A heavily pregnant Emily made her way to the hospital where her friend was working. Lois was attending to a boy who had broken his leg while playing outside with his friends. Since he was not yet at an age where he could easily heal himself, Lois had to administer a painkiller to alleviate his discomfort and put him down to rest.Emily silently followed Lois as she headed to her office. Once there, Lois washed her hands and took her seat behind the desk. Emily cleared some books from the chair to make room for herself to sit."You really shouldn't be walking around in your condition," Lois finally broke the silence, though she refused to look up at Emily. She knew why Emily had come to her office—to nag her. Davies must have put her up to it. Lois shook her head, and Emily gave her an annoyed look."If I fall sick, it'll be your fault," Emily said."Blame Davies. I'll tell Garrett to direct his fury at him, not me. I've given you my answers, and you just have to come to terms with it.
"Alvin," Emily said. Garrett had picked the name weeks ago, and she felt it suited their son perfectly. "He certainly has a strong set of lungs," Lois laughed as baby Alvin stirred in his sleep and smacked his lips, showing his hunger. Lois reached out, picked him up, and handed him to Emily. "Feed him, please." Emily grinned at her son, whose eyes were now open and gazing at her. She knew he couldn't see her clearly yet. She kissed his forehead and prepared to breastfeed him. Lois left her alone, and a few minutes later, Garrett entered the room after Emily had finished breastfeeding Alvin. The baby was sleeping peacefully in her arms, and Emily smiled at Garrett, who looked immensely proud. "How are you feeling?" he asked, sitting beside her after hugging her and kissing his son on the head. "I'm great and happy," Emily replied. "I can see that." "How do you feel? I don't think there's a word that can truly explain how I feel right now," Emily said. "Well, I feel proud," he r
The night was dark, but the moon shone bright in the sky. The members of the MoonShadow Pack were gathered around the bonfire, laughing and chatting. Emily sat beside her parents, listening to their stories of how they first met. She couldn't help but feel grateful for her loving family and the pack at large. Suddenly, the peace was shattered by a loud howl in the distance. The pack members froze, their expressions turning grim. Emily's father stood up, his hand gripping his hunting knife tightly. "It's the Blood Moon Pack," he growled, his eyes scanning the darkness. "They're here for a fight." The members of the MoonShadow Pack quickly took up their weapons, preparing to defend their home. Emily's mother grabbed her by the arm, fear etched on her face. "Emily, darling," her mother whispered urgently, "you need to hide” Emily's parents grabbed her and hurriedly led her to a small hidden alcove, tucked away in the rocks at their garden. She watched as her parents disappeared into
When Emily heard the voice of Alpha Howard, she knew that trouble was on the horizon. The Alpha had always harbored an intense dislike for her, and she was well aware that he would always find a way to punish her. Emily had never dared to look the Alpha directly in the eye, as fear always gripped her whenever he was around. "Have you been neglecting your duties?" The Alpha's voice boomed through the room. "She has, Alpha," Mrs. Wesley answered. "I see." The Alpha nodded his head, a scowl on his face. "Get her locked up in the dungeon. I don't want this mutt walking around on a day like this." At the mention of the word "dungeon," Emily's mind was immediately transported back to a few months ago when she was scrubbing the dirty floor. • • [As she was scrubbing the dirt on the floor, she suddenly heard a commotion outside the kitchen. Curiosity getting the best of her, she peeked out the door to see what was happening. She saw Alpha Howard and a few other pack members gathered aro
Garrett Hunter sat impatiently in his office at the pack house. Although he had another office in his personal residence nearby, he had opted to hold this meeting in the pack house office. The space was as dark as his personality, with walls painted in dark hues. In one corner, a bookshelf brimmed with files, and opposite sat comfortable chairs with a middle table. In front of his desk, there were two armchairs for visitors. Otherwise, the office was sparse. Impatient for his visitor, Garrett demanded an update through a mind link with his Beta, Davies Harris. "He is on his way, Alpha," replied Harris. Garrett said nothing, waiting for the footsteps he heard approaching his office. The door swung open, and Garrett's cousin, Drake, strolled in nonchalantly. Garrett reacted swiftly, grabbing Drake by the neck and pinning him to the wall. Surprised, Drake looked down at Garret, his hands clutching the king's grip. "What do you think you're doing?" Garrett demanded. "Is it your hand tha
Emily tried to quell the terror rising inside her as they approached the main hall, but it proved to be futile. With every step they took, her body trembled more violently with fear. Fanny, too, was visibly trembling with anxiety while Annabel strode ahead of them with regal poise. When they finally arrived at the hall, there was a smaller crowd and Annabel hurried over to Anon. The former Alpha and his mate were nowhere to be seen. The king was also absent from the hall. Annabel surveyed the room with a puzzled expression, then lightly touched Anon's shoulder. Lost in thought, he hadn't sensed her approach. Annabel frowned at that, his mate should be able to sense her presence even before he sees her. "What is going on here? Where is the king?" Annabel demanded. "He's already left," Anon replied. "What? He didn't even acknowledge my presence. Why did he leave so abruptly?" Annabel asked with frustration. She had hoped to see the king and win his favor with her beauty, in order
The heavy door creaked open, and Emily and her captor were ushered into a dimly lit room.The air was thick with a palpable sense of power and desire, but not the kind that could be sated with food. Emily tried to conceal her trembling body from the lecherous looks of the men in the room, but it was a futile effort. She was the center of attention, and she knew it."Kneel," the man who had brought her here barked, and Emily complied. But before she could adjust to her new position, he kicked her legs out from under her, and she landed hard on all fours. Her hands were still tied behind her back, making the fall even more painful.There was a moment of eerie silence as the men in the room sized her up. Emily felt like a piece of meat on display, ready to be devoured.The man who brought her here moved to take a seat, leaving Emily alone at the center of the room."What are we to make of her, Alpha?" A new voice broke the silence, and the others started to murmur in agreement."We can
Emily knew she was in serious trouble the moment she heard Matt's wife's voice at the door. Matt had abandoned her and turned to his wife, while Emily clutched herself in shame and fear, not knowing what was to come. She had never met anyone in the room before, so she had no idea that it belonged to Matt and his mate.Matt gave his wife a look and then turned back to Emily. "Can you believe it? She wanted me to touch her," he said, pointing down at Emily.His wife said nothing and walked further into the room, looking exhausted. "You know what? I'm not in the mood for your nonsense tonight. Get out of here," she commanded Emily. "OUT!" she bellowed.Emily stood on trembling legs and rushed out of the room, unable to believe her good fortune. Matt sat down on the bed and asked his friend, "You're just going to let her go like that?""I'm exhausted from training all day. I'm not going to waste energy on a mere Omega. I'll only end up breaking her in two," she replied."You should have d