EMMA
He looked at me, his gaze never wavering, and pressed a deep kiss to my lips. "I love you... and this is the hardest goodbye," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. His hand cupped my breast, squeezing gently as I ran my fingers through his hair, pressing a kiss to the crown of his head.
"I love you too," I whispered, offering him a bittersweet smile. "But for me, this is the best goodbye."
He exhaled sharply, pulling away as he grabbed a shirt from the chair and slipped it over my body. Then, he reached for his pants and put them on just as a knock echoed against the door.
"Alpha, I need to speak with you," Mason’s voice came from the other side.
"Go away," Elijah barked, locking the door before turning back to me.
I smirked, tilting my head. "I thought you were trying to keep me out of your mind," I teased, slowly spreading my legs for him, feeling the warmth of his release still lingering between my thighs.
His gaze flickered downward, darkening with desire. "I was," he admitted, his voice low and raspy, "but if you look like that, you make it impossible for me, baby." He caged me in his arms, his body pressing against mine.
"I have something for you," I said softly. Reaching for the delicate chain around my neck, I unclasped the locket and tied it around his neck. "My father gave me this and told me to give it to the man I truly love. And that man is you, Elijah. I love you with everything I have."
He touched the locket reverently, then lifted it to his lips and kissed it. "What if, after leaving, you fall for someone else?" His voice was gruff, yet laced with vulnerability.
I chuckled softly, brushing my lips against his. "For me, love only happens once, and my one true love is you. There's nothing left inside me to give to anyone else—I've already given it all to you."
His smile was faint, but the pain in his eyes was unmistakable. "I want you to move on after leaving me," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "It breaks every part of me to say it, but I want to see you happy. My love for you isn’t selfish." His expression darkened, his grip on me tightening. "But never—never—come before me with another man. Because if you do, I might kill him."
I sighed, shaking my head. "You're impossible."
He smirked, brushing his fingers along my cheek. "Now tell me, how do you plan on sneaking back to your room in just my shirt?"
I frowned, glancing at the oversized fabric draped over me. "That’s exactly what I was going to ask you."
"You’re not going anywhere," he said, pulling me into his lap. "It’s only seven o’clock. Tonight, you’re mine."
He leaned back in his chair, settling me against his chest. His arms wrapped around me protectively. "I want you right here for the whole night."
As soon as I rested my head against his chest, exhaustion overtook me, and I drifted into sleep, safe in his embrace—the safest place in the world.
Two Hours Later
A knock at the door jolted me awake. My body was still warm from Elijah’s touch, his scent wrapped around me like a cocoon. I stirred, blinking sleepily at him as he stared at me intently.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked, suddenly self-conscious.
He smiled faintly. "Because I want to keep you in my eyes forever. I don’t want to miss even a single moment with you."
My heart clenched at his words, but before I could respond, the knocking grew more urgent.
"Alpha, it’s me—Lily. Carlos Sir is calling for you and Emma," her voice came from the other side.
At the mention of Carlos, I was instantly awake. A cold dread settled in my stomach. What could he possibly want with me?
Elijah sighed, running a hand through his hair before lifting me effortlessly and placing me on the table. He strode to the door, unlocking it with a sharp glare.
Lily’s eyes landed on me, still wrapped in Elijah’s shirt, and she sneered in disgust.
Elijah’s expression turned murderous. "If you ever look at her like that again, I swear I’ll claw your eyes from their sockets," he growled.
Lily’s face paled instantly, and she lowered her gaze. "I’m sorry, Alpha. I didn’t mean to offend you."
"Good," he snapped. "Now, go bring Emma clothes from her wardrobe."
Lily nodded quickly and scurried away.
I turned to Elijah, fear creeping into my voice. "What does Carlos want from us? What if he finds out the truth about… the five nights?" My breath hitched at the thought.
Elijah’s gaze turned fierce, his hands gripping my shoulders. "You’re the love of the strongest man alive. Do you really think you need to be afraid of anyone?" His voice was full of unwavering conviction.
I swallowed hard, nodding slowly.
He lifted my chin, his expression fierce. "I will protect you, even if I have to walk through hell to do it."
The sheer determination in his eyes sent warmth flooding through me.
