Emma's POV “You don't know?” Alex clicked a few times on his phone before handing it over to me. Opened on the phone screen was a long discussion forum.“What is it?” I took the phone from him and looked at the post which was currently going viral on social media. My eyes spread open in surprise as I recognized this, it was from the banquet.Turns out someone secretly shot a video of my and Stella's argument in the ball and posted it online. The video was circulating around and captioned as “The rumors are true, Alpha Draven and Emma Whitemane are getting divorced.”Last time when I told the media that we were getting a divorce, Draven used his influence and made every single media house delete the footage. The news never came out so the netizens never got to know that we were in the process of separating. But now, it was different!The cat was out of the bag and everyone was talking about it. Even if Draven wanted, he wouldn't be able to shut down the news this time.I scrolled thro
Emma's POV My childhood was miserable.I was abandoned in the middle of the forest when I was still a baby and the patrol guards were the ones who rescued me. Silver Moon pack has always been generous, they take in lone wolves and orphans all the time. Even though they were given the rank of an Omega and were made to lead the life of a slave, at least they took new wolves in unlike some rigid packs out there.My luck was better, or so that everyone thought. The Gamma of Silver Moon Pack, Austin Whitemane, and his wife, Dorothy, had just lost a child, so when they saw me, they readily took me in. To be raised as the daughter of the Gamma of the most powerful pack, you must expect that I lead a good life. It was promising at first, they pampered me until I was two years old and they welcomed Ernold, my brother. As soon as they had their own child, they tossed me aside like garbage. They did not kick me out of the house but did not treat me like their daughter, either. I was treated l
Emma's POV Gamma Austin breathed on the phone and said, “Okay, where are you now?”“Why?” I did not have a good feeling about it.He said, “Me and your mother are coming over to meet you.”“I don't think that is necessary.” I immediately turned down their suggestion. But they were determined, “Emma, either you tell me where you are on your own or I will call Draven.”My head started to hurt talking to him, I did not want them to go and bother Draven so I was forced to reveal my address.After hanging up, I asked Mrs Digory to make some extra food just in case they stayed back for dinner. I was not looking forward to entertaining them and for some reason, I felt like they were up to no good. They were not coming to meet me because they were worried about me but because they needed something.Ashel and Asher, who were watching all this from the sofa, asked me carefully, “Mom, is everything alright?”“Yes.” I sat down next to them and said, “Your grandparents are coming over to meet you
Emma's POV The housekeepers who were working around the house stopped when they heard me raise my voice. Mrs Digory came out and asked, “Is everything alright, Miss Whitemane?”“Yes, it is.” I said and asked her to go back to her work.As soon as she left, my dad grabbed my elbow and shook me. He was clutching my hand so tightly that the pain went throbbing down my veins.“Austin, what are you doing? Let her go.” My mother tried to stop him but he did not listen. He said, “You ruined the family's reputation by getting involved in that murder scandal, no one wants to marry your brother anymore. Being involved with the Sinclairs is our only way to climb back on the social ladder.”My eyes flared open, “But I didn't do it. I was wrongly accused.”“And you think any of us care?” He gritted his teeth and let go of my hand which was almost numb at this point. He said, “You caused this, now fix this too.”The couple turned around to leave and I asked, “And what if I don't?”Gamma Austin st
Emma's POVA few days later after these episodes, I got a call from Natalie while I was at work. I was elated when I received her call, “Hey! How are you? How was your trip?”“Boring. The food in France was too bland for my liking.” She complained. “You did not like it?” Natalie was gone for a whole month to attend a werewolf summit. Robin was the one who was originally supposed to attend this but since he was busy with the pack duties, Natalie went on his behalf to represent the Silver Moon pack. She said, “I am bored and craving some smash burger. Do you want to go out with me?”“Sure! My shift ends in an hour, I will meet you at your place.”“No, you stay there. I will come to pick you up.”“It's a date then.” I said before hanging up.“Who was it?” Ducian asked from behind, startling me, “Oh my God, doctor. You scared me.”“I am sorry. I didn't mean to do it.” He stepped back, trying to avoid any more awkwardness.I said, “It's alright. It was my friend Natalie.”Turns out Duci
Emma's POVNatalie and I looked at each other, what was this woman saying?As soon as she was done announcing, we saw the crowd churn around us. Some men even started to hoot and rub their palms suggestively while looking at us. Natalie held me protectively and scolded Desiree, “Hey, are you out of your damn mind? What are you doing?”“Shush! Do you want me to write a check for you too?”Natalie's expression changed, “You wouldn't dare.”“Some test me, Natalie. Just step aside and let all of us have fun.” She waved the piece of paper again and said, “Come on, people. Go ahead! Whoever strips her down first takes the money.”“No!” Natalie shoved me behind her and covered me, “Stop right now or I am calling the cops.” She took out her phone and started to dial.“Gosh! Take her away. She is ruining all the fun.”“No! Stop!” Two men grabbed Natalie as soon as Desiree's words fell. When I saw them take her aside, I started to panic.“Natalie! Let her go.” I tried to grab her but I was sto
