Esme's POV
It's been a week since me and Finn came to the Midnight pack. I can already feel myself getting a little stronger. Today I have asked Finn if we can go outside for a little while. I want to see what it's like here.
"Are you ready Esme?" Fin asks me while knocking on my door.
"Yeah Come on in" I had just finished getting dressed when I heard his voice, I'm wearing black Joggers and a long grey top with roses on the front of it with my trainers on. Alpha Jaxon got rid of our clothes and shoes that we came with as he didn't want us to feel like we had to wear them and not accept what he gave us. He's been spending a lot of time with me over the last week and I am starting to feel a better connection to him now. All of my bruises are almost gone and the split lip has started healing as well and I have noticed Alana wanting to talk more now she's got some strength so I take that as a bonus.
"You look good," Fin says. I know he means it but I can't help but laugh at him. I'm a little weary about going outside just in case something happens but I trust my brother when he tells me that I have nothing to worry about and that he's with me.
10 minutes later we are out in the front garden where all the flowers are laid perfectly in rows and circles and I can't help but kneel down and smell them. They're beautiful.
"They're beautiful don't you think Fin," I ask him. More as a statement than a question. He crouches down near me and he starts talking about anything really which makes me laugh.
"Robyn has asked me if you want to do some baking soon. The kitchen only has her in it so you don't have to stress about too many people being in one place" I know what he's getting at but I feel safer when he doesn't mention much.
"I think I might watch her but I can't bake for shit you know that. anyway I told you I would help you with your joining the pack thing ready for tomorrow didn't I?"
"You did but Naomi said she would help me" he says with a smile on his face and his cheeks a small taint of red.
"How are you still here when your mate is inside?" I ask him. I want him happy and He has been so focused on me that he hasn't had time to officially ask Noami if she will accept him yet.
"Because you're my first priority right now Esme. I'm sure she understands" he says with his smile fading.
"Look I want you to be happy Finn. You have been here for me and it's time I'm there for your happiness so please...go and see her I'll be okay. I've had my medications and I'm okay today" I reassure him.
"Okay but if you need me and I mean it Es you link me! Got it"
"Yes boss" I laugh at him.
The other day Alpha Jaxon asked me what I like to do and I told him that I enjoy drawing and that sometimes I love to just read as well so he surprised me the next night with a new desk in my room and a lot of books that I told him I like to read, some are books that are series and wouldn't take me long to get through If I spent most of my time reading them. He also brought me new pencils, canvases, colours and drawing things just so I don't have to sit here and feel bored.
I was overwhelmed but I loved the gesture. He took his time to help me and look out for me even though he has a pack to handle. I've seen a change in Finn too. He looks so much happier and we have both been spending time together when he isn't at the grounds training which will be a permanent fixture once his body gets used to the changes and his strengths increase a little more but he wanted to get a feel for what he could have been doing at our old pack. Each day he becomes stronger and I feel so proud of him for this.
"Hey what are you doing out here" I hear Hunter's voice. He and Charlie are also around a lot and we talk when we see each other.
"I just wanted to go outside I didn't mean to trouble anyone" I tell him back. It's true I didn't want to trouble no one I just needed air.
"Hey, it's okay. It's nice to see you outside of your room and have some fresh air. Jax will be happy to hear you're walking around on your own."
I didn't think of that. What if I bump into someone...what if there are too many people or if I get lost or...
"Are you okay Esme?"
"Yeah I'm okay I think. I think I just need to go back inside now I've been here too long"
Just as I'm about to stand up I see Jaxon approach us.
"Hey pretty lady" he says while he knows it makes me blush.
"Hey," I say too quietly I think he had trouble hearing me.
"I want to go back inside now, please. I've been out here since 10 this morning. What time is it please"
I know it's only been half an hour or so but I just need to make sure the time.
"It's 14:20. I'd love to break it to you but you've been here over 4 hours now"
4 hours!!
On my own?
