Rebirth: I Tamed The Ruthless Lycan King

Chapter 10

(Esmeray POV)

"Entering! Sir Ethan Pierre Ascorter, the eldest son of the Ascorter family, and Lady Esmeray Mor Dalerin, the eldest daughter of the Dalerin family." The announcer announced as the both of us walked to the Grant balcony.

Ethan and I bowed to everyone respectfully before climbing down the steps and going into the crowd. My dress did not disappoint me as everyone complimented it.

"It is so beautiful. You really look beautiful" Lady Kiara said as I thanked her. She was one of my dukedom friends who stayed supportive of me even in the end when I was left alone.

"You looked amazing as well!"

The both of us excused from the crowd and decided to sit in the corner and gossip.

"Wow, this dress is really gorgeous but…" she looked left to right before leaning in. "Why doesn’t it match Ethan's? Elinor matches more."

"Oh, this is not the dress he brought me. I was going to wear it but there was an accident and it got destroyed" I said, as she frowned.

"What," I asked as she scrunched her eyes and looked at me.

"You look happy. Something happened?"

I couldn't help but chuckle at her observation.

"Yea. You could say that." I decided to explain to her a few things because I need some support and I know she will be with me till the end. So I explained how I doubted Ethan and Elinor were having a relationship, but I was not sure. She looked furious but under my request she calmed down.

"I told you something was off! Now you doubt it as well!"

Now that I think about it, Kiara is always talking about how she doubts the relationship between Ethan and my sister, but I was so stupid and naïve that I brush it off every time.

The two of us spend some more time together before bidding and going to join the other ladies. It was a must for the nobility to greet every lady and it was considered rude to be confined to a certain group throughout the banquet.

In the middle of the ladies was my sister cheering and talking to them. She paused as she saw me walking towards them. Her eyes went to my dress, a dissatisfied and jealous frown covering her face.

I smirked, satisfied as I approached the group. It was no surprise when everyone turned their attention to me. They were all beyond impressed by my outfit and, eventually, it turned out ignoring my little sister. When the time for the King to enter came, we went back to our family and partners. Luckily, both Ethan's and my family were standing together, but unluckily, Ethan's family was there.

As far as I remember, Ethan's family was never pleased with me. They wanted me to be the traditional perfect wife material for their son. At first, it felt like an act out of love, but eventually, it became a burden. It was impossible to even stand without being judged by that woman.

"Hello Auntie and Uncle" I bowed my head as the latter two nodded.

"Why are you wearing that dress? Didn’t my son send you another one?" lady Ascorter asked as I looked at her.

"Yes, Mother Alita, he did. But there was an accident and I spilled coffee over it"

The woman in front of me laughed in a displeased way.

"Looks like Lady Esmeray needs a bit more strict training." She said as I looked at Mother. I thought she would look ashamed, but instead, I saw worry in her eyes.

Worry for me.

"I am sorry, Mother Alita. Mistakes happen and I deeply regret it, but I am pretty sure I didn’t taint the family name of Ascorter as everyone looked rather impressed by the alternative dress I wore."

I smiled before walking to my parents.

The Ascorter didn’t seem pleased by my reply but, like I said before.

I don’t care.

The announcement for the King, Queen, and the two children rose as the door opened. We all bowed in respect as the King started to officially give a speech on his daughter's 5th birthday.

"Looks like the eldest couldn’t make it. Again," many who were standing in front of me started to talk about the missing son.

The king has 3 children. The eldest was the son of his 1st wife, the true ruler of the kingdom by succession, Queen Althea. But she died when the Prince turned 10. The 2nd wife, i.e. the current queen, has two children from the king. A 7 year old boy named Emmet and a 5 year old girl, Emma.

It is a known fact that the Queen hated the first prince since he was crowned prince and that status will forever be his since he is the true heir born out of a royal bloodline.

The tales of the bravery of the crown prince had always spread like wildfire. A ruthless killing machine. A devil.

And to be honest, I can tell you the name suits him very well. In my previous life, 2 months from now, the king dies for an unknown reason and the son takes the throne. The whole ministry was crushed and every single minister was killed by him. Everything completely shattered. But the rule under him prospered greatly.

He never shows his face in public and when he does he always wears his war helmet.

I had only seen the prince once, and that was for his blessing on my marriage with Ethan. I couldn’t see the expressions on his face because of the helmet, but he sounded pretty off back then.

"Dear, come on! We should hand over our gift" my father said as I nodded my head. The royal family was already on the banquet grounds. Each lord with their family went to the crown princess and handed her a present before having a brief conversation.

