Scott’s Pov:I woke this morning feeling incomplete and abandoned. Emma’s space was still empty. I didn't even know that Emma had an effect on me until she was gone. I had just confirmed the saying that says you will never know the value of something until you lose it. Now I could see the value of Emma; she made my mornings brighter with each passing day, oblivious to me. And I was just starting to realize it. I wanted her back so badly and in my arms. I missed her so much; it hurt to think of what she could be facing right now at the hands of those witches. I couldn't wait to destroy those witches and kill all of the people who did this to us and the pack.The witch had not said anything to us, even after touturing her to say the truth. The only thing she said was that we would never see my mate again. That was frightening to me. I still had a lot of internal war to do before I could even prepare for an external war. I was still rallying around for the remaining Alphas who would join
Scott’s Pov:I didn't want to stay for the whole background check exercise, but what the witch said was giving me a lot of concern. I didn't even have a lot of ladies at my disposal or even close to me to be enough to spy on and give information about me and the pack to the witches.The witch was daring, and I didn't like that at all; it was creepy and looked like she was questioning my authority in the pack.My heart was beating fast because an eye could be nearby, watching so she could feed my enemies information about me. I looked around countless times to see if I would catch anybody, but I didn't catch anybody. My Wolf had told me to relax and just set my mind on how we can release our mate in case my warnings were not paid any attention.The staff were all lined up; they looked tired and worked up. As a leader, I was concerned about their well-being, but as a leader who also cares about the interests of the pack and as an Alpha who would do anything to protect and bring back his
Emma’s Pov:I laid on the bed on my back, looking up at the ceiling, counting the rolls and the columns. This was now one of my daily routines in captivity.It was as if I were running mad. I felt cramped up in the room all alone. I thought I had twenty-four hours to decide if I wanted to leave Scott or die. I had chosen my fate since I didn’t want to die, but I was left alone in solitude for three days without the witches releasing me.Every day I was served food like a prisoner. I had no proper bath because the toilet was too bad for my taste. I stink so bad and can’t wait to take a proper bath.I spent my days in my confinement thinking about Scott. It was a hard decision to make; I couldn’t leave Scott with the child. The whole thought of it was scary because I could imagine the rage Scott would feel. And after some days, he would turn rogue; that was the worst that could happen to a werewolf. Talk more of an Alpha werewolf.As much as Scott wasn’t the best of Alphas, I couldn’t fo
Scott’s PovHours rolled into days, and we still didn't get any response from the witches. I couldn't wait any longer. I had to map out our war strategies. I made calls across to the Alpha, who was willing to go to war with me.Since they had the liberty to scout around my pack’s borders, I decided to return the favor, but this time around, I had to do it discreetly; I didn’t want the witches to know what was coming for them.I went in the company of Anna and Liam with two trusted gammas. Since Emma’s disappearance, Anna had suddenly developed an interest in every activity that was going on in the pack. This wasn’t her normal behavior, so it was still surreal to me.So we wouldn’t attract a lot of stares from the witches, we decided to dress just like they do.I wore a black leather pant with a black shirt, I combed my hair backward, and I wore black studs on my ears to match. I carried a black baseball cap just if I needed it. Anna wore snug-fitting leather pants with a blouse. She wo
Emma’s Pov:I had never been this desperate to see someone in my entire life. I was anxious and fidgeting; I wondered how he would receive me. Would he be so happy, like I would be so happy to see him?The joy in his face when he saw me was enough to make him realize that I meant something in my mate’s heart. He took me by surprise when he embraced me like I was going to run away the next minute. I was moved to tears, but I dared not to cry. I didn't want to spoil or ruin the moment. So I hugged him back, using both of my hands to surround his back.Finally, he released me from his embrace, even though I didn't want it to end. He took a moment to study my face and then my body."How are you? How are you feeling? Are you okay?” I blushed. If this was a dream, I didn't want to wake up at all. The Almighty Alpha Scott wasn't always concerned about me, so it was a win for me.“I am fine; I am okay; no harm came to me.” I smiled sweetly at him, enjoying the attention he was giving me.He re
Emma’s povAfter dinner I came upstairs leavingScott behind you talk to his mom and Anna, there was no need to sit in an awkward space uncomfortable when I could find comfort in my solitude. I sat on the bed waiting for Scott to finally come up, I wanted him so badly this night and I didn't want to sleep off without having a taste of him. He was taking too long and growing impatient so I decided to change to one of the lingerie Anna got for me. As I wore the red net Lacy lingerie. I looked at myself in the mirror. It looked funny, I didnt think it fit me so well because of my protruding stomach. I laughed as I checked out myself in the mirror, it wasn't appealing to me so there's was no need wearing it for Scott. It could even put him off the mood. Just as I was about to pull it from my body, I heard his voice call my name from across the closet in our bedroom. He sounded worried and concerned, his voice sent desires throughout my body.I wanted to pull it out quickly and go out to m
