REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 13: shroud of secrecy.The early morning sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm, golden glow across Maverick Gunner's bedroom. He lay in a deep slumber, his chest rising and falling with each slow breath, seemingly oblivious to the world outside. It was a rare moment of tranquility in his otherwise tumultuous life.Mercedes, Esme’s alpha older sister, stormed into the room without any hesitation, her steps purposeful and filled with a sense of urgency. Her hazel eyes were narrowed in annoyance, and her features were etched with frustration. She had been growing increasingly irritated by Esmeralda's strange behavior, and it was time to confront Maverick about it.She approached Maverick's bed and, without a second thought, reached out to shake him awake. Her grip was firm, and she gave him a vigorous shake, determined to rouse him from his slumber."Maverick, wake up!" she insisted, her voice sharp and demanding.Maverick groaned, his e
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 14: before me, there was her .Esmeralda moved silently through the Moon Valley mansion's grand hallways. The plush carpeting beneath her feet absorbed the sound of her steps, allowing her to tread as lightly as a whisper. Her mind was still racing with the conversations Axel had with her in the store room, and her heart felt heavy with the weight of her newfound knowledge.As she approached Maverick's room, a familiar unease washed over her. She knew that Axel's presence had unsettled her deeply, and she couldn't help but question the reality of her relationship with Maverick.But just as she was about to continue down the hallway, her keen instincts kicked in. A soft rustling noise, barely audible, reached her ears. Esmeralda stopped in her tracks, her emerald eyes narrowing as she turned her attention to the source of the disturbance.In the dimly lit hallway, she spotted a figure sneaking out of Maverick's room. It was Mercedes, her own sister
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 15: whirlwind of emotions.The Moon Valley mansion held a hushed stillness as Esmeralda stood in Maverick's room, her thoughts a turbulent whirlwind of emotions. Her recent discovery, the scent of the air freshener that lingered in the air, had shaken her to her core. She couldn't deny the implications of what it meant: Maverick had been engaged in intimate acts with someone else.And that someone else being undeniably her own sister. Esmeralda didn’t expect much from either of them anyways. In the few hours that has past, she has learnt more about both of them than she ever did before. As she waited in the room, uncertainty hung heavily in the air. The door to the en-suite bathroom remained closed, and the only sound that permeated the silence was the soft hum of the mansion's ventilation system. Esmeralda couldn't help but wonder what would happen next, how this secret that she discovered would shape the course of her reborn life. She wondered
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 16: a daring assertion.The grand dining room of the Moon Valley estate was a sight to behold. Sunlight poured in through the tall, arched windows, casting a warm and inviting ambiance over the polished wooden table. Mercedes had already taken her seat at the table, a fake smile etched across her face as she listened to Maverick's parents discuss the upcoming mating ceremony.Maverick's parents, dignified and poised, were engrossed in conversation with one another. The topic at hand was the grand event that was just around the corner - the mating ceremony between their beloved son and Esmeralda. They spoke with enthusiasm, laying out plans and discussing the traditions that would be followed.Mercedes feigned interest in the conversation, nodding and offering polite comments, all the while her thoughts churned with a growing sense of unease. She knew that Esmeralda and Axel were acting strange this morning, and then again it wasn’t like Esme and Ma
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 17: simmering hatred .The tension in the dining room was palpable, but it was ultimately Maverick's parents who made the final decision. They exchanged a knowing look before nodding in agreement to allow Esmeralda to share her food with Axel. Their authority in the pack was unquestioned, and their decision was a testament to their willingness to maintain harmony in the household.Maverick, on the other hand, was fuming with frustration. He was irked by the situation but knew better than to speak out against his parents' decision. Doing so would not only be disrespectful but also a blatant challenge to their authority, a mistake he wasn't willing to make.Maverick's frustration simmered beneath the surface as the breakfast table settled into an uneasy truce. His parents' decision had left him with no option but to swallow his annoyance, but the rigid lines of his jaw revealed his discontent.Esmeralda, seated beside Axel, gave her thanks with a poli
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 18: beneath a facade of indifference.Esmeralda couldn't help but feel a growing unease whenever Axel was nearby. It was a sensation she had never truly experienced before, and it puzzled her. She sat at the breakfast table, her thoughts drifting as she nibbled on her food.Her eyes kept finding their way to Axel, who was engrossed in his own meal and seemed oblivious to her gaze. But every time her eyes settled on him, a strange fluttering would take hold of her, and her heart would race just a little faster. It was an unsettling sensation, one she couldn't easily dismiss.As she pondered the cause of her newfound nervousness, Esmeralda came to a realization. She had never really paid much attention to Axel in the past. He had always been the distant, mysterious figure in the background of her life. But now, for some reason, he had emerged from the shadows, and she couldn't ignore his presence.It was as though a veil had been lifted, revealing a
