Christian stepped towards Elizabeth and looked at her with curiosity, “Are you okay?”
Elizabeth was still staring at his particular area until he called her. She jolted awake.
Her face was flushed and the tips of her ears were red.
She quickly composed herself and pretended as if she had been looking in front of her all along. She chastised herself internally.
A perverted, stupid woman. Couldn’t she show more self-restraint? Didn’t she decide not to think about him anymore and treat him like a piece of wood?
However, that scene just now was too perfect. Any normal woman seeing a s*xy man like that would have hardly been able to contain herself. Nobody could have avoided staring.
She could only blame this Christian. How could there be such a perfect man on Earth? And why did she have to cross paths with him?
Furthermore, she still had to face him every day and share a room with him.
Why was he striding ar
How could Elizabeth stand it? Her face was bright red while her hand actually touched something hard somewhere, which was growing at an amazing speed and a surprising size. Seriously…Elizabeth looked at the man in front of her, “Y-y-you… Now… Now, what do we do…”Christian looked grimly at the woman in front of him. She still dared to ask what to do…“How am I supposed to know?!” Christian asked in exasperation.Elizabeth was on the verge of crying, “You don’t know and neither do I. It’s your thing, not mine.”Christian lowered his head to look at her. She quickly turned away and pretended not to see his begging expression.Christian curled the corners of his lips and slowly went up to her ear. Looking at her delicate earlobe, he could not help but kiss it gently.Elizabeth’s entire body trembled as she felt a current course through her from his
Chelsea saw that Elizabeth was with Christian but she ignored Elizabeth and grabbed Christian’s arm.She whined, “Christian, why didn’t you come over yesterday? I’m only a few steps away so you can come over regularly.”Christian glanced at Elizabeth and silently pushed Chelsea’s hand.But Chelsea refused to let go of him. She saw Elizabeth turn to look away and her expression became victorious.Elizabeth rolled her eyes, “You guys go ahead then. I’ll take another car.”“Eh, Elizabeth…” Christian called after her, but Elizabeth already walked to the other side and was not turning back.Chelsea pulled Christian over, “It’s okay, Christian. Just leave her be. There are plenty of cars anyway.”Christian stopped and looked at Chelsea. She was always messing things up by staying here. This could not go on.He decided that he should solve this
Meanwhile.Chelsea was at home rewatching the TV play Elizabeth’s and Charles's news.“Acting, she was obviously acting,” Chelsea threw the remote angrily.She must be acting this way in front of Christian so that Christian who disliked her from the start was now treating her well.Just then, someone from outside came in and urged, “Miss, this piece of land has been assessed. Master said that if you don’t move back, you’re done for.”“I… I’m not moving. I’m just not moving. Who wants to assess this land? Assess me together as well,” she yelled angrily, refusing to leave this place.She wanted to be here to watch Christian and Elizabeth, so she could prevent any relationship from developing between them.Chelsea got angrier as she thought about it. She was being chased out this time and it must not be a normal situation. Why was this place suddenly getting assesse
The next day, the Ford family already had made arrangements. The whole family arrived at the private VIP lounge room in the resort.When Christian arrived with Elizabeth, Olivia was already there with the other relatives. She saw them arrive and quickly welcomed them.Their luggage had already been brought in for them. Olivia came over and tugged Elizabeth’s hand. She said, “Ah, you’re still so slim. Seriously, do you even get any fat?”Elizabeth hurriedly said, “It must be my body type. I eat quite a lot.”Christian smiled beside her, “Yes, Mom. She eats more than me, but too bad that it’s all for nothing.”Elizabeth retorted, “Whatever I eat turns into essence. I’m not like you where everything turns into fat. Hmph.”Christian replied, “Ha, you think I’m fat now?”“You said it yourself first.”Olivia saw that the two of them
Christian was amazed.He just knew that she would look great in that dress.It was no surprise that she really looked as pretty as a mermaid. Her slender legsThat flawless body would make anyone’s eyes light up.However, at this time, sighs of exclamation from the tourists at the side drifted over.“Wow, who is that? Her figure is great.”“There’s no point in looking; she belongs to someone else. Just stare a while more and you won’t be able to soon.”Christian’s eyes followed and his pupils darkened. He walked over to Elizabeth’s side.Elizabeth did not want to wear this originally, but seeing so many beauties out on the edge of the swimming pool playing with water and thinking about Christian’s anticipating eyes, she decided to wear something that Christian thought looked nice.She never wore something so reviling previously, but she did that just for Christian