Emma’s pov:I woke up this morning smiling because I had an unusual dream. The dream was so good to be true that I wished never to wake up from it. I was in a beautiful garden with a little boy who was a splitting image of Scott running about. The boy looked hyper and happy; from his stature, he looked like he was two years old. I was by the corner, guiding the little boy on where to play with my voice. I was sitting down on a chair, carrying a baby girl in my bosom. It looked like I was the mother of both children. Then Scott walked in and planted a kiss on my lips and the forehead of the baby in my hand. I reciprocated with a smile, looking up at him, while he connected his eyes with mine. He looked so in love with me."Dad!” the little boy exclaimed, and he started running towards us when he noticed Scott's presence. I beamed with joy as he glided his little legs on the grass to meet Scott.When he finally reached us, Scott lifted him up and threw him into the air, and both of them
The space was so big, and the interior decorator did a good job setting up the place. The color theme was mostly a dark shade of brown. It looked rich, and it could be an antique house because it was like we were in the 1880’s.Anna dragged me to the reception area. She flashed the receptionist a bright smile. “Hi, I am Anna Coldstone. I have an appointment for wine tasting here at about this time."“Anna Coldstone, like the real Anna Coldstone.” The receptionist exclaimed. Then she proceeded to show Anna her social media page. “I am a huge fan of you on social media, and you are my favorite member of the Alpha Royal family.”Anna blushed and placed her hands on her chest. “Thank you so much; I appreciate it." She turned to me and said, “This is the Alpha’s mate, your Luna, Luna Emma."The girl finally noticed me, or, should I say, finally looked my way. “You look so gorgeous, and you glow even in pregnancy. Luna!" the lady exclaimed.“Thank you.” I smiled back at her. She was a happy
The wedding day.I have imagined several ways that my wedding was going to take place. Fairytales that was what I called them. The pink lilies lined up the walks, I even imagined my dog walking down the aisle with me bearing the rings with the revered flower crown adorning his or her furry head. It was going to be a white wedding where everyone wore white same as the decorations.But never in Gods green earth did I imagine that I was going to have a double wedding with the man of my heart and sister from another mother. But more importantly, that Theresa was going to walk beside my mother as they accompany my son and I down the aisle to handle me over to Scott as his wife and Luna.It was my dream come true with a touch of radical goodness. I could never stop my face from gleaming with joy merely looking at Scott standing there in his white tuxedo his face a mask of angelic warmth. And on the other side was Liam and his newly-wedded bride, Aan, their hands entangled as they welcomed
We raced down the hall, our lies having been perfectly constructed. We had all agreed to tell Theresa that I woke up with a terrible headache and was only coming down for the training out of respect for her. It was a lot getting Liam to flow with the lies but he had agreed anyway. However as we neared the stairs, a loud scream tore through the house from down the stairs. "What's that?" Anna asked, increasing her step that soon turned to a run. We joined in, taking the stairs two at a time. The loud voices was coming from the direction of the Omegas quarters, the men's quarters precisely. We arrived in time to encounter Theresa deliver a well-aimed slap on Ashley's face who bent over bawling her eyes out."Mom!" Anna went to block her as she lifted her hand to give her another slap. "What is going on here?"Theresa covered her face with her right hand, her left in her waist. Her very schooled elegance was gone to be replaced by an infuriated expression. She wagged her forefinger at A
Wandering aimlessly helped me to learn a lot in one night, particularly the vastness of the mansion. I strode to the back of the house where the training ground was located, bending a few corners before I saw it stretched endlessly over the grassy field, with different objects constructed at diverse positions for training. I was stupefied for once, all the anger in me dissipating to be replaced by awe. I went to the Wolf leaper standing at the crossbar and touched it, taking note of the rough exterior. My eyes caught the flicker of the power tester that is used to train young pups to discover their inner strength. It sent jolts of longing wafting through me, wishing I had this chance growing up. Maybe it's not too late. I just need to learn now. For myself, not for anyone or anything. This is just me now against the world, whether I like it or not. It has always been. No one cares about me and if I am waiting for someone to, I might end up dying faster than I had anticipated. The wo
