Emily's POV"You look beautiful, my dear," Xavier's voice echoed through the quiet foyer of the ballroom, and I turned to look back at him."So do you," I complimented back. He was dressed in a black silk tuxedo and a white dress shirt.He came closer and looked me in the eyes."Are you ready?" he asked.I reached out and fixed his bow tie and pulled my lips in a thin line, nodding.I wasn't particularly in the mood for this social gathering, but it was my duty to attend and be at Xavier's side as an official."Then let's get this party on the roll," he said, extending his arm for his blond-headed date to take.The girl had a scowl on her face and didn't look too happy about Xavier offering me attention and not her.I internally sighed.I had no romantic feelings towards Xavier; he was like a father to me, and this girl should know that. I even rejected Xavier's offer to be his date at the event.Xavier glanced in the direction of his sons and gave them a nod. They were standing patie
Emily's POV"I would love to," I said, smiling up at Luke as I placed my hand in his.Xavier tried to stop me, shaking his head and indicating he wasn't pleased by my decision."I'm just going for a dance," I told him. "I'll see you in a bit."Xavier nodded with a sigh, and Paul growled under his breath, yet I gave him no attention and followed Luke happily to the dance floor."You look breathtaking in that dress," Luke said, making me twirl under his hand to get a better look at my beautiful, delicate, and low v-neck navy-colored dress.The v-neck was complimenting my full bust, and the skirt looked like flowing water moving around me.To complete the look, I chose a pair of silver round strappy 6" stilettos, giving me the much-needed height among all these huge wolves.Sasha was tasked with braiding my hair and left some loose curls to softly frame my face. The hairdo wasn't something special or wild, but it did look natural and complemented the look."So do you, Beta," I said, plac
Alexander’s POV"Snow?" Emily squealed out in disbelief. "It is snowing!""It's not just any snow," I said, looking at her face with a grin. "Close your eyes and focus on the snowflakes."Emily hesitated with a wary smile, yet she obeyed and closed her eyes.Her eyebrows knitted together as she concentrated, and then her eyes flew open and her lips parted."Unbelievable!" She whispered in awe, her blue eyes full of wonder. "I can hear them. They are humming a melody of some sort. H-h-how, how are you doing that?" She stuttered in disbelief, her blue eyes growing wider."Something I read in a book in my father's library," I said proudly.I have spent some time looking through the old manuscript in the library, and I got stuck on a book on how to unlock and use my abilities. Some techniques were quite easy to learn and achieve, but others were a bit more complicated and needed proper focus.As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, and something this small yet so beautiful took a lot
Alexander’s POV"Why the hell did you come here?" Angelica's screeching voice filled the quiet surroundings. She appeared quite distressed upon seeing the figure watching the waters from the riverbank.After tailing her through the forest, I was shocked to discover that she knew exactly where she wanted to go. A few yards away, someone was waiting for her.I could not help but feel that she was familiar with this place.Does she know the Royal Pack?Was she part of it?"I couldn't go another day without seeing you," the familiar voice answered. "It's been too long...""Do you know who Angelica is talking to?" Emily linked me, keeping her eyes pinned on the two figures standing in the dark.We found a good hiding place behind a large boulder, a short distance from the figure and Angelica's position.We had additional cover from a massive bush that was growing in front of the boulder."That sounds like someone we know," Ghost growled, spiking my interest."I can't say for sure," I repli
Emily's POVThe screeching sound of the alarm clock on the bedside table wasn't the thing that woke me this morning, but the soft and peaceful snoring of Alex next to me. He had managed to find a way to sneak out of the pack house unseen last night and surprised me by waiting for me in my office.I still had so many unanswered questions about last night, and I wished I had all the answers.My mind kept on replaying Axel's toxic words: "If it wasn't for that middling mate of his, Alex would have been dead by now!"What did he mean by that?Did Axel try to do something to Alex?My mind raced back, trying to remember if there was anything more Angelic and Axel said about Alex, but all I could remember was the conversation that followed thereafter."Is everything prepared?" Angelica asked.Axel nodded."Everything is arranged," he said. "The warriors have been divided into two groups. They will cover more ground that way tomorrow night.""Are you sure?" Angelica asked, her eyes widening.
Alexander’s POV"Where the hell have you been?" Angelica yelled angrily at me as I entered the room. I rolled my eyes, internally burning, to ask her the same question.
Alexander’s POV"Alphas, welcome to today's lesson." Emily's voice traveled over the training area, and everyone's gazes turned to her.Wolf whistling erupted as she slowly emerged onto the small platform, spiking jealousy, possessiveness and anger in me.I balled my fist and hissed under my breath. I couldn't believe she would do this to me—how dare she dress so revealingly! Doesn't she know I will tear everyone apart looking at her.My gaze traveled over her beautiful, curved body, drinking her in. She looked sexy! Way too sexy to walk around between hundreds of hungry and unmated wolves!Emily had tied her long brown hair into a high ponytail and was wearing a white, low-cut V-neck shirt, exposing her perky round breast. Her firm round bottle butt and curves were flaunted by her black leather tights, which seemed to fit like a second skin. To complete the look, she wore black four-inch combat boots, ending a
Emily's POVI have never seen any wolf take down an Alpha that quickly. It was incredible and flawless.In less than two seconds, Alex was shifted into his black beast and took down the Alpha Wolf. Power radiated from him, and I welcomed the feeling that made me gasp."Our mate is powerful," Willow purred. "More than you think...""Yes," I agreed. "But he still failed the test.""Who gives a sh*t about your test?" She huffed, annoyed. "He was great! He protected us from that wolf!""I do," I said, turning my attention back to the group. "I was in no danger; the warriors were standing ready to take him down!"Willow huffed, rolling her eyes. She didn't like this test."They would never have been so quick as Alex," she hissed, got to her paws, and stalked off.My gaze fell on Alex; he had shifted back, and Luke had given him a pair of spare pants. His brown, tanned body was deliciously glittering