EmmaThree days had passed since that fateful night… I could walk properly now. Thanks to my natural wolf healing ability, my burned feet no longer hurt like they did before. I was also glad I listened to Ken’s advice about trusting the doctors on Cavanaugh Hospital. The medicine and ointments they gave me really helped speed my recovery. From downstairs, I heard the faint sound of dishes clinking. Andrew must’ve been having dinner alone again. I haven’t seen Jessica’s shadow roaming around lately. I overheard the omegas saying Andrew was still trying to bring Jessica back to the mansion. I didn’t know if it was true, though.Honestly, I no longer cared. In fact, I didn’t want to see him either. I spent the past few days inside my room, and my burned feet gave me a good excuse to do so. It made avoiding him easier. Suddenly, there was a knock at my door.“Luna Emma?” an omega called from the other side.“Come in,” I responded.“Alpha Andrew wishes to have dinner with you.”I heaved
Emma"Congratulations, Luna. You are two months pregnant," the doctor announced.The words didn’t sink in at first.Pregnant?Did she just say I was pregnant? I felt my world suddenly stopped spinning. My heart continued to pound inside my chest as I stared at the doctor. I tried saying something but nothing came out of my mouth. I just couldn’t believe I was hearing these words from her.The doctor continued speaking. She said, the baby inside my belly was six weeks long then handed me the sonogram of my baby. That was the only time I realized everything was real. I had been waiting for three long years for this to happen. Three long, agonizing married years with Andrew Campbell, the Alpha of the Dark Desert Pack. My eyes blurred with tears. My trembling hands moved to my stomach and closed my eyes. Everything felt surreal. Underneath the skin of my belly, a new life was growing that was a part of me. And a part of him.I took out my phone with my trembling hands. I couldn't st
EmmaI woke up to a strong smell invading my nostrils. I immediately recognized those were herbal medicines. I blinked a couple of times as my eyes adjusted to the white light that welcomed me. “Where am I?” I asked myself. That’s when I felt the pain in my leg. I got up of bed slowly and felt a gentle hand pushed me back down.“Take it easy,” the voice said. I turned to the direction of the sound and saw a woman in white. I looked around and realized I was in the hospital.But why am I here?Slowly, my memories started to flood in. The message…The picture…The crash…Andrew…“My baby!” I exclaimed. I grabbed the doctor’s shoulders and cried out. “Please, tell me my baby is okay.”“Calm down, the baby is safe,” she whispered and that was the only time my heartbeat slowed down. She helped me lie down while explaining. “The baby survived despite the seriousness of the crash. All the doctors who treated you were puzzled as well. You really had a strong baby inside you.”I let out a si
EmmaIt had been months since I talked to my mother. The last time I had a conversation with her was when she asked me to deliver an important package to Andrew. After that, she continued treating me like I didn’t matter to her. “Okay, I’ll let him know, but he’s been really busy lately. Not sure if he’ll have time to—”“Who the fuck do you think you are to decide for him?” my mother yelled. Even if I couldn’t see her, I could already imagine the smoke coming from her nose. “You can’t even do a simple thing like delivering a message properly! You’re fucking useless. We should’ve let your sister marry him instead. At least she wouldn’t be such a pathetic excuse for a Luna like you. You’re a disgrace to our family! What did I do to deserve a lowly fucking daughter like you?”Useless.Pathetic. Disgrace.Lowly.I heard those words multiple times from my mom. But no matter how much I got myself used to it, it still hurt every time she hurled those words at me. No matter what I did, it w
EmmaMy stomach clenched at his tone.My husband.The man I had loved with all my heart.My alpha. The father of my unborn child.And yet, after everything that had happened to me, all he cared about was dinner.My heart ached at the indifference in his tone. It was always like this. I had spent years making sure his meals were perfect. I secretly enrolled in cooking classes to learn different cuisines because I wanted to ensure that I always served him a variety of dishes. I cooked each meal to his exact preference. I made sure it was hot the moment he stepped inside the mansion. But today, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. The effort felt wasted on a man who barely acknowledged my existence beyond the roles I played for him.Not after everything that had happened.Not after he cheated on me. "Emma! Where the heck are you?" Once again, Andrew’s sharp voice rang in my ears. I took a deep breath and forced myself to stand up, despite the pain shooting through my injured leg. Sl
EmmaThe next day, I was awakened by a delicious scent. The door of the study was slightly open so the smell of food entered the study. I was so sure that I clicked the door shut before I slept for the night. Now, I wondered who could have possibly checked on me while I was sleeping here. The Omegas? Impossible. They knew too well not to enter the study unless it was open. The standard rule in this house was that no one was allowed to disturb whoever was inside this place. Especially Andrew. That’s why this has been my favorite place to hang out whenever I was looking for solace because of the privacy it provides.The aroma became stronger as I walked out of the study. It pulled my nose closer to the kitchen. The scene my eyes landed on was something I never thought I would see one day. Andrew was wearing an apron…cooking something for breakfast.I didn’t know what to say. I just observed him in silence. And my husband seemed like he didn’t notice me because of how busy he was prepa
EmmaI hurried to get dressed When I was done, Andrew was almost ready. We went to his car without uttering a single word.As expected, the entire trip was silent. I remembered a few instances when I had tried to make conversation during the rare times Andrew was with me inside his car. But every time I did, he would always tell me to keep quiet so he could concentrate on the road.So now, I won’t even try. After all, I don’t want to be accused of causing an accident, just in case we have one. But the deafening silence was disrupted by the ring on Andrew’s phone. Andrew’s eyes widened. "What?!” he exclaimed. “You fell and got hurt on your way out? I’ll be right there."He hung up and turned to me. "Hmm, something came up at work. I’ll go ahead. I’ll catch up with you later."Andrew pulled over, and I was forced to get out of the car. Then he turned the car around, driving away from where I stood. I rolled my eyes as I stared at his disappearing vehicle. I already knew who it might be.
