Chapter 12: Where Is Esmeray?

Chapter 12: Where Is Esmeray?

Esme's heart skipped a beat when she met his eyes, but it was a jolt of wariness, not affection. Her reaction to his presence was different from that of Vivienne, who regarded him with a nervous glint in her eyes, as if wanting to make him aware that his presence was not welcomed here at all.

When it finally dawned on her that she wasn't hallucinating his presence, Esme's gaze returned to the opened book in front of her, her expression distant. "You're not often seen in the library, Alpha Rhyne. To what do I owe this unexpected visit?" she asked, her tone stiff and polite, which only seemed to grate on his nerves.

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