* Emma *
My poor Dad. I could only say that in my mind, for I know that he would not accept it if I tell him that I am feeling his pain. His arrogance is still there, everybody's eyes turn to him when he forces himself to stand up from the wheelchair. Robert immediately came to his rescue but he slap his hands away. The humor in his eyes is gone, I feel that he is hurting as he slowly stood in front of me with a slight tremble in his legs, he wanted to make me see that he can still do it.
"I still have my strength to live for a decade Emma but I want you to stay with us during these times. I am giving you and Robert the authority to manage our business as Dylan will dedicate himself to the safety of the pack."
I let out a heavy sigh. It's not even a few minutes since I arrive and saw him but now he is already talking about business. My worried mother look at me and then touch my father's hands.
"Honey, let us bring Emma home and let her get some rest before we talk about these matters."
My father's face lighted up a bit. "Alright, let's head back home. We have a more important event in the Langston palace next week. It's good to have you back with us finally Emma, the Alpha King would be delighted to see you."
I look at the face of my father when he mentioned the Alpha King, something unusual with the way he brought him into the conversation. Then I glance at my mother who is also looking at him, I saw the way they exchanged meaningful glances before I felt my mother's hand over my shoulder.
"Let us take a different car while your father and the boys can ride together."
My brothers groaned especially Robert, to be called a boy on his current status is not pleasant. "Hey Robert, how is Selene?"
Remembering that he has a mate and wife made me ask him the question. He meet her before I even decided to went out of the Langston lands.
"Oh, yes Ems. She is not feeling so well on vehicles lately. But she welcomes you home and encourages me to convince you about visiting her."
The glow in my brother's eyes could only mean one thing. Robert used to be strict and very serious about things but everything changes after he got married to Selene. He did everything to please her and the two of them love each other to eternity and I am happy for both of them.
"What is wrong with her? Did she get sick?"
I raised a brow and pretend that I don't get what he mean.
"She is three months on the way Ems, we all are happy to announce that there would be an addition to this small family of ours. I gasp and hug him tight.
"Oh my! Congratulations big brother! You are going to be a father soon! This is a big reason to celebrate."
My smile is genuine when I suggested the thought.
Our father smiled proudly of Robert as he signals him to get inside the ford expedition first. "Yes, we will talk more in the house Ems."
My father turns to me as my mother help him slowly before getting in the passengers seat. "I cannot wait to tell you the even next week Emma, and I am so glad that you came back."
The sincerity in his words made me wonder, so much has change for my arrogant and mighty father. When I was younger and he was strong, he used to tell me what to do and I get grounded more often for disobeying the rule. That long ago I have no wish but to grow up and decide for myself but now it seems that my father's sickness will make us do things according to his wishes.
"Let's go Emma."
My mother holds my hand and we both get inside the other car maneuverer by someone I did not recognize. "You have a new driver mom?"
"Oh, yes. Meet Sigfrid, his family lives near the Steel factory Ems. Sigfrid, this is my daughter, Emma."
The middle aged man glances back at us. "Hello Miss Bates, nice meeting you mam. I am the new driver for your father and Mrs. Bates."
I recognized his timid smile. His scent tells me that he is not like us, and I wonder why my mother took him.
"The feeling is mutual Mr. Sigfrid."
I frowned and look at my mother when he started driving our vehicle. There is an alarming question in my mind, but I cannot voice it out because he will hear it. So I use the mind link and question my own mother.
"He is human! Why did Do you get a human driver mom? Is this even allowed?"
My mother shrug her shoulders. "There is no harm in employing them Ems. It's true that we live in a world dominated by wolves but we must also co exist with them in order to be more peaceful. He has family to feed and your father is giving him a better salary than his fellow human being. That and the fact that he is not overworked, our intention here is to let him live a better life."
I nodded my head and smiled. "I just hope all the wolves are like you and my father when it comes to dealing with the human."
The comment I give is based on what I heard to the other wolves who uses their ability in order to use some of the humans who needed help. Even when the Alpha King forbids to hurt them but they are still vulnerable to other wolves, and more vulnerable with rogues. I shake my head and changes the thoughts inside my mind.
