KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 36.ESMERALDA’S POV.Perhaps, I am being a bit overly cautious and paranoid, but I could swear when I stepped into the canteen, the air changed. Not in a domineering way that commands everyone to turn around and look at you type of way, but in a I could feel some people’s gaze on me—and it was judging. The light murmurs that accompanied only proved my thoughts.I ignored them, as I made my way towards where the food is. Picking up a plate, I scooped up just the right amount of everything I want on my tray, moving from one night to another till I had got everything to my fill, all the while pretending as if I could not hear the whispers about me—I got a whiff of what the reason for their murmurs is, and to be honest, of all that had happened yesterday, I had forgotten about that part that somehow turns out to be something big for them.Shaking my head, I left the line upon getting everything I wanted, then made my way towards our usual table, not too surprised to fi
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 37.ESMERALDA’S POV.I could not help myself, I am pretty sure the look on my face pretty much spoke for me, but he did not seem to get it and it does not seem as though anyone in the table is willing to break the ice.So, I turned around to face him, my expression yawing black as I found myself asking. “What do you think you are doing?” I asked, my question directed towards the man that has settled down beside me, and as a result of such, his two other friends had settled down on our table as well, wordlessly—one with a grim, blank expression—the same one that dueled with Valeria—his every day look and the other, sporting a small smile—though not entirely welcoming.Then, the leader, the reason behind it calmly seated beside me, quietly eating away his food with not so much as a word or a look after what he had said when he announced his presence. I know there has to be a reason for him to be here, they were never ones to mingle with others before, taking their us
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 38.ESMERALDA’S POV.“The blood moon is coming up this Friday night! Can you imagine spending a blood moon while at the royal Kingdom? That is so cool! I am so excited really.” Ruby gushed, as the three of us are taking a stroll down the academy grounds after yet another brutal day of training.We are now training all together unlike the last time we were divided in groups, however, this week, Alpha Lysandra and Alpha Kael took over the reigns of teaching, and dare I say, they are brutal in their trainings.Valeria’s response came, in a less excited tone compared to Ruby, as expected to be honest as usual. “I am not sure about excited, but I do know my body is sore,” She mumbled, stretching her arms in front of her to get rid of the aforementioned sore, and possibly cramps.I nodded in agreement, getting muscle cramps which I am trying to get rid of as well. Whose idea was it please to make us train with both Alpha Kael and Alpha Lysandria in the same week? After o
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 39.ESMERALDA’S POV.I tried to not let our conversation dwell on my mind for long. The fact that Malakai…no, the Crown Prince would find his mate at the blood moon night made my heart clench in ways I could not explain, my mind still reeling from the passionate kiss which we shared.I have tried, believe me, I have tried to ignore it and push it to the back of my mind but it is not as easy as expected, not when in every little thing I do, my mind finds itself clouded with thoughts of what had transpired, and I find myself yearning for him, yearning to see him, for his gentle ways, and his not so obvious humor.It did not help the fact that I have not seen him since that day. I do not know if he was not in the academy entirely, or he was and was simply choosing to ignore me. Then, I told myself that I am probably overthinking it—I am not important enough for him to ignore me heck, I am not important enough for him to pay any attention to.After all, I am just a tra
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 40.ESMERALDA’S POV.The time for the event to begin is six pm. So, by that time, everyone was pretty much expected to be in the castle, at the ballroom where it will be held. For us trainees, it is the first time that we would be there, being able to step foot in the castle so a lot were looking forward to it. I, on the other hand am not too enthusiastic, and was just hoping we could get the night over and done with.Heck, if it was up to me, then I will not attend to begin with but we were all instructed to be there so, there is that. So, about ten minutes to six, I stepped outside the dorms, where most had already either departed or were just coming out as well, just to be met with the sight of Zayde, already there waiting for me.The moment I spotted him, I gave him a quick onceover, taking in the outfit he had picked up. The ever so classic look by all the men, a black suit. Only, he was missing the suit jacket and instead, wore only the white dress shirt with
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 41.ESMERALDA’S POV.It was just as Zayde and I had spotted our designated table, where our friends are and had made our way towards it. Zayde, like the gentleman he is feigning to be tonight, pulled out my chair for me, which I thanked him for before settling down while he took his seat beside mine. However, before we could even get comfortable in the seat, and just as my gaze had met my friends and I offered them a warm smile, which they returned, the announcement came, getting all our attention.“Welcome, Their Royal Highnesses!”Everyone, of no matter which position or level, all rose to our feet, pushing our chairs back in the process. It was not until we had all rose on our feet uniformly, did they make an appearance, the air shifting almost immediately to signify the arrival of those of the highest influence in our world.The King, Luis and his wife, Queen Zera, showed up first, hand in hand, adorned of the most intricate and expensive outfit there is to be,
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 42.ESMERALDA’S POV.We were given the permission to settle down, and so we did. Everyone gracefully settled back on their seats comfortably, and as the gentleman I still believe he is feigning to be, Zayde helped push my seat a tad bit forward so I would be comfortable before he settled down on his seat.I offered him a small smile, then whispered a ‘thank you’ under my breath.He offered me a small back, his expression mirroring mine. “You are welcome.” He whispered back, then settled down on his own seat as well, pulling it forward a bit so he would be comfortable while every one else did the same, making ourselves comfortable—or as comfortable as one can be in front of these royals anyway.The night started out with a little speech about the history and importance of the blood moon night in the Lycans and werewolves alike by one of the oldest council members, which eventually transitioned into a ground for the King to say a couple of words. He kept it short, ba
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 42.ESMERALDA’S POV.I have never been much of a dancer, though I liked the idea of it. However, Anthony was never a fan of it—even when it comes to dancing for official purposes like the waltz and stuff—he always stays out of it. So, back in the days when I used to accompany him to occasions where such dance would take place, I would always be by the side, watching as the others go about it.I admired them, because most times, they seemed to be having fun. I wondered what it would be like for me to dance like that as well, with Anthony, as someone that I love. Now, I am finally living in that dream and fantasy, only, I am not dancing with Anthony for he had long faded out of the picture, and was instead, dancing with The Crown Prince, Alexander Malakai—someone I have feelings for, feelings I know deep down that I should not have.However, those worries and insecurities seemed to perish as we danced together on the floor, every one and everything else in the backgr