Artemis POV As we sat down at our favorite spot to enjoy the fruits, Daymon offered to bring the leftover meat for us to peer with it. “So what happened when you went outside without me?” Daymon asked, walking towards me with the wrap he was holding. “A Lot happened to be honest,” I answered, eager to share my experience. “Really!” Daymon sat down beside me and handed the some piece of meat to me. At first, I hesitated to reveal the part where I saw the snake but it is part of the main thing that happened. “I saw a snake” I revealed. Just saying it makes it feel creepy. “Damn!!” Daymon exclaimed. “Are you okay?” His expression turned serious. “Yeah, I'm,” I replied. “I have always known you to be a strong woman; if it were to be other ladies, they would rather just faint on the spot.” Daymon made instances of some he knows. I love that Daymon was praising so I didn't bother telling him I was afraid and also almost fainted like the other women. “You remember the saying th
Artemis POV It's a beautiful morning, the chirping sound of the birds woke me up. I looked to the side and saw Daymon still sleeping like a baby. He is looking so peaceful and handsome as ever. I moved closer to her for me to enjoy the beautiful view before me, Daymon. I was almost tempted to touch him when he woke up from his sleep. I quickly withdrew my hand and behaved like I wanted to take something from beside him. “Good morning” Daymon greeted with a gentle and calm morning voice. “Good morning,” I greeted back. “Hope you slept well?” I asked. “Yes, I did,” he replied. “Why are you up so early?” He asked. “The loud sound of the chirping birds woke me up” I answered. “Oh, I see.” He nodded in satisfaction. “The last time I checked, I'm the early morning riser here”. “Are you trying to make jest of me now or indirectly calling me a lazy woman?” I said jokingly. We both laughed and Daymon stood up to go get some water from the stream for the day. I was already getting t
Artemis POV As I lay down, I felt so weak and concerned. I hate that I have to stress Daymon and make him do all sorts of things just for me to survive. Before long, Daymon came back to the cabin with hands full of herbs and began preparing it immediately. His move was so swift and precise. He looked so stressed and tired too. I hate myself for stressing this handsome before me; he still looks handsome anyway. “But really, Daymon you don't need to do it all…”I started to say. “I want to, Artemis, I want to,” he cut me short. “If not because of anything, but because of my boss,” Daymon added. I watched him prepare the herbs in silence and in no time, I slept off. “Artemis, can you sit up for a few minutes?” I heard a voice say from my sleep. I felt so weak and reluctant, but I just had to get up from my sleep. “Yes,” I rubbed my sleepy eyes. “The herb is ready, and I brought you something to eat too,” Daymon said. “You need to eat something before taking the herbs”. “Thank y
Daymon's pov Experience is the best teacher, they say; I have learned a lot just by staying in this hidden forest, doing things I never imagined I would ever do even if I'm the wretched person in the world. I Look at Artemis sitting beside me and waiting patiently for the meat to be ready like she has no other worries other than the meal she was waiting for. My eyes drifted away from the roasting meat to her long pretty legs. They looked so good even though she had had her bath for some time now. I felt the urge to touch them, feel them, and run my hands through that smooth, milky skin of hers. I began to imagine a series of nasty things I wished I could do to her, but I couldn't. “Get yourself together, dude, she is your boss's woman.” My brain brought me back to my right Sense. I went ahead to check the roasting to help me take my mind off the crazy things I was thinking. “I can't wait to devour this thing because I'm so famished; the herb took away the one I ate earlier,” Art
Daymon's POV I was seated on a small hill beside the cabin, thinking of what happened between me and Artemis; I still couldn't find a way around it. I don't want to ever find myself in a situation where I will betray the Almighty Aiden if I don't want to get punished for it. Still lost in my thoughts, I heard the sound of someone's footsteps approaching me; I was more than sure it was Artemis. “Why can't you love?” I heard her say from behind me. I couldn't even bring myself to look back at her. Did I just hear her ask why I can't leave her? It might be a slip of the tongue, or I probably didn't hear her well. “Why are you finding it difficult to love me back?” She asked again. “Is it a crime to love you?” Then I heard her well the first time and clearer the second time. I stood up and faced her, trying to understand her facial expression to know if she was serious or joking., She was looking damn serious. “I don't understand Artemis?” I asked her, my hands in my pockets. “Ar
Daymon's Pov I finally got myself to sleep after minutes of struggling with sleep because Artemis was my greatest temptation. Artemis, on the other hand, slept like a baby, not waking up for even a minute during her sleep. I was the first to wake up from sleep because I wasn't feeling as comfortable as I used to feel. I woke up to see Artemis's body exposed. The cloth which she used to cover herself was no longer on her body. Just the sight of her body alone without touching has made him wet and gave him an erection. I stood still, admiring the Wonder beautiful creature before me when I heard her make a soft sound from her sleep. I quickly looked away to the other side of the room, thinking she was awake, but she wasn't. I looked at her again; this time around, her body was more exposed due to the way she stretched, and I could get a clearer view of her body. I took my eyes off her body and left the cabin to tidy outside of the cabin since it was looking so unkempt and I nee
