Emily gazed at Nani, utterly speechless. Was this Nani's way of bidding them farewell? It had to be a joke, right? Nani still had a long journey ahead, and she needed to stay alive for Emily's sake. Losing someone who brought her joy and motivated her to persevere was unthinkable. The look on Emily's face caught Nani's attention, and she burst into laughter. All eyes turned to Emily as she buried her face in her hands and wept uncontrollably. She knew everyone could hear her sobs, but in that moment, her emotions were too overwhelming to contain."Oh, poor thing, I'm still here, aren't I?" Nani reassured her between laughs.Emily wiped her tears and looked up. "Then please, stop talking about dying," she pleaded with Nani.Nani gazed at her for a moment, her expression softening. She smiled and nodded her head, then shifted her attention towards the door. Emily followed her gaze and was taken aback to find Garrett standing there. Why was he here? She noticed he wasn't looking at her
The subsequent days flowed smoothly for Emily. She instructed Nate to schedule her classes with Allen, now that her heat had subsided. She also resumed her dance lessons, and Nani even attended the last two classes as well. Emily managed to wrap up her tasks with Rai, finalizing the decorations, feeding arrangements, and all other necessary details. She diligently practiced walking and even mastered dancing in her heels within the confines of her room. Her skills in dueling had improved significantly, earning commendations from Whales and delighting Nate, who was pleased to witness her progress.Emily found solace in the fact that she didn't encounter Garrett often during this period. She believed she was better off without him, and it seemed he was actively avoiding her too. Emily welcomed this avoidance, as it allowed her to focus on the truly important aspects of her life. However, Loud would frequently cast concerned glances in her direction. When Emily inquired about it, Loud
Emily was taken aback by his touch on her naked body. Her cry of surprise stemmed from the shock of finding him in her room, where she stood completely exposed, her scars and vulnerabilities laid bare before him. How had he managed to enter her room? She was certain she had locked the door the previous night. Pushing him away as soon as she felt secure on her feet, she hastily grabbed her towel and wrapped it tightly around her, though she had forgotten about her damp hair.She watched as he rose to his feet, his posture straightening. "Why on earth are you in my room? How did you even get in?" she interrogated him, her voice filled with anger. "How dare you come here?"Garrett remained silent, his gaze fixed upon her. His eyes traveled from her legs to her face, causing her to tighten her grip on the towel, her body tensing in response."Stop looking at me like that and answer my questions!" she yelled at him, her frustration escalating."Will you please lower your voice?" he reques
Emily spent time with Nani, reluctantly tearing herself away when Lois and Catherine insisted it was time to start getting ready. Emily protested, claiming they still had plenty of time, but Catherine warned her that time wouldn't be on their side if they delayed any further. Reluctantly, Emily agreed and allowed the beautician to enter her room to begin their work. The hours passed by as they meticulously styled her hair and applied makeup to her face. Growing weary of waiting and eager to see the final result, Emily anxiously anticipated the moment when she could finally see herself.Eventually, it was time to don her clothes. Carrying her white dress, Emily entered the bathroom, only to discover that her mirror was missing. It seemed they didn't want her to catch a glimpse of herself just yet. Resigned to the anticipation, she changed into her dress and stepped out into the room, where the beautician awaited her with a proud smile."Now, you can see yourself," the beautician said
After Garrett's introduction, he remained seated, showing no outward signs of acknowledgment. The speaker, A.J., proceeded to introduce Emily, capturing the attention of the crowd. "We have a very special guest in our midst today," A.J. announced. As murmurs and whispers filled the room, A.J. raised his hand, signaling for silence.With a smile, he continued, "I am honored to introduce the Luna Queen this evening." The room buzzed with anticipation as all eyes turned towards Emily. A.J. paused for a dramatic effect before announcing, "I give you Queen Emily."Garrett stood up and extended his hand for Emily to take. She accepted it, and he guided her forward. As she waved at the crowd, Emily noticed expressions of shock, surprise, and even anger among some faces. Unable to recognize anyone familiar, she returned to her seat. Garrett mind-linked her, expressing his encouragement. "You're doing well," he reassured her.She turned to smile up at him and noticed an empty seat nearby. Curi
After Alpha Lange departed, Emily found herself needing to take a seat. Growls echoed from the surrounding forest, causing her to close her eyes and attempt to steady her racing heart. She observed Garrett conversing with a guard before spotting Nani and Nate in a nearby corner. Emily made her way toward them, and as Garrett noticed her company, he excused himself to attend to something else."Child, you look pale. Are you okay?" Nani inquired as Emily joined them."I'm fine. I'm just relieved that everything is going smoothly," Emily replied.Lois and Catherine joined the group, urging Emily to accompany them for a drink. Nate handed over Nani's security responsibilities to Peter, who had arrived to meet them, before following the ladies.With cocktails in hand, Nate approached the group. Emily immediately turned to him. "How is it going?""No sign of them yet, Luna," Nate responded, concluding his statement with a wink.Emily's spirits dampened. "Well, the night isn't over yet, so
As Garrett carried Emily to his room at dawn, he knew he had to keep her under his watchful eye while he dealt with the onslaught of calls coming in. The human president, Mr. Hutchings, was the first to reach out, his voice trembling with distress as he relayed the news of yet another mass killing."Mr. Hutchings, calm down," Garrett tried to soothe the man on the other end of the line."Calm down? When my people are being attacked from different angles, the killing pattern is different this time around. Their blood was dried with bite marks on their necks, some also have claw marks on them. What is all that?" The president's voice cracked with emotion.Garrett took a deep breath, trying to maintain his composure. He could hear Emily's breathing beside him, and it helped calm him down."Mr. Hutchings, I want you to understand that the attack was not just a pure werewolf attack. Something else is involved this time around," Garrett explained patiently."What is it?" Mr. Hutchings ask
Emily felt a surge of embarrassment and vulnerability. She found herself standing naked in her mate's bed, only to be told that he could never love her. The sound of the running shower in his bathroom confirmed his retreat. Determined, she made up her mind and stepped out of bed. Without hesitation, she walked towards the bathroom, opened the door, and entered. There he was, equally naked under the shower. His initial surprise quickly transformed into anger upon seeing her. Undeterred, she joined him in the shower without uttering a word, allowing her guard to drop."Why hide anymore? He's seen it all. He's witnessed my ugly scars. Why should I hide from him when he doesn't want me? I'm just an undeserving, ugly Omega who doesn't deserve love," Emily bitterly thought to herself as she forcefully washed her body. She closed her eyes, attempting to hold back tears, refusing to hear his movements beside her.Frustration mounted as she struggled to find the shower handle to adjust the w
"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