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 19: a complex mix of emotions. .Maverick's reaction to the situation at the breakfast table left an indelible impression on Esmeralda's omega. It was a complex interplay of emotions that churned within her, and her connection with Maverick only seemed to amplify them.As Axel walked away, his departure a stark reminder of the confrontation that had unfolded, Esmeralda felt a sense of emptiness, a void that hadn't been there before. It was as if a piece of her being had been taken away, and her omega responded with a quiet, mournful sigh. In the world of werewolves, the bond between an omega and their alpha was an unbreakable force, a connection that ran deep within their very essence.Maverick, who had witnessed the subtle shift in Esmeralda's demeanor, reacted differently. The possessive instincts of an alpha wolf stirred within him, an instinctive response to any perceived threat to his status. As he noticed the melancholy in her eyes, it ignite
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 20: consequences be damned .Axel arrived at Ariana's birthday party with a warm smile and a gift in hand. The sound of children's laughter and the cheerful ambiance of the celebration greeted him as he entered the house. It was a lively scene, filled with decorations, colorful balloons, and the sweet aroma of cake and snacks.However, as Axel looked around, he noticed a surprising sight. Ariana, the birthday girl, lay fast asleep in her cozy party dress, surrounded by her toys and half-eaten cake. It was evident that she had managed to squeeze all her birthday excitement into the early hours of the morning and had succumbed to slumber.The other children continued to play around, oblivious to the fact that their guest of honor had dozed off. Axel couldn't help but chuckle at the adorable scene. He carefully placed his gift alongside the other presents and decided to wait for Ariana to wake up, knowing that she would be in for a delightful surprise o
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 31: my love mix up .When Axel stayed over at Maribel’s home last night, after having finished all the paperwork for the morning and tidying the daycare to perfection, he saw something he hadn't seen in quite a while— the lights of the room apartment facing the guest room he was in were on. When he usually stayed by the balcony whenever he was here or while he waddled to the Maribel’s partaking, loud and chirpy noises were flowing around him, seeping within the alpha and bringing along with them a muffled, stifling ache of sorts. So it’s a happy family, huh, Maribel and Knox’s neighbors. He wondered who lived there.Axel had let out a deep sigh, hands shaking as he unlocked the guest door and let his dark and silent home consume his soul. Having finished his nightly routine, taking a long, refreshing shower, and having a simple meal for one, he had trudged to the balcony, a chilled beer can snug in his hands. It was the only companion he had to re
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 30: scent don’t lie .It was time to go home. For someone who didn’t have a home, those words were dreadful.Axel and Maribel bid the children goodbye at the door with hugs and high fives, not taking their eyes off of them even as they crossed the little garden, chirping loudly with their parents, until finally, they drove off, leaving the two with impending silence, one that wasn’t as peaceful as Axel would hope. Oh, well, it wouldn’t last too long anyway.“Cue waterworks in 3, 2—”This time Maribel didn’t get to finish his countdown when Ari’s wails filled the entranceway. Usually, they made it back to the room before the pink-haired omega’s baby girl would start screaming and crying to bring back the children she had grown so attached to over the months. “There, there, my baby, my love, it’s okay, they’ll be back tomorrow,” Maribel tried to soothe her, nuzzling and scenting the baby. It worked. For a second. “You go ahead, she’s not gonna stop
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 29: home and people in it.. *ESMERALDA GONZALES* Esmeralda sits up on her bed as she stared ahead into the oblivion thinking of how she would be able to get past this. In the former timeline, she was immediately elated the second she found out that she was to be married to Maverick Gunner. It was like her dreams come true but now …That wasn’t her dream anymore. She wasn’t interested in becoming a puppet for her father to handle. He seemed more interested in what he would benefit from his alliance to the Gunner pack than her own happiness.Esmeralda sighs wondering if he has always being like that and if she had just overlooked it because of the fatherly love that was being shown.And then her two siblings … Mercedes and Alexei. The fact that they would even try to convince her father to make her marry Maverick is really surprising. Alexei doesn’t even know Maverick that well enough to like him and it’s surprising because Alexei doesn’t like anyone
