~Emerald~My heart skipped from beating for a moment when I heard what James just mentioned to his dad. I even looked at him with my stunned reaction. “James…” I mumbled, making him turn his head at me.His lips formed into a thin smile as he looked at me straight in the eyes. As I saw that reaction from him, I couldn't help but blushed. I wasn't expecting James to say this in front of his dying father.“You mean, we don't have to make a fake marriage, James?” Alpha Sebastian uttered.I turned my head to him when he spoke and the pounding of my heart turned back to normal again.“Yes, Dad. We don't have to make a fake marriage because I am marrying my wife again tonight in your presence. I don't need to fake it because I have her, and she's my life. She's the woman who gave me strength every day and without her, I don't know what will happen to me.” James blurted towards his dad.As he uttered those words, his eyes were on me. James couldn't take his eyes off me and I can't explain m
~Emerald~I gulped upon hearing these words from James. He looked serious when he asked that to me. I even clenched my hands, my eyes never leaving him.“It's because Alpha Casper doesn't want you to see us talking. He's aware that it might make you mad and he's right. He doesn't want you to overthink. We just talked about what happened before and there's nothing going on between us, James,” I explained, while calming myself.James' reaction never changed. He was still looking at me with his cold eyes and it started to annoy me. I was just controlling myself and put in mind that he's acting like this because he wanted to protect me.“I don't want to see you talking to him once again. That would be the last time you talked to Casper, and if I found you to talk—”I didn't allow him to finish his words when I cut him already. James couldn't startle me. He should not try to.“Or else, James? What will you do about it?” I mumbled, meeting his gaze. “Have you realized that when you're talki
~Emerald~In response to James, Alpha Casper smiled while nodding his head. A sigh of relief escaped from my throat seeing the expression of Alpha Casper. It's good that he's just calmed all the time.Knowing James, I know he won't allow someone to overpower him.“I know how much you loved your wife, Alpha James. You don't have to tell me that because I am already aware,” Casper replied.“I just hope that you understand me, Alpha Casper. My reaction earlier is valid. I just don't want any male wolves lurking around my wife. She's not just a wife to me, but a queen. I won't let anyone take her away from me.” James blurted, pulling me closer to him.I just shook my head and didn't complain. It will only worsen the situation, but on the other hand, my heart feels happy about it. The way James protected me from anyone is just proof that he's willing to do everything for me and that he loved me.“No one will bother to take your wife from you, Alpha James. You are an Alpha King and everyone
~Emerald~We were shocked when we found Alpha Sebastian together with the pack doctor. They were waiting for us outside and when I looked at James' father, it looked like he was already catching his breath.“S-Son…” Alpha Sebastian uttered in his stammering tone.I bit my lower lips as my way to prevent myself from crying. The situation of Alpha Sebastian right now is just so hard to watch and knowing that he was my husband's father, I felt sad about it. This would be difficult for James but when I looked at him, I knew for a moment that he's making himself stronger.He doesn't want to show any emotions to other people, especially to his dad. And what he needs now is someone who can join him in his lowest moment. I promised I would stay beside him until he felt better.“Let's go to the venue, Dad. You can make it.” James blurted.Even though his father is facing a hard time in his life, he still tries to smile and nod his head. At this moment, we continued walking through the venue. T
~Emerald~A sound of broken glass suddenly echoed around the area. As we turned our head to James' direction, we found out that he's behind it. I bit my lower lips when he began to mess up. I know he's drunk. I know he's grieving for his father's death. His emotions are valid but for sure, this is not what his father wanted.“I will kill them!”He started screaming. He began to throw everything he found, and the wolves stepped back in fear. They are aware that when he's mad, nobody can stop him. No one would dare to talk to him, but we need to control him.I have to talk to him. Even though James is difficult to talk to right now, I still find the courage to approach him.“James, stop…” I muttered, making him turn his head at me.His eyes darkened, his expression couldn't be explained. It seems like I am facing a different identity.“What are you doing, Emerald!?” He exclaimed, which stunned me.The emphasis in every word he said, I could feel his anger deep within. I bit my lower lip
~Emerald~Alpha Sebastian had finally rested at his forever home and after his burial, everyone returned to their homes in silence. James and I went back into our room as he asked for a rest after a tiring day.The next morning, I woke up early to start the day in the pack. As usual, James woke up first before me. I did my best to finish my morning routine to see my son with Cassandra.We decided to leave the mansion for my son to feel the morning light. Outside, I saw James seriously talking to Emily and Alpha Casper. I can't help but smile seeing Casper and James together. And seeing their reaction, I know that their conversation looks serious.Alpha Casper and Alpha James turned their heads on me. Both of them smiled, which made me stunned in my direction. I wasn't expecting that Casper would smile at me.“You know, I really noticed something with Alpha Casper, Em…”I suddenly turned my head at Cassandra when she spoke. It seems like, I was poured with cold water in nervousness tha
~Emerald~Everyone is already preparing for our next mission tonight. James and I are still here in the room, making sure that we brought the important things we need for our mission. As usual, James gave me another set of his gun that I will use tonight.Just before we left the room, James called my attention first.“Emerald,” he muttered, making me turn my head to him. “Let's talk first.”I bit my lower lips when my heart pounded from what he said. I was thinking about what we will talk about. Knowing James, he used to do this before we started our mission.“What is it, James?”As I looked at him, I was stunned by what he did to me. James pulled my hand and I fell on his lap. His hands wrapped around my waist and because of what he did, I just felt my face reddened.“You are not going to transform tonight if it is not necessary,” he blurted in his serious tone.I furrowed my brows from what he uttered, turning my head in his direction.“But, why not?” I asked.James let out a deep a
~Emerald~I felt my heart suddenly skip from beating because of James' last words. In fear that the enemies might appear out of the blue, I moved closer to him.My heart started pounding so fast as I narrowed my eyes, looking for the enemies to appear in front of us. However, I just heard my husband laughing beside me.I just realized what happened, making me grit my teeth.“I was just kidding.” James mumbled.And because of my annoyance to him, I punched his chest. He scared me, really.“You're so annoying! I thought there were enemies already!” I reacted, my voice raised.James took my hand, and then he began placing soft kisses all over it.“Nah, I just wanted to lighten up your mood. But don't worry because if enemies show up, they can't win over us. We're numerous, and you have an Alpha King, alright?”I just shook my head to what James had uttered, while the corners of my lips lifted, forming a smirk.“You scared me.” I muttered, making James furrow his brows.“Did I?” He confir
~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
~Emerald~I am losing hope now. I know no one will come to save me here because Gideon made sure that nobody can locate me. The connection that I have with James was no longer there. I couldn't talk to my wolf and I don't know why. I don't know how they manage to take everything from me but I know one thing for sure.They wanted to make sure that this time, I will be caught up. I have no more escape from what's destined to happen to me. If something happened, I could only promise one thing. I will make sure that I will find a way to escape from here.Gideon will not be able to control me for the rest of my life. I have to think of my son and those who trusted me.“Are you ready for your change, Emerald?”I lifted my head when I heard Gideon speak again. My teeth gritted as I met his gaze. He's just too evil, and I wanted to smash his face until he lost his breath right now.“Do whatever you want to do from me, Gideon, but here's what I can promise to you…” I uttered, taking a quick pa