Emmaline looked around but couldn’t spot Ella and Stephanie. That’s when fear gnawed at her heart. Gulping the heavy lump that formed in her throat, she shifted her eyes back to Ryan who had his left shoulder leaned against the wall and was staring straight at her with his arms crossed over his chest. Suddenly her gaze dropped to another man who was standing beside him. A pair of green eyes were also set on her. She recognized him as she had seen him with Damien once. He was also standing beside Ryan with his hands dipped in the pocket of his ripped jeans. His face was stoic but Emmaline could notice that he looked annoyed. As if he was unwillingly brought here.Emmaline didn’t even realize that she was staring at them for a while but what she saw next left her horrified. Their eyes abruptly changed colors.Her heart skipped a beat.They were werewolves.'Oh my god, this man is an Alpha?'Her mouth abruptly turned dry. She couldn't believe her eyes.'He's not only powerful but canny.
Clutching the metallic rails of the bench, Emmaline stared at the splendid scenery ahead with dreamy eyes, its tranquillity soothing the inner pain that has torn the little soul apart.The exotic and various colors dispersed all around her intrigued her and at the same time make her wonder if nature is so colorful then why her life was so dull. So hopeless, filled with despair.She knew there was nothing to write home about her life but at least she had peace. The death of her parents had left her with a cross to bear- a life like a can of worms, an empty pocket, and the hardships she had to face for being born a girl.The girl had witnessed everything. To make her life easier, she shed her blood, sweat, and tears, and turned her heart cold to fight against the evils because cowards won't stand a chance in this cruel world. She had everything but still couldn’t fill the lacunae that turned all efforts in vain.And that was power.The power of money and fame.Her mind was jumbled up. T
"Crying would do no justice, spitfire."A deep voice suddenly echoed in the empty garden. But Emmaline wasn't startled as she already knew to whom it belonged.Matteo StefaniniHeavy footsteps trampled the verdant grass. The atmosphere all of a sudden turned chilly as the man dressed in branded clothes from top to bottom headed to meet the disheveled doll sitting on the bench. But to her dismay, his charms didn’t woo her as Emmaline refused to budge, not giving him the attention he wanted. She was tired of dealing with these billionaires.His black cargo trousers came into her view. Matteo deliberately stood in front of her cognizant of the fact that she would ignore him. But his jaw twitched when Emmaline turned her head sideways, foiling his plan.Grabbing her bag, she started fiddling with the chains pretending to be busy but what he did next was strong enough to elicit her reaction.Emmaline jolted when Matteo raised his right hand and wiped the tear stains on her right cheek with
"What?" Emmaline spoke, his words shot her out of the blue."There is no such law that an employee has to work for her boss just because he wants to. You have given him the money for infringing the contract and it's equal now. Yet he is bothering you so instead of tolerating him you can strictly report him to the cops. But as you said considering his stature that would turn futile. Then the only option to deal with the big fish is to slash him with the same weapon he is aiming at you. If he is using deceptive ways to track you down then why don't you do the same?" Matteo stipulated.Emmaline was still in trance. Her eyes were narrowed because the words he used before his mighty explanation didn’t settle well with her. And now also his countenance had a lot of shades of gray. It was as if he was also shocked cause the way his eyes widened when she turned around looked as if he was caught red-handed. But he very cleverly morphed his face into a serious one.Matteo on the other hand got
Slamming the door shut, Damien swirled Emmaline around before enclosing her small figure in his strong arms. The girl was too stunned to react. Her heart skipped a beat when a warm hand was placed on the back of her head, patting it gently. "How are you, my baby?" Damien cooed softly in her ears before massaging her thick locks with his fingers, "You should have called me before coming here by yourself. I would have picked you up from your apartment." He kept speaking but his lips were stretched in a small smile. Burying his face in her locks, he inhaled her fragrance and closed her eyes. Her essence was his heaven. But unlike him, Emmaline was a statue. The warmth of his touch always performs its magic but this time she didn't let it sway her mind. Her blue orbs were blazing with the flames of vengeance. Moving slightly aside, she gave a harsh push on his right shoulder and freed herself. The blow was so sudden that Damien also wasn't able to comprehend it. His hands fell to the si
"You're coming with me, THAT'S IT!!"Emmaline immediately pulled away the cell phone as Matteo's raging voice exploded in her ears. Massaging her forehead, she swallowed her annoyance before answering him, "Don't you get it? I don't like parties, heck I haven't been one to either. I would get bored also it's just a waste of time. There isn't too much work today so I will get to leave the office early. I was thinking of utilizing my time to run errands, not wasting on your stupid hangouts." She muttered in a pissed tone only to earn a low growl from the other side.A month had passed. Emmaline had kicked her new start with Stefanini Enterprises which for sure brought colors into her life.After leaving Knight Corporation, the first thing she did was call Matteo and agreed to his offer. Matteo was overwhelmed by her answer. He helped her in arranging and verification of her documents. Mr. Stefanini also warmly welcomed Emmaline. He was on cloud nine as his eyes were always on her. On th
