Author's point of view... Scarlett clenched her jaw and dug her fingers into her palm. Closing her eyes, she fought for any little patience that was left in her. "Listen," she began, "You protected me and I helped you. We were partners in it, together. And now we are even..." She couldn't complete her words as he snapped her back. "Protected me? Helped me...!" he echoed, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. "You almost made my people die..." he grabbed her hand forcefully and dragged her towards the window, showing her the scene outside. His pack members were still settling down after the storm. Everyone was injured, everything was destroyed. There was chaos everywhere. "Look at what you have done" he hissed in her ears, leaning closer, practically hugging her from behind. "Did you see them...?" he added pointing his hands towards the young pack members at one of the corners then rested his palms on her shoulder and Scarlett felt uncomfortable. That was indeed her fault.
Author's point of view... As Adrian exited, Scarlett collapsed onto the floor, her façade cracking for just a moment. She sank to the floor, her body trembling with the sobs she could no longer hold back. It was painful. Is this what they call the pain of love? She wondered. Adrian's words had struck a chord within her, and she knew that things would never be the same between them. "Wasn't this what you wanted, Scarlett...?" her subconscious mind snapped her back to reality. She composed herself, stoning her heart with resolve. "Yes," she muttered to herself in a low voice, though it was so hard for her to even breathe at that moment, "I want him to hate me..." she added gasping for air. "I want him to go far away from me" "Goddess...!" Rona walked in and saw Scarlett collapsed on the floor and tried to help her up. He made her sit on the chair and tried to comfort her, but she held up a hand to stop him. "I’m fine," she said composing herself, her voice tremb
Author's point of view... The return journey began, and Adrian didn't hold back in making things difficult for Scarlett. He made her do everything that a slave does, including cooking his food washing his clothes for him helping him take a bath to walking behind his carriage instead of letting her in. He wanted her to suffer and to give in to him. He wanted her to beg for mercy. Though he pretended to be hateful, in reality, he never hated her. He could never bring himself to hate her. After three days of continued journey, they were about to reach the capital. While everyone was tired, Scarlett was on the verge of collapse as she followed Adrian's carriage on foot. All she could think of was the deal she made with him and the well-being of her sister who had already lost so much. Walking under that hot sun, Scarlett felt her eyes getting blurry with each step and her pace slowed down leaving her behind everyone beside her. Adrian observed her getting slower and slower
Author's point of view... Rona's eyes widened as he saw the scene upholding in front of him. Adrian, the man who had made Scarlett's life so difficult all these days, showing no mercy on her at all, was now gently scooping her up into his arms. For a moment, Rona was paralyzed by the sight, as he always knew that Adrian loved her so much. But the way he treated her for the past few days, Rona couldn't forget it. The tender way Adrian cradled Scarlett contrasted sharply with his harsh words and actions. Rona clenched his fist, he can't let Adrian play with Scarlett. He rushed over to him with a fit of anger. How could he...! he groaned in his mind as he leapt towards Adrian. "Adrian!" Rona called out in a low voice, trying to keep the noise to a minimum. "What are you doing?" Adrian paused, turning his head slightly to look at Rona. His expression was a mix of annoyance and something else, something different as if he was caught while stealing, almost vulnerable. He cou
Adrian stiffened, his heart racing, but he couldn't bring himself to pull away. He felt a burning sensation in his entire body. All his blood rushed inside him. At first, he felt a jolt and wanted to pull himself away because he knew it wouldn't be easy for him to control himself but that feeling was overwhelming. Her body wrapped against him, made him paralysed for a moment. She was so soft and that fragrance of her made him quiver with desires. Though he knew it was inappropriate, he wanted to give in. Maybe just for once. And so, instead of breaking himself free from her embrace, he stayed still, listening to the steady rhythm of her breathing. As the morning light filtered through the tent, gently waking Scarlett up, she blinked her eyes many times before forcing them to open. Despite the tiredness and pains all over her body due to the exhaustion from the day before, she felt comfortable after a very good sleep. Wanting more of the comfort she was in, she twisted sligh
Author's point of view... "I want to see her live a happy and prosperous life with her destined mate. At least, she deserves to live a better life, no matter how much time is left for her..." Rona sighed unconsciously, spatting out something that he shouldn't have said and instantly regretted it. However, his words of sorrow didn't go unnoticed. "What did you say??" Adrian was so shocked to be normal. He looked at Rona and his serious facial features. Adrian was sure Rona wasn't just bragging around. He instantly sprinted towards Rona grabbed him by his shoulder and confronted him shockingly. Rona froze. It was too late to escape. Though he did want to take his words back, wasn't it too late to do it? "What do you mean by that? What happened to her?" Adrian pressed on and Rona was at a loss of words, flustered. He now understood what he did wrong. "Speak up, Rona, I know she is hiding something from me. Speak out, damn it..." Adrian yelled shaking the man. "I know yo
