**Alexander’s POV**“Her body or her mind?” Mary asked suddenly, which made me snap my head quickly in her direction.“Huh?”“Choose!” She snapped impatiently at me. From where I stood, I could notice Chad poke her sides quickly as if to make her correct the sharpness in her voice, but she quickly brushed off his hands and refocused her attention on me.Wait…what? I didn’t get it.“What do you mean by that?” I asked, cocking my eyebrows at her, but she just smiled at me.“By what? That you choose between her mind and her body?” She feigned innocence.I could hear the hushed whispers around grow in volume. The sympathisers quickly became restless; even the ritualist couldn’t help glancing severally between Emily’s coffin and me.“Yes, that. What do you mean by having to choose between her body and her mind?” I asked confusedly. I could already see one of the ritualist’s followers striding towards me, but I paid no attention to the young boy as I stared into Mary’s deep eyes.“How desp
**Alexander’s POV**I could hear the sound of my blood pumping in my ears as my heart beat frantically against my chest, and I could even feel my head swell from the bitterness of the truth against my tongue.The harshness of this new crazy reality struck me with full force, and I couldn’t help but feel my heart squeezing with the thoughts that Emily couldn’t recognize me at all! And in fact, she couldn’t recognize any of the people around.I heard the loud mumbling amongst the crowd and could see the look of surprise on the ritualist’s face, but none of them mattered, nothing mattered anymore, not even the way my head suddenly felt too heavy on my neck.She looked up at Mary who was presently covered in sweat with confusion furrowing her brows and turned again to stare at me in a way that had my heart breaking for the second time.“Who are you?” She asked slowly, looking at me quizzically but surprisingly, I couldn’t find my voice, I couldn’t seem to be able to talk or know what to
Ugg**Emily’s POV**“Who are you, and what are you doing here?” I asked the pretty middle-aged woman who stood tall in the light and smiled brightly at me, it almost made my heart melt.“Are those even important right now, Emily? What is wrong with you?” She questioned with her eyebrows cocked quizzically at me.The way she talked and even her voice all felt extremely familiar to me, but at the same time, I couldn’t pinpoint where I knew her from or if I had had an encounter with her in the past.I looked at her to notice that she was slowly dissolving into nothingness; even her voice had begun trailing off, making it quite impossible for me to comprehend what she was trying to say fully.“What did you say?” I shouted.“What else is there to say besides the fact that you need to get back your memories in order to embrace your destiny?” She questioned slowly, tilting her head in such a way that I almost feared it would pop off.That was until she straightened her head back up on her ne
**Alexander’s POV**I swallowed again and again like a wrung-out goldfish, seemingly unable to believe my eyes. I couldn't quite fathom what Rosie came back to do in my life.Or why she was even here in the first place.“Good morning, Alexander.” She purred sexily, and then without asking for my permission, she plopped herself into one of the chairs right in front of me, beside Chad.“What’re you doing here, Ms Rosie?” I asked slowly, while I looked up at the face I had almost thought I would never see again in this lifetime.Her presence brought back memories I had buried deep in my heart; of things I had tried desperately to forget.Her deep-set emerald eyes which were always glassy were now covered in a grey contact lens and her face looked like she must have undergone a facelift.In fact, a lot of things felt like they’ve changed about her which included my feelings towards her.“To pay you a Lil visit, I guess and to also allow you to finally meet with one of the newest sharehold
**Emily’s POV**My thoughts scattered and rearranged severally, leaving me in a confused mess. I couldn’t understand who Mary was or what she was up to, but I felt intensely uncomfortable around her.She not only gave me the creeps but also made me have tons of doubts about myself, like I didn’t doubt who I was in the first place!In confusion, I quickly threw on a pair of flowery flip-flops and decided to look for a more serene place to think. I knew I needed space to think and that I was supposed to do that here, but at the same time, I didn’t want to. I didn’t trust her either. I felt like She must’ve contaminated the whole room using her crazy magical powers and that she was capable of manipulating things in such a way that I wouldn’t be able to think straight in here besides the gibberish she’d talked about earlier.In fact, I could still perceive that peculiar smell of hers lurking in every corner of the room.“That’s stupid,” I muttered to myself, making a mental note to mysel
**Emily’s POV**“I find it weird that you do not know what a mate is anymore.” He mumbled under his breath; then turning to look in my direction, he added, “A mate is more or less like a soulmate assigned to someone by the moon goddess.”“Who’s the moon goddess?” I asked with a smile, as I stared up at his face which was presently laced with frustration.“How do you not know who the moon goddess is, Emily?” He asked incredulously and I almost burst out laughing at the expression on his face.“Same way I didn’t know my name was Emily earlier,” I replied sarcastically.I smiled inwardly when he pinched the bridge of his nose as if in frustration, and then plopped into my bed while patting a space beside him as if to invite me over.I hesitated.I knew I felt safe and all that around him, and even felt like we must’ve been more than just friends earlier, but at the same time, it was quite difficult for me to fully trust him.I didn’t even trust myself right now to begin with!“Come sit
**Alexander’s POV**I woke up excited but couldn’t say exactly what it was that excited me. I squinted immediately when I felt the early morning sun rays hit my face, causing me to let out a low growl.Yawning sleepily, I turned around and smiled when I saw Emily sleeping next to me with a satisfied grin across her face. I smiled.Her presence seemed to fill me with a sort of goodness that I hadn’t felt in a long time, and her currently peaceful demeanor made me want to quickly wrap her up in my arms and simply not let go.I insanely missed her in a way I’ve never missed someone before.The urge to kiss her surfaced, but I reined it in, knowing fully well that I would startle her; and moreover, she doesn’t even recognize me yet.My eyes roamed across her features until they stopped at the bite mark I had inflicted on her last night. It looked quite ghastly against her porcelain skin and made me feel bad almost immediately.I was so guilt-ridden that I was left with no other choice but
**Emily’s POV**My breath hitched in my throat as soon as my eyes flung open, and I realised with petrification that I was in an extremely dark alleyway and that there was no one in sight.I looked around me quickly, taking in the entire surrounding, but I still couldn’t place where I was and could almost swear that I’d never been here before.How the fuck did I get here?From a distance, I could see beams of dim light flickering about at the end of the alleyway, and seeing it as the only light around this dark, creepy place; I slowly trudged toward it.I could feel my heart racing from fear and could also sense the palpitations my heart made as I slowly walked to the place, but I paid no attention to it as all I could think of was leaving this place. I wasn’t sure where I was headed; if anything, I felt that this was a kind of trap and that I was walking right into it; as soon as I got to the light’s source, I immediately sucked in a sharp breath.At the end of the alleyway was a la
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