Kahlan pov I looked up at Eric and met his hard gaze on me. Mine was also hard. I had no time for nonsense. I'm sure Eric wanted me to believe Naomi and expected me to but that wouldn't happen, not again. "I've seen through your lies, Eric. You can't deceive me any longer," I muttered. His expression changed slightly as if in acknowledgment of a tactical error. Well, we both know the kind of game we are playing. The only thing I regret and would forever be sad about was the fact that I let him use me. I believed him and let him have his way with me. I would never forgive myself for it. Fact that I gave myself in when I should be planning how to avenge the death of my parents. I feel so guilty about it all. But that's just it! "Why?" Eric's throat vibrated and his voice responded in my ears. "Just why, Kahlan?" I blinked once but I didn't respond. I mean I didn't even understand what he was asking me but I was too angry to ask him questions. "Why don't you ever listen to me? Wh
Kahlan pov "You keep saying I would abandon you after you have a child. Then, why am I not doing that even when you are with a child already?" He questioned, his eyes filled with rage. I scoffed. "Because you can't wait for me to give you this child. You only needed three months to collect my child and kill me!" I pointed an accusing finger at him. My allegations were strong and really counter to his. He probably had no idea who he was dealing with. The door opened almost immediately as if everyone in this place heard his order. Two men rushed inside and gripped me before I could say a word. "You will regret letting down my last request, Kahlan. You will regret not trying to believe me even when I was playing it so nicely," his deep voice came out from behind as I was being led out of the room. "She will be in the deepest dungeon and she will be under close watch," he continued. I tried to look back at him but the men's hold on me was firm. Turning my head only meant hurting my
Sonia POVI've been very happy that I'm currently here. I'm currently working as the Alpha's dresser and everything feels so good.I get to eat whatever I want and I get to take whatever I desire. In fact, I have the other two dressers at my feet. They fear me so much that they now do whatever I ask for.We had to fight before they made such a conclusion. Now they know how powerful I am. And when they discovered how the Alpha had treated me especially, they even feared me the most.I've told them several times, to anticipate the future where I would be Luna instead of my sister. Well, there's no way my sister would long for Eric. I've made sure that doesn't happen. So, there will be an opportunity for me. Eric didn't massacre my family. He didn't kill my father. Hardin did. I mean there was no way Eric would even do something like that which is why he wasn't killing me. Hardin wanted revenge which was why he tried to get in between Eric and Kahlan. Well, it's to my advantage because
SONIA'S POV I felt my world come crashing on me the moment I heard those girls utter those words. I felt weak instantly and only struggled to keep my balance. A Sharp pain tugged at my heart and I felt I was going to die. The ladies gazed at me with confusion, wondering if I was being realistic or just being dramatic like I was most of the time. "Are you being serious now or you're kidding? You know me too well and by now I'm sure you're aware that I do not take lightly to pranks," I sputtered with my hands clenched into a fist. I had developed an instantaneous headache, one that threatened to blow my head up. "And what gain would be ours if we decide to tell you a lie? She's pregnant ma'am…" the eldest of the duo spoke up with her hands shaking uncontrollably. A glance at her and you could mistake her for a jelly. "And where did you say that bitch is being locked up?" I yelled in a loud, baritone voice that sent shivers down the spines of the others who were with me in the room.
HARDIN'S POV I was on the farm, monitoring my men who were busy with the harvest when I heard the news. One of the Omegas had been sent by the beta to inform me of the latest. The beta was working on his side. "What's the problem with you?" I snapped at him with disdain. I couldn't understand why he was shivering like he was some kind of jelly and just wouldn't speak up. "I'm sorry sir. I didn't… mean to upset… you sir. I just came to deliver the news to you, sir," he stammered, fiddling with his hands. He looked extremely frightened that I couldn't help but laugh. "Go on! What did he ask you to tell me?""The Alpha. He's been poisoned." "Oh really? How quickly it took for you to arrive here when the news circulated. Before I headed to the farm, I had heard it from one or two omegas around the pack. Get the fuck out of here and make sure that you bring me news firsthand next time," I roared and sent him off. He ran swiftly with his balls dangling between his legs. I laughed. I w
ERIC'S POVAs I sat on the chair in my chambers, I pondered on so many things. I couldn't understand why Kahlan hated me so much. Nothing I do ever seem to move her or even entice her. It hurts so much and pierces deep into me. I still remember the day she rejected me like it was yesterday. "Do you have to be this hostile towards me? I already said I wasn't the one who killed your parents," I'll say to her whenever she brings up the issue and by now, I have lost count of the number of times I said those words. A hundred, two hundred… I can't seem to remember.I was still rummaging in my thoughts when I heard a knock on the door. It came loud and Sharp, startling me as I wasn't expecting anyone, especially at that time of the day. "Who is it? Come on in!" I muttered, placing a hand over my belly that still hurts. The door came open, revealing the royal doctor and a young lady who bore his bag. I had seen her time over numbers with him and had assumed she was his apprentice. I was wro
KAHLAN'S POVAs I sat in the dungeon, staring into oblivion, I felt my anger rouse in me like never before. I could remember their words of Sonia and how spiteful it was. To think this is the same person I refer to as my sister. I have come to realize over time that she's nothing more than a bitch who wants nothing more than what would benefit her. To think she didn't remember how our parents were killed in cold blood by this same man. Her voice had not an iota of remorse for me but hell, I never needed her remorse. Eric and herself both fit each other. I was still lost in my thoughts when I heard the rustling sound of feet from the Hallway that led to the dungeon. A frown etched on my face and I clenched my hand into a fist, ready for whoever it was that was coming. I could hear the thumping sound of my heart against my chest and yeah, I was pissed. The sounds are reduced."Who are you? Show your face?" I ordered in a loud and baritone voice that could send shivers down the spine o
HARDIN'S POV"Fine, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. I was just saying," she muttered with her lips pouted. I rolled my eyes with indifference, clenching my hand into a fist. "What do you want? What brings you here?" I snapped hurriedly as I didn't want to be seen by the people. I wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible and I was going to do just that."I felt we have something to discuss on… What's the plan now? You know, I feel this sister of mine is taking too long in the heart of Eric. I want Eric to love me and me alone.." she sounded so desperate and full of sadness as she spoke and though I quite understood what she meant and how she felt but I didn't give a damn about it. After all, she was only a pawn in this game of mine. Once I'm done with her, off to the waste bin."Well, this isn't going to be achieved easily you know. You have to make sure that he falls for you… you have to do everything to make sure that he is yours and no one else. Do you get what I'm tryin