ALICIA'S POV Everything's was set. I'm so happy we are finally getting there. Baby steps, they say, was better than nothing. It was indeed better than remaining stagnant. I mean, they have been a lot of setbacks, but at least I was still on track. I still had some things under control. I was enthralled to be visited by the news ,shortly after we arrived from my secret trip off the palace, that Xavier had sent for Lucas in search of a guard for Crystal as soon as possible.He had nothing to worry about because we just went to fetch a new bodyguard for his mate. The man that would be working under me. It was only a matter of time, and then let's just hope that Martin got approved by Xavier. Anyway, he didn't have any choice, did he? From what I hear, he was quite desperate for one. So I was definitely in luck.After we had left Martin's shop and had approached Luacs who had been waiting for us, I knew that things wouldn't be so difficult for Martin after all. "Lucas, this is Martin,
XAVIER'S POVAfter careful examination, and as much as I hated to admit, Alicia was right. Crystal needed a bodyguard. Her life may be in danger, and she ought to be extremely careful in the palace because no one was to be trusted. And besides, this was for her own good and safety. Getting her a bodyguard will be for the best.I had sent for Lucas immediately so that he could get her a new personal bodyguard as soon as possible! I was surprised when Lucas said that he already got one for her. So we had arranged for today when I would be finally meeting the new bodyguard. It was important that I ensure that he was competent and efficient at the job before I considered employing him to take care of my mate. This was by far the most important job! The life of Crystal Thorne was vital, and the bodyguard must promise his life to protect her.I was getting ready when she came to my side and greeted me."Good morning, Xavier. Where to?" She quizzed, with her brows arched curiously.I was k
XAVIER'S POVI clamped my lips together briefly as I forced a lump down my throat. Get back in control, Xavier! You are in charge for fuck's sake! I cleared my throat again and nodded."It is my pleasure to have you. What is your name, young man?" I asked, as I fixed him a grim stare. His throat bobbed as he swallowed quickly before answering. "Martin, sir." He said quickly."Martin? Just Martin?"He nodded."Yes, I'm afraid so. I don't exactly have a surname I particularly love to stick with so Martin is fine sir." He smiled weirdly at me.I nodded."Alright then, Martin. Welcome to the revered Blood Moon Pack. I understand you're vying for the post of a new bodyguard for my mate, Crystal Thorne?"He nodded frantically. "Of course sir. That is why I am here." He said with a grin plastered on his face.He looked so excited to take this job, which was irking my nerves, and I didn't understand why. This was about Crystal and not me, so why was I already judging him? I heaved out
CRYTSAL'S POV"Crystal, here's your new personal bodyguard, Martin," Xavier announced as he gestured towards a tall man clad in silver armour. His chestnut hair laced with some white strands framed his oblong face. There was a sparkle in his eyes as he extended his hand."Hello, my lady, It's a pleasure to serve and protect you. I swear on my life to protect you." He declared stoutly.He didn't look bad, but hell, he was taller than Xavier. This was the first time I would see anyone taller than Xavier.I swallowed and nodded with a smile as I reached out to take his hand gingerly."The pleasure is mine, Martin. Welcome on board." I said.He returned my smile with a wide grin plastered on his face as his eyes darted over my face curiously as if I were an intriguing subject he couldn't wait to delve into.His hand stayed a bit before he let go.Xavier shot him a warning look and then cleared his throat loudly. "So he's starting today. Is that fine by you?" Xavier asked me.I mean, I'm
CRYTSAL'S POV I don't believe in treating servants with disrespect or contempt because I was once in their shoes, so I know what it felt like.I perfectly understood his reaction. He returned a rather awkward smile."I-I sincerely appreciate your gestures, my lady. Thank you for your empathy towards my plight, but this is my job, and I'm more than willing to go all out for you. So, please do not hesitate to order me around even for the littlest things. I am at your service." He tilted his head.I cleared my throat."Please, Martin, raise your head," I said gently.He slowly lifted his head to meet my face.I shot him a tight-lipped smile.This was one of the sweetest gestures I have ever received from a servant! Maybe it was because I wasn't used to having a bodyguard yet. This is normal, Crystal. Quit making a big deal out of this and let the poor guy do his damn job! I admonished myself mentally.I sucked in several deep breaths.It wasn't my fault. This was new to me. All my life
CRYSTAL'S POV "You can just wait here, Martin. I will need some privacy with my best friend." I announced when we reached the maid's quarters. Concern marred at his brows."Are you sure, Crystal? I can't let you out of my sight for security reasons. I'm sorry, I'm just doing my job." He offered me an apologetic smile.I heaved out a deep sigh.He was right. I couldn't stop him from doing his job."Okay, how about you stand at a safe distance where you can still see me," I suggested.He gave it a thought and nodded."I think that is better. But not too far off, please. Be rest assured. My only concern is your protection." He said, offering me an entreating smile.I pulled a face, and then my lips thinned into a smile."Alright," I nodded, "I get that you're just doing your job."He tilted his head. "Thank you for understanding."I waved him off playfully. "Of course, I do more than you think, Martin."His eyes squinted in curiosity. "More than I think? May I ask what you mean by tha
MARTIN'S POVShe intrigued me. She was no ordinary person. I didn't see any of these coming at all; I had been taken by surprise. A spy usually should know most of the details about their targets in advance; so much digging would have been done beforehand. But Alicia had insisted that she would reveal them in bits as she pleases. For whatever reason, best known to her, she decided that. It didn't make any sense to me, though.Why would she hoard these beautiful pieces of information that seemed to embarrass Crystal? Her being a slave before was not sad or miserable to me, although it was a sorry sight to behold. I perfectly understood that. It wasn't like I didn't feel pity for her, I sincerely did. In fact, I was taken aback by her revelation. Which made me wonder how she was able to climb her way to the highest peak in the royal palace. How did a mere slave and most likely an omega do that? She was at the lowest of ranks, and yet somehow, she ended up with an alpha. Not just any Alp
MARTIN'S POV I woke with a loud groan to my bedside, alarm blaring. I jammed it shut and yawned."Fuck! I don't remember when last I woke up this early!" I muttered under my breath as I peered at the alarm clock. The time read 5:55am.Shit! My report time was 6am! And now I was left with just five minutes to get ready. Just great! How do I pull this off when I'm not a magician?I stretched and flexed my muscles.But damn it! Perhaps I would have woken up earlier if I didn't stay up all night thinking about her. I heaved out a deep sigh.Crystal Thorne...what an intriguing young lady...I wish to know more about her even though deep down I knew that it was beyond my work boundaries. Alicia had insisted that she would be the one to reveal the necessary information when that time came. But I was way impatient! I was dying to unravel this intriguing subject already! And besides, if I became too persistent, Alicia would become suspicious of me. I didn't want to rouse her suspicions th