32.

**Emma**



"We... Should..... Oh my god" I couldn't even finish a proper sentence at the moment. Michael raised his head up from his ministrations to give me one of his smug smiles. Not that I was complaining because the pain and extreme arousal from my heat was bearable now thanks to my mate. "I was just getting to the good part. I love seeing you like this." He said placing a kiss on my sensitive area before standing up.

"Like how?" I asked closing my eyes, giving in to the pleasure his touch brought on.

"Passionate. Relaxed. Free. It seems like you forget about everything around you and just give me your all" he replied.

He was right. When I was with him either just talking or like how we were presently I forget all the danger that surrounded me the heartache, the uncertainty even the worries. I just wanted Michael, he's my rock. My Comforter. My love.

"Because you deserve it. You mean a lot to me, not because you're my mate but because you're a part of me that I never knew I wanted nor existed. I can truly say I love you" I said without a doubt.

His eyes were focused on mine as he tucked a strand of wet hair behind my ear. His lips were still swollen and glistening with water droplets, his hair was in a tangled mess of wet curls which made him much sexier.

"And I'm in love with you. Never forget that. No matter what may happen between us just remember you're my world. It would cease to exist without you."

His words were felt in my heart this man just pledged himself to me I was truly blessed. I threw myself at him and kissed his lips passionately it was filled with love and promises. Ones that we would never break. Trailing my kisses away from his lips I made my way down to my mark. Teasing him with my tongue and lips, he groaned out my name. The sound of my name rolling off his tongue had me holding him tighter, my possessiveness came forth.

"Mine" I growled loudly before marking him for a second time. He pounded his fist into the wall and was grinding himself on me. His jean-clad body against my naked body was torture but satiable. "Always yours" he returned holding me.

This is where I belong. I belonged to Michael.

We finally made it out of the shower to get dressed. He watched me drying my body and hair with loving eyes along and a very happy smile.

I was about to put my hair in a ponytail but he stopped me. "You look much more radiant with it down." He said kissing my neck then left to get dressed.

'I will meet you out front, my sweet Emma' he said over our link.

That brought me out of my wonderland. Back to reality, new home, pending war, lost friend, and family. That seems to sum up everything. I made my way downstairs to see the alpha and his family there. I smiled at them eyes blurring with tears.

"Emma," Anna rushed over to me crying as Madison came also. I was enveloped by the two in a loving hug. "Hurry back soon. I'll miss you so much" Madison cried.

"I will try my best. I'm gonna miss you all so much. Thank you for welcoming me into your family" I cried.

"You're always family" I heard Angelo said behind us. They released me to reveal Angelo and Maxwell standing next to each other with sad smiles.

The alpha hugged me tightly and kissed my head, "Take care of Michael. He needs you more than you think he does" he said to me before stepping back.

"I still think the moon goddess mated you with the wrong brother," Maxwell said with a mischievous smile.

"Oh really then you wouldn't have gotten another awesome sister," I said grinning.

He shrugged laughing and pulled me into a hug. My skin burned from his touch but not in a pleasurable way. I bit my lips from crying out and was thankful when he let go.

Damn heat.

Michael came down the stairs with a duffel bag slung over his shoulder. He was dressed in faded jeans, a white T-shirt and a tan beanie on his head. Why does he have to look so hot? The urge to jump him was heavy on my mind. His eyes met mine they were dark with lust. He wanted me too. 'Of course, I do and you wearing that dress isn't helping' he said over our link. My face turned hot and I bolted out the front door.

Going outside, I stopped in my tracks as I saw the vehicles and men both in black.

They all stood at ease eyes trained on me. The look wasn't of pity nor disgust I saw from my old pack but of awe.

"Hello," I said to them smiling.

They nodded their heads in acknowledgment. A few accompanied it with 'princess' in a tone only I can hear. Avery came up to me with a warm and fatherly smile I've seen him shown to my brothers.

"Are you ready?" He asked.

"Yup. Where are the twins and Mason?" I asked looking around for them.

"Saying their last goodbyes to friends. You can have a seat in the van if you wish" he offered.

"Thank you," I said moving to go put my bag in the trunk of the van I chose.

"What are you doing?" He asked taking the bag from my hands.

"Putting my bag in?"

"No. No. One of the men would do that" he said putting it in himself.

"I am not feeble Avery. I could have done that by myself"

"I know you're not but you're royalty and would be treated as such"

"I know I am but I would like to do things for myself. Like, open my own door?" His hand froze as he was about to open the back door.

"Yes princess," he said lowly.

A few snickers were heard but were silenced by a glare from Avery. "You are truly Landon's daughter. Stubborn alike" he grumbled. I bit back a laugh as I notice the scowl on his face.

Mason and the twins returned and got into a van while Michael came out with his family in tow.