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 28: her and herself .“You could put Mercedes at the center of attraction.” Esme immediately suggested to him. “Announce something like she becoming this pack’s next leader or the company’s next president.” Esme said knowing that her two faced sister would like that title very much.But her father was adamant as he narrowed his eyes. “No.” The study, adorned with regal bookshelves and intricate woodwork, became a battleground of wills as Esmeralda and her father stood on opposite sides of a growing divide. What had started as a respectful and loving conversation had quickly taken a sharp turn into discord.Esme couldn't contain the frustration that simmered within her. She had come to her father, seeking his understanding and support, only to be met with resistance. The bond that had always been a source of comfort now felt like an impenetrable barrier.Her father, usually composed and steady, stood his ground. His brow furrowed in deep contemplatio
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 27: contemplation .In the quiet morning hours, as the sun's gentle rays seeped into her room, Esmeralda found herself lost in contemplation. The serenity of the daybreak only served to make the center of focus; the heavy realization that weighed upon her heart.The upcoming evening loomed in her thoughts, its significance eating at her. She remembers it all clearly. Immediately after the sleepover at Maverick’s place, she had ran to meet her father saying she wanted to marry him. And then her father organized an engagement party for them.Esmeralda’s heart plunged remembering how naive she was. And now if tomorrow was going to repeat itself again.In her past life, the event tomorrow was her happiest day and now, Esmeralda just resents it.Tomorrow was meant to be a gala night of grandeur and celebration. It was supposed to be the moment of her formal introduction as the omega heir of the Gonzalez family and then her engagement to the Gunner Alpha h
•REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 26: future crinkling .The room crackled with tension as Axel's patience wore thin. His jaw clenched, and his voice took on an edge as he finally responded to Maverick's offending comments regarding Esmeralda."You do know that at the end of the day, it’s all Esmeralda's choice. Her family might have promised Father but if she calls it off, it’s all over for you.” Axel declared firmly, his gaze locked onto his brother's. "She's not bound to you, Maverick, and she can make her decisions freely."The words were a direct challenge to Maverick's claim of ownership over Esmeralda. Axel's voice held a touch of defiance, making it clear that he wouldn't yield to his brother's attempts to dictate Esme's choices.Maverick, on the other hand, bristled at the retort. His pride as an alpha was on the line, and he wasn't going to let Axel undermine his authority."And then what? You think she would go for someone like you? Esme needs a strong alpha," Maverick r
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 25: uncharted territory.In the quiet sanctuary of Axel's room, an air of melancholy hung like a shroud. The dim, soft glow of a few strategically placed lamps highlighted the modern and masculine décor of the space. Axel had always been a fan of darker shades, and his room reflected his affinity for understated elegance.The heavy, wooden furniture was complemented by deep charcoal walls, adorned with a few tasteful pieces of artwork. Despite the luxury and comfort that surrounded him, Axel couldn't escape the nagging feeling of isolation, the emotional distance that seemed to separate him from the rest of his family.Axel's footsteps were slow and heavy as he made his way into the room. He'd had a long day that had culminated in a confrontational exchange with his father, and the exhaustion etched across his features was evident. The weight of familial expectations had always been burdensome, and tonight it had felt almost unbearable.After several
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 24: what was I made for? .The evening sun bathed the elegant estate in a warm glow as Axel returned home, exchanging a few words with the driver who had been waiting to park his car."Thank you, Roger. It's been a long day," Axel said as he handed over the keys.Roger, the driver, nodded in understanding. "No problem, Mr Axel. Enjoy your evening."Stepping out of the car, Axel made his way towards the grand entrance. There, he was greeted by the head maid, who had a look of concern etched on her face.“Hello, Mrs Patterson.” He joyfully greeted her. "Mr. Axel, we were worried when you didn't return for dinner on time," she explained with a furrowed brow.Axel couldn't help but feel guilty for keeping the household waiting. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Patterson. Time slipped away from me at the daycare today. It won't happen again."Mrs. Patterson nodded in understanding, her expression softening. "We know how much you care for the little ones at the daycare. J
REBIRTH OF ESMERALDA .Chapter 23: all that was and before .Esmeralda sat with her father in the living room, an air of warmth and tenderness enveloping them. Her dad's eyes, kind and caring, gazed at her with genuine affection. She missed him deeply, for in the previous life, she had believed him to be lost to her forever."Esmeralda, I'm so glad you're back," Her father said, his voice filled with love and gratitude. “I missed my only omega.” He added.Esmeralda chuckled lowly knowing that it was words like this that must have made her sister develop a jealousy towards her.Although, It was evident that the bond between her and her father was unbreakable, transcending the boundaries of time and reality.Her heart swelled with emotions as she remembered the pain of losing him before. The tears she had shed for her father in the past had been replaced by a renewed sense of joy in the present. His presence was a beacon of hope, reminding her that her life had taken an unimaginabl