Kain’s POV.I just finish off the last bits of work piled up on my desk, looking through my window to find out its already late.The sun’s already set, I suppose for the last three hours and the moons light shines brightly in the sky.Today is Lilith’ last day before she has to leave to retrieve her brother. I had initially wanted to spend her last day together, and when work seemed too much for the day I hoped for a few hours.But now, I don’t think she’s even awake, too deep in the sleep that she needs to take on her final mission.As the time draws closer it becomes harder for me to come to terms with the fact that she’s leaving and on her own, but I have to constantly remind myself to let her go, to trust her.But does trusting her have to involve watching her walk right into a lion’s den?I leave my office immediately walking up to her room door to maybe say a final farewell or kiss her good night but my hands stop just before I knock at her door.Waking her up won’t be good for
More than two days of travelling later and hours of none stop walking we finally get here, the borders of Riverstone pack.I don’t feel good in the silent from behind here, back to where all the traumatic memories of my childhood are stored all in one.My hands turns sweaty almost immediately while I try to steady my breathing before we get inside and put on a show for Arden and everyone else on the other side.I know what needs to be done but I can’t seem to make myself take another step forward“Are you okay?” I van ask from behind me. His voice is laced with worry while his eyebrows are furrowed. “You need a moment?”“No, I’m fine. Just taking a moment to breath. Home sweet home right?” I chuckle painfully.He seems even more worried.“You don’t look ecstatic about that.” He points out.I don’t but that’s not important.I brush all my fears and doubts aside.I can do this.Kain and Jonah are relying on me to do this and plus this time it’s not just me out here. I’m not alone anymor
I try to hold his eyes as long as I can before it becomes too hard to and I look away.The feeling of bugs crawling up my skin becomes too overwhelming for me to even hold it.“Thank you… Arden.” I repeat just for him to be happy and get whatever the hell he wants though it takes a tolls on my as well.Why does he want me to say it like that? Why do his eyes leer at me that way?He finally look’s away from me moving his attention to what he’s really interested in; the scroll in front of him.He caresses the artifact like a piece of rare mineral smiling silently to himself. I don’t want to interrupt this precious moment between him and his precious treasure, but I need something else as well.“What about Jonah?” I mutter low enough not to annoy himMy question seems to have delighted him again because he smiles turning to me again, although that smile like others don’t feel so genuine.“He’s fine actually, receiving treatment as we speak. He was moved into the pack house during your ab
Preparing for the banquet isn’t as hard as I had expected it to be the moment Arden had given the order and given as it’s the very first time I’ve been invited to anything concerning Riverstone pack.I leave Jonah room after hours of chatting with him and waiting until he falls asleep before heading to the room prepared for myself.Walking in I’m greeted by the sparkling champagne dress with shimmering sequins all over, the gorgeous glistening heels and the jewelry right on the side.Everything is almost bling under the light. It’s almost as if he’s trying to pass me off as some trophy.With just a few hours to prepare I hope into the showers and take a long bath to wash out all that sweat on junk on my skin from the journey making good use of the scented bar soap left out for me.Dressing into Arden’s dress next is the harder bit but I maneuver my way into it the dress that reveals way too much skin in the tender areas.Looking at myself in the mirror I’m almost convinced not to wear
I sob only for a little while feeling nauseous at some point and end up barfing right into a plant pot sitting at the side of the door for décor.The little bit of food I had forced into my tummy goes down the drain just like that before the door behind me pulls open.I immediately move out of the way getting on my feet and rubbing the residual wetness in my eyes. The last thing I need is for anyone to see me like this.I look up to meet the gaze of none other than alpha Arden. I assume he must be satisfied, dragging me out here dressed as a whore to be humiliated and ridiculed in front of his own people.All of this was purposefully, only I don’t understand why yet.Perhaps to break the self-esteem I had acquired in Deathstone. The moments I had challenged him must have bothered him.“Are you okay?” he asked with a concerned tone that is almost convincing, moving his eyes between myself and the ruined plant by the side.Don’t tell me he’s going to make me clean it up now.“I am.” I m
“Where’s Arden?” Ivan’s voice comes out too harshly as though they’ve smashed in his own wind pipe during his beat down.He leans against my shoulder limping forward even with my help as we very carefully sneak out of the dungeon and move to the upper floors.We have to be as stealthy as possible which is much harder given the current situation at hand.I silently pray to the goddess that the banquet lasts long enough, for us to get out of here before anyone can go down stairs and fond those two.“He’s too busy hosting the entire pack in his banquet. I’m just coming from there.”“Yeah I noticed. The shimmering sequins on the dress is enough to bling me. You’re like a walking disco ball.” He laughs for a while wincing from the pain in his side.He probably has more than a few broken ribs.“Ha, ha, nice try.” I say sarcastically rolling my eyes at him while trying to hide my own laughter. “I’d rather be a disco ball than look like an abandoned sock puppet on the side of the street.” I t
Kain’s POV“The finishing touches on the previously burnt down building has been made and the new changes you’ve order have been put into place.” The constructor in front of me speaks giving me the lasts report on the project.Finally the surpise I’ve been preparing for a while is done.Lilith will be pleased with the renovated building and when she sees the room I’ve prepared for her brother she would even be more ecstatic.I put in great care in everything, including placing his room close enough to ours because I have a feeling she might want to go and check on him more often.Right beside his room will be the nurse’s who will be constantly attending to him due to his condition.Everything is already ready for our new family, all that’s left is for my mate to return.Residual feelings of regret for letting her leave on her own still haunt me every second.There are moments when I feel a slight tingle of her emotions that make me concern but I know that she’s okay.I have to trust t
Lilith’s POVI wait by a corner until the group of chattering maids walking by pass a significant distance before I step out of my hiding spot.While I move further and further away from the planned escape route I find myself doubting the decision I have made; to stay back just to get a keep sake, while an injured Ivan and Jonah make their way to safety alone.I won’t lie to myself, I’m terrified with every step a voice nags at me to turns around and run away but what would be the point of this all, getting this close and not completely wining.Or maybe it’s just my anger and resentment talking, leading me forward.Whatever it is, the choice has already been made. I’m going to get that necklace before I leave.I can do it.The coast around Arden’s room is clear so I step closer, pulling out two hair clips from my hair to pick at the lock on the door.Spotting his room had never been hard for me. It was the only room with double doors and made of high quality mahogany with a large key