CHAPTER FORTY FIVE:**Emily’s POV**“There should be something I can do,” I whispered over again to myself as I sat on the cold floor of my room with my knees pressed tightly against my chest.I couldn’t believe that Mary was dead. I had tried to come to terms with everything that was happening. But nothing was working.She had died without warning.Again, something in me, probably the kind of bond we had still felt she was alive.But she had moved somewhere else. A better place.Somewhere peaceful and free of the chaos I was used to.Maybe the powers she had hid her somewhere and she'd come back soon when she found out that her mate, Chad, hadn't taken the news of her death lightly.If she knew Chad now roams about, terrifying people like a werewolf recently gone rogue, maybe she'd come back.The more I thought about it, the more insane it made me.I rocked myself back and forth slowly as tears leaked out of my now red-rimmed eyes. My eyes hurt and I didn't believe I could produce m
**Emily’s POV**“If you are still alive, why not come home then?” I murmured, closing my eyes briefly as the cold wind blew wildly through my hair.“I want to, but I can’t.” She whispered. Her voice was sad and I noticed the smile on her face vanished as well.“Oh come on, Mary. That’s absurd of you to say.” I said, “If you really want to come home, I’m quite sure there’s nothing in this world that can stop you!”I glared at her. I didn't know what was running through her head at the moment but I knew everyone would be happy if she came home. Especially Chad.“A whole lot of things can, Alpha Marcus can.” She replied.I furrowed my brows and leaned towards her at the mention of Alpha Marcus’s name.“What do you mean by that?” I asked with a frown, staring up at her from where she stood at a table.“And if you want me to take you seriously, please come down from that table!” I added. The irritation was evident in my voice.“I can’t either.” She said sadly. “You think I like it up here?
**Alexander’s POV**My pack house was in disarray. The wildfire burned in several places, thus making my pack members run here and there in search of a place to hide.However, there was none!I shrieked at people, nudging them towards my palace, for that was the only place untouched.But whenever I pushed them towards my palace, they would run in the opposite direction.I didn't know what was going on and why they chose to leave the safety of where I was leading them to, to their death.I gazed around in confusion, unsure of what else to do.There were corpses scattered around the floor. It consisted of men, women, and children of all ages, who had been killed in the attack.The strange thing about it all was the fact that they all had Emily’s face.Regardless of wherever I turned, I saw her face. Pale and unmoving. It was as if a lot of Emilys had been killed. It scared me and infuriated me at the same time as I didn't know what was happening.From a distance, I saw a girl, held by t
**Emily’s POV**“Sophia…” I whispered. An incredulous look crossed my face.I couldn’t believe my eyes. I knew damn well that she never liked me that much, hated me even, but I never imagined she could go to these lengths just to get to me.My problems would have been easier if I knew she was my enemy all along. But, I doubted I'd have been able to avoid her.She'd have gotten to me one way or another.“How come you seem so shocked, cupcake?” She purred, licking her lips as she ran a perfectly manicured finger along the lines of my chin. “You were never expecting it to be me?”I wasn’t sure if it was her involvement or how proud she was of herself that shocked me the most, but I found myself too stunned to even speak. I could only stare quietly at her, with rage building in my chest.“She really wasn't expecting it to be me.” She said, Her eyes narrowed at me. “You underestimate what I can do, cupcake!”Fine, I knew she was crazy. When she gripped the silver knife in Alexander's colle
**Alexander’s POV**I couldn’t reach Emily or find leads to where she could be.Our mind link was as good as dead, and no matter how many times I yelled her name and tried to reach her, there was no response. I felt frustrated and angry that I couldn’t find her, and it was quickly becoming late. It was even more alarming because no one could provide leads to where she was or even reasonable information regarding her kidnapping.And Mary, who could have helped since she was her guardian, as well, was dead.Momentarily, it occurred to me that she was killed specifically because of this. Mary was killed because of Emily, just to make sure she was unable to rescue Emily in cases like this.I held my head with my hands, feeling the fear surging through my body. I hope Emily was fine. I didn't know what I'd do if anything happened to her.From the corner of my eye, I saw Dimitri standing at my door frame, looking unsure as to whether to knock or to go back.I sighed, shaking my head.“Come
Ethan’s POV**As soon as I stepped into the dark damp corridor of our rendezvous, I knew something was wrong. Something awful had to be going on.I could sense it with the way my skin prickled. That was the first sign that appeared whenever I felt anxious.As I stepped further in, the anxiety doubled.Sophia wasn’t here, Gilbert nor his friends were there either. And Emily was nowhere to be found as well.“Sophia!” I bellowed but no one answered. Instead, the walls echoed my voice, proving further that there was nobody there.“Emily!” I yelled, but no one answered as well. It seemed like everyone had disappeared into thin air, leaving no traces behind.I stomped around the building, furiously flinging doors open and peering in, in an attempt to find someone, anyone.I continued down the hallway until I stumbled across something- no someone who was sprawled on the floor.By the look of it, she seemed lifeless. And from where I stood by the doorway, I couldn’t hear any heartbeat to sign
**Alexander’s POV**“Alexander…” She croaked, bringing her hands up to cup my face.Startled, I stood still as she ran her hands slowly down the length of my face.From the corner of my eye, I saw Dr Patrick run around the room, picking up different medical devices. I heard him mutter something along the lines of, “This is unbelievable!” as he stood beside me, to fix an IV line into Emily’s arm.But, I ignored him, focusing my attention on Emily who was looking up at me like I was the only person in the room.“Baby lay still,” I whispered, glancing between Emily and Dr Patrick who was trying to inject her with the fluid in the IV bag.She did as I said, wincing when he had successfully injected it into her arm.“How did I get here?” She muttered. Her voice sounded hoarse, like a piece of abrasive had been scraped over it continuously.“I don’t know, you were brought in her—”“You really shouldn’t be talking right now my lady, you deserve all the rest you can afford.” Dr Patrick butte
**Emily’s POV**My butt ached incredibly. The cold floor on which I sat felt like several tiny needles prickling into my skin. It made me shift from one butt cheek to the other, desperately looking for a seemingly comfortable position.I couldn’t move or speak, there was a dirty rag placed tightly against my mouth as a gag to prevent me from speaking. I wanted to spit it out or take it off but I could not.I instinctively looked down at my hands, at the silver cuffs connected to thick chains that were holding me down and I sighed dejectedly.I was tired of this.Tired of getting abducted week after week by enemies I had gotten for myself simply because I was an Alpha’s mate.Tired of Sophia and all of Alexander’s enemies.I wish they could take him instead of him. He was the one who offended them, so they ought to have a face-off with him and not me.Wasn't it how it should be? However, I was the one receiving the punishment for his offence.From a distance, I heard the loud chuckling
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