Emma's POV
They squirmed in bed, reluctant to open their eyes. Adney, who was usually the hardest to wake up, just squirmed deeper into his pillow. But I knew a trick to wake them up.I approached their beds one by one, tickling their little feet. "Come on, wake up, we can play with bubbles in the bathroom," I teased.That was all they needed to wake up. One by one their eyes opened, and bright smiles began to spread across their sleepy faces. "Play with bubbles!" exclaimed Allonza, the most enthusiastic of them.I chuckled and led them to the bathroom. Giving them a bath is one of my favorite moments, even though it can be a bit chaotic sometimes. However, watching them play with bubbles, laughing and splashing water on each other, made all the mess worth it. Water and foam were flying everywhere, but I didn't care. The sound of their laughter was the best medicine to banish any lingering anxiety from last night's nightmare.After they weEmma's POVI tried to restrain myself, hold my head high, and continue on my way without showing any feelings. I knew I was better than this, and there was no point in dwelling on the past. "Emma?" James' voice suddenly called my name, making me stop for a moment. I could feel him staring at me, waiting for my reaction. I just nodded slowly without looking at him, then continued walking without saying anything. There was no point in engaging in a conversation that would only open old wounds. However, Thea's soft laughter and their affectionate whispers as I turned around made me feel a little hurt, even though I knew I shouldn't care. I entered the office building, trying to ignore the feelings that were still stirring inside me. I tried to convince myself that I had made the right decision by not involving myself in the drama of the past. James was already a part of my old life, and I should focus on the present, on my children, my job,
Logan's POV I sat on the porch of the villa, trying to find the peace that usually came so easily. The forest in front of me seemed deserted, nothing could dispel the thoughts of Emma and her children. It had been two weeks since the party, but my mind kept getting stuck there—in the images of the smiling little children, and Emma, who always seemed strong despite the sharpness behind her glare. I should be able to focus on my task. I was the Alpha here, and the werewolf boys were counting on me to train them. But for some reason, today I couldn't even concentrate. This morning when I had trained with them, I had only half-heartedly. Their moves were wrong, but I had no desire to correct them. All my energy and motivation had been sucked away by the thoughts of Emma. I glanced up at the sky, letting out a long sigh. Why had I let myself get caught up in this situation? Emma and her children were none of my business, at least they should
Logan's POV I made the second call, hoping that this time she would answer. Still no answer. My brow furrowed, and my fingers felt restless on the phone. I stared at the screen, feeling as if the distance between us was wider than it actually was. Why isn't she answering? Could she be that mad at me? Or maybe he doesn't want to deal with 'Joseph' anymore? I tried again. The dial tone was so slow and tense. Finally, Emma's voice came through the line. "Hello? Who is this?" That voice. The voice I've been missing all this time finally came. I took a deep breath before answering, "It's me. Joseph." I could hear her deep breath and her defensiveness instantly radiated from her flat tone. "Joseph?" She was about to hang up, I could feel it in the brief pause between her words. "I don't have time for this." "Emma, wait!" I almost shouted, my voice hoarse with panic.
Emma's POVI heard Adney's scream, then Adolf's loud voice that suddenly shook with fear. I ran into the living room and saw Adolf fall, bleeding from his temple after hitting the edge of the table. The sight made my heart beat faster. Fresh blood seeped from the wound on his face, and his cries grew louder. My heart felt like it was being crushed seeing my son in this state.Cold sweat soaked my forehead as I ran towards Adolf. I lifted him into my arms while trying to calm the other three children, who were crying hysterically, seeing their brother hurt. I felt a tension in my chest, my mind spinning trying to find a way to handle this situation.In a panic, I immediately took out my phone and called Reyna, my children's nanny. "Reyna, help! Adolf fell and was badly injured. I need your help here as soon as possible. I'll take Adolf to the hospital. Take care of Adney and Ainsley, okay?"Reyna's calm voice on the other end of the phone gave me a
Logan’s POVAfter Emma hung up the phone with a panicked voice, the calmness that usually came over me seemed to disappear in an instant. My heart was beating fast, and anxiety was spreading from my chest to my entire body. I tried to call Emma again but she didn’t pick up. I felt uneasy, and I knew I had to go see Emma to make sure everything was okay.As I started to grab my jacket, my steps were suddenly blocked by Cordelia. She stood in the doorway of the room, her face showing an annoyed and worried expression. “Logan, you’re not going anywhere,” she said in a firm tone, trying to stop me.“Cordelia, I have to go. Emma might be in trouble, and I need to make sure she’s okay,” I replied, trying to brush her off and continue my steps.Cordelia looked at me with eyes full of anger and sadness. “You can’t keep ignoring your responsibilities here just to chase after that woman. You’ve been ignoring the pack and the boys for two weeks. They need y
