Esme's POV
Norn locked the door behind us and this got me slightly worried.
"Is everything OK?" I asked and she walked over to me and held me in a tight hug before breaking into tears.
"What's wrong? Did someone say something to you?" I asked and she sniffed before moving away from me and wiping her tears.
"I'm sorry for going berserk on you like that, I just couldn't help it." She apologized.
"It's not a problem, just please tell me what the problem is." I requested.
"This marriage that's about to happen is wrong. I'm being forced to marry Raiden." She disclosed.
"What? But why? I thought you would be getting married to your mate." I replied.
"I'm unfortunate enough to not be granted that privilege." She said dejectedly.
"Did he reject you?"
"No. He's dead. My mate is dead and h