He cocked his brow to the top of his head, picked up the glass containing a brown substance on the table I hadn't noticed till now, and took a long swig as if I hadn't just dropped a bombshell on him. Is that how he is going to react? No fret, no fury? Nothing? My heart broke. So he truly wanted it? He brought me from my pack to this place for nothing. Just to mock our bond and destroy something so sanctified that the goddess has ordered. The tears that has been threatening were trying to force their way out, but I quickly looked down and willed it back. I am not going to cry for any man anymore. I had already thought about this and know it's for the best. I would rather be without a mate than with one who didn't want me for me but because I might have managed to win a competition to become his trophy Luna.Squaring my shoulders I looked up, expecting him to reject me immediately so I can go on to ask him for a favor concerning my housing, but he wasn't upcoming with it. He was stil
It was raining heavily when we came back from the training camp. Just as I envisaged, Nathan dropped me off in front of the house and told me he was going back to the border to see how things were going there.I wanted to beg him not to leave but knowing he has a duty to uphold which would be unfair of me to stop him, I simply nodded and accepted my ugly fate before sneaking my way into the house. I rushed upstairs two at a time, aiming to reach my room on time and hide away, hoping the Alpha doesn't figure out that I have returned from my outing. I succeeded, went to take my bath, and changed into the evening gown that I found hanging on the vanity chair_ meaning Anna had come to my room to check on me. I felt bad I haven’t spent much time with her recently and wished I could. But I needed this training so badly. I needed to become better. I needed to focus on something else that didn’t have to do with Scott or his mother’s stupid idea of competing for the Luna position. I was ab
"A proper Luna is always mindful of the time, especially one that wishes to have the keep up and running effectively with avoidable hitchbacks..." The statement from Theresa was cut to the chase and aimed at me. I flinched back, still dawdling by the door. What in moon's name possessed me to wake up this late? It was one thing that I wasn't favored much in this crowd, then I have to pull off this stunt of bringing the attention to myself. Now Theresa would think I was being deviant and irresponsible while Ashley is the serious one. "Get seated, Emma. I won't tolerate this foolhardy behavior next time. Be warned," she warned and I walked to the nearest couch to plop down."Luna, I thought she would be punished? Why should she be here__""Keep quiet, Ashley..." I caught the cold regard she gave Ashley who blanched in her couch and quickly recovered, and when theresa looked away, gave me a condescending bird's eye.l only returned her gaze, with a soft one, within me having a good lau
I stayed with my son for a while plying with him while the party went on downstairs. Part of me bought Scott was going to come after me due to the manner I left the party. That was part of me, but the other part knew he wouldn’t. After all I asked him to give me time. It was disappointing he wasn’t fighting for me. Taylor soon fell asleep and I kissed his forehead and decided to go to my room and pick my planning book. I still had a lot to do. When I was walking down the hall, something got my attention. A man.Like a drop-dead gorgeous man got my attention. He stepped into the hall, the automatic doors sliding close as he came in, his eyes washing over me in a sinful way. A very sinful way.I stood there one of my feet on the stairwell, the other one down as I stared at the man as he drew close, my eyes taking in every one of his adorable features His shoulders were broad, more like herculean massive_ fitted into a three-piece dark suit, his face stretched in what I would term a
“I thought you said you forgave me?” Those were his words the last time we met after the fight. “Yes, but I need time,” I had replied. “You don’t expect me to just believe you when you said the child she carries is not yours. I need time, Scott.” I didn’t look him in the eyes because I didn’t want to fall for his charm. “How much time,” he’s asked.“As much time as possible.” “I will be away the .” I looked up at him. He shrugged. “I can’t bear living under the same roof with you and not being able to come close to you, Emma. I can’t.”I nodded and looked away. “And our son?”“He would be fine. He is an Alpha.” the words nudged at my heart. Tears pulled in my eyes which I forced myself to keep in. I had to do this for me. “Thank you.”“For what?” He queried.“For allowing your sister and Liam to be together.”“I did it for you.”“I know,” I nearly went to him then. “Which is why I am grateful . They’re meant to be.”Those were our last words. And since then, all I want now is to be
"Did you hear anything I just said?" I jolted back from my thought and blinked up at the fair-haired woman, realizing I had drifted while she was still talking, "Huh?" the words flew out before I could stop them. My eyes dilated in chagrin, one of my hands flew to my mouth before rapidly flapping down on my lap, my eyes scooting between her and Ashley who had a repellent look on her face at me.Somehow since the horrendous announcement, the packhouse has become her second home. Urgh!To be honest ever since she dropped the bombshell about the pregnancy and knowing that that would determine the Luna position, I lost concentration. I have been raking my head what in the world this is about. Maybe their own sophisticated method of depriving me of something that the kind goddess has so naturally handed to me.Who competes to be with their mate? And even if you have to compete, it now has to be against someone that come the next life, you ain't likely to win against. Great! What did I te