~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~I leave immediately after saying some threatening words to James. He would never have the chance to come close to me again, I swear!“You are not sure. Alpha James would be staying here, remember?”I rolled my eyes towards Lilian. “Then, I'll make him regret choosing to stay here.”Lilian just shook her head, while I let out a sigh. I went back to the cabin to compose myself. I just needed some strength before going out to face the wolves again and before facing him and to complete my relaxation, I have decided to close my eyes. It was already six in the evening when I woke up. My stomach growls, so I immediately prepare some food to eat before visiting Cassandra's cabin.I was already in the middle of my work when my eyes noticed something from the window. My brows were furrowed when I opened it up, and my eyes widened when I saw his face. The face of the man who ruined my life a year ago, and he's living in that cabin next to me.The cabin of Alpha James was actually near
~Emerald~“If you're the neighbor…” I paused, staring at him deep in his eyes. “I would rather die alone without asking any help from you.”James was surprised to hear these words from me. He did not say anything and I know because he didn't expect it. I know he still can't believe that a weak wolf like me would become like this. ‘Those are savaging words, Emerald!’ I just smirked at Lilian's words. She can't still believe me saying those words towards the Alpha King.“At least, you have an attractive neighbor,” James responded, not bothered about my words from earlier. I gritted my teeth in annoyance. This conversation would end in nothing. I will just hate him more, so I made up my mind to go back to my cabin. However, I was surprised when I noticed Gideon coming into my way. He was wearing his cold and dark aura. I know his eyes were at James, who was behind me.“Did he do something to you, Emerald?” Gideon asked when he reached my direction. I immediately shook my head and st
~Emerald~Two Alphas were already standing in front of my door. They were quarreling outside and just stopped after I opened the door.“Emerald…”Gideon and James looked at each other when they noticed that they called my name together. I massage my forehead seeing them both.“I came in first!” James uttered, almost screaming at Gideon.“No, I arrived first. So, leave!” Gideon yelled, slightly pushing James away.I let out a deep sigh watching the two barking like a dog. They aren't concerned about my presence in front of them. As they kept on fighting, I could feel my blood boiling.‘Two Alphas for one girl…’ Lilian spoke.‘Shut up!’ I responded back through my mind. ‘Interesting,’ Lilian replied. I just shook my head and closed my eyes. This is what I need to do to calm myself. I have realized that my life would no longer be at peace seeing these two together.“You can't push me like that, Gideon. I won Emerald’s challenge. You have no choice because starting today, you will alway
“Emerald, it's Jacob…”My heartbeat raced upon hearing Cassandra's words. I opened the door and saw my son in her arms. Jacob was trembling. I touch his forehead and tears fall from my eyes.“He has a high fever!” I panicked. I brought Jacob inside my cabin and put him on the bed. My heart continued pounding so fast watching my son crying so loud. Cassandra took warm water and a towel. I soaked the towel in the cold water and put it on Jacob's forehead.My hands were shaking in fear that something might happen to my son. I don't know what I should do if Jacob's fever won't slow down.“C-Cassandra, I'm scared…” I cried while doing my best to stop my son from crying.It can also be seen from Cassandra's face that she was also worried. This is the first time that my three-month-old son has experienced this. I couldn't accept it if something worse happened to him.My life would be of no use if my son Jacob would be gone from me. I just couldn't allow it to happen. He's the only thing I'v
~Emerald~I could feel my fists clenched beneath while looking at Gideon and James. The fight between them had already started. I was thinking of a way to stop the fight, but my body does not cooperate. I was supposed to prevent them because one of them might lose, but it's hard. Gideon's attacks were successful towards James, which also prevented me from stopping the fight because I wanted to see him suffer. I wanted to see him being smashed by his enemies.However, the table turns. Gideon failed to dodge James' attacks. It was James who is blowing an attack towards Gideon now and the fight is not good. I could see blood all over Gideon's face. I witnessed how many times Gideon almost fell down because of the unstoppable attacks that James was giving him.They didn't use their wolf abilities because they only used their ordinary and normal fighting skills. The last Alpha who remains standing will be the winner and the Alpha who falls down will be the loser. I don't want Gideon to l
~James~I watched Emerald leaving us. A deep sigh just escaped from my throat thinking that my wife is mad with me.This is Gideon's fault. ‘Why are you blaming your step-brother now?’I furrowed my brows because of what my wolf had uttered. ‘If he didn't trigger me, I wouldn't do this. I won't teach him a lesson and maybe, I wouldn't make her mad,’ I responded, but Logan just shook his head.‘Nah, stop blaming Gideon. This is also your decision to fight Gideon without even thinking about the consequences. Our plan is to win her heart again, not to make her mad.’I let out a deep breath because of Logan. My jaw tightened when my eyes fixated on Gideon, who was still in front of me.‘If you don't shut up, I swear I will take your voice. You couldn't communicate with me again!’Logan didn't respond back, but I know he was only controlling himself not to laugh. He won't take my words seriously because he's aware that I couldn't do that. “The pack will be at peace if you don't come her
~Emerald~The moment that those words came out from my lips, Gideon couldn't help but smirked. I was gritting my teeth, while my eyes darkened as I looked at him. However, his reaction remained the same.He's not even bothered with my presence and I know for a fact that because I'm a woman. Gideon is confident that I will not win over him, but that's what I wanted to prove to him and to everyone.I am not just a woman. I can make an impact that Gideon will never forget for the rest of his life.“You know what, you look funny, Emerald,” Gideon mumbled, while sneering. I tilted my head, my hands clenched as I glared at him.“Do not belittle me, Gideon. You don't know what will happen to you when you belittle a woman.” I gritted my teeth upon saying these words to him. He chuckled, “I was stating the fact, Emerald. You looked funny because despite the power that I bring here, you still pretended that you're brave. Why don't you try to narrow your eyes around and see the truth?”I gritt
~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