Alexander’s POV I nipped at Luke's tail as we ran up the steep trail. He made sure to concentrate so that Ghost couldn't catch him."Is the Alpha getting slower now that he has found his mate?" Luke taunted.Ghost huffed, increasing his speed. He was ready to bring Luke down and make him eat a mouth full of dust.I chuckled at Ghost's enthusiasm and sat back. He will make sure Luke learns his lesson. My mind slowly wandered off earlier today.I was interested in knowing what happened that kept Emily from returning to the temple, and even though I knew now, I couldn't help playing the conversation over and over in my mind."Come," Basilia said, gesturing to us to follow her. "We have a lot to discuss."I took Emily's hand in mine, took it to my lips, and kissed the top of her hand."Are you okay?" I asked, looking down at her in worry."I'm just a bit overwhelmed, that's all," she said. I could see something was bothering her."If this is too much," I said. "We can leave and come back
Emily's POV"Alex," I said with a sigh. "I do not have a title for my position in King Alpha Xavier's pack. I am just a warrior girl."Alex has been asking random questions about what I have been doing at White Moon Pack. I wasn't ready to tell him exactly what I do. There was still a lot at stake."A high-ranking one," Alex said."King Xavier trained me," I said, which was the truth. "Obviously, I would be skilled in combat."Alex rolled his eyes for the hundredth time. He didn't believe a word I said. How do I get him to believe me without giving too much away?"Sure," he said, pulling his lips in a thin line. Was he angry at me?Were we having our first fight?"Seems so," Willow chirped. "I find it quite exciting. Alex can't lose his temper and get furious at you. Which I find quite sexy!""Oh Goddess, girl!" I huffed, annoyed. "You find everything sexy about Alex.""He is our mate," she said proudly. "And the way he is acting all jealous now is making me hot and bothered. Can you
Alexander’s POV"Alpha?" Luke called, shaking my arm lightly."What?" I asked, looking up confusedly at Luke. "Sorry, what did you say?"Emily's frightened face was distracting me. I didn't mean to lose control and scare her; I was just so frustrated with everything that was going on."The council said they were ready," Luke said, a teasing smile playing on the corners of his lips. "They asked if the accused could be brought forward.""Oh," I said. "Yes, very well."Luke turned his head and gestured to the warriors to bring Michael forward.I sighed, feeling mentally and physically tired. "Maybe you should get a decent night's rest," Ghost said.He has been with me the whole day, silently observing."Do you think it would help?" I asked. "With everything that is happening, the chance that I would get some proper shut-eye would be scarce.""I know you are worried about Emily packing up and disappearing," Ghost said. "But we know her life is at White Moon Pack; finding her would now be
Emily's POV"Emily, is that you?" A familiar female's voice brought me to a standstill, and I hesitated to turn around.I wasn't in the mood for socializing—not after I had just witnessed a brutal execution.It all happened so fast. One second later, Alex was still processing what I was saying, and the next, he stood panting out of breath with Michael's throat in his claws.Choking sounds came from Michael, trying to breathe, but less than ten seconds later he collapsed against the pole.Alex threw the flesh he had in his claws at Michael in disgust and turned to address his pack.I could feel Alex expanding his ice-cold aura and traveling toward the pack members.One by one, the pack members dropped their heads, shivering and unable to look at him."Let this serve as a warning," he said, his gaze moving among his pack members. "I will not tolerate such behavior, am I clear?""Yes, Alpha." It came as one man from the pack, sending an unnerving shiver down my spine.Alex turned to face
Alexander’s POVI was shaking like a leaf with my phone in my hand, worried."Do it!" Ghost mused. "You have nothing to lose!""It's-""No, it is!" Ghost cut me off. "Just phone the girl!"My heart was racing a thousand miles per hour, making me sweat under my collar—this felt worse than asking Emily to dance!"Should I take charge?" Ghost suggested."N-no-no!" I muttered, trying to push my nerves aside.I took a long and deep breath, closing my eyes and forcing my racing heart to calm."Feeling better?" Ghost asked, concerned."Sure," I said, looking at the phone in my hand.I quickly dialed Mila's number, waiting for it to ring."Mila's phone," a husky voice answered after the second ring.I paused, startled, to hear him answering the phone.What do I do now?"What's Mila's name again?"It was on the tip of my tongue, but I just couldn't remember. I remember him coming from a neighborhood pack."James?" Ghost asked."No, it is not that!" I said."Jeremy? James? Max?" Ghost said."No
Emily's POVA surprised giggle escaped my lips when I entered my bedroom. A huge bouquet of roses stood lovely and proudly on my dresser. There were more or less fifty white roses, with a single red embedded in the center of the huge bouquet.They were absolutely stunning, and I could help but smile out of appreciation."Ah," Luke's voice came from behind me, startling me. I guess he must have heard me giggle and came to see what made me so happy and excited."I see you found your little surprise," he said lazily, lying against the door frame."You knew about this?" I asked, surprised.Luke nodded."How did Alex manage to get hold of so many?" I asked, lifting a small card from the flowers. "It is not rose season.""Alpha has his ways," Luke said, smiling.I turned the card around, reading the neat handwriting on the back."I'm sorry," the card read. "Will you forgive me?""What's this all about?" I asked, waving the card in the air.Luke sighed and shifted his weight to both his feet
Alexander’s POVI was nervously waiting in the foyer for Emily. I was already showered and dressed and was fiddling anxiously with my tie.I had a bunch of butterflies in my stomach, which I couldn't get rid of, and my gaze kept on jumping to my watch. 7 p.m.—it was time."She is taking the stairs," Luke suddenly said next to me.My gaze moved toward the stairs, and it was as if at that very moment everything slowed when Emily came into sight.My heart jumped into my throat, the butterflies became even more active inside my belly, and my emotions internally spiraled out of control. I couldn't focus; I was happy, angry, and even jealous at the same time.One thing was for sure: tonight, no one should even dare look at my mate! She is MINE!"She looks stunning," Ghost chirped, appreciating the sight. "I haven't seen such a pretty woman before.""Beautiful," I corrected in awe, cutting Ghost off. "She looks beautiful in that dress!"I agree," Ghost said. "Like a real Luna!"The dress Lu
Emily's POVThe drive to the city was quiet, yet the sexual tension in the back seat of the SUV with Alex sitting next to me didn't go unnoticed.Alex was holding my hand and was silently playing with my fingers, leaving a trail of sparks everywhere his fingers touched. His intoxicating scent had wrapped me in something that felt like a blanket, creating my own cocoon and making me feel all fuzzy and warm inside.This was heaven. I felt so relaxed and happy being with Alex.Luke was driving, and he constantly glanced back in the rear mirror at us.Was he checking up on us?He had this cocky smirk on his lips, which made me feel like he was looking right through me.What was he up to?What did he know?Why was he helping Alex?Was it his duty to his Alpha or did it go deeper?Luke took a turn-off just outside the city, and the board next to the road indicated that we were going to some warehouse."I thought you said we were having dinner in the city," I asked."We are," Alex said. "But