"I'm afraid I can't do that, Lady Maren. If Lord Xandros finds out after becoming normal, he would kill me." "For what?" Maren sneered, "For some reason, you make me feel Anna is special." "She is special. She is the only one who has Lady Athena's face." Gaia said cockily. "We can find another person. If not, we can create a face through surgery." "Lord Xandros won't fall for fake. Surgery might work to you, but not him. Anna was handpicked by Lord Xandros, so she has to live a long...long life. If you want your plans to come to reality quickly, you'll have to adapt to the situation, Lady Maren. Now, if you will excuse me..." He didn't wait for her reply, before he walked past her and down the stairs. Maren's eyes narrowed as her hands tightened on her silk gown, her ears inching toward the door. She didn't hear a thing, that made her lips twitch lightly. She bit her inner lips, imagining the pain Anna must be going through. That girl's face was enough reason to hate her. Maren
"I'm not going to that room tonight. I don't know what you have to do but please, Diane, do it." Anna said."Don't worry, you aren't going there tonight." Diane shook her head as she said, staring deep into Anna's eyes, "I told you not to leave your room, I'm sorry." She said, her eyes still staring at Anna."He didn't let me escape even if I wanted to." Anna replied, her eyes turning glassy."Anna. Look at me." Diane palmed her face lightly, "It...it couldn't be stopped. He would have come here no matter what. There was nothing anybody could do." She said.Anna gulped and Diane pulled her from the ground. "You have to eat." ****"Lord Xandros!" Gaia gasped lightly as Xandros walked down the stairs, his face totally pale and without a single expression."How do you feel?" "Where's Anna?" He ignored the question and looked at Gaia as he got to the foot of the stairs."She is in her room..... recuperating." Gaia said, his eyes going to the floor.Xandros's back tensed but it didn't a
Anna looked around, her eyes searching around the place. What exactly does Athena's brother wants from her? Why the h*ll was he stalking her?"Is there a problem?" Diane asked, cutting her search short and Anna looked back at her, shaking her head."None, Diane.""So, are you interested in doing what Athena did?" Anna glanced at her hands and raised it up, "I'm good at needling." She smiled."It helps while away time." She said.Diane's eyes flickered with something.*It helps while away time.* Athena's exact words."Fine." Diane brushed the swift memory out of her mind and walked out."Anna." She suddenly called by the door step.Anna raised her brow."You are .... unique." Diane muttered and walked out.Anna blinked, her eyes questioning as she stared at the open space Diane had been. Funny.She stared at the phone in her hand and opened it, swiping easily to the message box."Stop whatever it is you are doing." She said. It was a warning, even if she wasn't sure what she would do
Her eyes opened, a groan escaping her lips as she looked around swiftly. The lights screamed awakening on her face in that instant and she let out a sigh.She was still in the fashion room, her hand still on the soft fabric she had been sewing before she fell asleep. Even though she wasn't as good as Athena, she thought she did a pretty decent job...and it was wearable too, though she hadn't gotten halfway.It was good to take her mind off things, she felt energized. The pain down there had also reduced, she was barely feeling any sting. She dropped the fabric on the table and took her time to gladly appreciate the beauty of the space. Athena knew how to make things perfect. It screamed elegance....total luxury.It made her stop and wonder. Was Athena really from a rogue pack? They wouldn't know elegance in this way unless they were really huge and powerful too, enough to shake attack from other clans.She walked to the beautiful designed box at the end of the room and touched it. Li
"Come, sit." She pulled Anna up the stairs and made her sit on the dining table, while she rushes back downstairs to go into her room and get supplies to clean the injuries.The oak doors suddenly opened downstairs and the darkness she'd been avoiding since morning walked in. He hadn't seen her yet, but it was just a matter of time, before his predatory eyes got her.He walked in steadily, like a panther, silent footsteps, sharp gaze an a jaw that seemed to tick at every second.First, his eyes strayed to the broken glasses on the down floor and then the trail of blood. Finally, his blue eyes locked with hers.Gaia stared at her too. But she didn't pay much attention as Xandros's eyes locked on her, keeping her on her seat. She gulped, her heart beating crazily instantly and then he climbed the stairs.Slowly.Calmly.Till his feet stopped in front of her. She looked up. He looked down.And that was when she realized she was still sitting.Her legs shot upwards, carrying her up to her
"What's going to happen to him?"Anna asked and Sandra pursed her lips."I don't know. If he has the money back, he can pay Lord Xandros. After all, he made a lot of money by selling people out, that bast@rd." She fisted her hands.Anna held her hand, pushing it down lightly. "It didn't start from him alone. It started from the packs. When they are done with slaves, they throw them away, kill them, or sell them off. That's what happened with us both and that's what brought us to this place today. We just have to keep wishing for a better tomorrow.""I'm usually the optimistic one." Sandra cocked her head with a smile, "I see someone is changing.""I'm not changing. I ....was just trying to encourage you." Anna shook her head and then stared back at Sandra, seriously. Too seriously."I'm hungry.""Ooh, shit. Diane is waiting in your room. She was the one who asked me to bring you."Anna got up to her feet, "How could you forget that?"They immediately rushed towards her room and when An