Emma's POVEvery second felt like a year as I sat in the hospital chair, looking at Adolf lying in bed. The room was cold and silent, with only the sound of medical machines occasionally breaking the silence. Seeing Adolf with bandages wrapped around his forehead and his pale face, my heart felt like it was splitting apart. I felt like I had failed as a mother, trapped in a guilt that deepened as time passed.I imagined Adolf, with his cheerful smile that never disappeared, jumping around in the backyard. How happy he was when he played ball with Adney and Ainsley, often laughing happily that made me smile too. But now, those images felt like distant memories, sandwiched between the bitter reality that I had to face. I remembered his bright shining eyes, which were now weakly closed, and it felt like it was all my fault.I tried not to let these tears fall, trying hard to stay strong and not show weakness in front of Adolf. However, every time I saw the wo
Emma's POV Scarlett took a deep breath before answering. “It’s natural to feel that way, Emma. But remember, you’re not alone. You have friends and family who care about you. And your children know how much you love them. They see all the effort and care you put into it. Don’t let this guilt get the better of you.”I looked at Scarlett gratefully. “I really appreciate your support, Scarlett. Sometimes, I just need someone to remind me that everything is going to be okay.”Scarlett smiled softly and nodded. “Of course, Emma. You’re strong and you can get through this. Now, take a few bites of this hamburger. You need the energy to stay strong.”I finally picked up the hamburger and took a bite. Although my hunger and exhaustion made it hard to enjoy the food, Scarlett’s support gave me a little strength to continue. In the comfortable silence of the hospital room, I felt a little more at ease, knowing that I wasn’t alone in my struggle.As I t
Emma's POV I looked at Scarlett with grateful, yet firm eyes. “Scarlett, I appreciate your kind intentions, but right now the most important thing to me is my kids. They are my top priority. I don’t want to distract myself from them.”Scarlett nodded understandingly as if accepting my answer with respect. “I understand. If ever you feel ready to consider other possibilities, please feel free to contact me.”I exhaled and smiled softly, feeling a little relieved even though the worry and guilt still plagued my mind. “Thank you, Scarlett. I know you only want what’s best for me. But right now, I just need to focus on the kids and make sure they’re okay.”This conversation brought a little relief, even though the worry and guilt still plagued me. Scarlett had given me the support and understanding I needed, and I felt a little more at ease knowing that I wasn’t alone in this. As I slowly continued to eat, I felt the atmosphere become a lit
Emma's POV After that happy moment, the two of us continued our journey to the playground where the children were waiting. As soon as we arrived, the sound of laughter and cheerful shouts from the children greeted us. They were playing in the ball pit, and when they saw us approaching, their faces immediately lit up with joy.“Mom! Uncle!” Adney shouted, running towards us. Behind him, Adolf, Ainsley, and Allonza also jumped for joy, running towards us excitedly. My heart felt warm seeing them so happy.Logan bent down, stretched his arms, and said, “Come here, everyone! Gather here!” The four children immediately rushed Logan, surrounding him and hugging him happily. In an instant, Logan bent down, lifted one of the children in his arms and greeted them with a big smile. “How about you call me Dad from now on?”Without hesitation, they nodded together. “Dad!” they said in unison, and the sound was like music to my ears. Seeing them call Logan d
Emma's POV “Do you feel like you’re losing yourself when you’re with him?” Scarlett asked, trying to dig deeper.“No, it’s not that. When I’m with him, I feel alive,” I said, my eyes sparkling a little at the thought of Logan. “But the fear is always there. I don’t know if I’m ready to let him in completely, especially after everything that’s happened between us.”“So what do you want? Do you want to give Logan a chance to prove that he can be a better person? That he can be a good father to your children?”“I do,” I said quietly. “But there’s a part of me that keeps wondering if I’m just hurting myself. Am I just trying to create happiness for the kids without thinking about my own feelings? I don’t want to be selfish.”Scarlett nodded, understanding my concerns. “There’s nothing selfish about seeking happiness for yourself, Emma. And if Logan is already struggling with it, maybe it’s time you considered giving him a chance.”Heari
Emma’s POVThe days passed quickly, and Logan’s presence in our house became a regular occurrence, though sometimes it made me feel pressured. Every time Logan came over, the kids greeted him with great joy. They ran to hug him, as if he was a hero who had just returned from an adventure. Seeing the smiles on their faces made my heart flutter, but on the other hand, my feelings became more complex.When Logan started playing with them, I often got caught up in mixed feelings. It felt good to see the kids happy, but every laugh and familiarity between them made me more anxious. Was I really ready for all of this? Would I ever allow myself to open up to Logan after everything that had happened? These questions kept haunting my mind, and I tried hard to stay calm.There were times when Logan would ask me to play with him, but I always found an excuse to pull away. Maybe I thought that keeping my distance was the best way to protect myself and the kids. I didn
