The next five days were better. I had two meals a day, which wasn't something cozy or anything, but I was still grateful that I had anything to eat. I was even allowed to take a shower once in two days.

No one spoke to me since the man who told me I was to go to the ball. And I was pretty anxious to go because I will finally see Emmet. I will see his beautiful eyes, his smile, his handsome face, his sexy body. Just the thought about him gives me chills and gives life to the butterflies in my stomach, that I thought were dead. I want to be with him so bad, my mouth fills up with saliva of the thought of the kisses I am going to give him once we're together again.

On the sixth day, two guards came in and told me it was time for action. I was confused by that but I followed them anyway (not that I had any other choice) to the same dining room I was six days ago. There, in the same place sat the same man. But this time there was no food. Instead, there was a gold watch, a long necklace, a red dress, high heels, an envelope, and car keys.

"Now, I have something for you to do. I need you to deliver an invitation for the masquerade ball next week to a very special someone." He stood up with a little box in his hands. He came before me and opened the box showing me a little earpiece I'm guessing with a microphone in it. So I'll be told what to do and say. Perfect!

"You'll wear this all the time and will do exactly as I say. These are the clothes and the shoes you'll be wearing today including this necklace. I don't think I have to tell you that there's a small camera attached to it given the experience you have in this particular area." He said and took his place back at the chair.

"You'll be driving behind one of our cars and when I tell you, you'll split and drive alone. You can't escape because there's a GPS in the car and this watch. The watch is very unique. You see this little piece of gold has the power to torture you until you spit your insides out of pain or it could kill you the second this button is pushed." He said very happy with himself and showing me the little button.

"So now that I've told you everything you'll need to know, it's time for you to dress up and head to business. You have exactly ten minutes to get ready, the guards will show you to the car." He said dismissing us and waiting for me to leave with a smirk on his old face. God, I despise this man.

I took the stuff and we headed to my room. I quickly dressed up put the necklace on and the earpiece inside my left ear. The dress was so tight it hugged my whole body and showed my curves the best way. Who knows where this man is sending me. The heels we're pretty high but I loved them. I have no problem walking in high heels. I can walk on heels like I'm walking with sneakers, besides I'm a werewolf. I got the keys and opened the door.

The two men stopped in front of me and covered my eyes with a black scarf and pushed me to the way of the car. I was surprised when I was shoved on the back of a car and started the car. They probably didn't want me to see where they were keeping me. We drove for like an hour or so and then stopped. They took the scarf away from my face and I saw that we were on some unknown for me road. It was only two lines and it was surrounded by a big and thick forest.

There was another car I'm guessing the one I'll be driving. Finally, I will drive a car. I love driving and I've missed the feeling of staying behind the wheel.

"Drive behind us." Said one of the guys and got back in the car. I got in my car finally feeling a little happiness. The other car sped up before me thinking I can't keep up with the high speed but I proved them wrong. I drove right behind them leaving just a little space between us. I felt alive for a little while before the old man from before opened his mouth and said that I'll be by myself now. He said I've got two more hours of driving and that I was close.

Half an hour later I realized where I was and where I was headed and my heart stopped beating for a while. My hands got all sweaty and I got really nervous. I was close to Emmet's pack.

"Why am I going to Emmet's pack?" I asked angrily knowing all too well that he was listening.

"I said it was someone special. Aren't you happy? You'll see your mate!" I was happy but I had a feeling my happiness will be cut short.

"Does he know?"

"Of course not! It's a surprise." Oh God, please don't let him make me do something terrible.

An hour and a half later I came with the view of the beautiful house of Emmets. I parked in front of the entrance of the house, took the invitation in my hand, and jumped out of the car anxious to see my mate again.

"Now I want you to knock on the door and keep your cool. But the most important thing is, you can't touch your mate. No kisses, no hugs, no touch. And you can't allow him to touch you. Am I clear?" He asked. That's why he picked that kind of clothing. That's horrible. I'm guessing he would want to eat me up looking like this the second he sees me.

"Mhm." I agreed very quietly and knocked on the door. To say I was angry would be understandable.

I waited a few seconds and I was met with Peter again.

"Luna?" He was shocked to see me there for sure.

"Please come in." He said, very happy and confused as to what has happened to me for the last three months.

The second I put my foot inside I sensed my handsome mate coming from his office.

"Emmet." He was so shocked to see me I think he didn't even believe I was really there. He looked so bad. He looked like he hasn't slept in years. His face was full of worry, sadness, and anger. I felt so bad that he had to go through this again. I missed him so much. I missed everything about him. His gorgeous face, his sexy body, his touch, his passionate kisses, and his voice. His eyes lurked around my body and I could see by his look where his thoughts are headed. I heard him growl with the need for my naked body against his naked one. And believe me, I wanted the same thing no less than him. I wanted to jump in his hands and let him have me and do whatever he wants with my body.

The second he realized I was indeed real he jumped to hug me and kiss me but as much as it hurts me to do so I had to stop him.

