KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 28.ALEXANDER’S POV.Originally, I did not plan on coming to the first assessment, or most of to be honest—all these are way too basic for me to concern myself with. The real assessment are way ahead of the students so this is nothing to concern myself with, not when I have other things on my plate to worry about.However, my entire perceptive on this has changed since the minute my woman joined and became a part of it, and though I have no plans of stepping to her aid, it does not stop me from being concerned about her.As the Crown Prince, I remain impartial, and need to uphold the same stance with them all. Besides, I brought her here to see her capabilities as well, it would be wrong for me to interfere and I have no plans of doing so. Not to mention, if I do try something I am sure she would not like it so there is no point to try something like that. However, before being the crown prince
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 28.ESMERALDA’S POV.My body hurts, and I think I have fractured my left leg ankle. I stared at the sky, letting out heavy breaths as the sounds in the background increased, cheers in celebration of me getting my ass kicked—so loud, I should be feeling depressed to have so many people glad to see me fail.But I was fucking happy.A smile made its way on my face as I stared at the dark sky, the clouds angry and dark. The sun hid under the wrath of the clouds, and it grumbled. I felt it on my skin before I realized it—the light drizzle began to fall, the grounds becoming wet due to the rain.I should get up, but I did not. The leg which I suspect the fracture to come from laid on the ground, while I folded the other at my knee. My chest heaved up and down as I breathed out, one hand laid by my side while the other rested on my belly.I did it. I passed this round.Sure, I failed two round and only won one—but that is enough for me to stay. I may have been confident to
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 29.ESMERALDA’S POV.The moment we entered the academy, Zayde led me to the nearby chairs by the entrance so I could settle down while he went to get a warm blanket for me as we were both wet from the rain. It was as he settled me down did I truly look at him, and took in his features.He is wet from the rain as well, so his hair stuck to his forehead, giving him a messy look. Even while wet, he still looked good—no wonder most of the women were crushing on him. And without a doubt, I would be on their hate list, despite them not knowing that we are not even friends to begin with.I mean the man kicked my ass again! How can they suspect there to be anything between us? Come on, they should be logical.A sigh escaped my lips as I tapped my fingers against the seat while I awaited his return, for I could feel my cloth clinging onto my body, and suddenly, the breeze felt cold. Our body allo
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 30.ESMERALDA’S POV.Blood rushed to my cheeks, and though his gaze was still set ahead, not on me, I found myself looking away in embarrassment, feeling like a deer caught in headlights. My hold around his neck tightened unintentionally, but I happened to realize it quickly so I loosened it, then cleared my throat slightly.“I was not staring,” I lied, trying to save some face for myself. How embarrassing would it be to be caught staring? I already feel shy being in his arms like this, knowing fully well how wrong this is—but it does not change the fact that deep down, I enjoy it.If I dare say, I even forgot that this is supposed to be wrong. Not when I am with him like this, not when he treats me this way.My words had him turning his head around, still walking as he held my gaze, his stern expression not wavering as he responded to my words. “I hate lies the most,” he stated, his tone his usual cold one. His eyes narrowed slightly, and though it did not feel th
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 31.ESMERALDA’S POV.My feet moved forward on their own accord, carrying me in his direction. His gaze remained set in my direction—his expression difficult to read and yet, that unmoving stare made my insides curl. Being under his scrutinizing gaze like that, I felt like a deer caught in head lights, but I did not feel the need to shy or hide away.Instead, a small smile made its way on my face as I went and stood in front of him, then extended my hand out which held his coat, “Thank you for this,” I whispered, surprised my voice came out that low. When I spoke again, my voice was clearer. “And thank you for…everything.”He did not say anything. Instead, he took the coat from me, then dropped it on the couch beside him, uncaring how it landed nor moving his gaze away from me. My gaze followed the coat though, a bit taken aback by how casually he could toss it away like that.Fox fur coats are only worn by the royals, and it is hella expensive and valuable. A norma
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 32.ESMERALDA’S POV.The thought, and quite possible question died in my throat when he removed the pin holding my hair into a bun, and it cascaded down my back, the cold, wet strands sticking to my exposed neck. It did not last for long however, before I felt his fingers running through the hair slowly, and my breath got held in my throat when his fingers, ever so carefully, ever so feathery, touched the nape of my neck.Goosebumps appeared on my skin, the good kind though as small, electric feels run through my body. But, there was nothing bad about it—rather, I found myself yearning for it, for his fingers to brush my skin again.He ran his fingers through my hair a couple of times, almost absentmindedly while I sat there, my breath held in my throat and my fingers fiddling as I waited with baited breath. Despite the vast, massive space of the wing, it felt too small, and I was overly aware of his presence there, behind me, and his fingers right in my hair.Norm
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 33.ESMERALDA’S POV.His lips moved against mine, but there was nothing slow, or soft about it. No. The minute his lips touched mine, it felt as though fire spread through our bodies, my body, as his arms wrapped around me, and mine, around him.He pulled me impossibly closer to him, and in a swift move, I found myself straddling him as our lips moved against each other. His own was dominating, catching me off guard to the point that I was barely able to keep up. Heavy breaths mingled as one, hands moving all around each other, bodies pressed as one and the heat against each other’s skin evident.Every rational sense evaded my mind at the feel of his hands around my body, and his lips on mine. They felt intoxicating—his scent, it overwhelmed my senses. When his hand found the nape of my neck, pulling me closer to him, my back arched against his—my fingers running through his silky hair, gripping it as I kissed him back with every fervor that has been brewing in me.
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 34.ESMERALDA’S POV.Anthony’s face was so close to mine, I could practically feel his breath on my face. It took a second for me to realize the position we were in. He had my hands pinned above me—having stopped my attack—one that he obviously knew and anticipated all too well because we used to practice together back in the pack. He knows my fighting style better than anyone.My eyes narrowed as the position registered in my mind, and I found myself snatching my hand out of his hold. He let go, for deep down I knew I am no match for his alpha strength. Once I have gotten the chance to get away from him though, I took a few steps away, putting a reasonable distance between us while he hoarded the door.Looking around, I realized we are in some sort of utility room where the weapons are kept. It was pretty big though—about the size of our dorm rooms. I took note of the windows there, realizing they are both locked.I turned around to face him, eyes narrowed still.