Alpha James’s POV I was seated in my office, going through some documents on my desk, when a knock came from the door. My mind was preoccupied with thoughts of my mate and how I had spanked her for another she-wolf. I was trying to involve myself in my job, but it was difficult. I was having a meeting in a few minutes, and I didn't want to be distracted.The door opened, and Carol walked into my office, slamming the door shut behind her, the sound echoing off the polished mahogany walls. She was wearing a dress that clung to her curves like a second skin, the fabric so thin that I could see the faint outline of her nipples beneath it.I tried to keep my gaze focused on the documents scattered across my desk, but it was like trying to ignore a siren’s call. My eyes were drawn to her, and I was unable to look away."I heard you haven't eaten since morning," she said, her voice low.She sauntered over to my desk, tray in hand, the smell of the food making my stomach growl. I glanced up
Alpha James’s POV I stood my ground, solid, in the face of their opposition. These were my people and my responsibility, and I would not be cowed by their resistance. Raising a hand, I waited for the noise to subside before continuing."I understand your concerns," I said, my tone measured. "But the security of our pack must be our top priority. These measures will ensure that every member, regardless of status, feels safe in their own home."The elder glared at me, his lips drawn into a thin line. "And who will bear the cost of these 'official guards,' hmm? The pack funds are not limitless, Alpha James."I toughened my shoulders, unwilling to back down. "I have accounted for that," I replied. "The funds will come from reducing the extraneous spending on personal security details for the elite. We are all in this together, and I won't allow the burden to fall solely on the shoulders of the common folk."The room fell silent, with the elders exchanging uneasy glances. I could sense th
Emily’s POVThe moon was shining over the forest as I walked into it through the middle road that was in it. I had been told that it was very dangerous, but I had to find a way to escape from the packhouse through the forest, it was the only way for me to get freedom. I was carrying a bag of clothes and the envelope that Carol had given me.As I was walking down the forest, the sounds of footsteps getting closer filled my ears, and I turned around to see who was there, but I couldn’t see anyone, and I saw a shadow moving from tree to tree. I was scared to my bones, so I started running away, even out of the road tracks that were leading me down into the forest, away from the footsteps.But suddenly I crashed into a wall, and I moved back to see that it wasn’t a wall, but someone. It was a handsome he-wolf that had brown short hair, and he was carrying a sword as he looked at me lustfully from top to bottom."Damn, you aren’t bad," he said, his gaze raking over my body in a blatant dis
Emily’s POVA sudden crowing pierced the cover of my sleep, and I blinked my eyes open to the bright morning sun filtering through the car's tinted windows. To my surprise, I found myself resting against Alpha James' rugged shoulder, his arm wrapped around me in a protective, almost possessive hold.The memories of his cruelty came rushing back, and I quickly extracted myself from his cuddle, startling him awake. He looked at me, his gray eyes filled with a silent question, but I offered no response, instead wrapping my arms around myself as I gazed out the window.We were parked in front of the towering ancient trees, having spent the night here after I had been too physically and emotionally exhausted to make the journey back to the pack house. I could feel James' eyes on me, burning with an intensity that made my skin crawl, and he hesitantly reached for his jacket, trying to wrap the warm fabric around my shoulders."I don't need it." I cut him off, placing my hand on the smooth l
Emily’s POVAs James desperately searched his pockets, his expression growing increasingly frantic, I couldn't help but smile smugly. I knew he had been planning to use that envelope as proof, so I had cleverly stolen it from him when he had carried me on his back."I can't find it, I swear I had it!" James exclaimed, his gaze scouring the floor as if the damning proof would miraculously appear out of thin air.Carol seized the opportunity, her tone spiked with scorn. "He can't find any proof because he is clearly lying, what would I gain by sending Emily out to the wild?"James turned to her, his frustration physical. "Shut up with your nonsense and explain why Emily was in the forest in the first place!"Mrs. Blackwood joined the quarrel, and soon the room descended into a noise of shouting and arguing, with no clear resolution in sight.Suddenly, a deafening gunshot pierced the air, the shattering blast ripping through the ceiling and drawing all eyes to the old man in the wheelcha
Emily’s POVI held tightly to the little boy's hand, leading him to the door of Sarah's apartment. Nicholas followed behind us, his presence a constant reminder of the unstable situation we found ourselves in.Sighing deeply, I reached out and rang the doorbell for the second time, my growing worry and apprehension clear on my face as Sarah continued to ignore my persistent calls. "It's very late, where could she be?" I muttered, shoving my phone back into the confines of my bag with a frustrated huff."If she weren’t at home, the security outside wouldn’t have let us in," Nicholas commented, his voice filled with concern. "Should I break the door? What if she is in trouble and needs our help?"I shook my head firmly. "No, that's not the right course of action," I insisted, the words tumbling from my lips with a clipped tone. "What if she was in the bathroom? We would be invading her privacy." Pausing, I tapped my fingers against my lips, the gears in my mind turning. "Maybe I should
