Author's POVValerina slowly opened her eyes and looked around. She could feel the light pain on her neck and between her legs.She saw Augustus standing by the window, shirtless, hands in pockets and his body was tensed.She noticed that it's almost afternoon.''Augustus?''She called him confused.He turned around with the lightning speed when he heard her voice. ''Valerina''He quickly engulfed her in a tight hug as his heart finally got the relief with her sweet voice.She hugged him back tightly like she had got her world back. His hug made her feel safe.''I was so worried''He pampered her face with kisses.''Why?''She asked, looking at the pain in his eyes which was slowly disappearing.''You passed out for two days..''He declared and her eyes widened in shock.''I thought I lost you..''He hugged her again.He felt relieved when she hugged him tightly.''I am fine now... I didn't know that this would happen.''"You will be fine now, I'll take care of you."He smiled and ki
Valerina's POVIt feels like a dream where I slept for a long time and came back. I am thankful to Serenity for whatever she did to break that curse. Mistakes happen and I believe that she deeply regrets her decisions. No hard feelings for anyone because everyone has suffered in it. I looked at our castle, it's in the same condition in which we left it.''You made it like before.''Because it was in bad condition when I broke his statue. ''Yeah, did some cleaning to welcome you.''He led us inside. Snow is now jumping here and there in the garden.''Yahoo! We are finally back..''We both laughed at him.I nudged Augustus when I saw another little Rabbit peaking inside from the bush. It was looking at Snow.''I think she is that Rabbit..''Augustus chuckled.''Snow will finally get some actions''We settled just like before, our room holds so many bittersweet memories. ''You take rest, I'll be back. Need to go somewhere...''He kissed my head.''Where are you going?''I frowned, I
Author's POVIt's been a few months since they killed Carlos and Augustus has started training Valerina so she can use her powers to the full extent. She was doing well and he was proud of her.''Can we stop for the day?.. I am tired''She made puppy eyes. He chuckled. ''Okay, we'll do the rest in the evening.''He said and she whined knowing he won't stop.''Oh, I almost forgot that I have called your family to dinner tonight so no practice.''She grinned and he shook his head. ''Augustus''She called and he looked at her. ''I have invited your parents too''She gulped nervously. Augustus looked at her for a second and gave her a stiff nod making her smile. She knows that things are getting better between him and his family. Augustus has stopped blaming them and has made peace with his past. He still doesn't get involved with them too much but he doesn't ignore their presence either. Old wounds have started healing slowly and she was feeling happy for him.Valerina understood t
Valerina's POVIt's cold, I trembled and tried to gather the bedsheet around me. At least I have a bedsheet now, I should be grateful. Tears slipped from my eyes, why my life is so miserable. I blinked my blurry eyes and looked out of the window, As usual I could only see one lamp. I don't know how this lamp stays continuously lit but it's there whenever I open my eyes. I don't know if it's day or night, it's always dark. Dark and Cold, Like him! I don't want this, I don't want to live like this. God! Please help me. He is a monster, I sobbed but muffled my mouth with my hands. I don't want him to hear me and punish me for crying. According to him, only he can make me cry. He is darkness and my captor. My heart skipped a bit when his smell filled the room. It's so strong that adrenaline rushed in my body. He is here, he came back. I have to calm down otherwise he will hurt me. Just lay down like a dead body, Valerina. He will come and go. I heard his footsteps and clutched
Valerina's POVLife wasn't good back at home either, I doubt if I can call it even a home. I was a single daughter of a drug addict. But at least I used to see and feel the sun. I still remember the ugly night when I stepped out of my house and fell into his dark world or should I say dragged. That night turned my world completely dark. I was combing my hair, the only thing I love in my life is my hair. They are long and almost below my waist, I have a good height. But I also like my amber eyes, I have dusky skin tone. My friends used to tell me that I glow golden when sunrays fall on my skin. "Bitch!"I heard a curse. Comb fell from my hand realising that I am going to get beaten now. But I didn't do anything, why is he angry?I rushed downstairs before he comes up. I saw scattered glass bowl and wasted food. "F_Father?"He is not a father, he is a monster.He just looks for a chance to hurt me. "How many times have I told you that, I want my dinner hot and served when I
Valerina's POVI am not feeling any pain. I moved my hand and it feels normal like it wasn't broken. He always does this, first hurts me and then makes it disappear. The first time I opened my eyes in his darkness, I tried to run but there was no door. I cried, screamed but he wasn't bothered at all. I don't know how many times I have asked him his intentions but he doesn't answer. He just keeps me locked in the dark room. Tired of all this I tried to end my life but I don't know how he got to know and stopped me. He snatched the dagger from my hand and gave thousands of cuts on my hand. It didn't bleed, just gave me immense pain. I couldn't even breath. "The moment you entered my life, you lost the right on your life..."I cried when he gave me another cut. "These cries, tears and blood... I'll be the only one to give you all this."His voice was calm but promising. He wasn't bothered by my cries at all. I can't forget that pain, I don't know if I fainted because of pain or c
Valerina's POVIt feels good to feel sun after so long. It's a good reminder to me that outside world exists other than those four dark walls. I looked at my clothes, this is not the dress which I was wearing when he abducted me. And the terrifying thing is I don't remember changing my clothes. Is he touching me while I am asleep but I am not a heavy sleeper. I would definitely wake up if someone tries to change my clothes while I am asleep. I sat on the bench after walking around it for some time. I don't remember when I walked last time. I looked around and gasped when I caught glimpse of him in another room through the window. His back is facing me. This palace is curved shaped so I could see the window of another room. His back flexed like his shirt will be ripped at any moment. I gulped and looked away, My stomach churned thinking that I will be dragged back in that dark room again. Why can't he just tell me what he wants? Or just kill me and end this misery. I don't even
Valerina's POVWas it a bad decision to run? It's his forest, he knows every inch of it. Will I be able to make it to that door? I kept running until I was out of breath. I can't see anything here other than huge trees and black soil. There is no sign of life. I wonder if I am really running in the forest or it's just an illusion. Still I kept running and tree branch slapped on my arm telling me that it's reality. I am barefoot and my feet are bleeding but I can't feel the pain, all I want is escape. Sun is about to set. Sky is leaving it's colours faster than my running steps. If it turns dark then only God can save me. I cried in frustration when I couldn't keep up my space. I am loosing it. I looked at the sky and my heart sank. Sun is down and I nowhere. I don't even know if I on the right path. I looked around, tears are continuously flowing from my eyes. I didn't stop but loud cry escaped from my lips when I stumbled and fell on the ground. My toe started bleeding. "Some