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

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

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

Esme's POV"A week?!"Rachel and I exclaimed."Yes. He might last a little more than that but I doubt it. His body is growing frail and this keeps up then……""No! There must be some way to save him. He just can't……He can't die like this. Please, there has to be a way, tell me what it is. I'm willing to do anything." I broke out in tears, shivering."I'm really sorry to be the bearer of bad news, Luna but there are only two options here. Since the mate mark you placed on him is the ultimate cause of his suffering, it seems you'll have to break your bond with him, completely.You'll have to renounce your bond and go far away from him. After the bond is broken, I'm sure the effects of the curse will cease." Irma explained and I collapsed.Rachel held me up while I covered my mouth with my hand to muffle my cries.Of all the options in the world, I had never expected this. If we truly are fated mates then why does our bond hurt him?I thought we could finally be together but now I realize

Esme's POV I woke up in my bed, my head pounding. I sat up groggily and tried to get up but my feet felt cramped. What am I doing here in the first place? And where's Ethan? I try to recall the events that could have led up to this point but my head is all fuzzy. "Esme, are you OK?" Solar asked. "Yeah, I think I'm fine but what happened?" I asked. "Irma told us the reason Ethan is currently indisposed. You decided we were going on a quest to find the blessed flower but Rachel tried to stop us." Solar recounted and everything suddenly started coming back to me. Rachel had called in the doctor who injected me with something and the next minute, I was losing consciousness. Just what did they do to me? And how long have I been asleep? I rushed towards the door and tried to open it but it was locked from the outside. No, no. I banged on the door, trying to see if I could catch the attention of anyone nearby. "Hello? Hello? Is someone out there? Please open the door." I called a