LOGINEsmeralda's POV Among the five that rushed over, only one of the maids who was actually the one assigned to me came very close to me to check on me.She apologized for daring to touch me, but I wink at her to not bother.After a while of hand roaming, she turned to Thorne and bowed her head in regard. "There is no strange smell from her. It was the same soap that I had prepared in Madam Esmeralda bathtub that is scenting, my Alpha.""Then what could have happened that made me feel so dizzy in her chamber to the extent that I fell unconscious for an hour? What excuse would I have given for keeping my officials waiting at the so-called urgent meeting if it wasn't for my brother’s sudden arrival from his journey?" He growled, hitting his palm on the couch's arm rest in frustration.Surely, Thorne would be angry for not being able to know whatever was the reason why he is feeling uncomfortable and irritated, but he was the one who had released Killian and prepared for a hurrying welcome
Esmeralda's POV I raised my chin as a defeatless confidence washed through my soul. Walking in the midst of the dancers, straight into the grand living room.I wasn't expecting to see the so-called high-ranking officials whom I recognized by their robes. Seeing them literally made me curl with worry, what could have brought them here?I realized that they were already on their way back when they all bowed and gave a chilling hail to the Thorne before standing up to take their leave.They were done with whatever they came here to do, and that made me blow out air from my mouth in relief.I squeezed myself beside the giant pillar that is right after the living room's door, with my head bowed so that they wouldn't recognize me and all go on their way.Different thoughts swirl through my mind, but I kept calm until they moved down the wide veranda to their various cars."This might sound rude, my Alpha but I have to say what is on my mind since I am now upgraded to your daughter-in-law a
Esmeralda's POV My body feels uneasy at the fact that whoever was tracking me has begun to show up for what they have in mind.But then again, I did not feel scared to the extent that my feelings are scattered everywhere.Yes, that is what happens when you are starting to get used to chaos, no more panicking or showing any form of weakness.I feel like an expert at this point.I reread the message again before squeezing it in my hand and then fling it inside the nearby thrash bin before going back to where I had left Lily. "I need to go back to the pack right away, my head hurts" I complained bitterly, gently rubbing my forehead."Sure, did you give the bodyguard your new phone? I can't find it on the visitor's couch," She asked, looking around to check if she would see it again."Yes, he took it back together with the credit card. You should go home to rest too. Thank you very much for making my day. So, when is the next time you will come to the pack?"Lily shrugged her shoulders,
Esmeralda's POV I went back inside the bathroom to use a new soap that has lavender flavour to bathe in case when Thorne wakes up and he calls for an investigation on me, he would not be able to claim anything on me.The scent clears off any of the aroma from the ginger powder and I am more than thankful for that.I took my time to dress up, including styling my hair, then I hurriedly jogged out of the room in search of anyone who can help me carry that old bat back into wherever he uses it as his resting space.I was relieved to find a guard standing right there, fresh into his shift and the one who was leaving had not gone far. "Thorne is sleeping in my room" I told them, they both shared a quick glance and bowed their heads back again."He does not like the vibe in my room, so you can take him back to his chamber," I said, flipping the wavy strands of her from my forehead.I turned away to step towards the direction of the grand living room when one of the guards said in a shaky v
Esmeralda's POV Thorne scrunched his nose, and even tried to scratch the edge of his nose, but I was smart enough to throw my hand into his arm so that he wouldn't be able to move away or stop himself from sniffing more of the scent. "Common, tell me why you ended up in my room? You don't usually come in here unless there is something that interests you,""You are someone that interests me, Esmeralda. But this smell coming from you is not good for my health. Why am I feeling uncomfortable and dizzy instead of wanting to put you on my lap and maybe massage your small back?" He complained bitterly as he adjusted himself to where he was sitting.Well, my grip on him keeps getting stronger and I hope this works so well that he would even forget whoever is named Esmeralda. "You still aren't telling me what brings you here, Thorne" I seethed under my breath, knowing that he is too consumed to see me making a hateful face for him.Yes, it's a major disrespect for you to give irritating expr
Esmeralda's POV I removed my left hand from my mouth and put it inside the water to feel the temperature. It was still warm, just like the way I want it, and that's because the bathtub was set to keep the water warm.I ripped open the clear bag and poured some of the ginger powder inside the bathtub, watching it as it dissolved inside the water.I looked at the little amount that was left in the bag with me. "Where can I keep this?" I whispered, carefully roaming my eyes around to find a place to keep the remaining one Killian had instructed me to.I still can't believe that this is happening.I felt a pang of unease, turned around, and saw that I hadn't locked the door properly.I rushed over to close it, but that was after I quickly glimpsed inside the room to be sure that no one was lingering around.All this my too much caution comes out of fear of getting caught with the ginger powder.I might be sentenced to death for money embezzlement considering the huge amount Killian menti
Thorne POVJust as I had said that I wanted to see the moon goddess and just discuss with her, she seemed to have heard that. Because I was asleep one minute, then the next, I found myself in a place where I didn’t even know.I hadn’t seen it before, but I felt a sense of familiarity wash over me a
Esmeralda POV “Hi there.” She said, her voice bubbly.“What do you want this time, Aurora?” I asked in a tired voice, putting up a resting face.“It’s nothing much, I just want you for something.” She shrugged nonchalantly.“How’s it that you now work with Carson? I thought it was just the former
Thorne POV“How did this come about, Aria?”She looked up from her jewelry box and gave me her attention, her brows knitted in confusion as she tried to see what I was showing her.“Oh, that? I used it to buy a car that I’ve been admiring. I was going to tell you, but you seem busy with a lot of th
Esmeralda POV “Wait, what?” I stood up from the bed instantly with a frown etched into my face.Killian’s eyes were still glossed over. He was still mindlinking someone so I left him alone to focus on what he was saying in his mind. My eyes were trained on him as I waited for what he had to say to