Christian carried her and spun another round, “Okay. To reward you, I can promise you one thing.”Elizabeth asked, “What thing?”“You tell me. It can be anything.”Elizabeth thought about it but did not know what to say. Except for what just happened, her mind was completely blank, “Well, I can’t think of anything right now. Can I tell you again when I think of something?”Christian said magnanimously, “Okay, I promise you.”Christian put Elizabeth down and the two of them walked together. Enjoying the breeze and taking in the atmosphere of nature, Elizabeth said, “It’s really nice here.”“I’ll take you to an even better place next time.”“No need. I already like this place very much,” Elizabeth replied.“You’re so easily satisfied,” Christian remarked as he looked at her.“Of course,&
Elizabeth stared at him and watched him talk, “Okay, okay, I get it.”He organized what he organized. This man could be so full of excuses when he needed to come up with reasons.However, Elizabeth did not probe further.The next day, everyone was preparing to go back.Olivia could not bear to part with Elizabeth, saying that they were always too busy despite being so close to each other. She asked Elizabeth to visit their home often, to which she gave her word.Olivia climbed the car back first. Elizabeth and Christian followed after.In the care, Elizabeth kept looking at her photos.Christian said, “They all look nice; you don’t need to choose.”Elizabeth replied, “Well, my complexion is good, so any photo is good.”That was true. Elizabeth did not look bad in the first place.However, Christian continued looking at her and said, “You are the one getting more Self
“I don't like anyone. I just like a retard like you,” Charles turned and patted her head.“Ah, you are the retard. Your whole family is full of retards! How dare you treat me like this” Elizabeth exclaimed in exasperation.Elizabeth was furious she stopped talking to Charles.They soon reached their destination. Charles dropped her off at the roadside and drove off.When she returned, Christian was waiting for her. He sat on the sofa with his feet up and his head bent down as he read a book.Seeing that Elizabeth got back around nine, he got up and said, “How come you’re back so early? I thought I would need to wait until after ten.”Elizabeth didn’t say anything. It was all Charles’s fault for dragging her home for no reason.“Nothing. The food wasn’t so great, so I came back.”“So you didn’t eat?”“Yeah, I didn’t have
The rhythmic thud of boots against the old wooden bridge echoes in the quiet night. Each step feels like a heartbeat, steady but loud, as if the entire world is holding its breath. Elizabeth's eyes remain half-closed, her head resting against Christian’s shoulder. She’s conscious, but barely. The chill of the night air bites at her wet clothes, but Christian’s warmth seeps into her, a living furnace of protection.Jenny walks just a step behind, her gaze flicking nervously over her shoulder. The forest behind them is a sea of shadowy figures and distant howls. None of the werewolves follow — not yet. But she knows better than to relax. “They’ll be back,” she mutters.“They’ll try,” Christian replies calmly, his eyes fixed on the far end of the bridge. His grip on Elizabeth tightens, just a fraction, as if the mere idea of someone threatening her again sends an unspoken fury through him. “But it won’t end well for them.”The other side of the bridge comes into view — a soft glow of lan
The icy river water clings to Elizabeth’s clothes, seeping into every fiber. She feels weightless but not in a good way. Her limbs are heavy, her body numb, and her vision blurs in and out like a flickering candle. But even through the haze, one thing remains clear — Christian's face.“Stay with me, Elizabeth,” Christian's voice is low, controlled, but there’s a crack of urgency beneath it. His crimson eyes burn with intensity, never once leaving hers as he cradles her like she’s the most fragile, precious thing in the world.Her lips twitch into a faint smile. “You look mad,” she whispers, her voice hoarse and barely audible. “Did I scare you?”“Terrified,” he admits, brushing a thumb over her cheek. His jaw tightens as he takes in the state she’s in — blood-soaked clothes, bruises along her neck, her breath uneven. His gaze shifts to Jenny, his eyes hardening into something colder. “Who did this to her?”Jenny, still panting and soaked from the river, glares back toward the forest.
