As he reached the hallway without attracting any unwanted attention, Garrett breathed a sigh of relief. However, his relief was short-lived as he rounded the corner leading to Emily's room, where he came face to face with Lois and Nate. Garrett let out a groan as he was met with their curious gazes, completely puzzled as to why Emily was holding him so tightly and why he appeared to be in pain. Lois and Nate had shared a look earlier, and Nate had informed her that Garrett had taken Emily for a ride in the forest. But as Emily's shoulders shook with apparent tears, it seemed as though the ride hadn't gone as planned.Lois regarded Garrett with a look of accusation, silently demanding to know what had happened to Emily. Despite his obvious discomfort, she needed to determine the cause of Emily's distress as it was her duty as a medical professional to diagnose and treat her patient's ailments."What happened?" Lois queried."She got scared," Garrett replied bluntly."Why did she get
Four assistants approached with their hands full of dresses hung on hangers, the garments varying in colors, sizes, designs, and quality. Nate coughed on his cold coffee while Emily's jaw dropped to the floor, causing Catherine to suppress a chuckle. Lois turned to Emily with a sweet smile, and gave a nod for the assistants to place the dresses in the changing room, retrieve their own and take back any they were not buying."Emily will have to choose the perfect dress from these," Lois said, pointing towards the changing room. "When we leave is up to Emily, how delightful.""You can't possibly expect me to try all of these," Emily protested, feeling overwhelmed."You better get started," Lois shrugged nonchalantly."Go on, go on," the other ladies encouraged her."Most of them are easy to wear, so you won't need any assistance," Lois informed her with a knowing smile. Emily understood. She didn't want anyone staring at her scars while she changed.Emily stood up and dragged her feet
She could no longer communicate with Garrett through the mind link as she had not yet learned how to close it. Despite this, he seemed to enjoy the way she spoke to herself and her internal monologues. She had managed to distract him from his work, which involved tracing the culprits responsible for the recent human killings. Nani had advised him against blaming everything on Drake, as it hurt her deeply that the two couldn't seem to reconcile their differences.But how could they get along when Drake had always hated Garrett and played cruel tricks on his emotions, even taunting him about it? There was no way Garrett could forget that. With a sigh, he closed his work tab and stood up, realizing that it was almost time to meet with Omega for their training session. He knew what technique he wanted to teach her and set out of his office.Emily was dressed and ready for practice with Garrett when she opened her door to find Lois standing there with one hand raised, as if she had been
Nate reached out and placed a hand on Lois's shoulder, a gesture of compassion and understanding. Lois had just finished recounting the disastrous dinner with Davies to Catherine and Nate, and the emotions of the evening had left her feeling raw and vulnerable.As Emily listened to Nate's retelling of the argument between Lois and Davies, she could see the hurt etched on her friend's face. She knew how much Lois had been looking forward to the dinner, and how devastating it was to have it end so badly."He said what?" Lois exclaimed, tears welling up in her eyes. "How dare he call me unreasonable! Having kids is like giving up cake for the rest of your life. You don't just wake up one day and decide to have kids."Emily felt a pang of sympathy for Lois. It was clear that she was not ready for children yet, and it was unfair for Davies to pressure her into something she wasn't comfortable with.Nate shook his head in frustration. He had already tried to comfort Catherine, but nothing
They both walked back to the pack house, Emily thinking of what to tell Lois and Catherine, she knew those two would attack her immediately she step into the pack house, and she was right as she took the first step into the house, somebody grabbed her hand and dragged her to a seat at the first floor.Garrett went ahead to his office leaving her at the mercy of Lois and Catherine, they both had an exciting looks on them. They sat at her two sides and turned to her with expectations written on their faces.“So, tell us what happened, how it happened and you felt like, turning into your wolf” Lois broke the tense silence, she had a big grin on her face “I envy Davies, he saw you already” “Well, I felt hot and Nate called Garrett I think and he took me out of the center and there I changed” Emily made it brief but the two were still expecting more from her, Catherine gave her a disbelieving look.“Is that all?” Catherine asked her“Yes, Garrett took me far a run and then I shifted back
