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
54Ezra’s POV“Who are we going to meet today?”I am not sure if he already mentioned it earlier and I am just not paying attention.“The moonlight pack,” he replied.He comfortably sits back in his seat. My fingers started fidgeting. I bite my lower lip before completely facing him.“Is it necessary to introduce me to them?” I ask hesitantly.“No. But I want to.”I tilt my head, asking for an explanation. He eyed me and sighed.“I would eventually introduce you as my Luna to everyone. Might as well start now.”I nod my head slowly as I digest his words.So, it’s official. He wants me to be his Luna and he is already introducing me to other packs.“Why did you ask?”I shake my head and flash a smile at him. “I’m just not used to being acknowledged.”Ryler cups my chin with his thumb and index finger. He then lifts it to level our gazes.“I may not know what you’ve been through, but as far as I can, I will make sure it won’t happen again,” he answered.I never talked about my past life
Ryler’s POV“Oh, come on. Don’t be ridiculous. How could she be? She’s the daughter of that Killer, Edgar.”I felt Ezra frozen beside me. On the other hand, I stayed calm in my seat.I already expected this when Renieval came in. Roman already warned me that his mother was contacting the moonlight pack. I never trusted her when she said she was going to ask them for help.“Is it true, Ryler?” Mr. Arkez said.The traces of laughter that is usually plastered on his face is now gone. All I see is an Alpha being overprotected by his pack.I won’t blame him. Edgar planned something horrible for them. But that’s the thing. It was Edgar who was our enemy. Not his daughter.“I am not sure what truth are you asking, Mr. Arkez, but I will be clear…” I looked at everyone at the table, including Coach who tilted her head and waited for my response. “Ezra is my mate. And she will be the future Luna of this pack. I hope you will give her the same respect Luna deserves.”Mr. Arkez gasped. “This is r
Ryler’s POV“She’s inside, sir.”“Don’t…” I stopped the servant from swiping the key card on the closed hotel room in front of us. “Let me handle it,” I added and lend my open palm at her.She respectfully bow at me before handing me the key card. I wait for her to leave before I press the doorbell.I heard the sound of the doorbell echoing inside her hotel room. After a few seconds of waiting, no one opened the door.I sighed. It’s impossible that she did not hear it. I know what she is doing.“Jeira, it’s me, Ryler,” I said casually.She has a high sense of hearing. I know she’s already aware I’m here.I heard footsteps approaching from the inside. I cocky my head as I wait for her to open her door. I heard the locks clanging against each other before the door finally opened.“I thought you forgot that we are going to talk,” she said.“May I come in?” I asked. Her hand is still holding the doorknob and the opening on the doorway is only enough for her body to be seen.She did not an
Ezra’s POV I keep on walking back and forth here in my room. After Ryler told me to leave, Roman followed me and drove me back here intohe house. I asked if Ryler would be following us. He did not answer and only gave me a small smile. I did not like it. I think he’s playing safe. Also, I still haven’t forgotten that Ryler will be meeting that girl in one of their hotel rooms! The thought of them standing in front of each other and talking about whatever they had in the past makes my blood boil. I stop marching and stare intently at the closed door of my room. ‘3…2…1’ I let out an exhausting sigh. Okay, that’s it! I’m going. I harshly pulled open my door and rushed outside. I saw some servants eyeing me, but I ignored them. Before, most of them gave me side eyes, but now, the worst I received is a hiss. There are servants earlier in the meeting so, I guess the news is already spreading. When I got outside the house, I saw the car we used earlier. I can hear the engine from this