Jenny’s heart thunders in her chest, her breaths sharp and shallow. The moment Tina and Austin step out from the side path, her instincts scream danger. Her eyes dart to Elizabeth, who, despite her weakened state, narrows her gaze with pure hatred. Blood trickles down Elizabeth’s arm, her pallor more ashen than before, but her eyes — sharp, calculating eyes — are still full of fire.“Well, well, look at you two,” Tina’s voice is laced with smug satisfaction as she steps forward, her smile as sharp as a wolf’s grin. Her eyes, once so familiar, now seem foreign, darkened by envy and betrayal. “Running away like rats. Did you really think you could escape us, Elizabeth?”"Still acting like a queen, huh, Tina?" Elizabeth sneers, though her words are weaker than she would have liked. She grips Jenny's arm for support, her legs wobbling like a newborn fawn. "Guess betrayal suits you better than humility."Austin growls low in his throat, his eyes glowing amber. He cracks his neck, flexing h
And apparently, in that particular moment, each and every god seems to be on their side. Elizabeth's sure she’s run through every ounce of good luck she’s ever been given in her century-long life, because the footsteps don’t stop in front of their hiding place. In fact, they continue down the path, further and further deep into the forest until they fade into the distance.“Holy shit,” Jenny breathes out, voice trembling slightly. “Holy shit .”“Ok. Ok,” Elizabeth says almost deliriously. “Where do we have to go to get to the bank of the river?”Jenny runs a hand through her sweaty golden hair, pushing it back and off of her face. “Somewhere to the west, I think.”Elizabeth takes a deep breath and resists the urge to groan in frustration. “You think? We’re in a life-or-death, run-for-our-lives situation, and that’s the best you can come up with?”“I don’t walk around in this forest like it is my home!” Jenny exclaims. She fumes up momentarily in irritation. “I’ve only been to this for
A heartbeat of time passes; and then all at once, each of them-- Elizabeth, and Jenny-- come to the same decision at the exact same time, completely independent of one another.Adrenaline passes through Elizabeth, blazing hot and sparkling bright like lightning. Move, her brain tells her. Elizabeth doesn’t even have time to think about what she’s doing. One second, she’s standing stock still in shock, and in the next, Elizabeth grips Jenny’s hands, dips at the waist, and gets ready to sprint.Elizabeth doesn’t have a second to fully process that before Tina opens her mouth to say with a snort, “And where do you think y-”Jenny points out a determined finger, and a dagger comes booming out of her hand. It hits Austin square in the chest, sending him catapulting backward out of the door to smash into the tree on the opposite side of the door.In the millisecond of silence immediately after, Jenny screams. “Run!”And Elizabeth takes off.Her ankle shrieks at her to stop as she vaults ove
“Elizabeth…” Jenny says, clearly reading the determination in Elizabeth’s eyes. “I’m sorry. We need you back at the manor. We will try again, please bear with the pain.”Jenny steals her heart and forces herself to hurt Elizabeth again. Elizabeth looks over at her in shock, but a mask of determined resignation coats her face.A wave of nausea spills into Elizabeth’s chest. She can’t stop her voice from trembling as she asks, “Are… are you sure?”“We don’t have a choice right now…”It’s silent in the room for a moment, the drape of quiet only periodically interrupted by the slow drip drip drip of the water. “How are we going to do this?” Elizabeth asks after a second.Don’t think about it don’t think about it don’t think about it“I- “ Jenny darts around the room for anything that could help them remove the chain and something falls into her eyes. She moves to pick it up from the ground.“I- we have a knife.” Jenny swallows hard and palms an angry-looking blade where it rests in her ha
“Did Christian send you? Have you seen him recently? Is he alright?” Elizabeth asks the desperate curiosity tingeing her tone.Jenny is shocked as well, she stands still looking at Elizabeth with what looks like awe and disbelief. Elizabeth’s eyes glow in the dim room brightly like Panther’s. Her pitch-black hair is now turned into auricomous. Elizabeth’s questions snap her out of the trance.“I- No, I didn’t, I don’t know I think it’s bad,” Jenny says with a sigh. She clicks her fingers once more, and the chains tying Elizabeth’s ankles fall apart.Elizabeth winces in relief as the blood flows back into her swollen ankle and bruised wrists. “What do you mean?” she asks as soon as the tingling pain starts to subside.“He- It’s just been… bad since you left,” Jenny says quietly. She shakes her hair and looks over at Elizabeth, who bares her teeth at her. Jenny jumps instinctively, hands up in defense.On unsteady legs, Elizabeth pulls herself to her feet. She firmly ignores the way the
Minutes pass. Elizabeth simply lay on the floor her eyes were blurry, and her gold-colored hair spread on the floor messily. Her eyes gain consciousness when she hears someone talking outside the door."Well, hello there," a voice says from right outside the door, presumably to the guard stationed right outside.Elizabeth immediately sits up alertly. She cranes her head to look at the door.The guards outside declare, "Miss you don't have access to this room. I suggest that you turn around."A chuckle could be heard, then a voice talks "Oh, goodness no. I have authorization," the first voice says happily. There's the momentary sound of rustling fabric. "See?"A beat of quiet ensues, and then the guard makes a noise of confusion. "This is a two-for-one coupon. What the fuck is the "Vampires d-"The guard is quickly cut off by what sounds like someone choking the throat if the strange gurgling sound he makes is any indication. Elizabeth goes ram-rod straight as she listens to the sound
When Elizabeth opens her eyes, she only sees red. Her head throbs and the splitting headache makes her clutch her head tightly as a groan leaves her lips. She is lying on the hard surface something restraining her body making her unable to move from her place. Both her legs are bound by a stainless-steel chain. She tries to move but the pain makes her scream in agony. They are not just harmless binding chains they have punched the chains into her flesh. The floor around her legs is socked red from her blood. She doesn’t recognize the place she is locked in. She doesn’t remember how she got here. Who brought her here? The chain door slowly opens with a creek. Elizabeth lifts her head only to see a familiar face staring at her with a devilish smile on the face. “I see you are up…” the person smirks entering the room. Elizabeth’s eyes widen in shock when she looks at the person standing Infront of her “What are you doing here? Why am I here? Did you kidnap me?” Elizabeth screams at th