(Elijah's POV)I watched her, lying there unconscious, and for a moment, I allowed myself to take her in. Her petite body, so delicate, looked like it could break under the slightest pressure, and yet she had been strong enough to stand against me.That alone pissed me off. I wanted to hate everything about her, to despise the way her dark hair framed her face and fell in waves around her shoulders, but I couldn't. It drove me insane. My heart throbbed to look at the direction of her.Her rejection, the way she resisted me, infuriated me more than anything. But as much as I hated her audacity, I couldn't deny how stunning she was. Those blue eyes—when they weren't glaring at me—were like shards of ice, cutting and beautiful. But when she glared, even though I hated her resistance, I was unable to resist them — the fire in her eyes.It was as if every part of her was designed to push me to the edge, to make me want her more. I had never felt like this. This was the first time I felt. F
(Ariel's POV)I woke up rubbing my eyes with the back of my hands, sleepily. My whole body ached. I stretched my body as I tried to sit up. I had probably slept in a bad position.I squint my eyes momentarily stunned."Where am I?" I muttered as I looked around and all the shameful memories entered my mind. It was the room Elijah took me in yesterday, the same room that we—I clenched my fist as I shook away my thoughts when I flinched. Suddenly, I felt something cold and tight around my neck. My fingers ran across it— a necklace?Why was a necklace put around my neck? I didn't understand why but there was something suspicious about it.Why put a necklace around my neck in my sleep? I wondered as I pulled at the necklace trying to pull it off, but it wouldn't budge."What the hell? Why isn't it coming off" I wondered as I pulled at it again."I wouldn't do that if I were you," Elijah's voice came from across the room, cold, but with a hint of amusement.I froze, visibly startled.My f
(Ariel's POV)I quickly walked through hallways towards the infirmary with a frown on my face. I had to speak to Ron! I wanted to know the truth. My heart told me that it was all a lie — Ron was lying.All what he said that day he should say it to my face if he meant them. I wanted to know if he actually meant what he said."It might actually be a bluff," I whispered to myself as I stopped outside the door of the infirmary. I took a deep breath as I pushed the door open cautiously.I peeked inside slowly to see Ron standing beside a table with his back to the door. I walked in and closed the door causing Ron to turn to look at me, holding some books in his hands."Ron!" I called out as we maintained eye contact for a brief moment.Ron's lips parted, "Get out," Ron snapped before I could even step forward again.I blinked, confused. "What?" I was shocked at his sudden outburst. "Ron, is this how you really feel about me?" I asked as I stepped forward, hoping I'd misheard."I said get o
(Ariel's POV)I leaned back, startled as I tried to hold his gaze, to look at him firmly without showing any fear, but I couldn't stop the slight shiver that ran through me. My voice felt small as I spoke. "I won't do that again." I swallowed hard.He didn't respond immediately, just studied me closely. He closely observed me slowly. Clearly enjoying the effect he had on me after a few moments that seemed to be like hours he gave a slight nod and went back to his chair.I watched his back as he walked back, as I let out a breath of relief. His expression was calm like nothing had just happened but to me, I felt the pressure was being lifted from my shoulders.Elijah sat down, leaning back in his chair, his eyes never leaving me meanwhile I returned to my meal. I slowly tried to eat again, but it felt different now — my appetite had become sour. Still, I forced the food down, glancing up at him every now and then. I was glad that I still had something to eat.His aura from earlier had
(Ariel's POV)I hurried quickly to the location of the address Alice sent. As soon as I saw the address, I put a forced smile.That was the address of our old home, the place where we grew up. The place where we once shared everything before it all fell apart.Memories flooded my mind as I approached the familiar house, it was almost the same as it was before with only just a few renovations.The house stood there tall and standing, bringing back countless memories."Alice!" I called as I burst through the front door of the house. I stepped in and looked around, nothing much had changed, I found my way down the hallway, looking for Alice."Alice," I called out again as I stood in the hallway.Her voice, small and broken, came from the living room. "I'm here."When I saw her, I was shocked. Alice sat curled up on the couch, her face covered in bruises and dark purple marks across her beautiful pale skin.Her hair was a mess, tangled, as if she hadn't taken care of herself in days. Alic
(Ariel's POV)That night, Alice and I lay side by side, our bodies close so that we could both hear ourselves breathing. We were both wide awake, but the room was quiet, with only the occasional howl of distant wolves.With my back on the bed I let out a little smile as I stared up at the ceiling knowing that Alice was safe now, away from Jack's cruelty.Though Alice betrayed me and I could still sense her scheming, I still wished for her safety. I genuinely wanted her to be safe, not because it was my father's last wish. Yes, it was because of my father's last wish that I bear her actions so much, even if she betrayed me, abandoned me, and hoped for my death.My heart throbbed with pain as I recalled Alice's previous actions. I still blamed her, but I could do nothing about her. She was my only sister, only family left in the world.Suddenly, Alice rolled over and looked at me. I flinched. "Alice, why aren't you asleep," I asked as I turned to look at her. Alice observed me for a mom
(Ariel's POV)Elijah stood there calmly watching me. He didn't flinch at all, befitting of the Alpha King. This was the second time I was pointing the gun at him but just like before, I was afraid, but I didn't show it. Only that this time the fear inside me was far more than the last time.We both stared at each other for a moment, while I considered my options. I might as well kill him now, but I knew I would never be able to escape. I would be killed, if not tortured to death.Not only that, but innocent humans would also die as punishment too. My hand wavered, and finally, I lowered the gun still maintaining eye contact with him.Even if I killed him, the werewolves would have another Alpha King and the chain of oppression on the humans would still go on. It wasn't worth it to kill him.I silently placed the gun on a table, my eyes still locked on Elijah. He wore an amused smile on his face as he watched me closely.Elijah didn't take his eyes off me as he spoke to the guards. "Ev
(Ariel's POV)After I had orgasmed, I took a deep breath and in a few minutes I had managed to finally come back to my senses. But I sat there frozen in disbelief, my mind racing as I tried to process what had just happened.The Alpha King, Elijah, had handled me in ways I hadn't expected. I felt a wave of relief and confusion at the same time. He always pushed me to the edge, then, pretend as if nothing happened. He could have me anytime, and ruthlessly abandon me the next more. What's more, he never touched me. He never had me. This made things more confusing.I looked down at my torn skirt and Elijah followed my gaze. I couldn't walk out of here like this. I instinctively pressed my legs together trying to cover myself from his prying eyes.Although I knew it was futile, if he wanted to he could have sex with me right here. But he just stood there observing me with an amused smile, holding the gun he had just fucked me with.He picked up the fabric of my torn skirt and wiped the ti