Ember's POV I sat still, quietly, beside my sleeping kids, watching Alice as she moved aimlessly around the room, restless. She suddenly felt bipolar to me because there was no way to explain her outburst of different emotions all within a pace of 2 hours. First of all, she was scared and panicking that the Lycan kings would kill her and whoever helped her out of the hospital. Next, she suddenly changed and became this fearless person, her eyes vengeful as she talked about Kane which made me weary of her. Now, her fearlessness was gone and what was left was a restless Alice, constantly calling a strange number that kept assuring her that he was on his way. Watching her now made me realize something I never really thought about. I don't know her. As much as I wanted to trust and believe that she was truly trying to help us out of this situation, I couldn't ignore this sickening feeling in my stomach that told me she was not one to be trusted. If anything, I just realized t
Ember's POV I groaned, slowly opening my eyes to find myself in an unfamiliar environment. I looked around trying to see if I could recognize where I was but nothing looked familiar in the room. I was in a beautifully designed room, the walls painted purple which just happens to be my favorite color and there were intricate designs and markings on the wall that gave it this aesthetic view. I frowned, trying to remember the events that led to this moment and the last thing I could remember was Alice kidnaping us, slamming into another car and me losing consciousness after begging someone to help my kids. "My babies!" I gasped and rushed out of bed. "I wouldn't do that if I were you," Alec growled without glancing at me and I turned sideways to see him staring out of the window. How didn't I notice his large figure standing beside the window? If I'm here with Alec that means they saved me from Alice but my kids, why aren't my kids with me. "You need not to worry about the ki
Ember's POV I stared at the ceiling emotionlessly, thinking about the option the Lycan Kings offered me. I either choose to stay for six months and they take care of every possible threat to me and the kids or I leave and while they still try to protect me, my safety isn't assured. Everything in me is telling me to stay, after all it's their fault that my life is being threatened. Another option to end all this is for me to reject them, they accept the rejection and we all go our separate ways but they are unwilling to accept that option. I frowned, recalling how scary they looked when I brought up the issue of rejection. If there's one thing I've come to realize it's that, they were never going to reject me and let me go so easily. Not only do they want six months to take care of all possible threats to the kids and I, they also want six months to prove themselves to me and make me acknowledge them but I doubt I ever will. As much as I hate to admit it, I feel drawn to them
Alec's POV I glowered in anger, seeing how Everest dragged our mate into the office without a single respect. I boiled in anger from where I sat, holding myself back from doing something rash because all I could think about was ripping Everest hand off the rest of his body for manhandling our mate without any care in the world but I was the Alpha and I needed to remain calm and stop Tyler from doing something harsh also. He looked like he was losing it already and Everest was a few minutes away from being dead. "What is going on here?" I asked, my deep baritone voice resonating around the room. "You won't believe what I saw, Alpha," Everest began, giving her a stink eye and she glared at him in return her eyes burning in fury. It made her hot and vicious. As much as I wanted to teach Everest a lesson for treating her badly and making her this furious, I also wanted to make her look at me with those same vicious eyes, burning with desire and longing for me. "What did you see
Ember's POVAs I walked back to my room the maids all came to a stand still, their heads bowed as I passed them. I frowned, totally irritated with what they were doing.No one moved a muscle or did anything until I walked past them and they all avoided looking me in the eyes.I didn't know what was more infuriating at the moment, the gown I was forced to wear or the maids and guards acting this way. I wish I could tell them to just stop it but recalling my previous encounter with my personal maid I doubt they would listen.They are all probably scared of getting punished like she was when I asked her to address me by my name. Now that I think of it, I don't remember her name.Was it Mabel, Maya, I shook my head in denial, none of the names sounding right. I took a final turn, stepping into my room."I'll just ask her when next I see her," I huffed in annoyance, unable to recall her name.Staring at myself in the mirror, I frowned seeing how different I looked. I suddenly miss my form
Ember's POVI looked around, unable to believe my eyes. This could not possibly be Faye's room.Mia probably got it all wrong.I moved around, looking around in amusement at how childish the room was. It felt like it was an actual child living inside. If I haven't seen Faye already, I would think she was a five year old kid from how the room was set up.There were children's toys everywhere, a train station set up in the room, some toy animals hanging from the ceiling and so many more crazy but amusing things. I couldn't list them all.If this room truly belongs to Faye then I could understand why she wouldn't want anyone to see this.It screams crazy!For a matured lady like her to still love and enjoy playing with things meant for kids, I could imagine how embarrassing that will look like when others find out.I wonder if Alec and Tyler knew about this but just chose to turn a blind eye to it. She might be able to keep this part of her away from the maids and guards but I doubt she
