Chapter 51Emma’s Pov: As we entered the pack house, Scott’s mother was sitting down on the couch. She crossed her legs on a table in front, and a TV remote was in her hands. Her attention was focused on the TV.As she noticed our presence, she sprung up happily and clutched her son warmly, pushing me a little. I was so quick to move; if not, I would have fallen down. “How did it go at the hospital?"“Good, I'm so tired, Mom. Can we talk later?” It was more like a plea than a request.“You must be tired; I'd let you rest now." She let him go and turned to me, who was almost at the staircase."Emma, or whatever your name is, I hope you are ready for the Luna Rite trials tomorrow. Everything has been set and kept ready for the day.I forgot about the trials; I was so stressed, and I wished I wouldn't have done them.“She’s not doing it; cancel all the plans immediately, Mom,” Scott said calmly, giving his mom a fierce look.His mom glared at me. “Did you put him up to this?"“No, I sai
Emma’s Pov: My eyes peeled open with anxiety. I was restless in the night; I couldn't even sleep, and when I tried to fall asleep, I dreamed of the Luna rites trial. In the dream, I wasn't declared the Luna, and the Elders banished me from their pack. Scott just looked on as I was dragged away in tears. The dream was terrifying; the melodious tone the birds were singing by my window would have been melodious if it were another day, but today it sounded annoying and bothersome.Two maids stood at the door, waiting with a basket filled with white linens to receive me. Then another set of two maids were by the bathroom door. They were all wrapped in fine white linen, too.I turned over the blanket and slid it down, reaching for my fluffy black slippers. I wore them, and I climbed out of bed.I traipsed to the door; the maids bowed and gave way for me to pass through. The house was busy, maids moved around at a fast pace, decorators were busy, and a man was on the ladder attaching things
Scott’s Pov:I was still livid about what happened yesterday. My mom still decided to go on with the plans even after I told her not to go on with her for the sake of Emma’s health. My night was filled with thoughts of Emma abandoning our child and then eloping with another man. The thought of it made me unhappy and jealous.I decided to accept the invitation to the Luna trials not because of my mom but because I wanted to see Emma’s Wolf. I wondered if it was beautiful, just like she was beautiful in her human form.I was accompanied to the venue by my Beta Liam, the priest, the Gamma, and the elders. I was supposed to go to the border, but I couldn't go anymore because of Emma. Liam and the Gamma had to leave for the border in the company of the Gamma.I was stunned when I heard Ashley was Emma’s challenger. My mother had her way and managed to get Ashley in. I was used to seeing her wolf, but he had grown over the years; it was still impressive.I was proud when I saw Emma’s wolf;
Scott’s Pov:“What happened? Who attacked the border?” Anna panicked.“The witches attacked the border, and Liam was affected,” I explained painfully.“Oh my goodness!” Anna tried to suppress her sob so it wouldn't come out loud. “So they've been the people spying on us at the border. But how did they penetrate through such a heavy presence of men at the border to get to us? They are not even that much."Anna, I don't have answers to that question. Let's just pray to the goddess that there's not much damage and everything will be okay. I don't even know the kind of pain Liam is going through now.” I paced up and down the room.I was so agitated; my best friend and Luna were hurt on the same day. Tell me if this day is not cursed and has a bad omen. What was wrong with some priests these days? How could they have picked this day for a great event such as Luna Rite trials and failed to notice the sad happenings that the day would produce?Anna was sobbing quietly at one corner; I didn't
Chapter 55Emma’s Pov:I grinned for a moment when Scott agreed to feed me. It was another highlight of me waking up after I saw the pure bliss that sparked within Scott when he felt our baby in my womb kick. I watched as he tried to watch over and take care of me. I was happy, but I knew all these feelings were just going to stay for something. In less than a minute, he would be back to being cold toward me.He carefully fed me, clearing away any spill that was threatening to drop from my mouth. I sat down lazily; all I had to do was open and close my mouth, then chew. Anna was behind us.A knock on the door startled me. Scott paused and turned to the door. "Continue; I will get the door."Anna stood at the door, talking in hushed tones, then she veered around. “Scott, Anna called out quietly. Scott turned to face her. “The priest is done. Your presence is needed outside.'' She looked uncomfortably at Scott.Scott spun to look at me sadly. He dropped the spoon he was with and said, “
Emma’s Pov:I quickly cleaned my tears so he wouldn't see me crying, then I went over to his bed and sat beside him. Liam opened his eyes a bit. “Hey Luna,” he said with a cocky smile. "Hi, handsome,” I reciprocated with a warm smile. How could he still be playful and flirty in his state?He was sweaty and burning up, even under the effect of an air conditioning set. His state was too bad to be left alone. I could see traces of dark magic clustered on his chest; the more he didn't get healed, the more the dark magic kept moving around in his body.“You came to see me? I am blessed to have the most beautiful pregnant woman come to me in my sick bed,” she grinned weakly. “Stop talking and save your strength, please." The tears I was trying so hard to hide from him began to pour uncontrollably.“Don’t cry; I'm going to bounce back soon enough. You are wasting your precious tears for nothing, please.” He attempted to clean my tears, but his strength failed him.“Do you even know the condit
Scott PovThe recent events happening in the pack house was starting to get to me. On one hand was my mate's trials, slight weakness-even if she will not admit it and in the other hand was my Beta who was seriously injured. And all these appeared to happening all at once as if it was all a scheme.That was why I didn't want to be alone. Why I was here. Well, apart from desiring to be close to my mate. She didn't know it, but she was slowly starting to crawl into my skin."Emma. wait!" I reached the door on time and grabbed her hand before she would shut the door. "Fine, I will be civil," I said, lifting my hands in the air. "Liam needs to be alone. To rest," I added to sway her when I noticed she was not having it. "Oh, c'mon Emma... Okay, you need to rest too... because of the baby."She rolled her eyes and snatched her hand away, turned, and came back into the room."I- I am just not ready for your mood swings now, Scott. I don't need you acting all sweet to me now and then becoming
Scott PovMy eyes searched as I watched all the elders in deep thought while the rest were murmuring. To think we were a powerful pack to reckon with. The witches had no regard for us, but yet I couldn't do anything bad to them to avoid war.War was not a good thing considering the fact that I was expecting my heir soon. I didn't want to bring him into a world of pain and anguish because that was all war brought, irrespective of who finally won the battle."Alpha Scott, Beta Liam is convulsing seriously; your presence is needed urgently because it is critical and we don't know what to do yet." Kendrick cried out in despair from the mind link.My heartbeat raced, and I was puzzled about the next step to take. “Try to stabilize him and get the healer; I’m on my way,” I answered back through the mind link.I bolted from my seat, and this startled the elders; they all glanced up at me.“The Beta is in serious condition right now. I need to head over there. Please, my elders, think of what