Emma's POV“Yes, I just got off the phone with my colleague. Alpha Draven came over to the office and talked to the higher-ups on your behalf.” Alex said.I was both shocked and curious, “What did he say?”“I don't know much but if we were to believe my coworker, he convinced the council to give you some time to prove your innocence.”“I see.”The man then asked, “How are you now? Natalie told me that you almost got yourself killed.”“Yeah.” I chuckled, “It was foolish of me. Lesson learned, never go inside the crowd who are thirsty for your blood.”Alex also said that when he watched the interview with Doctor James, he had nothing but praise for him, “Your boss is a good man.”I looked at Doctor James who was standing in a distance and talking to someone on the call. I smiled, “Yes, I did not expect to receive so much support from him.”“We all stand with you, Emma. Don't worry! Everything will be alright.”By the time I hung up, Ducian hung up on the call too. He came to us looking
Emma's POVThe next day…I changed my hospital gown and headed downstairs for breakfast. I was feeling a lot better than yesterday so was able to move around. Sonia was accompanying me and we were chatting about something random when Merely came in rushing, “Emma! Emma! Emma!”“Woah, slow down! What happened!”“You won't believe who the Alpha has called to examine Iniya.” She said, her time hardly able to contain the admiration.“Who is it?”“It's Alan Portman.”I choked on my coffee, “Alan Portman? As in the Alan Portman?”“Yes!”“Are you kidding me?” Sonia too was shocked. The girl shook her head and said, “I am not. I just saw him in Doctor James's office, they were discussing the case.”I could not believe it. Alan Portman was a celebrity in the doctor's world. A world-renowned doctor from London who was known for his excellence and achievements in the medical field. Every young doctor aspired to become at least half as good as him. “How did Draven manage to call him?” I was
Emma's POVSince there was no reporter to shove their mic in my face or any crazy protestor to attack me, Draven finally allowed me to go back home. He was the one who took me back home too!As soon as I reached home, I had both Ashel and Asher welcome me at the door with balloons and flowers. They immediately ran into my hands, Asher said, “Mommy, don't even do that again.”I caressed the back of their head with my palm. Both of them were scared and I felt terrible for making them go through this.I promised them that I would be more careful next time. After dropping me off, Draven did not stick there any longer. He said that he had some urgent work and drove off. Alex and Natalie came to visit me! I said, “Alex, didn't you come back to the pack this morning?” I asked as I guided them to the couch.He said, “Yes but I was worried about you. I had to meet you.”“How was the work?” I asked and the man folded his hands together. He said, “I think you were onto something. There was no
Emma's POVMidway, the conversation suddenly shifted to me. My mother asked, “We heard about the scandal. We were so worried! Good thing Draven had your back or else you would have been wrongly accused.”Draven replied, “I did not do anything. Emma was innocent, truth would have come out one way or another.”“No, Draven. You are just being humble.” He said, “You have taken good care of Emma and we are thankful for it. We could not ask for a better son-in-law.”I clenched my fist, how could they lie so well?Draven let out a small smile and did not say anything. The housekeeper notified us that the lunch was ready. As soon as I looked at the antique dining table which has been in this family for several generations now, I was reminded of my childhood. In this large table which could accommodate 16 people, I would be asked to sit on the farthest chair. While my parents and Erold would be enjoying their meal like a happy family, I would be made to eat in the cold corner.I blinked and s
Emma's POVAs soon as Draven’s words fell, my parents’ faces lit up like a bloody Christmas tree. They said, “Did you not see the news? The rumors of your divorce are the latest talk of the town.”“Wow, I never knew that.” He commented nonchalantly before dealing with his cards.My mind was a mess right now and I was compelled to interrupt.I said, “Draven. What are you talking about? Weren't we going to get a divorce?”“That was just a misunderstanding.” He looked at my parents and said, “Emma was upset with me because of a few things and impulsively wanted to get a divorce but everything is okay now. We are working on our relationship.”“Good good!” My mother said, “I don't understand the system of divorce. If the Moon Goddess has brought you together, it is a blessing. One should not irrationally end a marriage and bring disgrace to her blessing.”I glared at the man sitting next to me. If I could, I wanted to dig all my nails on his neck and drink his blood.Now there was no way I
