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
Emma Pov"They're here," Anna said and I looked up from the mortar I was holding that contained the portion that had been prepared by Scott's mother. Immediately, there was an urgency to go to them. I dropped the mortar on the table about to run off but was stopped by Theresa, Scott's mother."Bring the mortar along," She said, leaving. I grabbed the mortar and raced after her.We found them in the hall. Three hefty men carried Scott and last once, my heart broke at seeing my mate; the tallest and strongest of men in this pack and as much as I know, of all men I've seen, looking dead to the world."Bring him in here!" Theresa ordered, pointing at the room we came from and the men abruptly took him there and gently placed him on the table in such manner that he was facing the roof. I placed the mortar beside him and instantly cupped his cheeks, tears starting to flow from my eyes."What happened to him?" I asked throatily."A spear came from nowhere and pierced straight at his heart," O
Scott PovThe months that preceded my attack was spent having several meeting with my elders, deliberating on the strategy to curb the witches' menace. My mother had suggested an outright war but the elders had refused, suggesting instead that we hit them where it hurt the most. This meant we had to find a way for that.However, when I was not with the elders, I was either with Liam on a pack tour or with my mate. Everything I wasn't with her, I was often restless because this was the month and the month our baby would be born. My stomach knot twisted at the thought of that."Did you hear what I just said?" Liam asked, pointing at a spot on the map he was showing to me, his eyes on me."Yes," I nodded, albeit I wasn't.He exhaled loudly, obviously exasperated and shut the map. This was the third time I had drifted from what he was saying. "Out with it," he sneered. "Maybe the faster we sort out whatever is bothering the faster we can go back to the matter at hand.""Im just worried abo
Emma’s PovI was expecting mu baby to come until the next month. It was late May and I was really hoping the baby would come by June. I always desired a June baby. My Gemini. I smiled, my eyes fluttering to the roof. It skipped to the window and remained, my mind wandering off.I wondered where Scott was and wished he could come back. Since the incident of his attack, any time he went out, I was jittery until his return. “Do you feel any pain?” Anna asked me and handed me a cup of tea which I sat up to take and sipped slowly. I shook my head. “Not as it was before.” I rubbed ny bump with my left hand. “Do you know where Scott ran off to?”“To get the priest. He insisted.” She pleated her fingers together and wrangled them. I could tell she was worried. “I can't wait for the baby to come. Scott isn't himself.” The very of thought made my heart jump. Truly he cared. I could see that now. I didn't know why but Scott had changed greatly towards me particularly since my abduction. He was
Emma PoVIt's been three weeks since I gave birth. Our baby, Taylor seemed to be a quiet child. Unlike other children, he hardly cried. Only watched, fed, and slept. I couldn't have asked for more.This gave me time to rest as well as attend to other things. He had three nursemaids assigned to him all thanks to Scott. I had insisted on taking care of him but Scott persisted, saying he didn't want me bothered and needed his heir given the best attention. At last, u last relented to let peace reign.This evening I was going for a walk around the palace. It's been a while since I did. I didn't leave the packhouse for any reason, until today when I woke up and missed the outside so I decided I was going out.I took my bath and made sure Taylor’s nirsemaids were with him before I grabbed my shawl and made my way out. I was heading in the direction of the outdoor garden to spend some time with the flowers, as well as have a little sunbathing. It was sunny today.Shiielng nybeues, I manoveur
Emma PovWhen we entered, I went to Taylor's chamber and Taylor was still asleep. And his nursemaid was away. I stood beside his cradle and watched him sleep, his rose lips parted a little in a peaceful slumber. My hand was to my waist with the other caressing my neck as something swelled in me. We had created this, Scott and I. Taylor was a re[location of Scott in every detail; from his eye colour to his nose and lips. Though he was quiet now, I daresay that as he grew, he might even inherit Scott's stubbornness.The door to the nursery opened and I swerved slightly to the side to glance at the door. It was the nursemaid."Oh, Luna. I didn't know you were here." She dropped the clothes she was holding in her hand on the couch and stood. I nodded, leaned in to peck Taylor on the cheek, and covered him properly before lifting off. "It's okay, I was about to leave anyway." I stepped slowly to the door. "Let me know if he becomes disturbed and needs me.""Yes, Luna," she said, bowing a l
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