Sara's POV.She leaned in, her body fully connected to the cold counter, she zeroed me in the eyes and whispered ever so slowly. “You'll never be his mate.” Her lips pulled up in a smirk at my expression, feeling satisfied. She sat back up and continued grinning like nothing happened.I gaped at her in shock. My face was tinted red in fury and embarrassment as I processed Tunisha's venomous and ludicrous words. What she said was true, partially true, but she said that with all the boldness that I couldn't help thinking we would never last together. My heart pinged in worry as anxiety filled me up. The obvious and knowing smirk on her face just added fuel to the burning fire.It pained me to hell that I couldn't say anything back to her, even though I wasn't sure where I stood with him. More reasons why I thought she was right. Then, the realization dawned in and I admitted it with ferrous pain and jealousy.She wanted him. She wanted to be where I was.But still, I refused to just sit
Sara's POV.My eyes widened as I stared up at Jethro. If anything, I wasn't expecting him to hear what she had said since her voice was low, and expected to turn a blind eye to it.I cleared my throat and shifted my eyes to one of the buttons on his white shirt. “Oh.” That was all I could say.He sighed, his arms encircled themselves around me. “Sara, I think you need to know…” When he stopped speaking, I shifted my focus to him. I saw the hesitation in his eyes, and from the look of it, I wouldn't like what he'd say. “What?”“We shared history…we, urm..” He didn't have to carry on though, I understood it perfectly clearly. They were together. My heart drum against my chest hurts, the fact that she had him first didn't sit well with him.Still, I refused to get off his lap. Instead, I shifted on it, trying to get comfortable and calm my racing heart. “Since when?” I asked.Jethro's eyes puckered on me. “She is my childhood friend, I never dated her.”“Oh.” My lips parted gently bef
Sara's POV.My eyes burned with tears, some trailing down. I clamped my teeth against my lower lips, hard, trying to stifle the screams that threatened to come out. Everything became much worse when I made contact with my neck, the exact spot where Jethro marked me months ago. Just like a hurricane crashing over me, the pain hit me hard. Everywhere. I just couldn't comprehend where exactly it was hurting. It felt like everywhere in my life was on fire like I was burning inside.When I raised my tear-filled eyes to both Emma and Elias who stood in shock beside her, an unplanned son broke out of me. “Emma…” I cried out, not able to say anything else.She looked troubled, like she had an idea about what was going on, but didn't know what to do. “Sara…” she also groaned out my name before snapping her brown orbs to Elias who was just staring at me beside her. “Elias!” She half yelled, snapping him out of his shocked state.As if realizing what was truly happening, he blanched. “Elias, h
Sara's POV.I slowly opened my eyes, and the first thing I saw was white clouds. My eyes snapped around in confusion and all I saw was white. An endless white was all I could see.I waited for the panic to settle in, for the pain I felt before I passed out, but I felt nothing. I felt numb and that scared me more because I had no idea what was happening to me. “Hello?” I called out, hoping someone would pop out but the only response I got was my echoed voice back at me.I frowned, glancing around. When I noticed a narrow road, I followed it. The walls were white like clothes damped over them. I brought up my hand to feel the wall. It surprised me when I felt nothing as if the white wall wasn't there. I could see it, but I could not feel it.My heart limped in my chest. What was going on?A scream sprang out of me as I found myself falling through. I had hit a soft spot with a humph and I felt like my soul connecting with a body. My eyes rolled to the back as I drifted into obliviousn
Sara's POV.My eyes remained on him as he exchanged silent glances with Dr. Amie. Despite him looking unkempt, he managed to look so good. And I wondered how. I greedily drank him in, wanting him close.He felt my eyes on him, he knew I was looking at him from the sideways glances I kept receiving from him. And I never wanted the doctor to get out of the room so fast.“Alpha,” she acknowledged with a bow of her head.Jethro only nodded in response before shifting his gaze to me. Dr. Amie took the silent response and his off gaze as a dismissal. She bowed her head again before walking out.I watched her walk out in nervousness, suddenly not wanting to be left alone with him. I felt his burning eyes on me and I shifted on the bed.Swallowing, I leaped and connected my eyes with his. Every muscle and bone in my body relaxed and a soft breath eluded my lips.I wanted him nearer. My brows pulled at my conflicted emotions.“Cara Mia,” the warm husky voice of Jethro's pulled me in. I left m
Sara's POV.Her hand reached out to mine which crunched the covers in my palms. The smile I managed to put on my face wavered at the look in her eyes. “Sara,” Emma said softly as she cast me a warm look. My resolve broke and I had to bite my lips to conceal my cry. I hurried her a glance and back to the baby blue flowery pattern covers that lay above me. Using my other hand to trace the flowers on them, I responded with my gaze remaining on the covers. “I don't know…” I swallowed, “I don't know how I feel, Emma. I feel conflicted, so many emotions at once. It's bothersome.” I managed to let out.“I know, sweetie.” If anyone told me Emma could speak to someone the way she is doing, I'd laugh at the person. I guess those are the pecks of a spy. “None of us were expecting that. Especially, Jethro…you should have seen him during the cost of the week.” She chuckled lightly.My eyebrows raised at that, I nodded to her. “Yeah, he looked like shit.”“Hm,” Emma eyed me, the serious look ret