Artemis POV As they walked back home, Artemis walked faster than Daymon, trying her best not to talk to Daymon. Daymon was the one who brought her to the stream, but she avoided him through the journey even though she wasn't familiar with the road. Daymon, on the other hand, was also trying to keep track of her because she was so fast. In no time, he lost her track and began to look for her. “Where is she?” I was beginning to get scared. Artemis looked around the place she found herself, it looked so unfamiliar. “Am I still going the right way?” Artemis began to panic, not knowing if she could go back or if there was still a way forward. She was confused because she did not see anything that looked like the cabin or the cabin way ahead, and she didn't know how she got to the place she was. “Artemis! Artemis!, Artemis!” I called out her name but nobody answered me. “Where could she have been?”. Different thoughts came to Daymon's mind not knowing which one he was going to choose
Artemis POV As we walked to the cabin, I couldn't help but feel guilty for all I'd done to Demon. He has been through a lot just because you want to save me. Just today, I have gotten him into another problem. I wish I could talk to him. I wish I could apologize, but I was so sure he did not want to speak to me or have anything to do with me at that moment. We got to the cabin, and Demon went straight to get some water to drink because he was looking dry and weak. Finally, I summoned the courage to say something to him. “ I'm so sorry for everything I've cost you. I'm so sorry for the pain, for the stress, for everything. I know it's my fault, and I wish I hadn't put you through all this right from the beginning”. Demon looked at me angrily like he was going to deal with me with whatever he had. “What's always your problem, young lady? You always think you can help yourself when you know you are in no position to help yourself!” He said out loud” I hate myself for making him
Artemis' POVThe days in the cabin blurred together, each one marked by a cycle of survival. These cycles never seemed to end, the time there was just static. Daymon and I fell into an unspoken rhythm, gathering firewood, rationing our limited supplies, and maintaining the routine of sleepless nights, for any signs of Kane's men. The forest felt so isolated. This isolation felt like both a blessing and a curse; it shielded us from immediate danger but also confined us to each other's company, which was not helping the unspoken tension between us.One evening, the sun was hitting on a different level , casting long shadows through the trees, I found myself sitting by the fireplace, the flickering flames offering the feeling of warmth and uncertain cozyness. Daymon was outside, ensuring our tracks remained concealed. The weight of our situation pressed heavily on my shoulders, and my thoughts drifted to Aiden. Guilt filled me like an empty vessel for doubting him, for allowing Kane to
Artemis & Daymon’s POVArtemis' POVThe darkness of the forest swallowed us whole as Daymon drove deeper into the unknown, the headlights barely cutting through the thick trees. My heart was still hammering in my chest, my breath uneven. Every nerve in my body remained on high alert, expecting gunshots to ring out at any moment, expecting Kane’s men to appear from the shadows and drag me back to that nightmare, shit hole!I stole a glance at Daymon. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, his jaw locked in determination. The way he maneuvered the car, every calculated turn, every sharp swerve, spoke volumes about his skill. I must admit, at this point I was beyond impressed. He had always been Aiden’s most trusted bodyguard, and now, he was my only chance at survival.“You okay?” His voice was rough, edged with concern, but he didn’t take his eyes off the road.I swallowed the lump in my throat. “I don’t know,” I admitted. “I don’t even know where we are.”Daymon pressed his foo
Artemis povAfter crying myself to sleep, I decided that I can't be living like this, from frying pan to fire , I can't be running round in circles and getting hurt. Kane is an animal, he is a wicked person. I thought I ran to safety and comfort ,not knowing I ran into my own early death. I wholeheartedly entered the lions darn.Now Jesus won't even think of saving my butt like he did with Daniel in the Bible. I am such a fool, and I can't reach Aiden, I need saving.Now all this event has occurred thanks toe, the guards are more on guard, silently and stylishly following me every where I go like I am in some sort of prison or something.If I run out , before I can even make it to the gate , I might get shot or I might be captured and this time around restricted to my room only, maybe with chain also. Kane made it clear ! If he can't have me, then no one can. It's either him or I die. I am cooked. I thought of all these so deeply and tears rolled down my cheeks, I am all alone again
