Emma Grey"Do you think they're already back?"Lina pondered, hands were busy setting the plate on the dining table for our breakfast. I shrugged heedlessly, flipping the bacon on the pan. Feigning the anticipation creeping inside my chest at the thought of him by my side.Though, realizing she couldn't see it with her eyes on the table, I replied curtly, "Not sure.""Don't think so. Pretty sure they will be at your door first thing if they are." Allan snickered, huffing a chuckle as though his mind had played a scene we had no knowledge of."What do you mean?" That had picked my curiosity, turning my head to my side, seeing him help out in preparing the tea for the morning. "Nothing." I eyed him pointedly to his short reply, narrowing my eyes as his amused smile grew wider. Knowing he wouldn't explain himself, as he brought the teapot to the table, I scrunch my nose in annoyance. It's fine. I'll let it slide today, he had told plenty enough yesterday. A smile graced my lips as t
Emma Grey "I think there's something beneath us." As though confirming my words, the knocks returned. Now that we stood in the center of the room, we could hear it radiating from the floor. Only this time, it was getting weaker by each second when it suddenly disappeared, clawing the nerves that fumbled through my senses. Something's not right. What could it be? Adding to the fact that it resounded below the ground, how can that possibly be? Could there be an unknown basement underneath the house? I've lived in this house for 20 years, surely I would've noticed if there were peculiar things happening over the years. Right? Though, I couldn't deny that I spent most of my time in my room, away from mom's sight. It was actually easier for those matters to slip by my attention. The question now was, how do I find the door? The only furniture there was in here was the worned looking set of couches with a soft shaggy brown rug underneath it. And also a radio on top of the wooden co
Nathan Black"Ah, you! Emma's sister!"Her long brown hair flipped away as Eva startlingly whipped her head towards me. We had almost made it to the pack when I saw her along with some others a couple of feet in the forest.I could only assume she was on her patrol duty, seeing the way she led the whole group. I recalled appointing her as one along with others the minute I was informed of the disappearance of Sir Joshue.Her brows furrowed, probably weirded out seeing a number of men running straight to her, visible through her change of stance. Though when she had decipher who it was, her muscle instantly relaxed, huffing a relief."Oh, it's you." She muttered, eyes diverted to each of us when it suddenly dropped in disappointment, as if she couldn't find the one she was looking for.She shook her head. Her eyes met mine again, gone was the glint the second it had appeared."Is there something you need assistance with?"The question I was about to let out died in my throat as I left
Emma Grey"We meet again, little cub."The corner of his lips tilted upwards, almost too vicious for the likings. I immediately avoided his eyes, paying additional attention to the cracks of the ground."I see you found something you shouldn't have."It was unnerving. The very presence of him had always set an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of my stomach. Before I had realized it, the wolf in me had already bowed her head down, having been trained for so many years.As much as I was grateful for nature, for them to bring me and Nathan together, there was a slump to it. One said to let nature take its course, to let it flow in time, and all troubles and worries would pass by. When in fact, it will only roll up like a snowball, so big that by time you realized it, it was too late to change anything. Just as similar to our blind obedience to Sir Joshue."Oh, come on now, don't look so bummed out." His feet moved further eerily, step by step, having it echoed through the space.I ins
Nathan Black"Since when was that here?" The confusion laced through Eva's voice, cautiously stretching closer to the entrance on the floor. The door was hung open, revealing an almost dark alleyway to the basement, if not for the shadowy hue of redness and orangeness accompanying the area."They're not in their room." Nico hollered from the stairs, his boots tucking to the woods as he made his way to the living room."They're not in the kitchen either," Ethan suddenly appeared from the corner, he swept his hand till it was visible to my eyes. A piece of bacon dangled between his fingers, before he popped it in his mouth, "... With an unfinished breakfast. This does not look good, Nat." Ignoring the fact that he ate someone else's food, my mind concentrated on his unsettling words. It sure seemed far out.Where would they go, in such a hurry, that they had left the door unlocked, food unattended, and room emptied. As though they're still in the house, but not quite.My eyes darted
Emma GreyThere were many things that I had assumed on why on earth he was so troubled, seeing the broken chain freed the woman. As though one of his so-called trophies had been taken down by his mortal enemies."You, wench!" He hoarse out, still pinned to the ground with Allan attempting his best to hold him in place.Though, I knew it wasn't for long.I could see it. The blood trickled down his skin, along with the open cuts, the splitted on his lips and some other places. The trembled in his hand, forcing his power to push Sir Joshue under him. Discerning for a fact that his consciousness almost slipped through with how much he had blinked his eyes, adamant on being awake.That I knew, with a little more struggles and trashings from Sir Joshue's side, he would likely escape his grip.And I am most certainly sure, Allan wouldn't live a day if that was to happen. Not when he had left Sir Joshue with bruises and cuts, his own blood flowing from his nose and the corner of his lips.