"Emmet no please stop! Don't touch me!" I stopped him inches away from me and the pain and confusion were visible on his face and eyes.

"What?" He growled again but this time angry because I didn't allow him to even touch me.

"We... Can't touch each other otherwise they will kill me." When I said that I could clearly see and feel his anger. He was an alpha after all. Not only did those men took his mate, his Luna away, and threatened her life, but they let her go to his house and didn't allow them to even touch. I understand his anger very well. I feel the same pain and rage as him.

"Who are they? What did they do to you all this time?" He was so worried about my well being.

"Do not tell him anything. Go to his office." He ordered me from the earpiece. I tried to find the right words but nothing came out. I wanted to tell him everything. Every single detail from the food they gave me to the color of the lamps in the house I was kept in.

"Let not stay at the door. Let's go to the office." Peter suggested sensing my irritation and led the way.

I could feel his eyes staring at my behind. I loved the way that made me feel. Since Emmet was behind me and I knew that the camera from my necklace wouldn't catch me, I dropped my hand behind me for Emmet to catch. He quickly caught it and squeezed it lightly. Oh my goodness, how much I've missed his touch and his scent filling my nostrils. Just this touch made me feel so much better and so much more powerful. His presence gives me so much confidence, so much assurance, so many feelings that I've missed a lot. He took advantage of me in front of me and while walking and still behind me he hugged me around my waist and then he propped up his chin on my right shoulder. He nuzzled his nose on my neck smelling my scent. The electricity that went through my body was indescribable. It was pure heaven. I turned to look at him putting my forefinger on my lips showing him not to make any noise.

Sadly the moment came to an end we were in his office. Me and Emmet sat on the two chairs in front of his desk and Peter sat on the sofa at the other end of the room giving us some space.

" I came here to deliver this invitation to you about a masquerade ball next week," I said emotionless, giving him the envelope and not missing the slight touch of our fingers. I hoped the old man didn't see this but the excruciating pain I felt on my left wrist told me otherwise.

"I said no touching!" The terrible voice in my ear said and I hissed in pain grabbing my wrist with my hand hoping to ease the pain somehow. I saw Emmet and Peter standing up to me but I quickly stood up and backed away from Emmet.

"No, Emmet please stay back!" I cried in pain. They were shocked. They didn't expect that to happen and neither did I. I know he wanted to help me but I didn't want him to see me in pain because I know he would feel as bad as me.

"Now fix yourself up and tell them to release Thomas and deliver him to the car." Well, that took me by surprise. I'm sure my face showed that. I have totally forgotten about that idiot. I would be so happy if Emmet killed him.

"They want Thomas back." The anger was visible on both Emmet and Peter's faces.

"He's dead." Was all that Emmet said and then I felt the same pain in the same place. However this time the pain was worse than the first time and it pined me down to the floor.

"Ok, ok he's alive." Emmet signed with irritation because there was nothing he could do to help me and everyone knew that.

"See, it's that easy." The old man said stopping the pain.

"You didn't have to do it!" I said back angry at him, ready to behead him.

"Oh, but I did it anyway." He was so proud of himself for making us both feel so much pain. I looked at Emmet he was on the floor too but far enough from me. Peter was standing between us not knowing what to do. I saw the helpless look on Emmet's face. He knew I wasn't talking to him but to the one causing us this pain.

"Look at him! On the floor because of a single woman. What kind of alpha is he?!" I growled at his words. He knew what his words were doing to me. I was seeing red.

"Damn you. He is the strongest alpha in the country and what are you? You're just a piece of s*#t!" I said standing up relieved that the pain is once again gone but still very angry.

"If you say so. Tell them you want Thomas in the car in 20 minutes." I sighed and did what he told me.

"They want Thomas to be in the car in 20 minutes."

"Ok. He's coming." Emmet said lost in thoughts and unable to do anything else because he knows now all too well what's going to happen.

"Now, while we wait why don't we have some fun?" He said fulfilling his evil plan of destroying every single piece of our broken hearts.

"Why don't you kiss his beta." He was so very proud of himself you could clearly hear it in his voice.

"No!" I immediately refused to do what he wanted me to do. This man was crazy. He was out of his mind. How can he believe that I would kiss another man and in front of my own man? Just think of the pain and betrayal he would feel. And I would feel like the worst person ever.

He didn't waste any time and struck me with the miserable pain. I looked down at my hand which was getting red around the edges of the watch and then closed my eyes hoping it would be gone soon.

"I said kiss him!" He tried to order me again but I was not going to do it ever.

"Go to hell."

"Katerina don't make me repeat myself again. Do it."

"I won't do it. Kill me if you want." Suddenly the pain increased which made me fall to my knees again and hiss in pain. Emmet was close to me.

"Katerina what does he want, just tell me please." I shook my head in no. Showing him that whatever he might want I won't do it. And the pain wasn't going away. It was just getting so bad I could nearly speak. My whole body was hurting, not just my wrist. I felt a tear fall down my cheek and I think Emmet saw it.

"For God's sake, Katerina just do what he says please."

