Ember's povThat was my next line of action, making sure that I got the names of all the people who were supposed to be present here without fail. Apparently, their law here was so that the Luna would have time to welcome the Alpha's visitors. It was a sign of respect that had to be followed to the T I didn't have time to differentiate between their faces and names. it would have been better for me to be left alone than to be involved in stuff like this but I guess I had no choice.My eyes wandered to the door. I was still waiting for the next line of action, especially from the event planner. She was supposed to come into the house and tell us how far she had gone. It was almost like a ball and I felt very weak and tired to even make a move.Sonia knocked and I sighed softly. "Are you with the papers? I hear that it's been a little hard for them to be able to reinstate what they were supposed to do. Isn't that abnormal?" I inquired again and she giggled. I could say that Sonia was
Ember's POVI made sure that I shot him a confused look. I was the epitome of confusion, " What do you mean?" I replied, applauding myself internally for maintaining a calm composure when I was indeed trembling inside. It was a lot to process, seeing that he might have some information and was just waiting for confirmation. I'd be damned if there was a problem from my angle. Of course, I'll wait to be able to stop him from fostering the idea. Trent stared at me for the longest before shaking his head silently. I didn't know what he was thinking and honestly, I didn't care because I wouldn't allow him to know what I was up to." I don't know, you tell me." He replied cryptically and I raised a brow again to stare at him. Was he kidding me right now? I was sure that he must have been kidding because this was just an entire child's play if he thought that I was going to admit to knowing anything about him. " I don't know what you're expecting but I don't know what you mean or want to h
Ember's POV"Help her do what?" "I don't know what's wrong with that girl. Everyone just keeps telling me that she's still with that godforsaken man, I don't think I've ever seen anyone so nonchalant and careless as my sister. I feel ashamed to call her that because she makes it hard to speak to the pack when she's doing the worst.`` I hummed instead and sipped my glass of margarita. I was told that it was safe for me to drink as long as it was in moderate proportion. "Is that all you're going to say?" I nodded. " She wished me death, what do you want me to say? That I would talk to her when I won't? No, that's impossible. And after, have you tell me that I'm the one enabling her. I guess you've finally seen the reason she fell pregnant the first time." He tickled me causing my drink to spill over on my dress. " See what you did now. What do you gain from this now?" I reached for the serviette and used it to dab at the front of my dress while he tightened his grip on my shoulder
Ember's POV"What do you mean for his ex-wife?!" I replied, causing the kids to jolt at the sound of my voice. This was totally rubbish. Why was he bringing her to the house? "Is Trent aware of this nonsense?"She shook her head, " No, I don't think so. I think it's intended to be a surprise to him too. She is basically coming to cause trouble which I wish can be prevented because I don't even know what to say." After searching her face and seeing that she was telling nothing but the truth I discovered that it was probably a very big issue and that it wouldn't be good if I wasn't in the know. One thing was still confusing though. " Why is she now trying to mend fences with me?" I asked her. She shrugged nonchalantly. " I don't know, but she says that she's sorry. I guess the former Luna doesn't have a place to stay anymore and he's kind of owing her. I don't understand that area because it's quite gray. All I know is that it's not that hard to understand. I was just thinking about
Ember's POVBy the next morning, I was already out of the house feeling a bit tired with the current situations of things. My head was working at a million miles per minute. For some, it might be a bit cool but for me it wasn't because I was still trying to navigate a lot of things that was bound to make me a bit confused for a while. One of my major problems was getting the thought of the new woman showing up while I was around. Anyway, I had decided that I was going to make sure that nothing stopped or hindered me from doing what I should do on a normal day. I was in my room, attending to my kids and also drawing the board map for what I was going to do with my life and how to take my business to a bigger level. What better way could I have done this except making sure that I left the house for a few minutes and made sure that there was nothing hindering me from doing the best that I could do at least for now. I was a bit worried about everything that was going on. What if there
