~Emerald~My eyes darkened as what Althea had uttered. I couldn't help but grit my teeth hearing her answer to the question, while the others gasped in surprise. “What the hell are you saying, Althea!?” James asked in his disbelief reaction. I remained standing in my same position, while my eyes were with Althea. She doesn't even show any emotions but not until we heard a loud laugh. It echoes in the living room, making all of us puzzled about what was happening. “I was just joking. I'm sorry, I can't help it. You know, I was once a joker in our world and my mission is to make everyone happy with my jokes!” Althea blurted, while laughing. My teeth gritted as I heard her say this. I was already on the point of smashing her face. She didn't know what could possibly happen to her if she never said anything.“That's not even a good joke, Althea!” James mumbled, his voice threatening her.Althea notices that she's the only one who laughed at her joke, so she stops. “Did I? I'm sorry.
~Emerald~“What the—” James didn't continue his words when Christopher interrupted. “Your wife is pregnant, James. You can't say no.” Christopher mumbled, while smirking.I nodded my head to agree with Christopher, my lips pouted just to please James. It's just so weird that I wanted James to climb on that apple tree just to ripe some apples for me.“Fine.” James responded, while letting out a deep and heavy breath. He turned his attention to me and then smiled.“Just for you and our baby, I'm willing to climb it. Wait for me here, okay?” James uttered to me. I just nodded my head, so he turned his body to where the apple tree was located. As he stepped his feet away, I called his name.“I want the bigger ones, James.” I mumbled. He stopped from his attempt to leave just to look back. The corners of his lips lifted, eyes glistened with amusement. I bit my lower lips, while waiting for whatever he was about to say to me.“Why would you look for a bigger one when you already have
~Emerald~“What!?”Christopher and Levi reacted together after I pointed them out. The disbelief reaction from their faces couldn't be explained as they looked at me.Seeing that priceless reaction from their faces made me so excited. I just couldn't explain the reason I wanted these two to eat the unripe apples that James took from its tree.Maybe, my pregnancy has something to do with it. It's weird, but this is what I want.“You heard your Luna? She wanted the two of you to eat those apples, and you have no choice.” James mumbled to them in his serious reaction.When Christopher and Levi heard what James had said, they suddenly swallowed hard. I noticed the distasteful reaction from their faces, making me feel sad.“It seems like Christopher and Levi don't want it, James. Let's not force them to do it…” I muttered in my sad tone.Tears were about to fall from my eyes in sadness. I just don't like the idea of being neglected. It's making me anxious right now.“No, no, Luna Emerald.
~Emerald~I stood up from sitting on the chair and searched where the sound came from. My heart tightened when I suddenly saw a group of warriors rushing into our direction. But what really caught my attention are the wolves in their arms.“J-James…” I stuttered.James held my waist to support my body from shaking. I don't know, but I really have a bad feeling for those wolves that the warriors are carrying.It seems like I know them. I have this unexplainable feeling that we know them.“Just calm down. Everything will be fine,” He whispered, assuring me.I nodded my head, and we waited for the warriors to reach us. The moment that they reached our direction, my heart started pounding. They put down the bodies to the ground, letting us see them clearly.“Damn it!” I cussed, covering my mouth upon seeing them.The bodies that the warriors were carrying earlier were Emma and Anthony. They are Ava's foster parents and upon seeing their faces, I couldn't feel any hint of heartbeat from th
~Emerald~Disbelief written on my face when I heard what James had uttered to me. I just can't believe that he has already reached this point now. His concern is our safety and I understand that, but in this kind of situation, we couldn't assure that we're safe.Enemies will find ways to find us and the safest place I know is being with him whatever happens.“I don't care about them, James, and I'm sure that wherever we go, the enemies will still find us. We couldn't assure safety knowing that we are their best asset against you. The only safest place I know right now is being with you. I know you won't allow them to get near us,” I mumbled to him.James stared at me with his blank expression and then he sighed. His expression softened as if he never expected to hear my long speech. He held my hands and pressed it together as he still tried keeping eye contact with me.“I know, and I just can't avoid thinking about it. You know, I have never been afraid my whole life but not until you
~Emerald~I was still confused about what James was saying to Levi and I really wanted to ask him again, but I don't want to interrupt his conversation with his beta. This topic is a serious matter. “If this is the only way, I will do what you want, Alpha James,” Levi responded to him. James nodded his head and said, “It's time for the hunters to pay me back.” My mouth widened upon what I heard. As those words echoed through my head, my heart pounded so fast as I couldn't imagine. “T-The Hunters?” I mumbled, stammering. James and Levi turned their heads at me. Levi furrowed his brows, while James' reaction remained indifferent.At this moment, James let out a deep and heavy breath before speaking to me in response to what I have said. “Yes, Emerald. I was referring to the hunters in our world. They also existed, but we haven't encountered them yet. I wanted to talk to them and asked them if they could do me a favor. It's difficult to find Gideon. He is good at hiding,” James res
