Emily's heart raced as she laid eyes on the man she had been yearning for. His piercing gaze met hers, and she couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions rushing through her veins. It was as if time had stood still, and they were the only two people in the world.For a moment, the silence was deafening, and Emily's mind was racing with thoughts and emotions. She wondered how she should react now that her husband was standing before her, looking at her with a mix of relief and awe.But then, his familiar voice broke the silence, washing away all her doubts and fears.“Little wolf…”Emily felt a wave of familiarity wash over her as she listened to his words, and she couldn't help but smile."Lucian," Emily's voice echoed in the room.She closed the distance between them, pulling him closer, enveloping him in a warm, tight embrace. Her heart pounded in her chest, as if it might burst at any moment, but she didn't care.All she knew was that she had missed him - more than she ever thought

THE atmosphere within the meeting room was tense. The weight of Emily's words had left everyone in a state of shock and silence. The Elders found themselves speechless, and didn’t know how to respond to her question. The room was charged with the intensity of Emily's presence. Her penetrating gaze caused the Elder who had mocked her to break into a nervous sweat.“I want to make something clear,” Emily said, looking around the table at the Elders, memorizing each face of them who she would never allow to insult her again. "I am the Luna of the Alpha standing beside me, and I should be part of all pack meetings from now on." Leaning in, she rested both arms on the table, her expression intense as she regarded the Elders. Her gaze then shifted to Lucian. "This isn't a mere request; it’s an order.”Lucian's gaze turned icy as he observed the edges of Emily's irises igniting into a crimson hue. In that moment, he realized that Emily's actions were being guided by the Alpha wolf within her

For a moment, all she could do was stand still, surprised by how Lucian silenced her by crushing his lips on hers. The warmth of his kisses made her helpless, and without a second thought, the pain and frustration she wanted to unleash faded away into thin air.Funny how the Alpha could easily manipulate her emotions just like that. She stood still, tears still brimming in her eyes, as she attempted to control the lust… the desire… those familiar yet unwanted sensations that started to engulf her, that began to erase all the hurt from the fact that she couldn't have Lucian's attention and his heart.Her heart raced as Lucian bit her lower lip, and a moan escaped her lips. His hands roamed her back and neck, pulling her even closer until all she could think of was pressing her body against his... until she finally gave in to her desires.Emily kissed him back with the same intensity. As she lifted both of her arms, her hands found their way into his silky hair, gently gripping it as sh

Lucian lowered his face, intending to plant a soft kiss on Emily’s head, when Argus made him feel a pain inside his chest again, causing him to suddenly push her. Emily’s eyes widened at what he did, casting him a confused, hurt look."Don’t get too close," he grunted, clutching his chest.“Are you having trouble breathing again?” Emily stepped closer, her concern turning to slight panic when she heard him whimper. “Tyler told me you said you were fine, but I doubt you are. Are you sick? You can tell me.”He knew Emily had the right to know about his situation. After all, she was his wife, but a part of him hesitated. With Argus’ state of mind, Lucian wanted to be vigilant. He had no idea what the beast inside him was plotting. All he knew was that Argus would try to take over his body by the next full moon.And so he couldn’t tell her. A single mistake would only make matters worse.And what if Emily got hurt in the process?Lucian shook his head, avoiding Emily’s gaze. “I’m fine. I

The intensity of the awkward tension between them became palpable as soon as they were alone. Emily trailed behind Lucian, their steps echoing in the dimly lit street outside the pub. The streetlights were casting an eerie glow on the surroundings, yet all she could perceive was the dangerous aura emanating from her husband's presence. Despite his ruthlessness and perilous nature, she couldn't deny that deep within her gut, there still existed a longing for him – a feeling she couldn't dismiss no matter how hard she tried.Emily couldn't feign ignorance about the emotions surging within her every time he cast that gaze, the one that unmistakably conveyed she must know her place, and that their relationship meant nothing more than what she desired it to be.She knew how cruel he was. She should have shielded herself from developing feelings for the ruthless Lycan because, in the end, he had only brought her pain. But it seemed she might be a masochist, for no matter how many times he p