Alpha James’s POVI squatted on the worn floorboards of the living room, my hands dutifully scrubbing my grandfather's distorted feet in a basin filled with soapy water. The stiff fabric of the errand boy uniform I had to wear rubbed uncomfortably against my skin, a constant reminder of my demotion from Alpha to lowly servant.I couldn't help but glance longingly towards the door, my gaze flickering with a desperate hope that Carol and the others would return soon. As the pregnant she-wolf, I didn't like the idea of her being out at night, but who was I to dictate her actions any longer, now that I had been stripped of my authority?A sharp, stinging smack to the crown of my head jolted me back to the task at hand, my grandfather’s commanding voice cutting through the silence. "Focus, boy!" he barked.Gritting my teeth, I tightened my grip on the yellowed sponge, scrubbing harder despite the unpleasant odor that assaulted my nostrils. The savory aroma of chicken noodle soup suddenly d
Emily’s POVI held the sleeping child tightly in my arms, trying to enter the living room, but James and Carol were blocking my view. To my surprise, James suddenly swept Carol up into his arms, his dark gaze fixing me with a glare."Stay there," he commanded, before carrying the giggling Carol back into the house.Carol wrapped her arms around his neck with a coy smile on her lips. "Why so suddenly affectionate, Tiger? If you wanted me, you should have just said so. I would have prepared myself."I couldn't help but scoff at the display, rolling my eyes as Carol pressed a kiss to James' cheek. Undiscouraged, I attempted to follow them, but Nicholas suddenly appeared behind me, his hand shooting out to block my path."Why are you taking so long to get into the house?" he asked, his gaze drifting down to the floor, where the shards of broken glass still glittered menacingly. "Oh, there are shards of glass. Hold on, let me get the maid to clean that up."He leaned in, shouting at an uns
Emily’s POVThree months had passed since that fateful night, and as I sat before the decorative dressing mirror, my heart raced with a combination of excitement and anxiety. Sarah and Mrs. Blackwood hovered around me, meticulously arranging my veil and fussing over the details of my gown."You are stressing me out, you two!" I huffed, rolling my eyes. "The maids could have finished this just fine, but no, you had to step in."Sarah hissed, gently smoothing the delicate lace. "Nonsense! I promised I would help with your wedding prep, and I'm not backing down now." Her warm smile was a far cry from the cold indifference she had once shown me. "After all, I have been your mother since middle school, Emmy."I had to fight back the tears that threatened to spill, staining my carefully applied makeup. I had promised myself I wouldn't cry today, this was my moment to beam with joy as I walked down the aisle to my beloved James.A soft knock at the door announced a new arrival, and I looked
Emily’s POV"Now it's your turn to have fun," James said as he guided me to the bed and made me lay down on the bed on my back.My mate came on top of me and started kissing, pushing his tongue as far as it would go into my mouth while rubbing his hand all over my tits with his hand. With him on top of me, my breasts and nipples rubbed against his hard chest as their hands worked up and down my naked body. James moved his head down my body, licking at my breasts, sucking my nipples, and nibbling at my stomach and torso as he lowered down between my legs. He pulled me to the edge of the bed as he got on his knees with his face between my legs, then held the waistband of my panties and pulled them down from my waist.I arched my back off the bed so he could slide my panties off my waist and out of my legs. He took a hold of my leg and placed it on his shoulder, with my flower exposed to his view. I blushed sheepishly, knowing he could see my wet pussy.I gasped, and my whole body tense
Emily’s POVFour days had passed since I had come running back to the Demontail Packhouse, my heart's only desire to reunite with my beloved James. And now, I found myself pacing anxiously outside the private clinic room, my fingers wringing together as I expected news of Winston's condition.The surgery had been underway for hours, and my legs ached from the endless watch. Sinking to my knees, I stared at the wooden door, silently willing it to open to bring me news of my son's wellbeing.The soft fall of footsteps had me glancing up, and I felt my breath catch in my throat as James approached, his warm gaze finding mine. Wordlessly, he dropped down beside me, wrapping a comforting arm around my shoulders and pressing a tender kiss to my cheek."How is the surgery going?" he murmured, his voice filled with concern.I shook my head helplessly. "I don't know yet, but I can't think straight."Giving my hand a reassuring squeeze, James met my gaze steadily. "Our son is going to be alrigh
