Elizabeth was a little dumbstruck. This was the first time she was experiencing how the rich went shopping. The trail of clothes looked tempting, calling her to try them. She had never gone to such a high-end place to shop. All her clothes came from Tina's wardrobe. She barely ever stepped a foot in a place like this.
Elizabeth changed out of her dress and into a beautiful skirt. It wrapped around her body and instantly brightened up her appearance tremendously. She couldn't even believe her own eyes when she saw the reflection in the mirror. She looked so beautiful in this dress.
"You look lovely, Madam" the salesperson praised her. "Try this one as well Madam" adding her other dress to try.
Inside, Elizabeth tried each piece one by one. The salesperson enthusiastically assisted her with a great attitude.
To the side, Christian sat elegantly on a chair, drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. Although Elizabeth had politely declined, it was apparent t
Flabbergasted, Elizabeth looked at Tina, "Who do you think you are?" Elizabeth was fuming with anger, how dare she talk so lowly about her friends. She trusts her friends enough to know they would never leave her side. Even though she was not sure how strong their bond was she knows they genuinely care for her. Just as Tina was about to slap Elizabeth to make her recognize who she exactly was, her expression suddenly changed. A slight shyness immediately showed on her beautiful face as she said gently to Elizabeth, "Anyway, you must come home soon. Eliza, I’m ultimately just like your older sister and I hope you’ll live well." Elizabeth stared in confusion at her change in attitude, Her eyebrows furrowed as she thought that Tina must have lost her mind. The sudden change in her attitude sent a shiver through her body. Elizabeth noticed Tina's eyes were trained behind her back so she looked at her and turned around. When she turned around she suddenly je
Elizabeth saw how his posture was frozen when she asked about him being a bigshot. She remembered him calling her a Golddigger. She knows her mistake, Now he will think she loves money more than anything. Elizabeth said, "But whether or not you have money is none of my business since we’ll be getting a divorce anyway." she changed her words to avoid any misunderstandings. Christian laughed. "It’s good that you are aware of that." but his voice was strained. His face was emotionless. the pain in his heart was harder to bear with her remembering him that she will divorce him one day. Elizabeth got into his car. She looked at his perfect side profile and admired the attractive angle of his jaw. From the side, he looked like a flawless sculpture. The more she looked, the more she began to fall into a daze. She was so lost in her thoughts that she doesn't notice how her dress rise up and her smooth skin was an open show for Christian. Christian stole a gla
Upon seeing Elizabeth seated there with a poor complexion, the maid thought that she was angry and walked over to her. She said carefully, "Madam, Sir, and Miss Chelsea are childhood friends so they are very close. But When miss Chelsea was 10 years old She stopped coming to meet the master. It is only recently they started hanging out again. However, their relationship is unstained. nothing has happened between the two of them. Please don't be sad""Oh?" Elizabeth knew that the maid had misunderstood. She waved her hands frantically and said, "I didn’t mean that. Of course, their relationship should be good… but have they known each other for a very long time?" this was a piece of new information to her.The maid said, "Yes. They knew each other from the moment they were born. There was even talk that they will be mates for life. We were so sure that Master will choose Miss Chelsea to be the queen"For such a long time, Elizabeth thought. She just
Christian looked at her meaningfully. "What happened today won’t happen again in the future… she really doesn’t come here often. It’s probably because she hasn’t fully adjusted her emotions.”"Oh, it’s fine. In any case, it’s understandable for her to be angry. If it were me, I wouldn’t be able to tolerate it either. I would definitely come over to investigate my enemy, so I completely understand. Just focus on your relationship with her."Christian raised his eyebrows. As he watched her clarify herself in a flustered manner, his gaze deepened before he lowered his head again. now because of his one wrong move, two friends act like strangers and consider each other enemies.If he hadn't introduced Chelease as his girlfriend. would the situation be different? would Elizabeth have agreed to be his mate without any problem? Seeing her being so comfortable with her friends in the hospital has put this question i
She knows that it looks wrong to meet with a man so late at night doesn't look right. But She was in this situation by accident. She never thought D would come to her at this hour to demand answers from her.Just as D appealed for her to leave with him, Elizabeth felt a drastic drop in the temperature of the surrounding air.In the darkness, only a few steps away from Elizabeth, The man’s expression was as dark as the night. His hostility raged uncontrollably as if he could crush a man and engulf him whole, not leaving a single trace behind.Christian’s assistant, John, was sweating buckets and both legs were trembling. This was thinking and regretting his life 'What a life I have to witness the boss’ woman eloping with another man late at night!'Ever since this woman Elizabeth had appeared and became the mate of his master, the servants hadn’t had an easy day. Once the boss went into a rage, they all suffered.His master d
Just when John heaved a sigh of relief, a thunderous ring from the phone resounded throughout the living room, disturbing the silence. John was scared out of his wits and nearly tossed the phone away. He quickly turned it off.But it was too late. The devil had been awoken. Christian slowly opened his eyes, not showing a trace of humanity. He looked towards John with eyes that shot daggers and the color in John’s body drained. His face was just like the color of paper. Elizabeth was also in a state of shock! Christian had a horrendous temper whenever he woke up. If he was disturbed during his sleep, that was akin to the end of the world. Panicking, Elizabeth stretched out her hands. She covered Christian’s eyes with one hand and tugged his head against her shoulders with the other, whilst caressing his soft hair with her fingers, "It’s okay… Go to sleep…" One second went by… Two seconds went by… Three seconds went
With Alex around, Elizabeth breathed easy but once he left, she tensed up again. The presence of the man was instantly magnified.“Eat more.” Christian's gentle voice sounded in the room.Her plate had another piece of chicken from her favorite breakfast store. Elizabeth had conflicting emotions. She was not used to receiving such a tender side of himAnd ever since she appeared, Christian did not have any special reaction to her change in appearance at all. She had worn the clothes he purchased for her the other day.Elizabeth couldn’t hold it in and asked, “Christian, don’t you find anything different about me today?”Christian placed another piece of chicken on her plate, “What?”Elizabeth asked with curiosity “My looks!”Christian furrowed his brows,” What’s the difference?”Elizabeth was stunned, “…”.Is this
This was the first time Elizabeth entered Christian's study room.She took a step in and immediately felt a kind of overwhelming oppression. The room had a depressing color scheme and in her field of view was a superior audio system playing soothing music in the background. The curtains were drawn completely and the whole room felt shut-in.There was a great abundance of alcohol in the room–a row of various hard liquors was neatly lined in a huge alcohol cabinet.Other than Christian, there was someone else in the room. Christian’s hypnotist.From the looks of it, Christian was preparing for bed. Well, so much fuss just to go to bed… can't he just ask for his bed back. It's not like she is unwilling to move from there. So stubborn.Seeing that he slept quite soundly last night, it was probably due to the lack of sleep for the past 3 nights?As Elizabeth entered, the hypnotist left.Under the warm glow of light above
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