Esme’s POVI was giddy with excitement and almost certain that all the butterflies in the world were in my stomach right now. This was going to be my first date. First date with anybody. Unlike most of the other girls back in the pack, I had avoided dating human men because I didn’t want any trouble. By the time I was ready to date after my transformation, father had told me about his agreement with Silvan and my life had just spiraled down from that time on. It was almost like we were going back in time. Doing exactly what we should have done three years back. My mouth opened as I stepped into my room and saw it full with boxes. What was going on?I crouch down in front of the first box and plucked the note off it.“I got you dresses for all the imaginary dates that we have had in my head. Hopefully, one of them meets the cut with you.” Anymore and my mouth jaw would hit the floor from how shocked I was.This was Silvan? The Silvan I knew would never write a thing like this, he
Esme’s POVI would think that spending a night touring half of the Lycan empire would have me exhausted, considering that it was larger than the human city. But all that Silvan had to do was snake his hands around my waist, and I felt every strength returning to me. “Let’s have dinner, and we can watch the night sky back at home,” Silvan said with a tilt of his head, but from his tone and the expectant look, I knew he was waiting for my reply.“I’m fine with that,” the sound of the door opening muffled my voice, and Silvan helped me into the car before rushing to the other side. I took a deep breath, taking advantage of the one minute I got away from him. All night, from the dessert place we had visited to the aquarium and shopping alley, I had not missed how Silvan stared at me.Especially since I was staring at him in the same way.It’s hard to tell if it’s the mate bond; after all, I had worked with so many men in the past, and none of them had made me feel out of control like
Silvan’s POVEsme was beautiful. The drop-dead gorgeous kind. And if it had missed my eyes in my three years of watching her, it was impossible to see now. Wrapped in the black dress that I had chosen with her beautiful hair curled up on her head, I found myself watching her every now and then. I was unable to take my eyes off her. Perhaps it was the mate bond.Her Lycan awakening meant that I could feel the pull even stronger. I felt it even in my sleep when the moon was at its strongest. But my little princess was not ready. I knew that more than anyone. So I held back every time. I saw her gaze rest on me for a little too long as I had some gelato. Swallowing had quickly become a chore, but if I wanted to keep seeing that look on Esme's face, I had to keep licking. Her face flushed, and she glanced away while clumsily dropping her cutlery. “Esme,” I called out, my lips curling up as her body jerked in response.“You are not eating. Is the food not to your taste?” She shook
Esme’s POVI was struggling to hold myself back from touching him. Was it something in the air? Or the food? Or perhaps it was something about the moon and the mate bond. “Mine,” Ira growled in my mind, and the possessiveness in that one call had shivers running through my spine. Silvan turned to look at me, and the look in his eyes was all I needed to know that he felt this as much as I did. My wolf was desperately pining for him. “You are the desperate one,” Ira barked in my mind, and my lips curled up.“But you are the one calling for him now,” I shot back with a mental eye roll that I hoped she was getting. “That’s because you both are taking so much time. Get it over with!” As though on second thought, Ira added, “I might need to help you,” “That would be too soon,” I blurted, and embarrassment rushed through me when Silvan turned back to look at me.Even worse was the large wave of desire that rushed through me as his scent wafted into my nostrils. There had to be a way
Esme’s POVSomething about how much Silvan wanted this to work. About the amount of trust in me made me wake up with a new level of confidence.I was certain that something would have changed between us.Especially after the kiss from last night. This was also why I had been very disappointed this morning when I sat at the table alone for breakfast.A part of me had hoped that we could talk and get our relationship to move even faster. My phone dinged with a notification, and I jumped, a little too excited because only one person could send me messages. “Anne will be unable to show up for your training today; you can self-study— Silvan.” Great. Another disappointment.We had already covered most of the books I started with, and Anne was supposed to bring some new ones today. “How’s the meeting going?” I asked, thinking of the tedious and endless court meetings he had groaned about over dinner once.His reply came quickly, and I sat up, ignoring my breakfast.“Terrific as always. W
Silvan’s POVI didn’t miss this. Even after three years. The only difference now was that, before, Father used to be on this seat I was on. And I didn’t have to do too much. Just share my ideas and show that I supported him. But now, I needed to do a lot more than that. Well, more like I had done a lot more.Unlike the last meeting, most of the councilmen sat without their usual chattering and there was barely one alpha that wanted to meet my eyes. After all, I had made Paul let them know that I was aware of the several crimes they had committed in the last few years.Some of them enough to get them impeached. And I still had more cards.None of them brought up the topic of marriage anymore and it was nice to finally discuss the real issues that the Empire needed us to solve. Every now and then, I would stifle a cough and send a reply to Esme. While I was here, I was more than eager to be back home with my mate.Especially after last night. “Your Highness, the initiation is in
