Ember's POV.Having realized I had there might be no relationship between these men and Trent, I decided to take law into my hands. The network was so poor but I knew that we had to reach him however way that we could. If we could, we would make him regret his actions, if we couldn't, I would still make him understand that he wasn't living an enviable life. We couldn't have a phone now because most of us jumped blindly into the water but right now we were happy because it would help to put a distance between the two boats. We swam across the island and I was spent when we finally reached dry land."We can't stop now. He might predict this move and want to help to be there but we can't also allow that to happen. Instead of that, we can make sure that we get through to him before it's even too late." The leader of the Night shade spoke and I agreed. I was running on low fuel but adrenaline made me not even realize it yet. If I had my way, I would have broken away quietly but I didn't,
Ember's POV. I might not know too much about the way a pack was run but the most common way that they operated wasn't new to me either. I knew that they operated on a tit for tat system where they would only render certain help because of what you could do for them, not the other way round. If one didn't take a critical look at it, he wouldn't understand it. "Well, you might not have a problem with that, as long as my husband believes that you helped me out. Now, I hope you don't also plan on deceiving me because I might be dead but you would also be in that position, that's how he moves." I warned him. He chuckled as soon as we ascended the porch the door opened and a calming scent hit my nostrils. I was perplexed when someone like this was undergoing some problems like this. It was mind blowing because how was that even possible? If I had the chance I wouldn't have blown it, instead I would have waited till I had something important before making them known to the world. "Such
Xander's POV. A lot of people might be wondering why I was too slow in killing Trent. He wasn't as powerful as we thought he was. It was just one of those things that people did to maintain their reputation.Maybe a few years ago they were on top of the food chain and all of that but as of today there was no one who could boldly speak for him. He didn't know that I had made various researches so that I would be able to get out of this mess. Even Ember didn't know my plans and I intended to keep it that way. If I didn't do it that way she might want to talk sense into my head and try to convince me why it is bad but I as well as everyone knew that Trent didn't deserve kindness. I was a bit distorted in my judgment but after I realized that I was only being played it stopped me from acting and thinking in that manner. Anyone who didn't know this was going to war with his conscience. Everyone knew that he wasn't a good fellow. It was just me who was trying to make sure that I didn't so
Ember's POV.I saw Xander approaching and I smiled in relief. Alpha Clover was also smiling when he saw him. "Hey, man. I didn't think that you would return so soon." He called playfully. It was then that I finally was able to rest from all my labors. They had to be very good friends. I didn't know this man when I was there with him .Well I didn't fault him. One wasn't supposed to know all the friends that a person kept as long as they all acted accordingly. That was the beauty in it. Instead of waiting for information, I would rather save this man's name as an emergency contact. I looked at them and watched them hug each other passionately. "Thank you very much. Who would have thought?" He whispered and I stared at them as they smacked their hands together. "I didn't know what would happen if I had traveled. You need to get that man for all of us. He's been a bully for the longest period. I mean, a lot of people have been waiting for this time and it's finally here, I don't think
Ember's POVXander reached behind leaning over to grab something when he sat back he handed me a couple of dresses from the back seat. I looked at them, confused. "What's this for?" I asked."It's to help you blend in," he said. "Just a little disguise to get you in and out of the pack unnoticed."I raised an eyebrow. "You think a couple of dresses will do that?""Well, they’re not just any dresses," Xander said with a smirk. "They’re maid uniforms. You'll blend in perfectly."I hesitated. "I don’t know, Xander. It feels a bit... I don’t know."He sighed. "Look, it's just for a little while. It'll be easier if you just put them on. Ellie won't suspect a thing, trust me."I took the dresses from him, still unsure but there was no option. “Alright, alright. I’ll do it.”In the car, I quickly changed into the maid outfits. The first one was a simple black and white dress with a white apron. It fit okay, I looked in the rearview mirror and sighed. Not my best look, but it would have to do
Xander's POV It didn't feel right leaving Ember but I knew I had too, I really messed up, I realized that as I sat at the driver's seat gripping the steering wheel till my knuckles whitened. Hopefully I'll be able to fix things before it's too late. I put the car in reverse then drove away heading back to the pack. Soon I pulled up to the house and saw Ellie standing by the front door, arms folded tightly across her chest. Her face was set in a scowl, clearly waiting for me. Not this again! I sighed contemplating if I should get out the car or just drive away Ellie took a step forward growing impatient. Would she chase me down if I drove away? I wasn't going to find out tonight I turned off the ignition then I stepped out of the car, trying to appear as nonchalant as possible. “Where have you been?” she demanded as soon as I approached. I blinked back wanting to tell her I owed her no explanation she wasn't my mom. I took a deep breath trying to remain calm. “Just had to chec
EMBER's POV I was sitting on the couch reading when I heard a knock at the door. I jumped up since I was in the book, I groaned a little and went over to peep through the little window. It was Xander. The corners on my lips turned to a frown and I held the handle contemplating if I should let him in or not. He knocked once more, “Ember please open up” his baritone voice came melting the ice a little making me open the door. “Hey,” he said, holding up a bag of food. “Surprise, I thought you might be hungry.” “Thanks,” I said, taking the bag from him. “But you really don’t have to worry about feeding me.” He stepped closer, his arms outstretched as if he wanted to hug me. I took a step back frowning. “Xander, do not make me look like the bad person here, It’s okay you don't have to do all this, I'm fine all by myself” He looked a bit taken aback but quickly recovered keeping his expression neutral. “I’m sorry. I just... I don’t know. I want to make things right.” He seemed s
Ember's POV. I couldn't help but feel very remorseful when he came close to me. I was a bit skeptical in the beginning but after a while I finally realized that there might be something missing which I wasn't taking into cognizance. Xander reclined into the seat as he stared at me but I maintained his glare. He wasn't going to unnerve me. So what if he didn't sleep with her? All of this was still his fault. If he had not taken those steps when he finished getting her pregnant, then maybe I wouldn't resent him this much. "You didn't defend me when I needed you the most, I don't think you remember that incident, or do you?" I asked him and he shook his head. "I don't think I do. Why would I purposely not want to talk to you? I was under an influence and believe me when I say that it's something that I regret till this day because of this now we are in deep shit. Call me sentimental, but as much as I hate this man I don't feel like harming him at least not yet, do you underst