~Emerald~As we reached the place, I was surprised to see Althea. She was already standing in front of Emma and Anthony's body. The moment she noticed our presence, she turned around. I just felt my heartbeat start pounding so fast, while looking at her.“James, I'm sorry for your loss. I didn't expect that Emma and Anthony would be gone,” Althea uttered, making me so confused.I wasn't expecting that she knew about the couple. How did she find out about them?“Yeah, they were taken so early, and it's because of the enemies,” James responded in his casual tone.I furrowed my brows while looking at Althea. Curiosity won't leave my head now. I just couldn't believe that she knew the couple's name thinking that she's a human being.“How did you know them?” I asked directly.James and Althea turned their attention to me. Almost one minute had passed by before Althea answered my question.“James told me about them when he's visiting me at the bar. He used to tell how kind they are, and I h
~Emerald~Katie steps forward to where Althea is. Her expression is as dark as the night while looking at her. I know she was annoyed with Althea's words and I can't believe that girl. She loves fighting us.“What's your problem about that?” Katie asked, her tone is already threatening.Cassandra meddled, trying to calm Katie, while I stayed in my direction. I will not do anything and let Katie teach this woman a lesson. She's being so arrogant and seems like she has forgotten that she's living in our world.I know Katie. She won't allow anyone to degrade her, and she will fight, no matter what happens. I won't get affected because of what happened to us in the past. It's already in the past, and we're friends now. Katie already asked forgiveness from me and Althea just did the wrong thing.“What? I was telling the truth. I have known you as James' ex-wife before. He kept telling me about you and how much he hated you,” Althea uttered, and it seems like she doesn't even care about wha
~Emerald~Allison might have done good to us for one last time, but the fact won't change that she still betrayed me. She ruined our friendship already. She puts my life in danger. Allison simply surrenders me to the enemies and that's unforgivable.“The fact won't change that she still betrayed me, James. I will not forgive her.” I muttered, my heart became numb towards Allison.James just let out a deep breath. He looked at me, nodding his head.“Alright, let's not worry about her anymore. We will respect your decision of not forgiving Allison. We are on your side, Emerald.” James responded, making me smile at him.“Thank you, James. This incident will never happen again. I will make sure to know whom I am going to trust. They can't fool me anymore because that one incident is enough.” I muttered between my gritted teeth.No enemies can fool me anymore. I can feel my eyes suddenly darkening as I said these words to James. He just listened to me and allowed this moment for me to brin
~Emerald~I couldn't explain the pounding of my heart the moment I saw his face. The fear that I felt from earlier thinking about James suddenly disappeared.I ran into his direction and never hesitated to hug him. He wrapped his hands around my waist, pulling me closer.“I'm fine, Baby,” James mumbled to me.I bit my lower lips as I tried to prevent myself from crying, but it's unstoppable. I have no control with my eyes and just let my tears streamed on my cheeks.James' hug tightened against mine. I can feel the pounding of my heart from what James did to me. He wanted to let me feel his presence and even if he wasn't hugging me, I can already feel his presence by just seeing him from afar. That was already enough for me.“You have no idea how worried I am because of you. I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility that you might lose the fight with Gideon. He's just too evil, James. He will do everything he can just to bring us down!” I muttered, and he nodded his head.“Yes, I
~Emerald~“That was you!”I could not control myself anymore the exact moment I learned how Beatrice suddenly transformed back into what she looks like.“Yes, it's me, Emerald.” Beatrice mumbled while looking me straight in the eyes.I tilted my head, my teeth gritted while meeting this woman in front of me. She was the woman who took my memories last time. I will make sure she will pay from what she did!“You are not doing your job, Beatrice. I was still able to remember. I thought I couldn't remember anymore…” I mumbled, but she just smirked.Her expression is suspicious. I know there's something in her mind right now, and I have to know about it.“It's because I didn't take your memories permanently.” Beatrice responded to me.My brows furrowed from what she mentioned to me, making me speechless. As I continued looking at Beatrice, I could already feel that I was about to unfold another secret. This is what my instincts were telling me now.“You didn't obey Gideon at all?” I mumble