EmmaLuke and the others stared at the cell phone resting on the table. Then Luke looked at me. A smug smile was present on his lips.“How dare you,” he said. “You’re the one keeping the Alpha from seeing Jessica, and yet—”“Am I?” I challenged. “I’m literally giving you the chance to call him right now and ask him yourself. But instead, you keep insisting I’m the villain here. So tell me, are you really defending Jessica, or just looking for another excuse to throw blame at me?”The room went still. Luke's smirk disappeared, and he glanced away. Jessica said nothing. She didn’t even glance in my direction. The truth was, Jessica never needed to defend herself. It was always the rest of my family who did it for herEven at times, they didn’t have to. Just like now.“Alright, that’s enough,” Mom finally declared. She stepped in between Luke and me and fixed her eyes on me, as if I were the one who needed to be pacified. “Luke was just joking. Don’t take everything so seriously. Maybe a
EmmaThree days had passed since that fateful night… I could walk properly now. Thanks to my natural wolf healing ability, my burned feet no longer hurt like they did before. I was also glad I listened to Ken’s advice about trusting the doctors on Cavanaugh Hospital. The medicine and ointments they gave me really helped speed my recovery. From downstairs, I heard the faint sound of dishes clinking. Andrew must’ve been having dinner alone again. I haven’t seen Jessica’s shadow roaming around lately. I overheard the omegas saying Andrew was still trying to bring Jessica back to the mansion. I didn’t know if it was true, though.Honestly, I no longer cared. In fact, I didn’t want to see him either. I spent the past few days inside my room, and my burned feet gave me a good excuse to do so. It made avoiding him easier. Suddenly, there was a knock at my door.“Luna Emma?” an omega called from the other side.“Come in,” I responded.“Alpha Andrew wishes to have dinner with you.”I heaved
AndrewThe moment Jessica told me about Andrew and Emma’s secret meeting, I knew I had to confront Emma about it.My feet stomped all the way upstairs once we reached Dark Desert Pack. I slammed the door to Emma’s room, where I found her preparing for bed.Emma’s movements were still affected by her injuries. She slowly tilted her body toward me. I cleared my throat and bluntly said,“I don’t want to see Ken’s shadow in my pack.” I was expecting Emma to object, but she didn’t say anything. I waited for a moment, but still, nothing. “Did you hear what I said?” I raised my voice, hoping this time Emma would answer. She took a deep breath and asked softly. “May I know why?”“Are you seriously asking that?” I said irritably. How could she be so clueless?“It’s not right for a married Luna to be seen with an unmated Alpha like Ken. What if someone sees you? What if rumors start spreading?” I raised my finger, making sure she understood exactly what I meant. “It’s wrong, and it won’t be
I ran my hands through my hair before letting out a deep breath. My head was filled with so many thoughts. I made a choice. And I wasn’t going to back down now.I sat quietly, trying not to think, when the door opened.“Alpha Andrew,” Mathilde said as she walked in with a doctor.“Good evening, Alpha,” the doctor said. “The patient is stable. She can go home tonight. It was just stress. Nothing serious. Just make sure she gets rest.”I gave a small nod and looked at Jessica. “That’s good.”Just then, another nurse stepped in. “Miss Mathilde, someone’s asking for you outside.”Mathilde turned to me. “Please watch over Jessica for now. I’ll be back soon.”“Of course.”Then, she left with the doctor eaving me alone with Jessica.After a while, neither of us said anything. The room felt still until Jessica broke the silence above us.“Are you okay?” she asked. When I turned to her, she was smiling. Her voice pulled me out from my thoughts. I gave a short nod. “Yeah. I’m fine.”I nodded.