"Calm down, Elijah," I murmured, placing a hand on his chest, feeling the heat radiating from his body.
Just then, Lily returned with my clothes. I quickly changed into a white top and black jeans while Elijah grabbed a fresh shirt from his office closet, spraying himself with cologne to mask my scent on his skin.
He turned to me, his face darkening. "I’m going first. You’ll follow ten minutes later. We can’t risk being seen together—my father is a bastard, and he’s always watching."
I nodded, watching as he left the room. The moment the door clicked shut behind him, I followed shortly after, moving swiftly through the hallways, hoping to avoid any unwanted attention.
As I neared the dungeon entrance, I suddenly saw Violet approaching from the other direction.
"Where are you going, Emma?" she asked, her voice deceptively sweet. "And honestly, Elijah was pretty harsh with you, but that’s your fault. You can’t just waltz into the Alpha’s office like you own it."
I frowned, unsure if she was taunting me or genuinely concerned.
"I was just heading to my room. Your mate wasn’t harsh—he was just explaining some… pack rules to me," I replied carefully.
Violet scoffed, crossing her arms. "Well, I’m glad you’re leaving. This pack house isn’t for you."
Something about her tone unsettled me. There was an odd shift in her demeanor—almost as if something had changed within her.
"Are you okay?" I asked, watching her closely. "You seem… different since you got back from your trip."
Her lips curled into a hollow smile. "I’m fine. Just… learned some truths about things that have been happening behind my back."
With that, she turned and walked away, leaving a strange sense of unease lingering in the air.
I shook off the feeling, refocusing on the dungeon. As I stepped inside, I froze.
Carlos stood there, his expression serious. Next to him, a woman with wild hair and her eyes lingered on me with unsettling amusement. Elijah was tense, his posture rigid as his gaze flickered to me.
"Why am I here?" I asked, my voice firm despite the unease curling in my gut.
Carlos smirked. "This is Hayley—the most powerful witch of this pack. She will cast a spell on you. The curse will be broken forever."
My stomach dropped.
"What curse?" I demanded.
Hayley stepped forward, her voice dripping with mock sympathy. "Your blood is no longer pure—you’ve been with five men. That makes breaking the curse as simple as cutting a thread."
I turned to Elijah, my heart pounding.
Shit. I was doomed.
EMMA"I don’t believe in this nonsense. She slept with five men, and the curse should be lifted—we don’t need a witch, Dad," Elijah said, his voice firm as he tried to convince Carlos that this was all absurd."You don’t understand, Elijah. I have carried the burden of this curse—I know how difficult it is to break," Carlos responded, his tone heavy with authority.My stomach turned to ice at his words. What would happen when he discovered the truth?"I never believed in this curse when you first told me about it," Elijah argued, his frustration growing. "But I still went along with your insanity just to satisfy your ego. Mom gave birth to me, didn’t she? So where was the curse then?"Carlos let out a humorless chuckle. "To bring you into this world, your mother endured unimaginable torture. For an entire year, she was forced to sleep with different men. And even then, it was only with Hayley’s help that we were able to break the curse." He stepped closer, his voice darkening. "But yo
EMMAI’ve been locked in this cage for nearly three months now, and my condition has deteriorated to the point where I can barely recognize myself. My clothes are torn, and I haven’t had a bath in days, maybe weeks. Every night, a different stranger comes to tear away what little dignity I have left. I scream, I beg, but nothing changes. They seem to take pleasure in my suffering.But what choice do I have? I endure it all for Elijah. Carlos has kept his promise to make my life hell, and here I am—rotting away in this nightmare. But there’s a small flicker of something inside me. A quiet hope that, maybe, Elijah is better off without me. I am nothing but a curse in his life, and I refuse to drag him down with me.I stare at the cold stone walls surrounding me, lost in memories of Elijah and the love we once shared. As I drift in that memory, the sound of footsteps pulls me from my thoughts. I close my eyes, bracing myself for another night of suffering.Another man. Another violation.
