~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 felt my forehead arched as I looked into the woman's face. When she mentioned those words to me, her expression softened, worries were evident on her face.“What do you mean?” I murmured, not breaking my eyes away from her.“Yes, you heard it clearly, Luna. We need the Alpha's help. Our pack has been occupied by the enemies, and they imprisoned my Alpha father. I have no one else to call for help until the Alpha King flashes into my mind.”I furrowed my brows while listening to what the woman is telling me right now. Seeing her react like that, I knew for a moment that she's telling the truth. It was true that she came here to ask for help, and to talk to James. If she is really from Gideon's group, I know she already forced me out.“Who did conquer your father's pack?” I asked seriously, and then she let out a deep breath.The woman turned her body away and didn't speak for about a minute.“They said, it's Gideon's followers.”I could feel my heart skip a bit after hearin
~Emerald~After talking, James and I finally decided to go to the interrogation area to see the warriors who just betrayed us. While on our way, I couldn't help but grit my teeth thinking about them. We really couldn't believe that there are still enemies to our pack despite the intensive security that we have here. Seems like Gideon is just so desperate to bring us down.“I think you need to go back inside now, Baby,” James mumbled, right in front of the door of the interrogation center.I couldn't help but to furrow my brows while looking at him.“But why? I needed to see them and I also wanted to hear from them how on earth they betrayed us,” I explained, and he held my hands tightly.“Yes, I know, but I don't want you to worry about this anymore. I know they will not admit where Gideon is even if we killed them. But we are not going to end their lives until they surrender and tell us where the f*ck is Gideon's hideout.” James stated.I let out a sigh and thought about it. I'm also
~Emerald~I let go of hugging James after I heard what he just told me. Shocked was already written on my face when I looked at him.“Wait, what?” I mumbled at him.He smiled, and pinched my nose. I met his gaze and when I looked at him, I could not find any fear from him. This just proved that James doesn't worry about Gideon.“Stop worrying about Gideon. He's not letting anyone kill him because he's waiting for me, Baby. Gideon wanted us to face each other. It all started between the two of us and only the two of us can end this war. Therefore, you need to relax and don't worry that much about his presence,” James explained.I know he just doesn't want me to worry about him and I understand him. James only wanted to keep me safe, so he has to make me believe that everything is alright, but it's actually not.I love him, and I know he will get worried about me if I push to kill Gideon myself. James needed strong support from his loved ones and if he's telling the truth that Gideon wa
~Emerald~Ares failed to stop me from showing off myself to Gideon. I am finally in front of them now and Gideon turned his head at me. His eyes widened and he stepped back.“Emerald,” he mumbled to my name.I couldn't help but smirk upon meeting his gaze.“It's been a long time since we last saw each other, Gideon. I thought you were dead.” I muttered to him, but he just smirked.The warriors who betrayed us moved beside Gideon. Shocks were written to their faces now as they saw us here.“A person like me will never die easily. I have nine lives just like cats.” Gideon responded between his smirk.I shook my head, my gun still pointing at him. Ares was already next to me. He's carefully watching our enemies, preparing himself if ever they did a sudden attack.“You're alone, Emerald? Where's your asshole husband? I was expecting him to always be with you, but…” Gideon paused, his eyes turned at Ares. “You were with someone else.”I tilted my head, my lips still curled into a smirk as
~Emerald~“I'm fine, Cass. I just have something important to do.”After saying these words at Cassandra, I turned away. Cassandra called me but I never looked back. I just wanted to keep a distance from James. He needed space, and I've understood that he doesn't want to talk to me as of now.I don't have any idea where my legs are taking me now. My mind was too preoccupied that I never noticed I was already in the dark area of the pack.I just realized it late.“What the hell?” I murmured, upon realizing that.I was about to step my feet away when my eyes suddenly captured something. My brows furrowed as I focused my attention on them and then my teeth clenched.I know something is not right with them. They were talking about something and I stepped forward to listen to what they are talking now.“We have to move faster now. The King is waiting for us. We need to bring Luna to him before the attack happens.”These wolves who are talking in the dark area of the pack were familiar to m
~Emerald~I get my husband, but this is not the moment for us to fight each other. We only have a very short time to deal with Gideon. It's better if we focus all of our attention to find him.“James, calmed down. I already told you about it. It's not Ares' intention. He doesn't know about it at all, so please—listen to me,” I begged.James turned his head at me, his eyes still covered with darkness. I could feel my heart skip a bit while staring at him. James may be tough, but he still has a heart.I know he will listen to me and after a minute of holding Ares, James loosened his grip until he released him. A deep sigh escaped out of my throat, knowing that he listened.“You're grateful that my wife still defended you, Ares. Just so you know, I don't care whoever you are if you did something to my wife,” James murmured at Ares.I bit my lower lips, holding his hand.“That's enough, James. Ares has nothing to do with my outburst. It was my choice. We were just talking earlier when I b
~Emerald~I'm not weak, nor will I get affected by any of my predictions. It was just a mere prediction that can still be changed.But the question is…Is there really a way to change that? Am I powerful enough to prevent whatever I've seen to happen in the near future? Can I still stop the destiny of the Alpha King?And right now, I really don't know. I feel so weak every time I think of James' destiny. His destiny to die in the hands of Gideon and knowing that he's still alive now made me so worried.As I was thinking about that moment where I first predicted James' destiny, my body started trembling in fear. I don't want that to happen. I will not give up the father of my son and the same man who made my heart pound.They say destiny can't be changed, but I'll make history. I will rewrite James' destiny and I will do everything I could to prevent him from dying. Gideon will not succeed. We have to kill him before the prediction comes into reality.And with that thought, I feel calm
~Emerald~When Ares heard those words from me, he just sighed. He even looked at me as if he wanted to read my expression.“Today is the regular visit of those wolves living here, Luna Emerald. Would you like to join me?”I furrowed my brows upon hearing these words from him and narrowed my eyes, hoping to see James. However, I couldn't find him anywhere. But I am certain that he's busy as well with his responsibility, especially now that they have to start looking for Gideon's whereabouts.I have nothing else to do but wait for James and also, I have a responsibility to this pack. I'm their Luna, and it's part of my job to check what the members are doing here.“That would be great, Ares. I am willing to help you.” I responded at Ares.He just chuckled and told me to follow him. Ares brought two of his warriors through our visitations towards the members. I was behind, silently observing the surroundings.The pack members knew me, and it's not hard for them to recognize me. I just fe
~Emerald~“You're right, Knox. I'm truly grateful for having her beside me. She's the woman I have been dreaming about.”I could feel my face blushed when James never hesitated to say these words to me and in front of Alpha Knox. He doesn't care about those who can hear it because what's important to him is to let me know that he never thinks about our location as long as he can say heartfelt words for me.I'm just truly grateful for having him as my husband, and I'm hoping that we will stay bolder until we succeed in erasing Gideon from here.“You should take good care of your wife, Alpha James. She has a lot of potential and after what she showed here, I'm certain that she will be the target of the enemies. They knew that she is so useful to you and to the whole pack,” Alpha Knox uttered, making me look at him.His words felt meaningful. I just can't stop feeling nervous about it.“Of course, Knox. I have my eyes towards my wife and I know our enemies will get interested in her, esp