Esme's POVAmy still had a confused expression from the moment we left the mall until we got to the hotel. We jointly carried the shopping bags inside and started bringing out the items we purchased."Why did you suddenly ask that we go after your conversation with the strange man?" She finally voiced out her thoughts."I knew you would ask. Well, I don't feel very comfortable around the human, and I don't know why.”"But humans are nice, he's probably trying to get to know you better.”"That is more of the reason why I should avoid him at all costs""Avoid him? Why?""Because he is human Amy and do you know why humans are still relating freely with us? They think we are one of them when we aren't. What if he discovers I am not human by being too close to me?""That could be bad.”“Yes, Amy, besides, he is vying for the database project as well,” I finished with a shrug.My phone pinged with a notification, and when I opened it, an excited scream left my lips.I pulled Amy in a big
# 69.Esme’s POVLife was slowly getting better. First, I had Amy back, secondly, things were going fine with Silvan. In moments like this, they felt too good to be true, yet, I allowed myself to gaze at the perfection that was Silvan’s face before getting up from the bed.As much as I was tempted to sleep in, I knew there was a lot of work to do. More importantly, today was the first bidding for the project. I couldn’t dare to slack.“You are working even harder than the team members,” Silvan’s voice, still hoarse from just waking up rang out behind me and my body tensed slightly from the close proximity.Was I ever going to stop reacting to him being close.“I’m the team leader, it’s only normal that I work harder. Besides, I don’t really trust one of the opposing team.” There was something about Kane that constantly made me feel like I needed to be cautious. Yet, time and time, he had presented himself like someone that I needed. I didn’t like that. However, if I could get the
Esme’s POVSilvan’s gaze flickered and he glanced away, not willing to meet my eyes. However, that only made me more curious.Was this something that had happened before?“Gather the other team members, we would meet in the cafeteria,” I instructed and then shut the door as soon as the both of them left.I strained my ears, confirming that the both of them had gone before I turned to face Silvan, “What’s going?” “And, don’t even think about lying to me,” I threatened and Silvan’s face spread into a sly grin.He laced his fingers with mine and led me back into the room.“About three years ago, there was some influx of attacks like this in this city. The government kept eyes on the woods and started trying to track everyone more carefully since they couldn’t explain the attack.” My brows tightened at his revelation, “same as this kind of attack?” Silvan nodded with a grimace. “Exactly like this, indoors and in places where wolves shouldn’t be found at all,” More than Silvan, I kne
Esme’s POV“Overdressed for the occasion?” My brows creased with disgust as I took in his all-black outfit. “I think you are the one that’s dressed for the wrong occasion.” He was dressed like he was attending some funeral. Kane shrugged, his eyes raking all over my body. For one, I was glad that Silvan had entered the cafeteria a step ahead of me. Otherwise, only the goddess knew what he would have done if he saw Kane looking at me this way. “I heard a person died and the project would be postponed. It’s only normal that I dress to fit the occasion,” he explained in his annoying drawl. Was the director dead? I cast one more glance at Kane and nodded, “in that case, I’ll leave you to mourn,” I said and then hurried off. There were more important things to do than talking with some haughty CEO who didn’t seem to think on the same wavelength as normal people. More than anything, I always found myself uncomfortable around him. Like some fifth sense telling me to get the fuck away
Silvan’s POVI have never worked hand in hand with someone like this, and I hadn’t expected it to feel this good. We were rubbing minds together, and it wasn’t just me dishing out commands.“Esme!” an exasperated voice rang behind us. Esme swiped her room card. Ann, her adopted sister that I had seen around her for some time back, rushed towards her and threw herself in Esme’s embrace.My eyes narrowed, and I pushed back the rising jealousy curling in my stomach. It had to be because we hadn’t sealed the mate bond yet. But, regardless of how many times we slept together, I couldn’t understand why Esme’s Lycan was unwilling.“I have searched all over for you,” she cried as she buried her head in Esme’s bosom.I pushed my wolf back one more time. Unwilling to cause a scene here. Besides, she was just a girl, right?Esme’s eyes flickered with worry as she wrapped her arms around Ann.“What’s the matter, Ann?” “I’m here now,” she added, rubbing soothing circles on the girl’s back.“W…
Silvan’s POV We waited, taking our sweet time and watching the doctors make their diagnoses and treatments. Eventually, after about two hours, they were done, and his vitals seemed better.“We need to confirm if there’s poison and find the best way to help him fight it off. Otherwise, all of these would go to waste,” the lead doctor said solemnly, and one of the nurses scribbled behind him. After that, the group left, and Esme sighed in relief. She stood and stretched, “I thought they would be here forever.” “Let’s hurry; he might not be awake for long,” I warned as I stood up and moved to his side. Esme acted quickly and stood before the man. I watched his eyes widen in fear of seeing her and her informal dress.“Who are you?” He croaked out. He couldn’t see me since I was wrapped in another illusion, making him think only one person was there.Leaning in, Esme bent until she was close to his ears and whispered, “I’m here to help you.” The man’s eyes flickered, and he glanced a
Esme’s POVI hadn’t realized how exhausted I had been from the trip to the hospital until I got back and crashed immediately.My nostrils flared at the smell of food that wafted into them every now and then. “Silvan,” I grumbled, knowing that he was doing this intentionally.“Hehe, you both are so used to playing lovebirds, you are even seeing him in your sleep now?” I sat up, my eyes widening at the familiar voice and I lunged at her without even thinking.“Careful there,” Ira warned inside my head and I gave her a mental eye roll before wrapping my arms around Rue.“Rue!” up until this moment, with my arms wrapped around her, I hadn’t realized how much I missed her before now.“I have been here for like three hours,” Rue said as she pulled me in again, allowing her sweet scent to rub all over me. “I…” I could barely find the words to say to her and eventually, I just kept quiet and soaked in her presence.“Silvan gave my father and brothers a royal appeal to have them release me.
Silvan’s POVI gave our surroundings a quick glance, confirming that if I needed to give him a dirty slap, or some punch on the face, I would not draw excessive attention. “What are you saying?” I asked, trying my best to remain indifferent. Because in truth, he had just one chance. One chance to prove that Esme wasn’t the person he wasn’t referring to, and that he didn’t deserve to lose a tooth—or maybe three.Kane’s lips curled upwards with a smug smile, “I’m saying that your new bitch seems to be more important than the first one you sent down.” That same word. Sent down. My eyes narrowed as I watched him carefully. This was not my first time meeting Kane. In fact, he had been desperate to leave an impression the first time we met. From outbidding all of the items I had my eyes on, to paying me a visit.I knew his type. But, now, my mind was spinning. And it was like there was some connection that my brain wanted to make from everything that was happening.What exactly did he w