**Alexander’s POV**I sat behind my office’s desk surfing through some files I needed in acquiring a property while Dimitri and Chad sat in front of me bickering over some irrelevant issue.As usual, I paid no attention to them because I knew they were always like this.A few minutes into their argument, a knock sounded at my door.Chad and Dimitri stopped talking and stared towards the door.“Come in,” I said gruffly, pinching the bridge of my nose in frustration.I was exhausted. I could also feel a headache brewing.“Good morning, Alpha.” Dr Patrick said as he stepped inside.I furrowed my brows at him. It was his first time coming into my office without telling him to. It was weird but somehow I didn't think it was a friendly visit.“Good morning, Patrick. Please sit.” I replied curtly, hiding my surprise.As soon as I asked him to, he sat, throwing an anxious look my way.“Thank you.” He mumbled.I could hear Dimitri and Chad make sarcastic comments as to what might have made Dr.
**Emily’s POV**I sat in a corner of my room, staring at the rough painting that had been gifted to me by Malcolm's younger sister only a few days ago.It showed a pretty little red-haired girl holding a large hibiscus flower and according to her, the flower in the painting meant good luck. It was pretty and I loved it.But right now, I was bored. Freaking bored out of my mind and if boredom could kill, I'd be dead this instant. I needed to do something, to channel this sizzling energy coursing through my veins into something. I could no longer go to Malcolm for training sessions, and neither was I allowed out of my room without a guard. It was frustrating.According to Alexander, he insisted that I followed the rules because my life was in danger at the moment and that he was scared of more attacks coming in the future.I understood his worries though, and so I let it slide.My mind flashed back to how Mary and Sophia had died, and whoever had murdered them was still out there that
**Emily’s POV**It had been a few days since me and Alexander got into that heated argument, and ever since then, I hadn’t laid my eyes on him nor heard from him at all.I had tried communicating with him through our mind link, to get him to actually talk to me, but it was to no avail. It seemed like he had shut me out completely. I couldn't reach him anymore on the mind link, it was totally dead.Another scary part was the fact that I couldn’t feel traces of our mate's bond. Even his mark and the one on my neck were slowly fading into nothingness, I didn’t understand it but I knew it scared me.To make matters worse, I had been disallowed out of this room, and my door had been replaced with a silver door to refrain me from using my powers to break it down.It was more like a cell. A mini cell, because according to him, this was his way of keeping me locked up, and unable to escape at least until he found out the truth about his parent’s death and my parent’s involvement in it.It was
**Alexander’s POV**I slowly picked up a copy of Sophia’s autopsy results, and in anger, I flung it to a corner of the room, not minding where it could’ve dropped.In a swift swoop of my hands, I emptied the contents of my desks, listening only to the sounds of papers and of shattering ceramics as they all fell to the floor.My heart throbbed painfully in my chest and my breath hitched involuntarily at intervals, making it quite difficult for me to breathe with ease.I couldn’t believe it, couldn’t believe that I had been harbouring the daughter of my parents' murderers. And giving her special treatments as well as providing her with all of the finest things I could afford.I also blamed the moon goddess though for doing something like this to me. For cursing me with such a mate!I couldn't say I was blessed with her. How the hell was I mated with my parents' murderer's daughter?!I was certain the moon goddess knew about it. After all, she was a goddess and knew a lot of things we di
**Alexander’s POV**“We’re here.” I heard my driver say from the front of the car, and even though I had heard him clearly, I didn’t move.I watched quietly as everyone stepped out of the convoy of cars up front, including Chad and his father but I still didn’t try to move. It was like there was a special force holding me down, restraining my movements.I literally began squirming in my seat when I noticed Chad walk towards my door, and then stopped right in front of it.“Are you about to change your mind?” He asked, looking at me with curiosity in his eyes and from where he stood outside my car, I could see every expression he made.I was afraid. I sensed it. It was fast gripping my heart but I didn't know the reason. I assumed it was the vicinity I was in.It was the environment producing the fear.“Alpha…?” He asked a little more impatiently this time. I could also notice his father up front, standing but not saying a word.I couldn’t change my mind now, couldn’t decide to turn aro
**Alexander’s POV**I stood right in front of Emily’s door unsure of what to do. I couldn’t bring myself to knock on the large door and at the same time wasn’t sure of how long I would have to stand here before she sniffs me out.I couldn’t bring myself to turn around and walk away too, I needed her, needed to talk to her, and to apologize for all of my wrongdoings.I had asked Chad to reopen her room, to set her free from the mini prison I had locked her up in, but then I had been informed that even after her door was unlocked, she still refused to walk out of the room.I let out a frustrated sigh, but before I could chicken out, I brought my hands up and knocked on her door… once… twice… thrice but still, there was no response.Fearing that she had probably run away in anger, or perhaps must have done something to herself, I booted the door and barged in.My fear dissipated when I stared at her. She was clad in a pink fluffy bathrobe, sitting in front of the vanity and brushing at h
**Emily’s POV**My head thudded continuously against the soft bed, heat rushing through my blood from the spot where his tongue was driving me utterly insane. My leg flexed on his back, urging him closer, pulling him into me with my hands cupping his head to hold him still as I rocked my hips into his warm mouth. I could feel the rough satin strands of his hair against my sensitive inner thighs, and it aroused me, making a river of liquid arousal flow down there. He leaned down and kissed me on the lips, with his fingers now moving rhythmically inside me.The kiss and his movements were frenzied, I was hot all over and I love the feeling. I liked what he was doing to me and I wanted more.I moaned as his thumb began circling and pressing around my folds slowly, and even screamed out in pure sexual agony when his other hand scooped my hair forcefully off my head and held my head in place. His tongue mirrored the actions of his fingers, claiming me, drilling holes into me. My legs b
**Alexander’s POV**“What do you intend to do now?” Chad’s father asked me with cocked eyebrows, from the corner of my eye, I noticed Chad as well staring intently at me with a kind of curious expression on his face.“Now you know the person responsible for the death of your parents, what do you wish to do with the information?”I sat unmoving, staring at him in confusion. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the information as well. I was just as confused as they were about the whole issue.“I don’t know,” I murmured. “I just wanted to know and I want to make sure that Emily’s parents aren't responsible for the death of mine.”Even before going to the witches, part of me wanted to believe her parents weren't involved and the other part of me had made me go ahead with what I wanted.“That’s just fine if that’s wh—” Chad started talking.“I plan to avenge their deaths though. He won’t be allowed to go scot-free after murdering my parents because of his selfish intentions!” I interjec
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