~Emerald~“James…”A tear fell from my eyes when I saw his face again. Hours had passed since they brought me here, and I thought I wouldn't be able to see him again. I thought that I would forever forget them, but the Moon Goddess never left me.She helped me survive this triumph that I am facing now, and I just got back my memories after hours of not remembering anything.“Emerald…” James mumbled while the corners of his eyes reddened.He was about to approach me when someone suddenly grabbed my hand. I just felt a sharp metal suddenly pointed on my head, which made my heart pound so fast.When I lifted my head to see who that is, I realized that it's Gideon. He's smirking now while looking at James and when I turned my head back to him, I saw how James gritted his teeth in anger.“Let her go, Gideon. You don't have to include my wife to this battle between the two of us. Face me and let's have a fight.” James muttered, but Gideon just shook his head.“Do you really think that I wil
~Emerald~“Everyone, listen to me!”Gideon tried to get the attention of his members while I remained silent in the corner. My arms were crossed as I continued watching them. I know deep within my heart that something is not really right.That man named James just captured my attention. I can feel a connection with him that I can't even explain.Is he part of my past?“I know one of you already knew that this woman beside me is my wife, but still, I wanted to remind you about it once again. This woman is my wife and because of that, I wanted all of you to fear her. I don't want to see anybody talk to my wife and say something that's against my policy, or else I will kill you!”I stood up straight when Gideon suddenly uttered these words. My brows suddenly furrowed because of what he just said to his members.“Why do you want to disallow them from talking to me?” I muttered, confusion covered my face.Gideon turned his head at me, his lips curled into a playful smirk.“I just don't wan
~James~“We found them, James.”I stood up from my seat when these words echoed inside the room. My heart pounded so fast as I looked at Levi.“Where are they, Levi?” I asked, making him let out a sigh.“Our spy is willing to cooperate with us. As of now, I need to prepare our men to go there, James. We have to save Emerald as soon as possible.” Levi responded.I nodded my head while my hands clenched in anger when I remembered Gideon's face. I just can't wait to see him. He took my wife and I swear I will make him pay for what he did to us.They will pay for putting my wife in danger. This time, I will make sure that my wife will come back to us, safely.“Prepare everything, Levi. We will go there and save Emerald whatever happens. We can't allow her to be with the enemies. They will use her against us!” I declared, making him nod his head.“I will make sure to do my best to rescue her, James, not because of you. This is Cassandra's request. She has been crying since last night with
~Emerald~I know something is just not right. My heart was telling me that I should follow my instincts. There's something wrong with Gideon's statement. Knowing that I have lost my memories about the past made me wonder.‘I should investigate this.’ I mumbled at the back of my head.My head suddenly turned at Gideon. He was still holding my hand as we kept on walking through the field, where other wolves were waiting for us. My heart pounded so fast, and I felt something unusual had happened.“Gideon,” I called his name, making him turn his head at me.“What's wrong?” He asked with his furrowed brows.I tilted my head as I kept looking at him. Staring at Gideon made me feel something very unusual. My heart was telling me that we can't trust him. It's telling me that Gideon is not my husband, and he's lying to me.It was him who made me lose my memories and not the attacker that he's telling me about. I don't know, but my instincts right now are just too strong.At this moment, I shou
~Emerald~I was looking at myself in the mirror while my mind wandered somewhere else. I just finished myself preparing for the presentation that Gideon wanted to do with me in front of the people.“Emerald,” I turned around when I heard that familiar voice.My brows furrowed when I saw Allison behind my back. And then, I just felt a strange reaction deep within when I saw her face. It's anger that I couldn't explain.“What are you doing here?” I responded to her, and she looked stunned upon seeing my reaction.“G-Gideon told me to get you. He's waiting outside,” Allison responded to me in her stammering tone.A smirk formed on my lips and crossed my arms. I looked at her, especially deep within her eyes. I wanted to read her expression.“Where's Beatrice? I thought she's going to accompany me outside,” I muttered, seriously.Allison let out a deep and heavy breath. She tried to maintain her composure, avoiding herself from flinching with my pierce look.“Beatrice was outside already.
~Emerald~“We've been married for three years?”Confusion covered my eyes as I looked into the face of a man in front of me. He's Gideon, and it's just so weird that I can only remember his face. There's no other faces in my head aside from Gideon and I felt this was so strange.Like, what just really happened to me? Why can't I remember anything, even the last thing I did last night?“Yes, we've been married for three years already. I know you have so many questions in your head and it's because you just had a surgery last night. Someone attacked you, and you have a severe wound to your head. To save you from dying, I have to let you have surgery.” Gideon explained to me.I couldn't help but furrow my brows while looking at him. There were still a lot of questions in my mind, but I can't speak it out. My head will ache if I push myself from thinking about it.“Is that so?” I mumbled, still not leaving my eyes from him.Gideon smiled at me. He walked closer to my bed and when he reach