The walls of the room were thick, but not thick enough to drown out the voices arguing outside Emma sat up, her heartbeat steady, but curiosity burned through her like wildfire. The anger issues in their voices were unmistakable, the weight of the conversation pressing against her like an invisible force. She didn’t need to hear every word to know it was serious. She recognizes the voice as, Jayden’s, Kale’s, the Luna and the alpha king's. “Do not ever think of changing the moon goddess’ order,” The Alpha’s voice rang out, fork and absolute. “It will only bring ruin to the pack.” Emma bit her lips. The authority in his voice sent a chill down her spine. A brief silence followed the alpha words. Then she heard Kale's voice, it was kind of low that she could nearly catch up with what he was saying. “We are only saying that she…” “No!” Their father’s voice cut in like a blade. “You are my sons, but you will not defy the fate. If she is your mate, then she is yours. If you reject
Emma stayed in her room for the next few days, avoiding everyone. It was not that she was scared. It was far from that. She just did not want to deal with the stares and the whispers of the inevitable judgmental glare.The twins already painted a certain image of her, and she had no interest in confirming or denying whatever notion they had. If they thought she was troubled, fine. Let them. She was used to being misunderstood. And besides, it was not like she had always like this and it was not like she had anywhere to go.The only person she could not seem to avoid was Tyler, her so-called bodyguard.At first, she had assumed his presence would be strictly professional, that he would stand guard outside her door, only stepping in if there was a threat. Instead, he was always around her, checking on her, making sure she was eating, asking if she needed anything.His presence was not overbearing, but it was persistence. Too persistence. And it was starting to grate on her nerves.On th
Jayden gaze was sharp, almost searching for something that was not lost. There was something uncertain about the way he looked at her, like he was feeling back layers she didn't even know she had, searching for cracks or anything wrong, which she did not understand."Who were you talking to?" Jayden repeated his question, his tone edged with suspicion.Emma squared her shoulders."The guard you sent to me. Tyler," she replied.At that, his expression shifted. His lips curled slightly, but it was not quite a smirk, it was something colder."You think you're funny?" he asked, his voice low and controlled.“What?” Emma frowned, taken aback by his question."I said," he stepped closer, lowering his voice to a near whisper, "Don't anger me."A strange, suffocating tension settled on Emma, as she didn't understand what he meant by that. He had just come to her room, knocked on the door, and wanted her not to anger him. Why? What caused all this?Jayden's piercing eyes held hers for a long m
For the past 3 days, Emma no longer bothered going downstairs for dinner.It wasn’t worth the effort. She'd rather stay inside her room and wait for the food to be served in her comfort room or go inside the kitchen to fetch what she’d like to eat. Cause the stares. The whisper from the people nearby, the suffocating feelings from the twins, and the constant reminder that she didn’t belong to the pack haunt her every pleasant day. She had endured it long enough.So, instead of forcing herself into an uncomfortable situation, she’d do it herself, or sometimes, if she felt too weak to go outside her room. She’d sent Tyler to get the food. Tyler, in hand, never questioned her order, rather, he’d be eager. He just did as she asked, delivering her meals to her room with a quiet nod before disappearing again.At first, she thought the twins wouldn’t care that her absence would go unnoticed.But she was wrong. They noticed, and they were furious.She had decided not to please them, espec
Emma skipped out the back door, letting the cool air wash over her skin. The moon hung heavy in the sky, casting a silver light over the vast grounds. The star was massive, stretching endlessly into the forest. But something felt off tonight. The moon came out how it was supposed to, but something about how Emma felt, felt so different. She couldn’t help but think something was wrong. She inhaled slowly, rubbing her arms. She had come out here to clear her head. To escape from the suffocating feeling that’d refused to let go of her thoughts. Her gaze skimmed around the environment, and then suddenly she froze, recognizing a figure that stood behind the window that was near to where she was standing. The figure peeped inside. Her heart slammed against her rubs. She blinked, stumbling back, her breath caught in her throat. And then, just like it appeared, the figure was gone. The space in which she had seen the figure was empty, as if no one had ever been there. Emma's pulse thu
Emma had learned her lesson.Minding her business was the only way to keep herself from drowning in their madness.She kept her head down, avoided unnecessary confrontation, and focused on what little peace she could find. But that doesn’t mean she wasn’t aware of everything that was happening in the pack. She noticed whispers about the twin's involvement in people’s affairs had been circulated in the pack and also the fact that people had infiltrated the pack. But she did her best to ignore it. It has nothing to do with her. She had tried hard to ignore it, not until her name was mentioned on how bad luck she is to the twins and how she’s not fit to be mated to the twins. Thad dat, she was passing by the back hallway when she caught it—fragments of a conversation between two pack members.“She doesn’t even realize—”“too distracted by the family drama.”A scoff. “We’ve got bigger issues. People have infiltrated the pack, and no one knows who they are.”“If only the twin's mate ha
