**Emily’s POV**I woke up with a jolt. A sharp pain streamed through my abdominal region as I tried to sit up.My hand went to my throbbing temple and I winced as I felt a sharp pain at the little movement made.I grimaced as I glimpsed an IV line stuck in my vein and I realized I was in the infirmary.I stared at the IV bag and noticed a reddish liquid in it. Was that… blood?I tried recalling what happened, but my mind was still hazy.Opposite my bed, Alexander sat on the floor, his head laid on his knees which were drawn against his body.As if sensing my gaze on him, he lifted his head slowly.He had eye bags around each eye, even his beard looked like it hadn’t been shaved in a while. He looked starved and unkempt.I wonder how long I had been here and Alexander didn't strike me as someone to keep vigil by my bedside if I was out.But I was startled. Perhaps, I shouldn't judge him.“Hey.” He stared at me blankly and his eyebrows lifted.“Alexander!” I tried again. Just like the
**Emily’s POV**“Mother…” I trailed off, droplets of tears fell from my eyes but they weren’t out of sadness. I was excited to see my mother again.“My darling, child.” Mom smiled, and her hand spread out, which I ran into without hesitating.She caressed my face and cupped it. "I trust you are doing fine?"Her voice sounded strangely far away.I stared into her unblinking eyes and her thin lips stretched out in a wide smile. The beautiful smile I often enjoyed seeing on her face.“I found my mate and my wolf mother." I enthused happily. "And I seem to be able to do weird magical things.”I tilted my hand in the air, staring at it. Before glancing back at her.“That's wonderful news, child.” She smiled. “You’re capable of doing a lot more than that, all you need to do is search deep within your soul and you'll find answers to all your questions.”“I don’t understand, mother” My brows creased as I stared at her."Walk with me," She said, and she gripped my hand without waiting for me,
**Emily’s POV**I didn't know how long I sat unblinkingly. But, I was sure of one thing, it was all because of him.It was because of Alexander. He caused me a lot of pain, not to me alone but to my pup.My innocent pup."Emily," I sensed his hand shot out to grip me.“Do not talk to me!” I shrieked at him, hurling the cup filled with the stinky liquid towards him."I'm sorry."“Don’t you dare apologize to me!”Perhaps, I shouldn't blame him for what Malcolm had done but if he hadn't pushed me out, I would have been saved from all the worries.Heck, my pup would be safe and I wouldn't have anything to worry about.“I understand how you feel Emily, please calm down—”“Do not tell me to calm down!” I snapped, cutting him off, “So the reason you brought me to your room is that you feel guilty and not because you wish to?!”“I’m not acting up because you lost our pup. I’m here because I care. Because I’m sorry for everything!”He gritted his teeth, brushing his hand through his hair. He s
**Emily’s POV**“Hi,” Ethan said, coming over to sit with me on the grass.“Hi,” I responded.“Are you here to train?” He asked, pointing at my clothes, and back at the open field.“No, not really,” I replied with a forced smile. “I came out for a run about ten minutes ago, and now I’m suddenly too tired to even lift my legs.”My reply seemed to sit well with him, as he joined in my laughter. I hated his laughs, it sounded no different from a pig’s grunts.“About the other day…” he started, placing a hand on my thigh as he spoke.I glared at his hand and attempted to lift my thigh so his hand could fall, but each movement and turn I took was futile.His grip tightened on my lap as though he knew what I was on to.“I am sorry I was a bit rude."You are not sorry!"I should have apologized but I didn't get the chance to and everything…"I tuned out his voice and grimaced as my skin began to crawl. My eyes moved around the large surrounding in search of Alexander.Despite being mad at hi
**Emily’s POV**“Does this mean something bad?” I asked.My heart constricted and I could literally hear it pound. Yet, I was afraid.It was my first time and I had never thought of any complications until now.I was never told by anyone there were any difficulties associated with shifting.And I didn't know what it means to be a red wolf.It was my first time seeing the colour as well.“No!” Alexander said with a chuckle, “It obviously means you’re special.”I exhaled and glared at him."You frightened me. I thought it meant something awful and you should stop acting mysterious, you could have said it instead of looking at me like I suddenly grew two heads."Alexander shook his head but said nothing."What next?"“Now we run.” He said.My brows furrowed as I gazed at him. “Huh?”“We came here to run, so we run!” He snapped, his voice laced with laughter at my obvious loss.Shit! I hated when he did this. He knew something I didn't know. In a normal sense, he should say it to make me
**Emily POV**My body trembled with violent pleasure as I felt something wild but sweet course through my body from the spot he had bitten on my neck.I closed my eyes, panting.“Mark me, Emily.” I heard him whisper into my ear.My eyes glazed over as I stared at him. And for some reason, my teeth throbbed. I felt edgy. It was like a million needles were pricking into my skin.Nevertheless, it was sensuous. At his command, I raised my head, towards the drizzling rain, bent over, and nipped his neck.It started as a low growl from him as my mouth still stayed on his neck. Then he roared as my teeth sank deeper.His veins pulsate in my mouth as I lapped on the blood that oozed out of it.I felt Ariel go crazy, but all of these feelings didn’t match up to the wild torrent of pleasure surging through me.It took me a few minutes before I realized that we were still at the lake… and our genitals were still… joined.Abruptly, the rain poured down heavily, drenching us. We hastily got on our
**Emily’s POV**The continuous knock on the door woke me up. Sitting up, my eyes wandered around the spacious room, and I realized I was still in Alexander’s room, on his bed…and I was wearing his clothes!A blush crept up my face as I paddled noiselessly to the door and opened it to find a pretty maid with a tray of food held in her arms.“Good morning, my lady.” She greeted with a slight bow of her head.It felt strange. It felt strange that these people who used to acknowledge me as a slave just a while ago were suddenly according to me with so much respect perhaps because they feel Alexander and I were a thing.Of course, we were a thing but he had not made an official announcement about it.“Hello,” I answered, with a smile.I opened the door a tad wider to allow her to come into the room. Instinctively, she took the cue and waltzed in.“Alpha Alexander asked that your breakfast be served in bed, my lady,” she said, setting the pieces of fine china plates on the bedside table.Th
**Emily’s POV**“Hey, are you okay? You do not look too good, do you care to share?” Ethan asked with the annoying smile still plastered across his face.“I am fine and thank you,” I replied curtly, with my head slightly bowed in feigned respect.“Care to step outside for a while? I would like to see you for a few minutes.” He said, gesticulating with one of his arms in a way that showed that he wanted me to follow him.I nodded stiffly.However, I did not wish to follow him.Still, I wanted him to get on with whatever he had to say. So, I followed leaving a tiny distance between us just in case he had other motives.“I still do not know your name, pretty one.” Ethan turned to look at me for a brief moment as we continued down the hallway. Even though I was wearing a white turtle neck blouse- which covered my mark- I knew he could smell it.Smell the change in me. I was certain he already knew I was mated and unavailable.But he kept on flirting, not giving a care.“Can you hear me?”
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