EMMA“I feel dirty all over. They all touched me. I’m only meant for you, not for anyone else,” I said, holding onto him tightly. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me closer.“I’ll protect you. This will never happen again,” he whispered, soothing my back.“How can you still love me? Can’t you see that I’m ruined beyond redemption? When you touch me, don’t you feel disgusted? You can’t find the same Emma you once loved,” I said, my voice filled with frustration. I was angry at myself, angry at my fate for putting me through so much pain. This was never what I wanted in life, but here I was, struggling to face it.He pulled away from the hug, gazing directly into my tear-filled eyes. “I love you. And every time I touch you, I feel alive. I feel like I have a reason to live again. Maybe your body is no longer pure, but it’s never been your body I’ve craved. It’s your soul. You’re still my love, my Emma, and nothing will ever change that. No power in this world can make me stop loving
EMMA“Shut the fuck up, Violet. I don’t want to hear any nonsense while we’re eating. Don’t ask questions that have no relevance,” Elijah’s deadly voice cut through the tension, and Violet immediately fell silent. I felt a sense of relief. Her presence had been stirring up all the horrible memories of what I had been through.I glanced at Elijah’s hand, noticing the bruise was slowly fading, thanks to his wolf powers. I really needed to learn how to do that. The rest of the breakfast was consumed in silence, but I couldn’t shake the feeling of Mason’s eyes on me. He was watching my every move.I was afraid of him, but I knew he wouldn’t dare do anything to me, not with Elijah here. He’d be chopped to pieces if he even thought about it.“I need you in my office, Violet,” Elijah said as he stood from the table. Violet and Mason left, and I headed to my room. My stomach was full, and I needed to rest. I wanted to heal properly so that I could be with Elijah soon.Just as I was about to c
EMMAHe pulled me up onto his chest, and we looked into each other's eyes for a long moment."Do you know how much power you have over me?" Elijah asked, his voice low, and I chuckled softly."Trust me, I know. And that’s exactly why I can convince you to do things you don’t want to do," I replied, placing a gentle kiss on his chest.“Elijah, I’ve been thinking... does Violet give you more satisfaction than I do?” I asked hesitantly, unsure of his response. He made a confused face at me.“When you left, I only slept with her once. It was just to get her pregnant. But since you’ve come back, I haven’t had the desire to touch her. There’s a big difference between sex and making love,” he said, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me. The pang of jealousy inside me melted away."I have no interest in her. I want only you. And this is the last time I’m answering to your insecurities. After this, I won’t entertain any more of your questions. Don’t ever doubt me again," he said, pinching m
EMMAI glance at Elijah, but he avoids making eye contact with me.“But Alpha, she’s not staying here permanently. Eventually, she has to go back to her home with our dad,” Violet said. She had a point, but I wasn’t thinking about leaving for my dad’s place. My place is with Elijah, and I wasn’t willing to leave him. Dad could manage without me, but I couldn’t manage without Elijah."Sweetheart, Violet, do you forget that I’m the Alpha of this pack? The final decision is mine, and no one can argue with that," Elijah said, flashing a tight smile, almost mocking her. Violet fell silent because she knew exactly what it meant to go against Elijah.Elijah is a force to be reckoned with when he's not with me. He’s never shown his love for anyone else, and I can’t exactly argue with him in front of all the pack members."Alpha, are you going to send her to the brothel in our pack house to fulfill the needs of our pack members?" one of them suggested, and the room fell into complete silence.