Artemis and Kane’s povWhich centimeter on my hand I don't want my back to leave the study room only to stumble into Kane. Turns out he has been there all along. He saw me walking to the study room and said nothing, he saw me tPick the letter up he said nothing, he say me read them and said nothing. Who is this guy? Jesus fucking Christ I am with a lunatic.I was still trying to understand what is going on. I don't get why someone willake such disgusting decision he made. I started confronting him and blow all kinds of questions at him just to get some answers. Because I feel like a total idiot at this point.Kane why would you, why would you do such a thing to your brother? To me God . How would you fucking lie to me, I thought of you as a friend! I accepted everything about you despite ! everything Kane warned me about, I still believed you I. fought all odds just believe you. So all you wanted was to play me, just to get back Aiden . that's so stupid of you. I have never been
Artemis povEver since I noticed how Kane has been acting, how he has been replying to all my messages about Aiden in sarcasm, and how he has been avoiding and changing topics whenever I bring anything about Aiden. I just I grew more suspicious of him.The more days passed by the more suspicious I get, the more eager and curious I get the more scared of what Kane actually is. Everything was just becoming so suspicious . I went outside to get some fresh air since I can't stay for a minute without thinking of these or that.My biggest fear now is if Aiden was right about not doing anything and how cruel Kane can be at times. He warned me, he asked me not to leave. I hope I'm not playing myself, I just want everything to be right and crystal clear between I and Aiden.As I was going outside , I collected some sliced apples and a bottle of wine, and the glass to pour the liquor . I went to the relax chair outside and settled down there staring at the sky, how blank it is, no clouds.
Artemis povIt's another day in kane's house, everything seems good and off at the same time.I decided to stroll around the compound with my headphones on just to clear my head and exercise my muscles in my own way. But I can't help but notice how strange kane’s guard got. Any corner of the house are guards looking and starring at me like I was some criminal or something. I could tell that something was really off about them cause they weren't all over me like this. It felt like they were monitoring me or keeping a close eye on me or even spying on me . I got to admit, I always creeps the shit out of me but I decided to stay put and trust Kane just a little for now till something really happens.As much as they all seemed strange,I decided to just keep my head straight. I will not disturb myself is so much with thoughts. I focus on my personal growth away from Aiden. So I didn't think much about it, I just thought of myself.Until I saw the news. I noticed Aiden was one of the hea
Artemis povKane welcomed me back with warm hand as always. Willing to help and stand by me no matter what. This made me have hope but I can't help but notice how off it all felt, I tried shaking the feelings away but for some reasons it all still feels weird.We sat together outside getting some fresh air. I was clouded with so many horrible thoughts like what if Artemis has given up on us and also think the other night was a mistake, what if he loves the idea of me leaving his house, what if he was awake while I was trying to leave so desperately, what if he is out there with some slut shitting himself. A lot of questions just kept bothering and I couldn't help myself. I think Kane noticed it, my uneasyness, frequent sigh , he even called my name some couple of times and I didn't hear it . Till he called again. “Artemis”Yes, so sorry Kane , I was…He interrupted, I know you were lost. Talk to me , what's going on in that head. I am always here to help, and I can't help you if I d
Artemis pov Artemis what have you done? I said I said to myself with a lot of regrets with a lot of hatred a lot of anger a lot of confusion are used to wish I can disappear into the same here but because I can't I am in the Greeks mansion and I have to get out of here before I do something else different from what I have done before, at this point I don't know if I am doom or if doom just decided to locate me because it has all vine from bad to worse , it's never getting better, it doesn't seem like it ever will! Why do I keep making this kind of mistakes, before Aidan wakes up what should I do now? I cannot just forgive him just like that! I've come this far just to go back to what broke me into a million pieces . I think I should go back to Kane, a familiar hand that will draw me into comfort. It's true that with every instincts and nerve in my body I feel like this might not be the best decision to make but for now in the absence of any decision or any ideas yet , I have to lea
Artemis' POVI barely made it past the main hall when a hand gripped my wrist, firm and unyielding. Before I could protest, I was pulled into a dimly lit corridor, the deafening sounds of music and laughter fading behind thick walls. My breath hitched as I was backed against the cool marble, my body locked between it and an all-too-familiar presence.Aiden.His eyes burned with a dangerous mix of frustration and something else—something raw and unfiltered. His chest rose and fell sharply, his fingers still wrapped around my wrist like he was afraid I’d disappear if he let go.“What the hell was that?” His voice was low, rough, barely restrained.I scoffed, yanking my wrist free. “That?” I let out a bitter laugh. “That was me moving on, Aiden. Or what else does it seem like? You should try it sometime.”His jaw clenched, a muscle ticking violently at the side. “You don’t believe that.”I glared at him, willing my heart to slow down, to stop reacting to the nearness of him. “I believe w