Nathan BlackI'm most certainly sure, no doubt of it, if Allan was actually conscious, he would be all giddy right now.Why?Oh, it's nothing, really. Except for the fact that Eva, even with her feral fights against Sir Joshue, never once had left his side. Far, but always close enough that if anything were to happen, she would be there in an instant. I saw it with my own eyes, and I couldn't comprehend why Allan was so doubtful of her thoughts on him. When she acts all possessive over him.If only he knew. And I was fully aware how not far off she was to become completely feral, if her slitted eyes hadn't given the hint.I managed to dodge another punch from Sir Joshue, angling myself to the side. Though, as fast as I could muster, I strided a couple steps back, already anticipating Eva's presence.Looking into her alarmingly unusual focused eyes, nose scrunched in wrath, it wouldn't be a surprise if she hadn't been alert of her surroundings. Though, her claws were held back, mi
Emma Grey"How are you feeling?" Allan, startled by my voice, snapped his head towards me, too fast that by the second he did, he yelped in pain.His hand promptly reached for his neck, rubbing it to sooth it even further. "Damn, don't scare me like that. I'm a patient, you know." He grumbled, lips pursed in slight annoyance.Hah, now he knows how it felt like."But you look almost fine. If I hadn't seen you unconscious in the basement the other day, I would have said you fake it." Lina snickered, eyeing his figure sitting in one of the beds in the treatment tent."Fine? Did you not see my skin all wrapped up?" He narrowed his brows, only rolling his eyes as his eyes set on Lina's cheeky smile, knowingly annoying him on purpose.It's the truth. His body was mostly bandaged at this point, using everything there was in him to go against Sir Joshue.Just as soon as Eva won against Sir Joshue, we couldn't even celebrate it. The minute she was sure he wasn't about to wake up anytime soon,
(Five years later)Emma BlackThe wind blew, lightly gracing my hair across my shoulder. Feeling the chills of the morning air seeping through my thin nightgown, I hug myself tight.It was still early. The sky was navy blue, not yet letting the moon hide itself for the sun to rise.My eyes trained towards the lake, calm from any alive movement. Most of the living must've still been in a deep slumber, lulled by the peaceful dawn.Good thing Nathan had chosen a house with a magnificent view, enchanted my eyes with the beauty of its nature.A fond smile slipped through my lips, reminiscing the early days I had been in the Luna Pack five years ago.The first time I had met his father, it was rather awkward to say. Though, it all went better after Nathan's appointment ceremony, as he showed him the ring.The silver band of his late wife, the one he must've missed to the moon and beyond. Instantly, the second Nathan had told him everything, he pulled me into a full embrace. Threads of grat
Emma Grey"Are you sure this is all you need?" My eyes wandered across the luggage, particularly searching for any missing necessities to fill in. "Let me see. The toiletries are here, my shirts and my pants are here…" I patted the neatly folded clothes, before turning my head towards Eva. "What else do I need?" "Hmm… Maybe some snacks for traveling? I'm not sure either."I bit my inner cheek, contemplating if I should bring along my blanket. Truthfully, I never knew preparing all this stuff was somehow stressful. Formerly, we were strictly forbidden to leave the area if it wasn't permitted by Sir Joshue. Thus, it didn't ever latch into my mind for me to prepare the stuff for leaving.Now that I had to clear out my wardrobe, I don't even know what else I should bring along with me. I did have to live there for a long period of time in the Luna Pack. Luna Pack.I still can't believe it.He invited me. Nathan invited me! I almost squealed the moment he laid out the invitation. To
Emma Grey"Nathan, are you home?" I hollered.A sudden nudge from Lina had me facing her as quick. My knuckles instinctively stilled, hovering the wooden door. My brows were narrowed as I hushed, before huffing a breath, calming the anxiousness pulled in my heart. "You startled me, idiot."She snickered apologetically, "Oh, sorry. I forgot you're on your toes today." She placed her palm on my back, rubbing it in an attempt to calm me down. "Relax, I was just wondering if they're really in there or with Eva."I exhaled a breath, accepting every comfort I could possibly receive in this moment. It had me on edge since this morning. If Lina hadn't mentioned her conversation with Ethan regarding the matter, it would surely be completely far from my mind.Not when she told me they would be leaving anytime now, that their father had deemed for their return.Really, how can it slip out of my mind that Nathan would be leaving anytime sooner. The past days had been the happiest I've ever been