"See, you have his permission. Now do it." He took away the pain but my body was still numb. I felt like I couldn't move my hand.

I looked at the floor thinking over what to do. I felt the pain and I didn't do anything yet. I couldn't look at Emmet. I felt shame because of what I was going to do.

"Katerina you don't have much time. The next time I click the button you'll die. So do it now." I had to do it. I had no other choice.

I stood up avoiding any eye contact with my mate. I looked at Peter and approached him. I grabbed him by his neck and kissed him but just as I was going to stop that voice rang in my head again. I felt disgusting for kissing Peter. No offense, to Peter but he wasn't mine and it was breaking my heart for doing this right in front of the eyes of the one that's mine.

"That's right take your time." I couldn't believe what this man was making me do. I didn't even want to think of how Emmet felt right behind me. I continued kissing him. I was thankful that Peter didn't take advantage of that and kept his mouth closed and his hands to himself.

"Ok, that's enough I believe it time to go." I quickly pulled away from the surprised face of Peter wanting the person I kissed to be the man behind me. Who probably hated me now and I would totally understand him.

I turned around full of shame and guilt. The look on his face was so awful it made me want to erase his pain immediately. I could see the hurt in his eyes.

"Emmet I'm so sorry." I wanted to kill myself for making him feel that way.

"Don't apologize just leave." The old man ordered me again. I sighed and swallowed hard looking away from him. I couldn't look him in the eyes. I just couldn't.

"Is Thomas here?"

"Yes." I felt how hard it was for him to speak right now. And I didn't blame him.

"Remind him of the ball."

"You're presence will be expected at the ball."

"I'll be there." He answered not really interested in the ball.

"Ok, then I'll show myself out," I said heading for the hallway and then out of my mate's house.

"No!" He was as quick as the light to object my leaving and grabbing my left hand exactly where the watch was, stopping me from leaving.

"You have exactly ten seconds to let go of his hand or this time he will feel it too and I promise it would hurt a lot." He threatened Emmet again.

"You're not leaving. We give them that prick back and you're staying."

I quickly pulled my hand away from his firm grab hurting both our feelings in the end.

"I can't Emmet. They won't let me stay." I said pointing at the watch. My arm was now really red and was still in pain.

"That was never their plan. They don't plan on letting me go at all." I said probably way too much but he had to know.

"We'll see about that. I will save you and I will slaughter every single one of you, mark my word." Everyone knew the last one wasn't meant for me but for the one listening.

I headed outside and in front of my car was Thomas. Very proud and happy ready to rub his victory in our faces. I've had it with those people. I needed to hurt someone. I sprinted towards him and quickly without him expecting it I punched him really hard on his face then hit him with my knee in his stomach. I grabbed his hair and dragged him on the backseat and then slammed the door at him. I pulled my dress down because it has raised up from the little action a few seconds ago.

I gave one last look at Emmet and without thinking, silently I muttered at him "I love you" and it was true. I needed him to know this before I leave. I finally saw him smile a little which made me so happy. I'll cherish this little moment for a very long time.

"You know, I don't know why you're doing all of this but one thing I know for sure is that you need me and you won't kill me." I said looking straight at Emmet's eyes. He was confused as to what I was doing.

"At least not now." I said and went straight into Emmet's embrace but not before removing the earpiece from my ear. I kept it in my hand but I really just wanted to smash it on the floor.

I slammed my lips at his sweet and warm lips with so much passion and desire. I felt his hand lurking around from my neck to my back then my waist and finally my butt, enjoying every curve I have. It felt so good to be in his hand again. I don't think I've ever risked my life as much as I'm doing right now but that didn't scare me. Not at all. It just burned me with desire for Emmet and wanting to avenge on every single one that threatens my relationship with him and most importantly his life. I wanted nothing but to stop the time and stay with him forever. However, the old man didn't waste his time and in the middle of our kiss, my hand started burning again. I continued kissing him a few more seconds until the pain got worse. And he knew it. I broke the kiss gasping for air but I knew I had little time before the old man decides that he won't need me anymore. I looked at Emmet and smiled at him.

"I'm sorry for everything. I'll be waiting for you at the ball. Find a way to get rid of this watch." That was all I could say because I couldn't bear the pain anymore.

I freed myself from his embrace and felt kind of cold without his hands around me. I then headed to the car. I stopped for second leaning on the car. I pushed the earpiece back in my ear. He was quick to talk.

"What did I tell you about disobeying me? What did you tell him?" He asked me very angry at me.

"I guess you'll never know. Now stop the f*#king pain or I swear I will go back to him until you decide to kill me!" I knew I touched a sore spot. He didn't like being told what to do but he knew I was going to do it.

"You little b*#ch!" He said and stopped the pain yet again. I was relieved and then smirked and winked at Emmett to show him I was fine. I got back in the car and speeded my way out of my mate's house. I was going back to our enemy and who knows how much the old man would want to torture me for what I did today. But I didn't care. It was worth it. And I knew that one more week and I will be gone back with the one destined for me.

Next week at the ball. That's when I will get my revenge.