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 groaned in frustration for the millionth time, tired of doing nothing and just laying in bed all day."Are you ok, Ivy?" Mia asked, looking worried."Do I look ok?" I frowned, looking irritated and she remained silent, having nothing to say. The kids were presently asleep in Faye's room and I didn't want to wake them up.I've been holed up here in my room for as long as I can remember and it's frustrating, just staying in bed and doing nothing. How the hell was I to have my revenge on Brandon if all I do is sleep and wake up?As much as I hated to admit it, I was weak and couldn't even protect myself. The sight of blood was enough to knock me unconscious.If I wanted to take down the bloodhound pack, I needed to get stronger and I wasn't going to become stronger by laying in bed all day, doing absolutely nothing.I immediately sat up, surprising Mia. I wore a determined look on my face, ready to make a change."What are you planning to do Ivy?" Mia frowned, her eyes fill
Ember's POV"I thought you wanted to tell me how to get myself off Faye's hate list? Where are you suddenly taking me to?" I frowned, blindly following Mia as she led to God knows where."You need to see what I'm about to show you first. It will help you understand better even without an explanation," she replied, grinning.Mia was about to tell me how to get myself off Faye's hate list when she suddenly stopped and said it was better if she showed me instead. I had no idea what she plans on showing me but I believe it has something to do with Faye.Not knowing where Faye was, she left to make a finding before coming back to drag me along with her.I looked around, recognizing the route we were taking. We were heading towards the training room. I was gradually becoming familiar with the entire building. It was the best thing to do since I was stuck here for the next six months."Why the training room anyways? What would Faye want there anyways? She doesn't look like the type that figh
Ember's POVI huffed in annoyance, shuffling through the dresses in the wardrobe but none was to my taste. They were all bland and they didn't have the sparkle I wanted.I needed new clothes!There was a knock on the door, drawing my attention."Who is there?" I asked."It's me Luna," Mia replied and I rolled my eyes."I told you to knock two times and come in unless I tell you not to." She opened the door, coming in and she chuckled nervously, scratching her head."I'm sorry Ivy. I've just kinda gotten used to always knocking and waiting till I'm asked to come in.""You need to unlearn that if you're going to be my personal maid, I can't always be reminding you what to do. What's in your hands anyways?" I frowned, glancing at the packaged box in her hands."Oh, I brought this for you, Ivy," she said, handing the package item to me and I took it, intrigued."What's this?" I tore the package open, finding a flowered gown and some boots in the box, surprising me."How did you know?" I l
Ember's POVI grinned mischievously, everything going in accordance to my plan. I had Faye's attention now but one more push and she might eventually blow up in my face.The only thing stopping her right now were her brothers but I doubt I could use them as shield any longer if I decided to push Faye's button more."Provoking Faye is not a way of playing Cupid, Luna," Mia said, panicking and I rolled my eyes."Why are you so scared Mia? I'm literally the one doing all the provoking, you're just doing your work and following me around as my personal maid.""That's the issue Luna! Faye can't touch you at the moment to get back at you. She'll only end up incurring the wrath of the Lycan Kings. If she can't touch you, who do you think she'll go for next?" She asked and I hummed, thinking."Definitely not the kids," I shook my head sideways, eliminating them from her hit list. She adored my kids too much to hurt them just to get back at me. I saw first-hand how she adores my babies as thou
Ember's POV"Murderer!" They all yelled at me, calling me names and throwing things at me as they dragged me around.The pain, the shame, the torment, I could feel them all as tears rolled down my eyes in torrents."I didn't kill him. Please, believe me, I didn't kill him," I kept saying but no one was ready to listen to me. They were all convinced that I was the murderer, and whatever I said only aggravated them more.How could I possibly kill a man that loved me and treated me just like his daughter when I had no one. How can they believe I could possibly kill him?In the midst of the insults and shame, I saw Brandon and Emily standing aside, kissing, and giggling at whatever it is they found funny. I gritted my teeth in anger, remembering it all.It was all because of them!Everyone turned on me and my unborn babies because of them.They set me up!I gritted my teeth in anger, the betrayal I felt drowning the pain I felt from how I was being treated by the pack members. The pain co
Ember's POV"Are you sure you're okay, Ivy?" Everest eyed me suspiciously. I haven't been myself since Alec and Tyler left. I kept zoning out and thinking about how good it felt when they both kissed me. I never felt this good when Brandon kissed me.This all felt different and the thought of it alone drives me nuts.How could they spark up this much emotion in me all at once?"Ivy Rose?" Everest called, bringing me back to reality."I'm fine, Everest," I assured him, smiling tight-lipped."Liar," he muttered under his breath, not saying it out loud but I could hear him. How was I to tell him that Alec and Tyler were the sole reason I was this way? I couldn't possibly tell him all the inhumane things they did to my poor, innocent body.We stood outside the sparring grounds, just at the entrance. Faye was already on the sparring grounds warming up, the guards and servants gathered around and filled the seats to watch the fight, cheering loudly for her. But for some reason, it did nothi
