Stella asked, "Alaric, are you going to pursue Emma?" Alaric nodded solemnly. "Yes. I missed my chance once. I won't miss it again." He'd left Emma in the beginning because of clan matters. Plus, he hadn't realized that he'd already fallen for her. At the time, he'd just assumed that whatever he was feeling was because Emma was unlike any other female he'd met in the past. However, he often found himself thinking of her when he returned home. It was the surge of genuine delight when he saw her at Amara's birthday banquet that clued him in. Only then did he realize that he'd missed her and that he wanted to stay by her side. He had planned to look for her after the banquet. Unfortunately, something came up. Malrik, that absolute nutter, had decided to screw him over. He'd been accompanied by two elders from Starhaven at the time. As a result, he hadn't fought back when Malrik attacked him. After all, he needed to avoid exposing his true strength and jeopardizing his abdication as heir. Then, he used his injuries as an excuse to remain on Central Planet. Still, he couldn't exactly visit Emma since he'd injured his face. In the end, he could only follow her around like some lost invisible puppy whenever she went out. Alas, Emma rarely left the estate. After that, she became pregnant with Silas' baby and went to all Four Domains to find him. Alaric followed in secret but never dared to get too close. He never stepped a toe out of line until… the incident with Drake. He had nearly been too late. He could still remember the panic he'd felt when he saw Emma and an unconscious Drake getting swept away by an avalanche. So, he secretly rescued them both and healed Emma. Nevertheless, he didn't dare reveal himself as his face had yet to heal. So, he could only wait for Drake to wake up.He hadn't expected Drake to take Emma straight back to Aquadome. "Alaric, Emma's mates don't seem very welcoming, especially not to you," Stella said, watching Alaric absentmindedly organize his medical tools. Then, she finally asked, "Will they even agree to let you become one of her mates?" Alaric wasn't Emma's match, so he would need Emma's mates' approval to pursue anything with her. Stella had a feeling that Lucien and Marcus would be a massive obstacle to Alaric's success in winning the female. As if those two weren't bad enough, Emma even had Calum and Silas for mates. Alaric's chances were looking worryingly slim. "It won't be easy," Alaric admitted. After a beat, he continued confidently, "But I'm confident she'll let me stay." He had already won Corvin over and knew where Edric stood on the matter. Edric wouldn't protest his addition as long as he treated Emma well.Plus, Lucien was currently his patient. He had a good feeling that Lucien would come around sooner or later. As for Marcus and Calum… Those two might have short fuses, but Alaric didn't consider them as threats. His real threat was Silas. That was one sly male. And then there was Malrik, who hadn't shown up yet. Alaric suddenly quirked his lips into a grin as Malrik's face came to mind. He had always liked succubi. Stella shivered at the sight of his smile. "Alaric… you look scary when you smile like that." "Do I?" Alaric pulled out a mirror and checked his reflection. "I think I look great." Stella pursed her lips and said nothing. Sure, you do. …Meanwhile, Emma had made herself comfortable on her bed and was now watching as the freshly showered and fully covered Silas approached. Suddenly, she inquired, "Is Remy still inside your chest? He's been asleep all day. Why hasn't he woken up?" Silas knelt on the bed and pulled his shirt open to show her how Remy was doing. Remy was still curled up inside his little "house," fast asleep. "Remy ate a piece of the Crescent Divine Tree vine that Calum gave him. He's digesting it now." Emma immediately pieced the puzzle together. "Is it similar to what happened when he had the Ebonheart Fruit?" Silas nodded in affirmation. "Exactly." Emma reached over and touched Remy gently. Remy instinctively nuzzled against her fingertip even in his sleep. She looked at Silas with anticipation. "He'll be able to leave your body once he wakes?" She remembered Silas saying that Remy would be able to become a normal baby once Remy absorbed enough energy. "Yes." Silas took her hand and kissed her fingertips lightly. "However, he might take longer this time." He started to lie down beside her, but Emma stopped him. She smiled at him sweetly as she said, "Since Remy won't wake for the time being… Silas, you should change." "Change?" A bad feeling crawled up Silas' spine. Emma took out an elegant box from her storage band. "I picked this out just for you. You're going to love it." She pushed the box into his arms and said impishly, "Silas, I want you to open it. Right here." Silas looked at the box and at the mischievous smile playing at her lips and knew right then that he was in deep trouble.