Chapter 31

Emma stood still her heart pounding faster in her chest. Kale and Jayden stared at her with a knowing smirk displaying on their lips. 

“Are you serious about that?” Jayden repeated his voice was calm but edged with 

something she couldn’t quite place.

She forced her to give a gentle nod. “Yes. Whatever it takes,” she replied confidently. 

They exchanged a glance then Kale leaned forward slightly. “Good then meet us in the woods tonight. And dress up well.”  

“Dressed up?” Emma blinked repeatedly “Why?” She questions. 

“Why? You don’t want to? I thought you said you would do whatever we ask you to do?” Kale raised an eyebrow. 

“Yes, I promise but why should I come to the wood? At night?” 

Jayden smirk widened. “No more questions! You heard him. Make sure you look nice. We don’t want you showing up looking like you just rolled out of bed with a snooze,” Jayden smiled devilishly. 

Confusion flicked in her eyes but she didn’t dare ask any other questions if she didn’t want the issue to be pressed further. She had already agreed to do what they wanted. If she backed out now they’d never let her hear the end of it.

Without another word, they turned and walked away, leaving her standing with unanswered questions settling in her mind. 

She went back to her room with a lot of thoughts crossing her mind. 

What if the twins plan some evil deeds against her? That’s the end of her. 

But she had made a promise and she didn’t want to disappoint the twins. 

She fell heavily on the bed, her thoughts roaming around the possibility of what the twins had planned for her. 

But no matter how hard she tried she couldn’t pinpoint a particular thing. 

That night 

Emma stood in front of the small mirror in her room staring at her reflection with uncertainly. She had chosen a simple But elegant back dress, something that fit her well but still allowed for movement in case whatever they had planned required it. She had no idea why they asked her to dress up and the mystery of it all made her uneasy. 

What are they up To?

She had considered not going after all they could just be playing another cruel trick on her. But curious iru was eating her up. What if this was a test? What if this was the only way to prove herself that means no evil? Or disrespect? 

With a sigh, she grabbed a light shawl, wrapped it around her shoulder, and stepped out of the room making her way toward the woods. The moon was high, casting an eerie glow over to the trees. As she ventured deeper into the forest, she kept looking around in case there was any danger looming around. 

The cool night air sent a shiver down her spine and she found herself glancing around warily, her nerves on edge. 

But when she searched the spot where they were supposed to meet, there was no one there. 

Her heart sank in fear. 

Do they just trick her? 

A bitter laugh escaped her lips as frustration bubbles inside her. Of course. She should have known. They had only lured her out here to humiliate her again. Maybe this was their way of punishing her for disrespecting them. But it is childish. 

Anger burned through her veins as she turned to leave. 

But then a low growl echoed through the trees. 

Emma froze. Her pulse spiked as the sound sent a chill down her spine. She strained her ears, listening carefully. Another growl followed this time around it was closer. 

Something is definitely wrong. 

Panic took hold of her and she broke into a run, her feet kicking up leaves as she sprinted through the trees. Her breath came in quick, shallow gasp as she tried to put as much distance as possible between herself and whatever was lurking behind her. 

She didn’t get far. 

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the darkness, blocking her path. 

Rogues!

There were three of them, their eyes gleaming with malice as they stared her down. One of them, a tall scared man with a wicked grin Chuckled. “Well, we’ll. What do we have here?” 

Emma’s chest tightened. She took a cautious step back, but the other two rogues closed in on her. 

“Looks like we caught ourselves a little runaway,” another sneered. 

“Let me go,” Emma screamed trying to keep her voice steady. 

The scared rogue turtles his head mockingly. “Oh sweetheart, I don’t think you understand the situation. You’re not going anywhere.” 

Her heart pounded, but she refused to go dish without a fight. She lunged at the nearest rogue her nails taking across his arm as she aimed to kick at his knee. He cursed and stumbled back, but before she could escape, another grabbed her from behind, yanking her back with an iron grip. 

She struggled, thrashing against him but they were stronger. She landed a few more blows but it was enough. The scared rogue grabbed by the thrust, squeezing just enough to make her breathing seize. 

“You’ve hit some fight in you,” he murmured amusement dancing in his eyes. “Too bad it won’t do you any good.” 

Emma clawed at his hand, her vision blueing. No this can’t be how it ends. 

And then suddenly a powerful deafening growls echoed through the wood. 

The rogue stiffened their grip on her loosening slightly. Emma barely had time to process what was happening before two large figures emerged from the trees. Their glowing eyes locked onto the intruder. 

Massive wolves. It is Kale and Jayden. 

Their fur was dark and shining under the dim sky. Their eyes burned with unmistakable fury. Their presence alone sent a wave of fear through the rogues. The one holding her cursed under his breath and shoved her to the ground. 

Emma collapsed on the floor her body weak and trembling. Her vision swam and everything went blank.