Note: This chapter is in a different chronological order
Klaus POV -
Hoff wasn't happy about me selling the slave to the vampires, but I couldn't leave her in his hands.
He was one of the few who knew that the slave had been my mate, and if others found out it would be an almost endless fight. After all, I'm the King, I can't have a slave for a mate, no matter how proud she was, how perfect she smelled... How perfect she was.
But she was only perfect in my eyes, I let Hoff torture her for longer, simply because it would make him happier, and it showed me how strong she was and that's why I couldn't leave her in the hands of any werewolf, because I know they would use her against me.
Even after Ghos
Ayla POVEverything I went through to make peace with Klaus' death was practically in vain, after all, he's not dead. I had to pull myself together as quickly as possible, unable to assimilate my feelings, but wondering what I should do.Soren didn't know about Klaus yet, so I put my feelings on him. I know he got suspicious, but I had to control myself before anything else. Then, when I met Victor, he treated me as if I had cheated on Soren.That was a blow straight to my chest, after everything I'd been through... Victor thought I was going to betray them.I couldn't control my anger and I just exploded, and now I don't even want to see Victor's face anymore. Just being near him makes me angry, and I don't want to feel that way... So I'm just going to do
Ayla POVEven after eating, I still felt tired and asked Skyler to help me get to the door where the Garden was."Ayla, shouldn't I go in with you? To make sure you don't faint." Skyler asked worriedly."No, that's fine." I smiled. "I'll be fine. This is where Soren's energy is abundant, it'll help me recover without having to drink his blood water." I explained."All right, but let me know anything." Skyler sighed."All right, thanks." I thanked him and put my hand on the door, then stepped through the small veil there.Immediately I feel more relieved, it's like feeling that Soren is by my side. I know I can rest. I walk to our special place, after all, it's the place where I was at peace with Klaus' death and now he's alive.There are good things about Klaus not being dead, it means that the Kingdom of the Lycans and Werewolves hasn't fallen completely, and there's still a chance for it to be reclaimed... All it would take is for Klaus to win
Klaus POVMy body feels sore, my arms, legs and neck are heavy, and my skin feels like it's burning. I blink with difficulty, feeling my eyelids squeeze together, making it hard to open my eyes and focus on my vision.When I manage to do so, I realize that I'm lying on the floor, wearing the same clothes as when I arrived, apart from the items made from soul stones. On my wrists, there are loose handcuffs, but I can see the hole to put the chain through, and I know that they are made of silver with soul stones.It's a set Soren has just for restraining high-powered Lycans, it's what we used to restrain my father before I took his place. If I'm trapped, does that mean Soren has been corrupted?I raise my head and realize that I'm in a small room, the floor is made of plastered cement and the edges hurt my skin. I look up and see that cameras are filming me, and the temperature is lower than normal."Shit!" I said, feeling my throat rasp as my mouth was dry.
Ayla POVI know Klaus isn't going to give up his pride any time soon, that he's going to try to pretend that everything is fine with his new status... I grinned, I can prolong this for a long time, make him think that I believe him, and in the end crush his expectations..."This is going to be fun," I said to myself. "Skyler, have them prepare a soup, with pieces of red meat, but I want some pieces to taste like chicken and others like pork."I've used this trick before, but it will work on Klaus."I bet Klaus must think that Soren works with those who wish to remove him from power." I smiled a little wider."I thought you were going to starve him," Skyler said in surprise.
Ayla POVIt's been almost 24 hours since Klaus was placed in the new room. I've carried on my day as normal, training and learning more about the society around the Vampire Court. The only difference is that I've simply stopped talking to Victor, I slept in Soren's room and haven't even been near Victor's room, even though I miss it because Soren's scent is much stronger in the other room. Besides, almost all my memories with Soren were in that room.Of course, Victor tried to talk to me, but I just ignored him and anything I needed I asked Skyler or Sebastian. The two of them are now by my side, Skyler is holding a black mask embedded with illusion magic, while Sebastian holds the silver chains.I nodded briefly and Skyler opened the door that gave access to the room where Klaus was, the smell of urine and feces was intense, and I was careful not to step in the piss that was very close to the door."What an ugly thing..." I said condescendingly. "I should make
Ayla POVI know that, given the size of the kitchen, it will take Klaus all afternoon to finish the job, especially as he's not used to this kind of work, and I can hear the rumbling of his stomach from time to time.After a few hours, I ask them to bring my lunch, along with Skyler's and Sebastian's, and as soon as the trolley arrives, Klaus stops working, and I see him shudder, putting his hand to his stomach.The smell of hot, well-prepared food overwhelms the whole place. Skyler pushes the trolley over to one of the benches that Klaus had already cleared, and serves us our plates, nothing very sophisticated, but very appetizing, a plate of rice, with black beans, a nice piece of meat cut to the right point.Lunch was slow, after all, Skyler and Sebastian were beginning to understand my actions better, but we didn't make any unnecessary mess. As soon as we'd finished, I looked at Klaus, who was on his back, cleaning out another set of cupboards.There's
Ayla POVAs soon as everyone was seated at the table, I began to explain my plan. At least for this dinner."I'll soon ask Sebastian to pick up Klaus and bring him some dinner... It's a relatively simple red meat soup, some pieces of which will taste like chicken and others like pork." I said calmly.Victor looked at me surprised; I'd used this technique before. He knows what it can do to someone's mind."Human meat can taste like chicken or pork, depending on your palate..." I continued.The expression on everyone's face was one of astonishment."No, I've never eaten human flesh... But there are lots of books in the library about it. I had a lot of time to read in the beginning, and I read a lot because it was my way of beginning to understand the rest of the world." I explained.I can see and feel everyone's relief."I don't just want to humiliate Klaus, I'm going to destroy him," I spoke with determination.It's the first time I've s
Ayla POVSoren's expression is that of someone tired, but I can see in his eyes how much he loves me. Also, his hair is slightly messy, and he's wearing lighter clothes, so I know he's going to sleep. The atmosphere behind him is that of a bedroom."Soren," I called out, unable to hide the love in my voice.We stared at each other for a few seconds, just enjoying each other's company. After all, it's been a while since we've seen each other."How are things?" Soren finally said, sitting down on the bed."Look, I said I wanted to learn about the etiquette of the place..." I said with a low laugh. "But I'm starting to regret it, an annoying thing.""It's not Ayla's fav