Esme’s POVSomething had definitely changed after the meeting with his right handed men. There was a part of me that couldn’t help fluttering at the mere thought of him introducing me to his closest people in that way.And so, since then, I had done what I could.As soon as Anne left, I would go to the library and exchange the books I had read overnight. Now, I was done with an extensive plan for the project and I also had a map of the Lycan empire.I had drawn out all the important families and power structure also to know who could help Silvan and who couldn’t. “Lady Esme, you should get some rest today,” Madame Sunny said with pursed lips and I gave her a bright smile. “I won’t be reading late tonight,” I assured her and she nodded. Although there was a part of me that wanted to tell her to get some rest too. Every time I made my way to the living room during my night reading, Madame Sunny was either there or would walk in there. A part of me also suspected that she was keepin
Esme’s POVUnlike our first date, Silvan took a more conspicuous car and we ate dinner at a homely restaurant that made me miss when I was in college. The food was delicious but I liked that it helped us talk more, however, what was hard to resist was the chemistry that was churning between us. It was as though accepting a relationship made the dynamics of things change between us. Every now and then, we caught ourselves staring and I was much too needy to care about being caught.At this point, I would probably have to give myself some sexual relief judging by how soaked my panties were. “Let’s go home,” Silvan said as he stood up and then placed his hands on the small of my back once I was beside him. My body tensed underneath his touch and Silvan’s eyes met mine with his brows arched.“Do you need me?” He teased and without thinking, I nodded, my eyes widening after. It had to be Ira.‘What are you doing to me?’ I growled inside my mind, embarrassed at how I had just admitted
Esme’s POVSilvan carried me back to his room and laid me gently on the bed. He tried to get off me but I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me. I still couldn't believe that he was alive.I stared deep into his eyes and felt tears almost building up in mine.He ran his hands lovingly through my locks and kissed my forehead softly.“I missed you so much, Silvan. I was so worried. I thought that I would never…”" Shhhh,” he said hushing me gently. "I am here now. I'm just glad that you are safe. I was just as worried as you and I feared that you would never wake up again.”He kissed me tentatively on the lips and I groaned softly as his soft tongue wrapped around mine. Being asleep for almost three weeks was more than enough time to make me crave his touch hungrily. I missed him, and now that I had him, I wanted him deep inside me.He pulled away and stroked my locks.“You should get some rest. Your bruises still need to heal and I'll ask the maids to get you so
Chapter 135Esme's POV I felt very hungry in my sleep and had to force my eyes open. Not expecting to be met with so much brightness, I squinted my eyes to slowly adjust to the light in the room. I stared out the window, different thoughts running through my mind. I recognize the room as the one I shared with Silvan back at the empire."Silvan!" I suddenly called and sprung out of the bed. My thoughts were correct, I was back home at the palace, but how?Images of how I had witnessed everyone die flashed in my head and I quickly hurried out of the room."Silvan!" I called again but got no response."Rue!""Paul!""Amy!" There was nobody in sight even as I called Their names, I began to wonder if I was in a dream."My Lady" someone called from behind and I turned to see Odelia, the young maid whom Silvan had once made to attend to each of my needs.Instinctively, I pulled her in a hug, my heart palpitating in trepidation. Feeling her body on mine made me realize that this was realit
Chapter 134Esme's POVMy heart wrenched in pain as I screamed out my lungs. Silvan lay on the floor, blood oozing from his lips and the cuts on his face.Tears poured out of my eyes as I stared at Silvan's limp body on the cold floor. The exchange of gunshots had seized as everyone stared at Silvan's body as if in a trance. Mustering the last energy I had left in me, I pulled on the chains on my hands with all my strength. Seeing Silvan's state seemed to fuel my energy as I felt myself break out of the chains that were used to hold me down.Pushing Lois's already cold body away, I quickly rushed to Silvan's side, not minding the fact that my chest was not properly covered.I scooped him in my arms, his blood soiling my clothes entirely. "Someone call the ambulance!" I yelled desperately, rubbing my hands on his."My King" I called tearfully, my voice croaky and filled with pain.He smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I broke my promise" he whispered, his eyes peering into mine."Who cares abo
