Chapter xxxxxEmeril's Pov;I got back from my mini tour to find Uriah and the rest still fast asleep.I stared at Uriah sleeping figure and the thought of betraying her still lingered on my mind.I didn't have that in mind honestly.I couldn't stop the tears that rolled down my cheeks continuously, because Nabita threatened me with my brothers who had been punished by something he knew nothing about.I know he's completely innocent, he doesn't have to tell me he is or prove it to me.He's my brother so I know what he's capable of. What he can do and what he cannot do.The whole thing was eating me up and making me feel uneasy.The mere thought of it alone was already making me feel like a betrayal.Why is Nabita so evil? And to her own sister at that.I can't believe it myself.I know I promised to never betray Uriah and I'm still not sure yet if I will, but all I know is that if it ever happens, then it isn't my fault.I don't think I can sit and allow my brother to die.It would b
Emeril's Pov;I was still thinking about all this and thought of how Tyler's twin brother, xander, used to molest me, though not sexually.The thoughts came rushing in like a whirlwind.One particular incident that I will never forget in my life was the one that happened in the kitchenSo..there I was preparing the meal as usual." Good morning" I greeted when he walked into the kitchen and walked to the fridge to get water.He didn't reply to me and just walked there.He opened the lid and drank a large quantity from it.I had long forgotten about him ignoring my greeting and was back to what I was doing." So because you've grown up, you now feel too big to greet, right?" he asked through gritted teeth, taking me by surprise.What the..? What's he talking about? I just greeted him and he ignored me. What was he expecting me to do, huh? Kneel on the floor for him?. I wanted to correct him and tell him that I greeted and he never replied. Maybe he didn't hear me, I don't know but am v
Emeril POV The scene of how my mate snapped life out of Xander's body still lingered in my mind.I stood rooted to the ground watching the struggle between two grown up men. It's very obvious my mate's strength is nothing compared to the future alpha's but at least he tried.Claws kept hitting at each other, both struggled to keep their wolf's in or else blood would have flowed.I watched the two grown up men with mixed feelings, let's say I was happy my mate stood up for me but I didn't really want things to get messed up….. I tried interfering but I got pushed by Xander.I howl in pains holding the side of my stomach which hurts badly, my brother came to my rescue. He tried helping me up but I pushed him away slightly to go separate the men so it's won't get bloodly.No one seems to hear our shouts nor cries as the study is located at the far end of the pack house and even of it's not the loud music blaring from the four eyed speaker won't let anyone hear not even the gamma wolf's.
URIAH'S P.O.VI struggled on bed as the bright light shone into my eyes."Argh..." I stretched while yawning.I felt slight headache as I struggled out of the bed."Ouch!" I groaned.When my eyes clear enough I found out Emeril wasn't beside me. "Where would she be?" I asked myself.I rushed out of the bed and went in search of her, I noticed we weren't in a new pure room I pulled the door and thought of were yo go first.Now I clearly saw the beauty of everywhere my mouth went wide open as I sighted beautiful decorations. I could hear some noise coming from a particular place maids keeps going in and out of the room they were dressed with apron and their cap."I guess that should be the kitchen" soliloquize. I walked to the room and there I found Emeril she had her clothes changed. she was actually helping the maids prepare breakfast and some other stuff that had to be done.I smiled to myself as I leaned on the door I'm very lucky to have such a loving and humble personal maid maybe
My heart kept racing, I stared at my reflection in the mirror and I was beyond shocked.... I actually thought I looked messy but hell no! I looked worn out and wasted.I ran my hand into my soft silky hair in frustration but my mind wandered to the young elder I had an eye contact with. He'd looked like a demi God.I'm quite sure he's the youngest because he looks so vibrant and still full of energy than others that are seated.************** I saw myself smiling with a lady who look somehow younger than me...... she pushed me into the dressing room to prepare for the ball night while showing me my gown..... it's looks perfect on my slender body.She styled my hair bringing the edges out, she swirled the chair around for me to see myself."Wow babe you're so good at this" I gushed beaming with smiles."I guess goodness runs in my veins," she said, cracking her knuckles together.She helped me on with my stiletto heels. It's the same design with hers though mine is a little higher tha
I kept seeing those illusions of myself and a guy I knew nothing about. I felt somehow connected to this pack but I'm very sure this is the first time I'm coming into this pack.I waved the thought aside to at least answer the person that brought me out of my trance. I opened the door ajar, not bothering to ask who it was because I know the only person who can address me by name is either the alpha,luna or Emeril."What took you so long to open the door?" Emeril asked, brushing me aside in a hurry.I ignored her question, shutting the door behind me with a loud hiss."Are you okay?" She asked me again, getting me suffocated with her numerous questions.Sometimes people need to understand that too much care might actually result in something else.I ignored her again walking to the bed…. I can't seem to get my mind off the illusion I saw a few minutes ago.I closed my eyes briefly to calm my nerves. I heard a whistling sound which made me snap my eyes open."You heading somewhere?" I ma