Emma's POVI returned to the hospital a week later. Everyone was excited to welcome me back!The girls had flooded my table with greeting cards. I was going through them all until my eyes fell on a box of chocolates and roses. “Wow! These girls sure have invested.” I picked up the bouquet of fresh flowers and smelled it. While I was doing it, Doctor James came in. He said, “Welcome back to the hospital.”“Doctor James! So good to see you.”“So good to see you too. The West Wing missed you.” He shoved his hands inside his coat and said.I smiled, “Thank you. I missed working too. Doctor James, it was brutal of you to have asked me to take a leave for a week.”He interrupted me and said, “You don't have to be so formal with me anymore.”“What do you mean?”“I mean don't call me Doctor James anymore. Call me by my name.” He said, projecting a rare smile. I was taken aback, “Are you for real? I can call you by your first name?”“Yes. That's what I said.”“Okay, got it Ducian.” I said an
Ducian's POVLove doesn't hit you often but when it does, it makes sure the impact lasts a while.When I first met Emma, I knew that she was extraordinary but little did I expect that I would end up being attracted to her. I have no idea when this happened. Was it the first time I saw her giving an interview?Was it the time she called me Doctor Strange? Or was it the time when we were working together?I don't know! I can't say. All I knew was I felt something for her that I had not felt for another girl before.So when I learned that Emma got into another trouble, my first reaction was not of surprise. The girl was such a scandalmonger! But when I went to the hospital and was told what happened, I understood the severity of the issue.Rumors were coming from every corner but I knew one thing for sure, I wasn't going to trust anything until I heard it from Emma herself.Just like that when she told me that she didn't do it, I trusted her blindly! I did not require any proof or what
Emma's POVI did not have the kind of dress that one would wear to the Seductive Fox. This club was unlike any other club where you can just walk in wearing whatever you want. It was frequented by the people of the higher society so the dress code was very important.I called Natalie and asked her if I could borrow one of her dresses, and she gladly agreed. Even the kids did not make a fuss when I told them that I would have to stall the game night. In turn, they asked me to have fun and not worry about them.I caught a cab to the club and went in. I had to show my identity card to be let in. It was my first time visiting this place and I was not surprised, it was just like how you would stereotypical rich club to be.Expensive drinks, expensive techno music, and old, rich men blowing their money on beautiful, skinny strippers. I was watching all this when a waiter came to me and asked how he could help me. “Oh, thank you for asking.” I showed him the invitation and asked, “Could yo
Emma's POVMy composure crumbled. “Draven,” I choked out, “I don’t know what’s happening to me. I am hallucinating. I think I am losing my mind.”“Hey, hey. Breathe. Tell me what happened.”I swallowed hard, my fingers trembling as I sent him my location, “Please, hurry.”“I AM on my wa.,” he assured me. “Stay put.”Just as I hung up, movement caught my eye. A figure stood in the middle of the road, draped in a black robe.My pulse spiked. My instincts screamed at me to drive, to leave, but something held me in place. Slowly, I rolled down my window. “Do you need help?”No response.My phone chimed again. I glanced at the message from Draven—Almost there.When I lifted my gaze, the figure was gone.A shiver ran down my spine. I scanned the area, my breath catching when I turned to my side—The figure stood right next to my window.I barely had time to gasp. My heart slammed against my ribs, my chest tightening with panic. The woman’s hood cast deep shadows over her face, but I could f
Emma's POVJust when I thought that I was hearing things, I heard her again, “Mom… Can you hear me?”The voice was faint, distant, but unmistakable. My heart leaped into my throat and I gasped, my breath hitching as I heard the familiar voice echo through my head.“Ashel?” I called, my eyes darting frantically around the dimly lit space. But there was no one there, just the cold walls and the flickering bulb above me.My heart pounded against my ribs and I was dying to just hear her voice one more time. “Ashel!” I yelled again, desperation creeping into my voice.“Mom, please save me. I am scared.” Her unmistakable voice spoke to me.“I am here. I will get you, sweetie. Don’t be scared.” I pressed my ear against the door to see if anyone was there and heard the faint mutters of the housekeepers talking to themselves. I started pounding on the door with clenched fists, “Let me out!”The initial chatter stopped dramatically and there was dead silence now.A sharp wave of panic surged th