"Your mate I presume?" Avery asked a bit amused.

"Oh yes, he is," I said dreamily as I watched him walk towards me with powerful strides, arrogance was written on his face a smug smile on his lips and a twinkle of mischief and love in his eyes.

He held me close and inhaled my scent, 'For five minutes I've missed you. I think I'm whipped' he said.

I laughed out loudly, earning looks from Avery and the family saying 'really?! What's so funny?'

Coughing to cover up the remaining laughter I took on a serious look. "We shall give you a call when we arrive at the palace. Thank you again." I said looking at them but it was hard to focus when my mischievous mate had his hand on my neck tracing circles.

"That would be lovely," Anna said.

"Thank you once again. Alpha. Luna" Avery said shaking their hands.

One of the warrior wolves came up beside us, he smiled at me then went in the van. Michael growled at his retreating back and held me tighter.

"Calm down big boy," I said kissing his cheek. "Mine," he growled rubbing his nose in my hair.

Avery was definitely amused. He quickly went into the front seat, I followed in also with Michael right behind.

"Are we stopping along the way?" I asked.

The first two vans drove away from the curb before we followed. Mason was in one of the vans at the front while the twins were behind us.

"We are trying not to. The most we would stop for are food and gas. A rotation of drivers would be done. I'm trying not to stay out in the open longer than usual" he said with authority.

I nodded and leaned into Michael.

Its gonna be a long trip. At least Michael was able to calm my heat for a couple of hours or else it would be one trip I will regret.

We drove for miles in comfortable silence. Avery asked us questions about ourselves and gave funny stories about my parents. They were simply loved by all as far as I heard even the driver Jason had a lot to say about my father. It all was said with admiration and loyalty. The drive was so calm that I didn't realize the distance that was put between us and Dark Moon.

Michael's hand tighten around mine. "I can't feel them anymore. When I left before I still felt them." He said to me.

I watched the outline of his features in the dark of the van. He was looking down at our joined hands while his jaw was tightly clenched. "We will see them again soon" I reassured him.

He didn't even acknowledge my statement. 'Are you regretting your decision of coming back to me? It's because of me you have to leave your family,' I asked.

His head snapped towards me. 'Never. It was my choice to come back to you, my mate no one forced me. How I came back wasn't planned but I was coming back home. If I had to leave Dark Moon for your safety I would do it in a heartbeat' he replied kissing my knuckles.

I still had that guilty feeling but it was good to know where he was emotionally on this change. His support and also his opinions mattered a lot to me. Having him beside me in this roller coaster version of my life was welcomed.

I fell asleep thinking about our future together and the people in our lives.


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Why does my body feel so hot and sweaty? I tried to open my eyes but it pained to open them. What is going on? My vision was blurred but I can tell it was daylight out. I tried to move but the pain took over my body, I heard myself scream out wishing it would ease up. A heated pain coursed through my lower stomach another scream was released.

"We have to stop," a voice shouted. "There's nowhere close by to stop, sir" another reply.

Someone touched my arm and it felt so soothing my body relaxed. Michael.

"Did you mark her?" Someone asked him. "Yes, but it only eased her for a few hours. It won't work again. I don't know why she's burning up so much. I know this isn't normal for she-wolves" he answered.

His voice was like a blanket covering my body, I need him. I needed him so badly. Alia was restless she wanted out but she too was in pain. Strong arms are wrapped around me I limply fell against the chest.

"She's a white wolf so things would be more intense" the person answered. Michael held me tighter as another wave of pain took over my body. "I'm sorry, baby. Just a few more miles." He whispered against my hair. "There's a motel 4miles down. We can only stop for an hour. We sensed rogues at the last gas station" I heard Avery said.

Michael's grip on me became tighter he began to move his hand over my body, I moaned in complete pleasure. He growled in my ear, "Emma I'm fighting as hard as I can. Please don't do that" I didn't care I just wanted my mate.

The strength to straddle him came, he was trying his best to stop me but I won't. My body wanted him and I know he wanted me, his hands gripped my waist as I pressed my body onto him. His lips found mine in a flash. I groaned in pleasure and relief. His lips were like ice on my burning skin his hands were fisted in my hair bringing me closer to him. This was ecstasy.

"Your majesty, you need to stop. This is not the time ...." Avery said behind me. Michael snapped at him, his wolf was in control. It was a huge turn on. "Get out" he shouted. "Sir we must get to safety. This isn't right" Avery begged. I know he was right but my body was saying no. 'I want to feel you on me. Please.' I begged over our link. His hand found my panties, he touched me and it sent shivers through my body.

I shouldn't do this. We're in a moving car with two other people but his touch. His touch was bringing me relief. Alia wanted her mate but I still had a hold on her.