Kale’s eye burned with unspoken fury as he took a step closer. “What what you say, Emma,’ he said his voice low and laced with warning. “Because starting today I’m going to make your life more like a bell.”Emma didn’t flinch. She held his gaze unmoved. “Go ahead. I’ve seen it before,” she replied. Kale’s nostril flared. His fist clenched at his side. For a second she thought he might say more and might try to tear her down. Instead, he Cast one last hateful glance at her and Tyler before turning on his heel and striding off. Emma exhaled sleeping her shoulder relaxing only when he was out of sight. But she didn’t dwell on the moment for too long. There’s no meaning in doing that. “He’s losing it,” Tyler muttered watching Jake disappear. Emma turned to him with a light smile. “It doesn’t matter. They’ve been making my life miserable from the start. This nothing new.” Tyler gave her a look but didn’t secure it. Instead, he gently placed a hand on her shoulder. “Come on. Lets
Emma stood motionless staring at her mother-in-law with nothing but disdain “I don’t have useless daughters.” Her mother muttered. She purposely says that so Emma could know her place, she wants it to sting deeply in her suck, meant to remind her that no matter what she would never be enough. But Emma didn’t flinch.She had long grown tired of seeking approval from where it would never be granted. She lifted her chin slightly her expression unreadable. “Then let me be Mrs Sutherland,” she mentioned her name and her eyes became wide open in shock. “Did you just refer to me by name?” She asked and she nodded. Her mother in law lips curled into a smirk but it didn’t quite reach her eyes. There was something cruel in the way she looked at Emma something almost satisfied like she was enjoying the fact that she still had the power to try and tear her down. “You’re not ready to bow down for me are you?” she asked her voice soft laced with undeniable hostility. Emma met her gaze hea
The sun dipped lower in the sky, casting a soft golden hue over the pack house. It was quiet, peaceful until the sound of a car pulling into the long driveway disrupted the stillness. The vehicle came to a slow stop near the front gate, and the guard on duty stepped forward with a wary expression.Ava was the first to step out, her chin raised with false confidence and her parents following closely behind her.“Halt,” the guard said, narrowing his eyes as they try to step in. “This area is restricted unless you’re summoned by the Alphas.”Ava scoffed and folded her arms. “Do you not recognize me?”The guard straightened, clearly not impressed. “Doesn’t matter who you are. No one enters without permission especially not after hours.”Ava stepped closer, her voice sharper. “Emma is my sister. The mate of your Alphas. If I want to see her, I will.”Her mother winced at Ava’s tone, but her father only watched quietly, waiting.“She belongs here as much as they do,” Ava added with a glare.
Emma sat motionless on the cold floor, the phone still clutched in her hand as Damien’s voice faded from the call. Her chest tightened, eyes wide, and her heart pounded like a warning drum. The last few words echoed painfully in her head“Three days… just stay hidden.”She couldn’t breathe for a moment.Her throat closed up, and a shaky gasp escaped as hot tears finally broke free. She let the phone drop from her hand as she hugged her knees tightly to her chest.Three days without seeing them.Three days without speaking to them.Three days of pretending like they didn’t matter.How was she supposed to pretend otherwise? After everything they had shared earlier that day… after the way they held her, touched her, kissed her like she was their world. How was she supposed to hide from that?Her body still ached from their passion, but her heart her heart ached even more now.She sniffled and wiped her eyes, trying to quiet the sobs building up inside. It was too much. It was happening t
Emma stood in the café, staring at Ava with narrowed eyes. Her heart thudded quietly against her chest, confusion swimming in her. She had expected Damien, not Ava. Ava sipped from a cup of tea and set it down slowly. “Didn’t expect to see me here, did you?”Emma took a slow step forward, her fists clenched tightly by her sides. “What are you doing here?” Her voice was low but firm. “How did you get access to Damien’s phone?”Ava shrugged with a smirk. “Oh, that?” She waved a hand like it was nothing. “Let’s just say Damien is easy to capture.” “That’s not funny,” Emma said sharply. “Answer me properly.”Ava tilted her head, playing with the edge of her sleeve. “Relax, Em. It’s just a little joke. I sent the message so what? You came, didn’t you?”“You tricked me.” Emma’s breath caught. Ava’s smile widened, but her eyes stayed cold. “I wanted to talk to you.” Emma shook her head and took a step back. “I’m leaving.” She turned toward the door, but before she could reach it, Ava su