EMMAAfter strolling around the garden with Mason, I entered the pack house and froze. Derrick’s lifeless body lay on the floor, and Joanna was crying over him. Elijah and Violet were standing by, comforting the pack members."Today, we’ve lost one of our soldiers, but we must fight our emotions," Elijah announced in his authoritative tone. Violet stood by him, embodying her role as Luna."What the hell happened to him? We weren’t at war, and no one should be able to enter the pack house," Mason whispered to himself, but I caught his words."What do you mean?" I asked him, my curiosity piqued."Look at his chest," he said, nodding toward Derrick’s body. "His heart’s been removed, and this is the signature of Alpha Elijah when he kills an enemy. But why would he do this to his own pack member?" Mason’s words struck me. I realized Elijah had killed his father the same way, but why would he kill his own?"How can you be so sure?" I asked, trying to process the information."Alpha trained
EMMAI wake up in Elijah's arms, and last night was as steamy as ever. Each night, our passion grows, and it feels like our love blooms more each day, like a fresh flower. This is what drives me to do all the wrong things, just to experience more of his love.I carefully get out of bed, not wanting to disturb him, and prepare for my clinical duties. I don’t think Joanna will be coming in today, considering her husband passed away yesterday. I slip into a simple black shirt and white trousers. Elijah is still sleeping, and I don't blame him. He trains every day to protect this pack from all threats.It's only 6 AM, and I need to hurry. I lean down to kiss Elijah on the forehead. He stirs a little in his sleep, but I don't want to wake him, so I quietly leave.When I arrive at the pack clinic, I’m surprised to see Joanna there."Hey," I say, surprised."Don’t look so surprised. My husband is dead, and I’m still grieving, but as a doctor, it’s my responsibility to care for the pack membe
EMMAAs time passed, everything seemed to fall into place. Elijah and I grew closer, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was keeping a close watch on us—though I had no idea who. Elijah and I were out on the outskirts of the pack, lying naked on the ground. My head rested on his lap as he ran his hand through my brown locks. He looked down at me, his voice soft. "Why do you look so upset, babe?"Elijah pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead, and I sighed, my voice barely a whisper. "I love you, Elijah, but I'm afraid. What if Violet finds out about us someday?"Elijah chuckled lightly, brushing the thought aside. "Don't worry about her. She’ll never know. And honestly, you don’t need to worry about anyone else. Just focus on me." With that, he kissed me softly on the lips, his hand slowly trailing over my body.I knew this was wrong, but I couldn’t stop. Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t. Elijah pulled back from the kiss, a playful smile on his lips. "Let’s get ready for round
EMMAElijah and I locked eyes, and in that moment, I realized the magnitude of my mistake—falling in love with him. He loved me, I knew that, but there was no way he could ever trust me. Tonight, he almost hurt me, consumed by jealousy.I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. I ran to the bathroom and locked the door behind me. Slipping down to the floor, I whispered, "Why, Moon Goddess, are you doing this to me? The man I love doesn’t trust me, but here I am—still so stupidly in love with him."After few minutes, I walked out of the bathroom, not sparing him a glance. Everything was clean and pristine—Lily had done a good job, removing the blood stains and shattered glass. I slipped out of my bathrobe and into a long shirt, feeling exposed but somehow free.My gaze landed on Elijah, standing across the room, watching me. The pain in my feet was still there, a constant reminder of what had happened. I chose to ignore him, lying down on the bed and pulling the duvet over my body. I was
EMMAMason and I sat across from each other, quietly having our meal when he suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with amusement."You know, Emma," he said, tilting his head slightly, "I've been sitting here for the past hour trying to decide something very important."I looked up, my brows knitting together. "What?"Mason reached across the table, placing his hand over mine, his gaze turning soft. "I've been alone for a long time, and I think... I need a partner. Someone who understands me, who loves me through thick and thin."A lump formed in my throat as an awkward tension settled between us. His fingers lightly massaged my palm, his hopeful eyes searching mine. But I couldn’t do this—I couldn’t play with his feelings.I quickly jerked my hand away and pushed back my chair. "I—I need to go home," I said, my voice uneven.Without waiting for his reaction, I grabbed my bag and rushed out of the café, my heart pounding. Even as I stepped inside the car, I could still feel the weight of h