AndrewInside the hospital, I remained motionless. My thoughts went back to the scene earlier. Emma sat in that wheelchair, her feet wrapped in bandages. I thought I should feel something. But surprisingly, I didn’t. Nothing. No guilt. No pity. No regret.“You really didn’t feel anything after what happened? Emma was hurt, and you allowed that to happen,” Stan said in my head. “How could you be so heartless?”I didn’t answer right away. He wouldn’t understand, anyway. He still thought like someone who had the luxury of feelings.“She deserved it,” I said finally. “And it had to be done.”I wiped my hands on my pants, like a gesture to remove the cup of guilt from my side. Alpha Roger made his conditions clear. He wanted loyalty. Proof that I could make the hard calls. That I could lead without hesitation and I could put duty above emotion.The business deal he offered would open doors, alliances, resources, and influence. It would secure our future.So when he asked for entertain
EmmaAndrew glanced at me while driving. “I thought you were going to wait for things to settle down in New York?”I gave a bitter smile. “Plans have changed, Ken.”After everything that happened tonight, I think my soul finally screamed loud enough. I’d had enough. I lost count of how many times I disrespected myself just to win Andrew’s heart. I forgot my own worth trying to prove my love. I gave up the purpose I once had, all for a wolf who did nothing but hurt and humiliate me.There was no reason to delay anymore. It was time to move on.Admitting it out loud was hard. I had been holding onto the same fragile hope every day, blindly believing that fate would one day choose me. But I was wrong.Now, I had no choice but to leave.A part of me still wondered, though. Was Andrew doing this on purpose? Did he really want to get rid of me? Did he hate me that much?Ken let out a sigh and spoke in a calm but serious tone. “I understand. I’ll take care of everything you need.”I was take
EmmaInside the Cavanaugh Hospital….The hospital room was large and clean. My bed was comfortable enough to be mistaken for a hotel bed rather than something used in the hospital. A vase of fresh flowers sat on the side table, and the air smelled faintly of lavender instead of antiseptics. I turned to my side a saw a doctor reading my chart, while a few nurses moved around quietly, checking on me. Andrew was nearby, observing. He leaned in and spoke to the doctor in a low voice.“I treated her wound quickly back in Dark Desert. Please check it again and give her something strong for the pain,” he said.The doctor nodded and thanked him.Even though Andrew wasn’t the one holding the tools, it was clear he had some kind of power here. The nurses moved quickly, and the doctor followed his requests without question. They treated me with care, like I was someone important.And I wasn’t used to that.For a moment, something warm settled in my chest. I turned my gaze to Ken. He was doing r
Andrew“I told you…I’m a man of my word,” Alpha Roger boasted as he waved the papers that sealed our deal.Beta James stood by while Alpha Roger looked at me with a smug grin. Around me, the room buzzed with some discussions but none of it reached me. My mind was elsewhere. No, with someone.Emma.Stan hadn’t shut up since the ceremony. His restless pacing in the back of my mind was growing louder, more irritating by the second.“You could at least make sure she’s breathing.”“Enough,” I muttered inside my head.Emma’s face popped into my head after that and I knew at that point that I needed to check on her. Not because I missed her, but because it would look bad if I didn’t at least check on her. I didn’t want whispers about how I left her alone. I didn’t need people doubting my leadership, or Stan howling in my head.Stan didn’t understand the weight of this decision. Sometimes, sacrifices have to be made for the greater good. I have a job to do and I hoped that the reminder would
EmmaThe room fell silent. That one question hit the deepest part of me. It touched a pain I had tried so hard to hide. My chest tightened. Was I really that pitiful in other people’s eyes? I swallowed as the truth hurt more than I expected it to be.I took a deep breath. And then, I placed a hand on my stomach. I had been pretending to be strong for so long. Yet deep inside, I was falling apart. The smile I forced looked more like a sad mask than anything real.“Soon,” I said quietly. “I want to end this marriage soon… and start over with my baby.”I breathed in again. This time, deeper, like I was trying to make a release. I had been thinking about it more and more lately. And sadly, all of the thoughts and scenarios inside my mind only led to one destination. Letting go. This wasn’t just about me anymore. If I couldn’t save myself, then I had to at least try for the innocent soul inside me. For my baby, and the promise of a happy and better life for him.Ken moved closer and sat
EmmaI shed a tear not because of the pain beyond my wildest imagination, but because of who was holding the paper that led me into this permanent wound. My heart broke into a million pieces, reminded that Andrew was the one who held my hand closer to the mouth of these monsters.“How foolish…” I whispered, blaming myself for holding onto the same small hope I had kept for Andrew.The luna title I held was nothing but a name. There was no worth in carrying this title. I had no idea why the moon goddess chose me. But if we ever faced each other one day, I would ask her with this same heavy heart.“Was I cursed?”This stupidity might be a curse. Or a disease without a cure. Why couldn’t my heart understand that Andrew would never care? I had seen it multiple times. I had confirmed it through countless actions. And yet my heart clung to that small beacon of desperate hope that one day, everything would change like a tide switching its current unpredictably deep in the waters.I never lea