Sara's POV.As the words Emma uttered sank in, I felt a mixture of emotions exploding in me. I truly didn't know how I felt, but the one emotion I was sure of was shock. Baffled. Terrified.‘You have werewolf blood in you.’ The words, despite hearing them, I still couldn't believe them. Because how was that possible??? I was nowhere a wolf, I was a born human.The words repeatedly echoed in my mind. Disbelief paralyzed me as I struggled to comprehend the revelation disclosed to me, just like trying to grasp a memory slipping away.Then the fears crept in, overshadowing every organ and muscle in me, rendering me weak. A series of questions arose in me as I struggled with the answers myself. What did she mean I have the werewolf blood in me? Will I turn into a wolf? Of course, you are, Sara! Will I lose control and murder humans and animals like them? The question I feared the most knocked me out of my breath. If I turn into a bastardized beast, what will become of my family and me?My
Sara's POV.The anger left him and his eyes softened. I hated the look he gave me. The one of understanding. Which it is not supposed to be. He should throw words back at me, yell, anything.Anything that would not make me break down in front of him.My lips quivered and tears attacked my eyes, I stilled them, refusing to let the water cascade down my face. “I'm no longer a human, you mad dog,” I repeated my last words to him, my voice was supposed to come out strong and angry. But it betrayed me.I craned my neck to the wall by the side, deeply glaring at the gray-colored wall while I tried to control my breathing. I couldn't afford to have another panic attack.I heard him take steps closer to me until he was directly in front of me before he stopped. The heat between our close bodies evaporated and I had to urge to close the space left.“Can we talk about this properly?” Jethro offered gently, his voice almost whispering. “But first, I need you to shower and eat something for me. C
Sara's POV As night fell, we spoke and laughed to make up for lost time. The announcement of the baby's arrival brought tears of joy to our eyes as Emma and Elias announced it. Henry and Anne's reunion was warm and welcomely received.We sat down to dinner at which time Jethro reached for my hand, his eyes locking mine. "I'm so glad to have you home," he whispered.I smiled, knowing full well the deep connecting nerve that was between us, and simply replied, "Me too.".Not one of my loved ones was missing from the dinner table, and for the first time in a very, very long time, I was whole.As the night wore on, Jethro took me toward our chambers with his arm securely wrapped around me."You're safe now," he whispered as his lips tickled my ear.I nodded, finally, the memories no longer weighing on my shoulders. "I'm home," I said out loud.Jethro's eyes sparkled, his lips curving into a smile. "Forever," he replied with a promise.I smiled in return; knowing all was right in the worl
Sara's POV As night fell, we spoke and laughed to make up for lost time. The announcement of the baby's arrival brought tears of joy to our eyes as Emma and Elias announced it. Henry and Anne's reunion was warm and welcomely received.We sat down to dinner at which time Jethro reached for my hand, his eyes locking mine. "I'm so glad to have you home," he whispered.I smiled, knowing full well the deep connecting nerve that was between us, and simply replied, "Me too.".Not one of my loved ones was missing from the dinner table, and for the first time in a very, very long time, I was whole.As the night wore on, Jethro took me toward our chambers with his arm securely wrapped around me."You're safe now," he whispered as his lips tickled my ear.I nodded, finally, the memories no longer weighing on my shoulders. "I'm home," I said out loud.Jethro's eyes sparkled, his lips curving into a smile. "Forever," he replied with a promise.I smiled in return; knowing all was right in the worl
Sara's P.O.V I hummed softly to myself as I cleaned Vincent's bedroom, my hands gliding easily across the surfaces. My eyes strayed to his dresser, toward that one drawer he'd always said not to touch. Curious, I wondered what could be so special in that one little drawer. "A surprise?" I asked innocently.My fingers found the handle and drew the drawer open in a second. Inside were heaps of photos. The first I picked was of a man crowned, an aura of melancholy diffused about him. A lot about him seemed so familiar, yet I just couldn't place who he was.I went onto the next picture couple embracing. The woman's face stirred something in my system. "Emma? Elias?" I blurred my head racing. Then, a sharp pain pierced my head, and pictures slipped from my hands as a groan escaped my lips.A voice reverberated inside my head, "I love you, and you are forever mine." But it wasn't Vincent's voice. There came confusion inside me. Picking up the coronation picture, the rise of tears was to be