Tapping the concrete vigorously with his shiny black shoes, Matteo checked his watch for the nth time still there was no sign of his date, Emmaline Dawson. The girl after exiting his dad’s company had given him the news of the day, she agreed to be his woman for the night which was something overwhelming yet shocking for him. It was so sudden but he managed to select the perfect dress for her, something which would match her taste. Matteo didn’t get time to send it to her personally so he send it via his men. He was dreading her reaction as Emmaline though has accepted his friendship, disliked taking favors. But since the stars were in his favor today, she consented to all his conditions with no objection.Emmaline was currently on her way. She chose to come on her own. Neither she disclosed the reason nor Matteo forced her. He respected her decisions.But he seemed to be now regretting it.The last call Matteo received from her was around thirty minutes ago. The sky had now turned a
SilenceAn eerie silence crept inside the four walls as soon as Damien revealed the biggest secret of his life that he so badly wanted to take along with him to his grave. For sure, he had pledged to never let Emma know about it but today he himself committed this crime.His eyes were glued on her wide teary ones that not for once blinked. Emmaline was in a trance, a shock that would definitely take her an eternity to overcome.Damien watched her with bated breath, waiting for her to pounce on him, claw him, skin him alive. He was prepared, after all, no child can see the murderer of his parents alive and here, he not only told her everything but also doubled his punishment by chaining her.Damien waited for her wrath, her outburst, her reaction but...Nothing happened.Her silence irked him but also left him worried.'Why isn't she doing anything?'The way her empty eyes stared at him soullessly started troubling him. Having enough, Damien leaned forward and held her right forearm ge
"When a woman takes revenge, even the demon sits down to take lessons"“ENOUGH!!!”Emmaline yelled at the top of her lungs. Her face was drenched in tears but she continued glaring through her misted eyes showing him the glimpse of hatred his words had stirred inside her.“You’re the worst person I’ve ever met in my life. Shame... fucking shame on you.” She seethed, her voice trembling depicting how much she was mad. Rubbing his cheek, Damien whipped his burning gaze at her. Pressing his lips in a thin line, he stalked closer to her when Emmaline raised her palm making him halt.“No, don’t you dare,” She snarled with a clenched jaw shocking him.“You’ve lost the right to approach me. You’ve all the respect in my eyes. Mate you say, I wouldn’t even own a fucking pet like you. Today you surpassed all the limits of cruelty. I gave you my innocence and you… I can’t believe you. So, I was right all along. This has been your plan since the beginning. I was such a fool to come into your trap
"Perhaps you forgot that I am the bigger player, sweetheart"EmmalineThe moment I opened my eyes, I came face to face with Damien who was sleeping beside me like a baby. His arms were wrapped around me tightly and his face looked peaceful. How can someone look so handsome yet cute while sleeping?Last night was fabulous. I thought that I would start my morning with tears and my chest constricting in regret feeling embarrassed of my actions but instead, it was just the opposite. I felt energetic and complete. As if a boulder has been lifted off my shoulder.I’ve realized that in order to accomplish my goal, the first and most important thing I have to do is accept who I am. I am a Lycan and to make it easier, I am not a human. So, I have to abandon those feelings and forget about my past life. I ain’t Emmaline Dawson anymore but Emmaline Knight, Luna of Shadowed Banes who in reality is a Lycan’s Princess. Whose purpose of life is to destroy the Shadowed Banes and restore the supremacy
Mature content 18+The golden lights poured into the room illuminating the two figures that were entangled on the bed like vines. Where one was still cherishing the dreams, the other was wide awake staring at his dream.Damien had a small smile on his face as he watched Emmaline who was sleeping like a baby in his arms. Her one arm was coiled around his waist as she hugged him tightly with her legs on his muscular thighs, straddling him. She was snoring like a baby which indicated that she was a heavy sleeper because it was past 8 when she usually wakes up before dawn. But looks like today she took a day off.His eyes caressed her face and rested on her parted lips. Scooting closer, Damien cupped her face and caressed her cheek with his thumb. His eyes exuded the mad love he has for her. His eyes then dropped to her cleavage which was on full display. Instantly his smile faltered but surprisingly, no expression crossed his eyes as he pulled the duvet up and covered her chest before pr