Alec's POVI flung my arms fiercely, going for Tyler's head but he dodged, swiftly going for my belly, catching me off guard.I stumbled back, panting heavily, and he grinned, having so much fun."You look distracted brother, you left your sides wide open as though you're asking me to come and feast," he said, stating the obvious.I rolled my eyes, wiping the sweat off my face, ready to go in for another punch. "You're one to talk after all, you're not the one disliked the most by Ember."Once again, he easily blocked my punch but I didn't let him off that easily, I immediately jabbed him in the belly with my knee, forcing him backwards."So, this is about Ivy?," he said, correcting me. I liked Ember more, Ivy didn't sound like her but if I wanted every other person to recognize her as Ivy, I had to do the same too."She hates me," I revealed, frowning."It's not like you've done anything to make her like you either," he replied, shrugging."I wouldn't say she likes me either but comp
Ember's POVI kept having flashes of Brandon's dad, dead beside me and my hands filled with his blood."Murderer!" I could hear them yelling in my head, their fingers pointed at me and I shook my head, aggressively, tears streaming down my eyes."No, no, no, I didn't kill him, I didn't kill him!" My voice was inaudible and no one seemed to hear me.I crouched in a corner, my hair disheveled, my hands filled with blood and accusative glares being thrown my way. No one believed me, they wanted me dead. I could hear their incessant cries for my blood overshadowing my plea for innocence."I didn't do it!" I muttered under my breath, trying to convince myself since no one else seemed to believe me."Ember!" Someone whispered, calling out to me and I looked up, my face stricken with tears, trying to pinpoint where the voice came from."Ember, I believe you," the voice said again calmly and tears filled my eyes."You do?" I asked, every other person disappearing and I was left alone in an em
Ember's POVI grunted in annoyance, trying to pull my dress up but Faye slapped my hands away. “Ouch!” I winced in pain. “What was that for?”"What do you think you're doing? Are you trying to ruin the dress?" Faye asked, glaring at me and I glared right back at her. "Why does your wardrobe involve, exposed cleavages, displayed thighs and daring dresses?""Because that's what's it means to make an impression, sweetheart. You don't always have to look so uptightly dressed. Once you step into a new place you've got to let everyone know that a hot bitch is in the room and she's loaded," Faye explained, grinning.I gave her a bored look, as she fixed her makeup for the millionth time in the car. "Seriously Faye. What's the use of any of this? It's not like you're planning to hook up with any of them.""It doesn't matter. What matters is that you leave a lasting expression," she replied, rounding up. I sighed, giving up. It was useless trying to reason with Faye. She tends to do whateve
Alec's POV I smirked devilishly, getting out of the car. It was exactly as I expected. The party was not just crazy but wild. Loud music blasting through the walls, reaching me at the park lot.If only they knew that this was the day they are doomed to die, they would play something more befitting for their funeral. I blew my hair out of my face, heading into the house.I frowned, suddenly coming to a pause when I felt a familiar presence behind me. "I thought I told you to stay out of this?" I grimaced, knowing who it was without turning back. "You did, Alec but I can't possibly do that, can I?" Ryan replied, coming to stand beside me. "Are you disobeying my orders now?" I arched my eyebrows at him, furious. "Of course not, Alpha," he replied, smiling but it felt like he was mocking me and it ticked me off. Why wouldn't he just take a simple order and leave this to me."I have a friend in the Howling moon pack and he offered me an invitation as well. I can't possibly turn his in
Ember's POVI smiled, staring out of the window. The sky is beautiful today. Is this a sign that something good is about to happen? I sighed, looking away. I really wish that was the case but gone were the days when the naive me always believed in things like that. Even if it were so, I'm simply unlucky.Arabella mumbled incoherent words, trying to grab my attention. I smiled, picking her up from her cradle."You're an exception, pumpkin. You're all the one good thing life has given me." I pinched her cheeks playfully and she giggled, holding on to my fingers."Quiet now love, let's not wake your brothers. You won't want to have to drag me with them, will you?""Bah-ha." I chuckled. It felt like she understood what I was saying even though she was just a baby. "So this is where you've been hiding?" A voice echoed from the shadows, startling me. "Faye?" I mumbled, frowning and she stepped out of the shadows, glaring at me. Arabella reached out to her excitedly and her eyes softened
