Chapter 81~ Iris POV ~After my encounter with the deranged Travis Rider in the corridor, I decided to head back to my room to rest up. Miss Eleanor had already excused me because she claimed that she had something important to do which I didn't ask about anyway. I was tired and exhausted. I needed time to think and clear my head. I felt bad too. Like really bad. Thinking about the kiss I shared with Leigh, honestly I liked it. No. I loved it, but I shouldn't. I shouldn't desire things that I know I cannot obtain because it would only lead to heart break and disappointment later on.As I walked down the dimly lit hallway leading to the servants quarters, suddenly, a firm grip grasped my arms, pulling me sideways into the shadows. I gasped, caught off guard, as my back was pressed against the cold wall. My heart skipped a beat as I found myself face to face with the man who had pulled me into the secluded corner."Archie?" I said surprised as I looked up at him properly. "What the hel
No. I couldn't just stay here like a coward. I needed to go and see for myself. So I stubbornly ran after him.As I ran after him, my curiosity and fear driving me forward, I saw the servants fleeing in panic, their faces etched with terror. And then, I saw them, the terrorists, clad in black, their movements swift and deadly as they took down our security personnel with ease as if they were cutting down grass.I saw Gina among the group of servants running towards my direction. She grabbed my arm, her grip tight as she pulled me along. "Run, Iris!" she yelled, and my feet started moving behind her, but we were quickly blocked by three more terrorists, their eyes gleaming with a hunger for violence.Gina positioned herself in front of me, her legs trembling despite her brave stance. "Stay behind me," she whispered, as the terrorists closed in."Grab these ones." One of the men ordered. My heart was beating fast and I could see Gina's legs shaking even as she stood in front of me.They
They closed in on me, their menacing eyes gleaming with malice.I tried to run but one of them grabbed me roughly. I bore my claws and scratched his face but he barely flinched as he pulled my hair aggressively."Stupid forsaken!" He spat as he forcefully pulled me on the ground. I tried to struggle but it was of no use. They were too strong and I was just too weak to even defend myself, talk more of saving others.Gina was still kicking and fighting back, but then something terrible happened. One of the attackers hit her on the head with a metal pipe. The blow was so hard that Gina's body went limp and she stopped moving. Her head was bleeding badly, and she lay there, unconscious and hurt."Gina!" I screamed loudly that my voice broke but the one pulling me kept dragging me by the hair forcefully."Shut up and move. If you followed nicely then none of this would have happened." He scorned but I struggled, trying to get close to her unmoving body which was still getting dragged but I
It was a long and rough night, but finally we were all attended to. Anne was too scared to go back to the room to sleep because she was afraid that they might return while we slept. I don't blame her because it was an horrific experience last night. Who knew that the long awaited ball would turn into something so scary.It was the fault of those hoodlums. But I feared. I feared because the girls who were taken may end up dead like the others and actions may not be taken to rescue them since they are not priorities.Was I glad that a couple of Alphas were taken too? Yes I was. Why? Because if they were taken them something would definitely be done to rescue them. And if they are rescued then the kidnapped Forsakens also have a chance of being rescued.Anne and I slept on the floor of the library as we cuddled ourselves for warmth. At least, if anyone came in again, they wouldn't easily enter the library to attack us.As I slowly opened my eyes, the bright morning light pierced through
As I held Anne, she finally began to calm down, her sobs subsiding into sniffles. I felt her body relax in my arms, and I gently released her from my embrace. She wiped her face with her sleeve, smudging away the tears and leaving behind a faint streak of sadness.I followed her lead, wiping my own face with the back of my hand. My eyes felt puffy and sore from crying, and my skin was damp with tears. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my own racing heart.As we pulled away from each other, I saw the redness in Anne's eyes, the puffiness of her face, and the faint smudge of tears on her cheek."Your eyes are so puffy." She said looking at me."Yours is even worse." I retorted and we both laughed.Anne was always so cheerful that I didn't know she went through such a horrible thing in her childhood. She was a really strong woman and hearing this made me respect her. I always thought of her as my dumb funny friend, but it turns out she was just putting up a front to not look depressed
I stood there, frozen in shock, as Eleanor's hand made contact with my cheek. The slap stung, and I felt a surge of pain and surprise. I couldn't believe what was happening.I gasped as I held onto my swollen cheeks."Miss Eleanor!" I muttered, trying to process what was happening, but before I could even react, Eleanor slapped me again on the other cheek. I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me.The other girls in the room were stunned, their eyes wide with shock, but they didn't move or say a word. They just watched, frozen in silence, as Eleanor's anger unfolded."You bloody thief!" Eleanor sneered, her voice venomous, as she grabbed me by the hair and pulled me out of the room. I stumbled, trying to keep up with her, but she was too strong. She slammed me onto the ground, and I felt a jolt of pain as my knees hit the hard floor.I was confused, disoriented, and scared. What was going on? Why was Eleanor accusing me of being a thief? I hadn't done anything wrong.Miss Felice's voic