The blue eyes that hadn't gotten a wink of sleep were dead set on the man who was sprawled on the bed with his eyes closed. His handsome face glowed under the moonlight that seeped into the room through the slits of the white blinds draped over the huge French windows.With her cheek squished against her left fist and her elbow resting against the armrest of the chair, Emmaline didn't let her eyes stray for a moment and kept them fixated on Damien. Her mind was blank, with no thoughts, no feelings, nothing. She felt empty, her face completely devoid of emotions. Her skin was laced with goosebumps because of the freezing winds that came gushing inside the room with a loud rumble but even they failed to break her trance.After embarrassing the Knight couple, Zion left Emmaline alone with Damien. The Alpha didn't regain consciousness because of the severe injuries and heavy doses of medicines. So before leaving Zion had requested her to dress his wounds but no sooner had he left the room
"Argg!!"Groaning out loud, Emmaline massaged her head as she stood up from the ground. Her face contorted in discomfort as she could feel the twigs and grass piercing her skin."God. It feels like I have been run over by a truck."Biting her lips, she brought her aching legs closer to her chest and glanced at her naked self which was covered in dirt. She scrunched her nose and began brushing away the dust when she heard someone calling her from behind."Em-Oh God,"Zion shouted as he approached her from behind only to freeze in place. With eyes widened to the size of saucers, he quickly covered her with a weave he was carrying. Emmaline smiled and wrapped it around her tightly."Here, I bought clothes for you sissy," Ryder grinned as he emerged from Zion's back and handed Emmaline a blue shirt and black trousers."Thanks," Emmaline said and took it from his hands while the two men turned around to let her dress.*****"Well, you were phenomenal last night," Ryder exclaimed as he patt
The winds howled viciously while dark grey clouds covered the entire sky. Emmaline frowned as this was something completely out of the blue considering the weather forecast stated that it would be a clear sky on the full moon night. She curled her fingers around the iron railing and closed her eyes as the wild winds caressed her face and soon disappeared into her messy mane only to make them dance along with them. A smile crept on her face; she angled her face to the sky when a drop of pure water fell on her lips.Emmaline quickly pulled her tongue to savor the drop of the first rain that hit the valley but soon the pitter-patter started. She embraced it with open arms and rejoiced the moment.The girl was frazzled with all the mysterious and new revelations and demanded a break.The most depressing thing is when you have no one by your side to share your problems. Same was with Emmaline. She gets the information from Zion and needs to hide it from Damien. Other than that, she has no
"WHAT??"Emmaline yelled; she didn't expect that."But didn't you say he was a gentleman then why?""Because he loved her. What's wrong with that?" Ryder defended him turning Emmaline stunned."You're favoring him? How could you?""Wait, Ryder. Let me tell her the whole truth." Zion immediately chided Ryder who looked away in annoyance.Zion then turned to Emmaline and grabbed her shoulders."Yes, it was wrong and just like you, your mother opposed it too. She tried everything to escape but all her efforts were ruined by Blade. He never hurt her nor ever forced her into anything. In fact, he took great care of her, making sure that her every demand was fulfilled. Even Seraphina was surprised by the royal treatment she got in his mansion when she was inferior to him. But Blade made sure that no one offends her, he left no stone unturned to win her heart but didn't let her leave him too."His words struck her hard. Emmaline noticed the similarity in her and her mother's life. Both of th
Emmaline stood on the balcony gazing at the eerily quiet packhouse which till morning was filled with hustle and bustle. Tonight, the dangerous gigantic beasts would lurk in the dark, running in the woods, talking to the wind while trampling the dry leaves and twigs with their heavy paws. Their massive forms would be tearing the wind as they would prance in the woods. Emmaline saw how after sunset, the females collected their cubs after completing their chores and packed themselves in houses to clear the way of the hungry wolves in heat who would be searching for their mates and claiming them. Emmaline thanked her stars today as she managed to stay outside the mansion the whole day and did a thorough analysis of the Northern Valley. The whole day she kept noting down the behavior of the denizens. She saw how the she-wolves were eyeing their mates with coy smiles which they returned with a smirk. That came as a shock to her because they were openly seducing each other and no one dare
Emmaline Finally, the night arrived. A night that would unveil all my secrets, the day my life will take a huge and complete turn and the day I will gain my real powers. Tonight was the Full Moon, a day which I have been waiting anxiously for so long. I was in the garden, barefoot waiting for Zion while the whole world was still asleep. It was five in the morning, the time when Damien is in a deep sleep. I was in complete consciousness when he fed me the medicine by his mouth, that was super gross by the way but hey, I had to drink to get healed. That bloody Xander, for sure I will give him a painful death but that awaits the accomplishment of my agenda. Zion was though against my idea, I still put the final seal on it. Because that’s my only option. "You're punctual." My lips curved up hearing that mocking tone that obviously belonged to Zion. "Yeah, so will you tell me the purpose of this secret meeting?" He snorted and strolled towards me while his hands were nestled in the