Rose’s POVThe more I looked, the more frightening it became.Their figures revealed themselves to the light. Large hulking beasts with their teeth bared, and their jaws snapping with growls.Fear caught up my throat as they circled us. I I looked towards Rael beseechingly, wondering what he would do.He seemed calm and unruffled, if a bit annoyed. There was no fear in his eyes, even as the wolves - no, Dankehs - circled the car.“Rose.”I answered by humming, too terrified and dumbstruck to speak. He looked like he was already prepared.“Stay inside the car.” He said.‘Like I had any choice to leave’ I wanted to retort, but this moment was not the time nor the mood for any of that. Instead I nodded fervently, flinching at the growls I could hear even from the shut windows.“Once I leave this car, lock all the doors as fast as you can. Do you hear me?” As he mentioned leaving, my first instinct was to retort, asking for his sanity. But there was no need for this time, because I knew
Rose’s POVLife was good.Perhaps not in the traditional sense. Afterall my life had steered off course from the way I had initially planned it months ago, but as it seemed, this feeling was pleasurable.Months ago, when I had freshly graduated from college, I never expected that my life would change so much, or that the reason for the change was going to be a stranger I had met in a club.But here I was in the present, and I was living a completely different life than before.The moment I woke up, I stretched. I had a feeling that today was going to be a good day.I lived in comfort and Rael…Well, that was a whole other thing, wasn’t it?I stretched as I sat up, about to slip out of the bed, only to be dragged back down onto a warm hard chest. I smiled as his arms wrapped around me.“And where do you think you're going?” His voice rumbled beneath me. A smile unabashedly came onto my lips. So far, since our agreement, he had become unknowingly more affectionate. Though his countena
Rose’s POVDeep into thought on some questions, I was lost in thought. By the end of it all, I walked out of the cafe morose and sober. When I left the café, my mood was subdued and weary, too focused on my thoughts. During the drive, I felt Adian’s eyes on me several times, but I ignored it, too bothered to think.The view of trees went by, but it went back empty.I stepped into the house in the same sullen state, barely able to muster up a proper greeting towards the guards that greeted me. As I entered, I took the time to look around the large hall.All the previous strangeness had left me. I was able to easily weave my way in and out of the mansion, more familiar with it now. I had gotten used to the place, from the bright chandeliers to the library and all the other beautiful places. But soon, I was going to have to leave. This place would become a distant memory to me.Wasn’t leaving what I wanted initially? Then why did I feel something at the thought of leaving?“Miss Bent
Rose's POVI woke up more miserable than before when the next morning hit.I groaned into my pillow at the damned sun that broke through the window, immediately drawing the curtains up to shield myself from it.I couldn't go back to sleep anymore. My mind wouldn't allow me to.I stood up, moving towards the bathroom.I looked like a mess. That was my entire thought process as I looked at myself in the mirror.I didn't stay there for long however. Instead, I turned to the shower to relieve myself of whatever grime and sweat I had laying on my body. The moment I got out, I still felt just as miserable, but at least I was clean.There was nothing else to do today. I collapsed onto the bed, focused on the ceiling for a few minutes before I finally reached out for my phone. I still needed to check on all the messages I might have missed afterall.Kayla's message popped up first. I read it carefully and was surprised that she even messaged me in the first place.‘Hi. I'm not sure if you were
Rose's POV A dankeh!My heart lunged in my chest as I heard the crackling of the metal against the floor - a sound and action I was now overly familiar with. It was the sound of another step closer to a broken heart. With no doubt, I knew I was in for another life and death experience. Except that this time, I wasn't sure if I was going to survive it. I mean, how else would I be able to fend off the animal when it was overly obvious that he was more powerful than I was?And I knew for certain that there was no way Rael would come to my rescue at this time. Not after the manner he left last night after our argument.My breath hitched and I let out a frustrated sound. Or was it a defeated one? It was likely to be that as I saw the dankeh smiled unruly, obviously noting the defeat in my voice.Suddenly, anger replaced the fear in my heart. How dare these people - or were they more beast than humans? - keep endangering my life? What exactly was it that they demanded from me?Before I co
Rose's POV“Then let's make the best of it.”I was enveloped in his kiss, sinking toward him as he pulled me against him.He hefted me up, leaving me to cross my legs against his back.I sank down into his kiss once more, savoring every taste as he pulled me closer. His tongue tangled with mine, bringing a moan from my lips.“Rael,” I moaned. He drove me crazy without even realizing it. The feeling of his length against me brought in familiar toe-curling sensations. It was as though he was doing just as he said, peeling me away slowly until I was nothing but a mess for him.I couldn't take it. I knew if I let it go on, I would soon reach my limit.Grabbing onto his silky dark hair, I tugged his head back. The groan he made in response brought satisfaction curling in me. This time was different from all the others. This time, I felt like I was the one in control.“I need you.” I groaned into his neck, laying a kiss there. He groaned. “Bed.” His voice was strained as he spoke.It made
Rose’s POVFive days later.I stepped into the car, waiting in silence as I heard my bags packed into the trunk. Every jolt rang through me, yet I stayed focused on the window, watching the entrance to the large mansion I became familiar with.Out of nowhere, my phone started ringing. I was startled at the sound. Quickly, I removed it and I couldn’t lie, I hoped it was him. It wasn’t however, but an unknown number.What could they be calling me for? I answered the phone cautiously.“He…lo?” I spoke hesitantly.The person that answered was a male voice.“Hello, this is a spokesperson for your bank. May I confirm that this is Rose Bentley that I am speaking with?”Clearing my throat, I ignored my confusion as I answered. “Yes, this is her.”“We want to tell you that you have been sent a large sum of money, forty million to be exact.”“Are there any problems?” I asked, the feeling dawning on me. As he had agreed, Rael had sent me the money. The sum made me shocked.The person immediately
RosePanic filled my throat. For a moment, there was nothing but silence. We were stuck, frozen in limbo whilst staring at each other.Then the wolf growled, and the adrenaline sparked up in me.I turned back, twisting my body in a whiplash in the process of doing so, all the while racing toward my bedroom door. My body shook from the force I sped. My mind raced.‘Get out. get out. get out!’ rang clearly in my mind.I heard the heavy footsteps thump on the floor, making me run faster. Dear lord. If I didn’t get there in time, I was certainly going to die.There would be no escape.The moment I packed my things, I twisted the door, shutting it behind me as hard as I could before twisting it till it locked. I placed my bag behind, pushing my weight onto it.I was jostled immediately as the door shook from the force of its collision, a loud bang ringing loudly. The impact made me fall to the ground. Covering my mouth, I forced closed any whimpers that threatened to come forth. Several