Ember's POV "You know Ivy, you still have a chance to back out of the fight and save your pretty face, the horror you're about to put it through," Mia said, helping me dress up."I'm already as nervous as it is and the last thing I want is for you to give me more reasons to be scared, Mia," I replied, frowning. "If you're not going to encourage me I'd rather not hear you talk," I added. "I'm just watching out for you," she muttered under her breath, frowning and I remained silent, not saying anything. I knew better than anyone else that she was simply scared for me and I wouldn't blame her. Who wouldn't be scared at the knowledge of fighting a Lycan known as a demon. No matter how brave I'm trying to be, I still can't help but be equally scared. Mia was right, I still had the chance to back out now but it was not an option for me. “How about this; I add some laxative to Faye's meal. It would give you more chances of winning and coming out of the fight with a less battered face,"
Ember's POVI stood in front of the mirror, frowning. It's been two days since I took up the challenge to fight Faye and win but right now, I don’t feel so sure of winning anymore. One day of training with Everest and I was beginning to understand why I couldn't win against Faye. My chance of ever beating Everest in a fight right now is one out of ten but yet Faye did it effortlessly. How the heck was I to beat Faye if I can't even beat Everest in a fight? Even the guards that are considered weaklings to Faye were still stronger than me. I could take on a few guards and have a chance at winning after the little drilling I got from Everest but I was still nowhere close to beating Faye.With each hour that passes by, I grow cold feet and I can't seem to help it. Ever since Rome told me about Faye being the legendary Lycan that fights like a demon, I just can't help but feel like I made the biggest mistake of my life by ever choosing to pick a fight with Faye. The option of giving up
Ember's POV Mia's mutterings about how I was dead kept ringing in my head and although I wanted to act tough and not care, a part of me couldn't help but be worried that I might have gone ahead of myself. Taking Faye down in one trial might be an issue. The fact that I didn't know her fighting style was also an issue. Alec already gave me a hint of the others fighting style but not of Faye because she was not part of those taking part in my training. Mia also had no idea. The only thing that she actually knew was that Faye was a strong foe and so far she has bested all the guards. Only Alec, Tyler, Rome and Everest could actually beat her in a fight, others can't. So I decided to try out a little experiment. I picked a random guard to spar with me and the outcome was hideous. It left me with a beautiful black eye. Mia went from being scared for me to being amused by my new look. There's no doubt about this, if Mia is right and Faye is truly stronger than all the guards and y
Ember's POV "Ember!" Faye squealed loudly, bursting into my room. "Keep your voice down Faye," I glared at her, taking her by surprise. "You'll wake the kids up." She gaped at me in surprise, her eyes soon overshadowed by disappointment. "How is it that you're already awake this early?" She asked, frowning and I smiled, combing my hair out. "Well, I couldn't sleep for long so I woke up quite early," I lied through my teeth, smiling at my reflection in the mirror. Truth was that I spent the remaining hours of my night talking to Everest. Never for once would I have envisioned Everest and I, sitting down to have a decent conversation. Not only did I get to know Everest better he helped keep my attention away from my nightmares and there was this warmth that came with him. My stance of him being an asshole was begining to stand on a shaky ground not until he suggested me sneaking into Alec's room or Tyler's room and getting myself a good fuck because I was acting like an old
Ember's POVI smiled in satisfaction, staring out of the window enjoying the cool breeze of the night, the moon casting a soft glow on my face.I was happy and so was my wolf. For my wolf, she bubbled in excitement within me because she finally got to prove how strong willed she is to our mate. It was funny but well, what could I say?Not like I cared about any of that.For me, I'm happy that I have a chance of winning the deal, and getting Alec and Tyler to finally fulfill their own part of the bargain and allow me to train and work. Enough to get stronger and have my revenge.My heart clenched in pain as I thought about Brandon, smiling sadly as I stared into the moon.It wouldn't be long now, I'll make him pay for everything he did. Arabella cooed from her crib, muttering incoherent words and grabbing my attention."Arabella," I smiled, turning my attention to her to see her eyes widely awake."You should be asleep you little devil," I tickled her and she chortled, trying to move a
Ember's POV"It's starting!" Faye shrieked loudly, rushing to sit beside me on the bed as we began watching everything happening in the garden through our laptop.It was Faye's plan that we should place a camera in the garden to watch the whole thing since staying in the garden wouldn't be feasible. She also connected the camera to the screens she put up in the house for everyone to watch.Everest is very observant according to Faye and our presence in the garden won't go unnoticed by him which is why we had to leave. Although I still felt it would have been more fun to watch it all from the garden but well, I guess we'll just have to make do with this instead.After Faye dragged Everest to the garden and pushed him into the garden, locking him in with a banquet of flowers in his hands, he stood still for a while glaring at the door.The moment Faye joined me on the bed, the candles in the garden suddenly lit up, illuminating the path of the red carpet we had laid out for him with our
Ember's POVConvincing Alan to take a bold step and express his feelings to Everest took a lot of energy from me. Alan was sweet, charming and definitely Everest type of guy according to Faye when I introduced him to her.He was way better than Ryan who is simply a jackass.I still didn't understand why Everest didn't notice someone as charming as this. It is true when they say love is blind. It not only makes you blind to others around you, it makes you blind to the toxicity of the person you are with.My mind drifted to Brandon and he found a way to sneak back into my thoughts even though I've been trying so hard not to think about him.Never for once, did he show me a toxic side to him. Or was it just possible I was simply blind to it all?I sighed, drowning in my thoughts."Luna," Mia called, stepping into the garden with the guards I punished this afternoon, dressed in maid's clothing. I immediately snapped out of it, facing her."I brought them to help. I figured they would be