~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~My heart keeps on pounding so fast while walking to where Gideon is. He was finally back from the search for Nikolai's head, and I was expecting him to bring the head to me. However, my world almost stumbled down knowing that Gideon hadn't found it.“I didn't make it, Emerald,” Gideon said, his voice filled with disappointment. I let out a sigh and held his hands. Gideon doesn't need to feel dismayed about not making it.“Don't worry about it. Nothing will change, even if you didn't find it. Now, this time, we should wait for James. I just hope he couldn't find it as well.” Gideon just looked at me. His eyes were still sad and I know the feeling. I know he was desperate to have the head of Alpha Nikolai, but this is what it is. We couldn't do anything about it. Maybe the rumors from earlier were not real. If Gideon didn't find Nikolai, I believe James does not, but he's still not there. We are still waiting for him to let us know if he had it.I was already nervous while
~Emerald~My head suddenly ached when I pushed myself to remember it. I don't understand anything about my reason for pushing myself to remember Alpha Casper. The more I stared at him, it felt like I could recognize him.“What's wrong, Luna Emerald?” Casper asked, making me stunned.I turned my head at James, and he looked bothered by what I acted. I gulped a little, while shaking my head.“Nothing's wrong, Alpha Casper. I just felt dizzy after my vision showed me something earlier,” I responded, and he nodded his head.Even though he has already gotten a response to me, it doesn't prevent him from looking at me. James suddenly wrapped his hand around my waist and because of that, I diverted my attention back to him.“Are you alright?” He asked, almost whispering.I let out a deep and heavy breath before responding to him.“I'm fine, don't worry.” I responded, and he nodded his head.At this point, James faces them back. He asked them to rest for a moment and will resume the conversat
~James~I turned back my head at Alpha Sebastian, and now he's busy playing with Jacob. The smile on his face as he held his grandson made me feel a wave of happiness. Never did I imagine that he would still meet his grandson. Alpha Sebastian survived his kidnappers, and now he's back to us.“Emerald.”I was back to my senses when I heard James' voice. He was already at the back, looking at me in his furrowed brows.“J-James…” I stuttered when I remembered what his father told me earlier.After I realized everything that Alpha Sebastian had told me, I confirmed that he really has a sickness. I have this feeling that he's enduring something deep inside and this worries me.I don't know how to tell James. Alpha Sebastian asked me earlier that I should not tell his son about it, but my conscience can't.“I saw you talking to dad. What did he say?” He asked me.I gasped as these words escaped from his mouth. I took a glance at Alpha Sebastian, and he's still busy playing with Jacob.A dee
~Emerald~It seemed like my breath froze as I looked at Alpha Sebastian. His eyes seem difficult to read and with that, I realized, James is like his dad. I wouldn't be surprised where he has gotten his personality.“I-It was my honor to meet you, Alpha Sebastian. I am so happy that you are finally reunited with James. You have no idea how he wanted to see you.” I responded, my voice almost cracked.I got nervous with his presence. I've never had the chance to speak to him before, and I was worried that he might not like me knowing that he heard numerous things about me.“I couldn't imagine the pain he went through all these years without me. I made a horrible mistake of trusting somebody, which causes more trouble, Emerald,” Alpha Sebastian uttered, making me stunned.These are not the words I have expected to hear from him. I thought he's going to say mean things to me, but then I was surprised. Alpha Sebastian started talking to me about what he did.‘This is a good sign that his f
~Emerald~“I don't want to say this, Alpha James, but we helped your father because we wanted you to help us back…”I couldn't help but sneered as these words escaped from Alpha Casper. My impression of them started to disappear when he began to admit their real purpose of helping Alpha Sebastian.“What help do you want from us, Alpha Casper?” James asked, his brows furrowed while looking at him.“We found out that you're dealing with Gideon. He killed our parents when we were still young.” Casper replied.I stood up straight when I heard Casper's response. The annoyance in my heart disappeared when I heard his side and my heart tightened upon finding out that Gideon's name was mentioned again.That Alpha was truly a pain in the ass. So many wolves wanted him dead, but nobody could kill him instead of James.“They already told me about what happened to their parents, James. Gideon killed them, and they wanted to help us beat him.” Alpha Sebastian interrupted.James nodded his head. Hi
