ARTEMIS' POV

　　I was sitting in front of the TV in Uncle Grey's apartment. I was changing the shows. There was nothing that cheered me up. All I was thinking about was Elijah. It was way past lunch and I was still at Uncle Grey's place. I couldn't help but wonder if Elijah really was looking for me or not.

　　I hadn't heard anything from Uncle Grey. He said everything seemed fine. That if anything would have gone wrong, either Elijah or Daniel would have contacted Uncle Grey since he was the caretaker of the pack members. I was hoping to be able to see him again soon. But I was surprised again when he didn't show up at all. I couldn't stop thinking if he was actually thinking about me or not.

　　I couldn't help but wonder if he actually realised that I was missing. Because if he would have known, he would come looking for me. I knew that I didn't want to go until he would come to get me. But I was starting to think if Elijah would actually ever come to get me from Uncle Grey's place. I couldn't stop thinking about everything.

　　Tracy was also very quiet. I guess it was a good thing. Tracy could be a pain in the ass in times like this. At one moment, she would be praising Elijah being our mate and all. And one second moment, she would be yelling at me because I trust him. I just couldn't understand what she actually wanted from me.

　　Uncle Grey came towards me and sat down beside me. He placed a glass of fresh orange juice in front of me then he wrapped one of his arms around my shoulders. "Calm down, Artemis. I am sure he might be looking for you everywhere. He will contact me once he starts to panic. Be at ease." Uncle Grey told me in a gentle tone while patting my head.

　　I sighed in a disappointed way as I grabbed the glass of juice and took a sip. "Uncle Grey, if I tell you something I don't want Elijah to know, will you trust me enough to keep it a secret from him?" I asked Uncle Grey in a low tone while staring at the orange surface of the juice in my glass.

　　I knew Tracy asked me never to discuss it with anyone. But I thought it was the right thing to do to share it with someone. I felt like my chest was heavy. Also, I knew Emma would never listen to me. In fact, she could turn against me. It would become a problem for me. So I thought talking to Uncle Grey could be helpful.

　　As I had expected, Tracy didn't butt in. She was minding her own business. I was grateful for that. "Yes, Artemis. You can tell me anything. If there is anything bothering you, you can always come and talk to me. I am always here to listen to you." Uncle Grey replied to me in a gentle tone. I couldn't help but smile as I heard him.

　　At least there was someone around other than Elijah who was ready to listen to me. I literally felt all alone all the time. Being able to communicate either with Tracy or Elijah, I really started to miss my friends back at home. But of course, I never wanted to go back to that hell hole. I had freedom to breathe the way I wanted with Elijah. And I was grateful to him for that.

　　"It happened on the last full moon night. I know you are going to think that I am just trying to provoke you. But let me assure you, I hold no grudges against anyone at the pack. The pack is like a family to me." I spoke in a low tone. I wanted to blurt it all out. But I decided to reassure him of my own agenda first. Things had happened between Emma and I, but I would never do anything that serious to her own anyone in the pack. It was not my way of doing things.

　　"Tell me anything you want to say. And don't hesitate. I have come to understand the kind of person you really are. I know you don't hold grudges. Just tell me, whatever it is." Uncle Grey replied to me in a low tone while patting my head. It sure felt good to hear that someone other than Elijah was willing to give me a chance to grow.

　　Come to think of it, there were just three people who didn't like my existence in the pack. They were Nichole, Kevin and Emma. Except for them, I didn't have connections with all of them. But I got along with everyone just fine. Amy, Amira, Ryan, Daniel and now, Uncle Grey as well. I had people who trusted me.

　　"It happened on the night of the full moon. I was watching over everyone. That's when Emma tried to break the territory lines. I had to beat her more than once so she would go the other way." I finally blurted it all out in front of Uncle Grey in a nervous tone.

　　I didn't want anyone to think of me as their enemy. I was just trying to blend in. Just like the others. And I knew that almost all of them were giving me enough space to do so. "That explains why she had sore muscles the very next day. Did she try to break free even after you beat her up? Or did she just stop right there? I need to know everything." Uncle Grey asked me in a concerned tone. It made sense. According to what Tracy had told me, it was a serious matter. And it needed to be resolved sooner. That's why I decided to open up in front of Uncle Grey. I was worried about Emma too. I didn't want Elijah to kill his own sister.

　　"She didn't stop at all. She was trying hard to break free. I had to knock her out. That was the only way I could think of to stop her. I was watching over the triplets as well, you know." I replied to him in a low tone while staring at the empty glass in my hand.

　　Uncle Grey sighed and nodded his head. "Don't worry about it. I will take care of the matter. And you did the right thing by not telling it to Elijah." He spoke in a low tone and I nodded my head. It was understandable that he figured it out. I couldn't tell that to Elijah. I just didn't want anyone to get hurt. Not even Emma.

　　"Tracy told me what would happen tomher if Elijah found out. So I decided to keep it to myself. I couldn't have made her realise that. So I thought telling you was my best option." I added in a low tone as I placed the glass back on the table. Suddenly, we both heard that the main door of his apartment was being kicked open. Both uncle Grey and I stood up.

　　Knowing the fact that it was the wild wolf season, we had to stay on guard all the time. "Stay here. Don't come after me." Uncle Grey said as he started walking towards the door. I didn't want him to go by himself. So I grabbed his hand to stop him.

　　I gasped loudly and then I inhaled sharply. It was that same musky scent that made me feel things all over my body. Elijah appeared in front of my eyes. He was staring at me with wide eyes. I saw fear and regression in his eyes. And there was something else in his eyes as well. I saw tears in his eyes as he walked towards me.

　　He wrapped both of his arms around me and pulled me closer to his chest. I could hear his heart beating so fast inside of his rib cage. It looked like he was terrified all along. I was still mad at him. He was not off the hook. But even he deserved to be able to breathe without a worry for a while.

　　I was sitting on the couch, facing the wall instead of looking at Elijah. Ever since he had arrived, he had been trying to convince me to go back home with him. He had the audacity to come over and ask me to leave with him without expecting to get an apology from him. He might have had issues but I was not that stupid.

　　It was his fault in the first place that I was at Uncle Grey's place. He was the one who rudely asked me to move out of his way. So I moved out of his way. "For the last time, Artemis. Get up. We are going back home." Elijah roared at me again angrily.

　　This time, I turned to look at him. I glared at him angrily and he zipped his mouth. He should have understood by then why I was so angry with him. But he had no idea what was going on. "It was you who asked me to move out of your way. I am out of your way. Go back to your bimbo and do whatever you want to do to her. I am not in your way, Elijah." I growled back at him angrily. He really thought he could get me back just like that. It was time he must know that I was not an easy target.

　　I thought after hearing me, he would think about what he might have done to make me mad. But no! I was so wrong. Instead, a mischievous smirk appeared on his face as I was done talking to him. "Are you literally jealous, baby girl?" Elijah asked me in a teasing tone and I choked on my own breath.