Chasing our Dreams

3

"No! You are not escaping this time!", he growled at me using his speed to grab my arm just as I'm about to run again. I chuckled nervously at him. Of course, he knew. After all, I escaped from him five years ago.

"Okay, but will you please let my arm go? Your grip hurts."

His eyes widened a little. I don't know if it's because of my voice or because he finally realized that he's causing me pain.

"I apologize."

What a very formal man. What would you expect from someone who technically lived his whole life in this place?

"What is your name and rank?", he asked while approaching me closely. He is only one step away from me. This proximity is giving me a headache. I am not prepared for this incident. How could I meet him at this moment?

"Ah, you finally met her, dear child.", I heard Dr. Hermanno chuckled causing my mate to turn around and look at his approaching figure.

"She's the doctor I've been telling you. The one who invented not just one, not two but three elixirs that is truly magnificent and beneficial to our kind."

My mate's gaze turned from Dr. Hermanno to me with a slightly widened eyes. I cleared my throat as if it could give me the confidence that I need right now. My hands are vigorously shaking so I put them behind me before bowing my head.

"I am Dr. Esmeralda from the Citadel."

Dr. Hermanno sighed and I heard a patting sound which I guess he did pat my mate's shoulder. "Too tongue tied to speak?", he mockingly said to my mate who just scoffed before looking away.

"Never saw someone with this kind of angelic face before, haven't you? I, myself, can't believe the moment I saw her especially when I found out she's the inventor of the elixirs.", Dr. Hermanno continued teasing my mate who growled and scoffed once again.

"Excuse his attitude. By the way, don't be afraid. He's the current king. Alpha King Alexander Killian the third."

Alexander's gaze slowly turn on me. I smile sadly, "I know, Dr. Hermanno.", I honestly answered which made me earn a surprised stare from the healer himself.

"How?"

Of course, only the important people can see who truly is the king. No one could just see what he looks like, no pictures around or anything. They're all for security purposes. Very smart, I know.

"I met him five years ago when he visited the Northland. But he didn't know who I am. He never saw me but I was able to see and learn who he was."

"What? Then why did you leave?", Alexander step forward and is now harshly glaring down at me.

"Woah, child, back down. What's going on?", Dr. Hermanno grabbed the king's shoulder to pull him back but he won't budge.

Tears started to form in my eyes so I bowed my head so it won't show. I deeply inhaled and released a shaky breath, "It's for the best.", I whispered.

"Best? What are you talking about? Best huh? How did escaping from me became the best?!", he asked with so much anger and I truly understand why. But he's starting to frighten me. My hands are shaking so bad while my heart is beating so fast it hurts.

"Please, you're scaring me.", I inform him and he just inhaled deeply to calm himself before stepping back. But I can still feel his rage.

"Are you guys-...", Dr. Hermanno trailed off while waiting for his assumption to be confirmed.

I take a glance at Alexander who is still glaring at me. I bowed my head in defeat and shame.

"Yes. We are mates.", Alexander growled.