Lois's mother served them some biscuits she had baked that morning, and they began discussing the upcoming feast. Seth had yet to shift, so he decided not to attend, much to his mother's disappointment. She was eager to hear all the details from him, so she could share them with her friends during their gatherings to discuss the Full Moon feast."That child was telling me he has a match that day," Taylor expressed with bewilderment."Well, you know he doesn't joke around when it comes to sports, Tay," Shawn reassured his wife."And your father won't even support me," Lois's mother accused.Lois laughed at her parents. "Sorry, Mom. I would have come to give you the full scoop, but we were so busy the next day and the day after.""I understand. It's just so painful to know Nani is no longer with us. She was a powerful and spirited lady," Taylor's voice softened.The atmosphere in the room changed, and no one knew what else to say. Fortunately, Miguel chose that moment to cry, waking up
Emily glanced from Fanny to Kat, observing that Kat seemed more at ease than Fanny. Both of them were covered in dirt, marking their rogue lifestyle. Emily wondered how the two had ended up together. She planned to inquire about their story once they were settled in. The fact that Fanny was standing right in front of her, alive and well, still amazed her. She felt grateful to the witches they had encountered on the way, who hadn't completely washed away their scent that evening. Otherwise, it would have been much more challenging to track Fanny's scent.Nate must have recognized them immediately from the sketch and knew who they were. This must have facilitated their journey to the pack. "Fanny, go wash up. I'll find something for you to wear. Later, you can also take a bath and wash your hair. I have a hairdryer we can use," Emily suggested with a grin.Fanny managed a small smile and headed towards the direction Emily indicated as the bathroom. Meanwhile, Emily searched her war
Emily knew the time would come when she would be asked a question she couldn't escape. Fanny was not one to be deceived, and Emily wanted to be honest with her friend. She took a seat in the chair and turned it to face Fanny. "I found my mate here, Fanny," Emily confessed.Surprise registered on Fanny's face. "Really? Oh my God! I'm so happy for you, Emy," Fanny exclaimed, rushing to give Emily a hug. "This is great. Who is he?"Emily smiled, aware that her friend would be shocked by the revelation. "Would you believe me if I told you?" she asked."What?" Fanny inquired, eager to know more."We're actually in the Crimson Pack, the Alpha King's pack," Emily revealed."What?" Fanny pulled away from Emily. "The cursed Alpha pack?""Yes," Emily confirmed."Oh my goodness! I can't believe it," Fanny exclaimed, her voice filled with astonishment.Emily laughed, and Fanny paced around, only to stop when her side protested. "Have you met him? It has always been your desire to meet the king,"
When they entered the kitchen, they found it empty. Kat offered to wash the dishes, which Emily allowed. As they worked, Kat excitedly shared her plans for the future, expressing her desire to be independent once she's fully recovered."Before getting carried away with your dreams, you'll need to complete school," Emily reminded her."I'll be going to school?" Kat turned to look at Emily, surprised."Yes, you don't have to run around the pack house doing chores. You'll do your fair share in keeping the house clean, but education will always be a priority," Emily explained."Wow, that's cool! When do I start?" Kat asked eagerly."I'll discuss that with Davies or Nate and get back to you," Emily promised. They finished washing the dishes and left the kitchen, heading back to their room. However, they ran into Davies and Garrett along the way. Garrett had been busy since the arrival of the two witches, and Emily couldn't help but feel that he had been avoiding her."Davies, Garrett," E
By the time they finished setting up Kat's wardrobe, exhaustion had set in, and the evening had grown late. They had returned some of Emily's items as she insisted on not getting new ones, but she allowed Kat and Fanny to choose their own. Fanny also bought some books to read, adding to her collection."Shall we go down for dinner?" Emily, tired yet hungry, suggested. "I need to speak with Davies and Nate.""Come, Fanny, let's join them," Kat encouraged, pulling Fanny up from her seat. With a clear mind, Fanny followed them downstairs, hoping to foster a positive connection with the pack members if they were to stay.Taking her seat in the kitchen, Emily motioned for the others to do the same. To her surprise, Elena and Lila were present in the kitchen. Caroline must have convinced them to join or they were there to oversee the cooking. Emily shrugged, not overly concerned. Fanny was engaged in conversation with Elena, slowly growing more comfortable with the witch who had saved her.
Emily couldn't spot anyone in the kitchen or common room. Perhaps they had all retired to their rooms. She headed straight to her own room and prepared for bed. Slipping under the covers, she contemplated what she had heard and the actions she planned to take."Amy, what are your thoughts? You've been quiet for too long," Emily asked her wolf companion."Emily, we must assist our mate, don't we?" Amy replied."Yes, we must. And we're doing this for his sake," Emily affirmed."It won't be easy, will it?" Amy inquired."No, it won't be easy, but we have to do it," Emily acknowledged."Alright, I'll provide you with the help you need. I hope we can succeed, so we can earn our mate's love," Amy declared.Emily smiled. She wouldn't be alone in this endeavor; she would have her wolf's support. She planned to speak with Fanny and Kat, as well as inform Lois and Catherine, who would be valuable allies. With her mind made up, she closed her eyes and quickly drifted off to sleep.The next morn
When she saw that they had all nodded in response to the information she had just given them, Fanny continued with the plan."You can all prepare whatever you want to eat. Dinner will be at 6, so you can refrain from cooking during those times, Emily," Fanny stated. "Any questions?"They all shook their heads, and Fanny took her seat. Emily smiled gratefully at them. "Thank you all for this, and please, let's make ourselves comfortable for this month and relax.""She's right. Let's not have too much tension in the atmosphere," Elena added.Minutes later, some people left the sitting room. Emily turned to Lila, who was engrossed in writing in her journal. Emily had noticed that Lila was usually quiet."Lila," Emily called out.Lila looked up, surprised that Emily was speaking to her. She glanced around the room and noticed they were the only ones there. "Yes?""Thank you for being here. I really appreciate it," Emily expressed her gratitude.Lila nodded. "This is what we can do to help
Elena gave Garrett a brief nod. He chose to stand rather than sit, feeling restless and unwell. He couldn't shake off the unease, fully aware that his mate was soon going on a food strike. The expression in Elena's eyes did nothing to calm his nerves; it mirrored the same blank look he often wore himself.Cutting to the chase, Garrett addressed Elena, eager to get on with the day's business and avoid postponing what was inevitable. "So, what's the plan?"Lila rose from her seat and made her way to the kitchen. After a few minutes, she returned, holding a bowl in her hands. Passing it to Elena, she spoke to Emily. "You will drink this concoction," Elena informed her. Then, turning to Garrett, Elena added, "I need your blood."Garrett was taken aback. "What?" He hadn't anticipated this twist. "Does it have to be added to that?" He pointed at the bowl in Elena's hands.Elena nodded, confirming his suspicions. Emily furrowed her brow, realizing that she would have to consume a mixture of
"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