~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
~James~“Luna Emerald has a child, Alpha James.”I was stunned in my direction, eyes were at Levi. The words he just mentioned suddenly rang into my ears. My mouth couldn't even form a word to respond with Levi.I was speechless. I can't believe the information I heard from my beta. Emerald has a child and knowing that got me so emotional. I don't know either. The moment I found out about it, I knew something was different. This information felt so impactful.“What did you just say?” I asked, confused. I just heard Levi's words clearly, but I wanted to confirm it. I wanted to know if he was really telling the truth and then a memory from the past flashes back to me.Emerald had actually told me about her pregnancy. She was trying to tell me that I would be a father, but I still pushed her away from my life. I still choose Katie over her knowing that she is actually carrying my child. Yes, I know this is my child. I could feel it. My heart could prove it.‘Look at what you did, James
~Emerald~I left the cabin to start the training. Jacob is with Cassandra and he's already fine. I was relieved that my son's high fever was finally gone. I will not worry about leaving him when I am on training.“Weird, Alpha James didn't meet you outside the cabin just like yesterday,” Lilian uttered, obviously confused. I shook my head and took out a deep sigh. “That's even better because I don't want to start the day with bad vibes. It's even better if he would totally leave the pack and never come back again.” Lilian couldn't stop herself from laughing at my words. “You know he won't do that. We are aware of James' attitude. If he wants something, he won't stop until he has it.”I shook my head in disbelief because Lilian could still remember one of the traits that James' had and my wolf was right. Alpha James will never stop not until he got what he wanted, but things are more complicated now.He's not in his pack. He doesn't own me anymore. I wouldn't allow him to get what he
~Emerald~“I…I don't know what you were talking about.”I turned away to leave James after I heard what he said earlier. Just before I could step my legs away, James grabbed my wrist. He pulled me close to him and I had no choice. I had no choice but to face him.The reaction from his face couldn't be explained now. His eyes were filled with pain. The way he looked at me, he seemed to be pleading with me.“You can't hide the truth from me, Emerald,” James uttered. “You can't hide the truth about my son.”My hands turned to fists. I couldn't stop gritting my teeth while glaring at him, my eyes filled with darkness. James didn't know what he was talking about.He has no son with me. I will not allow him to own the child he disowned once. Upon hearing James' statement, my expression hardened, my heart pounded so fast. The pain in my eyes was replaced by fury. I step forward and slap him across the face. The sound of my slap echoes through my ears. James was stunned, his hand touching hi
~Emerald~I looked at myself in the mirror for one last time. A smile formed on my lips when I found a different woman. A woman who grew up to be a fine lady after everything she went through. I can't imagine I would face the mirror again, wearing such a beautiful dress given by Gideon.“You look so pretty, Emerald,” Cassandra praised at the back. A smile formed on my lips before I faced her. My eyes turned in my son's direction. He was sleeping in his crib. I walked there and kissed his forehead. Jacob's handsome face could not be denied. He got his face to his father, James.“Thank you for everything, Cass. I don't know what my life would look like if you are not with me,” I responded to my friend. Cassandra smiled, taking my hands to hold it. “I should be the one to thank you. I wouldn't be here if you didn't save my life. You are the reason I was still alive after you saved me from the accusations that some wolves were throwing at me.”I remembered the day when I first met Cassa
~Emerald~As we stepped our feet at the venue, there were groups of wolves coming our way. My eyes were to them and to Gideon next to me. He was already looking at me, a smirk written on his lips.“Alpha Gideon,” one of them shook hands with Gideon. “It's my pleasure to see you here.”The other wolves bowed their heads at Gideon. I was surprised because of how they respected Gideon.“It's my pleasure to see you all here at the ball. I hope we'll enjoy this night,” Gideon responded to them.The wolf who spoke first at Gideon suddenly turned his head at me. A smile plastered on his lips as he spoke, “Pleasure to meet your girlfriend, Alpha Gideon.”My mouth widened from what I had heard. Just when I was about to speak up, Gideon exceeded me.“I wanted to introduce this girl next to me. Her name is Emerald, and she was special to me,” Gideon uttered to them, his attention was on me. I could feel my heart pounding from what he said. I was just surprised because of what Gideon was telling
~Emerald~“It's been a while, Emerald, the banished Luna of the Crescent Moon Pack.”These are the words that came out from Katie's mouth when they reached us in our direction. I couldn't believe she had the guts to speak up to me after what she did. She made a drama in front of Nicholas. Katie accused me of hurting her wherein she was really the one who dared to hurt me. I was mad. I wanted to smash her face to make her pay from what she did to me before, but I calmed myself. There's no way I would lower myself because of them.“I am also pleased to meet the second option,” I uttered, my head tilted above.Katie's eyes became gloomy, her face couldn't believe what she just heard.‘You nailed it!’ Lilian screamed at the back of my head.“Second option?” She asked in disbelief. “Where the hell did you get that idea?” I laughed, covering my mouth with my hands as if I mistakenly said it. I even looked at James who was quiet on the other side. His eyes were also gloomy, but it's focus
~Emerald~“What did you just say?”Katie could not believe what she just heard from me. Her fists were still clenched while her eyes were fixed at me. She looks so mad and seeing that reaction to her face made me like it. I wanted this day to come for all of us. I have been waiting to this day that Katie, James, and I would have an encounter.My wish has been answered. They are already in front of my face, looking like an angry dragon who wants to blow fire at my face, especially Katie. I already expected that she would have an exaggerated reaction upon seeing me again.“I don't need to elaborate this for you, Katie, but you can just talk to your husband. You can ask him what he was doing at my pack, or you can ask him what pushes him to ask my forgiveness again,” I uttered to Katie. She turned her head at James with her unpleasant reaction. I crossed my arms while looking at them. I wanted to see with my two eyes how Katie would react to this.“What the hell is she talking about, Ja
~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