KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 50.ESMERALDA’S POV.To say I was upset would be an understatement, probably the biggest under statement of the year. I have always known that there is some shady stuff going on within the walls of the palace—such stuff happen in packs as well, one can only imagine the hideous things that happen in the castle and the royal pack in general. I do not expect them all to be saints, that would be too much to ask and way too hopeful.Malakai though…I had hopes in him. I was hoping he would turn out to be different—I was hoping he would at least be the one to enforce change in the kingdom, even if not entirely. We needed to start at one point—but even that seems to be a lot to ask for because it appears, even he has sacrificed innocent lives of others for the same of some greater good he is seeking for.I get why he did it, I understand. What I am unable to understand though is why he believes risking those ladies lives was worth it, was the sacrifice for the so called gr
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 51.ESMERALDA’S POV.My mind was hazy—the feel of Malakai’s lips leaving mine, trailing kisses down the lane down to the middle of my neck knocked the breath right out of my lungs—leaving me to release a shaky breath. Heat pooled down within, growing with every feel of his hands on my body, his lips against my skin, and the feel of his body against mine.My hands slipped behind him to run my fingers through his silky hair, which slips in between my fingers. One of his hand pulled me closer to him, so I was wrapping my arms around his waist while the other slid all around my body, and through that hazy fog, I felt him get on his feet, and move around with me still in his arms.Another moan escaped my lips, which was cut short when his lips found mine again, and his hand moved to rest on top of my bosom, and I feared he would be able to feel my raging heart behind my rib cage but if I am being honest, I honestly could not care less, not at that moment.His hands fond
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 52.ESMERALDA’S POV.“Kai…” I whispered, my hands trailing and drawing invincible lines on his naked chest. My face rested on his chest, right where his heart is, ad I could hear every beat it makes—believe me when I say, that is the best feeling there is.He hummed, a deep, low and soft at the same time, grumble in response. His arm that was wrapped around my waist pulling me closer to him, but other than that, he made no other move.I smiled against his chest, then spoke again, this time a bit louder and clearer. “Kai…” I nudged his chest with my index finger. “…I need to head back now.”Kai—a new nickname I had figured out for him, one that I think best fits this best, has become a name that I cannot help but keep calling out. It feels like the best thing to my ears really. It feels almost as though I have been saying the name my entire life, and I now cannot remember a moment in the past where I have not called the name. It felt normal. It felt good.Except, he
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 53.ESMERALDA’S POV.I could only grin back, and before he could think of pulling me closer, and seducing me, something I am not entirely against admittedly but still, I pulled myself away from him, keeping a safe distance.“I will go and take a quick shower,” I stated, “To get rid of your scent before going back.” I added, as a matter of fact. Or so I hope really. Thankfully, he has nor marked me, something I did not think I was ready for else that would make it impossible for me to hide the bond between us. For simply mating though, I can hide his scent.“I will conceal it for you,” He stated, his words calm and cool as he stared at me with those cool eyes of his. “Do not worry about others scenting me on you—even if I want nothing more than for those little boys around you to know you are mine.” His tone was serious, and larking any hint of amusement but a tad bit of annoyance and jealousy dare I say. Even his eyes hardened at the mention.“Who exactly are you r
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 54.CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI (KAI) LUIS’S POV.Esmeralda is perfect—in every sense possible. She is too perfect even, and I cannot possibly imagine what my life would be without her in it in the future. In fact, at this very moment, I am wondering how I managed to live all these years without her. It seemed as though I have been living in darkness, and only now that she has showed up, am I finally seeing the glimpse of the light.She is perfection—no doubt there.I love her. No, love is an under statement. Love is too small a word for me to describe the feeling I have for this woman—my woman, my Luna. I have always known that I would cherish my mate—I have grown up and seen the people around me with their mates, how loving their relationship is and no matter how strong a beast is, we are still but hollow, lowly beings without our mates by our sides.It is well known for centuries that mates makes us stronger than anything. Yes, they are our greatest weaknesse
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 55.CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI (KAI) LUIS’S POV.The sound of his footsteps reached my ears, before he came to sight in my periphery, and he bowed his head as a sign of respect. “Your Highness.” Elias’ voice reached my ears, the same grit and determination in it with a familiar softened edge.I turned my head around, flicking my gaze in his direction. “How is the situation?” I asked. “Any progress?”“There has been nothing so far, Your Highness.” He reported, his voice slightly down—a testament of his disappointment towards his inability to be able to track down the person responsible for all this chaos. “There also has not been any changes in the noble families—no reported ill health or death.” He paused for a second, then picked up again, “However, the King has retired back to his wing once again, and in the middle of the night, the Royal Doctor was called upon to his chambers.”My fingers drummed the material of the couch, my brows drawn in and lips tugged i
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 56.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.Separating from Kai was a struggle, as it proved to be initially but I managed to do it—just as I had managed to get him to conceal my scent because I know he was thinking of going back on his words. I admit, as much as I would love for everyone to know I am with him, I still will not allow those thoughts to ruin the plans I have for myself. This is something I have always wanted, and I will not let it go just like that.So, after he had concealed the scent, he reluctantly let me go back with Elias to the Academy. I admit, the feeling of missing him settled within me the very moment I was away from him, but I pushed it aside, knowing he would definitely find a way for us to meet at the academy. I just have to make sure he does not become a distraction to me.And as for Elias, well I cannot remember a moment in the past where he was not particularly welcoming, though he always seems to hold up his usual cold expression that makes h
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 57.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.“Is it because of how fast his father crowned the new Queen? Or did the two have some sort of beef?” I found myself asking—looking for a way to understand this entire thing. Every one knows the story of how the King quickly crowned a new Luna after the late one passed on. There has too many controversies regarding that from the other packs—because of the traditions that were disrupted. Normally, there is supposed to be a three years mourning period before a new Queen is crowned—despite the fact that a Luna Queen is a crucial figure to the Kingdom.There is not supposed to be an empty position—at least, not a position as important as the Luna Queen, especially not when the late Queen was known to be the King’s true, fated mate while this current Queen, is his chosen mate—not a second chance. Spot the difference there.So, it was very much expected that he would go through the mourning period before he thinks of crowing a new Queen.