Esme's POV "You're not lying, are you? This isn't a prank, right? It isn't a dream?" I asked, tears gathering in my eyes. "It's not, it's all real. I'll say it as many times as you want me to. I love you Esme and I never want to let you go." He said, his voice displaying his sincerity. "But why so suddenly? Why are you realizing this only now? Did you have to put me through all this first? Did I have to face death one more time before you finally accepted it?" I asked, tears rolling down my cheeks. "I'm so sorry, Esme. I'm really an idiot, I didn't realize sooner because I chose to turn a blind eye to it. I thought letting myself love and expressing that love would be a weakness but now I know better. You're my greatest strength and I'll do anything to keep you by my side. I never wanted to hurt you or put you in harm's way, I was just so scared." He said. "Scared of what? That I would betray you? That I would sell all your secrets to your enemies? Do you really think so little o
Esme's POV "Esme." I heard him call my name and take my hand in his so I opened my eyes. "Is what you're saying true?" He asked and I nodded. I mean who would even joke about something like that? He took a deep breath and in a split second, pulled me towards him and carried me in his arms bridal style, spinning me around. "Ethan, please stop. I'm starting to feel dizzy." I pleaded as I began to feel dizzy and nauseated. He stopped and put me down, gently helping me sit on the bed while I tried to recover. "I'm sorry I overreacted, I'm just so happy to hear the news." He apologized and I looked at him in surprise. "Really? You're not mad?" I asked, bewildered. "What would make you even think that? Of course I'm not angry." He corrected me. "Well, you've never really talked about having children and things are still a little strained between us so I was afraid….." I tried to explain but he stopped me by placing a hand over my mouth. "Listen to me Esme, you've just given me th
Esme's POVEthan returned with the doctor and she officially congratulated us both on the pregnancy. Ethan asked if the baby was healthy and the doctor assured us that everything was fine. She told Ethan to take really good care of me as this is my first pregnancy and it might be hard for me, especially due to the stress I had undergone lately.She also gave a list of foods I should eat, some exercises and things not to do during my pregnancy. She said she would come to give me a check up every week and I should call on her instantly if I experience any bleeding or discomfort. Ethan and I thanked her and she left.Preparations for our ceremony have been going on and not too surprisingly, Rachel is the most excited.Ethan has been with me every step of the way and everything has been going smoothly but deep down, I'm afraid that something might go wrong. I don't want to jinx my own happiness by thinking negatively but I can't seem to dismiss the feeling that a bigger storm is coming in
Ethan's POVWords can't express how happy I am today. When I saw her walking towards me, beautifully dressed and looking like an angel, my heart fluttered.I could sense a warm feeling growing in my chest and my heartbeat was accelerating. It felt amazing, reminding me that I am indeed alive. The past few years of my life, I wasn't living, I was merely surviving. I kept pushing on with the thought that if I conquered more Packs, became the most powerful Alpha in existence, it would somehow make up for all I had lost.But then she came along and despite all the opposition, turned me over to the light and made me realize what I was missing.I didn't need more blood and more power, I only needed love, a shoulder to fall on when I grew exhausted of having to carry all the responsibilities and bottle up all my pain. Accepting my feelings for her felt like a huge burden had been lifted from my heart. And though I'll never forget all the things that have happened to me in the Past, I've le
Esme's POV I found myself in utter disbelief. "Get away from me, you vile woman!" Ethan suddenly screamed and pushed me off of him when I tried to kiss him. Did I do something wrong? "Ethan, is something wrong? Are you OK?" I asked, worried as I tried to get closer to him again. He tried to stand up but he fell back on the bed and when I rushed towards him, he yelled at me. "Stay away from me, you witch." The words sounded like a puzzle, even though I knew what they meant. What is going on? Did something happen to him? He looks like he's in pain but he won't even let me get close to him and he keeps calling me names. Did I accidently do something to cause him to be in this state? But I followed the book exactly. I had read a book that had talked about maintaining a healthy sexual relationship and that's when I came across the topic of a man's erogenous spots. I couldn't help but wonder how Ethan would react if I pleasured him so I decided to give it a try but I didn't mean for
Ethan's POV My eyes opened suddenly and I gasped, my breath rising and falling as my heart pounded against my chest. I blinked repeatedly and tried to move but that's when I realized that my hands were bound, no, chained to something and so were my legs. I looked back to see that I had been chained to the wall. Something tightened around my neck and I realized that a shackle had been locked around my neck as well. A pit formed in my stomach, pools of adrenaline filling that pit as deja Vu or rather, recollection began to hit me. I didn't want to accept any of it until I finally looked around my surroundings and realized that I'm chained and locked up in Alpha Waylen's dungeon, just like I had been nine years ago, when my Pack was overthrown and my family was slain. I'm even wearing the same clothes. What is going on? What is happening to me? Is this a dream? Please let it be a nightmare. From what I can recall, it was Esme's and my mating ceremony. We concluded our ceremony and p
Esme's POVThe doctor finally came out after what felt like ages. I'm already at my wit's end and if she hadn't shown up when she did, I probably would have barged in to ask for answers.Despite my rousing headache, I rushed over to her as fast as I could. Rachel and Axel followed behind me.The doctor told us she wanted to speak to us privately so we went into Ethan's room."Doctor, what's going on with him? Is he alright? Can you do something?" I bombardedThe doctor tried to keep a straight face as she spoke but her defenses eventually cracked and her expression changed to a solemn one."I'm really sorry Luna Esme but there's nothing I can do for the Alpha. I've examined him and ran all sorts of tests but all have been futile so far. I only know his temperature is high and he's in a subconscious state, other than that, nothing can medically explain what's happening to him right now.I tried everything but I just can't explain it, it's beyond me.He's sick, that's for sure but this
Ethan's POV It had been seven agonizing days. The stench of the dungeon was unbearable and Ramine's corpse had reduced to bloated remains, clumps of green decaying skin littered around the dungeon floor, a work of the rats. The rats weren't the only problem as flies and insects clambered over the corpse. My vision blurred uncontrollably, my eyes were so heavy that keeping them open was torture. My stomach was churning and rumbling, my insides twisting painfully. My throat was so dry that it had become sore and my bladder was so full that I could barely move my legs because I feared that if I did, I would wet myself. I had been starved of food and water for these seven days, no one had come to see me so I couldn't ask to use the bathroom. The first few days I cried a lot, seeing Ramine in this state again made me too emotional but on the fourth day, when the hunger and thirst became unbearable, I didn't even have the strength to worry about that anymore as I battled with the hung