Page 49 of The Alpha's Sold Pregnant Mate

Esme was impressed.

“From what you told me, you seem not to have a clear understanding of your visions,” Juniper said to her.

“Yes. It's like I'm looking through a keyhole.”

“I'll help you see your visions more clearly. Close your eyes.”

Esme obeyed.

“Now, take a deep breath. In through your nose, and slowly out through your mouth.”

She did.

“Free your mind, let go of whatever is holding you back. Be as light as a feather. Float through your own consciousness.”

Juniper was now reciting words in a foreign tongue, and Esme figured that she was casting a spell.

As she chanted, Esme began groaning slightly.

“You're holding back, Esme. Let go. Your thoughts are blocking your access. Let go… Free your mind.”

Esme drew in a deeper breath as a gentle wind began to blow around the room without blowingout the flames of the candles.

“That's it, Esme… Let go.”

There was a blinding light that shone on her face. Her eyes were shut, but she still felt the beams.

The air suddenly changed, and she smelled the scent of plants and trees. She heard the chirping of birds and the sounds of reptiles scurrying up or down some tree bark.

“Hello, Esme,” a sweet feminine voice said, prompting her to open her eyes.

She was in a forest,and standing before her was a beautiful woman, almost the spitting image of herself.

She had the most enchanting smile that Esme had ever seen.

“I've been waiting for you, my child.”

Esme swallowed and dared to say the word that had been ringing in her mind since she opened her eyes and clearly saw this woman.

“Mom…?”

With a broad smile, she nodded.

Tears welled in Esme's eyes, and soon, they flowed down her cheek like a river as she rushed to embrace her. Surprisingly, she was able to.

Esme could feel her mother's skinand her breath on her face as she told her to stop crying. Her mother's thumb wiped over her cheeks, drying her tears.

It felt so real.

“Why did you leave me, Mom?”she asked amidst sobs, “Why did you leave me?” She broke down into tears again, remembering all the horrors that she had had to endure.

“I'm so sorry you had to go through all that, Esme.” She stroked her hair as she wept in her arms.

“Look at me,” she said, trying to catch Esme's teary eyes. “Look at me…”

Esme sniffled and dried her tears.

“I know what you went through in that town. But I want you to know that I didn't intend to leave you alone. I didn't have a choice.” She placed a consoling palm on her face. “You have grown into a woman… A really strong one at that.”

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