As they approached the door, they crossed paths with Drake who was about to enter. Emily's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him; it had been so long since they last saw each other. Drake greeted her with a warm smile, but Amy, her wolf, grumbled in her head. Emily tried to ignore her wolf's constant thoughts about Beast, her mate. She knew that Amy had been the one behind her courage during the difficult times she faced with Garrett."Hello, Emily," Drake said, his gaze fixed on her as if nothing else mattered."Hi, Drake," Emily replied, her heart beating faster."It's nice to see you here. I thought my cousin had locked you away," he teased, his smirk suggesting that he found the idea amusing.Nani's voice from behind the door interrupted their conversation. She called out to Drake, inviting him to come in if he was there to visit her. Drake gave Emily a respectful bow before disappearing into the room.Nate pulled Emily away, continuing their journey to the studio located in o
Emily was fatigued, but she knew that she had a responsibility to fulfill. She recognized that a period of rest would soon be available, and all she had to do was be patient and wait for the opportune moment. After completing the activity, she would only have her classes and training left to attend, with no need for high-heeled footwear practice. Additionally, since her peers Lois and Catherine did not train continuously, she could cease practicing when she had attained enough proficiency to defend herself. She pivoted to face Garrett and ratified her intentions. Amy's joyous gyrations reflected her excitement for the forthcoming amusement. "Alright then," Emily articulated, not waiting for a signal from Garrett. With Amy's momentum, she lunged at Garrett, apprehending him off-guard. Although he rebounded hastily, he evaded her attacks and attempted to strike her too. Knowing his intentions, Emily defended herself while continuing to assault him. They grappled in a deadlock. Emi
Garrett arrived to check on Emily and was taken aback to find her lying naked in bed, with only her bra and panties on. She was crying due to the intense heat she was feeling, and was tossing and turning in an attempt to find some comfort. Her condition rapidly worsened, and she let out screams as her body temperature increased.She almost fell out of bed when she suddenly grabbed hold of Garrett and began struggling in his arms. Her body was exuding so much heat that he felt like he would be burnt if he held her for too long. It was clear that she needed a cold bath to bring her temperature down, and despite her resistance, Garrett managed to pry her hands off him.He quickly went down to prepare a cold bath for her, collecting ice from the kitchen to add to the tub. When he returned to the room, he scooped Emily up and carried her to the bathroom. She continued to struggle and screamed when her body touched the iced water in the tub, holding onto him tightly."Calm down, Emily,"
"Alvin," Emily said. Garrett had picked the name weeks ago, and she felt it suited their son perfectly. "He certainly has a strong set of lungs," Lois laughed as baby Alvin stirred in his sleep and smacked his lips, showing his hunger. Lois reached out, picked him up, and handed him to Emily. "Feed him, please." Emily grinned at her son, whose eyes were now open and gazing at her. She knew he couldn't see her clearly yet. She kissed his forehead and prepared to breastfeed him. Lois left her alone, and a few minutes later, Garrett entered the room after Emily had finished breastfeeding Alvin. The baby was sleeping peacefully in her arms, and Emily smiled at Garrett, who looked immensely proud. "How are you feeling?" he asked, sitting beside her after hugging her and kissing his son on the head. "I'm great and happy," Emily replied. "I can see that." "How do you feel? I don't think there's a word that can truly explain how I feel right now," Emily said. "Well, I feel proud," he r
A heavily pregnant Emily made her way to the hospital where her friend was working. Lois was attending to a boy who had broken his leg while playing outside with his friends. Since he was not yet at an age where he could easily heal himself, Lois had to administer a painkiller to alleviate his discomfort and put him down to rest.Emily silently followed Lois as she headed to her office. Once there, Lois washed her hands and took her seat behind the desk. Emily cleared some books from the chair to make room for herself to sit."You really shouldn't be walking around in your condition," Lois finally broke the silence, though she refused to look up at Emily. She knew why Emily had come to her office—to nag her. Davies must have put her up to it. Lois shook her head, and Emily gave her an annoyed look."If I fall sick, it'll be your fault," Emily said."Blame Davies. I'll tell Garrett to direct his fury at him, not me. I've given you my answers, and you just have to come to terms with it.
