never to cry.Not now. Not ever.I don't want him to see me as a weakling. Never! I clenched my fist and tried to prevent him from gripping my neck. Just then, a sword appeared in his hand, and he was keen on slitting my throat.But before it could reach my throat, I raised my hand; flames of fire emerged from my palm, and I used it to tackle him instead. I used it to smack his cheek, and I swear it got burnt. Ethan cried out in pain and fell on the floor. The sword disappeared from his hand.Using that opportunity, I got up from the floor and ran out as fast as possible. I ran out of that vicinity, looking for the poor little girl I had just saved—that wicked bastard.When I saw Ethan from afar again, I sprinted to the other side. It was then I saw William and the guard."Have you freed all of them? " I asked, breathing hard.I was exerting too much pressure on my body. I wonder ho
ALEXANDER'S POVNo, this couldn't be! I murmured as I paced around my office.Rosie, Chad, and Emily's dad were all present, trying their best to calm me down. But I couldn't just relax. Knowing that Emily's life was in danger."Fúck!" I growled, doubling over as I felt a twinge at my side. This wasn't the first one. It had happened a few minutes ago, and I knew it was because of Emily.Ethan was torturing her; that was the only way I could feel the pain.I let out a growl and clenched my hands."Calm down. Everything would be okay." Rosie said.Frowning, I turned and faced her.I saw her standing just behind me. The audacity she had to tell me to calm down. How could everything be okay when she was the reason this had happened? I walked closer to her and grabbed her by the neck."How dare you?" I pulled her up by the neck, squeezing the life out of her."Please!" She gasped out.Chad shoved me, but my grip on her neck didn't loosen.I wanted her to feel as much pain as Emily was fe
Emily's POVI was still seated on the floor, trying hard to gather my strength together because the minute I stood up, I wouldn't stop running. I wanted to heal so fast, but I couldn't force Ariel.We were carrying Alex's pup. She was weak and had been craving for her mate. But I told her to be strong. To be strong for Alex, to be strong for the pup we were carrying. "Let me try and heal you. I can't promise you that it will heal completely, but..." Ariel began."Save your strength for healing." I cut her off and sat there. I shut my eyes, not caring if Ethan found me sitting on the large stone. As the healing process began, it was cut short by the people screaming and running as fast as they could. I snapped my eyes open, and immediately, I got up on my feet but ended up falling back on the floor.I realised I couldn't stand on my feet because my wolf was still healing me, but as soon as Ariel noticed my uneasiness, she stopped. So, I got up.The wound on my toes was half healed. I
Emily's POVMaybe this was the moment. The moment when I needed to fight against him, locking me up and trying to force himself on me was enough—the number of people he had killed. Lots of guards, a lot of warriors, his father killed my father once before, he killed Laurel, starving able-bodied men till they don't even have the stamina anymore? What else could he not do?All of that needs to end. The torturing of innocent people, killing of innocent people, had to end. And I promise myself to end him. I turned to William and The guard. The guard was shivering in fear because of the fear he had imprinted on them. I loosened the chain totally and got up on my feet. Placing a hand on his shoulder, I nodded positively. "There is no reason for you to get scared. You can do this. I will help you get out of here." But he still didn't stop. Well, I thought he was a brave guard."Yes! She is right. Don't you remember her? She is our princess before Ethan and his father took over." William a