**Emily’s POV**Ethan smiled at me and I managed a small smile whereas I wanted to draw out a sword and pierce his freaking disgusting heart.His father killed my parents, made me a freaking orphan and he had the nerve to smile at me.He fúcking had the nerve to even stare at me.I drew in a staggering breath to calm myself, then glanced away from him.For the rest of the meeting, I concentrated on the meeting, rather than him.My head ached and I shivered continuously from fear. I felt like I was about to pee on myself as I couldn’t help but notice the incessant long stares Prince Ethan threw my way.I wasn't sure if he recognized me, not if his father still wanted me dead.But I was afraid. It was obvious yet I was trying hard to downplay it.I breathed out a sigh of relief I never knew I was holding when the meeting came to an abrupt halt, and all of the aides including myself were sent out of the room.Just as I was about to leave with the other slaves, Alexander clasped my hand a
**Emily’s POV**I smiled to myself for the remaining hours of the day.Even Ariel was as excited as I was. She mentioned she might have had her first real encounter with Alexander’s wolf. But she wasn't certain and was only joyous as Alexander rescued me.I sighted him coming towards me and I waved at her. "The Alpha wants to see you, Emily."“What for?” I asked, feigning confusion. I didn’t want to give my overly excited state away.“I don’t know,” she answered, picking at her nails, “He only asked me to send for you.”“Uhm okay!” I squeaked out.I was kind of excited and nervous at the same time. I didn't know the reason Alexander wanted to see me. But, I hoped it wouldn't be awful.I noticed the pointed look Mary tossed my way, but I ignored her and focused my attention back on what I was doing earlier— mopping.“What the hell do you think you’re doing?!” She shrieked at me, making me look up at her in shock.“What do you mean?” I asked with a frown; “I am mopping the floor for fuc
**Emily’s POV**The kiss only lasted a few seconds before he pulled away. I frowned, staring up at him. "What's the matter?"His expression was as unreadable as ever and he let out a grunt.I felt embarrassed. I shouldn't have let him kiss me. He must be thinking I was cheap.Maybe I was since I did everything I wouldn't do with anyone with him.But then, he wasn't just anyone. He was my mate.It was the reason I was giving myself to him aside from wanting him.Nonetheless, I feel embarrassed.“I don’t know why I’m about to help you avenge your people,” He said, frowning, “Maybe it’s because of our mate bond."Alexander twisted his lips at the last sentence.I knew he heard an aversion for the word and had almost punished me the first day I said so.But, I didn't enjoy seeing the disgust on his face."But don’t take my kindness as me accepting the moon goddess’s decision and accepting you as my mate.”Another rejection. And it hurts even more than the first one.We fúcked several tim
**Emily’s POV**“Bitch, let go!” He howled in pain. Malcolm slapped at my hands and I let go of him."Being a girl doesn't make me weak," I said, standing in his line of vision.He glared at me, twisting his arms.“Do you still need to train with that stunt you just pulled?” He asked.“I do actually,” I replied, a grin beginning to form on my face.I guessed he saw that I wasn't weak. That was the reason he was accepting for me to train. “Fighting you was done on impulse. I didn’t know I had that much strength in me.”“We’d just allow you to fight on impulse then.” He let out, massaging his arm.“No!" I yelled. "I really don’t know what came over me!”He laughed and I joined him in the laughter. He was like the chauffeur I met earlier. They seemed to have the same personality. I believe Malcolm and I would get along well.“I shouldn’t be allowed to fight on impulse, it’ll be a disastrous battle!” I giggled. “Why do you want to learn how to fight?” He asked, staring at me in a way I
**Alexander’s POV**“Emily!” I shouted, shoving Sophia away from my lap but she wouldn’t budge.I turned to glare at her but she still didn't move an inch. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Emily walk out of my office angrily, without waiting to listen to what I had to say.I gritted my teeth and glowered at Sophia. “Get off me!” Sophia flinched and jumped off in fright.“What the hell?!” She yelled. “Is that slave the reason you’ve been telling me off for the past few weeks? Is she the reason you’ve suddenly decided to stop picking up my calls and answering my texts?!”I was beyond pissed at her, at the mention of the word, ‘slave’“Get out,” I murmured. My head was beginning to ache from her relentless rants.“No!" Sophia countered. "You have to explain to me why she suddenly got your attention when I’ve been trying to get it for the past few minutes?!”The veins on her neck popped and her blue eyes narrowed.“How come she can just waltz in and boom! You’re no longer too busy?!
**Emily’s POV**Alexander was like me? It was unbelievable the more I thought about it.I hadn't heard anyone say he could use such powers aside from the werewolf powers.But he was saying it and he wasn't even joking. I tried so hard to believe him but I couldn't.I stared at him so hard and my eyes narrowed, awaiting him to burst out laughing.Instead, his grey eyes twinkled.I jumped as I heard a vibration close to me. My eyes rounded as I glimpsed my bed levitating. I glanced from my hand to Alexander and I was aware I wasn't the one controlling it.He was right after all.“I can hear people’s thoughts too.” He said.“If you can hear people’s thoughts, how come you didn’t read mine when we first met, to know if I was a spy sent to you or not?”“I didn’t because I was desperately trying to shut you out. You know, I didn’t want a mate, it comes with tons of vulnerability and such…” He trailed off and I noticed his eyes were distant and sad.I didn't know what he was thinking about
**Emily’s POV**“Mark me, Alexander,” I said again, thinking he probably didn’t hear me the first time.“No Emily, I can’t.” He said, rolling off me.You’ve got to be kidding me!“What do you mean by you can’t?” I asked.My brows furrowed as I watched him slip into his clothes.One minute he was thrusting into me, the next minute he didn't want to make me.Or he couldn't. Whatever it was, I did not understand what was going on.“Because I just can’t!” He exclaimed, tossing his hands in the air.He had worn his clothes, it was even faster than I could imagine. The more I stared at the worried expression on his face, the more confused I was.“And you’re not going to try to tell me why?” My voice broke.“Like I have to explain my actions to you.” He snapped, throwing a dirty look my way.I wasn’t sure if it was his reply or the look in his eyes that made me feel this way, but I was furious.“Wait, is this what I’ve suddenly become?” I asked, tears beginning to well in my eyes. "A freaki
**Alexander’s POV**Emily was in danger. That was the first thing that came to my mind as I felt the sharp pain in my side.I had been feeling some pain but I ignored them all. I thought I could do the same all day but it had been intense. I had gone searching for her and received the news of her being unconscious.I clenched my fists as I stared at her pale face.I partly blamed myself. Yes, I fúcking blame myself because if I hadn't ignored her as if she was trash, she would not be lying almost lifeless in front of me.Again, I didn't know what I felt for Emily. It was strange. I still didn't think a mate should be given to anyone when he or she could make a choice.But, I found myself feeling strange with her. A strange feeling I couldn't wrap my hands around.“From the several tests we conducted on her, I realized she was two weeks gone…” My doctor, Patrick said, looking down at her.I bit back a curse as I gazed at him. Shit! She was with a child?!How the fúck was I not aware?!
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