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Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 24
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,
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 25
Esme's POVThis is probably the first time I've been a guest in a party and though it's exciting, it's equally terrifying.With Norn's ceremony just two days away, the atmosphere is festive but this doesn't give me much time.Alpha Theon is hosting a small party in honor of mine and Ethan's presence. It seems to be a blessing in disguise as I can finally talk to Raiden without seeming suspicious.The party's in full swing, everyone's enjoying themselves and Ethan is thankfully distracted as Alpha Theon engages him in conversation.Now is the perfect time to strike.I look for Raiden in the crowd - Norn thankfully gave a description and it's not long before I lay eyes on him.He's standing at the end of the room and having a drink while he observes everyone. This action of his definitely seems suspicious to me but like Ethan had said, he doesn't look suspicious at all. He rather looks harmless and seems to be watching all the movement around him, as if looking out for any signs of trou
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 26
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
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 27
Esme's POVAfter walking for some time, I finally arrived at the cottage and took a deep breath before opening the door, going into it.There is no one inside as expected. It seems my suspicions were correct.I sighed and took a seat on a chair placed in the center, a small smile forming at the edge of my lips."You can come out now, Norn." I called and waited patiently as the Princess took her sweet time to finally come out of her hiding place."I saw you sneaking out of the palace so I followed you. Is Derek….." She began explaining but I quickly cut her off."Just cut the act already, will you? You and I both know what's really going on. I just want to know why. What's your motive behind all of this?" I questioned with a crooked smile.Her face turned pale instantly but then switched to that of confusion."What are you talking about? Are you alright?" She questioned, her voice laced with concern but when she saw that I wasn't buying it, she finally put an end to her pretense, break
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 28
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
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 29
Ethan's POV I couldn't tell why but my body rippled with anxiety. A pit was forming in my stomach and it was getting larger by the minute. I only get this feeling when something terribly wrong is about to happen and unfortunately, my instincts are never wrong. But what could be the problem? Tomorrow is Norn's mating ceremony and the preparations seem to be going extremely well. Nothing is out of the ordinary except Esme's behavior. Which I can't really account for because she's weird - in a cute way. She suddenly asked me about Norn and the next day, I saw her talking to Raiden. For some weird reason, I couldn't stand the sight of her getting so chummy with Raiden so I left and never got to know what they were talking about. It's not like I care anyway. I know that girl is up to something but I just can't figure out what it is. I really hope she doesn't do anything stupid. I haven't seen her in a while, I should go check up on her. I headed to our room and found it empty. She m
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 30
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
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 31
Esme's POV"You really have no idea what I've been through these past few days. I felt so guilty for not being able to protect you. I may seem impenetrable but I have feelings as well and I've suffered enough loss to make me numb but whenever you're in danger, I experience emotions that I can't control, fear, anxiety and confusion.You died back in the field, outside of the destroyed cottage and do you know what you said to me just before you died? You told me you loved me and it made me realize something, the reason why I can't stand seeing you in pain or even the thought of your death, and it's because I care about you deeply." He said and I held his hand, it felt so warm and comforting.I reached for his face and ran my fingers over the stubble on his cheeks, wanting nothing more than to kiss him.He touched my hand on his face, holding it in his."It took me almost dying twice for you to realize that." I blurted and he sighed exasperatedly."The point is, you might annoy me most o
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Esme's POV"Uh…. How do we get down? Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't recall there being a rope in the bag." I said."There isn't. There has to be some kind of way through it since there isn't a way around it. I'll take a look." He said and moved away and though I wanted to stop him, I resisted the urge."It's just as I thought." I suddenly heard him blurt out."Did you find something?" I asked as I made my way to the spot which he was crouched over."There's a rope ladder here. It's been set securely in place and seems to go all the way down." He mentioned it to me and I touched the ladder, confirming how sturdy it was. I didn't know if to consider this a good thing.A prepared ladder just sitting around waiting here for us might not be a good sign, I don't even know what we should expect."Who could have put it here?" I asked briskly."I don't know and I don't think we should be worrying about that at the moment. We'll have to get down and keep our guard up since there's so much
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 70
Esme's POV Tanika. Alpha Waylen. Nightwalker Pack. These words kept swirling in my head. The things she had just said, none of them made any sense. I have no business with Tanika and the Night Walker Pack. Besides, Tanika is dead, Ethan said he killed her himself. Even if she survived by some miracle, what on earth would she be doing in the Forbidden Zone? She couldn't possibly be the one standing in front of me, this has to be a trick. I need to get this girl, whoever she is to leave me alone and I have to find Axel so we can get out of this hole as soon as possible. "That's not possible, you're lying." I blurted. "Arlene, why would you say that?" She asked and tried to touch my face but I dodged her advances. "Don't call me that and stay away from me. I need to get out of here, I have to find Axel." I said and limped away, trying to go as far away as I could from her but her next words paused me in my tracks. "Don't you want to know the truth? The truth of your existence? Don
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 69