I panted as I let out the words and her look of surprise turned to that of anger."What did you just call me?" She asked pissed to shit but I didn't care anymore. If I was going to get kicked out, then I was going to prove my innocence first. I rather get driven for being rude than for being a thief.I moved closer to her as I locked her gaze with mine. "You heard me loud and clear but I can repeat myself if you have suddenly gone deaf." I sneered and she scoffed at me."Suddenly turned Savage I see." She sneared. "But you are leaving this house today." She lunged at me with a fierce intensity, her fingers closing around my hair. With a sudden, sharp pull, she yanked me forward, trying to assert her dominance. But I was not going to let her treat me like a nobody, not this time.I reacted instinctively, gripping her hands and trying to pry them loose from my hair. But she held tight, her nails digging into my scalp. I pushed her off me with all my might, trying to break free from her
"You can go. I don't find you guilty." He said to me and my eyes widened in surprise."Who do you think you are to make such a judgement?" Eleanor sneered at him and he glared at her."I'm the next Pack master of the Rider pack so I think I have every right. Besides I know you are lying." He said with obvious disdain. "Get your things ready, we are leaving tomorrow." He declared and she slumped on the ground."I am not going anywhere. I am staying here." She screamed hysterically like a crazy person but he ignored her as he approached me."You sure are interesting. You had the nerve to fight a Rider head on." A smile curled up his lips as he stared at me intensely. "Iris right? I'll remember it." He smiled before he walked away. I watched him leave as the other girls started whispering. Anne rushed to my side to help me up."Are you okay?" She asked with concern etched on her face.I smiled lightly as I got up. "I'm fine now." I said before turning to Eleanor who was still sobbing on
I floated in a void and it was hard to breathe. I struggled till I finally found my balance. "Here again?" I muttered to myself as I walked the familiar path and was met with the same woman that has been appearing in my dreams almost every night.I still couldn't understand what she was saying, but I knew it was something very important."Remember!" She whispered before a whirlwind blew me away and I woke up abruptly, panting heavily.I looked around and I found myself in the comfort of my own room. I sighed as I sat up and rubbed my eyelids with my palms. I tried to move, but I hissed in pain as I was still sore from last night's activity in the garden.I felt drained and tired, with my body still humming from the memories of last night's passion with Leigh. The sunlight streaming from the window seemed too bright, that I winced as I turned to look the other way. I stretched, yawned, and swung my legs over the side of the bed, with my feet dangling in the air.I went to the bathroom
It was probably 10pm or something. I wasn't exactly sure because I drifted off to sleep after Anne tucked me in and I hadn't gotten up since then. The vibration of my phone woke me up."Ugh," I sighed as my head began to throb. I reached for my phone and saw an incoming call from Leigh. Immediately, I sat up before picking up."Hello." I said carefully."Iris." He said in the calmest of voice and my previous anger and dissatisfaction with him watched away as if it was never there."Can we meet up?" He asked."Now?," I glanced over at Anne's side and she was tucked in with her earpods in, probably watching a movie. "Okay." I said as I climbed out of bed.My movement alerted Anne as she turned her attention to me. "Going somewhere?" She asked taking one bud out of her ear."Yeah. I'll be back shortly." I smiled as I put on something simple but nice. I headed to his mother's garden. He didn't have to tell me that that's where he'd be before I could go, because I could probably read his
I haven't seen or heard from Leigh all day. I was really worried and unhappy about this. I would be going back home tomorrow, so I had hoped I would be able to at least speak with him today. I sighed as I made my way back to my room. Since he isn't picking up his call, I should probably go finish packing up and sleep for a while. I headed down the corridor when someone pulled my arms to the side. Shocked and alarmed, I turned back with my fist in the air, it could be another attack, but I was surprised to see Miss Clarisse."You..!" I said shocked. "What do you want?"Her eyes scanned me as she stared as my fist. "Oh, sorry, I thought it was someone bad." I laughed awkwardly as I dropped my hands and stood properly.She just stared at me without saying anything which greatly surprised me. "Uh, do you need anything?" I asked just in case, but she was awfully quiet, but the next thing she did greatly shocked me. She started sniffing me."Hey!" I pushed her off as she grabbed my arms ho