The air was thick with tension as I watched Traces disappear into the hallway, his silhouette fading into the distance of the Pack house. My heart twisted with unease. The children. Where were they? Were they safe? Every second that passed felt like an eternity, the weight of uncertainty pressing down on my chest like an iron hand.And then, out of nowhere, a sudden wave of dizziness washed over me. The ground beneath me tilted, my vision blurring at the edges. A soft gasp escaped my lips as my knees buckled. I tried to stabilize myself and grab something to help me from falling but alas, it was too late. I didn't even have time to prepare or understand what was going on, I just felt my body fall towards the ground.I closed my eyes, preparing for the impact but before I could hit the ground, a pair of strong arms caught me mid-fall. The scent of embers and something unmistakably him enveloped me, steadying me even as my head spun."Emma!" Draven’s voice was sharp with concern, his gr
Emma's POVThe air was thick with tension as I watched Traces disappear into the hallway, his silhouette fading into the distance of the Pack house. My heart twisted with unease. The children. Where were they? Were they safe? Every second that passed felt like an eternity, the weight of uncertainty pressing down on my chest like an iron hand.And then, out of nowhere, a sudden wave of dizziness washed over me. The ground beneath me tilted, my vision blurring at the edges. A soft gasp escaped my lips as my knees buckled. I tried to stabilize myself and grab something to help me from falling but alas, it was too late. I didn't even have time to prepare or understand what was going on, I just felt my body fall towards the ground.I closed my eyes, preparing for the impact but before I could hit the ground, a pair of strong arms caught me mid-fall. The scent of embers and something unmistakably him enveloped me, steadying me even as my head spun."Emma!" Draven’s voice was sharp with conc
Emma's POVMy fingers curled around the armrest as the plane finally touched down. The turbulence had been mild, but my exhaustion made everything feel heavier, the vibrations of the landing rumbling through my already tense body. More than twenty-four hours had passed since I last slept, but fatigue had yet to claim me. Restlessness coiled tight in my chest, refusing to let go.I stole a glance at Draven beside me. He was checking his phone, his sharp features set in a mask of unreadable focus. The moment the aircraft doors opened and we stepped into the terminal, his phone rang. The distinct vibration pattern told me it was Robin. Draven did not even waste a second and picked up the call immediately.“What is it?” His voice was low and controlled, but I could sense the undercurrent of tension.I stayed close as he listened, his expression darkening with every second. By the time he hung up, his jaw was clenched so tight I thought it might crack.He asked, “Are you sure you have the
Alex's POVDesiree froze on her spot and looked at me and Robin simultaneously, “What? Was I not supposed to say that out loud?”I narrowed my eyes as I gestured toward the tattoo on the grainy surveillance photo, “Do you even know what this means?”Desiree scoffed, a smirk playing at the corners of her lips as she crossed her arms, “Of course I do. I spent the majority of my life in Italy, Alex. You think I wouldn’t know about the underworld?”“Desiree, I swear on the Moon Goddess I will send you back to the pack on the very next flight if you are playing around with me.”“I don’t need to, Mr Frost. I am already bored here, I won’t give you a useless puzzle to solve so that you spend more time here investigating. Honestly, I just want to get out of here.”Robin and I exchanged glances, not sure how to react to this new information that was revealed to us. The girl looked too confident in what she was saying, there was no way she could be messing with us. But still, we could not blind
Alex's POVI stood near the edge of the tarmac, arms crossed, watching as Draven and Emma disappeared into the terminal. I could not shake Emma’s worried face off my head, Ashel and Asher were her whole life, and losing them was putting her in a spiral. I exhaled sharply, pushing away the gnawing feeling of unease that settled in my gut. For some reason, I felt like this was happening all because of me. I was the one who bought them here, I was the one who was responsible for their safety. I should have looked after them, but instead, I slacked off and now not only Emma’s family but the entire pack was in shambles.I have to find the kids, no matter what! And I had no time to waste, the time was ticking fast and I had to be quick.Just as I turned on my heel, ready to leave, a slow, deliberate smirk caught my attention. Desiree.She stood a few feet away, her arms lazily draped across her chest, eyes gleaming with a knowing amusement that instantly put me on edge. My jaw clenched seei
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