Esme's POV "And that is?" She questioned nonchalantly. "The truth is, there is no Derek. He's just someone you made up in order to gain my sympathy, this is all just a little game to you. Derek doesn't exist and Raiden never killed anyone. I feel bad for thinking such terrible things about him when he's actually the victim. Ethan was right about his lack of self esteem and that's because you've bullied him right from childhood and always made him think so little of himself. That's why he seeks the approval of everyone and goes out of his way to please. He thinks he's worthless because of you and this is because he loves you and he believes everything you say. He is your mate and you asked him to reject you but he refused and confessed his love for you but you mocked him instead. Whe

