Ezra’s POVThe comfort of the bed and the thick duvet forces my body to stay. I look on the left side of my room to check the clock. It’s already 10 in the morning and I am still here in my room.I actually think it’s a good thing to stay here inside. It’s been three days since I last saw Ryler. After that conversation, he did not sleep here in my room nor invited me to stay with him.Another three consecutive knocks were heard in my door room. The knock has been going on for (if I am not mistaken) 3 hours now.Someone knocked on my door as early as six in the morning. I do not have the energy to get up so I let it be. Eventually, they stopped for a couple of hours until they went back to wake me up again.I don’t usually slack off, but these days, it’s been hard for me to get up and start my morning.I stare at my currently closed door. Good thing no one dares to open the door unless I give them permission.They already knocked thrice. I should open it now.“I’m coming,” I said.I st
89Ezra’s POVMy knees kissed the cold floor of the bathroom tiles as my hands tightly grip the edge of the toilet bowl. My insides feel like they are turning upside down. I gagged in front of the toilet bowl. I let out all the food that I ate last night.I already lost count of how many times I vomit today. The first thing I did this morning is rush in the bathroom and puke.I am not feeling well since yesterday. Well, actually, since last week.It’s been exactly seven days since Ryler and I talked. He also haven’t get home yet.I am not feeling well emotionally since then, but now, even my physical health is declining.I heard my front door burst out open. I do not have to rush to check who it was.“Luna!” Gia called when she saw me slumping down on the bathroom floor.She’s the only one who has the guts to barge inside my room without asking for my permission these days. It started when she saw me lying on the side of my bed. I told her that I was just tired and did not notice that
“Bruce...” I whispered.My heart started pounding loudly. I feel like my feet are glued on the floor. It’s been months since I last saw him. That was the first. There was never a day in my life that I wish not to see him again.“Luna, we should sit there. The auction will already start...” Gia keeps on talking in the background but her voice keeps on fading in the background.All I can see is him. I still remember how he disrespect me.My gaze landed on the three girls beside him. I scoff. He still haven’t change. He is still the same manwhore who buys slaves because no one wants to f*ck him.“Luna?”I blink uncontrollably. Gia tapped my shoulders to pull me back in reality.“Are you okay, Luna? If you are not feeling well, we can go back–”“I’m fine. I just saw the guy who wanted to bought me before when I was sold in an auction,” I replied.I did not wait for her response and went straight to the table. I do not know if this was the table reserved for us or they really did not let a
Ezra's POV"Luna, you might want to try their pastries?" Gia offered, trying to distract ne drom the awkward and heavy atmosphere in our table.I smiled at her. "Alright. Let's go grab one," I replied.We stand on our seats to go to the food area but Shiro stopped us."Are you going to hoard all those food?" I furrowed mg brows due to what he asked. I turn my heat at his direction. Shiro shrugged. "I just thought you guys are excited to eat those kinds of food," he added.I stared at him without giving him any expression. I completely face him.I can't believe this shallow form of jokes is still used.I closed our gap. Even though he is taller than me, since I am standing and he is sitting on his chair, he looked up to me."Would you mind leaving our table? I do not like you near me," I said straightforwardly.I can take the insults thrown at me but it would be a different issue when they'll start insukting those who stay beside me.I stare at him without flashing any expression so he
Ezra's POV"Mom..." I feel like my heart fell from a high building."W-What is she doing there?" I asked to myself.Her hair is still a mess. Nothing changed on how she looked from the last time I saw her except to the decent gray dress that she is now wearing."Seriously?" I heard Shiro commented. I darted my gaze at him. His eyes are all on my mom, frowning. "I went here to buy a slave, but none of them told me that this is the kind of slave they are selling," he added.My hands curled into a ball. I did not notice that my fingers are already digging into my palm.I know my mother did horrible things, but her words are strucking straight into my heart.Gia walk towards me and reach for my elbow to gently catch my attention."Luna," she called.I look at Shiro from head to toe. I do not see him that much in the territory but when I do, I always feel so distant from him. Before, I thought it is because I was simply awkward on how we started. However, I realized the reason behind why
Ezra's POV"Maybe for you... because she is your mother? But I thought you are our Luna? I am sure you know that both of your parents murdered Alpha Ryler's family. Your own mate's family was murdered by your family!"Gasps from the audience echoed the place. I gritted my teeth. So this is her plan all along, huh? Bring it on.I roam my eyes on the crowd. I raise a brow up before taking a deep breath. "I know suspision is already rising to each of everyone of you," I said.The whispers died down and now, all attention is already on me."Slavery should not be normalize. I know some of you already know where I came from." Silence enveloped the crowd. Now, because I started this, I need to end it. "I was a slave--""Yeah, I remember you. I wanted to buy you before. No wonder Ryler bought you for $100,000. He probably saw the beauty in you like I did!" Bruce excalaimed, cutting me off.I almost rolled my eyes from what he did. Whispers once again started. "She wad a slave?""She was bro
Ezra's POV"Are you sure she's okay?" | heard a familiar voce from a woman."Yes, Coach. She's fine. I think she's just stressed," answered by another woman. This time, it sounds unfamiliar.l opened my eyes and was welcomed by the blinding light hanging on the ceiling. With half-opened eyes and blurry vision, I roam my eyes around. My sight is still adjusting but I notice two figures of women standing a meter away from me and talking indistinctively.When my sight fully adjusted, I realized that it was Coach and a woman wearing a white robe made for doctors. The walls are in white and gray colors. There is a complete sofa set, a flat screen TV, and a big window made with glass.I tried to sit on the bed but I quickly fell back. My eyes spinned and my body feels comfort on the thick comforter of the bed.The small movement that I made caught the attention of Coach and the woman (who I supposed a Doctor)."Oh my god, Ezra!" Coach hurriedly attend to me. I flash a small smile at her t
"Luna! Luna!" Gia called.I am walking -no, scratch that. I am jogging my way towards the car parked in front of the hospital building.I know we have a hospital here, but this is the first time I got to visit it. Although, it was not really a voluntary visit since I was left with no choice when I collapsed during the event.Good thing, Doc. Marquez allowed me to go out.I pause and face Gia. "Yes?"Gia jog towards me. Her chest is rising up and down as she followed me here out of the hospital. While catching her breath, she asks."Are vou sure the Doctor told you that you are good to go?" she asks.1look at the upper right corner of my eyes as I try to remember my conversation with the Doc. Marquez earlier."Luna, you need a rest. If possible, after the event, go home right away. It is essential for you to have a good rest after what happened today."I am already half my way towards the exit of the building when she followed me out of here. Mrs.Renieval is talking with the accountin