Emma's POVA cancelled wedding and a search party for that woman was enough to drive me to the edge. I guess Liam was right when he said not to return until I was sane. Anyone in my shoes would lose their mind at the change of events.Just a few days ago, everything was going according to how I had planned it. A life without Aurelia around was an empty spot for me to fill and assume my rightful position as Luna beside King Liam.Everything had fallen into place until… "Andre," I grinded on my teeth, imagining his bones instead. I wished nothing more than to ground his bones to powder and watch him disappear from the surface of the Earth.Whatever he said to Liam really got to him because now the wedding was not only off but Liam was pumped into finding that woman again.Why wouldn't they just understand? Why couldn't they see it? I was the perfect person to be by his side. How could a commoner, an outsider, a woman with no background attain the position of Luna in a powerful city like
Aurelia's POVWhen I opened my eyes again, the familiar ceiling stared back at me in silent welcome. I laid there, gripping the sheets by my side and trying hard not to let bitterness overwhelm me. I was right back where I started. Why did I even bother to run in the first place?I was starting to wonder if this was how I was going to live the rest of my life; being tossed about by Alphas who cared more for their ego and didn't give a shit about the collateral damage- me."Are you awake, Miss Aurelia?" The voice was tiny and careful. At least it wasn't Aria. I didn't think I was ready for Aria's problems yet but just like every other time, it would always slam me across the face when I least expected it.I pushed myself up to a sitting position and I saw a maid standing by the foot of my bed. She looked really young and small in size."Where is Casey?" I asked. "And Glenn?" They were the familiar faces I wanted to see or did something happen to them while I was away?"They are busy,"
Aurelia's POVHe locked me up in my room all day without a drop of water or a taste of food. I was drained and weakened by hunger and thirst by the time a maid came in carrying a tray.She placed it on my bed and headed out. I didn't expect much from Adrian and since he was hellbent on punishing me, the small portion of food that was before me wasn't a surprise.I had expected it. Regardless, I ate what I was given, in hopes that it wasn't poisoned but then again, if poison didn't kill me, starvation just might.I could survive on only water but I wasn't just eating for myself this time around. I rubbed my belly- something that was slowly becoming a subconscious action but I had better get it under control if I didn't want Adrian to notice. He was neither dumb nor stupid. He could pick up on the strange habit in no time.I stared at the room that had now become a prison to hold me in. There was no excuse to even step outside to sunbathe. It had just been three days yet it felt like a
Emma's POV"His highness sent you?" Hunter, one of Aurelia's former guards asked with shock on his face. I smirked as I walked towards him, the conversation I had previously heard, playing all over again. It felt good that I was able to catch up to him.I wanted nothing more than to slap him again just like I did the other day. Aurelia had surrounded herself with not just one but three men. Interesting. I knew that bitch was up to something.Also the way Hunter was very protective of her. If he had his way, he would also like to think for her. His legs were so quick to step in and defend her and his eyes, the way they glared at me, it was impossible not to notice; this one had a thing for her.It may be subtle but it sure was there, alright."Why are you so surprised?" I asked a question of my own. He squinted his eyes half way and soon gave up when he looked away."I thought you were told to take a breather," he said."Don't you see me breathing?" I was getting annoyed at how casual
Aurelia's POV"No," I refused."Please, Miss Aurelia," Olivia, the new maid assigned to me, begged with tears in her eyes. "Don't put me in trouble. Alpha Adrian said to not come without you."I shook my head and folded my arms, "I'm not going." My mind was made up. I've barely had anything to eat in days, I was weak and my knees could hardly hold me up. I threw up every morning and late at night- no one knew this part- still, Adrian felt it was time to play chess with him?What kind of sick bastard was he?I was convinced he was suffering from temporary amnesia now."He'll come here himself and I don't think you'll like that," she said again."Olivia, it doesn’t matter what I do. I'm going to get punished either way. I'm punished for shutting up. Might as well be stubborn and have my way for once.""What's taking so long?" I gripped my arm at Adrian's voice. Olivia stepped aside as she was beside the open door. She kept her hands behind her and lowered her head, afraid to meet his ga
Emma's POV"Now that we know where to find your mistress, what now?" I asked coyly. It was getting dark and we better find a place to rest soon.Now that I thought about it, we should've asked that man who provided the information for a place to stay. I had some money left. I knew it would come in handy."We wait," he said with a sigh as he rested against a tree, closing his eyes for a while. "Shouldn't you be leaving to deliver the note?""Right," I said. He had no idea I had delivered the note already. Why would I bother the King with such things? The one who needed the information the most was still changing she-wolves in his bed like underwear.Shit! I only hoped I could meet with Norton tonight. He needed to focus on the task at hand. We would draw our plan tonight. I had no intention of letting him get to Aurelia by himself. I had my own plans too and every one of them here were just pawns in my own scheme."Are you this pushy when it comes to your mistress?" I joked. "I always
Aurelia's POV"Any news?" I immediately asked when Olivia walked in. She looked frightened already and my heart sank further when she shook her head. "Are they not in the mansion?""They are but," she hesitated. "They are refusing to see you."That was strange. Even if Glenn was proving stubborn, I knew Casey wouldn't. But both of them had helped me a great deal last time. I needed one last favour from both of them."Did they say why?""No. The second I mentioned your name, they turned around and said never to mention you again. I'm really sorry."Was this Adrian's doing? He must've threatened them somehow. Who knew what happened after I left? Maybe that was how he found me."Do you know what happened after I left?" I asked and she shook her head. Explaining that she only got here the morning before I was brought in. He went as far as changing the maids around me and made sure that they couldn't see me.Adrian really had his mind made up on this war with Norton, huh? By now, the lette
Emma's POV"You won't get away with this!" Hunter yelled time and time again. "His highness will have your head for your betrayal.""He's very talkative," Norton commented beside me. "You sure I can’t just kill him?" he whipped out his claws as if to convince me to change my mind.I rolled my eyes and pushed his arm away, "No. We need him. How many times do I have to explain that?" I headed towards Hunter who had his hands bound in a tight rope and was being pulled along like a slave by one of Norton's men.He glared when he saw me coming, wrinkling his brows in a furious state. If his eyes could kill, I'd long be dead by now."You look pleased to see me," I teased."Fuck you!""Oh please, you're too kind," I scoffed. "Shut up, will you? You're causing me a headache. Did anyone ever tell you you're pretty annoying?""Like I'll take words from a backstabber! Do you know what you're doing? I never thought you'd side with that… that…" he trailed off. He was having troubles finding the ri