Chapter 133Esme's POV With every passing second, I felt weaker and weaker. My heart was palpitating with fear and my body longed to be released from the binds that held me down.I could hear Kane laughing hysterically and closed my eyes in pain. A drop of tear slipped out of my eye as I clenched my jaws to keep the pain in.As if on cue, the door burst open and a fiery-looking Silvan barged in alongside Doran and Paul. There were a whole lot of guards that came in with him too and they were fully armed.I wasn't expecting it but just as they entered, Kane's men took their stance as well. The two groups pointed guns at each other, staring at themselves eyeball to eyeball.I heard Kane hiss from his seat beside my bed, "What a party pooper. I wasn't expecting you until I drained her empty" he complained with an eye roll.Silvan eyes instantly widened as they fell on me, "What are you doing to her?" He demanded and started rushing towards Kane who quickly began to yank the wires out of
Chapter 132Silvan's POVI waited patiently for the report on the plate number I had asked them to run. I was starting to slowly lose my patience as it was becoming too difficult to locate where Daniel was hiding my Esme."Your Highness, I'm afraid the plate number does not exist" one of the men reported, "it wasn't registered under any company and so the culprit must have used it as a means of distraction""Damn! So what's next?"Sophie was led inside the room, she curtsied politely, "Greetings Alpha, you sent for me"I made to grab her hands but stopped midway and glared dangerously at her."What do you know about Kane of Hammock Corporation?""Mr. Kane?""Is there any other Kane you have been intimate with?" I slammed impatiently.Her face turned red with embarrassment at my outburst, I instantly realized my fault and cleared my throat noisily, "Come with me," I said simply, moving out of the room. She followed without complaint at once."Now, do you remember the Kane I am talking
Chapter 131Esme's POVI felt something twitch in my body and slowly opened my eyes."I'm alive?" I asked in my mind and slowly looked around my sides. Though the room was dimly lit, I could hear the beeping of a machine beside me."You are awake finally"I could recognize his annoying voice from miles away, I turned my head towards Kane's direction. Amidst the injury he had sustained from me, he had an excited look on his face"Where am I?" I demanded coldly."Heaven" he replied with an evil cackle.I gave him a proper stare to see that he has some wires attached to his body and then it hit me, I was still in that damned room and on the bed he had flung me on.But I thought he shot me, how come I am still living?"It wasn't a real bullet" he answered as if reading my thoughts, "it's a sedative dart"I winced as I felt something leave my body, Kane smiled broadly, "I have been waiting for you to wake up since. The procedure can only be successful when you are awake.You are not like
Chapter 130Silvan's POVI paced about the lounge in worry, my mind racing in thoughts as I wondered why Daniel decided to do something as treacherous as this.I knew he worked for Diane but she seems not to know a single thing about this operation.One of the men who were working on tracking Daniel down hurried toward me and bowed respectfully."Alpha, we can't seem to find his coordinates. As for your phone, the tracker was deactivated so it is not possible to trace where it might be"I banged the table beside me in rage, "did the traitor disappear with the air? Why is no one finding something that might lead us to him?""We proceeded to ask around the palace for whoever might have seen him leaving but no one seemed to have noticed. Also, he did not take any of the palace cars, else it would have been easy to track the automobile down.""How about the CCTV footage of the palace gates? He must have left through the exit, he didn't disappear, did he?""Of course not, Your Highness" Th
Chapter 129Esme's POV"Stop right there or I will blow your Lycan brains out!" Someone commanded behind me and I froze.I raised my hands in surrender and gulped down nothing. "Good girl, now turn around really slowly and see the surprise awaiting you" the voice added and I did as I was instructed."Kane?" "Surprise! I hope you are happy to see me, sweetheart?" He returned with a wicked glint in his eyes.I gave him a confused stare and turned to Daniel who was still whimpering in pain, they are working together?"What are you doing here? I thought you were still at the resort even after I left" Kane shrugged, his gun still pointing at me and his eyes sharp in case I make any funny movement, "What can I say? I know my way around. Besides, I have lived here longer than you nasty creatures" he replied and started walking towards me."Nasty? Who the heck is this filthy human?" Ira snarled in my head.Kane's eyes lingered on Daniel's body on the floor for some seconds and gleamed wit
Chapter 128Esme's POVDaniel stopped in front of a building and without waiting to even see what kind of building it was, I hurried out of the car and inside the open door, screaming Silvan's name."Silvan!" I called out in panic and heard no response, the space was eerily quiet and I stopped in my tracks, taking my time to slowly observe my environment.There was no one in sight, the only item in the room was a single bed and stool beside the bed. It looked like a sick bed but there was nobody on it.Ira was on full alert, she began to trace Silvan's scent around the dimly lit room but he was nowhere in sight. The closing of the door made me spin around to see Daniel holding a bat and staring at me ferociously. I looked into his eyes and gasped at how emotionless it looked.He slowly locked the door while keeping his eyes pinned on me,"Silvan isn't here, is he?" I asked in a calm tune, my eyes watching his grip on the bat and the cold look on his face, he shrugged and moved the ba