Jethro's POV Three Months later…%.Three months had passed since that fateful day. I sat in my throne room, full of the grandeur of a restored kingdom but my heart was still shattered. Ryker's defeat and Tanisha's demise brought peace, but only Eldrid still stirred in my heart.Elias entered, his face solemn. "Your Highness," he greeted low. I did not even look up. "Did you find her?" I asked without any expectation of a different answer.The pause that followed was all the answer Elias needed. "Nein, Your Highness." I looked down, my eyes welling up hot. I had sent Elias to scour the ruins-to search every inch of the explosion site. But there was nothing. No sign of Sara. No indication of her fate.I clung to hope, tenuous as the thinnest of threads but refused to break. She may yet be alive. She must. Elias stepped near. His footsteps made quiet echoes in the still hall. "I have searched every possible place, Jethro," he said, using my name rather than my title. "I have interrogate
Jethro's P.O.V.I stormed down the corridors of Ryker's lair-my sword slicing through the shadows. Guards leaped to intercept me, but with rage fueling my movements, I cut them down with precision.Finally, I burst into Ryker's chamber, my eyes locking onto the man himself.Ryker stood calmly, an amused hint dancing on his lips."Where is Sara?" I yelled, my voice echoing off the stone walls. "Where are you keeping her?"Ryker's smile spread wider, but nothing fell from his lips. "Liar!" I spat, my hand tightening on my sword hilt. "I know you're behind this." Ryker somehow managed to lift an eyebrow. "Sara? Do you think I have Sara? You ought to know me by now, Jethro. If I had Sara, I'd leave a message. But I don't have Sara." Anger spilled over and I was yelling, "You're lying!Ryker's men drew their swords and, in the dim light of the room, angled them at me."Be careful, Jethro," Ryker said, his voice thick with malice. "You're on my turf, surrounded by my men. Your recklessne
Sara's POV I slowly opened my eyes, grogginess fogging my brain. Where was I? The air was heavy with darkness and an eerie silence.A faint splash sounded through the room followed by a cold trickle down my face. I jackknifed upwards, gasping.Someone was sitting beside me, swathed in shadows. My eyes slowly accommodated to the dim light and the outline of a woman appeared."Welcome back, Sara," she said, her voice oozing malice.The woman leaned forward, and a sliver of light danced across her features, revealing Tanisha's sinister smile."You must be wondering where you are," Tanisha said, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Let's just say you're guessing with me."Memories came flooding back to Emma's visit, the figure in black, the knock to the head. My mind reeled; fear clawed its way up my throat.Tanisha did not even bat an eye. "You see, Sara, you're quite valuable to me. Your. Particular talents could tip the scales in Ryker's favor."My heart plummeted. Emma's words replayed
Tunisia's POV I was sitting in my dark living room; only a little light was in view, as it was occupied with dancing candles casting gruesome shadows on the walls. Marcus came in. "Ma'am, our spy says Emma is planning to open Sara's gate of energy for the war," he informed me with low urgent tones.My gaze jerked up; my eyes slit. That gate was the key to unimaginable power, and I wouldn't allow Emma to unlock it. "And?" I pushed my voice tight with anticipation.Marcus did hesitate this time before finishing, "Emma's trying to harness Sara's energy to aid her cause." My fist clenched alongside my jaw. That would be Ryker's death sentence. Failure. Defeat. No, I wouldn't let that happen."We cannot let that happen," I muttered to myself as my mind started racing. "Ryker would lose." Marcus stood before me, a look of neutrality upon his face. "What do you think we should do?" he asked.I smiled, cold and calculated. "We'll kidnap Sara, rendering Emma's plan useless. And this might jus
Emma's P.O.V.I pushed the door open of our modest home, worn out. The last few days had messed with my head, turning into a blur of anxiety and fear, as Mamma's condition deteriorated further with each passing hour. I walked toward her room, apprehension hanging heavy in my heart. Inside, she lay frail, pale with clammy skin."Mother?" I said, my voice barely more than a whisper. I took her hand in mine. She stirred, her eyes fluttering open. "Emma. . my dear," she whispered, just barely audible. I forced a smile onto my face, trying to hide my tears. "I'm here, Mother. You're going to be all right."But before I could get her reply, Lia strode into the room, a frown etched on her features. "Emma, don't tire her out," she reprimanded, firm in her voice. I frowned, suspicion dawning that something wasn't right. "Lia, what's going on? Mother isn't getting better," I said, accusation creeping into my tone.Lia's smile was syrupy and sweet. "Oh, Emma, you know your mother's illness is.co
Tunisia's Pov I snuggled deeper into Ryker's side, my fingers tracing the outlines of his chest. His eyes gleamed with amusement, and I knew he was right where I wanted him."Ryker, now that Jethro knows about me. Secrecy," I started, letting my voice drop to a fragile state, "I will have to be protected even more. More men."Ryker's brow arched, and a teasing smile curled his lips. "So that's why you came to me."I smiled back, feigning innocence. "Can you blame me? You are the most powerful man in the realm after all."Ryker chuckled, his eyes glinting with desire. "And what do I get in return?"My heart skittered as my gaze met his. This was it."Whatever you want," I whispered, my voice husky.Ryker's eyes flashed to mine, an inferno of intensity blazing there. "Will you?" he asked, his voice so low it was little more than a whisper and sensual.My heart fluttered at the sound as I nodded, my lips grazing his. "Whatever it will take to ensure our alliance is solidified."Ryker's