~Emerald~‘Let's go back, Emerald. It's too dangerous for you to follow James!’Lilian was doing her best to convinced to go back to where others were. We are already running in the woods hoping to find James. I don't know where he ran. James' reflexes were far too fast.Therefore, I decided to stop breathing. I was chasing my breath, my hands were both on my knees.“Where are you, James?” I mumbled, while narrowing my eyes around the area.The trees in this area were so tall that the moon was not enough to light the way. It was so dark and there was no hint of somebody roaming around.But a minute later, I was stunned in my direction when I heard a voice from the back.“They're gone.”I was about to attack him when he immediately stopped my hand before it landed on him. My brows furrowed when I saw James.“James?” I muttered, while looking at him carefully.I just wanted to make sure that it was James and not a shape-shifter. The way his brows furrowed while looking at me, and the co
~Emerald~After changing our clothes, James and I decided to leave. We checked the situation of the pack and confirmed that we are already safe from the shape-shifters. I also have the chance to talk to Cassandra about taking good care of James as we are about to leave to attack the place of the shape-shifters.At this moment, we are only waiting for any information about Christopher, and then he finally arrived after an hour. Katie immediately approached him, making me smile.This woman has fallen deeply to Christopher. I could still remember her anger at Christopher before.“What are you smiling at?”I was stunned when I heard James speak at the back. When I turned around, I saw him furrowing his brows.“Nothing.” I replied curtly, and it made him chuckle.He took my hands and pressed it while looking at me straight in my eyes. As he does that, I also can't avoid looking at him.“And now that we know the hideout of the shape-shifters, we are going to get rid of them. I just want you
~Emerald~As I stood up from the couch, James did the same thing. He stopped me by holding my hand, taking out a deep and heavy sigh.“I wasn't hiding anything from you, Emerald. I just have to hide it because we're still in the field. The plan will be destroyed. Levi just told me about it. They planned it when they were still hostages of the shape-shifters.” James explained to me, his facial expression looks convincing.I let out a sigh and now calmed down. These explanations from him were already enough for me to believe him. It was Levi and Christopher's plan after all.“I just don't want you to hide anything from me, James. I need to know everything you planned.” I muttered, and he smiled.“I promised I will give you everything.”I smiled at James, and he grabbed my waist. He's about to kiss me when someone interrupts our moment.“Alpha James, we have visitors.” Levi said, which made me look at him confused.“Visitors?” I mumbled, and Levi turned his attention to me.“It was the h
~Emerald~“I will kill you, Asshole!”I climbed to his direction and never hesitated to attack the shape-shifter, which is Stella's son. His mother did horrible things to us. She used a spell on James and I lost my child because of how she controlled my husband's mind to hurt me.My heart was covered with anger and as I attacked him, I felt very satisfied. I wanted to kill him right now and right here, but James stopped me. He never allowed me to finish his life because he was still useful to our plan of saving Christopher. The Moon Goddess knew how much I wanted to end his life, but I still consider James' request. We still have to save Christopher and if we killed this idiot, we can't rescue him anymore.“Baby, you have to calm down. Don't let your emotions overpower you. I know how you wanted to kill him and that's what I felt now, but I have to control myself. I would be satisfied if we could kill them all at once. Don't you want that?” As James whispered these words to me, I ca
~Emerald~As James uttered these words to me, I can't help but to narrow my eyes to the surroundings. I was trying to find out whom he meant.“I-I thought we already killed all the shape-shifters,” I mumbled in my low tone. James turned his head at me and sighs.“Nah, we didn't. There were still some shape-shifters, but we will make sure to end them as soon as possible. I was so mad at them. They are the reason for your miscarriage and I will make sure to burn them in hell!” James blurted in his cold tone. Every word he let out, I could feel his rage at them. I know he's so mad at what happened to him. A shape-shifter did use a spell on him knowing that he's an Alpha King, and he won't allow that he couldn't punish them.“What should we do now?” I asked, making sure that no one would hear us.James stared at me, and then the left corner of his lips lifted. I gulped from what he did, while my heart pounded so fast.“I will handle them.” He replied curtly.I furrowed my brows and aske