Emma was still contemplating what they meant by she was a cinder when they lounged at her. She screamed.โPlease stop! Donโt hurt me!โ she shouted again and again.But the figures didnโt stop. They laughed louder. One grabbed her arm and another pushed her to the ground.โLet go of me!โ she cried. โPlease, I didnโt do anything to you guys! Just let me go my way in peace!โOne of them raised his hand and another pulled her hair.โSheโs just a weak girl,โ one said. "See, she can't even fight us,"โShe smells strange. Maybe her blood tastes better,โ another laughed.Emma shook her head. โNo! Please! Please stop! Donโt hurt me! Please don't hurt me!โ she tried bailing herself from whatever it is they think she was but it was all to no availThey didnโt care or listen to her pleas.They moved closer and they showed their teeth. Their eyes glowed.She closed her eyes, finally accepting fate. She covered her face with her hands and murmured her last prayerThen they came footsteps. It was v
Emma woke up with a start as she glanced around quickly, scanning the environment for any threats. Seeing there was none, she inched closer to Tyler, her eyes filled with concentration as she checked on his wound.Blood had stopped rushing out and she heaved a sigh of relief. He had given her quite a fright last night after getting stabbed by one of their attackers.In her panic, she had smashed a stone over one of them but Tyler had already fallen unconscious. She glanced at the wound again. She had torn a piece of her cloth and used Tyler's shirt to cover the wound while she used her cloth to secure the cloth firmly to the wound.It wasn't the best first aid method but it'll have to do for now. She could only pray to the moon goddess to make Tyler regain consciousness soon so they could leave the forest.Though it was bright as day already and the morning sun seeping through the trees made it look less intimidating but the event of last night was still fresh in her mind and she sh
Cinder? Tyler stood rigid as his muscles tensed visibly. โWhy would Emma suddenly want to know about that now?โ He watched her curiously from beneath his lashes as different thoughts went through his head.โDid you hear what I just said?โ Emma huffed impatiently. โWhy are you so silent all of a sudden? Do you know what Cinder is? Why did those Faes call me Cinder?โ she mumbled to herself.โIt's nothing you should be concerned about. Let's goโ Tyler said gruffly but Emma was as curious as ever and wouldn't take no for an answer.Her eyes flared with determination as she made her way in front of Tyler, blocking his path.โThat means you do know something about this Cinder that you're not telling me. Just tell me alreadyโ she said as she let out a breath of exasperation.Tyler, sensing that Emma wasn't going to let the matter slide, released a heavy sigh and crossed his arms over his chest.He stared at her seriously. โTrust me, you don't want to know what Cinder is,โ he assured. โBut w
Emma looked at Tyler. This was the second time he would be saying this to her but now he had mentioned, she didn't want to let go of it. Her eyes were serious now as she stepped closer to him."You said it again," she said."Said what?" Tyler answered. His voice was low and he made it obvious he knew what she was saying by not glancing at her.."Don't pretend as if you did not hear me," Emma said, giving him this look on her face. โYou said it's your job to protect me. Do you know it is the second time you are saying this to me? Why do you keep saying that? Is there something I don't know?"Tyler rubbed the back of his neck nervously and turned away from her."It's nothing," he said. "Don't mind the words. It is just a normal word I think you understand."Emma shook her head. "I can't drop it. I want to know what you mean. It is not normal and I don't understand what it means. That is why I am asking you." She practically drawled the last words whilst glaring at him "It's not importa
Emma sat on the hard, frozen ground. Her arms wrapped around her knees, and her trembling fingers held them with a desperate fervor. Her eyes were red and puffed from all the hours of weeping watered in the darkness. The dungeon's oppressive silence was choking her like an unwanted blanket."Why are you crying again?" Tyler asked from across the room.His voice was casual, as if they werenโt locked in a dark cell beneath the earth. He was leaning against the wall, his legs stretched out in front of him.Emma exhaled slowly, using the back of her hand to wipe her nose. "Because we're in a dungeon, Tyler. We're trapped and this isn't funny. โRemind me again what it is?" Tyler asked, arching an eyebrow at her.Emma became red instantly and she glared at him so hard that Tyler burst out laughing. โThis is awful, Tyler. This is very awful."Tyler let out a soft laugh this time around. "I know it is awful but It's not that bad. I've seen worse and this is still manageable."Emma glared at
โDamien?โ Emma gasped in shock. โHow did you get here?โ she whisper-yelled. Her eyes turned wide with excitement and fear as she tried to move closer to Damien but one look from Tyler had her halting in her tracks.Damien didnโt share the same feeling of shock with Emma as his features remained stoic. Tyler watched him warily unable to determine if this werewolf was a threat to them or not.โIโll explain everything, I promiseโ Damien revealed. โBut first we have to get you out of here. Guardsโ Tyler called out. โRelease themโ he ordered just as two guards rushed in and did as instructed.Emma felt a rush of relief at being freed but Tyler still looked guarded. Damien must have ignored his expression because he was smiling the next second as he waved his hand in the air.โCome, you must follow me for we have a lot to discussโ Emma and Tyler exchanged looks before slowly trailing after Damien. The moment they stepped into the bright light Emma closed her eyes briefly.When she was fit t