Who could this important guest be? I started on my way and followed the other servants to the entrance, curiosity got the better of me. Who was this important guest that had everyone scrambling?Upon arrival, we formed two precise single file lines, with guards at the front and Miss Felice leading the way."Who is the guest?" I asked the girl besides me."I don't know exactly, I just followed the others here. But it seems like someone important." She said."By the look of things, this guest would probably stay here since we have been asked to come welcome them." The other one by my side whispered."Yeah, true. This was also how we welcomed that snake Miss Eleanor." One said."Hey, don't call her that." I shot at her.She hissed in displeasure. "I can say what I want. And stop acting so noble." She spat.I turned from her because it was clear she only wanted trouble."Is it male or female? I just want to know." Another whispered and thus the gossips started."What if it's a woman? May
I felt myself floating in an endless void, I felt disoriented and I didn't know what I was doing here, or how I got to this place. My feet landed on the ground and my footing balanced."Hello?" I called out looking around, but my voice echoed back.I moved forward, searching for a reference point, but there was nothing, only emptiness. Suddenly, a figure materialized in the distance. A woman stood at the center, with her back to me."Excuse me," I said, approaching her. "Where am I?"She didn't turn it speak to me, but just stood with her back to me.I paused before going forward. "Sorry to bother you, I just want to know where I am. I am lost." I said to her while still approaching her.The woman turned to me suddenly. Our eyes met and familiarity struck me instantly, but I knew we had never met before."Who are you?" I asked as I was having this strange feeling.In a flash, the woman stood inches from me, but I could swear she was standing far away a few seconds ago.Her skin trans
Finally, me and the girls were done. It was a total mess in here. I couldn't help but wonder what sort of grown adult would mess with books and leave them scattered everywhere."I'm hungry, let's go find something to eat." One of the girls suggested and the other supported with a nod."I'll go handle something first before joining you guys." I said and they made fun of me thinking I was going back to talk to Leigh, but I was actually going back to find Miss Felice.I stepped out of the library, with my resignation letter clutched in my hand. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the conversation ahead. I did tell her that I had nothing to say before, but now, Leigh thinks it's a good idea to stop working here.I headed straight to her office, hopefully she was in. I knocked softly and let myself in when I heard her say 'come in' from inside."Ah! Iris, what brings you here?" She said lifting her head from a pile of paper work in front of her. She was busy calculating all the expen
As I walked away, a force pulled me back in place. I spun around, startled for a brief second before I got my composure. Leigh stood before me, his eyes blazing anger."Shit!" I whispered to myself. For a moment, I wondered if he had seen me hug Chad. A misunderstanding was the last thing I wanted right now between us."Leigh, what's wrong?" I asked carefully, trying to sound calm."Are you still seeing him?" he demanded, his tone rough and my yes shone."What do you mean?" I backed up a little.He moved closer in an intimidating way. "I am asking if you are still going in between Chad and I?" He scowled and I bristled."How dare you," I snapped at him. "You have no right to say that to me. Do I look like some cheap harlot that double dates? Hell, we aren't even in a relationship." I shot at him immediately and his expression changed as he realized he just fucked up."Look I..." "If you are going to keep talking to me this way then you better leave." I cut him off. Why does he always
I should really stop entertaining this kind of conversations and exchanges to not give anyone a wrong impression or false hope. I do not know if he's serious about his advances or not, but I have to avoid him too."Iris," Miss Felice called out to me and I hurried to meet up with her."Madam?" I said and she had this look on her face that was hard to put into words. She just stared at me for a quick second before opening her mouth to speak."You are one lucky girl Iris." She said in a rather fond tone which greatly amazed me."Ah!" Was all I could say because I didn't know how to react. She moved closer to me and placed her hands on my shoulder."Leigh is a child I watch grow up. He knows nothing about love, but since he has chosen to love you, and the goddess also seems to be in your favour, I hope you do not disappoint him." She smiled softly and I nodded."Oh, I remember you said you had something to tell me. You can say it now." She said and the words got stuck in my throat. I did
"Okay father. But I have to process my resignation. I cannot just up and leave." I said trying to sound reasonable and thankfully he listened to me."Okay." He sighed. "In two days time, I will come to pick you up. By then, everything should have been sorted out right?" He asked and I nodded."Okay dear, I will return to the hospital now. Please stay away from trouble my dear child." He patted my head and I smiled as I hugged him tightly."Bye dad." I said and he hugged me back before going his way. As I watched him leave, I clenched the resignation letter I already had prepared in my pocket. I had wanted to leave because I thought I had lost Leigh forever, but that wasn't the case now. I wanted to stay. I finally have a chance. But now, father wants me back home. What was I going to do now?"Iris!" Anne called me as she rushed towards me. "Are you okay? I heard that you were involved in a fist fight? I hope you won? Is it true that Eleanor wasn't carrying Leigh's child? So no more U