Ember's POVI jumped when I felt a hand touch me. It was no one but the infamous Trent. My head was resting against the wall and I was sure that my eyes bulged out of my sockets. "What's the matter? Are you okay?" I inquired, before casting another glance a the kids on the bed "Oh, it's nothing... I don't know... Why are you so scared?" "I'm not scared. I'm just a bit wary, that's all." I responded, searching to face for the animosity that laid in them a few days ago. It was missing and it made me wonder if he was messing with my emotions on purpose. There was absolutely no way that I wouldn't be able to figure out that there was a problem somewhere."You do know that there is absolutely no way that we can escape from the stress that comes with taking care of a child, so I brought some tea for you. Would you care for some?" I was still startled by how forgiving he was? Other men would have probably done something against me but he was only staring at me.I stared at him calmly. "
Ember's POVGetting out of a hard relationship didn't seem like the perfect way to work seeing that he was ready to be a responsible father. Trent was all shade of kind so I decided to stick with him, but the problem now was the lady who was ready to be a pest in our lives, unwilling to leave. It made me sick that I had to keep on waiting on her and all of that. If there was nothing else for me to do, I would have requested that I just left but my kids weren't still in the best shape.Trent had informed me that a physician would be coming in today which got me angry. Why the hell would he allow someone that we didn't know from Adam to come to treat them? But at the risk of sounding suspicious, I agreed. That led me to this point where I was. I had to tell another maid to get a message across to Xander but this time around with a better option. She went with blood bags. She didn't understand what was happening and I didn't send her any letter. I only told her to ask him to call me.
Xander's POV"Did you know that Ember's twins are finally healed? I can't imagine how happy she would be. If I were she I would have called for a celebration but I also understand if she wants to keep it under wraps." Grace spoke animatedly beside me not caring to see if I was interested or not."Hmm.""I was even told that she and Trent are about to renew their marital vows. I think that's so sweet. I would love to have someone who makes life beautiful for me that I would consider marrying twice." She continued and I groaned. I wasn't inclined to hear any good things about their union when Trent was living the life that I was supposed to have. "You will, he wasn't just the one for you," I replied so that the love for the idea of marriage didn't push her into the wrong hands again. If another man hurt my sister, I would kill him. it was a given and I was going to stand by that."You don't need a man to make you happy. You're happy already. When the right person comes along, I'll kno
Ember's POVI was busy smiling as people offered their congratulations. This was lovely and I didn't want to change it for the world. I was happy, Trent was also happy. Finally we were going to be able to deal with naysayers in the form of Ellie.Surprisingly too, Ruel didn't return, Sonia was normal and it seemed like life had normalized. "Do you feel that?" Trent whispered to me and I looked up only for him to catch my lips with his.I smiled at him, letting it slide because I was happy. Life was finally good, I was free from the doctor's unnerving stare. "Feel your heartbeat as you love to say?" "Nah, I don't say that." he joked and I smiled at him. "You have such beautiful eyes. We said that we weren't going to invite a lot of people but guess who has a lot of visitors downstairs? We." I sighed, "I don't feel too good with a lot of people present. Do you know who is out to hurt them? This time around too, I won't be allowing anyone to move around their perimeter."He hummed and
Xander's POVAfter Ellie left I was a bit tired so I decided to take a nap. However that would mean skipping the thing that I had in mind to do. There was a bit of annoyance in her eyes and we traded words as usual but that didn't stop the fact that I was only trying to get my samples.I glanced at the hair that was inside the Ziploc bag that I was given from the hospital. That was going to help matter a lot. I didn't want it to get to the next day. As a firm believer in doing what was necessary at the right time I rose and went toward the door. I needed a confirmation today. That would explain the reason I was feeling this way. I turned sideways and saw that there was a group of men standing outside the house. From their scent, they reeked of being high class wolves so I decided to wait to see what they were here for.I watched my guards talk to them then after a while they began to walk backwards. "tell them to come to the meeting room." I told one of the guards through the mindli
Xander's POVI didn't waste any time in calling an urgent meeting with Zion in my grip."This is the face of the criminal who is tipping Zane off. His name is Zion as you all know." I announced parading him before the pack naked. This wasn't what I would like to do to a grown man but he pushed me. "Now, if anyone tries this stunt, I wouldn't hesitate to kill all your family members. So before you do anything stupid, know that there are people attached to you who would bear the brunt. I'm not remorseful about my decisions." "Prepare the stakes!" I ordered and the warriors climbed on the elevated platform and began to arrange the woods properly. Well this was the best way to treat a traitor. There were a lot of them which he had told me but I was going to pick them up at night. "Place him there!" I yelled and threw him to them. They caught him and laid him on the sticks. His wife rushed out and pushed her daughter backwards while an elderly pack member covered the girl's eyes. "Ple
Ember's POVGetting back to work was a good thing because I could finally use my brains. It wasn't good if I had to wait all these while to resume. I didn't know how much I missed working until I saw the familiar walls of my factory. Sonia was all smiles as she walked toward me and I smiled at her in response. "I've missed us being here." "Yeah, me too." She stared at me as I thought about how to repay her for her kindness. "What do you dream of having but don't yet have?" I asked stylishly. She shrugged, "I don't know. I have come farther than I expected. I don't think I want more. I'm quite grateful for how far I've come."I shook my head. Was this humility or she was just trying to push me away?"I don't think anyone should be complacent with a position. We all aspire to be greater, you should be the same." She shook her head. "I don't know, I can't think of anything right now." She said, "I'm being sincere, if I wanted anything I would have spoken." She reassured me and I st
Ember's POV"Oh, really!?” I pretended not to be interested, meanwhile my heart was beating faster. "Yeah. I didn't pick up because I know that it's probably not for the best. I was tempted to but I realized that this wouldn't go through. I don't know." He whispered but I nodded. "Yeah, yeah. I understand that. Do you think that there would be something that he really needs to pass across to you?" "No, not really. I don't want to talk to him or do you want me to?" "No, why does he want to talk to you now that we have our lives in order? Does he want to say that he needs to tell me something so important? Anything that he wants to say can wait. I don't want to speak to him or have any contact with him." "Exactly what I thought. Well, that's not easy because that would mean that I would be giving him attention. I don't like him one bit." Trent agreed and I stared at him softly. There might be a reason why he was staring at me this way. I think I needed to have a word with Xander,
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