โOf course, I didโ Damien confirmed. Emma exchanged shocked looks with Tyler before a broad smile crept up her face and she pulled him into a big hug. โThanks a lot, Damienโ she said sincerely.Damien chuckled and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. โItโs the least I could doโ Emma glanced at Tyler and nudged him in the ribs when he stayed silent. Tyler gave her a pointed look before turning to Damien. โThanksโ he said begrudgingly. Tyler was grateful that Damien had come to their rescue but he still wasnโt entirely happy that he was at the mercy of their pack.But Emma on the other hand seemed pleased about the whole situation which only increased his irritation. โIt seems only I have to work on the escape planโ Tyler thought inwardly.โSo, what happens now?โ Tyler bit out seriously unable to handle the fast- growing friendship between Damien and Emma. Damien cleared his throat and peeled his eyes from Emma, the playful glint in his eyes immediately replaced by seriousness.Now
Emma's eyebrows were pinched tightly together in deep thought. She chewed absentmindedly on her finger as she paced up and down the room.After they had left the Alpha's office and were escorted back to their rooms, Emma couldn't stop thinking about what the Alpha had said.What exactly did he mean when he said she'd be of great use in the future? He had a calculating look in his eyes that was hard to miss.What use could she possibly be to them that they were willing to keep her protected within the pack? At least for now they weren't holding her against her will.โYet, why did she feel leaving wasn't going to be easy either?โ Something was definitely amiss. She thought. She could feel it.Emma wrapped a protective hand around her belly. In a few months, her baby bump would begin to show. โCould she stay here till that time?โThe Alpha hadn't mentioned anything about her pregnancy but she would be foolish to think he wasn't aware given that was the reason for her banishment in the fi
Tyler and Jack surrounded Emma curiously as they waited patiently for their Queen to elaborate more about her plan.โTylerโ she called out in a serious tone. โArrange a meeting with the Faes. Tell them we are ready to surrenderโโWhat? Are you out of your mind?โ Tyler asked in disbelief. โMy Queen, are you really sure about what you're saying?โ Jack asked with concern etched all over his face.โYes, I am sure about this. I wouldn't be saying so if I wasn't. Now, ask no more and do as I've instructedโ Emma said, her tone taking an irritated edge.โBut at least fill us in on what you plan to do if we arrange the meeting with the Faes. You can't just leave us out of thisโ Tyler said in a frustrated sigh.โMy plan is to arrange a meeting with them and hold them hostage till they release my sonโโMeanwhile, we can't let them know what we're planning to do to them. To them, it will be just a meetingโTyler's lips parted in shock. He was about to say more when a maid suddenly burst into the
โShawnโ Emma wailed in agony as she fell helplessly to the floor. She was too late. If only she had come a few minutes earlier she could have saved her son.Tears rolled down her cheeks as Emma looked at the empty room for any traces of her Shawn but it was empty aside from the lifeless body of the maid she had assigned to protect him.The maid was on her back with eyes wide open. A long slit had been made on her neck where blood flowed out of, making a small poodle on the floor.Emma bit her lips and crawled to the maid's side. With one deep breath, she placed a hand over her eyes and closed them.As soon as she was done, she broke down, sobbing once again. If this was the fate of her maid, then what was going to happen to her son? She couldn't dare to think about it.โMy Queen, please calm down one of her waiting maids," pleaded. โI believe the young master would be alright. You have to be strong if you want to see him againโ She reasoned.Emma knew her maid's words made sense and a
Jack stood there, breathing hard. His eyes were wild.Emma stared at him. "What do you mean? What do you mean thereโs an attack?" She rushed out hoping it was her ear having issues but little did she know it was real and she was in for a shocker.Jack wiped his forehead. "Itโs real, Alpha. They came from nowhere. It was a sudden attack and we donโt know how. Itโs sudden."Emmaโs mouth dropped open. "How is that possible? How can they just attack like that without us knowing? Don't you think something is wrong in your information? Something we don't know?"Jack shook his head fast. "I donโt know, Alpha. We didn't miss anything. Itโs like they just appeared out of nowhere and then they are there, staging the attack.โEmma looked at Tyler. Her heart raced fast, like it would jump out of her chest. She could not believe this but Jack could not be telling a lie. If he said they attacked suddenly, then they did so and needed to act fast before the attack got rough.Tyler moved closer upon n
