Eleanor hid in a patient's ward for the rest of the day. She couldn't face Emma, not after what happened back there in the storage room. She felt ashamed of her actions and wished she could hide forever.She obviously was not thinking straight when she let Drakken take her right there in the hospital. Emma was right. What if someone else had seen them? Eleanor would never show up to work again if that had happened.Work hours were soon over and Eleanor sneaked back out of the patient's ward she'd been hiding, keeping her eyes peeled for Emma. She planned to avoid her even if it was just for today.Emma was nowhere in sight, so she took the opportunity and fled from the clinic- only for Eleanor to walk into her at the entrance doors."I've been looking everywhere for you," Eleanor lied, smiling nervously. "There you are.""Cut it out. I know you've been hiding." Emma shook her head, crossing both arms over her chest. "So we're even now, huh?""What?""You've previously walked in on me
Eleanor woke up the next morning in a better mood, enjoying the warmth of the morning sun that seeped in through her curtains. She hummed as she brushed her teeth, and sang as she smoothened out the creases on her bed.Last night's conversation with Emma made her feel like she now had total control over things. Which she did if she executed her plans well without fail. The Lunaqueen’s kind gesture was also an added boost. It would've been a shit show if both parents disliked her.Drakken's father was like a difficult problem to solve, and Eleanor wasn't mentally ready to venture into that yet. She had bigger things that needed her focus.Eleanor couldn't hide the smile on her face even when Evie walked in."Good morning, Miss.""It's a good morning indeed, Evie," Eleanor beamed. "Even the birds outside chirp merrily."The maid eyed her suspiciously. "Do you care to share why you're unusually enthusiastic this morning?"Eleanor waved her off with a scoff that sounded like a laugh. "I'm
In his study, Drakken went through the list of meetings to be attended the following week. The other piles of files on his desk lay there unattended, but they weren't his cup of tea. He had spent the whole day sorting out his meeting schedules for the weeks to come."Is this all?" he asked Duncan who stood a few feet away from him."I believe so. All meetings for next week are to be held here in the palace," Duncan informed him. "The alphas already agreed on it."It was a convenient arrangement for him. Drakken nodded in satisfaction, putting the files aside. Duncan seemed like he still had more to say but was unsure of himself."Is there something else I should know?" Drakken asked. "Tell me.""The vampire king wants to know if you'd be free tomorrow.""For what reason?" Drakken wondered. He'd been avoiding the man like a plague the same way as his daughter. Were his actions becoming too noticeable?"He says he has a lot to discuss with you and would be honored if you'd create time t
Gwendolyn was speaking to him but all Drakken wanted to do was go after Eleanor. His wolf threatened to burst out and Drakken took control of it this time, fighting an inner turmoil.If he left and went after Eleanor, Gwendolyn's suspicions might raise. Drakken felt like he was pulled in two different directions with his wolf wanting to act on impulse, and him trying to act rational about the situation.She shot up an eyebrow, expecting a response from him. "I want to know how you are connected with that girl. She would not have walked in here so easily if you both are not very acquainted.""She is..." his wolf wanted her to know Eleanor was his mate, but Drakken knew better. He paused, rearranging his thoughts. "She...""Are you perhaps sleeping with her? Is that what this is about?" her eyes searched his face to read his reaction to her accusation."I am not sleeping with her," he quickly denied. "She is nothing.""I am no fool, Drakken." Gwen stepped closer to him. "She is one of y
Eleanor came back from a night stroll that was meant to clear the disturbing thoughts from her head. She couldn't say it worked because she still felt worse. The image of Drakken and the vampire princess kissing played in her mind like a broken record. Eleanor could not get it to go away.Her plan to make him jealous was failing before she even began. She found Drakken's beta standing in front of her room when she climbed back up and frowned. What does he want?Duncan turned to stare at Eleanor as she approached him."Do you need anything?" she inquired."The AlphaKing gave instructions to check on you but you weren't in."She wasn't a child, Eleanor thought. He didn't need to act like he cared when he had another woman in his room."I went for a stroll," she replied. "I am fine on my own.""It's not safe to be out this late at night."A huff escaped her lips. "I'll do whatever it is I want."He waited as she went into the room and closed the door behind her, then she heard his footst
As more days passed and the healing school graduation ceremony approached, work doubled for all student workers. Including Eleanor. They were all gathered in the lobby that afternoon after an intensive medical practice session.Eleanor stretched out her bones while they waited for Emma, feeling sore all over from hours of standing. The chattering from everyone came to a stop when Emma stepped out of her office to address them.She did a headcount to check if they were all present, but just one person was missing."Why don't I see Merit?" Emma asked with a scowl.One of them from the crowd spoke up. "She told me she needed to attend to an important issue before running off somewhere.""What the hell could be more important than this?" Emma asked no one in particular, then went back to the matter at hand. "Anyway, I want to commend you all for such a job well done over the past months. I appreciate everyone who has contributed to this healing school wholeheartedly."Eleanor smiled at he
Seeing this two together was somehow strange to Eleanor. Merit and Benjamin were a pair she never thought she'd witness. They kept their voices so low she couldn't comprehend what they talked about, and when they finally noticed her presence, Benjamin smiled considerably, twisting in her direction to give her a good picture of his muscular physique.Then he took slow steps to where she stood. "There you are."Eleanor returned his smile with a confused frown. "What are you two doing out in the dark?""I was just asking Merit here your whereabouts. I couldn't find you anywhere around." He turned to Merit who was surprisingly quiet. So unlike her. "Isn't that right?"They shared a look and Eleanor felt like she was missing out on something. "He's right." The other bit out with a faux smile. "I spend most of my time these days studying for the exams that it's hard to get a hold of me," Eleanor admitted, not taking the matter seriously."And how's that going?" Benjamin asked as he walked
The more days that passed brought Drakken nothing but strife and agitation. He'd been watching Eleanor and his brother gallivant around the palace like lovebirds and he couldn't do anything about it. Drakken was mad at himself. Even his wolf had retreated and remained dormant.He watched Benjamin escort Eleanor to the palace after work through his study window every other night. She always looked happy talking to him and laughed often, more than she had ever done with Drakken. It never failed to make his stomach churn with jealousy.He'd made a fool of himself. Fighting his brother over Eleanor would make him look even more stupid. She was clearly mad at him, and getting closer to Benjamin was a bigger torment than ignoring him. But Eleanor did both.He had recently visited Emma as an excuse to go to the clinic, hoping to run into Eleanor there. Again, Benjamin was there with her. He was always there, tutoring her about flower potions and what they cured. Apparently, there was an exam