**Alexander’s POV**I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t work and couldn’t even bring myself to do anything else aside from thinking about Emily and how she had been avoiding me ever since.The way she had looked at me earlier had made my heart throb painfully in my chest as I could make out obvious dislike in her clear eyes.I knew she was disappointed in me, even hated me now and all but I had to explain why I had done what I did to her. I couldn’t live with this; I couldn’t live with the fact that she hated me and no longer wanted to have anything to do with me.I slowly pranced around the confines of my office whilst kicking at everything in my way; I was restless and so was Ajax, my wolf who howled nonstop in my mind.I wanted to shift too, to run into the wolf, and to probably go hunting as that was the only thing I could think of to keep Ajax busy before he made me run mad.I was still so lost in thoughts when I suddenly heard a shuffling sound in the distance which snapped me out of my
**Alexander’s POV**I could feel myself getting lightheaded from fear, and no matter how hard I tried to shake off the feeling that something bad was about to happen to Emily, I couldn’t.My heart pounded in my chest as I hastily dashed out of the house, in the direction of the river as I went in search of that thing that screamed in a voice that was so much like that of Emily.It was extremely dark out and there were no traces of life; not even that of animals. I squinted into the dark, cursing at the moon for not providing the earth with enough light this night and at the same time, remembering how stupid I was for coming out here alone without informing any of my security personnel.“EMILY!” I yelled into the darkness over and over again but no reply came forth.It almost felt like I had imagined the scream I heard and that I was just being paranoid over little things, but the fact that she wasn’t in her room by this time of the night stood as a gentle reminder, it frightened me.
**Emily’s POV**I stood rooted to the floor, and in shock. I couldn’t quite fathom why Alpha Alexander was acting the way he did or why he was suddenly behaving like he had seen a ghost.Another thing that drew my concern was the fact that he was refusing to leave, even after he had successfully escorted me to my room. He looked like he didn’t want to leave me alone, and in a way I didn’t want to be left on my own either.I took in his overall drenched appearance quizzically and when he still wouldn’t say a word about what was happening, I went on to ask, “Why are you wet?”He suddenly snapped his bowed head up to look at me with an expression I hadn’t seen on him before, but then looked down at his wet clothes before shrugging.“I went into the River. I thought you were in it.” He replied slowly, his voice came out as hushed whispers as if he was quite afraid of waking the people around the house up.I was shocked at his utterance and also confused as to why he would think that I we
**Emily’s POV**Several weary thoughts scattered and rearranged severally in my head that I couldn’t even lay my fingers on; there were some that I didn’t even know what they were but just stayed in my head, occupying space..My body and head ached painfully, making droplets of tears leak out of my eyes on their own accord. I didn’t feel too great either as my stomach hurt too; but what bugged me the most was the restlessness I felt in my heart.I felt like the was something missing, a huge chunk of myself missing that I had to get back; I also felt like there were certain things I ought to know, some very important information that I needed but just cannot find the right person to help me with it.I had just woken up from a sleep plagued with nightmares, and I couldn’t help but think that it could be the reason I was in such a very bad and restless mood.I desperately needed answers; answers to why I had the weirdest of dreams every night but still cannot remember a thing from my pas
**Alexander’s POV**The fierce banter going on between Emily and Rosie had me stopping in my tracks just before I was about to walk into my office.I wondered what they were both doing in my office by this time of the day but was more bothered by the fact that Emily had been made to cross paths with Rosie again in my office, seeing as she had been a major issue between us for a while now. My heart skipped a beat at the prospect of seeing Emily again after a few weeks but at the same time, I wondered why Rosie just had to be in my office at a time like this.She was the last person I wanted to see right now, and I pondered about what might’ve brought her here today when we had no business to discuss.I quickly straightened my tuxedo, and was about to walk up to them when Rosie uttered a statement that had me freezing all over;“Of course I will, especially now that I am a few weeks pregnant and he’s responsible.” She said sharply.My breath immediately hitched at her utterance and I c
**Emily’s POV**A loud banging sound from a distance tore me out of the darkness called sleep, and when I opened my eyes, I was shocked to discover that my recently renovated room had once again been brought down to nothing but black ash.Nothing stood this time around, not even the door leading to the corridor. I gasped at the havoc I had wrecked and wondered when I had done it because I could not remember doing something like this.No matter how much I tried, I couldn’t seem to pinpoint when and how I had burnt down my room. At least I knew I screamed a lot before it happened but this time I couldn’t remember a thing.The vanity mirror which had survived it the first time caught my attention; but this time instead of standing royally like it used to, it now laid on the floor in a pile of molten gold which had hardened again to form nothing worthwhile, but gold all the same.The smell of burnt ruins filled my nostrils as I tried to get up and I began coughing violently as it almost s
**Emily’s POV**The initial shock about the relationship between Alexander and Rosie had worn off but even after hours of being told, I still couldn’t shake out the thoughts from my head.Chad had gone for his pack duties and even Mary who was around tried all she could to shake me out of the daze I had found myself in but I just couldn’t.The thought of Alexander being so much in love with Rosie in the past filled me with so much envy and dread. I dreaded the idea of those feelings being ignited and I was also jealous of what they must’ve shared.No wonder the lady held herself in such high regards. It’s because of the fact that she had known Alexander for quite a long time, and according to Chad, they’d known each other since high school.I immediately felt jealous about that fact, and jealous of her too but I immediately shook it off because it didn’t really matter anymore.She had already won by being pregnant for Alexander and regardless of what Beta Chad or any other person thin
Emily’s POV My head ached so much that I could literally feel it try to fall off my neck. It was so bad that I could feel tears slowly leak out of my eyes. I felt ill and feverish and could almost feel myself coming down with a fever. Another problem I encountered was the fact that whenever I tried to eat something, I threw it up but at the same time I wanted to eat everything in my way. I felt dizzy too and it wasn’t such a nice sensation. I didn’t know what I was coming down with but at the same time I knew it wasn’t something good. I thought about my father as well and about the weird dreams I have been having about him for a while now. I was conflicted, and sick, and tired and also worried. I wanted all of these challenges I was encountering to come to an end. I needed a way out of this mess. Alexander needed to know what was happening to me, needed to be told just so that a doctor could be alerted but I couldn’t bring myself to talk to him. After everything that has happe
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