On the second day, Emma sat on her bed, staring at the window. Her head hurt terribly as she didn't sleep much last night. She rubbed her eyes and continued looking out of the window. She had been quiet all morning. She didnโt feel like talking to anyone. She didnโt even eat her breakfast. Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door. Before she could say anything, the door opened and a maid walked in, carrying Shawn in her arms. The little boy was crying loudly that even the windows seemed to shake. His face was wet and red and his small hands kept hitting the maidโs shoulders as he wailed, his feet's kicking the air and occasionally her thighs.โMiss Emma,โ the maid said in a hurry, โI tried to calm him. He keeps crying and won't stop doing it. I don't know what to do. I have tried everything possible to pet him but it seems he wants only you.โEmma stared at the both of them for a while contemplating whether to just chase both the maid and her son away or collect him from her. Sh
Five years later,Emma Sinclair had given birth to a bouncing baby boy who had a striking resemblance to her.It was her son's fourth birthday party and they were currently in a mansion throwing a grand party for him. The hall was filled with werewolves and cinder wolves who were here to grace the occasion.Emma was seated high in her throne, her face elegant and perfect. She had matured over the years and she had the glow of a mother and queen. She was a beauty to behold as several wolves cast admiring glances in her direction.But of course, her attention wasn't on them as she gazed at a little figure dancing at the center of the room. Her eyes shone with pride as she watched son dancing with his friends.โHer son,โ she thought. She had done all in her power to protect him and she would continue to do so until her last breath. This throne, this legacy would be passed on to him when she was gone.Emma was no longer the weak wolf people knew her to be, instead that entity had been rep
After the twins had gone, Ava turned angrily to her mother. โMom, what were you thinking? You could have gotten yourself killed. How good will you be to Emma if you're deadโโShut upโ her mother growled. โDon't act like you care about your sister. We all know you are happy that she's no longer here,โ she revealed. โThe twins are gone so quit the actโโMom,โ Ava said in disbelief. โIs that what you think of me? Don't you think that my alliance with the twins could be the only way we might get Emma back? I could persuade the twins to bring Emma back,โ she added.โI would be a fool if I believed you, Ava,โ Mrs Sinclair said. โI know you have no good intentions towards Emma. You're just saying all these because you don't want me to cause a scene or disrupt your love affairโ she scoffed.โDamnโ Ava thought. โHow could her mom see through all her plans? She had to use a different tactic or her mom was going to ruin everythingโShe rubbed her cheek that still stung slightly and forced tears
Suddenly, the room was filled with an ear piercing laughter. It was Mrs Sinclair! She laughed like a mad woman and her sudden outburst caused everyone to turn in her direction.When she finally calmed down, she wiped the corner of her eyes and turned to the twins, her expression turning concerned.โAre you both okay? Are you in your right senses?โ she asked worriedly.The twins felt insulted by her comment and they flared up immediately. โWhat do you mean by that?" Jayden growled. โAre you insulting us?โMrs Sinclair shook her head quickly. โOf course not. I'm just stating the obvious. Because if truly you're in your right senses you wouldn't come here telling me Ava is your mate after impregnating EmmaโโMomโ Ava yelled. โPlease calm downโ โDon't tell me to calm down, you slut!โ she warned. โHow could you be so cruel, so shamelessโโMrs Sinclairโ Jayden growled. โYou have no idea what you're saying,โ he added. โOhhโ she scoffed. โThen please enlighten me, sirโJaydenโs eyes hardened
โHiiโ Ava said breathlessly as she stared at the twins, not believing her eyes. They were actually really here to see her. Her lips widened on their own accord. She couldn't have been happier.She gripped the door handle tightly, struggling to breathe properly as the twins watched with interest, knowing their presence was having an effect on her.โYou're really in my house" she blurted out and the twins smirked. โYes we are. We're here to see youโ Jayden spoke clearly.โHere to see meโ Ava repeated, her cheeks heating as she gazed deeply at the twins.โHow are you?โ Kale couldn't help but ask as he watched a flushed Ava. In his eyes, she was the most lovely creature he'd ever seen.Jayden on the other hand couldn't explain how he was feeling. How could Ava be so different from that vile Emma? One sister was sweet and lovely while the other was wicked and cunning. โWhat a contrastโ he thought.โThe antidote must be workingโ Ava thought with a smile. The days of her becoming Luna had b
Jayden and Kale ignored her and pretended they didn't hear say something. Lily looked at her brother and turned their faces to ours , they looked surprised she would do that but didn't reprimand her. โI asked a question, So? You didnโt answer me.โJayden replied fast. โNo. We are not fascinated by her of course. Do we need to reply to that question where as you know the answer to it. Sheโs not our mate.โKale said at the same time, โNot even close to it.โLily raised her eyebrows. โYou sure? Are you sure you are not fascinated by my friend?โJayden nodded. โVery sure. There's no second thought about it, we don't like her. You don't expect us to, she's not our marer, lilly.โKale added, โWe donโt feel anything for her, as simple as that.โLily smirked. โNot even a little? Not even a tiny heart beat at the sight of her?โJayden frowned. โLily, donโt push it.โKale said, โWeโre not cheaters, we can and won't chest on our rightful mate with someone else.โLily crossed her arms. โBut your