"What is the event in the Langston palace next week mom? Care to tell me a little bit about it."
Her expression changes and she look away when I tried to meet her gaze.
"Your father is going to discuss it with you before we attend the event Emma. It's about the betterment of your future, do not worry about it sweetie."
I let out a heavy sigh. "Could Dad think of other things than my future? I mean, I am twenty three years old mom and two years ago I left this place to build my own future. Don't you think I deserve to decide for myself?"
My mother's face turned grim as she look at me. "You are our only daughter Emma and you wanted to build a life outside the pack. The place where humans are dominating, how could you think that it is dangerous for a human being to work for us and then it is safer that you, a werewolf works for them? Did you even know how worried your father was when you did not contact us? He would stay up all night just to wait for the news about you."
I blink away the guilt which invaded my heart after hearing what she just said. However, my father should not dictate my future. When I keep my mouth shut, she continued speaking.
"It is not really a decision nor a plan that your father wants for you Emma. You are wrong about that part. We believe it is your fate as we can have the palace wizard to attest to it. Anyway I should not tell you anything else and let you and your Dad talk about it after you settled back in our home."
"Alright mom."
To stop the conversation into getting harder I agreed with her and then try to divert myself into looking outside the window. Our vehicle is not far away from my father and brother's car. In our home there would only be me and my parents as my two brothers are already living a separate place. Robert build a mansion with Selene and Dylan is staying with the pack warriors and he has also an apartment in the city.
I could still remember how happy we are used to be when we were still children and we have no clue on what our future could be. Everything begins to change when we graduated high school and my father started to suggest things that we should do instead of doing what we want. Robert begin to take over on some of the family businesses and Dylan begin to train as the pack warriors. Despite that, they are both willing to obey him and then there was me who choose to rebel.
* Nick *"Nick!"I opened my eyes at the sound of my name being called out by a female voice, blinking twice while placing my hand on the space beside me. She called out again making me realize that it was Riza. Then my hand caught something, or rather someone. My head immediately turns to the right and sees the face of an unknown woman in bed with me. "What the!?"I gritted my teeth before I could utter a series of explicit. Catching my head with both my hands I recalled what happened last night. We had too much to drink and I remember this beautiful wolf approaching me to give me her greetings. But her eyes scream wild sex and she is more than willing to follow me, wearing a very short dress that fits her body like a second skin. Any male species would be happy to take her out that evening and I haven't dated for a while since my father declared that we have to find our mate. So I didn't say no when she employed we continue drinking over at my place."Hey, wake up babe!"I could not
* Nick *The noise outside my bedroom is confirming the start of a fancy dinner held in the palace's private dining hall. It's a family discussion first before we make it public. I look at my reflection in the mirror, wearing semi-formal attire. A light color blazer paired with skinny slacks and a belt. I am sure that my brother would be wearing more formal clothes than me."Nick, are you ready honey?"My mother's voice outside the door of my bedroom made me quickly finish wearing my shoes."Come in mother, I am ready."She turned the knob and went in, I turned around to see her. Despite her age, my mother would still pass as a woman in her mid-twenties. Her hair was tied in a French bun wearing diamond earrings and a black long dress well fitted her slim figure."The Bates family are already here son, they came on time and I don't want to make them wait on our table. Brad is already there with your father and Maleficus, come on, they are waiting for us."She smiled knowing that I am
* Emma *I thought I would go mad at what my father just said, my eyes searching for his deep eyes wondering if he is joking or telling the truth. The event at the Langston palace is tonight, if my decision will be considered by my family I wouldn't go with them."It is real Emma, Malificus and the Alpha King talked to me about all this. They need to choose a crowned prince very soon, so the wizard's vision is being looked at by Alpha King Vincent. You are fortunate that one of the princes is your mate Emma, any wolf would die to take your place. But also the prince is lucky to have you."My father looks very proud and the smile on his face as he looks at me shows how he is thrilled with the idea. I wanted to object and tell him that I don't want anything to do with the Langstons. The vision of the old wizard must be a mistake. As I recalled the two boys when I was younger, they both look spoiled and rich. That's a fact that leaves a bitter taste in my mouth and I am not even attracte