Emerils Pov;We moved to the sitting room where the Alpha requested to see us, but I was shocked to see Caleb, my fated mate whom I had rejected.Bits of sweat immediately poured down on me like rain.What the?? What's he doing here?.It better not be what I was thinking. I shot him a glare sneakily, but he caught me and smirked at me.Asshole!.I heaved and walked closer to them, avoiding the Alpha's gaze.What's going on here? It better not be something annoying because I absolutely don't have the strength to deal with anything right now.The maids started trooping in minutes later and I shifted to the side to allow them pass.They served the Alpha and his guest.Speaking of Alpha, he was yet to talk to me or say anything, or is he no longer the one that sent for me.I hated what I was seeing but there was nothing I could do about it . I can't even excuse myself because that would be disrespectful and if I try to come up with an excuse, I would look something up.And even if the Alp
Emerils Pov;We finished eating and walked back to the sitting room, just Caleb and the Alpha, I helped the maids clean up the table.I came back to find them chattering happily.My eyes ran into Caleb's gaze and he smiled.Memories of him started flooding my mind.He was the beta to monarch park. His mate actually was my first mate's younger sister, but due to the incident that made me rejected him, he committed suicide, making his younger sister to have sudden shock while in her pregnancy stage which leads to her dead.You could say I was indirectly responsible for it, I mean, that's what most people say.It was a ugly experience for me too, but I guess not everyone can handle rejection well, and I've been going about doing a lot of it.What if Caleb is new to make me pay in some way? What if he is here for December?.He stayed quiet and quietly accepted it. What's he doing here now?.It looks suspicious, no matter how I look at it.My first mate that had died didn't deserve to and
Uriahs POV:After my intense confrontation with Alpha Denzer, the days that followed were surprisingly calm and peaceful – or at least as peaceful as they could be in such a grim situation. I had made a choice, a difficult one, to act like a devoted mate to Denzer for the sake of my son, Arion. While I couldn't bear the thought of being intimate with him, I had to keep up the act to keep my son safe.Denzer seemed to give me space, and I was grateful for that. He didn't push himself on me, and I took advantage of this by keeping my distance whenever he tried to be close. I always found an excuse or pretended to be occupied with some task, making sure there was a barrier between us at all times. It was a delicate balance, not too submissive, but not too rebellious either. I knew that the moment I resisted too much, it could endanger Arion's life.In the days that followed, I spent most of my time with Arion. Alpha Denzer allowed me to be with him, and I cherished every moment we ha
Xavier's POV:I immediately summoned the pack members and relayed my suspicions. "Anya might have acted through a proxy," I explained. "It's time we find out who might have helped her."Lucas and the others nodded in agreement, and the search took a new direction. We questioned every pack member, and it wasn't long before we found a lead—a young wolf who seemed nervous and evasive."Tell me the truth," I demanded, staring into the young wolf's eyes. "Did you have any involvement in Uriah's kidnapping?"His gaze shifted, and he hesitated before finally confessing. "Yes, Alpha. Anya coerced me into helping her. She threatened my family if I didn't do as she said."My heart sank, realizing that Anya's web of deception had ensnared others as well. "You will be forgiven if you cooperate fully," I said sternly. "Tell me everything you know about the kidnapping."He hesitated, fear still evident in his eyes, but he eventually provided valuable information. He revealed the location where Any
Xavier's POVI stood in my study, my mind focused on the task at hand. I needed to find Uriah, and to do that, I had to start from the beginning. My instincts told me that Anya had been hiding something, and I needed to confirm my suspicions."Beta Lucas," I called, my voice steady. Lucas was one of my most trusted advisors, and I knew I could rely on his judgment.He entered the room promptly, bowing respectfully. "Alpha Xavier, you called for me?""Yes," I replied, "I need you to gather a team of our best trackers and investigate the place where Uriah was last seen with Anya before she was kidnapped."Lucas furrowed his brow. "But Anya claimed that Uriah willingly left with Alpha Denzer on her own."I fixed him with a cold look. "Anya had hidden herself and her ambitions very well. She wouldn't make up a story about Uriah leaving of her own free will with Alpha Denzer."Lucas hesitated for a moment, then nodded in understanding. "You're right, Alpha. I apologize for being short-sigh
