I giggled as I took a firm step toward the stairs. Jasper was already gone to his office. "See you in the morning, Ember." He waved his hand over his shoulder without looking at me. It was nine o'clock. Everly was still in the club with her friends and Luke also was there. They would return home together. I twisted the knob and pushed it open. My eyes slightly widened seeing my mother sitting on the edge of the mattress. I gulped but managed a smile. "You did not sleep, Mom." I stepped into the room. "I packed you things." Her eyes darted on the bags. I followed her gaze and nodded, smiling at her. The awkward tension from before was gone when she returned the smile. "Thank you, Mom." Forwarding, I took her in a tight embrace. Her shoulders were hunched and she patted my arm. "You're staying with your brothers at the villa. And weekends with Lance and Kat. No dormitory. No outing after sunset. You're calling me every evening be
Mom forwarded her feet, her eyes flashed as her wolf pushed forward. I tensed, and dread fisted my stomach. I shuddered. She raised her hand to hit me again. Fear took control of my body. I lifted my hands to block her slap and squeezed my eyes shut. I was stupid. She's a wolf. I will definitely die today. The difference would be that she was my protector and now would be the cause of my death. I heard the solid noise of slapping but I did not feel the pain. I cracked my eyes open. I grasped seeing blood dripping from the scratches of her nails on his cheek. My heart slammed into my ribs. My pupils dilated as horror grasped me. "Brother," I squealed with fear. My trembling hand lifted before I could do anything. His wolf healed his wounds. "It's okay, kiddo." Jace smiled down at me. The scowl over his forehead looked permanent. He was fighting against his wolf to take control. Tears ran down my cheeks. What did I do? "I'm sorry," Mother forward
I stared at the cars. Beth got in as her arrogant-mate held the door open for her. I averted my eyes away immediately. I wasn't sure I would ever get a person who I would call the PARTNER. My parents might be powerful but I was nothing. I wasn't getting a mate ever. And in the human world, I have seen them breaking their hearts. They're selfish in love. I am going to be alone forever. Someone cleared his throat. I twisted the one side of my lips showing my annoyance. "What did I do?" Jace said, stopping next to me. I flattened my lips. No one scolded him, not even Alpha. Yes, I wasn't going to talk to my parents, my brothers. "Pumpkin, would you like to come with me?" A deep and soft voice reached my ears. "Brother," I spun and rushed forward, opening my arms, a giant smile crawled over my face. He engulfed me, wearing a broad smile on his handsome face. "What's upsetting you?" He kissed my head. I took a step back and looke
I could hear howls in the wood. I stared at my wrist. It has been more than an hour since my wandering in the woods. I don't think this is going to end any soon. All I could see was wood around me. My lips turned upward when I heard the soft sound of running water. My feet moved toward the direction of the sound. My gaze stayed ahead, waiting for the view. The sound of running water got louder with every step closer to it. My smile broadened seeing the shimmering water under the morning sun. "Wao.." My lips parted in shock. I hadn't seen such a beautiful place. Extending my hand, I brushed my fingers over the soft petals of the flowers. "This is heaven." The calm stream was enclosed by thousands of flowers and plants from both sides. On the other side of it, I could see meadows and more flowers and butterflies dancing while hovering over them. Nothing could be more beautiful than this. My feet kept moving. I stared at the water. It wasn
I looked over my brother's shoulder as he carried me away from his bulky jeep. As our gaze locked, he cocked his head to the side, peering at me with the amber glow of his eyes. I could see the golden color returning very clearly too. There was something special about him. I couldn't hold on to it right now. "Emma, you shouldn't..." Drake cut off Mother, striding with us. "She'll talk when she wants to. If she isn't ready to talk to you yet, you should give her some time." Drake told Mother. She looked at him with glassy eyes and nodded her head. I hide my face, lowering my eyes. Tears stung in them. Everything began to repeat in my head. That was the reality I was running away to face them. Particularly my parents. They showed me what I didn't want to see. Their aggressive side. I would never hit my children. "Will she stitch me?" I asked Jace. "Depends," Jasper said, looking at my feet. The trailing blood was dried. How
I was sitting on the couch, not saying a word. Drake and Jace were enclosing me. Their eyes were buried in the display. The television was turned on and headphones were secured over my head. It was only me who watches this box in the family. At the end of the hall, my parents and Jasper were talking in whispers. I looked to my left and then right. I elbowed them. They were reading books. I couldn't understand the language. They looked at me with arched brows. I gestured at them and lifted my chin asking them silently. Jace was one to shake his head. I wasn't getting a word out of his mouth, He was the gamma of the pack. I could understand his situation. I sniveled my neck, demanding answers from Drake. He did not need to answer anyone. "Nothing to worry, pumpkin. They're just worried about you. You sneaked out and look at you now. " DRAKE said, sighing. "I do not want guards around me, following me everywhere." I shout
I was pulled out of my room early this morning. I didn't completely hate it but I also didn't like it. The gym wasn't my thing, sleeping late, staying in bed that was perfect for Sunday. "Come, sleepy head." Jace chuckled, gripping my arm as he pulled me out of the house. "It's too cold at this time." I stared at him with annoyance, hoping it would work and he let me go back to my comfortable zone. "Get used to it. It's not different from our hometown's weather." He said over his shoulder, after finding his mate, he looked different in a good way. Happiness could be seen from afar. "But I wanna stay in my room before my classes start." I pulled my arm back. My eyes were closed. I wanted sleep to engulf me so my stubborn brother could leave me alone. He shook his head as I cracked my eye open. He pushed me toward the treadmill and pressed the button. "I hate you, Jace." I hit him. My palm landed on his elbow. "Stop being dramatic, Kidd
I curled my hand around my backpack. Rhi packed me cheese sandwiches. I denied her but mother placed them in my bag. I was nervous. I would be alone. There would be no guard if anyone thought to bully me. "Nervous?" Dad asked. "Um, a little." I glanced out as our car entered the academy. Henry pulled into the parking lot. "If you don't wanna stay here. Call your mother, she'll send someone to pick you up." "Will do." I turned to the handle. "Good luck with your project." "Thanks, my doll." I got out of the car. Sometimes I saw a strange kind of pain in his eyes. It was clear from the conversation with Mother that I wasn't cursed and I wasn't going to die. Then what was troubling my family? I know all this is related to one person, Emersyn Nelson Dawson. I need to dig for information about her. What could be a better place than this academy where she was a student. In my old school, they kept records of all students. I wasn't certain. I