Ember POV
I watched in disappointment as he left, banging the door after him.
Fear was beginning to slowly fill me up as I could see our marriage crumbling underneath me and I was definitely the one that was going to lose out on everything.
Although I had told him to but I didn’t expect that he would but rather try to convince me that my doubts were nothing but mere doubts.
Thew betrayal, deceit and now this? How much more was I going to bear to protect the name Luna November McCray.
The dark enveloped as well as dark thoughts of what my marriage was turning out to be…no matter how he apologized, I still couldn’t help but blame him for exposing this family.
I was angrier at myself for letting them get to me so easily, it was obvious that this was what Ellie and her scheming dad wanted all along.
Xander choose to be too blind to see it and if by any chance I was to mention this to hearing, it would flip the tables around and make my position here threatened, giving Ellie the upper hand.
I was certain that I didn’t miss the smirk on Ellie’s face as she sighted that we were putting on the same dress I had on.
It made me wonder if this was Xander's plan to test how I would react or if somehow Ellie an her found out Xander was getting me this dress and thought it was best to taunt.
What I was more curious to know was what exactly they wanted from this family or me to be exact.
“Isn't it obvious or you just proving to be stupid?”
I heard someone say making me jump in fright before relaxing as the figure in the room became clearer.
“Ellie? “I asked in confusion as I wondering when she entered here and how long she had been standing there watching me.
It didn’t sit well with me at me.
“Yes, Ember or should I say co-wife?” she said with a smirk plastered over her face, causing me to scoff at the different personality I was seeing.
“I knew it, I knew that face you were putting on in front was a facade and there was…”
“What exactly do you think you really know huh?!” She jeered, causing more frustration to travel through my bones and judging from her look, it seemed like that was exactly what she wanted.
I let out a sigh and breathed out, “The truth”
“Our affair started long before this pregnancy and even right under your nose” she began causing me to burst into laughter.
“What exactly is your endgame here? I care little of when and why my husband met you slut!”
“You wish, Ember…trust me when I say you wish” She jeered before letting out a laugh that told me she knew a little more than she was letting out.
Although I badly wanted to ask her to spill but I wasn’t planning her game according to her terms but rather according to my terms.
She still was going to spill anyways.
“We toyed about and sometimes I came around” she continued making me wonder if she was saying this to taunt me and all or she really meant this.
Was this the happily married life I was reminiscing about? And to think that he had convinced me to let his mistress stay in our home!
I suddenly laughed interrupting her from saying whatever she wanted to spit out and after she had watched me laugh away my stupidity, she continued.
It was almost as though we were having a laughing competition.
“Laugh all you want but it seems to me like you have forgotten who carried the child of the Alpha” She cut in causing me to wince as reality hit me…
“You calling your bastard and illegitimate child, the heir is surprising, wait till he finds out his mother was a fucking slut” I spat and for some reasons it cracked her up and this was definitely not the kind of expression I was expecting.
She came prepared and I wasn’t…I was an emotionally wreck, whatever she had in mind while coming here was working and her final blow scared me.
“Your husband didn’t tell you something very important though” she said, pulling me out of my thoughts once more.
“Lies, if you think…”
“I, Ellie Abrams is mated to Xander and it’s no wonder why he wanted me to bare his child”
I felt my whole world come crashing down on me, I knew Xander was hiding something when he had finally spilled the beans but never did, I expect something like this…this was a very heavy blow.
“Mate…” I found myself saying with my cracked voice causing her to life once more like a fucking maniac.
“Yes mate”
“Mate but you are without his mark?”
“Why are so difficult huh?” She suddenly barked seeing I wasn’t giving in like she had expected.
Even if I knew Xander and I were done for, I wasn’t just going to let her win.
“What part of we want you out don’t you understand, dummy!” She added, “He spent nights telling me how much he regrets your union.
“What?!” I exclaimed as I felt her words prick me.
“He wanted to stay over a few times but to avoid answering your queries and nags, he reluctantly ends up leaving my bed”
“I don’t believe that” I found myself yelling.
“You can’t believe that he is tired of your dry pussy!”
Unable to stop myself anymore, I walked towards her and slapped her so hard that she let out a gasp.
“The truth dearest Luna is bitter; you are just jealous that I am carrying his heir and you are just barren!”
I moved to give her another slap when she suddenly slipped and let out a loud scream that had me perplexed in confusion.
Her screams had me terrified and fright, I moved to touch her only to feel something liquid, “Blood!”