Esme's POV "Uh…. How do we get down? Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't recall there being a rope in the bag." I said. "There isn't. There has to be some kind of way through it since there isn't a way around it. I'll take a look." He said and moved away and though I wanted to stop him, I resisted the urge. "It's just as I thought." I suddenly heard him blurt out. "Did you find something?" I asked as I made my way to the spot which he was crouched over. "There's a rope ladder here. It's been set securely in place and seems to go all the way down." He mentioned it to me and I touched the ladder, confirming how sturdy it was. I didn't know if to consider this a good thing. A prepared ladder just sitting around waiting here for us might not be a good sign, I don't even know what we should expect. "Who could have put it here?" I asked briskly. "I don't know and I don't think we should be worrying about that at the moment. We'll have to get down and keep our guard up since there's s
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 68
Esme's POVA wonderful aroma tickled my senses, causing me to turn sideways but my eyes forced open when a sharp pain from my leg hit me.I groaned and tossed the blanket wrapped around me to the side before rising a bit, carefully sitting up. I feel really groggy and my body isn't even cooperating. I scratched at my eyes and yawned, stretching a bit. The delicious smell came again and I looked around to see Axel, he was sitting by the fire and seemed to be cooking something."You're finally awake, good morning." He greeted me with a smile while I replied accordingly."Good morning.""How do you feel?" He asked and I paused for a bit, trying to find the best way to describe how I felt."Honestly, I don't feel good at all. My leg still hurts, though not as bad as yesterday, it's painful but bearable. I feel tired, my throat's a bit dry and the nausea's back again. I feel bloated and my boobs hurt, they're swollen." I surmised."That's a good sign." He sighed."What?""You're only exper
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 67
Esme's POV"What?!" I blurted weakly."If I'm ever going to have a chance to finish the mission, I can't lose a leg. Please there has to be some other way." I pleaded, my eyes watering.The thought of my leg being cut off, coupled with the pain, wasn't something I wanted to imagine."There's only one other way I can think of but it's not guaranteed. If it doesn't work, the poison will still be able to get to your heart and kill you." He suggested"Just try it at least, please." I begged and he took a deep breath. He brought out a pair of pants and tore it into long strips before tying one very tightly at the start of the swelling and he did the same at the end, towards my foot."What are you going to do?" I couldn't help but ask. "I'm going to try to see if I can get the poison to flow out with your blood, that's why I tied up your leg, so it wouldn't be able to spread. I'll cut open the swelling and we can let the blood flow out. I'll cauterize the wound right after but it's going to
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 66
Esme's POVMy scream rented the air as soon as my eyes darted to the ground. Leafy vines had wrapped around my legs and were moving up my body fast.The vines moved smoothly on their own, surrounding my body and holding me tightly in place. What kind of plant is this? And how can it move so fluidly on its own? It seems to be intelligent as well, going for my legs first.Axel rushed over and his eyes widened when he saw my current dilemma."Esme!" He called out worriedly before pausing. He took a few steps back, creating a good distance between us.If he gets too close, the vines might ensnare him as well and we'll both be in trouble."Please stop struggling, these are carnivorous vines. If you move too much, it might try to harm you." He warned and I paused, my heart beating wildly in my chest.A leafy and thorn filled vine creeped over to me and wrapped around my body, shredding my clothes. Wait a minute, it seems like it's trying to gain access to my skin. After having escaped deat
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 65
Esme's POV "Wow. It's so phantasmagoric. Looking through this boundary, the Forbidden Zone seems so beautiful but it's the deadliest place in existence." Axel commented. "I agree with you completely, it's so beautiful but we have to be careful. You remember what Irma said, looks are often deceiving." I reminded him. I moved behind him and opened the backpack, placing the traveler's stone in it. "Let's go." I beckoned and we both walked through the boundary and into the Forbidden Zone. The place was massive, spanning for miles but also really beautiful with huge trees, clear skies and nice vegetation. The air felt cool and relaxing, the songs of beautiful birds filled the air and butterflies littered the place, flying around the low grasses. This place feels like it was created right out of a dream, it looks like paradise. "The view is awesome and I've never seen trees like these before, the flowers are pretty." I blurted. "Trees like these are rather rare, they grow naturally i
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 64
Esme's POV"What? What do you mean by that?" I asked, still not putting my knife away."I knew you were coming, long before you even came up with the plan. I wouldn't be a seer if I didn't know this, would I?" She asked softly.Damn it. I had royally underestimated this woman and I had completely forgotten the fact that she was clairvoyant.But if she knew I was coming, is it possible that this is a trap? Is that perhaps why Rachel had not reacted when Axel and I passed by? Does she already know as well? I wouldn't be surprised now if several guards burst through that door any minute.This is all just so hard to deal with."Cast your fears away, dear. Rachel doesn't know a thing." She said as if reading my mind."Why should I believe a single word you say? You're Rachel's friend after all. You could be trying to trick me." I countered."Yes, but I wouldn't gain anything from that, would I? By the time I arrived, I already knew the plans that Rachel had for you. I knew she was going to
Healing The Damaged Alpha Chapter 63
Esme's POVI put on the guard's clothes and braided my hair into a ponytail before wrapping the braided part round and round in a circular pattern, holding it in place with a bobby pin and putting on a cap to cover it.I looked in the mirror and was satisfied with how I looked so I left."I'm done." I alerted and he paused to take a good look at me. I could see a smile stretching the edge of his lips."Is my disguise convincing enough or am I missing something?" I asked in a fret."No, you aren't missing anything. Your disguise is pretty convincing. I'm rather surprised how good you look even in men's clothes." He said and I didn't have time to decide if he was either flirting or just teasing."Alright, let's go." I urged and we both headed for the door. But I quickly made a stop at my bedside table to grab the fruit knife just in case I might really need it.He went out first and when he told me the coast was clear, I followed.He locked the door from the outside but left the key in