Alec's POVI sat still in my chair lost in thoughts as Rome rambled on, giving me his reports but I could barely hear a word he was saying, not when my mind was totally occupied with thoughts of Ember.Never in a million years would I have expected Ember to suddenly kiss Tyler and I out of the blues in the presence of everyone. Although I was a little disappointed when I discovered that she only did it out of the influence of what she was drugged with. My eyes burnt in fury once I remembered that someone actually dared drug Ember with lecherous thoughts in mind. Too bad he died by her hands and not mine. He would have experienced worse things than death. Ember kissing Tyler and I was not the only shocking thing that blew our minds, finding out she actually killed different wolves from the Howling moon pack was more shocking. A smile crept on my face as a proud feeling washed over me.FLASHBACK Tyler and I sat still in the living room, the temperature dangerously low as we awaited t
Ember's POVMy face paled drastically as my memories came rushing in. The headache I felt initially was now non-existent and I could barely feel anything anymore. I was still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I actually killed someone, not just one person but more than 5 people all at once."Do you remember now?" Faye asked, releasing my hands and I chuckled nervously, stunning them all."That was simply an illusion right? I can't possibly have killed a lot of people like that on my own at my current strength, right? It has to be an illusion." I shook my head sideways, refusing to accept that it was real. The best explanation I could come up with was the fact that it was an illusion. "You should really stop undermining yourself, Ivy," Faye grinned, looking at me with a strange look in her eyes. But—""Don't even think of coming up with another crazy theory, Ivy Rose," Faye cut me short abruptly, taking me aback as she addressed me by my full name. I frowned, glaring at he
Ember's POVI groaned from my sleep, rolling on my side till I landed on the floor and let out a yelp."Fuck!" I cussed loudly, totally waking up from my sleep. I sat up on the ground, frowning as I looked around, no sign of Mia. That was strange, I always wake up to see Mia's face every morning. Not seeing her felt like I was missing something.I groaned, closing my eyes briefly as I felt a splitting headache. "Fuck this hurts," I grumbled, slowly dragging myself up from the ground. Besides the splitting headache, I felt like shit. Staring at my reflection in the mirror I couldn't help but scowl. I looked like I just came out of the deepest part of hell, looking miserable. First of all, my hair seemed to be everywhere and no matter how I tried to get it to relax, it wouldn't obey. Besides my hair, I was wearing a shirt that called me a bitch, very insulting. There's no way I would have or agreed to wear a shirt like this unless I wasn't in my right mind. Worst of all, my face looks
Ember's POVFaye huffed, rolling her eyes as she walked in, taking a seat beside me on the bed. "I've been standing there long enough to hear you ask questions about the healer you shouldn't be asking.""Why shouldn't I be asking?" I asked, arching my eyebrows at her. "Is it so wrong for me to want to know the woman who helped my kid and also took care of me while I was unconscious?""No, it's not wrong but no one appreciates you sticking your nose in things that have nothing to do with you," she retorted, taking me aback.Ok....... What the hell was wrong with her? I gave her a weird look trying to think of a million things that could be making her act out while Mia just stood aside, silently, not saying anything. "Look," she sighed, her face loosening as she faced me."I'm sorry I sound like a bitch just now but you really should stop asking around about her. It's not going to do anyone any good. There's a reason no one knows anything about her and a reason no one cares.""But I d
Ember's POVMy eyes slowly fluttered open as I laid still in bed, frowning. For the first time in a long time I had a different dream with no Brandon in it neither was I crying or in pain. What was more strange was that it felt so real. "Ivy, are you ok?" Mia asked, standing beside me, looking worried and I slowly sat up, frowning. "I'm ok, I just had the strangest dream and I don't know what to make of it.""A dream?" She frowned and I nodded positively. "Was it a nightmare? Did you see them again?" Mia questioned, both worried and irritated. Ever since I began having nightmares she's been worried. Although I tried to hide it from her, it's easier said than done. Nothing goes past Mia unless she chooses to ignore it."It wasn't a nightmare, this dream was different," I immediately replied, explaining. My eyes landed on the roses beside the table, my eyebrows arching at it in confusion. "The Lycan King brought it while you were asleep. They didn't want to interrupt your sleep," s
Alec's POVI stood by the doorway, leading to Ember's room quietly as I watched her sleep, a proud look on my face. It is of no doubt that Tyler and I were the luckiest men in the world to have her as our mate. Although, she barely acknowledged us her mate but it didn't mean I'll throw in the towel easily. Even if it takes years to finally get her to fall in love with us, I'll be by her side waiting. After all, I had all the time. Time was a small feat for Lycans. A sly grin formed on my face as I recalled the intimate moment we shared, right before her fight with Faye, causing blood rush down to my lower region, making me hard. Fuck! Just the mere thought of how perfect she is in my arms was enough to fuel my desire. Turning away right after it was exactly five minutes had to be the one of the hardest things I was forced to do. In all honesty, five minutes was barely enough to show her what it meant to be mine. I didn't need minutes, I needed hours, days………years, but I knew it wa