Author's point of view... The caravan set out at dawn, the first light of day casting long shadows across the landscape. It was the third day and they were almost there. After the unplanned kiss they shared, Scarlett rode at the rear of the procession, keeping her distance from Adrian. He is dangerous and she is prone to avoid him as a plague. Though he invited her to travel with him, she opted to ride a horse alone instead. She couldn’t shake the lingering memory of their last encounter, his words and touch still vivid in her mind. "That freak...! Agh...! Why did he have to change his personality all of a sudden?" Scarlett let out a scream as she thought about Adrian's unexpected behaviour. It was so irritating. Scarlett felt that his anger was more convenient than his seductiveness. As they reached a small clearing, Adrian’s carriage slowed down, stopping right before Scarlett. It gave her chills as she anticipated something dangerous was on its way. And exactly h
Author's point of view... By the time they reached their destination, Scarlett was exhausted, both physically and emotionally. All she could see or think of was that handsome face which she wanted to avoid and to add on that, he never once let her slip away from his seducing gaze. As she stepped out of the carriage, Adrian caught her arm, his grip firm but not painful. "Where are you going?” he asked softly, his breath warm against her skin. Scarlett hurried out and tried to calm herself before retorting in a normal tone, "I ...I need to go to the washroom..." Adrian chuckled softly jumped down after her and grabbed her wrist "Let me take you there" Scarlett blushed. "Ugh...This man...!" she thought to herself. "No need, Your Highness, it's not appropriate. Just let me go with them" she gestured towards the other ladies standing behind her. She pulled away, her heart pounding, and hurried to the other women walking towards the washrooms at the shelter. Th
Author's point of view... The great palace of Panoma was adorned in splendour, its ancient walls draped with banners of gold and crimson, the colours of the royal family. The air buzzed with excitement as throngs of citizens from all corners of the kingdom gathered to witness the most significant event in decades, the three royal weddings. The atmosphere was electric, filled with joy and anticipation as the people came to bless the divine couples who would lead their kingdom into a new era. Adrian stood at the edge of the grand courtyard, watching as Aiden, Aaron, and their brides stood before the High Priestess, who presided over the ceremonies. Aiden, looked regal in his ceremonial attire, though there was a tension in his shoulders that only his brothers could see. Aaron, beside him, had an expression of quiet contentment, his eyes never straying far from Catherine, who stood gracefully by his side. The bond between them was palpable, a living testament to the power of
Author's point of view... The next day morning, Adrian received an invitation from his father. He gently informed Scarlett that they needed to attend a royal wedding at the palace. He was deliberately vague, not wanting to burden her with more information than necessary as he didn't know what exactly was happening at the palace. Perhaps selfishly avoiding the conversation that he knew might hurt her. She might not take it easy if he told her that Catherine was going to get married to his brother, the one who was insane a day before. Adrian hesitated. Scarlett, however, was already bracing herself for the worst. She heard the rumours from the members of the packhouse. The rumours said that after reaching the capital, Princess Alina would be married to Prince Adrian and deep down, she was certain that the wedding in question was Adrian’s. After all, who else but the future Alpha would be marrying Princess Alina? The thought of being a mere mistress to a married man filled her w
Author's point of view... When Scarlett woke up after a few hours, she found a familiar young boy standing at the door. Van stood in silence and was staring at her in disbelief. He looked shocked, surprised and bewildered at the same time. He heard that the little girl he met at the packhouse was Adrian's mate, it was already something that he couldn't believe. But when Dan told him that she was all grown up, Van laughed at him. He never in his dreams had ever imagined that she would be grown up so fast. After staring at her for a while, he snapped out of the maze as Scarlett threw a pillow on his face. "Weirdo...!" she shouted, "Take me to the packhouse" she demanded. Van was speechless. He nodded and escorted her to the penthouse instead of the packhouse as Adrian commanded him. He left her behind and reported it to Adrian . As everything was under control, Adrian arranged a place for Catherine to stay and left the packhouse under Dan's responsibility. Scarlet