Emma lay quietly on the bed, her breath still catching in her throat as her body slowly calmed. The air in the room felt warm, thick with the scent of sweat and something more intimate. Jayden’s strong arms were loosely wrapped around her waist, while Kale lay on her other side, his fingers gently stroking her hair.She blinked up at the ceiling, unable to form a single thought for a while. Her limbs felt heavy spent. Her skin still tingled where they had touched her, kissed her, made her theirs again.Her cheeks burned with the memory.How did this even happen?They had been upset with her. She had been avoiding them. She was scared of what she felt, confused by the chaos inside her chest. But then… somehow, everything had shifted. They had touched her like they couldn’t bear to lose her.And now here she was again wrapped up in their warmth after another night she never planned.Kale chuckled softly, brushing a kiss to her shoulder. “You’re so quiet.”Jayden shifted, pulling her cl
Emma’s breath quickened as she found herself cornered between Jayden and Kale, their tall figures looming on either side. The weight of her nightmare still clung to her chest like chains, suffocating, and impossible to shake off. Her pulse thudded heavily in her ears, and for a brief moment, she considered bolting.Just run, a voice whispered in her head. Before they get too close. Before you fall deeper into something you can’t undo.She clenched her fists and took a small step back, hoping they wouldn’t notice. But Jayden’s sharp, penetrating gaze locked onto her instantly.“Why are you running from us?” His voice was calm, but the firmness in it gave her pause. There was concern there too just enough to make her chest ache.Emma opened her mouth, but her tongue felt heavy. She couldn’t form a proper sentence. How could she explain the storm brewing inside her? How could she say she was scared of herself, of how easy it would be to let them in?“I…” she paused, eyes darting away. “I
The sharp knocking on the door startled Emma awake. Her heart pounded in her chest as she sat up, her mind still hazy from sleep. Who could it be this early in the morning?She rubbed her eyes, dragging herself out of bed. The knocking continued, more urgent this time.“I’m coming,” she mumbled, forcing her tired body to move.With some effort, she reached the door and pulled it open, only to freeze in surprise after her eyes met with the last person she expected. “Tyler?” Her brows furrowed as she took in his presence. She hadn’t expected to see him.Tyler stood before her, his face unreadable. He greeted her with a small nod.“Good morning, Emma.”Emma crossed her arms, still groggy from sleep. “Why are you here?”Tyler hesitated, as if unsure how to say what he came for. “I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be away for a while.”“Away? Where are you going?” Emma widened her eyes. “I can’t tell you that.” His expression darkened, and he looked away.“Why not? Is something wron
Emma sat in the quiet of her room, her mind a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty. She couldn’t shake the image of her hands wrapped around Kale’s throat, his desperate struggle, the look of betrayal in his eyes. It had been so real, too real that she couldn’t ignore it. Her chest felt tight, her breathing shallow as she curled into herself. She had run away from them, from the only people who had truly stood by her, because she was afraid. Afraid of what she might do.“What if one day I lose control?”The thought sent a shiver down her spine. Could she really live with herself if she ended up harming the people who meant the world to her? How long would she have to suffer this torment before she was free? Before she could trust herself again?Her fingers clenched against the fabric of her dress.“I need to stop thinking like this. I need to control it.”But no matter how hard she tried, the fear gnawed at her, whispering in the back of her mind that it wasn’t a matter of if, it was a
“You will apologize!” she demanded, her eyes blazing with anger. “How dare you raise a hand against your own blood? Against Lily?” The Luna’s voice was sharp and furious, slicing through the room like a whip.Her fists clenched tightly at her sides, her entire body shaking with barely contained rage. The tension in the room thickened, pressing down on everyone like a heavy weight especially Emma who likes a lost puppy. But Kale and Jayden stood firm. They did not cower under their mother’s fury, nor did they bow their heads in submission. Instead, their expressions remained cold, their bodies unmoving.“No,” Kale said, his voice calm but unyielding.Jayden crossed his arms over his chest, his stance just as firm. “We won’t apologize.”The Luna’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Excuse me?” She raised an eyebrow. “We won’t apologize for defending Emma.” Kale’s gaze didn’t waver. The Luna let out a harsh breath, frustration clear in her facial expression. “Defending her? From what? The tr
The walk to the Luna’s chambers felt longer than it should have. Emma could feel the weight of the twins’ stares on her. Jayden walked close on one side, his expression unreadable, while Kale was on her other side, his usual smirk absent for once. It was strange to see them this serious. It made her stomach twist with unease. As they reached the large double doors of the Luna’s quarters, the maid stopped and bowed. “Only Lady Emma may enter,” she said hesitantly, clearly nervous under the twins’ sharp gazes. Emma took a breath. “It’s fine,” she murmured, mostly to herself. Jayden placed a firm hand on her wrist. “If she says anything, if she does anything, you call for us. Understood?” Emma met his gaze, seeing the rare concern in his eyes. It sent a strange warmth through her chest. “I will,” she promised. Kale sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Don’t let her mess with your head.” Emma nodded before stepping forward. The doors creaked open, and she slipped inside. Th