Emily’s POVI couldn't control the steady stream of tears that fell down my cheeks as Robert encircled me in a comforting hug. I stood before my grandfather's freshly dug grave, the cold October wind whipping through the funeral hall as mourners gathered behind me.So many unfamiliar faces had come to pay their respects, yet my focus remained fixed only on the ornate casket that held my beloved grandfather's earthly remains. I remembered the last time he had hired bodyguards to protect me from Robert and couldn't help but wonder what had become of them.My grandfather had been the father I had never truly known, the one who had scolded my own father for cruelly chasing me out, who had showered me with affection and sympathy. It was that very favoritism that had driven the block between us, my father's hatred decaying like a poison.Robert's hand gently guided me as I placed the bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, my grandfather's favorite flowers, on top the casket. I tried to pull away, d
Alpha James’s POVI refused to accept Emily's rejection, I couldn’t. Rising to my feet, I chased after her, reaching out to grasp her hand. But she yanked it free, turning to face me. Her gaze was thoughtfully averted, her shoulders tense."Is it true?" I demanded, and my heart slammed against my ribcage with alarming force. "Tell me you were just joking, that you don't mean it."Emily's lips thinned into a tight line. "Denial won't solve anything. I'm sorry for leading you on before when you were just regaining your senses. The doctor said you needed love and guidance, but I'm done with you and Michael. I want nothing more to do with either of you." Her doctor said you needed love and guidance, but I'm done with you and Michael. voice remained surprisingly calm despite the heartbreak. "Thank you for coming back for me, but I didn’t really need your help."Hot tears glistened in her eyes as she spoke, her voice spiked with a finality that pierced me to the core. "It's better if you r
Alpha James's POVThe minutes went by like an eternity as the noxious gas finally began to clear from the packhouse. Michael and I were left crawling on the hard floor, our bodies smashed with weakness.Suddenly, the sound of approaching footsteps reached my ears. Summoning the last of my strength, I lifted my gaze to see Marcus striding towards us, his face covered by a protective mask."You could have prevented all this," he remarked, squatting down in front of me. "If only you had come to me earlier and made a deal."He leaned in closer, his foul breath fanning across my face. "But now that the gas is out there, wiping out the rest of your pack...you are going to tell me where all the money is."I struggled to push myself up, glaring defiantly at him. "I will tell you nothing, prick. My pack is ruined, damaged beyond repair. I have nothing left to return to." I spat the words with frustration. "I hate you more than life itself. I will take pleasure in killing you and tasting your b
Author’s POVThe first crow's call pierced the pre-dawn air, awakening the Demontail Pack members from their sleep. In the campsite, warriors sharpened their weapons, readying themselves for the coming war.Sarah, Mrs. Blackwood, and Geneva worked in the kitchen, distributing the precious cure to the waiting pack members. The bitter liquid elicited comical expressions as it was consumed, but the urgency of their job allowed no room for fun."The alpha and the warriors at the lake need some cure too!" A warrior shouted, his voice loud enough for everyone to hear.Geneva gathered some glasses onto a tray in her hand and shouted back. "I’m on it!"She rushed outside the border of the campsite towards the lake, where Alpha James and the other warriors were bathing naked. The sun was beaming and directing down rays on the water, making it shine and sparkle as she approached. The other warriors were splashing around, having a good time, as they laughed and joked. She couldn't help but sta
Author's POVThe lush greenery of the park surrounded Emily and Jessica as they sat side by side on the bench, their children playing melodiously on the grassy floor. Jessica's voice was abnormally soft as she addressed the youngsters."You are all family now, so no fighting or bullying, alright?"The twins and Winston looked up in surprise but quickly resumed their game, sharing toys and laughter. Emily felt tears well in her eyes as she watched the kids play, Jessica's words stirring up emotions she had long suppressed.Sensing her distress, Jessica turned to her, her expression somber. "Um, I know the past five years have been hard on you," she murmured. "The bullying, the loneliness—even my own mother didn't shed a tear for me when I was brutally raped by those rogue wolves. She made it look like it was my fault, I got kidnapped and she told me to get rid of the twins."Emily opened her mouth to respond, but Jessica raised a hand, silencing her. Slowly, she slid off the bench, kne
Author’s POVThe once-lively park now sat in a sad, strange silence, different from the carefree days of the past. Emily gazed around the unhappy surroundings, her eyes resting on her son, who sat beside her on the bench, completely engrossed in playing with the Spiderman figurines Robert had given him.A bittersweet smile tugged at her lips as she watched him, so oblivious to the darkness that had fallen upon their pack. Reaching into her pocket, she withdrew the phone and wanted poster she'd borrowed from the daycare. Emily’s own face stared back at her, a stupid reminder that she was now a wanted criminal in her pack.Fingers trembling slightly, she dialed the Packhouse landline number printed at the bottom, her heart pounding against her ribs like a hammer as the line rang. On the second ring, a familiar voice answered."Carol, it's me, Emily!" She shouted urgently. "I need you to give the phone to your husband; I have some information for him!"But Carol's response was strong. "N