Emma's POVI crawled my hand to my phone which was lying on the bed next to me. It was an email confirmation for the role of the hospital receptionist that I had applied for, they had scheduled for the interview and I was summoned today. I rubbed my eyes, I hated attending interviews. The position for the nurse that I had back home had a tedious interview process which spanned for three whole days.I was so exhausted by the process that I even felt like quitting it midway.The interview was in the afternoon, giving me just enough time to tidy up the room and grab lunch from a local shop downstairs.I put on formal attire and pulled my hair in a ponytail. With modest makeup and a pair of heels, I was ready for the day.I put together all my certificates and identity cards, whatever I thought was necessary for the interview.I was feeling confident and happy about everything until I stepped out of the house.I could not find a ride!Maybe it was because it was lunch hours that no one w
Emma's POVThe call came in through the next morning. I had landed the job and I was super happy about it. The idea of going back to the hospital felt like peace.I called Natalie to share the happy news with her and as usual, she was excited for me too. We decided to catch up soon to celebrate this.I sat down on the couch, going through my call logs to find Alex's number. I was just about to click on his name when I received a call from an unknown number. Even though I didn't have this number saved, I could say who this was. My mood was instantly dampened and I was unsure whether to pick up the call or not.I decided to ignore it and they didn't call me back. I let out a sigh of relief and proceeded to call Alex."What's up?" He said as soon as he picked up the call. I smiled, "I have some good news for you. I got the job!""That's my girl! Congratulations." He said. Even though his tone was bland, I could say that he was happy for me too. Men suck at expressing their real feeling
Emma's POV"With Alex." I looked at Alex and smiled. He must have known by now who I was talking to.Asher asked, "Why? Are you guys going on a date?""What? No! Why would you think that?" I almost choked on my own saliva when I heard his words. I then explained, "I got a new job, so we are dining out to celebrate it.""Is that so?" He muttered and asked me about the job. After I explained the role to him, he said, "Aren't receptionists lower than nurses?""Yes, they are but this was what was available right now.""What about the job back in the city?" "I quit it." I said, earning severe backlash from the boy, "Mom, are you crazy? Why would you do that?"I replied, "I don't know when we will go back and I cannot find a job in the pack while still keeping that job. It's illegal."Asher was mum for a while and then asked, "Mom, did you quit the job to stay in the pack for us?""Does it matter…" I started but was cut off by him, "Mom, answer.""Yes." I admitted, "You see, sweety. Things
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 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’