Vivian couldn't help but let out a chuckle as she heard Dylan's order. "What's so funny, Vivian?" Dylan asked, his expression deadly serious.Vivian tried to stifle her laughter, but it kept bubbling up within her. She knew that Dylan was not one to be trifled with, but the idea of whipping someone for such a trivial matter was absurd to her. "I'm sorry, Dylan," she managed to say between giggles. "I just can't believe you're serious."Dylan's expression remained stoic. "I am very serious, Vivian. No one defies me and gets away with it."Vivian's laughter slowly died down as she saw that Dylan was not joking. The seriousness of the situation suddenly hit her, and she began to feel a sense of unease. "Dylan, please, there has to be another way to deal with this. Whipping someone is just too cruel."Dylan turned his gaze to Vivian, his eyes narrowing. "Are you questioning my authority, Vivian?""No, of course not," Vivian replied quickly. "I just don't think it's necessary to use such
Sebastian paced around in his room with a deep frown imprinted on his face. He looked bothered and troubled as he kept murmuring while he walked back and fro in the room.He hissed when he felt a sharp pain in his head. He was tired of thinking of a solution to help his mother and any solution he came up with always resulted in begging Dylan and he would rather die than kneel in front of Dylan to beg him. Something told him that that was exactly what Dylan was looking for.If not there was no way the latter would do this to his mother. He really wished he could do something to help his mother.He felt like all this was his fault and he was the one to be blamed. It was his fault, if only he had kept an eye on her or at least killed that Jasmine of a girl. Or even better, kill Dylan when he had the chance to do so.If only he had listened to his mom when she advised that he liked Dylan sooner than later, he was just so blinded with the thought that he could do and solve his problems by
He threw one punch after the other on his opponent's chest. He wasn't even paying attention anymore. His entire focus was on getting rid of the other man.He raised his arms and sent several punches to the invader, hoping to distract him enough that he could escape the area. He also attempted to stab the invader when he noticed how easy it would've been. But that didn't stop him from trying to keep fighting. He couldn't afford to surrender.The two men fought against each other until neither of them realized what was happening. They continued to exchange punches while their eyes were locked in a glare, waiting for the other to give way to defeat. Their hands shook violently with adrenaline as they battled the other, they both knew that they were the most evenly matched fighters. Or so he thought until he noticed how strong the invader actually was.The invader was stronger than him, much stronger than any human he ever met. It surprised him a bit to realize that the guy was able to
She panicked as she tried to apologize to Dylan but he refused to pay attentive ears to her."Please Dylan, listen to me. I am sorry please…" She cried as she pleaded with him but he refused to listen to her."Get away from me! Let me go Jasmine. You are evil." Dylan barked at her."Please have mercy, I am very sorry please." Jasmine continued to plead for forgiveness from an angry looking Dylan."You have betrayed me Jasmine and I can't ever forgive you for that. What have I done to you to deserve such cruel treatment from you? What have I done wrong, Jasmine?" He asked her but she just hung her head down in shame."I did not betray you, please I am sorry… Please don't see it that way, please Dylan." She pleaded but he refused to listen to her."You said you did not betray me but you are here wearing your nightgown right in front of me." "I…" She tried to defend herself but Dylan made her keep quiet by putting his finger across his lips."Quiet. Listen to me, you cannot lie to me or
Jasmine stood there frozen, her heart pounding in her chest as she stared at the man in front of her, the knife glinting in the dim light of the hallway. She couldn't believe what was happening. She had been so caught up in her thoughts that she hadn't even heard him approach. Now, she was trapped.For a few seconds, Jasmine was unable to move, the shock of the situation paralyzing her. The man in the mask had taken her by surprise, and she had no idea what he wanted or why he was there. She felt her mind racing, trying to come up with a plan to escape, but she couldn't think straight. Her mind was a jumbled mess of fear and confusion.Then, suddenly, she snapped out of it. She remembered the vase she had been holding and brought it up, ready to strike. But as she moved, the man in the mask reacted. He swung the knife around, and she froze again. The blade gleamed in the dim light, and she realized with a start that this man was not to be trifled with.She stood there, rooted to th
The muscles in Dylan's jaw tightened as he took in the scene before him. His eyes blazed with a fury that could have set the room ablaze. His fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his skin, drawing tiny droplets of blood.The anger that was coursing through his veins was like nothing he had ever experienced before. It was a primal, all-consuming rage that threatened to consume him completely.His eyes were fixed on the two figures sitting on his bed, and his mind was racing with a million questions. What was Jasmine doing here? Why was she sitting on his bed? What had happened to her?His gaze flicked to Travis, who was sitting beside her, his hand on her shoulder. The look on his face was one of concern, but Dylan saw nothing but red.The anger that he felt was like a physical force, pushing him towards the two of them. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest, his breaths coming in short, sharp gasps.He didn't know how long he stood there, staring at them, his mind
