Emma’s Pov: “Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, happy birthday my dear Anna, Happy birthday to you.” I sang happily to a half asleep, half awake Anna. I had a gift box in my hand with a small chocolate cake in a saucer. One candle was planted in the cake.“Thank you, Emma.” Anna grinned. She was rubbing her eyes and stretching. I woke her up from her beauty sleep, according to her, so she was still groggy.“Make a birthday wish.” I handed the cake to her, which she collected, and then lit up the candle.She closed her eyes for some time and made a wish, then peeled her eyes open. She blew the fire out and smiled.“You can eat the cake; it’s yours, and besides, it’s your favorite flavor of cake, which I baked with love from my heart.”“Awwn.” Anna cooed; she placed both of her hands on her face, smiling sheepishly. She looked like she was swooning at the affection I showered on her this morning.She placed the cake carefully on her bedside table. "I'l
Scott’s pov: I was always grumpy whenever there was an event in the house. It brought in different guests from every nook and cranny. I didn't like the idea because of the insecurity and attacks we have been facing lately.How could my mom and Anna be insensitive even after I had a talk with them about it, but they insisted? They both agreed to cancel it because of the attack and Emma’s captivity.But since Emma was back, they decided to have the party again and sent last-minute invites to a lot of people.I decided not to say anything anymore since I couldn't win against two women. Anna had even found a way to envelope Emma into the party arrangement. It was a smart move on her part, just so I wouldn't be so angry about it any more.When Emma disturbed me all through to make calls about a certain bag for Anna, I just knew what I signed up for. The way Emma disturbed me, no one had done that before, and I would not have tolerated anyone disturbing my peace.It was a limited edition,
Anna's PovLove is a good thing, that's all I can say as I stare at Emma, laughing at the blush on her face from my blunder when she realized I had tricked her into telling me what I wanted to hear. It was obvious that she was in love with many brother, even the blind could see that.I always trusted in the bond binding mates. That was why I never gave up on my brother. In fact if he didnt repent soon, I had made up my mind I was going to trod him for hurting a gentle soul such as Emma. She was everything to me. The sister I never had. My best friend, from the first time I set my eyes on her."Anna, can you start telling me why you told mty mate to lend me to you?" She asked, her cheeks a mask of red.I flopped back on the chair, staring at er until I was certain she was going to disappear through the platform she was sitting on if I didnt come forth. "We have a birthday to attend," I finally said.'She gazed at me, her blues intent, "Wjjhose birthday?"I exhlaed. "Mine, and its happe
Emma's POV"It's time to party!" Liam blasted, super excited from the manner of his behavior. I had to confess, I found this weird. Maybe because I've not been to a club before or because I kept wondering what it was in the first place people liked about it.Liam grabbed Anna by the wrist and tugged her along, "Come along birthday girl! It's time to wriggle those waist!" I couldn't help but laugh at the imagery of Anna wiggling her waist. Once they were gone, it was left only Scott and I. I sneaked a look up at him and could spy something; enthusiasm? What's there to be excited for in a noisy place like this? I looked ahead at the girls on the stage, twerking to the blasting music. I gasped. What a scandalous behavior!That must be it!"What?" Scott asked at the same time I turned to ask him if it was the naked girls they found exciting about this place. "Is it them?" I asked, my finger jabbing in the direction of the stage. I found it appalling and even jealous that my mate would ad
Scott Pov“I think she's lying to us,” I said to Liam the moment I walked into the office. He was sitting by the window, a ball perched between his fingers rolling from side to side. I could tell I had interrupted his thought process.“Who?” He asked, turning his face in my direction.“Emma.”“Why did you say so?” He sat up, interest flickering across his eyes.I sat down on my desk and swerved the chair until I was facing him. We were in my study at the packhouse. I looked around, taking in the fire burning in that hearth. Liam must have ordered one of the Omegas to stoke it. “The other night at the club she mentioned something about it. More like saying she had a confession.”Liam huffed, stood, and walked to the cellar to pick out a bottle of Whiskey with two glasses which he placed on the desk. “You are seriously taking into consideration the words of a drunken woman?”“It's not about that. It was in the way she said it,” There had been something. Emma didn't fib. And despite being
Emma's PovI jumped at Anna's voice, my hands pushing at Scott’s chest as I tried to sit up. From the grimace on his face, I could tell he was very pissed with her for interrupting our moment. I nearly laughed."What now, Anna?" Scott groaned, disapproval stretched on his face. "I thought you were taking a stroll.""Oh, slow down, brother, I didn't realize you were back here." Instead of leaving, she closed the door and came in. "I have an appointment with Emma and it's time we leave.""Now?" Scott asked."But of course.." she spoke she looked at me for support. I stood abruptly, dusting my hands down my dress to straighten it out. I didn't know what Anna was up to, but I realized it must be important from the dim in her eyes."Fine," Scott stood, his eyes still narrowed at her. "Whatever it is you better make sure she doesn't exhaust herself and try to bring her back home early.""Yes, brother, don't cry about it." Scott bared his teeth at her before taking long strides out of the roo
Emma's Pov"A witch attacked me in the bathroom just now," I said shakily, my gaze shifting to her. The car came to a screeching stop abruptly, shoving me forward. I gasped, my palms grasping the first thing I could touch, in panic. "Anna!" I screamed, "You nearly killed me.""I know, Im sorry," She faced me. "What did you say again?" I struggled to normalize my breathing, my eyes still wide in panic. I fell back on the seat and slowly tried to regain myself. "Im serious.""Why didn't you tell me back there? How?" Her eyes went to the side mirrors checking if anyone was behind us, or for any suspicious behaviour. "I knew those wily creatures won't relent." She was saying, still checking."We have to do something, Anna. They are threatening me... and the baby." I didn't want to tell her about the part where I had an agreement with them for the head of her brother in exchange for my future and that of my child."What exactly did they say?" She finally stopped looking and refocused her s
Emma PovIt took a second for Scott to dash out of his seat and reach Liam in two strides. "What? Where?" He asked, his voice deepened. "Kendrick. According to him, he caught her at unaware when she was trying to sneak past the gamma," Liam said, his eyes feral. He appeared very calm, and contained despite the weight if the news he carried. At impulse, my eyes found Anna and held her.I recognized the question in her eyes even without her asking; could it be the same witch?But it's not possible. The witch that attacked me was a messenger and disappeared. There was no way she could have let herself be caught."We have to go now," Scott declared, sparing us a moment. "I will be back as soon as I can sort it. Until then," his eyes landed on me. "Everyone should stay indoors." And like that, they were gone. Albeit, before Liam closed the door, I saw his eyes fix on Anna as though relaying something to her through a link I was not a part of."Goddess knows I'm sick and tired of the blaste