~Emerald~I could feel my eyes darkening while looking at the man who ruined my life a year ago. A man who made my life terrible. The man who dared to risk my life and had the guts to abandon his child. I couldn't believe he had the face to show up with me.It's been a year ago. A year when I lived in darkness. A year full of tears, what ifs, and anger. Alpha James made my life almost like hell and I will never forgive him for that. No matter what he will do, the pain in my heart will never go away.I was gritting my teeth when I looked him straight in his eyes. “How could you say these things to me?”The look he was giving me was filled with regret. I can see it from his eyes. I can feel it from how he speaks to me, but it's already too late. He hurt me already. He ruined my life already and the life I was supposed to give to my son. James would never have me back, despite his efforts.“Emerald, you have to believe me. I mean the words that I had mentioned a while ago. Trust me, I wi
~Emerald~“F*ck!” I was stunned in my direction after realizing that the man I punched was actually Gideon.I panicked. “I…I am so sorry, Alpha Gideon. I didn't know it was you…”There was blood on the left side of Gideon's lips because of my hard punch. He didn't expect that coming attack, so he wasn't able to stop me. If I just knew that it's Gideon, I wouldn't do it. F*ck!“Do I look like a punching bag to your eyes?” Gideon asked, still covering his mouth. I grab his hand inside the cabin and let him sit on the couch.“I didn't know you're coming into my house. I thought…”Gideon didn't let me finish my words when he interrupted immediately.“You expected that it would be James, right?”A deep breath escaped out of my mouth from what he said. I looked at him deep into his eyes and saw the blank expression from his face. The words that James told me earlier flashes back into my head. He mentioned to me that Gideon allowed him to come here.I stood up from sitting next to him beca
~Emerald~After talking to Gideon, I packed my baby's stuff. I wanted to make sure that James would not find out about Jacob. I have to separate with my son just temporarily. Cassandra will take good care of Jacob, and she will bring him to her house. I will just go there secretly. It's better that my son is not with me to protect him from his dad.The next morning, everyone is getting ready. Alpha Gideon informed us that a visitor from the other pack would love to meet us. We made sure that our pack is accommodating and attractive before the visitors' arrival. James couldn't be seen. I have no idea where he is, which is better because I don't want my day to be ruined because of him.“What do you think about Gideon's words yesterday?”I stopped what I was doing because of Lilian's sudden question. My brows were furrowed. I couldn't understand what she was trying to mean, so I just shook my head.“What do you mean, Lilian?”Lilian just let out a deep breath. “Nah, don't think about it.
~Emerald~“F*ck! What did I do?”This is what I tell myself after leaving Gideon away. Lilian couldn't stop her laughter, which made me shake my head. I tried to forget about what happened by helping the worker in preparing the food and coffee for the visitor. I thought Alpha James was the visitor, but I found out they are not actually the same. There were important people from Gideon's ally pack. I insist on helping the maid by bringing the tea towards the visitors.As I arrived there, I had the chance to see those important visitors who came to visit Alpha Gideon's pack. I know the visitor. They once visited the Crescent Moon Pack, and this is the same man who I punched when he tried to disrespect me.“What the hell are you doing here!?” Nikolai, the bastard Alpha from the Moonlight Pack is the visitor whom I was referring to earlier. I couldn't forget his name. He disrespects me and tries to touch my legs.“Do you know her, Alpha Nikolai?” Gideon asked, looking at us confused. I
~Emerald~Fear crawls into my skin when I meet the incoming long claws of Nikolai's wolf. I just felt my heartbeat stopped from beating. The surroundings became gray, and I thought it would be my last breath. I thought I would die in this pervert's hands, but not until someone grabbed him away like a thing. An unexpectedly courageous man grabbed Nikolai's body and threw it away. My heart began to race when I slowly recognized who just saved my life.“James…” I uttered quietly. Alpha James' worried face met my gaze. I was still lying on the ground and still can't believe what just happened.“Are you alright, Emerald?” James' asked, still in his worried tone. I blinked as I was trying to digest everything that happened a while ago. Alpha Nikolai from the Moonlight Pack was trying to kill me. I was about to be scratched by his long claws, but suddenly, a strong man just came. He pulled Nikolai away and threw it away.It was Alpha James. He came to save me. He came on time before Nikol
~Emerald~“What do you want me to do, Emerald?” I stared at James, straight in the eyes, to know if he is determined to do my request. I am not good at reading, but the way he looked at me says it all.My smile widened, still looking at him. I also wanted to see the reaction to his face once I told him about what I wanted.“Emerald…” Gideon tried to get my attention, but I just glanced at him as an assurance that I know what I am doing. Gideon just let out a deep breath and did not stop me from what I wanted to do.I turned my head to James, who was still waiting for my response. A deep sigh escaped out of my throat before I spoke up.“I want you to kill someone for me,” I paused. “Someone who is an ass of this world.”I could hear gasps from the wolves around us. They couldn't believe as well that I would say this to James.‘You want what?’ Lilian couldn't believe the words that I had mentioned towards James. I didn't mind her as my attention was on James. He is not surprised by w