Two strong hands closed her face from behind with a handkerchief that was forced to her nose, making her to inhale whatever substance that was on it and was making her to feel dizzy, weak and unconscious.She tried to struggle with the man who captured her but as she kicked and hit him, the more weaker she became as he was very strong for her.Jasmine could feel life being squeezed out of her but there were no visible hands carrying such an action. "H- help…" She tried to call out, using her last energy but her voice wasn't heard nor did her lips moved. She could only imagine herself crying out for help as she stretched out her hand, calling no one in particular."Is this how I am going to die? Is this how my life is going to end? Who did this go me? Why am I being taken captive and forced to die? Is this how my destiny and life is going to end up?""No Jasmine, you need to fight. You need to get up, you need to fight for your life and then freedom!" She kept encouraging herself as
Immediately Jasmine saw that the man was about to turn out again and look at her, she quickly shut her eyes closed. She inhaled her breath and took in a very deep breath, scared that he might see her breathing and know that she had already regained consciousness.The man finally did turn around but he saw her sleeping. He believed that she hadn't woken up since then so he didn't bother again about her, not if someone else was staring back at him."Guys, let us hurry up before it is too late. We need to do this stuff now and hurry up with it before she wakes up. It is getting late, man!" The man who just turned to look at her said."What is left of us to do now? What and who are we waiting for?" Another member asked the group of men who were standing in a circular form."We are waiting for the general. We haven't heard from him since last night. What is keeping him this long? Time is running out come on, we don't have much time left." The third man in the circle replied."Exactly. What
Anita turned around only to see Dylan and Travis standing there."Guards!" Dylan called angrily. "Cease her and check her room to see if there's anything there. Tomorrow would be set for your punishment."Dylan watched the guards dragging her away as she begged for him to listen to her. "Your Highness, I saw this in her room and many more." Dylan grabbed the letters and only then held information."That woman," he growled angrily."Travis," Jasmine beamed and quickly rushed to hug him. "Oh my God, I'm glad you're okay.""Yeah me too," he hugged her back. She pulled back and turned to Andrew. "You look okay as well, though as if you had a heart attack?" She teased and he smiled at her."Believe me when I say I never thought a heart attack would come in handy." He winked and she laughed.The rest were confused by their interaction but Jasmine and Andrew understood each other. She turned next to see Janice which made her smile widen."Janice, I've missed you. Where were you?""I'm sorr
"Who are you?" The king asked angrily.His aunt shifted closer to the king to whisper into his ears. The king's eyes widened in surprise."Oh so you're Dylan, my rival. I never knew I would be having you here tonight if not I could've been expecting your presence. But nothing has gone wrong and I think it would be wise if I give you the honor to serve the king which most servants find hard."Dylan knew better that he was mocking him and he wasn't surprised when the king signaled the servants to bring in drinks."Let him serve the king," the king laughed devilishly. Dylan clenched his fists when the guard offered him drinks to hold up for the king. His aunt smirked at him.So this was where she was all this while. He should've known better than to expect anything less from that family. Just remembering everything that he got to know from Sebastian made him boil but he held it in.Dylan bore the humiliation until he was done being a slave under the king. He waited patiently and slowly
Dylan felt restless and he felt the need to talk to someone, anyone in particular. He stood and found himself walking to the dungeon only to hear a sound coming from close by.He paid close attention and rushed over when he saw a guard struggling with blood all over him."What happened?""A... Attack. We're under attack," he struggled to say. Dylan looked close and saw the stabbed wound on his chest. He stood up and rushed over to where he believed Andrew was but no one was there. He became worried she quickly rushed to Jasmine's room but it was also empty. "No!" He screamed as his heart beat in his ears loudly."This can't be happening," he said while fidgeting in the room. What is going on? His rival was fast enough or maybe he was distracted instead."I see everything seems to be a shock to you," he heard a familiar voice from close by."Sebastian," he spat angrily as he turned around."I wasn't expecting you to find out this way, in fact, I wasn't expecting you to find out at al