"Fuck" I heard Jason shouted. Michael's growls were loud it was extremely possessive, "Mine" he shouted.

"We know but keep it in your pants if you want to keep your mate safe" Avery shouted. Michael ignored him and began to kiss me, I responded immediately. His claws were marking my thigh, our growls of need filled the van.

"Fuck this shit" was the last thing I heard before the van stopped abruptly. The back door flew open Avery and a warrior reached in for me. "Don't touch me" I screamed out but they didn't listen, the warrior's touch was painful. Michael reacted like any mate would when someone hurt their female. He attacked.

Before I can stop him Michael shifted and pounced on the warrior.

"Michael stop" I shouted in a powerful voice coming out of the van.

'He hurt you. He deserves to die' he returned.

"Don't kill him, Michael. They were trying to help" I said. I was getting weaker and the pain was making its way back. I fell to the hot road which wasn't helping. "What the hell is going on" I heard Noah said. Michael released the warrior and came next to me whimpering.

"Her heat is becoming more intense," Avery told him. "And she needs him," Jason said. I was holding onto Michael by his neck as he rested his large head on top of mine. 'Better?!' He asked. 'For now' I answered.

"Michael bite over her mark again. It's our only shot here." Noah said. His face was full of concern and worry so was Jonah.

I noticed the warriors were facing the wooded areas in defense mode. Can it be the rogues from the gas station?

I fought to stand up, using Michael as support. "How much further?" I asked weakly.

"About eight hours. We've made good time princess" Avery said leaning next to the car.

"I'm sorry everyone. I should have been in control more" I apologized. At least the pain let up a bit.

"Its okay princess. We should get moving, something feels off. " Avery said looking around the area.

We were parked on a shaded road, no other car in sight, the trees were a bit dense but it gave cover at a distance.

Michael shifted back to human form and looked down at me. "I'm sorry love." He said putting on shorts he was given.

I weakly smiled at him and held his hand. Tilting my head to the side he kissed the mark...... Damn these sensations my body was reacting to him ten times stronger. Without warning he bit over my mark, I moaned out loud clutching onto his shoulders, he licked the mark to progress the healing then he stepped back and kissed me with all the love he had to give.

"Back on it!" Avery shouted.

They moved cautiously from their positions back to the car.

"Em. You alright?" I heard Mason asked. Turning to him was a task. "I'll be alright. Soon." I answered.

A light breeze passed and a familiar scent hit me. I froze as I was about to step in the van.

"What the - " Mason said out loud frozen in his spot also.
'Emma, get in NOW' Jonah shouted at me.

Michael was pushing me lightly when the scent came stronger.

"Princess we need to move, " Avery said urgently, I nodded and climbed in. We drove off before everybody with urgency.

"There isn't much. Maybe 12" Jason reported to Avery. He growled in response. I felt Michael got tense, his eyes darken he was on the verge to shift. Avery and Jason were close also.

Alia was on edge but somewhat happy. Happy?

"They are close," Michael said holding me close to his chest.

"We have to make it out of the trees," Avery grounded out.

Then it all went so fast.

The van stopped sharply, tires were squealing to a stop behind and beside us in the same accord.

Michael shielded me from the force I was about to hit the front seat with after that brake.

Soon after we all felt the impact before hearing another van crashing into us from behind.

I clung onto Michael, Jason hit his head against the steering wheel. Avery was just jolted forth. "You alright?" Michael asked kissing my cheeks. I nodded, my eyes widen as I saw wolves stepped out of the trees. Feral growls were heard. The occupants from the other four vans stepped out. The twins were in defense mode as were the other warriors but Mason stood with a confused look on his face. "Stay inside your majesties. Lock the door. They are probably rogues picking fights" Avery said getting out following Jason out.

Michael's wolf was out and was holding me protectively. No one made a move as warrior and rogues stood sizing up each other. "What the hell is going on?" I asked. Warning growls were heard around us, the rogues were snarling at the warriors.

"Michael something is not right," I said going to the front seat looking out the windshield. Alia was whimpering but not answering my calls. She knew something was up.

"Emma get back here. Someone else is coming." He said looking out the windshield also. I ignored him coming out of the van but he joined me quickly.

"Get back" Jonah shouted. We both ignored him and looked ahead.

Three figures walking towards us in dark clothing. They were pushing the one in the middle ahead of them which caused him to stumble. The other two walked with arrogance in their steps. As they got closer, the guy fell to the ground, I heard his cry of pain.

'Emma is that?.... Can't be!' Jonah asked desperately.

'Emma, who is it? Tell me now.' Noah yelled.

My heart was beating faster, everything around me disappeared.

That voice. That hair.

The guy rolled to the side as he was kicked. He yelled out again.

"Aiden?!" Was all I was able to say when the full view of his face came into focus.