~Emerald~“Gideon, what do you mean?” I still couldn't believe what I heard from Gideon. He was also interested in killing Alpha Nikolai just for me, but…Why? Why did Gideon want to do this?‘Maybe the Alpha does not like the idea that James will kill Nikolai for you. He also wanted to prove to you that he can do it by himself.’My breath almost took away after Lilian spoke out. I was also thinking about what she meant, and my wolf might be correct. Gideon just didn't want James to use this request I made for James to come near me. “You surprised me, Gideon,” James uttered in disbelief. “I didn't expect that you would also be interested in bringing Nikolai's head. This is a request of Emerald for me. She doesn't tell you to do it for her.”I froze from my direction. The way James was saying these words, it's as if he wanted to trigger Gideon. I was nervous about where this would take the two of them. I am afraid that they might be fighting because of me.“I don't need Emerald to te
~Emerald~I found it difficult to close my eyes that night as my mind was with Gideon and James. They had finally started their search and I don't know what happened to the both of them now. My instruction is clear that they have to be here the next morning with Nikolai's head.I can't stop thinking about who from them could slaughter Nikolai, but I ready myself for that. I don't have a choice. After all, I was the one who made this challenge. I should accept the result.I woke up early the next morning to start my day with a short training. The newbies were now in the field. Natalia was already there. I walked straight in front to talk to her.“Natalia,” I called her name. “Can we talk for a moment?”She nodded her head in response. We look for a perfect place to talk to. I just want to know if she already saw James. I wanted to know how she feels now.“I heard Alpha James is here,” Natalia uttered, her attention in the other direction.I let out a deep sigh before answering. “Yes, a
~Emerald~Allison and I ran the way out of the mansion. My heart started beating so fast as we were getting closer to the door. I have this strong feeling that something is not right outside.“Be ready, Allison. I can feel that something is not right!” I muttered towards Allison, and she nodded her head, preparing herself for whatever is waiting for us from outside.As I was running the way, I couldn't help but think of Jacob. I just hope that they are not outside after I heard that howl from a wolf.But when I came out of the door, I was stunned from my direction when I saw what's happening outside. I could even feel my heart stop pounding, my hands clenched in anger.“Gideon.”I gritted my teeth when my eyes suddenly diverted to the familiar figure of a man in front of us. Behind him are his warriors, blocking the warriors of the Crescent Moon Pack. On the right corner, I saw Katie and Christopher. They were stopped by Gideon's warriors and on the left corner, I saw Cassandra huggin
~Emerald~I was stunned from what I heard towards Levi. He just told us the news that we have been waiting for. The news that is pleasing to my ears. Finding Gideon is what I wanted. I will make him pay for what he did to me.All this time, it was him in my head every time I got mad. He was trying to manipulate me, but he couldn't because James was there. There is no way that he will allow Gideon to win.“Prepare the warriors. We will go there to get him.” James responded to Levi.His beta nodded his head in response and left us. At this point, James turned his head at me, his lips curled forming a smirk. I know what he's thinking now and that's what I feel as well.I couldn't wait any longer to find Gideon. He has to pay everything he did to us and I will be coming with them when they attack his pack.“I will—”Just before I could even finish my words, James stopped me from talking.“I know what's in your mind now, Emerald, but my answer is no. You can't go with us because it's too d
~James~“Your wife survived death, but she was still unconscious. The bullet is really deep, but I already removed it, Alpha James.”These are the words that I heard from the pack doctor before she left. They even told me that we can bring Emerald back to the house, which we did, and the pack doctor will check her there.And now my wife was in our room. She was sleeping peacefully on our bed with a bandage on her chest. I clenched my fists as I looked at her in that situation.“Leave us.” I spoke to them.Levi and Cassandra let out a deep and heavy breath after they heard what I had said. They don't have a choice but to leave me.I need to be alone with my wife. She was still unconscious right now and according to the pack doctor, there's still no assurance when she would wake up. I was hoping that it would not take too long. I couldn't wait for her to wake up and seeing her in this situation made my heart shattered into pieces.It was so difficult seeing my wife like this. We still h
