Noya's povShutting the door after me, I inhaled breaths to prevent the tears that formed in my eyes. I wiped them away and strode into our closet. My heart clenched in jealousy as I opened a drawer to retrieve a cashmere coat.I took it to my nostrils and inhaled it. A weary smile formed on my lips as I returned it. I had been knitting it for two weeks now and had planned to give it to him immediately after we got back from the picnic.He had done so much for me and I had done nothing in return but even now it didn't seem like the best idea to gift him this, especially with the female blonde who clung to him like a lifeline.Calm down, Noya. Don't make assumptions.Why did she have to ruin such a beautiful day for us? Who was she? Different questions swam through my mind like a sizzling current and I had answers to none of them. I changed into my nightgown and traipsed to our bed. Pulling the quilt over me, I lay back in bed. I pushed the questions away and closed my eyes, beckoning
Noya's povExcitement thrummed in my veins as I strode towards the library with the key in my hands. Niklaus had given it to me tonight before. I inserted it into the keyhole and pushed the door back and walked in.My mouth gaped open in surprise and my eyes widened in astonishment. This wasn't a library, it was far more than a library. I roved my eyes around the big room with gigantic bookshelves with slanted books that reached the ceiling."This is- this is indescribable." I muttered under my breath.There were no words to describe how the library was. It was far bigger than anything I had ever seen. Reaching for the switch on the wall, I put on the lights.White lights illuminated the library and I could now see its beauty more than before. I moved my legs to a shelf and trailed my hands on the books there.Even with my love for books, I couldn't finish these books in a year. I couldn't get to half or a quarter of it in a year. How many years would it take me to finish the books he
Noya's povI hummed softly as I selected a new book to read.My fingers flicked through the pages of the thick hardcover novel that I had found while rifling it in. My eyes skimmed over the text before focusing on the blurb on the back cover. My lips twisted into a smile at the words I read through. I was excited to delve into another world just like the last book I read. It lived up to its name and I found myself enjoying it.Only that this time just like I did the day before I would not read it in the library. Since the day Sherry had confronted me I had chosen to read in the privacy of our room where I knew she dared enter.Although I never got to ask Niklaus if all she had said was true. I consoled myself with his words that she meant nothing to him and hoped that it was true.I strode towards the exit. Pulling the door open to see Jessica standing there. It caught me off guard. "Jessica." I didn't miss the sharp glare she gave me. For how long had she been here? I wondered as
Niks povMy tongue traced along her bottom lip as I slid myself into her. I moved her knees apart to allow me full access. I kissed my way down her body, kissing her breasts, running my hands down her ribcage to the base of her hips. Finally, I reached her clit, swirling my finger around it, feeling it jolt slightly under my touch.She melted into the kiss deepening our kiss with an almost predatory hunger as she wrapped her arms around my neck pulling me closer. I pressed myself against her with a slight moan of desire and she moaned. My hand trailed down over the curve of her hip gently feeling the softness of her skin underneath as I continued to stroke the side of her body in slow caresses. She gasped, her breath coming out hot and quick in my mouth as she arched upwards towards me, my tongue lapping at the bottom lip of hers as if trying to take it. I slipped my fingers under the hem of her gown to cup her breasts, rubbing them lightly, causing her to arch further up against me
Noya's POVI cracked my knuckles as I took slow strides toward Sherry's room to begin the day's duty. It had been two good weeks but I still had no idea as to when she'd leave but since I was already used to it, I kept quiet.Niklaus also had a lot to deal with. If Sherry's attitude was all I had to put up with to relieve his burden then I would gladly do so. I pushed the door back and walked into the room to find her clothes all scattered across the room.Two can play the game.Humming a song, I closed the door and began folding the clothes. When I was done, I took them to the wardrobe to arrange them and get myself busy with something productive. Maybe reading a book.The thought excited me. The door burst open revealing Sherry who traipsed in with her usual hard countenance."Good morning, Sherry." I flashed a smile at her."Why are you folding those when they are dirty?" She hissed.I shifted my gaze to the clothes in my hands to inspect them. "I washed these clothes yesterday."
Author's POV"See her off to the border." She watched Nik command the guards who stood before me.Sherry crunched her fists in anger wishing she had done more than slap the tramp who caused her paim, torture and disgrace but it could wait. For now the only thing that mattered was her safety as she traveled back home."Nik." She called out to him but he ignored her and strode into the Packhouse. Seething in rage, Sherry bit her lower lip. She could not even wish him goodbye."You may go in, Lady Sherry." A guard urged her.She got into the carriage and sat down feeling humiliated that Nik had punished her for a worthless maid. Why did he love her so much? It made her sick.After trying on so many occasions to make him like her, she had almost given up thinking that his love for Emily was eternal. And she had even planned to go back to her father's Pack when she discovered that Noya, an ordinary maid, was his lover.It irked her that after waiting for so long, Noya had gotten him before
Noya's POV"This is beautiful” I breathed out softly. “Let's go sit under the tree by the pond.” He tugged gently on my hand until I turned and started following him down towards the stream, where I saw our spot. I smiled as he took my hand again and led me over to the small clearing where there was a large oak tree with a wide branch extending downwards over the water. We sat down, leaning back against it. It looked much easier than walking over a lot of rocky ground, but the fact of the matter remained that it did take us quite some time to get this far so I didn't complain. I could see the light reflecting off the trees when a stray breeze pushed through some of the canopy. It felt like being in another world. I thought that perhaps I should call it magical, but really, I just felt happy that there we were alone. The sun was warm on the top of our heads, and I was content. The weather was perfect. My heart thumped with pleasure as I snuggled against his warmth.Nik wrapped
Author's POV"My lady, your-""Get out!" Sherry raged in anger as she sat up on the bed.The maid scurried out of the room immediately like a scared rat. Her nasty temper had aggravated since she got back from Nik's Pack even her father felt the terrible brunt of it.She looked around wildly until her eyes fell upon the large window that dominated the front of their room. She'd forgotten to close it last night and now it stood open with its curtains flapping in the cold autumn breeze. The late morning light streamed into the room and shone on the floor. Food was the last thing on her mind especially when she had barely slept a wink the night before. That could wait while she set her other plans in motion. She could only eat well when she got rid of Noya.Ruffling her hair in anger, she groaned and leaned back on the bed. Waiting for feedback from her spy in the Packhouse was as frustrating as hell but in order for her plans to work out perfectly, she knew she had to wait.But this wa