Ember's POV"Oh? I don't know what is going on... Yeah... today is my birthday. I have totally forgotten about that."He kissed me and smiled. "Well I haven't. it's a good thing you dressed up pretty. I was scared that you wouldn't fall for my trucks. Alas, it ended up being good though. I don't think that anyone would be able to stop your shine at least not now."I smiled at him because this was a very sweet thing to do and I felt warm in my heart. It's almost as though there was something that was stuck in my throat. I couldn't believe that I was crying. "Thank you.""Are you crying, Ember?" The men began to clap and more tears streamed down my eyes. I was happy and at the same time sorrowful. Reason being that this man was a very good man and he was going to be heartbroken later on. I would have preferred to hurt a man if he was probably wicked to me but doing all of this and still betraying him? I didn't know how to navigate that."You are so overwhelmed." He muttered and I sta
Ember's POVI glared at the stupid woman that was ranting. I just knew who she was the moment she walked in."Let her go." I told the guards who unhandled her and was making her think about the next thing to do. "You shouldn't be here. Why are you a nuisance? There are better ways to make an entry. It's late already." I said and she glared at me but I didn't care at all. it was her business whatsoever she tried to do with or without my consent."Yo have some nerve to act like you're high and mighty because of what in fact? The fact that you don't need all the money in the world but you still end up with my husband looking deathly pale?"I raised a brow at her. She was sounding deranged and I was very sure that there was a problem somewhere that she needed to address then right after we could start doing something else that we should have from the beginning. "Are you sure that you're okay? I'm asking respectfully. I don't know what I should even tell you." I replied.She glared at me
Ember's POVI was bewildered as I heard the information. He didn't seek my opinion before going ahead to bring someone who I didn't vet into my home and it was as annoying as it could get. I was already tired about what was going to happen and while I was waiting for him, I was just in a state of dilemma but didn't want to show it."I'm sorry she can't stay here. She's going to cause trouble for me and my kids and I might lose my cool. So It's better we keep her away then or what do you think?" I asked him.He hummed but I don't know if he agreed with me though but I was very tired and needed some time to rest and possibly take a nap too if time permitted. There was going to be something that I would do that would make it happen as quickly as possible. I didn't know what else to do except tell that lady to leave immediately. It wasn't very easy to have a rival whose intentions were well known to come live under one's roof but the only thing that I could do right now was to make sure t
Ember squealed. "You're a naughty boy." She replied when Xander took her inside the shower. "We are too old to be having these sessions." She replied. Xander didn't think that anything was wrong with him wanting to have an alone time with his lovely wife so he smiled at her. Ember smiled at him. "I'm sorry, I was just kidding." She told him.His eyes crinkled with mirth. "I know, right. I don't even care about what you want to say but I believe that you will enjoy today's session. It promises to be mind-blowing." He bragged. She smiled at him while stroking his beards playfully. "Do you even know what this means?" She teased him.Xander peeled off the dress from her shoulders quietly and stared at her figure. "You look exquisite. I don't think I've seen anyone like you." He muttered softly while smacking his lips for effect.She rolled her eyes at his words. He would say anything just to have his way with her. "What do I expect? It's been almost twenty years." She complained.Xande
Sixteen Years Later, Dennis bounced into the room dripping with sweat and ran down to the kitchen to get a bottle of water from the fridge but met a restriction. He looked up and saw his twin brother staring at him with a glare. "Take a shower instead, you'll feel calm." He said.Dennis went mute for a minute before throwing a punch at him but his brother was faster and had predicted the move so he ducked at the last minute."Get away from the fridge, both of you!" Ember yelled and they jumped apart. She saw that they were mad at each other which made her worried. "You too are supposed to have each other's backs not be a thorn in each other's flesh." She whispered. She was trying so much to raise children who were devoid of hate and malice. The Alpha position was an edgy one which she hoped that they didn't fight each other for but coexisted perfectly together. "Why do you feel the need to show your powers when you are supposed to be each other's best friends?" She demanded The
Three years later"Mummy, can I have a taste now?" One of the boys asked and Ember shook her head, looking down at him with a smile as he had his hands around her legs."Don't be such a baby. It's not ready yet," His twin replied, rolling his eyes as he crossed his arms. The one who had his hands around Ember's leg, shot his brother a glare."Well, I wasn't talking to you" He snapped and Ember downplayed a smile threatening to form on her lips.She stirred the pasta, before turning around to face the boys just in time, when her favorite head came into her view.Xander's hair was disheveled and sticking out. He looked like he just walked out of the shower. He rounded the counter, wrapping his arm around her waist, pulling her flush against his body."This smells delicious," He closed his eyes, taking a sniff. His stomach growled in response and Ember laughed."Easy there, big boy. Soon" She muttered.Xander leaned into her, brushing his lips against the shell of her ears."But taste be
