CHAPTER EIGHT:THE TRANCE

Ezra's pov

I feel relieved as I settle down to my meal. The invitation I sent to Kaile was something very intentional. I know he isn't mated yet and he might not even be thinking about it anytime soon. It was also a strategy to show off my beautiful mate even though I'm not interested in her. We are both going to be mated soon but I still feel drawn to my first love. She appears in my dream once in a while so her memory still remains fresh. I will have prefer to remain single but the pack boards won't allow that. I was drawn from my thoughts by a hand which trailed my neck down to my face. Looking up, all to see it is Lydia. A silent sigh escaped my lips as I force a smile towards her.

“Good morning, Alpha.”

“Morning.” I reply her coldly.

“When did you arrive at the pack? I heard that you followed your brother somewhere.” I enquire.

“Yes, I did. I arrived this morning.”

“Where did you go to if I my ask?” I can see hesitation as I ask her the question. Why is she hesitating? Is she hiding something?

“Nowhere in particular. He was just preparing me for tomorrow's mating ceremony. I must look my best and not look contest to my Alpha.” She beamed.

Her lies is quite convincing but I don't believe her a bit. I will definitely find out where she went to and why. 

“I have a question to ask my Lord…”

“Can we do this after my meals?” I cut in.

“Ohh…no problem, Lord.”

I don't know why I find her presence irritating but I'm left with no choice. She is going to be my mate in the next twenty four hours after all. This is true, the mating ceremony is very near. After done with my breakfast, I summoned Romeo, my second in command who came to meet me. There is something I like about Romeo, he is so respectful and obedient and this realization gives me more assurance about marrying his sister. After asking him to sit, I got straight to the point.

“How is the preparation of the mating ceremony going? It is very near now and I expect everything to be ready.” It is Romeo that I out in charge of the ceremony so he should be able to account.

“Yes, my Lord. Everything is ready. I've sent your invitation to everyone you asked me to and they've all acknowledged it meaning they are doubt to be around.”

“It's all good then. I don't want any flop tomorrow. Make sure it goes well. And ensure that every palace worker looks presentable.” I conclude.

“Yes, I will.”

Not long after Romeo leaves my sight, one of my maid come in with my well furnished regalie outfit.

“I greet you, Alpha. Your outfit is ready. Kindly test it.” I nod in response as she help me put it on. I gasp when I see my reflection in the mirror. The outfit fits me so well bringing out a handsome, furnished man. I turn around with pride curving my lips into a smile. Tomorrow is really going to be loud and I will definitely be the talk of the town. 

Kaile’s pov

My mind has really been restless after Reuben confronted me about my decision to take Eve along to the mating ceremony. I cannot possibly go alone but still is this not going to be a wrong decision to take for me? I try to shrug this tauntings away but it keeps tugging my heart. Just once! I promise after this once, I won't take her along with me to any occasion. I convinced myself and it seems to work, I have peace of mind about the case. Ss promised, I sent a beautiful princess dress to Eve with jewelries to accompany it. I know Eve to be a beautiful lady but she might be more stunning tomorrow. The dress is worth it. I lay my head against my bed, my mind running a marathon them I fell a hot liquid flowing down my nostrils. Tracing my hand there, I realized it was, Blood! Blood? My heart skips a bit then I fell into a trance.

“Kaile, Kaile, save me.”

“Eve? I'm coming for you. Hang on.”

I regained consciousness after this. More blood dripped down my nose as I recall the memories I had with Eve, the prompting of the name I gave to the rescued lady. Each time I remember what went wrong, I feel bad and experience this blood flow. Nemesis is definitely coming and I must prepare for it, I deserve any treatment that comes from this. With a sigh, I close my eyes in defeat. I need to stop thinking about her. I need to distract myself from her thoughts that fill my mind. I stand up and find my way to the balcony inhaling fresh air to calm myself. The breeze was soothing, a contrast to what I feel. Up in the sky, the full moon stand aloof bringing light to it's environment. Then I am reminded, I should have a mate as well. It's high time I do. Let the heavens have their way. Without my awareness, my mind drifted to that night, when I rescued Eve from the hand of the wolves. The look on her face flashed briefly in my mind. She looked helpless, innocent, naive and harmless at once. She could not even defend herself not alone scream for help. Was that how eager she was to die? Or is there something else attached to this? Why is it that when she was attacked has to fall along with the day I had my walk? At this point, Reuben's words comes ringing in my ear. Is she here to accomplish a mission? Oh no… Eve… Is she back for her revenge? My heart skips a bit about this realization. Is this really true or it's just my delusional imagination?