"Take this." Diane said as she dropped the package of clothes on Anna's bed.Anna ran her hand over it, "Jean?""Yes."Her lips curved upwards lightly, "No more large gowns.""Just for tonight. If you going with Lord Xandros, you might need to wear this. Let your mind be open to many possibilities, Anna, and spread your legs when it's time.""Spread..." "I mean to run really fast if anything goes wrong. If you need jump anything, do that." Diane said, clearing her doubts. Anna's heart calmed down in that aspect but it was troubled for something else. "Is something going to happen at Abaddon?" She asked."Clearly. That's why Maren doesn't want to go. She might have all tough and mighty but the girl is scared of shit. Especially when her father isn't there to protect her." She said."About Alpha Wyatt..." Anna trailed off and Diane looked at her to finish her sentence."What kind of a man is he?" She asked.Silence as Diane seemed to be put in deep thoughts."Dangerous." She suddenly
"L-Lord X-Xan-dros, this is....inappropriate." His breath on her neck stopped for a moment and that tingling sensation ceized but it didn't stop her heart from beating too too fast. "Inappropriate?" He pulled backwards, his eyes meeting hers once again.Summoning all the courage she had, she muttered, "Yes." He could do whatever he wanted to her when she was in the room, but definitely not in front of the man driving the car. No, he just couldn't.He scoffed lightly, his lips parting as he let out a chuckle. His hand moved away from her neck as he kept on laughing.Anna moved back immediately to her spot. He was totally crazy...too crazy.She didn't look back at him for the rest of the ride even when she knew he was staring at her. She could feel it, the heat emitting from the dark blue orbits. It made her stomach, made her blood spike and made her clench her laps tightly together to hide that she wasn't feeling something down there.She bit her lips, her mind moving back to when sh
She didn't give a reply to the words he said and that made Xandros raise his brows slightly. "I wanted you to watch Don's death, so you would know what happens to people who betray in Khaos." He said flatty and she pursed her lips tightly, taking his words in."I have nothing to betray you about." She muttered."But you see things that happen in Khaos. One day, you might not be able to keep your mouth shut." He replied and she bit her inner lips tightly."I- I understand." She said."Diane would get you some drugs to keep the anxiety out. Take them." The last sentence was an order as he strode out of the room, like a huge panther, bolting the door behind him.Anna exhaled lightly and inhaled, memories of her dreams completely forgotten by the small session she'd had with Xandros just now."It's better this way." She whispered, getting up from the bed. *****Sandra's eyes widened when she opened the door and got face to face with Gaia. She was just about leaving the room and he was j
"I don't think she panicked cos of Don's death. There was something else.""Tell me something I don't already know, Gaia." Xandros hissed lightly as he sat on the cushion chair.Gaia stared at him with a skeptical look, "Then I assume I can say you are pushing her too far. She is just supposed to be here as a breeder. Why are you passing your hate for Athena unto her? Is it because you still love Athena? It's been a long long time. Even witches would have forgotten about their loves at that time." "Just because you are my beta doesn't mean you could ask me sensitive questions like this." Xandros said pointedly."You told me to tell you what you didn't know." Gaia said respectfully and Xandros cocked his head, "You should be checking on your mate. Why are you here giving me unwanted advice?"Gaia's eyes thinned. "It's.... different.""Different? How? From what I hear, Sandra has a wolf. It means she knows about the mate bond. What do you think she would be thinking? That you don't wan
Anna let the guards drag her out without fighting against them. She knew it wouldn't do her good, even if she did try. What usefulness was it fighting against two guards who were almost twice her height and size.The smell of blood hit her in the dungeon. She hadn't taken note of it, the first time she came down here but right now, with all the panic and confusion rushing in, she felt a rush of the smell hitting her. It was dark in here with dim lights lighting the place, it was almost impossible to see."What am I doing down here?" She asked in a tiny voice, filled with hypertensiveness."You will find out." The first guard said, heightening her fears. Her heart beat rapidly in her chest and she looked backwards, maybe hoping someone would appear from the darkness and just drag her out of this. Maybe she would wake up and be told her whole life was a lie. Maybe, she would wake up with flowers bathing her. It was a dream but dreams came through, didn't it? She needed it right now. But
