Chapter One Hundred And Three

Emily’s POV

I typed the message with a smirk, "You missed me again," and added a mocking emoji for good measure. Imagining the look of frustration on her face as she received it brought a fleeting sense of satisfaction. I hit send and leaned back, savoring the moment.

The search for Mark continued, but I was determined to keep things under wraps. This wasn’t part of the original plan. Kidnapping the twins was never on my agenda. The children were innocent, undeserving of the fallout from their parents' mistakes. Jasmine should have been the one in my grasp, not these innocent kids. Yet, they were the collateral damage of her missteps.

I pulled out a cigar from my back pocket, its presence a small comfort in the chilly night. Despite my wolf's fur and the layers I wore, the cold seeped into my bones. Mark had made a critical error by going into hiding, but I wasn't angry. His usefulness had not yet expired. I smiled as one of the guards approached in wolf form. It had been some time si