Ember's POV"Oh my goodness! Oh my god!" Ellie screamed in pain as I walked closer to her. She was bleeding and I tried to help her up. Wow, I didn't know that she was not feeling too well."Don't touch me! Get away from me!" She screamed and I rolled my eyes. She was allowing her sentiment to cloud her sense of reasoning. What was wrong with her? "You should let me help you up. You can barely walk." "And whose fault is that?!" Her eyes narrowed at me accusingly and I rolled my eyes. Of course, she was going to make it look like I was the one behind her predicament. If karma was a bitch.I ignored her and grabbed her hand, but she slapped my hands away and I rolled my eyes again and pulled her even harder. It became a tussle between both of us and I was annoyed at the way she was behaving. "Are you deliberately being stupid right now? You can see that you are in a mess." I snapped. I didn't have the time for the exaggerated pain she was claiming to experience. She let out a piercin
Ember's POVI was overwhelmed with an aching hole in my heart. My heart twisted like shards of glass were wedged in it, twisting and turning inside of me. My heart was a mixture of volatile anger and hurt. Each emotion floods my heart larger than the former. It was as though I had lost something in my life. I picked up myself slowly from the ground and walked back into the house. I didn't wait for a verbal attack. One thing was evident. I was not recognized to be someone important anymore and it hurt. I mean, it hurt to my very core.This meant that I had to fight for myself. I didn't have anyone on my side. Tears streamed down my eyes as I proceeded into my room. I could take a lot of things except being abandoned and neglected. A deep sigh escaped my lips immediately as I finally arrived in my room. I wiped my eyes dry as I sat on my bed. I had to think of a life different from being with Xander all the time. I sent for a maid to get me some pain relief medications. I could have
Ember's POVMy heart raced as I entered the grand conference room where the council assembled. The weight of the trial tugged at my heart, but I put on a bold front and kept my head high with my shoulders squared, just like my mama had taught me. Various pairs of eyes followed my movement and I saw myriads of emotions in them. The common emotion in all of them was anger and hatred and I rolled my eyes inwardly.A pair of eyes stood out–Roland. He couldn't even mask the contempt that radiated in those depths. Well, he couldperish with those thoughts.I could hear a pin drop as I approached the podium where the council sat. It was the normal order of things. My gaze darted to the one who was supposed to be the love of my life. His brows were drawn in concentration, taut-like, about to snap.His lips were curled in distaste, it was obvious that he didn't want to be here. Well, at least we had something in common."Highly esteemed members of the council." Drew, one of the members of th
Ember's POVMy eyes watered immediately when I entered my room. I don't know if it's from my aching ankle or my battered heart. All I knew was that I felt pain. It spread through my heart like ink did in water. Oh my gosh, why is my life like this? I was doing everything possible to be a good mate to Xander yet he betrayed me in front of those loony people. I wonder what he was trying to prove. He had made it clear that he didn't need me in his life and I guess that it's time to make sure that I left him. I couldn't stand this humiliation anymore. But... Where would I go? That was the next question. It was easier if I had friends, I wanted to go somewhere where no one would be able to find me. I I sighed, suddenly this place didn't feel like home to me. It was as though I was a caged animal and I so wanted to break free. I was not thinking about anything else but leaving.My room door opened immediately and Grace walked in. "Oh my darling, I heard what happened. I'm so sorry about
I sank into my chair as I thought of what and what not to pack. I was in a hurry to leave but I didn't want to leave empty. I still needed some things to be sure that I wouldn't be stranded.My eyes closed gently as I stuffed my clothes into my not-so-large bag. It was better to start packing in there before I was driven out. I didn't like the atmosphere anymore. It had become no longer conducive for me. I turned toward my rack of clothes and sighed. I was going to leave all of these beautiful dresses because one person was seemingly weak to defend me. Is this what you really want? I muttered, trying to talk myself out of this brash decision. Most times when things like this happen. I think the best person to consult was myself. At this point, I can be vulnerable, cry as I might but I would certainly be true to myself. In everything that happened, I learned one dangerous lesson which was making Xander the center of my life. He knew his power over me and that was why he chose to exp
Ember's POVThe leaves rustled in the distance, making a display of various dance patterns while I watched on from my window. I wished I was a tree because that would mean that I wouldn't have any worries. "Well, you would be hewn down one of these days and made into a piece of furniture like the one you're sitting on." My wolf, Lacy, replied and I shook my head.Wow, really now? Way to go, darling. I replied and she gave a wolfish snort. I rolled my eyes and watched the leaves as they moved swinging left and right enjoying the breeze as it blew them whither it wist and I was smiling. What a serene life. Slowly, the night stretched into day and I was getting tired. I yawned lightly when I remembered that I had not finished packing my things. I didn't want my parents to know what was happening in my marital home but after pondering deeply, I knew that I had no choice than to go to theirs. That would be the safest place and also be the best place for me to stay.At ten a.m. I finishe
I don't think you should leave." Grace spoke as she held my hair backward while I retched into the toilet bowl. Her words unsettled my stomach and I felt another wave of puke threatening to spill out if I wasn't careful so I shook my head slowly."What do you mean by no? You do know that I mean well right? How would you say that you want to leave in this condition? At least, I can't be free to release you, I don't know what anyone else is saying." She said and I stared at her. Why was she yelling into my eardrums? I was pretty sure that she was thinking of a way to probably bundle me to the doctor's unfortunately, she couldn't do that."See, Ember, I..." " Think that I should be left alone for a minute, please. I can't deal with this right now." I replied and retched again. I sighed as she passed me a paper towel which I dabbed my mouth with, flushed the bile, and finally rose.I was lightheaded and my legs felt like jelly. They couldn't support my weight. I touched the wall for sup
Ember's POVSaying goodbye had a way of messing with one's mental health but there was something that I vowed not to do which was to think of the past.The wind blew against my skin as the driver sped down through the street and I was left with a sense of a mixture of both relief and wonder. Will this really happen? Me leaving my husband's house? Never in my wildest dream did I think it possible but as things were right now. It was done and dusted.The next agenda was to make sure that I kept my life on track. There were a lot of things for me to do and sulking was not part of them.I remembered the way Grace hugged me earlier like her life depended on it. It was amazing, sweet and I almost felt like staying back just to enjoy her company but I remembered that it wasn't enough reason to make me want to live in an unwanted place.Whoa! I sighed when the breeze became a tad bit too much. I wound up the windows as I dreaded my parents' reaction. My father especially. He would be very unh