Novels by Emma's thoughts

EVELINEThe Timber and Tonic bar was a lively pocket of nightlife. It sat on the edge of the forest road, where trees met the city lights. A large neon sign stood atop it, with its name written in cursive, stylized with wolf fangs. And as Eveline killed the engine of the borrowed scooter, she realized the patrons were mostly, if not all, werewolves. Some wore tight jeans and leather, laughing and shoving each other playfully. Others wore little clothing, their eyes glowing in the dark and their fangs flashing when they grinned. Their scents all mingled with the fresh forest, and she almost wished she could shift. It seemed this was the only place to party around here, and the perfect place for her to seek her release.She tugged on her jacket subconsciously , before walking into the bar. She had it all planned out: go in, grab one drink, dance a little. And that was it. At the entrance, there was a little line. A burly bouncer with a scar across his jaw was asking for ID ahead. Sh

EVELINENothing really did start to make any sense.She couldn't find Lucian the next morning. He wasn't downstairs at the living area when she came down, not anywhere else. Not that she knew where to look for him. The villa was a very large affair, and she had no doubt that she could get lost if she wandered around too much.But she did know her way to the hospice wing, and that was where she went. Howard was inside the room, reading a book by the window, and he declared that it was alright for her to check on her father now. Marcus Hart was sleeping peacefully, on the bed, though still attached to a purplish drip. “Has he had anything to eat?” She asked. “Not yet.” Howard poked a finger at the drip. “But he won't lack nutrition.” “When will he…Will he…?” Howard gave her a gentle smile. “You need not to worry, dear. Be assured, Lucian will have your father back up again, in no time.” She nodded, shifting her gaze back to her foster father. “And…where is he? Lucian?” She asked

LUCIANThere was something different about her look all of a sudden, almost as if he had stolen her breath away. The light of the sunset itself poured in through the dining windows behind him, casting a golden glow across her face. Her eyes seemed to sparkle like confetti, and her skin seemed to glow brighter against the warmth of the light. He couldn't tell which one made him transfixed to the spot.And his thoughts revolved around the impossibility of it all; Alpha Lucian Reed, one of the most sought-after neurosurgeons in both human and wolf territories; felt butterflies fluttering in his belly at the sight of her.He hadn't given much thought to what it meant to be one's mate, but it was as cruel as it was enchanting. And it did seem like she had a charm that had reduced him to a man who needed a dose of her just to function. The thought was equal parts amusing and annoying.When he left the hotel that morning, he didn't think he'd look back. But the feeling that gnawed at his

EVELINEThe bathroom door suddenly swung open without warning. Eveline nearly jumped out of her skin, spinning around with a gasp.Lucian stood in the doorway, completely unfazed by the sight of her standing there naked.“What the fuck?!” she roared, snatching a towel off the rack and wrapping it around herself as fast as she could. “Don’t you fucking knock?!” Lucian leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed. “You seem to forget you’re in one of my rooms. I own this house. I don’t need permission to enter any room I want.” “what?! You gave this room to me,” she snapped, glaring at him. He looked amused for a second, but then he held up his hands. “You're right. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have scared you like that.” She didn't reply, still glaring at him from behind the screen, with the one hand gripping the towel tightly.“I didn’t expect to see you here, though,” he said. “Could you get out?” “I’ve seen that beautiful body before,” he said. “There’s no need to hide now.”Eveline

EVELINE She looked up when Howard stepped out of the room, then rushed forward. “How is he?” She asked, fiddling with her thumbs. “He is stable now,” the steward replied. “Just a minor issue and the doctor has handled it.” “I want to see him.” She tried to push past Howard, but he held her back gently with one hand. “I can assure you that your father is in very good hands and will soon be well. The only thing that could be detrimental to him at this time, would be your agitation.” Eveline tried to take calming breaths. She wasn't at her best during stressful situations. And when she had seen her father’s life slipping away on those monitors… It was too scary to forget. But she took another look at Howard , and nodded in resignation. “Alright, fine. Fine.” “You must be exhausted. Allow me to show you to your room.” Eveline didn't have the strength to argue. She took one last look at the door, then followed Howard down the corridor. She still thought o

LUCIAN He could see the defiance blazing in her eyes as she fled the room, and he found it amusing to watch. Lucian turned toward the tall window, staring out into the deepening shadows of the pine forest. His wolf would usually yearn to go out, to shift and run free amongst the trees. Right now, he only wanted the woman who walked out of the room. Whether Eveline liked it or not, she was his fated mate. Her wolf knew it, just like his. He saw it in her eyes, and he could smell it on her. And that was why he found her defiance amusing. There was no need trying to hide it. Because he was not letting her go. He didn't think after all these years, he would have a mate. He never even considered what it would be like. But the feeling was intoxicating. His wolf surged against his ribs, irritated by the distance that separated them. It had taken every ounce of his self control to hold back from the soft weight of her bosom as she surrendered to his touch, to feel that

