Esme's POVAlpha Theon and his entourage instantly approached us and I was surprised to see him give Ethan a hug."Ethan, it's been such a long time. You should visit more." He said."I would but you know that when duty calls, I barely have any spare time." Ethan replied."You've used that excuse way too many times but I understand that you're not a gregarious man. I deeply apologize for calling on you so suddenly, I hope you experienced no inconveniences during the trip." Alpha Theon inquired."It was certainly on short notice but there's really nothing I can't handle." Ethan said with a small smile while I just watched the exchange in awe.This is the most social I've ever seen him. Alpha Theon finally turned to me."And who is this lovely lady you have with you?" He asked politely."She's my ma…..my Luna." Ethan answered while I fought to hide my smile. He had just called me his Luna for the first time."Congratulations Ethan, I'm glad that you finally found your better half and s

Esme's POVI walked back to my room, determined to expose Raiden and finally bring the truth to light.Upon opening the door, I see that Ethan has just finished getting dressed."Where were you?" He asked as I got into the room and closed the door behind me."I was gone for only a short time, did you miss me?" I questioned back."Should have known talking to you is no different than talking to a log." He mumbled."I was with Norn, she was just showing me around. Besides, you went to have a bath so I figured you needed privacy." I explained and he sat on the sofa."If you have anything to talk about, say it now, you only have one hour of my time." He said and I smiled, realizing that he intends to keep his promise.I moved to sit next to him on the couch but he moved away from me, creating a good amount of space between us."Not so close. You only need your lips to do the talking." He said and I rolled my eyes. Now would be the perfect time to get some information on the royal family,

Esme's POVI didn't get the chance to talk to Norn yesterday because of the party so I woke up really early today so I'd be able to talk to her before she becomes engulfed in the ceremony preparations.I took a bath, dressed up and left the room. Ethan was already awake but didn't bother questioning me about why I was awake and getting ready so early. I'm grateful for that since I won't have to come up with a lie so early in the morning.The hallway was slightly dark as the sun was still absent from the sky.I got to Norn's room and knocked on her door. It took a good amount of effort before the door finally opened to reveal a sleep ridden and disheveled Norn in front of me.Her hair was a mess but I didn't have time to worry about that."Esme?" She questioned but I went in and closed the door behind me before grabbing her hand and taking her with me to her bed so we could both take a seat."What's the matter? Is something wrong?" She questioned, finally beginning to snap out of her d

Esme's POVShe's right. I don't deserve Ethan, I've caused him nothing but trouble ever since I arrived.I wasn't there for him in his time of need, I can't imagine what he's been through or the demons he's still fighting and even if I can't do anything for him, I know one thing.And that's that I love him. I love him with my entire heart and I won't let someone like her take him away from me.I may not be worthy of Ethan but goddess Selene made him my mate for a reason so I won't let go of him no matter what. I'll make up for the times when he suffered alone by filling his life with happiness, I'll bring a smile back to his face."Do you really think that you're good for Ethan? You're clearly not. You're obsessed with Ethan and you know it, you don't love him.If you truly loved him, his happiness would make you happy. Love is all about sacrifice but you would never understand. You're spoiled and used to getting everything you want but I won't let you get your claws on my mate, I'll

Esme's POVI was plunging downwards, surrounded by darkness. It felt like I was trapped in an abyss, sinking deeper and deeper without stopping. It felt peaceful and quiet but lonely at the same time. I really don't know how long I've been here but it's been serene.Looking to the top, it seems to be impossibly far away and completely out of my reach but the light it's emitting is completely different from the darkness that had swallowed me whole. It is……fascinating.But I know the clear difference. I have nothing to do with that part anymore. I'm in the jaws of death and there's so turning back, I'm just glad I got to see Ethan one last time.I close my eyes and release a breath, submitting myself to the will of the afterlife. I hope this is just a journey and I won't have to be lonely for the rest of eternity, I want to reunite with my parents. I miss them so much and I have a lot to tell them.I kept descending but I suddenly stopped as I felt a strange energy surround. What's goin