Emma's POV“Hello, baby doll.” The man who said this had a mask on his face and only his eyes were visible. The dim lighting of the car wasn't helping me much either but his voice was imprinted in my head. “X?” I said and he shrugged his shoulders, “Did not expect me, did you?”“W-What are you doing here? How did you know I was here?”I could not believe that he was in front of me, in flesh and blood. I knew I was going to meet him but I never knew it would be today.“Your friend was admitted and you were not home. I made a lucky guess, I guess.” He said before signaling for me to come in, “Hop in.”“No.” I said. There was no way I was getting in the car with him. I don't even know if it was really him or just an imposter. Also, even if it was him, I don't know what his intentions were.“Why not?” He put his elbow on his seat and looked at me.I said, “I… I don't know what your intentions are. You can't just show up here and ask me to come with you. I don't even know you.”“Then let
Emma's POVI did not know what to do, I just stood there not knowing how to react.Why would he give me his gun?Does he trust me so much that I won't try to misuse the opportunity?Is it some kind of conspiracy to drag me down?Is that gun even real?X furrowed his eyebrows and bent down to match my height, “What is going on inside your tiny brain?”“I don't know if I can trust you.” I said, “I don't even know if you are real.”His eyes softened and he pulled back. He took out his phone and with a single hand, tapped a few times on the screen with his thumb. Once he stopped, my phone vibrated and I checked it.It was a message from X, saying, ‘I am real.’My grip on my phone tightened. There was no denying it anymore! He is indeed the man I have been talking with all this time.I had so many questions in my head.Why did he show up now?Why is he no longer keeping his identity a secret?What are his motives?I opened my mouth to say something but he interfered with me before I could
Alex's POVAfter Emma left, I fell back on the bed and looked out of the window. What happened today felt like a bittersweet dream to me. She was right there, I had almost kissed her but then I was reminded that I can never be the one she loves. I realized that all I could do was maybe sway her for a moment but I could never have her heart.I don't know what was holding her back.She was no longer in love with Draven.There was no one who was courting her as far as I know.What exactly was it that I lacked that was holding her from giving me a chance?I might never know.I have been rejected so many times by her. I have spent so many years being there for her but nothing has seemed to move her.She sees me only as a friend and has clearly drawn the line.But… What can I do?I can't force her to love me, nor can I force myself to stop loving her. I don't want to bother her either, if me loving her was causing her the slightest discomfort, I would want to stop it. But how?I looked out
Alex's POVI was at a loss for words now and my eyes involuntarily scanned Desiree’s face with eyes of suspicion. She looked me back in the eye and all I could see behind those carefully eye-lined eyes were nothing but remorse.I shook my head slightly and saw her again. She was not lying. She seemed to mean everything she had just said.I said, “There is nothing to clear between us. You can leave.”I yanked my bedsheet and stepped out of my bed to go out for some fresh air. I thought my business was done here but she was stubborn. She stood in front of me, barring my path, “Please don't say that. You hate me. I don't want that.”“Why do you care if I hate you or not? I am friends with Emma; I am an enemy, too.” I stepped back, distancing myself from her.She said, “Emma is not my enemy. Why would you think that?”“Are you seriously asking me that after treating her like shit all these years?”Desiree lowered her eyes when she was asked that question. She said, “You can't blame me. S
Emma's POVThe car was awfully silent as we drove down that lonely road. As we went further and further, away from the city, everything was getting silent and peaceful. I looked out of the window, enjoying the moon which was illuminating the night sky.Xavier looked over at me and said, “You are quiet.”“Hmmm?” I was startled and looked over at him.He smiled like a devil seeing me all fidgety and scared. He said, “It's hilarious.”“What is?”“You being so scared after talking so big in call.”My face flushed out of embarrassment and I looked away, refusing to participate in the conversation.He added, “You are so fearless all the time, but why are you being a scared kitten around me.”“I don't know. Maybe because I don't know you and you are taking me to some place I don't even know about.”He pretended to pout, “You cannot complain about me taking you out. I have made sure you have everything to feel safe. I even gave you my gun.”I had no answer for this. He did go above and beyond
Emma's POV“Like it?” He asked as he leaned on the car dashboard.“I love it. It's so beautiful.” I said with a smile.“I am glad.” I heard him say. I inhaled the pollution-free air of the hill; it was something I had never experienced before.I don't know when was the last time I found Silvermoon beautiful. Every time I looked at it, all I felt was hatred and disgust. The silence was hindered by the sound of a lighter being flicked. I turned around to see Xavier trying to light up a cigarette.“Hey.” I said and he looked up at me. I shook my head negatively and he understood what I meant.He flicked the lighter close and tucked it in his back pocket, “The lady doesn't like smoke?”“I don't mind usually but don't do it now.” I said, “Besides, is it fun to slowly kill yourself? You might as well jump down this hill if you are so keen on taking your own life.”“I play with my life enough.” He said and stood next to me. He said, “You know, this is my favorite place. I come here whenever
Emma's POVXavier has so many things like this that I could not understand if he was just joking or actually meaning those.I asked, trying to force a smile, “You are joking, right?”He did not say anything but the eerie silence was a resounding answer. I said, “Xavier, are you seriously contemplating killing someone?”“Yeah. What's the problem? She leaves Earth and leaves along with her your problems. Besides…” His tone turned chilling as he said, “She had the guts to even think about hurting you. She needs to face the consequences of hurting something I am protecting.”“You are out of your mind! You won't do any such thing.” At this point, I did not even consider the possibility that maybe killing someone is not within his power. I have seen his men kill my kidnappers mercilessly, that was enough to speak volumes about him as their boss.I said, “Also, Draven won't let it go if you hurt her.”“I will also take care of Draven.” My face turned as pale as a ghost, and I just stared at
Emma's POVA week passed just like that and there wasn't much development. I was continuing my work at the hospital and my kids were getting busier and busier with school stuff. Alexander was out of the hospital and he resumed his work for the divorce proceedings.This time, we had more evidence of Draven's atrocities and the case was stronger against him. I was heavily relieved because there was a huge chance of the verdict ending in my favour.There was not much time left so I was also going through job listings for once we moved out of this stupid pack.That day, I was in the common room, and we were chatting about the usual things. Our conversation got interrupted when a delivery guy knocked on our door.“Yes?” We all turned to look at him and asked.He checked the package in his hand and said, “I have a delivery for Emma Whitemane.”“Me?” I muttered and we all looked at each other in confusion.Sonia was the one who directed him towards me, “That's her. Emma Whitemane.”The deliv
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
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