~James~I gulped from what Gideon had uttered. Levi was calling my name to leave, but I never listened. I stayed in my position and waited for Emerald to shoot me on my chest according to Gideon's order.“Go ahead, Gideon. Tell my wife to kill me and let's see.” I responded, unaffected from what he said. At this point, Emerald's hand changed position. It was now pointing to my chest. I didn't bother to look away and wait for the sound of the gun. However, I wasn't expecting the next thing that happened. Emerald suddenly pointed the gun towards her chest, leaving me stunned in my direction. My mouth widened, hands were shaking as I could already guess what she's going to do.“I'm sorry, James. Gideon had to go away out of my head and I struggled to push him out. If I kill myself, this would be the solution.” Emerald declared, and tears started streaming down her face. “Emerald, no! Don't do that, please. You don't have to hurt yourself. I love you and I will do everything I can to h
~James~Emerald's reaction suddenly changed because of what I had said. She was stunned for almost one minute and when she recovered from that, she started laughing.I grit my teeth seeing her like that. Emerald doesn't look like this. I know Gideon is controlling her right now, and I was still confused how on earth did he manage to do that to my wife.‘Gideon is desperate to beat you down. Of course, he will find a way. We are not just the immortals living here, James. There were still a lot of kinds that we haven't met yet.’ Logan explained to me and I nodded my head. My wolf is right. Gideon may seek help from the other kind who are good at controlling someone's mind and this might be the reason that he's in my wife's head.“You're truly smart, James. You guessed it so well.” Gideon uttered in my wife's voice.“Get out of her mind, Gideon. Show yourself to me and let's end this. You are such a cowardly creature who wants to hide instead of facing your enemy. If you want me down, t
~James~“Damn it!”I couldn't help but to cuss after Emerald walked away. It wasn't really my intention to tell her those words. She just provoked me, and I really don't like myself when I am mad.‘And now she's mad at you.’ Logan uttered, and I let out a sigh.‘I know and it wasn't my intention. I was just worried about her and for our son. She didn't trust me, Logan!’ I responded to my wolf.Logan lets out a deep breath before he speaks again.‘We can't blame her, James. You know that there were reasons why Emerald reached that point. She cared for everybody.’ Logan mumbled.I let out a deep breath and used my hands to wash my face. I was anxious right now, but it doesn't mean I don't love her. My wolf knew how much I wanted to hug her earlier, but I wanted her to learn her lesson.She should not decide quickly. It will only make things worse. Emerald already knew what would happen if she surrendered to Gideon.That f*cking Alpha doesn't care anymore. He's desperate to bring me down
~Emerald~I could not help but bite my lower lips when I heard what James had mentioned to me. It feels excruciating on my side, but I just remind myself that I was the one who made a mistake.James is just disappointed, and I have to understand him. He just cared for me, that's why he doesn't want me to leave, but I am just being careless.“Look, I know I offended you earlier and I understand what you feel now. However, I didn't continue it. I go back in here because I realized that you were right.” I muttered to him.He turned his head at me and there, I saw how dark his face was. It looks like James wanted to eat me alive and if only a look can kill, I'm already on the ground now.“You just realized that because I caught you leaving. Do you really think I wouldn't know it?”I gasped from what he said, leaving me stunned once again while staring at him. Even his voice is still so cold right now.“I'm sorry for what I did, James. I've done that because I wanted to help. We have been
~Emerald~I could not help myself but to let out a deep and heavy breath when I realized what I just did. I just realized that I am getting careless now.‘You won't listen to me.’ Lilian mumbled, making me bite my lower lips.I made a mistake of letting my emotions overpower me. Never did I imagine the consequences that I am about to face just because of my careless actions. Fortunately, James was there. He stopped me before I stepped out of the house to start looking for Gideon.And because of my careless action, James is angry. I know how disappointed he was now because of what I almost did, and his reaction is valid.He was just protecting me from a possible worse scenario. James just made me realize that I wasn't alone in this battle, and he's struggling too. He's facing trouble on how he will balance himself, and I was such a selfish wife. I never think of his emotions.James might be considered cold-blooded, but he's just like the normal wolf. He can feel tiredness as well and m
~Emerald~As I made sure Allison was in good condition, I looked for a perfect timing to make my plan. It was still dark from outside. James and our son are in the room already. He knows that I am with Allison as I need to accompany her until she feels better.But, little did James know, I will be leaving the pack to find Gideon. Finding him wouldn't be hard for I know he was just around, waiting for the perfect moment.This is entirely wrong, but I have to be selfless. I am doing this for the sake of everybody because I'm so f*cking tired of the killings just because of me.‘Your plans will never work, Emerald. It will just worsen the situation!’ Lilian reacted, and she never stopped while I was sneaking the way out of the mansion.I grit my teeth and replied to her through mind communication.‘Just trust me, Lilian. I am doing this for the sake of everyone!’ I responded to her, but she just shook her head.‘You're putting everyone in danger. Do you really think Gideon will listen to