y had rescued her out of care for her and that he was attempting to protect her from harm. In the afternoons, she would spend her time wandering around the castle gardens, reading in th

tly present her with books and flowers, and the two of them would have in-depth conversations on a wide range of topics. She had the impression that she was falling in love with h

found her there. "Emily, there's something I need to tell you," he continued, lookin

uired after picking up on the sen

ched out to take her hand in his. He spoke softly b

ich direction

illumination, and these eyes twitched slightly. When he said it, his voice was

en. "Do you mean to say that we're

t I haven't shared with you yet. The pack is in jeopardy, and there are adversarial forces that are attempting to destroy us. It is imperativ

unbelievable, and she wasn't certain whether or not she was prepared to say goodbye

worry; we'll figure out a means to communicate with them. But for the time being, you

future held in store for her but was aware that if she wanted to be safe, she had no choice but to go forward with Dmitry's plan. She had no idea what would

ensions were running high because the opposing pack was waiting for them. But Emily was prepared for anything that came her way. She had gone through a lot of dangers with her guardian at her s

prison — albeit an attractive one, but a prison nonetheless. She had a sense of being cut off and abandoned, and she had no idea what to do or wha

made an attempt to flee, the other members of Dmitry's pack would always stop her, bring her back to the castle, and warn her that the world beyond was a dange

sion. Emily could be found sitting on the balcony, admiring the setting s

?" Emily said, sharply tu

th in me even though I am aware that you are terrified and that you have no idea

n you? You kidnapped me against my will, and now I'm being held here like a prisoner. I have no idea why

mprehend, but I abducted you to protect you. There are aspects of this world that you do not c

should I put my faith in you? You have not shared any information with me. You've done nothin

s, "You can't go home." You are a target, and it is my responsibility to keep you

e couldn't remain in this location indefinitely. It was imperative that she discover a means of evasion. "Why are you ma

understand. There are factors at play in this situation that are outside of our sphere of influence. I

as been robbed from me, and I refuse to put up with it any longer. I'm going to figure out h

't leave, Emily," he said her in a commanding tone. "I won't let you.

She was conscious of the fact that he was correct, yet she was unable to remain in this l

her attempts to flee on multiple occasions due to Dmitry and the other members of his pack. She had

His face was strained, and his eyes were fixed on something beyond the scope

Emily said, standing up. "

oing to cross the border," he stated. "There is no other way to guarantee your safety. I am

ace, she knew that she had no choice but to accompany him. She was unable to remain in this location for any longer. She prepared he

there was no way for her to turn back. She had grown weary of being confined, and she was prepared to abandon everything and ru

venturing into the unknown, but she knew that as long as Dmitry was at her side, she wouldn't have to worry abo

e their pursuers. Emily was still experiencing fear and confusion, but she had faith that Dmitry would protect her

e at Emily with a serious expression on his face. "E

Emily questioned while

ry important," the speaker says. "Please hear me ou

e, Emily could feel her heart beati

rs, Dmitry finally confessed, "I am your mate

ble to mate, but she had never anticipated that she would be able to have a mate of her own, certainly not s

contact with her cheek. "What I mean is that our lives were meant to be intertwined,

t she was unable to accept the fact that he believed he had the authority to impose himself on her. She distanced herself from him and remarked, "I'

y, he told her in a commanding tone, "You don't have a choice." "I will not allow

s for what to do, but she was aware that she could not continue to be with him in this state. "Dmitry, I w

, "Emily, I'm not trying to force you." "I just want you to appreciate the fact that we are meant to be toge

t that he was attempting to persuade her, but she was unable to consent to being with him in this manne

ng to make you think that way about me, Emily. You are simply not aware o

at he did not have the legal authority to coerce her into staying with him. "Dmitry, you

etermination that he felt for her. "I am perfectly within my righ

mitry's eyes. She was at a loss for what to do, but she was aware that she had to get away fro

ing up to her and was able to put his arms around her as he hugged he

She had the impression that she was unable to get away from him and was all by h

't want to make her feel this way, he was aware that he simply couldn't let her go. He said, "I'm sorry, Emily," as he add

ead. She was aware that she was cornered, but she was at a loss as to what she should do

you must come to the understanding that we share a link, a bond that cannot be severed. Once

she needed to get herself out of this predicament, but she was at a loss as to how to do so. "D

going to give you some time. However, you must recognise that there is no se