~Emerald~“We met Alpha James when he came here for you, Emerald. He comes here when he learns about what happened to Ava and how Gideon prohibits him from going to the village…”I looked at Emma when she suddenly spoke up. My heart pounded when I suddenly remembered James. I'm still suffering from his death and the pain seems hard to handle.“Alpha James promised us that he would do everything he could to get us out of here. He promised us that he would take us to his pack, but then I just found out that he's already dead…” Ava's voice filled with sadness when she responded to me. I clenched my fists, a deep breath escaped from my throat. “I'm sorry, but he's already dead. I can't even accept his death, but everything has reasons,” I muttered, tears flowing to my eyes again. Even Emma and Anthony also shed tears when they saw me crying. Seems that they could also feel the pain I have been keeping in my heart for how many months already. “Ava was dreaming to meet you because she w
~Emerald~I went back to my cabin without letting Ava accompany me. I'm worried that someone might see her with me. We have to keep from everyone that I met Gideon's sister. We've talked already, and I will see them again. I will definitely work with them to get rid of Gideon.“Where have you been?” I paused from walking when I heard that familiar voice of a man. Thankfully, I was already in front of my cabin and was about to go inside when I heard someone at the back. “What do you want?” I asked, my voice is as cold as ice. I turned at him and saw Calvin, crossing his arms. He looks confused.“Just answer my question, Emerald. Where have you been?” Calvin said, and that made me laugh. “You're not my husband for me to tell you everything about what I did. Just so you know, we're not friends, so better know your place, okay?” Calvin sighed, still looking at me. “I don't know if I can still protect you, Emerald. You have no idea how Gideon wants you, but I did all my best to protec
~Emerald~“My wife is so gorgeous!” These are the words that escaped from Gideon's mouth after I came inside the car, sitting next to him. I rolled my eyes and said, “What gathering are we attending tonight?” Gideon smirked, suddenly playing with my hair with his fingers. I just felt my hands beneath clenching because of him. ‘Calm down, Emerald. Don't allow him to provoke you. It's part of his plan!’ Lilian reminded me. I took a deep breath and followed her advice because I realized that this might be one of Gideon's tactics. He knew I hated him, so he was trying to provoke me to explode. “You will know later,” Gideon responded to me. The car started running, and we focused our attention on the road. I just felt my body freeze, not wanting to move, but Gideon noticed it. “Why are you so scared of me? Have you forgotten the kiss that we shared twice before?” Gideon said. I gritted my teeth silently and chose to keep my mouth shut; however, it made him even more mad. He pulled
~Emerald~I was so disappointed because I haven't found him. My heart was still hoping that he's alive, and he will come back for us. I still can't accept his death even though months have passed already.“Let's go back to the table,” Calvin arrived, holding my hand. I looked at him and I couldn't stop rolling my eyes. “Let me go!” Calvin sighed, and followed me. His eyes were still staring at me as if he's trying to read my reaction. I just hope that he won't notice that I was crying earlier. “You're still hoping to see him, aren't you?” Calvin uttered, which made me gasp. A smile of bitterness formed on my lips as I looked at him and said, “It's no longer needed. James is dead and there's no way he would come back to me.”I walked away and returned to our table. Calvin followed me there. He occupied the empty seat in front of me. “What if Alpha James is alive?” My mouth widened from what Calvin had told me. I could feel my heart pounding so fast, a flash of hope appeared in my
~Emerald~We are on our way back to the pack. Gideon will be staying in the pack to where the gathering was held. He asked Calvin to bring me home, and we grabbed this opportunity to meet his colleagues. I just can't wait to meet them and see if we could fight back against Gideon.“I know they can't wait to meet you, Emerald. Those warriors are loyal to Alpha James, and they still consider him as the Alpha King. They hated Gideon and the way he ruled the pack,” Calvin explained to me, so I nodded my head to him. My eyes were at the window while listening to Calvin. I took out a deep breath, turning my head to him.“Are you not worried that Gideon might find out what you're doing?” I asked, confusion was written on my face. He let out a sigh without glancing at me.“Yes, I am, but this is not me, Emerald. I am not a traitor. If it's really not because of my sister, I would never have followed him. James is my Alpha King and I will only work for him.” I looked at Calvin trying my bes
~Emerald~“You are pregnant, Luna Emerald.”My heart beats so fast again when I remember these words from the pack doctor. She just informed me about my pregnancy. A pregnancy that I can't wait to tell my husband about.Alpha James, the new Alpha King of Crescent Moon Pack was my husband. We got married almost a year ago and now I could still recall that very moment when my life had changed. It was just a forced marriage. We both agreed on the name of our packs.As time goes by, I have formed feelings for him. A feeling that I know I am scared of telling him. James and I were not real mates. He hasn't found his real mate yet. We have agreed that once he finds her, he will leave me. He would reject our marriage and I can have my freedom.I agreed at first, but after a year of being together, I have learned that I can't lose him. I can't give him to anyone, especially now that he will become a father to our child. He has no idea about my pregnancy and I can't wait to tell him about it.
~Emerald~On that same evening, everyone was called to introduce the newly found mate of Alpha James. This would be so painful for me to think that my husband of almost a year, the father of my child will abandon me for his newly found mate. But what can I do about it? Even though it's painful, I have to face this. I have to face them and show everyone what I've got for Alpha James to consider me. The child was my last hope for Alpha James to keep me. Everyone will know the child that I was carrying tonight when Alpha James introduced his mate in front of the wolves.“Are you sure you have to do this?”My wolf, Lilian, spoke through my head. I nodded my head and looked at myself in the mirror for the last time before going to the venue.“I will do this for my child.” Lilian just takes out a deep sigh. She didn't speak anymore as I left the room to follow everyone at the venue.It feels so hard to step my legs with my body trembling. My tears were about to streamed down once again bu
“I, the Alpha King of this pack, reject you, Emerald Howard as my wife. Therefore, Katie, my fated mate will replace your position as my wife and the Luna of this pack.”Everyone listened as the rejection began. I was stunned in my direction. I wanted to leave and run away but my legs were paralyzed. My eyes don't want to leave Alpha James as he rejected me in front of everyone, in front of the wolves I used to love and served for many years.He continued. “With the power vested upon me, my decision is irrevocable.” After I heard those words from my husband, I pushed myself to stand up even though I am still in pain. Tears kept on falling from my eyes as I walked near them. I don't care what they will think of me. I don't care what Alpha James will do to me because what's important for me is I have done something to keep him. My legs folded as I kneeled in front of them. Commotions happened because of what I did. Alpha James and his mate, Katie were staring at me.“Please, don't do