Emily’s POVI leaned against the sink, watching the King - my Luka. He was currently washing his hair.I took the soap from him, massaging his scalp with my fingers, as he closed his eyes, relaxing completely. His skin felt soft and I could practically see the tension ease from him. It made me smile.When the soap was done I dropped the bar of soap in the bowl before handing him shampoo. He reached up and lathered the bottle, running the wet cloth through his long hair vigorously as he worked it through the strands.His eyes opened slowly as he stopped working to watch me. His gaze travelled down the length of my body, lingering for only a moment before returning to my eyes. I averted my eyes as I felt heat rush across my cheeks.Now wasn't the time to have such thoughts, I scolded myself.After Luka finished showering, we both exited the bathroom and walked straight to the closet.“Let me” I told him again.I was sure lust and desire hooded my eyes and I was sure he could see it a
Emily’s POVI thought today was just a great day to take a walk, not to do anything pretty intense but to stick to my lane and just look around for a bit.I still haven't seen Luke since last night.As I strolled down, I noticed the stares I was receiving from everyone on this lovely Sunday afternoon. I guess they could see how out of place I felt in their small neighborhood or maybe some just thought that it was rude of me to keep walking like nothing is wrong.But then again, nothing was wrong, it wasn't supposed to be but they didn't know me- I was the unwelcome one in the pack , a stray dog on a leash and no matter where I went it was only going to get worse. I didn't belong anywhere and I knew there would be no escape so why am I even bothering?I thought it was best for me to keep my head down and pretend as if everything was okay as long as I stay quiet, avoid eye contact, and try to blend in. The fact that there was a possibility that my life was in danger every single sec
Luke’s POVThe news of how Natalie had confronted Sara spread around like wildfire. And I was angry that I had not been there and sadly Sara had to be at the receiving end of her wrath.I saw red! How dare she try to hurt someone who did not deserve it!Natalie was crazy and manipulative, and I knew but confronting Sara over nothing? That was unforgivable. No one else needed to suffer through her nonsense. Not me and certainly not Sara.I made it down to her house, a place I had not been since forever. I also drowned the memories that haunted every step I took, reminding me of the past, where I used to be. I would not let them ruin what I was doing here with myself now. I would not allow this world to ruin my future too.“What did you do Natalie?” Anger laced my voice and my entire being as I stalked forward toward the woman in front of me – I was so angry that I wanted to shake her senseless. I wasn’t afraid of violence, not anymore at least, but if she were trying to make a f
Luka’s POVToday reminded me of when I found her, her arms were wrapped around her as she rocked herself back and forth, rocking slowly in my garden. I remember how I hurried towards her. My feet stumbled over some debris and I almost fell down. She didn't notice me yet but when she did... I froze with terror when I realized how fragile she looked. How much she needed help. The pain that was radiating off her wasn't physical; it was mental, emotional. It radiated from where I stood and all I wanted to do was wrap her up in my arms. Soothe her mind and take away this pain for good. Instead, I just watched her, afraid if I spoke or made even the slightest movement she might collapse and not wake again.She was mumbling words, words I couldn't hear and her eyes seemed to be fixed on something yet unfocussed.I hadn't seen such raw pain from anyone before and I could feel the heat of it coming off of her, searing through the air and making it difficult to breathe. I reached out my han
Emily’s POV“Sara?” I heard Luke call out to me from where I lay on my bed.“Come in, I am awake”When he walked in, he had his hands in his pocket like he always did whenever the situation was awkward.He stood there a moment before coming and sitting down at the end of my bed. “How are you doing?” he finally asked. I sighed and closed my eyes, trying not to be annoyed with him for bringing this up. “Not well… How about you? you seemed pretty disrupted last night” I said pointedly.Luke sighed as well, looking off to the side before replying. “Yeah…” He rubbed the back of his neck as if something were bothering him. “I was just dealing with something last night, but I am fine right now … So… yeah…” He trailed off and looked over at me again. “So, how is it going? You seem a little better than you did yesterday?” Luke asked me carefully, as if trying not to make me uncomfortable. “You know you can talk to me about anything…”I shook my head. “No thanks, you’ve already done enough fo
Luka's POV“Are you going somewhere, Sir?” Alfred asked me after I told him to get the car ready.“I don't see why my movement is any of your business Alfred,” I said, taking a sip from the coffee cup inhis hand. He had made it for me before he left. He knew I liked it black and bitter. “I am sorry Your Majesty,” he said, sounding more than a little guilty. “Please allow me to driveyou wherever you are going, if you would like.”“You are the last person who should be asking,” I told him bluntly.He shrugged and took a deep breath, “Fair enough” he said. “But may I ask just where you plan on going? It is not far from here toyour castle. The weather forecast predicts heavy rain for later this evening.” He looked down at his watch and then back up at me. His eyes were filled with concern. I didn't want to make him sad. He was only trying to help me.He had been of most help to me since Emily.But I didn't want him to know that I was going to see Elena.I took the car and as usua
Luka’s POV“What do you mean by that?” I asked her, trying to keep the panic I felt from showing on my face. Was he okay? What could happen to him? And more importantly, what would I do?She looked at me “If I were you I would go home now King Luka. We can have this conversation some other time” she said standing up from her seat “It looks like that rain won't hold long anyway”She took another sip from her wine glass before putting it on the table next to her chair before walking towards the door. She just dismissed me like she was talking to a child but that wasn't my concern at that moment.I don't know what crazy game this woman was playing with me but I sure knew that I had to go back and see what was happening in the castle and if everything was fine, then I would come back here and give her some serious tongue-lash- no heavens and the goddess knew I would definitely give her more than that, there was no way I was going to let go scour free from playing games with me- no frea
Luke’s “Were you dancing?” I tried not to sound too amused as stared at her in the kitchen.Her eyes darted everywhere around as if she was searching for an escape route from me, before settling on the sink as she quickly ran water over a sponge and started wiping it down with another one. She seemed nervous as hell about this whole situation but didn’t seem inclined to tell me anything. I would never understand how people managed to go a whole day without talking.“I didn't mean to trespass, I just wanted to eat something and I didn't want your maids to be mad at me”Her voice was quiet.That was definitely something that hadn't happened before, so that's when my curiosity got the better of me. “My maids? why will they be mad?” I took a seat across from her at the small round table near the kitchen door and put my elbows on it, resting my chin on top.She looked back at me before looking away again like the idea of actually facing me made her uncomfortable somehow. I sighed, trying