Don felt a change in the air. Maybe, it was him but it felt real. His brain must be messing with him. This.. this couldn't be real. He took a deep breath. There was nothing strange. He knew it, Xandros was just bluffing."Liar. You thought you could scare me?" He shot, turning around to know where Xandros was watching him. He got the camera and he smirked, throwing him the middle finger. "Bullsh*t. Fvck you, Lycan Lord!"A warmth touched his cold skin and slowly it felt like sweat, clinging deeply to his skin. Dan blew out air from his mouth to calm the intensifying heat. He paced the room once, then again as his chest started tightening , his breaths shallow. The air tasted...wrong. Felt wrong. Like the inside of a sealed casket. What the h*ll was going on? He paused, frowning. Inhaled. Exhaled. Again.But the discomfort only got worse. Each breath felt heavier than the last, like drawing in something thick. "Let...me...out!" He stuttered, his lungs screaming for oxygen, but th
Willa gulped down slightly. *I hate when people touch what's mine.* It seemed like Xandros was talking to her. He was. "Hey," Gaia kicked Don's legs slightly as he lay cooped up at one side of the dungeon. Sweat and blood escaped through all pores of his body, as he groaned, trying to open one of his eyes as he stared at Xandros. It was extremely difficult, considering the fact that Xandros's men had beat him to pulp when they got hold of him yesterday after going after Anna. "How do you feel?" Xandros cocked his head slightly, a smirk raising the corner of his lips. He looked amused. "I didn't think you would be this weak. News got to me that you didn't even fight back. Is your wolf's brain," Xandros raised his index finger and pointed to his head, "all about money?" He raised his brow."Your men outnumbered me," Don didn't seem to back down. All that money had gotten into his head."Uhhmmmm" Xandros breathed out slightly as he bent down to meet Don, "You say it like I should hav
Red coloured Maren's eyes instantly. "What!?" If Xandros heard her question, he didn't reply. He simply walked out of the mansion, ignoring her.Maren's nose flared in undiluted anger as she stared at his back till he finally disappeared. The shuffling of feet made her turn back to the staircase and she stared as Anna walked down slowly."What are you putting on?" Her eyes crinkled at the sight.Anna had donned a short white gown that stopped at her knees, with singlet hands and there was no other reason than the heat. Even if the AC was blasting in the room, she didn't want to get the rashes as a result and she wasn't a fan of chilled places. She was easily prone to cold and also to the heat.It seemed like Maren didn't agree, cos she wore the full gown she'd always worn. To look queenly perfect."I asked you a question," Maren's eyes darkened. She was determined to pass her anger down to Anna today."Clothes, Lady Maren." It was a polite answer, but it insinuated that Maren was bl
She didn't hear him well. Maybe sometimes, humanity seeped out of Lycan Lord Xandros but she'd never think this much would escape out.She didn't know what prompted her to bring the question out. Maybe it was the fact that she wanted to know who he would choose or maybe she was just asking for trouble. She could enjoy this moment and pretend tomorrow that this never happened but what about after then?"What...what about Lady Maren?" A speck of golden flickered through his eyes as his brow ticked upwards in a questioning gaze. In that moment, she thought the humanity had slipped out."Sit." His voice was firm as he pulled her back to the chair and she fell on it with a soft 'plop'."If I need Maren, I'll call her. What?" He raised his brow higher, "Are you interested in having a three some?""Eew." The word has escaped before she knew it and she slapped a hand over her mouth instantly, her eyes as wide as saucers.Xandros let out something in between a growl and a laugh as he faced hi
"What are you doing standing up there?" Her legs vibrated lightly as the sound of his voice. Her lashes went up to meet him and his eyes were fixed on her, watching her."I-""Have you had dinner?" He suddenly cut her short and her eyes went up. Was he seriously asking that?"Don't have ideas, Anna. Diane brought a lot of food and I'm not hungry tonight. Since you were bought with my money, I figured I could feed you as much as I like." He said as he curved down the counter and pulled out a chair from beneath it. "Come down here," He said, tapping the counter lightly. Her legs moved and she walked down the stairs, her dress gumming her body tightly as it was wet. He ran his eyes over her, stopping slightly on her cheek. Since she'd washed her face completely of the make-up, the finger print of Willa's hands were shining brightly.He didn't say a word as he walked upstairs into his room and came back swiftly with a white shirt. His, probably.He threw it to her and she caught it swif
X RATEDAnna gulped, wondering what the fvck was wrong with her head when she decided to go on her knees. Her knees hit the wet group, letting a tiny splash of water announce her arrival and she looked up at him, through her thick black lashes."Have you ever tried sucking on a d*co before, yeah?" Xandros's question made her gulp massively. She almost choked on her salive for no reason.No, she hadn't. But she'd seen it a lot of times for him not to try and know how to do it. As innocent as Sandra was, sometimes she'd dragged Anna to watch through slightly open doors and something Candy forced them to watch too. Saying it was a way to please their future masters if they ever got bought.So yeah, basically, she knew what to do. But she'd hoped she wasn't doing that....not no