EMMAI wake up in Elijah's arms, and last night was as steamy as ever. Each night, our passion grows, and it feels like our love blooms more each day, like a fresh flower. This is what drives me to do all the wrong things, just to experience more of his love.I carefully get out of bed, not wanting to disturb him, and prepare for my clinical duties. I don’t think Joanna will be coming in today, considering her husband passed away yesterday. I slip into a simple black shirt and white trousers. Elijah is still sleeping, and I don't blame him. He trains every day to protect this pack from all threats.It's only 6 AM, and I need to hurry. I lean down to kiss Elijah on the forehead. He stirs a little in his sleep, but I don't want to wake him, so I quietly leave.When I arrive at the pack clinic, I’m surprised to see Joanna there."Hey," I say, surprised."Don’t look so surprised. My husband is dead, and I’m still grieving, but as a doctor, it’s my responsibility to care for the pack membe
EMMAAfter strolling around the garden with Mason, I entered the pack house and froze. Derrick’s lifeless body lay on the floor, and Joanna was crying over him. Elijah and Violet were standing by, comforting the pack members."Today, we’ve lost one of our soldiers, but we must fight our emotions," Elijah announced in his authoritative tone. Violet stood by him, embodying her role as Luna."What the hell happened to him? We weren’t at war, and no one should be able to enter the pack house," Mason whispered to himself, but I caught his words."What do you mean?" I asked him, my curiosity piqued."Look at his chest," he said, nodding toward Derrick’s body. "His heart’s been removed, and this is the signature of Alpha Elijah when he kills an enemy. But why would he do this to his own pack member?" Mason’s words struck me. I realized Elijah had killed his father the same way, but why would he kill his own?"How can you be so sure?" I asked, trying to process the information."Alpha trained
EMMAI glance at Elijah, but he avoids making eye contact with me.“But Alpha, she’s not staying here permanently. Eventually, she has to go back to her home with our dad,” Violet said. She had a point, but I wasn’t thinking about leaving for my dad’s place. My place is with Elijah, and I wasn’t willing to leave him. Dad could manage without me, but I couldn’t manage without Elijah."Sweetheart, Violet, do you forget that I’m the Alpha of this pack? The final decision is mine, and no one can argue with that," Elijah said, flashing a tight smile, almost mocking her. Violet fell silent because she knew exactly what it meant to go against Elijah.Elijah is a force to be reckoned with when he's not with me. He’s never shown his love for anyone else, and I can’t exactly argue with him in front of all the pack members."Alpha, are you going to send her to the brothel in our pack house to fulfill the needs of our pack members?" one of them suggested, and the room fell into complete silence.
EMMAHe pulled me up onto his chest, and we looked into each other's eyes for a long moment."Do you know how much power you have over me?" Elijah asked, his voice low, and I chuckled softly."Trust me, I know. And that’s exactly why I can convince you to do things you don’t want to do," I replied, placing a gentle kiss on his chest.“Elijah, I’ve been thinking... does Violet give you more satisfaction than I do?” I asked hesitantly, unsure of his response. He made a confused face at me.“When you left, I only slept with her once. It was just to get her pregnant. But since you’ve come back, I haven’t had the desire to touch her. There’s a big difference between sex and making love,” he said, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me. The pang of jealousy inside me melted away."I have no interest in her. I want only you. And this is the last time I’m answering to your insecurities. After this, I won’t entertain any more of your questions. Don’t ever doubt me again," he said, pinching m
EMMA“Shut the fuck up, Violet. I don’t want to hear any nonsense while we’re eating. Don’t ask questions that have no relevance,” Elijah’s deadly voice cut through the tension, and Violet immediately fell silent. I felt a sense of relief. Her presence had been stirring up all the horrible memories of what I had been through.I glanced at Elijah’s hand, noticing the bruise was slowly fading, thanks to his wolf powers. I really needed to learn how to do that. The rest of the breakfast was consumed in silence, but I couldn’t shake the feeling of Mason’s eyes on me. He was watching my every move.I was afraid of him, but I knew he wouldn’t dare do anything to me, not with Elijah here. He’d be chopped to pieces if he even thought about it.“I need you in my office, Violet,” Elijah said as he stood from the table. Violet and Mason left, and I headed to my room. My stomach was full, and I needed to rest. I wanted to heal properly so that I could be with Elijah soon.Just as I was about to c
EMMA“I feel dirty all over. They all touched me. I’m only meant for you, not for anyone else,” I said, holding onto him tightly. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me closer.“I’ll protect you. This will never happen again,” he whispered, soothing my back.“How can you still love me? Can’t you see that I’m ruined beyond redemption? When you touch me, don’t you feel disgusted? You can’t find the same Emma you once loved,” I said, my voice filled with frustration. I was angry at myself, angry at my fate for putting me through so much pain. This was never what I wanted in life, but here I was, struggling to face it.He pulled away from the hug, gazing directly into my tear-filled eyes. “I love you. And every time I touch you, I feel alive. I feel like I have a reason to live again. Maybe your body is no longer pure, but it’s never been your body I’ve craved. It’s your soul. You’re still my love, my Emma, and nothing will ever change that. No power in this world can make me stop loving