Ezra's POV"Stop overthinking," Gia said.We are already here in our house, but Laura's words still stuck on my mind. I darted my gaze at her to answer her."I'm not," I said.Gia rolled her eyes at me and cross her arms iver her chest. "It's obvious that you are," she replied.I sigh. Who wouldn't?Well, it's true that her words bothered me. I close my eyes and take a deep breath to calm mysef, however, my conversation with Laura earlier flashed in my mind."No one's dragging you down... because you are already on the bottom."I do not even know why I said that. Maybe I just got frustrated on the fact that Jessica did not mention her name during the trial and let herself take the blame. Although it was indeed her fault for making her daughter hurt herself, but if she's really sorry for her daughter, she should have told everyone everything."That would be unfair to someone who couldn't shift yet," Laura said and laughed.My brows furrowed. So what is she trying to say?When Laura's l
Ezra's POVI wipe my tears and went straight to the bathroom to wash my face. I can't stay here in my room all day, crying my eyes out. I was not born weak.I rest my palms on the edge of the sink after switching the faucet on. I scoop a refreshing water from the faucet and flashed it on my face. I let the cold water give me a refreshing start.As I stare at my reflection on the small mirror glued on the wall just above the sink, I notice my fair and pale skin.I bite my lower lip. I've been working so hard lately. Sometimes, I wonder if this is what I really want to do, or l am just doing this to impress others."Of course, I love the kids," I whispered to myself, battling the argument inside my brain.But since I was proclaimed as the Luna of this pack, I think nothing other than other people.I understand that it was something us as the leader of the pack should prioritize. But it is hard to function everyday especially if you have problems on your own that remained unsolved.As I
Ezra's POV"Clement?" I asked.I wonder why he's here. Now I know who's the owner of that familiar car parked in front of the Alpha's house.Clement walk towards me while my eyes bore at him, watching him getting nearer. He casually inserts his hands into his pockets and stopped right in front of me.He tilts his head as he stares intensely at me. I notice how his gaze travel throughout my body and landed back to my face.*W-What brought you here?" I threw a question to somehow lessen the awkwardness between us (although I feel like I was the only one who feels awkward)."Are you crying?" he asked.I gulped and avoided my gaze at him. I was sure that I already wiped up the tears from my eyes before leaving the dungeons, but I guess he still noticed it."I'm not..." I said.clement chuckled. "You know, it's obvious that you do not know how to lie," he responded.I sigh. I bite my lower lip. I do not know how to respond to what he said. Is it that obvious that I cried?"May I know what
Ezra's POVI stare at him, not knowing how to continue the conversation anymore.Clement emptied his glass and gradually place his glass on the center table."So, why are you here in our pack?" I asked after contemplating how to keep the conversation going.Clement looked at me and chuckled. "Are you spacing out? If I am not mistaken, I already answered that question."He did?I confusingly look at him, thinking whether he is saying the truth.His chuckle turned into laughter after seeing my confused expression."I told you, I am here to meet your mate. We need to discuss something. Your hotel is full that's why I parked the car here in front of your house," he explained."Oh, right..." I uttered to myself after I realize he did explain it to me earlier. I cleared my throat before continuing. "Are you going to talk about how to capture my father?" I asked, trying to aound casual.He looked at me as if he is weighing the weight of my stares and being careful to his words."Yes," Clemen
Ezra's POV"Good evening, Ryler," Clement formally greeted.He stands on his seat and went to where Ryler is standing. He then offered his hand for a hand shake.I bite my lower lip as Iw atch Ryler directly ignoring Clement's greeting. Instead, he inserted his hands into his pocket and his eyes bore to Clement.Clememt realizes that Ryler doesn't want to accept his hand so he casually put it down. I do not know why but a small smile appeared at Clement's face.I exhaled quietly. I swear, this is not the right time for Clement to fool around.The tension between the two rises. No one is speaking, but the atmosphere is getting heavy and thicker. Before anything goes out of hand, I quickly went in between them.I chuckled to somehow ease the awkward silence. I face Ryler who is still eyeing Clement. I reach for his hand and caress it.Ryler's gaze bore into me. I gulped.The way he looked at me proudly screams that he isn't liking what happened. He probably got the wrong idea about I an
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