Ember's POV. A pang of headache hit me as I felt my eyes open, my legs shaking beneath my gown. Everywhere seemed black, but the sun rays through the barred hole on the door shone brightly. I strove to stand up, taking what felt like an eternity to raise a leg. Something that felt like shaped iron clashing against each other rang in my ear, and I felt compelled to know what was happening outside. I sprinted toward where the backdoor was, my legs shaking after every step, my heart racing faster with every step I took. The sound of crashing iron and steel and the rise of cries grew closer and thicker with every step I took. I had no idea what was happening outside, all I sought was to escape from this dungeon. Most of the guards were distracted by what was happening outside, none were looking my way. I guess it was lucky, and a chance for me to escape. I walked toward the exit door, but just as I reached there, the roar of a wicked smile halted me in my spot, and I was force
Xander's POV. I was seated in my palace when an emissary holding a sealed letter was brought before me by one of my pack guards. As the emissary approached, I could sense a mix of curiosity and unease from my pack members "Greetings, Alpha Xander. I bring a message from Trent's pack." He fretted going down by reclining his head onto his knees. I took the letter, breaking the seal. My eyes scanned the parchment, and my gut twisted with every word. Trent was declaring war on us. I called a gathering with my elders. We sat in a circle, the letter passed among us. "This is madness," One of them growled. "Trent knows we won't back down." "We need to prepare for battle," Another suggested, her voice steady. "Gather our strongest warriors, Xander. We'll show Trent the strength of our pack." "I'll start scouting for allies. We can't face Trent's pack alone." I looked at my elders, determination burning within me. "We'll defend our pack" The elders nodded in unison, and I k
Ember's POV I walked down the hallway slowly, this part of the house seemed to be more empty than the path I walked through once I reached the end of the house. I frowned wondering what wild goose chase Ellie sent me on. Xander wasn't here. Why would she send me here for no reason had she completely lost it? angry I turned to leave when I spotted Trent standing there with a wicked smile on his face, holding a sword. My stomach dropped knowing there was no way this was going to end well. “Trent! What are you doing here?” He smirked, the glint of the sword reflecting in the fading light. “Hello, Ember. Fancy meeting you here.” I took a step back, feeling panic rising. “Where’s Xander? He’s supposed to be here, did you do something to him?” Trent chuckled, his voice dripping with malice. “Oh, Xander isn’t coming. Ellie sent you her for me. I’m the one you’re dealing with.” Realization hit me like a punch to the gut. Ellie must have played me, setting me up for Trent. My instinc
Author's POV. Xander walked hurriedly towards the port. He had booked a safe passage through the tunnel for Ember. It had not been cheap, but he knew it was going to be worth it since he was sure she would appreciate his efforts in helping her get her complete freedom. He arrived at the spot they had both agreed that they would meet. The port was mostly deserted at this time of the day so it was going to be relatively safe and easy for her to wall around without being found by people who work for Trent. He stood around for the next ten minutes, stifling the anxiety that was quickly growing in his chest. After ten minutes, he started to call her name as he looked around the area. It could have been possible that she had missed her way and was staying at another spot instead of the one they had initially agreed to meet. She was supposed to have been here. They had agreed that they would meet at that spot and he had been exactly on time. If there had been any delay or anything t
Ember's POV. I wasn't moved by her words because I knew that I had a higher backing that would help me out when it was time. All she just needed was the go-ahead from me. Then I knew that she would be able to go ahead to focus on getting the answer. I chuckled softly and looked at her. "Did you want us to respect you, Ellie? You should accord yourself some respect." I told her and she looked at me. "Who the hell are you?!" She challenged me. Her eyes flared at me and I smiled at her. "Are you my husband's concubine?" She asked and I held myself from saying just like you were. That would be a big slap on her face which I didn't really mind though. I liked the fact that she was really struggling to make it work. I didn't care about her and all that she was doing. All I wanted to know is that there would be a need for us to just stay for a while and rest before finally talking about our past life. In just a few years she would be controlling the whole arena but if I stood up rig
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