Xavier's POV:After the party celebrating Alex's first birthday, the little one was sent back to his room with the help of his nanny. Meanwhile, the elders, including Anya, and I had gathered for a small gathering. Food and drinks were brought out, but no one dared to bring up Uriah's missing issue. They all knew my temper, and they didn't want to risk annoying me further.As I took a seat at the table, the elders greeted me warmly. "Alpha Xavier, it's good to see you join us," one elder said with a smile."Yes, it's been a while since we all gathered like this," added another elder."I'm glad we can come together and celebrate," I replied, trying my best to appear relaxed.Anya, sitting next to me, chimed in, "Indeed, it's a joyous occasion. Baby Alex's first birthday is a momentous event for the pack."Another elder raised his glass and said, "To the future of our pack and to the health and happiness of our young Alpha."We all clinked our glasses together, toasting to the well-
Xavier's POV: As the days stretched on, the search parties scoured the forests and neighboring territories tirelessly. We followed every lead and pursued every possible clue, but Uriah seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth. Then, one day, as I was contemplating our next move in the study, I received a message that Anya wanted to see me again. This time, I rushed to her room with a mix of hope and anxiety. Upon entering, I saw her lying on the bed, her face still pale and her eyes red from crying. I approached her cautiously, unsure of what to expect. "Anya," I said gently, "how are you feeling?" She looked up at me, her expression filled with sorrow and regret. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to apologize profusely. "Alpha Xavier, I'm so sorry. I betrayed your trust, and I couldn't protect Uriah," Anya begged. “It's okay,” I said with a calm look as I looked at her . “I am suppose to protect this pack. But all that I have done is cause pains. I'm no
Xavier's POV:Days turned into weeks, and the search for Uriah seemed to be fruitless. Every lead we pursued turned out to be a dead end, and my heart sank with each passing day. Anya remained in a coma, and she was the only person who could shed light on what exactly happened in the forest that fateful night.One day, as I was discussing some ideas with the pack's scouts on how to track Uriah, I received urgent news that Anya had awakened. I hurriedly left the study room and rushed straight to Anya's room.When I entered, I saw her lying on the bed, her face pale and her eyes filled with tears. My heart softened at the sight of her vulnerability, but I pushed away my emotions, focusing on the urgency of the situation."Anya," I said coldly, trying to hide my own turmoil, "what were you doing in the forest that day with Uriah?"Tears streamed down Anya's face, and she began to beg for forgiveness. But I couldn't afford to be swayed by emotions. I needed answers.She stammered, "Uriah.
Xavier's POV:After the devastating encounter with Alpha Denzer and the truth revealed by Anya, I knew I couldn't face this alone. The burden of finding our son and protecting Uriah from further harm was too great. I needed the wisdom and counsel of our elders and betas. Gathering them in the pack's meeting hall, I laid out the situation, my voice filled with determination and sorrow."I called you all here because we face a grave crisis. Arion has been taken from us, and Uriah is in pain beyond measure. I need your advice on how we can handle this situation and bring our son back home safely," I said, looking into the eyes of my pack members, hoping to find some guidance.The elders and betas exchanged glances, understanding the severity of the situation. After a moment of silence, Beta Elias stepped forward, his voice firm yet compassionate."Alpha Xavier, we stand with you and Luna Uriah during this difficult time. We shall do everything in our power to find Arion and put an end
Alpha Denzer's POV:Luna's defiant words lingered in my mind as I left her to stew in the darkness. "I will never be yours, Alpha Denzer. My heart belongs to Xavier, and I will fight you until my last breath." Oh, how she tried to resist. It amused me to see her struggle, but she had no idea of the depths of my determination.A week had passed since I last visited her. It was time to remind her of her precarious situation and the consequences of defying me. As I entered the dimly lit room, her fierce gaze met mine, but I could sense the fear hidden beneath her anger. Perfect."Where is my son? What have you done with him?" she demanded, her voice wavering just enough to betray her uncertainty.I took a step closer, relishing the opportunity to toy with her emotions. Gripping her chin firmly, I replied, "You should watch that mouth of yours, Luna. You're in no position to make demands."Her eyes burned with hatred, and I felt a rush of excitement at the challenge she presented. "Tell m
Uriahs POV:But my hope was short-lived when I discovered that the opening led to another part of the palace, heavily guarded by Alpha Denzer's most loyal and vicious betas.I knew attempting to escape through that passage would be suicidal, but I couldn't give up. I needed to find a way to get to Arion and break free from this nightmarish prison.Each day, I observed the movements of the guards, searching for any weakness or vulnerability that I could exploit. I had to be patient, calculating, and seize the right opportunity.One night, the perfect moment presented itself. A guard left his post momentarily to attend to something, leaving a small window of opportunity.I sprang into action, my heart pounding in my chest. I moved as quietly as a shadow, slipping past the remaining guards, and making my way towards where Arion was being kept.But fate had other plans for me. Just as I was about to reach my son, a strong hand gripped my arm, pulling me back into the darkness."Did you re