Author's point of view... The moment Catherine stepped inside the pack house, a shift in the air was palpable. Aaron, who had been subdued and restrained, suddenly began thrashing against his bindings, his once lifeless eyes now burning with a wild intensity. His growls echoed through the halls, and it took several pack members, including Adrian’s younger brother Aiden, to hold him down long enough to tie him securely to his bed. Adrian, still reeling from the guilt of bringing Catherine here, was alarmed at Aaron’s sudden change. The witch doctor seemed unfazed, though, his focus solely on the task at hand. He ushered Catherine down the dimly lit corridor toward the chamber where the ritual was to take place. “I assure you,” the witch doctor murmured, his voice laced with a strange excitement, “this will only take a moment, and then we will know for certain the extent of your abilities.” Catherine nodded, trying to steady her nerves. She had agreed to help, convinced that
Author's point of view... Getting back to his apartment, Adrian entered his penthouse quietly, his mind heavy with the choices he had to make. The dim lighting cast long shadows across the walls, and the usually comforting silence felt suffocating. He glanced around the room, his eyes falling on Scarlett, who had fallen asleep on the couch in the hall instead of her room. Her petite frame was curled up, her chest rising and falling gently with each breath. For a moment, Adrian just stood there, watching her sleep. The innocence on her face, the peacefulness in her expression, it was a stark contrast to the turmoil raging inside him. He approached her slowly, his footsteps barely making a sound against the floor. As he got closer, the weight of his decisions pressed down on him even more. He knelt beside the couch, gently touched her hair, tucking them behind her ear. She looked so beautiful and his heart skipped a beat. "Will you hate me even more, tomorrow?" he mumbled to
Author's point of view... Adrian’s mind raced as he watched his father’s retreating figure. They were going towards the hidden wing, the place where Aaron was kept. The ultimatum hung over him like a death sentence, but it was the realization of what he had to do next that filled him with dread. His father’s fury was undeniable, and the witch doctor’s presence was a stark reminder of how serious the situation had become. There was no time left for half-measures or secret plans. Adrian clenched his fists, trying to push away the guilt that gnawed at him. He had vowed to protect Scarlett, to keep her safe from the dangers that came with her bloodline. The divine blood that flowed through her veins was not just rare, it was sacred, a gift and a curse in equal measure. Revealing it would paint a target on her back, one that he knew would bring nothing but danger. But as he sensed the impending doom hanging over his brother, he realized he had no choice. “Father, wait!” Ad
Author's point of view... Once they were gone, Adrian asked the other warriors about what had happened there. They told him that Rona was there to check on Aaron and asked them to open his handcuffs when suddenly Aaron took a glass bottle and broke it on Rona's head. Taking the broken glass pieces, Aaron instantly stabbed Rona in his gut. It was all so sudden that no one could react to it, and unfortunately, Rona was wounded so brutally. Adrian felt bad for Rona. Rona was just trying to help him and now he was injured so badly. Adrian went to the hospital and knelt beside Rona's bed, gently lifting his eyes, he said in an apologetic tone. “I’m sorry,” he whispered, though he wasn’t sure why he was apologizing to Rona, was that because Rona got injured or was that because Adrian was going to do something? “We’ll get you help,” Adrian continued, his voice stronger now. “You’ll be okay, Rona. Just rest here. Everything will be fine" Adrian instructed Elena to take good care o
Author's point of view... Adrian arrived at the pack house and found it in disarray. His heart thumped as he thought about what might have happened. Bitter memories of the past flashed before him. A year ago, he narrowly rescued his elder brother from the royal shooters as they were about to kill him on the king's orders. At that time, Aaron lost control and started killing people, whoever approached him, in the palace. Their father was so terrified that he didn't hesitate to order his men to kill his own son. But Adrian could not see his brother get killed and risked his life to save Aaron and brought him to his packhouse. The view today was similar and his heart sank when he saw traces of blood in his way. Did Aaron got insane again? Faces all around him, had worried expressions. There was none of the normal tranquility. He saw that some of the people in his pack were trembling with fright. Adrian sighed. It was precisely this that he was desperate to avoid. To ensu
Scarlett inhaled deeply. This conversation was going towards something else. Did he bring her back only to confront her? "Why did you bring me here?" she cut him off as she could no longer bear it in anymore; her voice was stern but barely above a whisper. Adrian turned to face her again, his expression unreadable. If he could have expressed himself, he would have already lifted her while kissing her aggressively, proving his longing for her but...! He can't do that. "Because I need to protect you, Scarlett. I can't let you out of my sight." he thought in his mind. However, the words that came out of his mouth said something else, "What do you think?" Scarlett pursed her lips and hung her head. Her palm started sweating profusely. "Damn this man...! Why is he talking in that way? It isn't helping at all." she muttered under her breath. There were many things going on in her mind. She was his mate and she could sense the pull he had been experiencing all these days. H