Denderick's POVI had just finished the council meeting, but my mind was already at home. The moment I stepped out of the room, I felt the familiar pull toward Aria. It was always there, but today, it seemed stronger-almost like a force urging me to get back to her."Off in such a hurry, Denderick?" Alpha Kieran voice called from behind.I turned to see him standing with Alpha Callum and Alpha Harris. They were grinning, clearly amused by my haste. I chuckled, shaking my head."Yes, yes, I am," I said, grinning back. "I've got a beautiful wife waiting for me."Alpha Harris laughed and clapped me on the shoulder. "Lucky man. Go on, then. Don't keep her waiting.""Tell Aria we said hello," Alpha Callum added with a smirk.I waved them off and headed for the carriage waiting outside. The ride back to the pack house was peaceful, but I could feel the excitement building in my chest. The past one year had been everything I could have hoped for. I was ruling the largest territory in the ar

Aria's POV"You fetched a good price," he continued, then pointed at Denderick. "I remember selling you to him. And now look at you, all dressed up and proper. Must be nice to live in luxury after being sold like cattle, huh?"I stood up, my chair scraping against the wooden floor as I pushed it back. My pulse raced as I took a step closer to him. I could feel Denderick's presence at my back, but this moment wasn't about him. It was about me, and the man who had once stolen my freedom."Do you have any idea what I went through after what you did?"The slave master laughed. "Oh, don't play the victim card with me, girl. I've heard it all before. You're free now, aren't you? You got lucky. Some of the others... well, you know better than anyone how they end up.""Lucky?" I hissed. "You call what happened to me lucky? Do you think any of these people-" I gestured toward the chained slaves outside the room, "-are lucky? You don't care about any of them, do you?"The man merely leaned back

Aria's POVI wanted to charge forward, to confront the man who had sold me into slavery all those years ago. My feet itched to move. I wanted to storm the platform and make him look me in the eye. But just as I was about to step forward, Denderick caught my arm."Not yet, my love." he growled in my ear. "Patience."I swallowed my frustration, though every instinct screamed at me to move, to act. The longer we waited, the more I felt like the opportunity would slip through my fingers, like I would lose my chance to confront the man who had torn my life apart. But Denderick was right-this wasn't the time to rush. Not with so many eyes on us.So, we waited.The crowd slowly began to thin out, buyers leading their new slaves away like they were leading cattle to slaughter. One by one, the slaves were purchased and taken off the platform, until only the slave master remained, standing triumphantly on the raised wooden structure and counting his gold coins. His greedy eyes scanned the la

CHAPTER 109Aria's POVThe next morning found me standing in front of the pack house, waiting. The crisp air of dawn hung around me, and I shivered, though it wasn't from the cold. Today would be the beginning of something-something I had to face, no matter how much dread sat heavy in my chest. I had left Edward with one of the maids I trusted in the pack house. I couldn't take him along, not to where we were going. There were too many questions, too many ghosts that needed to be confronted without distraction.A gentle hand brushed my shoulder, and I turned to find Denderick standing beside me, his eyes warm and reassuring. The sunlight caught his blonde hair in such a way that it shimmered like gold, and for a fleeting moment, I thought about how lucky I was to be mated to someone so strikingly handsome. But it wasn't just his looks. It was the strength behind his kindness that always steadied me, especially when I felt on the verge of unraveling."Are you ready?" he asked.I nodde

Aria's POVThe room had emptied.However, I remained seated, my eyes fixed on the wooden table in front of me. The sound of footsteps and voices faded into the distance, and soon, it was just me and my thoughts. The Council meeting had ended, and with it, the reign of terror that had haunted my life. Logan was gone-forever. I had never thought I would feel this kind of... peace.Deep inside, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief. It was finally over. The nightmare that had tormented me for so long was now behind me, and for the first time in years, I could breathe freely. I could look at my son without the constant fear of Logan's shadow looming over us. I could love Denderick fully, without any hindrance.But as much as I felt relieved, there was still a part of me that couldn't relax completely. There were too many unanswered questions, too many loose threads that had to be tied up.I had to have answers.I was lost in these thoughts when I felt a pair of hands gently rest on my s

Aria's POVI sat among them in silence. The Alphas gathered around me in the meeting hall. Their murmurs were low, but I knew they were talking about me. Their eyes flickered toward me every other second, and when they thought I wasn't looking, they whispered behind their hands.I could feel their eyes on me-sizing me up, judging me, and silently wondering how I survived what I did. I didn't need to hear their words to know what they were thinking. After all, what happened at the treehouse wasn't something easily forgotten. Word had spread, carried on swift winds, and everyone in the room knew exactly what had transpired.Still, I sat up straight, clutching Edward tightly to my chest, my back rigid with confidence. I would not show them any weakness. Not today, not ever. They could stare all they wanted, but I didn't care for their gossip. I had endured far worse than their judgmental glances, and today, all I cared about was one thing: Denderick.He had left home that morning without