Ember's POVSurfing through the net seemed to be my best companion lately because it kept my sanity in check. Boredom was a disease that could even lead to depravity. How was I supposed to stay in this big house alone without talking to anyone for a whole week without losing my mind? Whenever Trent returned, he was already beat and didn't have the time to strike up a conversation with me. The two brothers were just polite to me and minded their business. Elise was a different ball game entirely. She was still keeping malice with me as if I was the one who made her brother take that irrational step. I wasn't in the mood to start begging someone to see things my way when there were other things I could do with my time. One of which was my newly found passion for knitting. I watched several videos about it and was confident in my abilities. I could do anything that I set my heart to do.I quickly switched off the light and adjusted on my side because it was getting very close to the du
Ember's POVMy business was beginning to kick off and I was very proud of myself. Trent was less concerned with whatever I did to occupy myself and it was beginning to piss me off. We had returned to being strangers like in the beginning of the marriage but if I was being sincere, I was able to think straight nowadays and my mind was working very fine. "Have you been able to set up the site?" I asked the man that Trent had referred to me and he chuckled. "Luna, it's not yet a week. We still need to testrun it and make sure that it can deliver and not break down when issues of orders arise." I knew that but I was still a bit antsy. " Yeah, I know but people have been reaching out. I need them to be able to get these orders as soon as possible." He smiled at me, obviously thinking that I was being hasty but it wasn't like that, I was just looking out for my business. Now that I had the traffic, it was better to leverage them.Trent walked in and sighed as he took a seat beside me, i
Ember's POVThe sound of monitor beeping filtered into my ears and I sighed. Who was in the hospital? I wondered. "You." Lacy replief and I was shocked. Why was I in the hospital? I tried to open my eyes but I couldn't and I became scared. I heard the door open and waited to be able to identify the person to no avail. "She's awake, but she's unstable, that's why the monitor is beeping this way." The person said. I figured that it was a doctor. "So, when will she open her eyes? It's been almost two weeks now." What?! I didn't know when I was admitted but I didn't expect to have spent so long there. " I am thinking about it right now and all I can say is that I don't want to give you a date. We don't know these things. We can only make predictions." I heard Trent sigh. I knew that he was the one because my brain slowly processed the information. " Okay, so what can we do to make sure that she doesn't die?" "We will continue with our treatment, I think her body went into shock henc
Ember's POV"Evelyn, what are you doing here?" Trent confronted her and she didn't say anything tangible. " What the hell are you here for?" Hr rephrased in case she didn't get his first question and I was pissed by his leniency. I would have expected that he should have landed her a hot slap or done something worse than he did to Elise but he was calm."Calm down, Trent, we don't want you getting worked up unnecessarily. It's improper for you to be this stressed over little issues. I feel very tired when you do this. Don't you? It's been what? Five years now, yet you don't want to let things go? Are you really serious?" "Get the hell out of my hospital before I unleash my anger." The lady sighed in resignation. "See, you've been towing this line for how long now? Why don't you see beyond what's happening? I am back to reclaim my position. We didn't get divorced. We went separate ways so why are you acting like I am a stranger? Plus I find this act disturbing." Now, apart from Eli
Ember's POV"I think she's entering into labor!" Was the last thing that I heard before blacking out. I fell into a zen state. It was almost as though I was floating in the air and waiting for the pin to drop.Sadly it didn't, so I enjoyed the cool breeze that blew through my skin. All of a sudden, I felt a sharp pain that went straight to my head. Color me surprised but my eyes flew open immediately. I was shocked to see a few people walking around. My vision, hazy and fluttery. I almost felt as though I couldn't see properly.Someone stared at me and blinked again. " She's awake. Didn't you give her the right dosage of anesthesia?" The female voice inquired and I was a bit tired of the way they were screaming. In my head I was like, can someone just let me breathe without making me feel like I have done something wrong?I couldn't move any part of my body, nor scream to let out the pain that I felt. It was excruciating and I felt my bones aching. "Get me a shot! She needs to sleep.
Ember's POV"How are you feeling?" Trent asked me and I shrugged. U remembered everything that he said and here I was trying to figure out the right reaction to give to him. "Are you sure that you are fine? I can see that you are a bit off. Do you need the doctor, should I call him? I mean, is there anything that you want me to do? I could..." I placed a warning hand on his arm. He was making a fuss out of nothing. There was a way that he moved that was a bit suspicious to me. Although he didn't know what was happening, I was waiting for the ball to drop. "I'm good. I promise, I'm just tired I wanted to take a nap before you walked in." I lied and he stared at me for a minute before wearing a confused expression. I was thinking about what else I could do though so that I didn't have any problems.It was two weeks after childbirth and her father had only come twice to visit her. "Is there something that you've been passing through? I don't know what to do with the attitudes you've
Ember's POV"Who's Xavier?" I repeated and he stared at me. I didn't know what happened along the line but I was also pretty sure that he was serious, he looked offended."Who's Xavier?" "I guess I won't know seeing that you were muttering his name in the dream and almost moaning before I stopped you."I rolled my eyes. " Now, that's a complete lie because I would never moan to another man's name. I don't even know who Xavier is." I responded in an affronted tone. He would lose his shit if he knew that it was none other than my beloved ex-husband. That was his middle name that no one knew about."Okay, maybe the moaning part was a bit of exaggeration but you know what I mean." I shook my head vehemently. " No, I don't know what you mean and I pick an offense to that statement. I understand that things are a bit awkward between us but I'm not some sex starved doll that seeks pleasure anywhere." I replied, making sure to glare at him while at it. He placed his hands in front of me in
Ember’s POVA power struggle was happening quietly that I didn't want to speak about. She was expecting that I replied to her antics but I was hell-bent on showing her that she was not up to the standard. I'd come to learn that ignoring them always did the trick, they say that they don't mind all the time but they get more pained There was a knock on my door and I sighed in relief. Sonia walked in with a pretty smile on her face as she stared at me softly. I stared at her too. " Kindly help me with the kids. I need to sleep." Having a sister-in-law was supposed to help relieve the burden but it only added to the mental stress that I was already going through. " So, tell me what have you been up to regarding the designs that we spoke about?" I hadn't stepped my foot downstairs for a week because I was feeling very tired, lethargic even. If I complained, I would have to go to the hospital which frankly I didn't want to do. Her eyes darted toward mine with a small smile on her face.
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