Emily turned to look at Garrett, noticing his apparent anger. Was he jealous? She walked over to him and took his hand, smiling up at him as he looked down at her. He held her tightly, then glanced at Gabriel, who still had a smile on his face. Did the man ever stop smiling? He looked remarkably youthful for his age."Since we're all here, let's bring in Sapphire. Elena and Davies, if you would be so kind," Gabriel suggested.Davies bowed and left, followed by Elena, as they made their way to the cells to retrieve Sapphire. They would use the back door to avoid exposing her to the pack members."You're doing a splendid job here," Gabriel remarked, crossing his arms over his chest. It was surprising how well he had learned to behave like a normal human being, with all the shaking, moving, blinking, and smiling – one of his favorites."Thank you," Garrett replied curtly. Emily stepped on his foot, prompting him to look at her. She shook her head, then took a seat in Garrett's chair. Gab
The next day, when Emily awoke, she found herself alone in bed. Garrett must have let her sleep in. Glancing at the bedside clock, she discovered that it was nearly 10 in the morning. Letting out a yawn, she pulled the covers over her head, intending to catch a few more winks.However, the door swung open with a bang, and a group of lively ladies barged in. Emily's eyes widened as she spotted Elena, Lois, Fanny, and Catherine entering the room. Lois held a shopping bag in her hand, and they all wore mischievous grins as they lined up at the foot of the bed. Emily lowered the covers, curious to see what was going on."Rise and shine, sleeping beauty," Fanny announced with a wide smile."Let's freshen her up," Lois suggested, setting the bag down and taking a seat on the bed. "You should have a bath.""I can manage on my own," Emily protested.Lois arched an eyebrow playfully. "Feeling shy all of a sudden?" she teased. "Oh, come on, girl." She pulled the covers down and effortlessly lif
When Garrett entered the room, it was filled with his mate's comforting scent. He noticed how different his room looked now. The curtains were drawn back, allowing fresh air and sunlight to fill the space. Vases adorned the window and table, displaying beautiful flowers carefully chosen by Lois and Catherine. Lois, who had been standing by the bedside, approached Garrett and bowed before glancing back at the peacefully sleeping beauty."You'll need to feed her this every hour," Lois pointed to a covered cup, checking her wristwatch. "The next round should be in the next 25 minutes," she informed him. There was another piece of news she needed to share, but now wasn't the right time. Elena had confirmed her suspicions, and Lois couldn't believe it. She would need to conduct medical tests before informing Garrett. "I'll leave you two," she bowed her way out, closing the door behind her.Garrett took a quick shower and dressed in loose attire before returning to the room to feed his m
Garrett addressed the other Alphas in a similar manner, except for Alpha Anon. He held Alpha Anon's mate in custody and declared his Beta as the new Alpha, informing him that he would be given the opportunity to confront and defeat Alpha Anon when the time comes. Garrett wanted his mate to meet both Alphas before he dealt with them, as they played a significant role in her life, helping her understand the burdens of being born as an Omega.With the Alphas taken care of, Garrett made his way to the special cell where Sapphire was held. He was uncertain about what he should do with her. Upon reaching the cell, he found Elena already standing at the door, and she straightened up as he approached."Garrett," she greeted him."Elena, I would like to speak to her if you don't mind," Garrett said."Are you not going to pass judgment on her right away?" Elena asked."No," Garrett replied."Thank you. I will lift the spell that kept her mute and give you both some time to speak," Elena said
Garrett reached into his pocket and extracted two witch-like syringes, hoping they would work. He muttered the command for one to open, and it did. Without hesitation, he swiftly inserted it into Alpha Anon's hand. Observing as the Alpha's hand fell limp from his body, Garrett watched him collapse to the ground. "Nice one," he thought, hoping his men remembered to use the limited supply of syringes he had given them. He spotted one of his warriors and instructed him to securely tie Alpha Anon out of sight from the others and keep a watchful eye on him. Returning to the fight, he anxiously wondered if Elena and Lois had located his mate.Drake halted in his tracks when Sapphire came to a stop before him. He cursed at her, but his attention shifted when he realized they were not alone. "Sapphire," a voice called out."Elena," Sapphire greeted her sister."Where are you going? You're not fleeing, are you?" Elena inquired."Attack her!" Drake growled, abruptly dropping Emily to the grou
Lois was taken aback by Garrett's words, her eyes widened in surprise as she tried to process what he had just said. Garrett looked at her with a lot of questions, silently asking if she was alright. Lois nodded in response, indicating that she was fine. This revelation from Garrett had left her feeling excited and eager to see how he would express his love for Emily once they were reunited. She had noticed Garrett's protective behavior towards Emily at the pack house, particularly when Drake had gotten too close to her. Surely, that meant something, didn't it?Lois informed Garrett that she was going to check on Elena, who was still recovering from her ordeal. When she returned, she found Garrett sitting by the fire, trying their best to keep their location hidden while still being able to enjoy a meal. Lois sat down next to Garrett, and he turned to her, inquiring about Elena's well-being."How is she?" he asked, passing a plate of fish to Peter before turning his attention back t
At the break of dawn, the troop set out again in search, with Elena leading the way. They walked for hours across unfamiliar lands until they reached another pack. Garrett went ahead to speak to those on patrol. The head of the Skyhigh pack patrol approached Garrett and bowed."I expected your Alpha to be here," Garrett told him."The Alpha is currently unavailable, sir," the man replied.Garrett nodded. "My troop and I are on a quest, so we will pass through your lands and take the forest path. Will there be any problem with that?" he asked.The man bowed, not wanting to offend the Alpha king. "Not at all, sir. But some of my men will have to accompany you until you are out of our land, if you don't mind," he said."I don't," Garrett informed him. He turned away and walked back to his troops. Ten warriors from the Skyhigh pack joined them to guide them out of their lands and remain on high alert in case the strangers decided to attack.Garrett wasn't overly surprised that Alpha Lang