* Nick *I choose to be late for a couple of minutes inside the palace comfort room in order for everybody to be at the table. But, when I saw all of them standing in front of the table and all their eyes are on me when I arrived I wanted to kick myself for being late. My mother who stand beside my father has her eyes full of conviction when they meet mine. Then my father motioned his hands to make me sit beside my brother Brad who's face is a little bit excited? If I am right."Thank you for coming later than usual Nick, we were all standing and waiting for you. I told everyone we couldn't sit except for Mr. Bates. But he insisted to stand with us, don't you know that he has a fragile bone condition which makes it difficult for him to stand on longer period of time?"I let out an exhausting breath when Maleficus and Mrs. Bates made a low chuckle. Then I notice a female wolf standing beside Mrs. Bates, her slim and alluring figure then my eyes move slowly to her skin revealing due to
* Emma *When I saw Brad Langston and Nick Langston after many years of meeting them when I was younger, I could tell the big difference! It's hard not to notice how they are both hot and so good-looking. Brad is taller by just an inch compared to Nick however the latter is bigger and looked like he could just carry me in one hand. The thought sent shivers on my skin which made me wonder, this is not the first time I saw handsome men in my life. In fact, I am always surrounded by them in the industry that I worked for. However, the big difference are, these men are not what you call normal due to the reality that apart from being filthy rich and powerful. They are also wolves just like myself.Nick's eyes when he looks at me, speak a hundred meaning more than his few words. While Brad give me recognition and a signal that he wanted to speak with me privately, I could feel Nick's eyes not leaving me and it made me shiver inside. I wonder why his gaze affected me more than Brad's and I
* Emma *"Brad?"I uttered his name but his presence is different as he is standing against the light of the moon and the palace, it took a couple of seconds before I realize that he is not Brad. His form seemed to be Brad yet it doesn't feel like him, is he, Nick? He did not answer me, not after a few seconds has passed."For goodness sake can't you tell the difference between me and Brad? I'm sure that I look more good-looking by a few points than him not to mention that I am more charming."His voice is deep and distinctive and I detected a little bit of humor with his words, or is it just my imagination? He sounded more irritated by the fact that I called his brother's name which confirms his identity. "Nick!? What are you doing here?"My heart turned erratic when he move forward and I see his face. A muscle in his jaw flex, and I notice how his face is well-shaven and clean unlike Brad who let his stubble grew an inch. Not like it mattered against his beauty but I prefer men with
* Nick *"Bring me a bottle of tequila in my room Riza!"As I passed by the busy kitchen of the palace, I saw Riza who was the only one with empty hands while everybody around her is busy preparing something for the wide dining hall. She shot me a questioning look but begin to move away into the door of the wine room. The Palace maids lowered their heads as I walk past them, they can sense my controlled temper. My feet walk faster as I will rather be in my room than in the dancing hall where my brother could be leading a dance with Emma!I am not sure what triggers my anger but it is evident that I wanted to kill somebody or perhaps challenge someone in a fight. Emma look so lovely that despite the fact of being mated to my brother I couldn't take my eyes off of her. "Shit!!"I utter a series of explicit words while slamming the door of my room shut. I took everything off, I must take a cold shower to cool down before I start drinking. This night is too long for me, and I could not g
* Nick *I look up at the sky with dark clouds and felt the weather changing from sunny to having a storm brewing fast. The smell of rain that is about to fall is evident in the air surrounding the outside of the Palace. We finished the rounds for the day and are ready to go home early because of the bad weather coming."Come on! Let's hurry up guys before the rain falls down heavily!"I lead the run towards the road heading back to the palace."Alright Nick, we are following behind you!"Beta Derek and the rest of the warriors are already left behind as I speed up my pace. This is the second day of my brother's test and I heard that he was taken on a yacht toward an island where they should finish before sunset. However it is already starting to rain, and it is just an hour before sunset. I am left with double the task since his hands are full giving his best to prove that he is worthy of being the crowned prince that will take my father's place in the future.The wind blew faster th