Emma's POVI peeped out of the window to see his car. He was indeed here.I put on my jacket to protect myself from the cold and went out.“Miss, where are you going?” Mrs Digory, who was just coming out of the kitchen, asked me when she saw me hurrying me out. I said, “The Alpha is here to talk to me about the kid's schooling. I won't be long.”“Oh, okay.” She said before getting back to her work.As I was approaching the car, I could see his silhouette inside the car. The smoke escaping from his half-open window and the half-burnt cigarette butts near his side of the car told me that he was smoking.This did not look like a good sign to me.I heard him unlock his car as I got closer; I opened the door and went in.“Draven, what time is it? Why are you here so late.” I asked and the man did not move. He kept sucking on the cigarette as if his life depended on it.A minute passed and he still did not reply, so I asked again, “Will you tell me or should I go back inside?”“Care to tell
Draven's POVI stared at the divorce documents sitting on my table. Standing next to me was Robin, worried that I was too silent.I can't believe this. It was not even three days and she had already sent me another divorce notice. Just how desperate was she to end our marriage and go live with that asshole again. The more I looked at it, the more I wanted to strangle her.I picked up the document and tossed it in the dustbin wordlessly.“Alpha, are you sure about this? You might be angering Miss Whitemane with this.” Robin said.I replied, “I don't care. I am not going to divorce her this easily, let her work for it.” I opened my laptop and started typing something on it, “Did you do what I asked you to?”“Yes, Alpha. Every single one in the video is taken care of and Miss Sinclair is already on her way back to Italy.”“Good. You can leave now.” I was still in the office last night, doing some work, when I received an anonymous email. It was just a short message with a video attache
Emma's POVThe hum of the airport was a blur in my ears as my focus remained on Desiree’s face.“Desiree?” I involuntarily called out her name, causing her to look up. The usual haughty confidence that had been always there in Desiree’s eyes were replaced by flickers of shock when she us.She came to a halt right in front of us, staring at our faces as if we had caught her red handed or something.I barely had time to process her presence before Draven’s voice sliced through the tension. “What are you doing here?” Draven’s tone was sharp, authority laced in every syllable. Desiree tilted her head, an infuriating smile playing on her lips, “What does it look like? I mean, why do people even come to Hawaii? I am here for a mini vacation.” “I thought I made it very clear—no one leaves the pack.” Draven said, his voice dropping to a dangerous tone.Desiree shrugged nonchalantly, “Oh, I saw your little decree, Alpha. I just chose to ignore it.” I glanced at Draven, his jaw clenched
Emma's POVThe security room was a cramped, dimly lit space filled with monitors and buzzing equipment. The owner fumbled with the controls, his hands shaking as he brought up the footage from the day of the kidnapping. I stood to the side, my arms wrapped tightly around myself as I watched the grainy footage play out on the screens. Her mind raced with a whirlwind of emotions—fear, hope, anger, and an overwhelming gratitude for Draven. I glanced at him out of the corner of my eye. He stood tall and unyielding, his sharp features illuminated by the flickering screens. There was something about him that made me feel safe, even in the face of the chaos surrounding us. “Here.” Draven said, pointing to one of the screens. The footage showed the children playing near the entrance of the restaurant, their laughter faint but audible. The grainy footage played on repeat, the flickering image of Asher and Ashel being dragged away at gunpoint seared into my mind. Three men—faceless, thei
Emma's POVMy mind was unable to process what was going on. Draven asked, “So, you were not intending to return my son if I stepped down from the position?”“Yes. We don't even have your son, Alpha.” The man said.“Where is he? How can I get him back?”“No idea.” He shrugged, “Maybe the group who has your son has a second task for you.”Draven was silent for a while, staring blankly at the screen. We could feel the tension well up in the room as his gaze intensified. Suddenly, he let out a chuckle confusing everyone.He let out a cold laughter before stopping abruptly, “The day I find you, I will wipe out your entire clan.”The man grunted before saying, “We will see about that. As for now, come get your kid.”The line went silent, indicating that the call was hung up.Draven stood up and came out of the room, I rushed to him immediately. Even though I heard everything, I was still in denial that our situation was so messed up. I asked him, “How is everything? You will get the kids b
