Chasing our Dreams

4

Thankfully, I was given my personal chamber the moment I got back in the palace. I don't know what will I do if Alexander and I share a room and a bed this instant.

I understand the fact that we are mates but this isn't some fantasy where everything is only about love and being sweet to your mate all the time. This isn't about like others where they fall in love with their mates in a snap of love at first glance.

I am definitely not like that, obviously, as I was still able to escape from him even after seeing him before. Just because he's incredibly good looking, so powerful and the fact that he's the future king, I was still able to dodge him and pursue what I have to do.

"My lady, your presence is being requested by the king in his office.", it was Beta Dylan who informed me this time, not Lucas who is a constant companion of mine as my protector. Well, that's his role as the delta though.

At first, I'm against it but after experiencing a lot of intimidating stares and threats, I always welcome him with hospitality already. Together with him, are five guards which always surround me wherever we walk. Even if it is only in the greenhouse or infirmary.

"Why am I called this time?", I asked Dylan but he akwardly smiled at me which either means he doesn't know why or he just won't tell me but I'll take that as bad news.

Dylan left me at the door the moment we arrived at Alex's office. I smooth out my dress and hair before entering it. I almost got swooned by my mate's appearance. He's stunning. What a very attractive man!

I bowed a little to him to show respect, "You called, my Lord."

His eyes squinted at me, "Stop. Call me by my name. I'm your mate."

"Okay, Alex.", I smiled. I don't need to be told twice.

He cleared his throat and lean back into his chair, "Dr. Hermanno said you wanted your own laboratory and or greenhouse to work at." I nodded my head slowly. I don't know where this is going.

"You don't have to tell it to him. Direct it to me, Esmeralda."

"Just Esme. It makes me uncomfortable when you call me with my whole name."

"How so?"

"It seems like you're mad at me or something. Call me Esme. Besides, it's easier that way."

His eyebrows shot up before diverting his eyes to the folder on his desk. "If you need something, tell it to me directly. I will arrange this request of yours. In five days, your personal space will be made."

I smiled in joy, "Thank you so much." His eyes went back on me and only stared. That makes me uncomfortable so I went back to my passive and neutral stance.

"Anything else?", he asked.

"Can I use the library of the palace?"

Alex sighed, "Esme, I am the king. Your mate is the king. Therefore, you are a queen. This whole kingdom is technically yours now."

I blinked. Oh... a queen. Yes, I'm a queen now and that only sink in to me the moment he told me that. That caused me to chuckle nervously before nodding at him. "Thank you."

"Anything else?", he asked again.

I wanted to say that I want to visit Kate in Westland then Finny on Southland, Ricardo in his pack or Patrick who decided to stay at the Citadel.

Wait. I gasped from my sudden realization. "Can I have my team back here in the palace?"

"What?"

"I mean, I want my team back. Let them work under me again but this time, here in the palace.", I smiled at him. I really hope he could grant me that. I am excited. There's nothing wrong with my request, right?