~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~I look closely to the warriors that Calvin has been recruited to join us in a battle against Gideon. My head tilted above, a smile formed on my lips.“Gideon still has a lot of his men, especially his armies. If we can convince half of them, I know that we have the chance to win the battle, but…” I paused, still looking at them. “We still have to work closely on how we are going to beat Gideon, but I'll work on that.” The warriors stared at each other for a moment before they nodded their heads to agree with me. “Don't worry, Luna Emerald. We will do our best to find more alliances to join our team. If we have many armies, Gideon couldn't do anything about it. He couldn't fight all of us together because we are just one!”I nodded my head towards them. It's really great that I met them. Knowing that I already have an alliance against Gideon, rays of hope appear in my heart. I know that I will get justice for James soon. “I will make sure to use my position to convince the
~Emerald~I woke up early in the morning not because of my will, but because of Cassandra's continuous knock at the door. I glance at Jacob, and he's still sleeping in his crib, so I open the door and Cassandra's worried face meets me against the door. “What happened?” I asked, brows were furrowed. Cassandra pulled me out from the door, and she brought me to the living area. Sadness and worries are evident on her face. I couldn't help but be nervous with her reaction. “You wouldn't believe the information I've gotten, Emerald!” Cassandra uttered. I stared at her, feeling confused about what she meant.“Tell me what you found out, Cass. You're scaring me,” I mumbled. A heavy sigh escaped from her throat. “Calvin is dead.”I stepped back as these words escaped from Cassandra's mouth. My heart skipped, body trembling in disbelief. “W-What did you say?” Stuttering, I asked her directly, staring into her eyes. Cassandra looked at me in her worried face and said, “He was found dead
~Emerald~“Who killed him?” I was stunned in my direction, mouth widened when Gideon turned his head at me. I met his gaze and shrugged my shoulders.“I have no idea and the only thing I know, Calvin went to the forest to chase the intruder here last night. Someone entered your territory, Alpha Gideon,” I responded, and he gritted his teeth. His jaw clenched while looking at me. ‘I just hope he won't blame us!’ Lilian said at the back of my head. I let out a silent sigh without breaking my eyes to Gideon. I wanted to know his reaction to my explanation.“Someone dares to enter my territory?” Gideon uttered, his voice threatening. A smirk forms on my lips as I look at him deep in his eyes. This is my moment to ridicule him. “I thought you're strong?” I muttered, making him turn his head at me.Gideon's lips form into a grin. “Of course, I'm still strong and no one can beat me down.” I couldn't help but shake my head in disbelief. Gideon is still pushing himself that he's strong