Dylan's eyes scanning the crowd before him. The people had gathered in the main square, eager to hear what their leader had to say. They whispered amongst themselves, wondering what this urgent announcement could be about."Dylan, Dylan, Dylan!" they chanted, as he raised his hands for silence."Everyone," Dylan began, his voice carrying across the square. "Today, I stand before you with a heavy heart. It has come to my attention that one of our own has betrayed us. One of our own has been stolen from the kingdom's treasury."The crowd gasped, their eyes widening in shock and disbelief."I speak of none other than my own friend, Travis," Dylan continued, his voice trembling with emotion. "He has been banished from this kingdom, never to return."The crowd erupted into a mixture of cheers and jeers. Some were happy to see justice being served, while others were outraged at the banishment of one of their own.Dylan continued to speak, his voice growing louder and more forceful. "I assu
Dylan sent her away after and she dragged herself away from him. Dylan paced around his room and he found it rather unsettling with her calm and silent she was. What was going on with her?He shook his head and decided to go and check on things himself. He also needed to go to the meeting with the elders concerning the war. He went off to the place and was startled to see the guards already there and waiting for him."What is going on?" He asked them with a frown."There's something you need to know, alpha," they said immediately as he sat down."What is that?" He asked with a creased face."We found out that someone is stealing from us."He furrowed his brows. "Who could that can?""Well, before your return Travis wanted to keep everything safe so for that reason he decided to keep things under his watch and that means taking in some things is his responsibility.""He took the royal guard for example until you returned before he gave them back to you. Well with that said, my lord Tra
Dylan was stunned by the news he just got. He was already feeling guilty for locking Jasmine up and he was already regretting everything he did but he tried not to let it disturb him. Yet he had this feeling like she failed her and he needed her to trust him.He sighed and looked around the room in frustration. He couldn't even trust her and yet here he was bothering her after all the lies she told him. However, he felt alone and needed her by his side. He suddenly felt like she should be worth him and not far from him.What was he going to do? He felt lost and he needed advice but had no one to meet. The only person he could meet for advice also betrayed him. Who should be really trusted then. He shook his head as ye tried to control his thoughts.Was there any chance for him to find true love? He doubted there was. Not after what has happened to him. He looked around the room and sighed. What should he do?He loved Jasmine but she ended up breaking him as well. She broke him the mos
She took in deep breaths as she stared through the door and watched as they all walked around. She felt relieved but at the same time bothered by their presence, just needed to escape."So what is the plan?" She heard his voice from behind her."What else than to make sure we get out of here." She immediately crouched to his level. "I think it's best if we act it up, like act as if you're having a heart attack or something.""Would that work? I mean there is a higher possibility that it won't work at all.""Well we have no other option but to try." She revealed and sighed. "I just want to leave this place before it's too late," she replied."How can you do that?" "Simply by act, exactly what I just told you. That would be the simplest way out of here and you know I'm telling the truth.""I guess you're correct but I think guards wouldn't fall for such tricks immediately.""Then it's our job to make them fall. Look, I'm trying my best to leave here and you and I know how impossible it
"Hello…" She called him but he refused to speak to her or even turn to look at her."Aren't you… aren't you the physician who treated me?" Jasmine asked as she approached him and began to speak to him.After hearing that, he turned his eyes but didn't turn to look at her."What are you doing here sir? Did Sebastian send you here after he got stabbed or who did?" Jasmine asked him and on hearing that, Andrew turned to look at who was talking to him."You….I recognize you. Why are you here? Who brought you here?" Andrew asked her as soon as he saw Jasmine and recognized her."It was not a funny experience sir. I got kidnapped and ended up here." Jasmine replied simply."And no one has come to save you?" He asked in surprise."Yes, no one did and I even doubt if anyone even knows that I went missing." She replied again."And how is what you are saying even possible? Was Dylan the one that put you here? What did you do to him for him to keep you here ?" He asked her but she just sighed."
She leaned against the cool surface and waited for the dizziness to subside. That smell... She remembered it somewhere but couldn't put her finger on it. Her eyes focused on the wall again and she realized that it was getting lighter. She looked around cautiously but everything seemed normal.Nothing was out of place and the floor was covered by the carpet. Everything looked exactly the same. Except for the feeling in the air. It felt thick and oppressive but at the same time warm and comfortable.The strange scent began to disappear when a bright light appeared.No shadows. No dark shapes. Just light. It was definitely coming from the windows, which were open. How did it get open without opening it first? The only explanation was that somebody opened it. Or perhaps... she thought as a shiver ran through her. The smell was getting stronger. She closed her eyes and concentrated on listening closely.Except that the smell continued, stronger and stronger. Was that what she smelled ear