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's POVI stared at the wicked being who was busy staring at me with a glare that could freeze the antarctic. I was shocked by the event. If anyone had told me I would never have believed because that meant that there was a problem somewhere that was causing me to realize that I was not safe.I shuddered in fear and stared at her best friend, Elise who was also frozen. I quickly reached for the knife in the ex-wife's hands and we began to struggle.The blades began to cut through my hand softly and I was freezing daily. "Oh my goodness, I made a terrible mistake when I should have just made sure that I watched the previous night and made sure that she didn't sleep inside this house.This was all Trent's fault. He knew that he had a psycho as an ex yet he gave her the permission to come into the house, what sort of blind trust was that? It could cripple anyone and I'm just wondering what the problem might be. I'd rather have time to do something else than to stay with the contemptu
Ember's POVThere was nothing that was stopping me from having the time of my life as long as I made the necessary preparations and also made sure that there was nothing lacking from my end.I was preparing for when Trent would return and then we'd start to battle for the right thing to do but I'd rather have all the time in the world to myself than to allow those people walk around when they were potential killers.The only good thing that I did for him was to make sure that Elise received food all the time because of her present state. I wasn't a wicked person who didn't want the best for others. A warrior ran up to me when I was inspecting them and that divided my attention. I stared at him for a minute."Is there anything that I don't know about at the moment?" "No, I wanted to inform you that there might be a little mishap in the building and we would be needing your presence." He said.I rose from my chair and rushed toward the building site. I wouldn't want any issues to come
Ember's POVI was feeling very tired and weak and at the same time, feeling like I had done myself a great disservice. It wouldn't be too good if I don't do what I was supposed to do but this man was going to make sure that I felt the heat when he found out.I wouldn't be surprised if one day he suddenly told me about the paternity of the kids but I would be ready at least financially. One of the greatest mistakes I made when I was with Xander was that I didn't have anything tangible to do but now that I know better I would never try that again. "Are you sure that everything is okay and going to go well?" I asked my wolf. She told me to be calm and make sure that I found a way to be able to do what I needed to. It was not going to speak well, if I didn't do it right.I was confused and tired at the same time. I knew how it could feel to have a secret threatening to consume you yet you didn't have a choice but to keep it in. I would rather die than confess to him. I just prayed that t
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 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