Emma's POV “Slow down, guys! We don’t want anyone to fall,” I called, a little worried as they ran aimlessly. But seeing them so cheerful made my heart flutter. Logan walked beside me, watching the kids with a big smile on his face. “They look happy,” he said, his gaze full of love. “Yeah, they do like being together like this,” I replied, though inside I felt a mix of happiness and uncertainty. Logan turned to me, his face serious for a moment. “Emma, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I know this hasn’t been easy for us, but I want to try to be a good father to them.” I nodded, sensing the sincerity in his words. “I appreciate that, Logan. But we still need time to adjust. This is just the beginning.”He sighed, seeming to understand. “I understand. I just want them to know that they have a father who cares. And I want you to know that I’ll always be here for you.”His words warmed my heart. Even though I sti
Emma's POV My heart was pounding. Even though I appreciated everything Logan had done, I knew that my soul was still stuck in uncertainty. “Logan, I don’t want you to feel burdened. This is a process, and I don’t want to rush it.”He nodded, though he looked a little disappointed. “Okay, if that’s what you want, I’ll respect that.” Logan’s voice was heavy, and I could feel his deep disappointment.“I promise I’ll make the right decision, and I hope you understand,” I said, trying to encourage him.“Thank you, Emma,” he said, though there was doubt on his face. “I just want you and the kids to be happy.”“I know. And we want you to be happy, too, Logan. Let’s do what’s best for the kids, okay?” After a few moments of silence, Logan reached out to take my hand, and I felt it warm. But when I came back to my thoughts, I knew there was still a lot to organize. “Now, let’s go join the kids. They need us both,” I said, trying to
Emma's POVA few days have passed since that night, a night filled with tension and fear. Now, Adolf has recovered. Seeing him playing with Adney, Ainsley, and Allonza filled my heart with happiness. They laughed, ran around the park, and teased each other with the joy typical of children. Their laughter was like touching music, erasing all the dark memories that had haunted us.I sat on the park bench, watching them with a big smile. However, behind that smile, my mind was reminded of everything that had happened. Seeing Adolf back to his usual activities was an indescribable joy. However, the image of that night—the fight, Cordelia, and all the tension—still felt like it was gnawing at my mind. It felt like just yesterday I almost lost everything. Now, I try to stay strong and optimistic, even though fear often strikes in the corner of my heart.This break gave me a chance to reflect. For days, we had been trapped in uncertainty and anxiety. However, see
Logan's POVAs his body collapsed, the full moon slowly began to fade, signaling the end of the ritual we had gone through. My adrenaline was still high as I stared at Adolf, my friend who had fought so hard. When it was all over, he lay still, but I could feel a little movement from him. His breathing became more steady, and slowly, his eyes opened. "Adolf..." Emma's voice sounded, full of emotion and worry. She ran to her son and hugged him tightly, tears streaming down her face. Seeing that moment, my heart trembled. There was something so pure in their meeting, a bond of strength that could not be expressed in words. I stood there, looking at them, feeling a mixture of relief and guilt hitting me at the same time. My success in bringing Adolf back to this world was an achievement to be proud of, but the shadow of the decision I made still loomed in my mind. I couldn't ignore the fact that the price was quite high. Even though this nigh
Logan's POVOur embrace grew tighter as if all the burdens and wounds of the past began to melt away between us. For the first time in a very long time, I felt a glimmer of hope. Hope to start a better life with Emma and our children. I would not waste this opportunity. Emma had forgiven me, and I would do everything to prove that I deserved to be a part of her life and our children. In that embrace, I knew that tonight was not just about Adolf being healed, but also about our first step in building a real family. As the warm embrace between Emma and I was released, the atmosphere changed suddenly when Kevin came rushing in, his face serious. "Alpha, the elders have arrived," he said in a firm tone. I turned quickly, seeing Emma who still looked a little confused. However, I knew that this was a very important moment, a moment where everything would change. I nodded towards Kevin, then turned back to Emma. "I have to go greet them."
Logan's POV The night was getting late, and the cold air began to infiltrate every corner of the room, reminding me that tonight was a crucial night. Outside, the moon was almost full, a sign that time was getting closer. I stood outside the slightly hidden room, waiting for the arrival of the elders who would help with Adolf's healing ritual. My mind was full of anxiety and uncertainty, but I tried to stay calm. While waiting, I heard light and slow footsteps approaching. I turned my head and was surprised to see Emma walking towards me. Her face looked pale, clearly showing that tonight had not been easy for her. When she was close enough, I frowned, a little worried. "Emma? Why are you here?" I asked softly but full of worry. "I asked you to sleep with the children. You need to rest." Emma shook her head slowly, her eyes looking tired but full of determination. "Adney, Ainsley, and Allonza are asleep," she said in a soft