"Yes, Esme...you've been here on your own and that is a big achievement. I'm proud of you" He says which only means I must have said that part out loud.
"Do you want to come and sit with me for a bit?" I ask Jaxon. Hoping that he will say yes or maybe at least.
"Course. Give me 20 minutes I have to nip these to my aunt's house who only lives down there and then I'll join you."
"Okay. I'll ask your mom where I go. I can say hello to her then"
Hunter taps my shoulder as he leaves and I feel a little better after seeing Jaxon. He's looking back at me with a happy smile on his face and he looks gorgeous. And I can't believe he's my mate!
I want to accept him but I need to have that talk with him about it first which may or may not be today.
"Hello Robyn," I say to her as I approach her while she's baking.
"Hello dear. It's nice to see you out of your room. How are you today?" She says with a smile.
She's such a lovely woman. I now know where Jaxon gets his smile from and his charms too...his father likes to charm his way into everything where Robyn's concerned which is funny to listen to. Sometimes instead of everyone eating together they join me and Finley in our rooms so we can eat together and it's nice to have them there.
"Thank you, Robyn. I'm okay today. Finns gone to see Naomi and I've just been to the gardens. You have such a lovely pack and I love the gardens. They are so peaceful"
"Indeed they are dear. When I get stressed out I like to make a cup of tea and have a cheeky biscuit while watching the world go by. Always does the trick"
"Ey don't go pinching any cakes you. They're for the pack" she says to Jaxon who's just approached sneakily and taken a chocolate cupcake off the rack.
"I am a part of this pack you know" he says while winking at her.
"Wipe that grin off your face, young man, you know exactly what I'm talking about," she says while swatting his hand away and laughing.
I laugh with her because she's like a mother figure to everyone in the pack I've heard and she's funny too.
As we're heading to my room Jaxon asks me a few questions.
"Did you have a good time in the gardens today?"
"I did thank you. I told Finn to go and see his mate so he did and I didn't realise I had been there for a while"
"I'm glad you enjoyed it. Not sure if this is overstepping or anything but I didn't know if you wanted to watch a film or a series with me this evening in my room?"
I've never been in his room before. I don't want to overstep anything.
"You're not overstepping anything, sweetheart. Stop worrying because I offered"
"How did you.."
"Your wolf's a little snitch," he says while winking at me.
'Damn you, Alana.' I said to her while walking side by side with Jaxon.
'What? I want to be close to Blaze too you know' she says while laughing and dancing in my head.
'And hey you never know it might even end well. 'Wink wink' she says aloud. I laugh out loud which only gets me to look up and find Jaxon looking at me as if to say 'What are you laughing about'
"Sorry. She's been herself by the sounds of it" He laughs alongside me before speaking again.
"Meet me at 6, that gives you a couple of hours to chill out and we will go and get snacks and drinks okay"
"Okay. Where am I meeting you?"
"You'll know," he says with a sly smirk on his face. He starts to walk away in his suit which must be uncomfortable for him. I stopped him just as he moved far enough.
"Isn't it uncomfortable to wear a suit all day?"
"Nah. I get used to it. Perks of being an alpha. Got to dress to impress" he winks back.
At 17:55 I get a link from Jaxon telling me to head to the kitchen. And to be quick.
I automatically think something's wrong and that Finley's hurt so I'm rushing towards the kitchen. My ribs have healed properly now so I can walk and run anywhere I need to be without it hurting.
"What's wrong," I said while panting and catching my breath.
"Why did you run for?" Fin asks me.
"Alpha Jaxon said it was important. Where is he anyway?" I ask feigning confusion.
"He isn't here but....he wants me to walk you upstairs now"
"Seriously? He couldn't have just told me to walk out of my room and wait there. Jackass much, with a cute ass" I mumble to myself.
I get a mind link from Jaxon not 2 seconds later.
'I heard that. And my ass is mighty fine but thanks for checking''
I spit my drink out and I'm all of a sudden coughing trying not to choke.