The king and the queen always had an interest in our family because of our rising popularity. Trade with the royals was also going smoothly. So the Queen didn’t even hesitate as she invited me and my sister to a tea party she would be conducting.

When it was over, it was time for cake and then dance.

The moment I dreaded. I quickly hid myself as I saw Ethan looking for me. I slipped out of the banquet hall into the royal garden and sat on the bench near a fountain.

I groaned and threw my head back feeling tired. I just want to go home and rest!

"O-oh helloooooooo"

I jumped up from a seat as I saw a tall figure approach me. "Plezeee don’t we scareddddd"

Just my luck. It was a very drunk man. He looked like he was in his mid 20s. The man had an empty bottle in his hand and I took a step back as he swung it around so carelessly.

"I am sorry sir. It seems like this place is already taken. I will take my leave". I tried to walk past him as quick as I can but he grab my wrist, making me grasp and turn.

"Sir, please let me go," I said, but he smiled and shook his head.

"I feel sooooo lonely, beautiful laaddyyy. Accomny me" he wasn’t even able to speak clearly.

"I have to go back sir, please let go"

His grip was really tight on my hand and no matter how hard I tried to pull my hand, it wouldn’t budge.

"Hey hands off!" a familiar voice rose as I looked to my left. My eyes widened as I saw the mystery man walking towards us.

The drunkard, on the other hand tightened his hold on my hand and I hissed at the pain of my bangle blending into my skin.

This made the mystery man growl and he punched the drunkard in the face. I screamed as the guy fell to the ground unconscious.

"You ok?" The mystery man was quick on his feet as he grabbed my hand and looked at my wrist. He ticked his tongue, seeing the red hand marks. He blew on it and I hissed, making his face turn even more worried."Does it hurt?"

"A li-little" I blushed and looked away.

"We need to get you fixed," he said before guiding me in. I thought he was taking me back to the hall so the maids could arrange the first aid, but to my surprise, we walked to a carriage.

"Wait," he said as he entered the carriage. He opened the seat and took out some medical supplies before looking around.

He took a cloth that was lying on the seat and then spread it on the step before helping me sit on it.

The man was gentle at his task as he cleaned and applied medicine to the wound.

"You are good," I said as I looked at the perfectly wrapped bandage.

"I had lots of practice doing that on my job" he chuckled, shaking his head.

"What are you doing here?" I asked as he raised one eyebrow at me.

"I told you. I am also nobility." He shrugged. Now that I think of it, he is dressed so properly and handsome.

"How come I never noticed you in the nobility? With your look and charm, I am sure to catch you"

"Are you saying you find me attractive, Lady?" he grinned and leaned in, making me look away. He lets out a small laugh and shakes his head before looking at the sky. "Did I say it the first time we met? I hate crowds and nobility. I would rather skip everything."

"Is that why you were hiding in the garden?"

"I guess so" he chuckled, making me smile. "But seriously, I told you I would see you after I have some juicy info about the mission you gave me but I have nothing. I guess fate wants us to meet before."

He was quite the flirt as he walked in front of me. He extended his hand to me as I stared at it.

"Shall I take you back to the banquet hall, my lady? I am sure your parents might be wondering where you went"

"But first I have a request," I said as he raised one eyebrow at me.

"What is it?"

"Why don’t you show yourself at the banquet? Everyone will be shocked and impressed in seeing you". The man in front of me went silent. "I am not forcing you. It is your wish. I just asked" I waved my hand, worried I must have offended him. But I was caught off guard as he grabbed my hand.

"I don’t mind doing that for you," he said, and I couldn’t help but notice how my heart beat dropped.

"W-wha-" I paused as he smiled and winked at me. He led me to the ballroom but I was confused as he let me go inside alone.

"What about you?"

"I did not enter into the banquet hall, so I should come in a proper manner."

In the end, I was back in the hall alone, my eyes constantly looking at the entrance door.

After around 15 minutes, I watched the announcer walk forward indicating that he was going to announce something. And it was just in time!

Ethan was going to ask me to dance with him!

"Your kind attention please" he announced as everyone turned to the announcer. "A royal entry! Entering Alexandro Evrin Vandronia! The crown prince of our beloved kingdom!"

It was like the whole blood on my face drained. My eyes widened as I watched the familiar man walk up to the Veranda. His face was void and, for some reason, I could feel the authority in him.

What is happening? Why is Mystery Man introduced as the Crown prince?!