Emma's POVDraven's phone beeped, notifying him of an incoming message. He checked it and the expression on his face told me that it was from those men. He said, “Okay, I will go now.”The Alpha played smart here and decided to attend the video call from the investigation room. Not only was there a camera to record everything, even we could watch everything unfold through the one way mirror. Before the call, Draven made sure to alter the investigation room to look more like a hotel room. He did not want the kidnappers to get the hint that we were already in talks with the cops.I was shivering involuntarily watching all of this unfold, and Alex was always there to tell me that it was alright and that we would find the kids. I didn't even have the strength in me to respond to him, all I did was nod mindlessly while my eyes were hooked on Draven.He sat down on the chair and opened the laptop in front of him. His fingers flew across the keyboard, creating a symphony out of the clicking
Emma's POVThe tension in the air was suffocating as I paced the small room, my heart racing in sync with my restless thoughts. The kids…Draven…The pack…Everything was in shambles, all because of me. I looked at Draven, he had been silent since the call was hung up. It was worrying me more and more. I have always seen him as a man who was clear about his next move, it was my first time seeing him so clueless. It was haunting me.Alex stood by my side protectively, even though he was bleeding he refused to leave me alone. I know he was blaming himself deep down as well. Just then I saw Robin walk into the room, his pace as brisk as always.“Alpha!” He greeted Draven who was silently staring at his phone.The man nodded his head in acknowledgment and asked, “Do we have anything?”Robin nodded and said, “They were smart and kept their IP bouncing but we managed to find their location. They are in the forest near the pack.”My eyes widened, a flicker of hope piercing through the dark
Draven's POVI looked him dead in the eye and said in the most impolite tone possible, “Stay out of this, Alex. You have no idea what you are dealing with. This is family business.”The mutt did not say anything but he did not break eye contact either. It was as if he was challenging me.Before I could say anything, Emma spoke up in her meek voice, “Let's not do this here…”I gave Alex a scornful look before asking Emma why she did not heed my order and come back to the pack. The Emma I have known for so long was not this irresponsible and definitely not someone who would put our kids at risk. I was desperate to know what changed.“I did not know it was serious.”Did not think it was serious? I did not know how to react to it. How can a summon given to the entire pack by the Alpha himself not be of importance? Why would anyone think it was not important unless…My eyes widened in shock as I realised. She did not take it seriously because she thought it was a bluff!I said, “You must h
Draven's POVI looked him dead in the eye and said in the most impolite tone possible, “Stay out of this, Alex. You have no idea what you are dealing with. This is family business.”The mutt did not say anything but he did not break eye contact either. It was as if he was challenging me.Before I could say anything, Emma spoke up in her meek voice, “Let's not do this here…”I gave Alex a scornful look before asking Emma why she did not heed my order and come back to the pack. The Emma I have known for so long was not this irresponsible and definitely not someone who would put our kids at risk. I was desperate to know what changed.“I did not know it was serious.”Did not think it was serious? I did not know how to react to it. How can a summon given to the entire pack by the Alpha himself not be of importance? Why would anyone think it was not important unless…My eyes widened in shock as I realised. She did not take it seriously because she thought it was a bluff!I said, “You must h
Draven's POVThe sound of the private jet’s engines faded as I descended the steps onto the Hawaiian tarmac, my strides purposeful and my mind consumed with worry. I didn't even have the time to properly pack or prepare. The moment I got to know that the children were missing, everything else had ceased to matter. Emma. The kids. My entire focus was on finding them and bringing them home. The sun blazed overhead, its warmth doing nothing to thaw the ice in my veins. As I approached the sleek black SUV waiting to take me to Emma’s resort from where the kids had vanished, Robin jogged up beside me. His phone was in his hand and his serious face was grim. "I just got the word." Robin said, falling into step, “Miss Whitemane has been arrested."I froze as his words didn’t register at first, "What did you just say?""Arrested.” Robin repeated, "Apparently, she caused a scene trying to find the kids. Police didn’t take kindly to it."My jaw tightened, the veins in my neck throbbing. A
Draven's POVThe scout barely had time to catch his breath as he came rushing into my cabin, “Alpha, we have an emergency.”The panic on his face was evident and I looked at Robin wordlessly. This matter seemed to require my urgent attention, so I hung up on the call and looked at him, “What happened!”The scout caught his breath and said, “We have new intel about the Rogues.”My eyebrows furrowed themselves and my ears perked up. It was never good news when it was about the Rogues.“They are rallying up into an organized force this time, not the usual scatterbrained attacks. Worse, they have a new benefactor, someone powerful enough to pull their strings.”“What?” Robin was shook. Someone was helping the Rogues? Why would anyone want to help those sinister, good for nothing?I inquired, “Are we positive?”“Yes. We are positive.” The scout, “Whatever they are planning, it is huge.”The implications were clear: danger wasn’t lurking in the shadows anymore; it was at the gates.I didn’