Laura scoffed at Lucian on their way to his car. "Isn’t it weird for them to request a family lunch? We haven’t done that in ages. It’s giving me creeps to think that we’re going to eat as a family right now."All of them, including Tyler and Laura, hopped into the Alpha’s car. Emily was quiet as she settled into the back seat. After what happened in the academy’s courtyard, she had no strength to question anyone in the car about the family lunch.Laura sat with her at the back and leaned sideward to whisper in her ear, "Did something happen?"She shook her head and offered her a small smile. Her gaze went to the rearview mirror, and she met Lucian’s cold stare at her. Emily rolled her eyes and turned her gaze to the window.Thankfully, Scarlett was not with them. Tyler informed Lucian a while ago that she left the academy earlier than them. Her stomach twisted, recalling how the Alpha denied that Scarlett was her mistress. So, what were they, then? Friends? Do friends devour each oth

"We’ll meet here at nine o’clock tomorrow morning, Luna Emily," Scarlett said as she handed over five thick books. "Take a look at those, and I'll assess how much you've learned tomorrow.""All of these?" she asked, frowning.Scarlett raised a brow, grinning. "All of those, Luna Emily."After crossing her arms on her chest and rolling her eyes at her, Scarlett gracefully walked out of the study room.Emily huffed in frustration as she looked down at the books in her hands. She gritted her teeth, totally convinced that Scarlett was intentionally trying to make her suffer. Perhaps she wanted her to quit being a Luna and stay away from Lucian, but Emily refused to give her that satisfaction.Not now, at the very least."Have you seen Scarlett’s reaction when I told her to address you as Luna?" Laura giggled as they walked to the hallway. "She looked like she was about to explode with anger. It feels great to irritate that nosy pest, especially since she's always sticking her nose into ou

Emily wrapped Alpha Cain's leather jacket around herself and breathed in his scent, feeling a sense of comfort. Her lips curled into a smile from the memories of his kindness.As evening fell, she decided to head home. Laura had managed to catch the eye of an attractive, unmated male Lycan they had seen in the pub and had already left with him.Emily detected the scent of alcohol on her breath as she yawned and ran her fingers through her hair. She knew she needed to become sober and study the books that Scarlett had given her, so she would be prepared for any scrutinizing questions the woman might ask her the following day. Emily was determined not to appear foolish or inexperienced in front of that female beast.Emily took a night shower to rid her body of the scent of alcohol and placed Alpha Cain's leather jacket in the laundry basket. As she finished, she heard a car pull into the parking area, signaling Lucian's arrival.Lucian had told her that their conversation was not yet ov

The following day, Emily's wolf was still filled with happiness, a feeling she had never experienced before. It was so infectious that it brought joy to her as well. Even if Laura did not show up during her class with Scarlett, she never felt any negativity at all.Her mind flew back to what had occurred last night. Argus had helped her study the book of Lycans and had even explained the contexts she was having trouble understanding. Then they fell asleep on her bed. She remembered him caressing her hair, their bodies facing each other, and the feeling of him kissing her forehead that made her smile.The loud sound of a book landing on her desk ripped her from her thoughts. She looked up and saw Scarlett leaning forward with a grin."Looks like you're still daydreaming, Luna Emily," she said, her lips popping as she uttered the word "Luna".Emily cleared her throat, trying not to let Scarlett's presence irritate her. What had happened last night had seemingly changed the way she viewe

Emily anticipated experiencing a jarring and agonizing blow when she and the little girl fell from the tree, prompting her to shut her eyes and hold the child tightly. However, to her surprise, a set of arms caught them both, making a gasp escaped her. When she finally opened her eyes, her heart was still thumping hard in her chest. The first thing that came into view were the familiar pair of wayfarer blue eyes, gazing down at her a mix of concern and annoyance."What the hell were you doing?" Lucian's words were, as usual, like daggers. Carefully, he set them down and knelt on the ground to check on the little girl, who was still crying out of fear. To Emily's surprise, Lucian wiped away the little girl's tears and examined her body, making sure she didn't sustain any injuries from the fall. "Are you okay?" he asked the girl.The little girl sobbed; her tiny lips trembled before she nodded. "Y-Yes, Alpha."Emily couldn't believe how Lucian's expression softened when he looked at th