Xander's POVI was looking out of the window for a minute when I heard a few coughs coming from that angle and I was a bit surprised.I felt like something was not right in my chest but I couldn't place the feeling. I had just returned from the hospital and I was still fit to be able to do my jobs. If not for the fact that I was advised to rest at intervals, I would have been out on the field as soon as possible. There was something that was stopping me from being able to work.I rubbed my chest slightly to get over the knot that had welled in there and was waiting to see what I could get out of my thoughts.My ship which capsized was also giving me a headache because I had still not recovered from it. It was annoying at the same time stressing me out. I didn't want to talk to anyone about anything. My father was just speculating while I stared at him.After scouting, we discovered that it wasn't actually Trent who caused it to sink. There was footage that was used to control the thin
Ember's POVTaking things slowly was the best thing that I could do to myself because I was aware that I was the only family that my children had. Dying right now was off the table and I didn't even want to be involved in all of these dramas that threatened to destroy me. But I was bored after a while. Trent, who promised to come back the previous day, said that he had to stay back for something else which I didn't quite find funny but wasn't annoyed about like that. I was ready to leave when I should and make sure that I was able to get a hold of other people that could accompany me to the dungeon to see how the prisoners were faring peradventure they decided to play funny.Two guards followed me and off we went to the pack dungeon. I was just sitting and waiting to see what next would happen. As I moved ahead, I was seeing different people waiting and looking about while I tried to understand why they were acting that way. "Wilson, tell me why they are behaving in that manner?" I
Ember's POV"Don't do this to me!" She said as I kept on walking and I smiled at her. She was at fault but she was thinking that she would go scot-free. Well there was nothing like that and I was still wondering how she was going to navigate her journey out of this place. "Didn't you say that you have lots of people that would help you carry out your plans?" I asked her and raised a brow at her. There was something that she was not saying. " Don't let them kill me." She pleaded. I was laughing hysterically at this point, but I knew that she was a liar and probably had someone in mind and she was thinking that she was going to play me."Tell me why should I let you go?" I repliedShe was angry but didn't say anything instantly. " I know that you are saying this just to make sure that I will let you go." "Do you want me to die? I thought you said that you were different from me?" She replied and I laughed at her like a maniac and she stared at me. "You shouldn't be taking this too li
Ember's POV"Luna, she's resisting to be killed and shouting that you're the one who deserves to be killed." Wilson informed me.I think I needed to go back to the dungeon and find a way around with that girl. She has become stupid. It was my fault for even allowing her to have some peace of mind in the first place but never would I say anything about it."I told you so." Trent replied, he was still on the phone with me. I was sure he was busy laughing his ass off because of the problem. "Now don't go anywhere to meet her. That lady is a manipulative bitch, doing that would only be digging your grave. If she has allies truly then they'd be anticipating that move."His reasoning made sense and I sighed."I told you to shoot her, why is she still alive?" I asked Wilson. "Or are you a part of her ally? Tell me so that I know what I'm looking at." I responded.He shook his head, but wore a conflicted emotion. This was strange because the Wilson I knew would have rushed to do what I said wi
Xander's POVI sat down in the office, a little jaded even before I began working. The stack of files in front of me almost made me want to just step out and have a drink. However I had no choice than to complete my work. The silence in the room helped with my focus, my thoughts didn't wander away since there were no sounds to distract it. Although, most of the time, being a werewolf; an alpha at that, it was quite difficult to concentrate. My senses would sometimes pick up things that were far away from it just because the wind is with them. However, control was the key factor in a wolf's strength and I have learnt that the hard way multiple times. My innate character does not amount to much control. I flipped through the second batch of files, signing and balancing what is needed. I exhaled after a while and decided to rest against the back of my chair. It was a difficult job running an entire pack, but I was the fittest to get the job done. While I was relaxing, my senses picked
Ellie's POVI stormed out of his room angrily, my entire emotions swirling against each other. I walked forward, ignoring every focus, my entire being was so furious. I took the corridor that led to my room, pushed open the door in anger and I was about to enter when my cloth got entangled with the door handle.I tried forcing my way in but it drew me back. I angrily pulled it out, tearing the arm of the cloth in the process while I slammed the door and gave it a kick. I was so enraged and the entire scene that unfolded now frustrated me the most. I laid my back against the door and slowly slid downwards as I found myself sitting down on the floor and crying to myself. I felt as if everything I had worked for was about to get upside down. I cried for a while, devoiding myself of thoughts just allowing the primal hatred and sadness to grip me. After a while I decided to give myself a bit of focus. I remembered how the scene had unfolded with Xander. How I'd explained everything to him
Xander's PovA sigh escaped my mouth as I unconsciously stared at the wall clock, counting the hours and minutes that passed by. I was certain I was simply waiting for something interesting to happen and there came a light knock on my door.Knock…knock..knock.A smirk formed on my face as I stood, wondering who might be disrupting my peace oh so early in the day, “Who can that be?” I thought to myself. There was only one person who had the guts to act this way with me and I sighed when before turning. I graced forward and slowly unwound the knob on the door until a little creek that I was able to peer through was created.That pink floral dress was irreplaceable in my mind as I looked into my sister's eyes. It was but a minute later she jarred the door open and stormed inside pushing me backwards. She wouldn't be the death of me. Grace was always like that, but an expression of skepticism formed on my face as I watched her look frantically around the room.“Where's Ellie, Xander?” Sh
Ember's PovThe day had finally come for the big celebration! Something both I and Trent had worked so hard for. I was glad he wanted to have a big party to celebrate our babies.He had gone through so much to get to the point he was now and I was honestly so proud of him.All the decorations were already placed around the house. The ribbons were beautiful in its bright pink and blue colors representing our babie's genders snuggled at every corner of the house. Balloons of gold hanging from the ceilings as the smell of freshly cooked food and pastries filled the house that was cleaned spotless.We began to welcome guests not too long after dawn broke, a few helping out to set the tables and other preperatries that were left.There were still a number of tables outside on the porch that hadn't been dressed yet and I wanted to specially take care of each one myself.An inexplicable joy bubbled in my heart as I saw the number of dignitaries and more guests gathered up outside by the door
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