Elizabeth waited for Christian for a long time at home. She even called him, but Christian didn’t pick up her call either.
She even approached Security guards and maids to know about his location. Still, everyone replied that they didn’t know about Christian’s whereabouts.
Elizabeth sent some messages which were ignored by Christian. She was so angry that she started to spam Christian’s chat with her statements.
She didn’t care if Christian saw those messages or not.
“Christian, Why are you angry? I know that you already know Why I was in the hospital.”
“David was injured because of me. He tried to protect me when the object fell from the above.”
“It’s only because of David’s sacrifice that the person in the hospital is him and not me.”
“What is so wrong about me looking after a person who saved me from danger? Why are you getting so mad about it?&rdqu
When Elizabeth rushed home, she realized that more security guards were outside.The Surveillance also seemed to be much more strict than usual.She looked outside with a face filled with worry.As Andrin was driving, he glanced outside. He said, "Because President Ford is ill, everybody is anxious that someone will take the chance to cause an uproar. Thus, the security outside is more strict.""Oh." Elizabeth turned her head to look at Andrin, "Is Christian very seriously ill?""Not really." Andrin said, "To other people, it may be nothing. But after all, Christian stands at the top and has great power. For a person like him, trouble does not just affect one or two people. Many lives depend on him."Alright then.Elizabeth reached the entrance soon after. She entered the house, changed her shoes, and quickly ran in."Madam, you're finally back." seeing that Elizabeth had finally returned, the maid who was chased out from the r
Chelsea had not seen Christian for many days. Right now, she looked at Christian fondly and flashed him what she thought was her most beautiful smile.It was only when Christian saw Elizabeth go in that he looked at Chelsea and said, "Why did you come here?"Chelsea pursed her lips. "Why? you don't welcome me here?"Christian's gaze was downcast. "It's just that your visit was unexpected. Don't come without informing me in advance.""Why? Do you think I'm here for you? I came here because of Elizabeth." Chelsea snorted.She intentionally raised her head haughtily. "My life definitely doesn't revolve around yours. I came to invite her to party."Christian looked at her with narrowed, dark eyes."Because of Elizabeth?""Yes. Elizabeth and haven't spent time together. I came to have a chat with her and invite her to the party," Chelsea said.Christian nodded his head.Chelsea said, "I only thought of wanting to do th
If he still had Chelsea in his heart besides just her, she preferred that he didn't act so nice to her. She couldn't handle it."No… What I meant to say, forget it. You can go see whoever you want to see. It has nothing to do with me," Elizabeth turned away irritatedly, feeling that she was becoming more emotional.Christian tugged her hand and forced her to look at himself, "Who am I seeing? Tell me, who do you think I'm seeing?"Elizabeth moved her mouth hesitantly, thinking that it would be too much to try to stop him from seeing Chelsea."I… That's not what I meant. I was just agitated and ranting nonsense. What you do is your own business. I have no right to interfere," Elizabeth tried her best to look natural and smiled at him.She felt highly compromised but also felt extremely emotional.Elizabeth felt that she couldn't stay here any longer.Otherwise, she might just start hitting Christian's chest and ask him wh
Elizabeth was getting ready for the bed, Christian helping her lay down. Her seven-month pregnant belly was now heavy for her to carry."Tomorrow, you have a doctor's appointment," Christian stated."I don't know, I'm sleepy..." Elizabeth yawned.Christian said, "It's okay, I know. I'll take you to the hospital tomorrow. We shall rest today."He helped her on the bed. And slept by her side. They faced each other and looked into each other's eyes.Very soon, Elizabeth closed her heavy eyes as sleep surrounded her. Christian looked at her with beaming eyes. The sleeping form of Elizabeth almost made his heart melt.How could she look so beautiful even when sleeping?However, knowing that she felt happy and content made him very happy.In the morning, both sat across from each other, having breakfast. Christian was very attentive to Elizabeth.Elizabeth decided to stop looking at Christian. She lowered her head to eat her f
The doctor told Elizabeth about essential things to take note of.Elizabeth listened attentively, hoping that she would not forget a single word her doctor said.These children are very precious to her. It was their first child and her first pregnancy.Elizabeth still didn't know how it felt like to have a child. She was still waiting for her babies to call her mother. She wants to go through the feeling of being a mother.When they went out, Christian held her hand and said, "Seriously, make the babies smaller. Don't overeat."Elizabeth looked impatiently at Christian. "How can I do that? The baby's health is the most important.""Didn't you hear what the doctor said? The baby will take in nutrients they want themself. You don't need to eat that much. If you do, they'll get overweight, and it won't do any good you will suffer more. Thus, don't follow any special diet. I hope they can be a little skinnier. We can feed them when they are born
Elizabeth turned to look in Christian's direction and was worried.She was filled with insecurity and couldn't really leave in peace. But She needs to do it for the people, for Christian.The staff next to her said, "Madam, Don't worry, Sir will be okay. He wants you to leave as quickly as possible and reach home. Sir will rest assured when you safely reach home. He will come back home soon. Don't worry too much."Elizabeth nodded and settled into the car. However…The staff looked at each other and drove off. But shortly after…Elizabeth rested there and felt drowsy. She immediately sensed that something was not right. She was clearly not that tired.Furthermore, when met with a situation like this, she would never be this sleepy…* * * * ** * * * * *Elizabeth was much more awake now. She lifted her head and looked outside…Where was this place?The
Liam looked at Elizabeth. "Mrs. Ford, Your words are cruel, and I'm hurt. Am I really not worth you looking at?" "It's not that. It's just that I'm a married woman Alpha Liam, and it's not a good thing for me to casually chat up strange men," "Moreover, you are my kidnapper, a stranger like yourself, I'll save it," Elizabeth said to Liam. "Okay, Mr. Alpha Liam, I still don't know the reason for this mess you have created. Why did you abduct me? And why am I here?" "Hey, don't be like this. We rarely get to meet alone without Christian. Let's have a chat," Liam said. At this point, Elizabeth noticed that there were people following behind Liam, and they did not look like kind people. She looked at the Alpha in front of her and said, "I have nothing to chat about with you, Alpha Liam." "But I've always been very fascinated with Mrs. Ford." Liam looked at Elizabeth with amusement in his eyes. "What do you mean? You don't k
Liam watched as Elizabeth actually pulled up a chair gracefully to sit down. He was also puzzled.He smiled and shrugged. And walked over and also took a seat.Liam looked at Elizabeth and said, "I've always been puzzled. Christian was with Chelsea for such a long time. Why did Christian immediately not want Chelsea after your appearance?"Elizabeth asked, "How do you know that it's Christian who didn't want her and not Chelsea looking for trouble herself?""Ha…" Elizabeth was still so arrogant at a time like this. Did she really think he wouldn't dare to do anything to her?Elizabeth looked at Liam asked, "Did you get me in here just to ask this? about Chelsea and Christian's love story" seriously. Elizabeth scoffed.Liam crossed his legs and looked indifferently at her. "That's right. I kidnapped you here because I wanted to ask you about them.""I'm helpless. If I wanted to invite you here, Christian would definitely refuse.
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