Ezra’s POVI bite my lower lip as I walk back and forth here in my room. It’s been an hour or so since Alpha Ryler met my mom. I could not think properly and I am worried the whole time.“What if he decided to kill her?” I asked myself.I dart my eyes on the door and walk towards it. I was about to open it when suddenly, someone from the other side pushed open the door.“Roman!” I said.In front of me, Roman stand formally.“I was about to knock but I felt you behind the door so I just opened it. I hope you don’t mind,” he said while pointing at the half-opened door.I nod my head aggressively. “It’s totally fine,” I replied while shaking my hands in front of me frantically.“Alpha Ryler is calling you,” he said.My eyes widen. For what? Did he kill my mother? Did he call me to see my mother’s body and watch me suffer?“Your mother also wants to see you,” he added.My jaw drops and my lips turn into an o shape. So, she’s alive!“Thank god,” I murmured to myself.When what I said sunk
Ezra’s POV“Alpha Ryler… you can kill my daughter in exchange for my freedom. She’s all yours.”The conviction in her voice made my heart shatter. Tears that are running down my cheeks now poured.I slowly turn my head in her direction with my lips parted.“M-Mother…” I uttered.She points her finger at her chest and frantically tries to catch Ryler’s attention.“Let me live, Alpha. Please! My son needs me. M-My h-husband…” she pauses. I can’t believe what I am hearing. I gasp when my mother let her knees kissed the floor once again. “My husband already regrets what he did. Please, Alpha believe me and let me live,” she pleaded.I feel like I was floating. My mother is pleading with my mate and my Master to kill me in exchange for her freedom. She said her son and husband need her. What about me? I need a mother too.I watch her beg. I can see her lips opening and closing but I can’t hear a word she’s saying. All I know is she wants me dead. She doesn’t care about me. All she wanted i
Ezra’s POVI felt a heavy thing on my belly. I forcefully opened my eyes and the rise of the morning sun went through the window, making me blind for a couple of seconds.When I finally adjusted, I look beside me and saw Ryler, sleeping peacefully while his arm is snaked around my waist.Unconsciously, the sides of my lips turned in an upwards curve. This is the first time I saw him this peacefully. Just thinking of it, I had a lot of first time with him.I was about to toss the blanket away to get up when I realized I am fully naked. I look around to search for my dress and saw it on the floor.I bite my lower lip. The scene from last night played inside my head and I could not stop from smiling.“What are you smiling at?”I flinch.I quickly turn my head to the voice’s direction.Ryler’s messy hair and sleepy eyes welcomed me. He shift in his place and his arm tightened around my waist. He then buried his face in the crook of my neck, sniffing me.“M-master, stop!” I giggled. He’s t
Ezra's POV"Are you sure you're going to bring me to the meeting wearing this?" I asked.Ryler looked at me from head to toe while fixing his tie hooking around his neck."What's wrong?" I bite my lower lip and shyly tuck some hair strands behind my ears."Uhm... wouldn't it be weird? I'm your s-slave and I am wearing this kind of dress?" I play with the hem of my yellow dress. It's a halter designed floral dress that falls just above my knees. A servant knocked on my door earlier and handed me this flat sandals with strings wrapped my lower legs.Ryler sighs and smoothly wear his coat. Without removing his eyes on me, he buttoned his coat."You're also my mate, Ezra."My eyes bore at him and my heart started hammering against my rib cage as if it wanted to jump out of its place.It felt so good being acknowledged as his other half. I do not know how to react. Does this mean he already accept me as his mate? A smile crept into my face. I never thought this day would come."Let's go
Ezra’s POV “W-What Luna are you saying?” Yeah. What do you mean by that? I wanted to ask. I look at Ryler, dumbfounded. I still haven’t recovered from what he said when his hand crawled to mine and intertwined our fingers. “A-Alpha…” I uttered. Laura scoffed. “Alpha?!” she mimicked what I said in an angry voice. She eyed me from head to toe before smirking at me with no humor. She then crosses her arms over her chest. “Shouldn’t you call him Master Ryler because you are a slave?” Although she is displaying a strong façade, the way her hands quiver under her crossed arms says that she can’t control her emotions anymore. “I said enough, Laura,” Ryler said. His hand squeezes mine, making me look at him. “Let’s go. We will be late. They are already waiting,” he said. I nod my head and enter the car. Ryler gently closed the door for me while Roman jogged to the driver’s seat to hop in. “What meeting? Are you going to introduce her as your Luna, Ryler? Are you kidding me?!” Even
Ezra’s POV “Are you good?” Ryler asked after we entered the elevator. Roman is standing in front of us. He was the one who pressed the button where we were heading. I dart my head’s direction to Ryler and nod. He then reached for my hand and intertwined our fingers. When I looked in front, I saw Roman through the stainless reflection on the elevator, staring at Ryler. The ghost of a smile on his lips can be felt. He probably sensed I was staring and look at me in the eye. I silently cleared my throat and avoided my gaze at him. “We’re here,” Ryler said when the elevator stopped at the exact floor. We went straight to the meeting hall where the meeting was held the last time. I honestly do not know why Ryler wants me to be here. Last time, the Whitlocks wanted to buy me. And now, I cannot think of any other reason why I should be at the meeting. I know Ryler can and will protect me if something happens. Roman opened the door for us. When we got in, the old man and a few of their
Ezra's POV “Clement…” called his father. Clement ignored his father and went straight inside without removing his eyes to Ryler. He stopped right in front of us. Ryler instinctively grabbed my wrist and positioned me behind him. “Clement, take a seat,” his father added. Mr. Cresento stands in his way to stop him from getting any nearer. On the other hand, Roman shifted in his place, staying attentive in case something went wrong. “We’re not here for this,” his father said in a warning tone. My brows furrow at the scene. I do not understand what was going on with Sir Clement. The last time I saw him, he was not this aggressive. Clement’s chest is rising up and down as if he is having a hard time controlling his breath due to his emotions. The wrinkle on his eyes folded as his eyes twitched. Clement and his father stare at each other as if they are talking with their minds. I do not understand why he’s acting this way. My eyes roam for a second and I notice that I am the only on
Ezra's POV “What did you just say?” I gulped. Ryler’s tone is calm, yet his voice is low and dangerous. I already know this behavior. This is the kind of behavior that no one wants to see. I straightened my back and faced Ryler. He is only sitting beside me so it is easy for me to calm him down. He did acknowledge me as his mate, but I am still not sure if I have the power over him. His eyes are all on Clement. I reach for his hand resting on the table and gently squeeze it. I am not certain if it will work, but I hope it will. I do not want to be the reason why this meeting will end up in chaos. The stern look on Ryler’s face was replaced by a calmer expression. His furrowed brows went at ease, the thin horizontal lines on his forehead were now gone, and his twitching eyes were now calm. When he darted his face at me, his expression turned softer. “Son, stop it,” I heard Mr. Cresento whisper to his son. “All I am saying is everyone matters. Even her—she was once a slave, n