Nathan Black"Father had called, again. We need to head back later this week, Nat." A hum left my throat. My head tilted on the headrest of the velvet sofa lazily, finding the ceiling rather interesting than the whole conversation.Even my eyes had almost fluttered closed sleepily with how cool it was inside the guest house, seeing the sunlight almost burnt the bird's nest to dust just outside the window."Nat, do you hear me?" Ethan's voice once again greeted my ear drum, sounding more urgently. I glanced at him sidedly before darted my attention again on the white ceiling.Huh, weren't there supposed to have four lamps? One, two, three… Ah, there's four. I knew I counted them right–"Nathan!" He hollered incredulously. I heaved a sigh heedlessly. "I know."It wasn't the first time father had sent those from our pack, urging for our return. It had been several days past since the hearing, so most of them, including Nico had already returned to Luna territory.Though, he was quite
Emma Grey"Cause we're more than just a pack."Her eyes flew across the crowds, before it found mine. With her precious smile, she muttered, "We're family."I felt my lips trembled, overwhelmed with emotions meant behind the words she had spoken.To protect one another, regardless of our wolf and gender, be it a Beta, an Omega or even an Alpha. We should've done this long ago, away from the nonsense idea Sir Joshue had instilled in our mind. And like a puppet, we had dumbly followed his false teaching, without even complaining about the damage he'd done to each one of us.That we had seen our own people sacrificed with our own eyes, and yet, not once had anyone ever spoken aloud of it.If we could change it all together, I'm certain there would be a brighter day for the future of the Solis.Just then, her eyes flickered to the whole crowd, hardening her gazes yet again. "Now, to begin the said hearing, I'll now present to you all of the criminal offenses," She glanced on him, disgus
Nathan BlackPredictable.The corner of my lips lifted, amusement laid itself within my eyes. It was as if he was extremely desperate for the hearing to lack success, carrying the exact same act I had fortunate he would do.The commotion was left unblase as Eva's eyes caught mine. Good thing we met this morning."Now." I mouthed towards her, averting my sight towards Joshue. It would be entertaining to see his face crumble to the depth of sea, decayed to the deepest ocean.And seconds pass by before Eva's scent spreads through the air, eloping the people's agitation into thin air. I must admit, watching his sneering turned to a frown was pleasing to the eyes. The confusion and irritation in his eyes confessed every inch of despair he felt.The corner of my lips lifted higher as his eyes darted promptly towards mine, seeing the irritation blasted into a rageful sight.As I said."You…" He growled, baring his teeth towards me.Predictable.–(Joshue Miller's Resident Earlier)"You ca
Emma GreyEva had been excellent in her public speeches ever since we were children. But looking at her now, on a stage for a very special occasion as this really did place her in a new light.One that suited her the best."Eva's really awesome, don't you think?" The words slipped on its own, flowed unconsciously as my eyes trained on her composed figure. "Yup, I agree! Do you know how many packs there were for having a woman as a leader?" Lina muttered, glancing at me expectantly.And as much as I wanted to retort her anticipation, I must admit I actually had no idea how many there were. Truthfully, I had never heard of any woman becoming a leader. Though, I couldn't comment much on it, as I too, hadn't known of the outside world other than my very pack.Thus, a shrug was all I could muster. "Beats me."She sighed, "Yeah, that makes two of us. Kind of makes me want to leave this place and explore the world."I felt my lips twitch into a hollow smile. Someday, Lina. I'm sure of it
Nathan Black"Mrs Eva Grey, the stage is yours."Eva nodded towards Thomas, marching her feet onto the center of the stage, reluctantly giving her speeches. I admit it was one of the most exasperating things to do as a pack leader, thus, I kind of understood her disinclination.Besides that, it seemed I was a bit late to the hearing, though it was only due to Eva asking me for assistance in some matters pertaining to the event today.I guess I was an exception for running a bit behind the schedule. Good thing I had managed to spot Ethan instantly among the crowds."You didn't return home last night." I muttered heedlessly, stepping to Ethan's side, a meter away from the stage. It seemed he had been here for quite some time, seeing him almost bored to his bone.As much as I wanted to arrive with Emma earlier, it was necessary for me to discuss some matters with Eva. Which was why I had to take a detour towards Sir Joshue's house early this morning."And you must've been relieved I d
Emma Grey"Nope. Stay away from me."My brows knitted in confusion, noting how Lina had held her hands towards me. Her eyes glimpsed unimpressively while creating a distance between us.We were all called to the field for Eva's hearing today. And recognizing her silhouette from afar, I excitedly ran up towards her, albeit, the second I patted her shoulder, she jumped on her feet away from me.What's wrong with her? The second I attempted to march a step closer, she hastily shuffled backwards as though she was uncomfortable with my presence."What're you doing?" I uttered in bewilderment. She eyed me suspiciously, raising her eyebrow expectantly towards me that I almost felt offended by it."You're with him last night, weren't you?" She accused, though not that it was all false. However, the way she muttered it incriminatingly had me almost on my toes.More importantly, how did she even know that? Because, after we had kiss– I mean, pouring our feelings towards each other, Nathan had i