Emma's POVStella’s attention flung from me when Alex spoke up. She looked at him and asked, "Aren't you the guy who was with her that day? What was your name again?""Alexander Frost." Alex shook her hand and said, “You must be Stella. Heard a lot about you.”“Oh, is it?” She smiled and asked, “Do you work for Draven?”“No, I work at the council.”“Like… a clerk?” She hugged Draven’s arms and leaned against him intimately.Alex smiled and shook his head, “No, I am a member of the Council Board.”“Is it? You look so young to be a Council Member.” The girl was astonished and I did not blame her, even I had the same reaction when Alex told me his identity for the first time.Stella then said, “Were you guys discussing about the pack? Did I disturb the conversation?”“No, actually. The Alpha was asking me why I was here with his wife.”“His wife?” Stella immediately lifted her eyes to look at Draven, I could say that she was panicking right now. The man did not say anything but his eyes
Draven's POVStella was upset with me and I had to make up for it. I still don't know how I forgot to inform her that I won't be home that night. It was as if she completely slipped out of my mind.She was already juggling between the news of Emma's arrival and my two kids. The last thing I wanted to do was make her unhappy.I asked Roger to book us a reservation for the new restaurant where she had been wanting to go for a while. This date was not just to make her happy but also to get me back on track. Emma's arrival has messed something up within my head, I had to get it fixed.Stella was very happy when she got to know that I was taking her on a date. She immediately forgot that she was upset with me and got ready.Everything seemed to be perfect! I was with the woman I loved, I was going to have some good food and enjoy some good time. But like a tornado that has come to disrupt everything, I saw Emma in the elevator. Not just with anyone but him!She was wearing a wine-red dres
Emma's POVThe last thing I remember was trying to run away from the corridor. It was unlikely of Draven to let me off so easily and I was a fool to think that he had changed.He grabbed me and dragged me inside the men’s washroom, skillfully kicking the door shut."Draven! What are you doing?" He shoved me against the wall, letting a course of pain run down my body. I tried to remove my hand from his clutch but it was to avail.He said, "You really are too anxious to go back. We are not even divorced yet and you already want to hook up with other men."Was he serious right now? Was he jealous? I asked impatiently, "Draven, what are you upset about? Is it because I am capable of being happy without you or the fact that I am having dinner with Alex."If I did not know the real him, I would have seriously thought that this man had feelings for me. I knew how hard the past few years were. I was determined that I would never repeat my mistakes, nor think naively that I could make him l
The last thing I remember was trying to run away from the corridor. It was unlikely of Draven to let me off so easily and I was a fool to think that he had changed.He grabbed me and dragged me inside the men’s washroom, skillfully kicking the door shut."Draven! What are you doing?" He shoved me against the wall, letting a course of pain run down my body. I tried to remove my hand from his clutch but it was to avail.He said, "You really are too anxious to go back. We are not even divorced yet and you already want to hook up with other men."Was he serious right now? Was he jealous? I asked impatiently, "Draven, what are you upset about? Is it because I am capable of being happy without you or the fact that I am having dinner with Alex."If I did not know the real him, I would have seriously thought that this man had feelings for me. I knew how hard the past few years were. I was determined that I would never repeat my mistakes, nor think naively that I could make him love meI ha
Emma's POVWeekends passed away just like that. I was preparing for the job, I got my uniform haltered and brought whatever it was necessary at work.It was my first day and I was nervous.Ashel and Asher were allowed to talk to me through video call every night before bed. Even though they were away, I was happy that I got to see them every day now.Natalie came over and we celebrated as well. I told her about the episode with Draven and she too confirmed that he was acting strange. "Maybe his wolf is attached to you, that is why he is experiencing waves of possessiveness." She postulated.I thought about it and for some reason, it did make a lot of sense. But I was not his mate, then why? "Wolves get attached easily. You may not be mates but when you made love, maybe you sealed a bond or something.""Will it cause me trouble in the future?" I was worried. Thankfully, she said that it won't be a problem and such bonds fade away with time.There was another thing that I noticed abou
Emma's POVI immediately got up from my seat and rushed out to check what was going on. An elderly woman was lurching inside the hospital, carrying a kid who was drenched in blood. The sight was horrifying to witness. "Merely, get the bed ready." I said as I held the old lady. She dropped to the floor out of exhaustion and said, "Please, please save my grandson. The rogues… Rogues…""We will! Please don't panic." I said and took the kid with me to one of the wards.My uniform was stained by blood but I did not care.The old lady did not have to explain what had happened, this kid seemed to have been ambushed by the rogues. I attached the IV and started to clean the wounds. Merely was panicking, "Emma, the doctors aren't here. What do we do now?""Did you try contacting them?" I asked."I did. Doctor Andrews is out of reach." "What about the other guy?""He is currently on the other side of the pack. I don't know if he will make it here in time."I bit down on my lips, this was ser
Emma's POVAs soon as I got home, I dragged my exhausted body into the shower. It was a long day today but I was happy that I managed to save a life. I felt as if I was pulled back to my old life again.As much as I was relieved that nothing happened to the kid, I was really concerned about the pack. It has really gone downhill since I last visited.I picked up my phone to call Roger but since it was late at night, I sent him a text instead asking him to call me when he was free. The man called me almost instantly."Miss Whitemane." He politely greeted me from the other side of the phone."Hi, Beta Roger. How are you?" I asked."I am fine. Did you want to talk to the Alpha?" He asked in a serious tone."Yes, is he available?""No, Miss Whitemane. I am afraid he is not." The man replied.I nodded, "Oh, okay. Can I talk to you then?""Sure, Miss. What is it?"I sat down on the chair next to the balcony and told him what happened that day. The Beta listened to everything in silence and
Emma's POVI folded up the interview right there and excused myself into the hospital. It was just a five-minute interaction and I was already exhausted.Everyone was shocked to the core by my divorce announcement but none of them probed into that topic. Instead, they started to talk about how brave I was.Doctor Andrews showered praises on me for my brave act. He was really impressed by my work ethic and knowledge. He said, "Because of you West Wing is proud today, Emma."I thanked him and went to check on the kid, I was told that he was awake."Hi. How are you feeling?" I asked him as I did his routine check-up. He said, "Good."He was indeed stabilized and I pointed it out to him, "You are a very strong kid. You will make a good warrior.""I can?" "Yes! You suffered a huge injury but you are recovering fast."The boy smiled and said, "Grandma told me that you were the one who saved my life. Thank you so much.""Hey, don't say thank you for this. This is my duty." I caressed his h
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