I enter my room, dejected and on the verge of crying. I can’t leave Alice. She is my life, and I can’t hurt her again. I made a promise to her - I would never abandon her, and I’ll never break it.As Alice sees me, she rushes to me. “Alexander, what happened? Why do you look so gloomy?” As she notices my sadness, she enquires, her voice laced with deep concern.I can’t control my emotions and burst into tears in front of her, startling her with my sudden outburst.“Alexander, you’re scaring me. Tell me what happened?” She panics, cupping my face and forcing me to look at her.As I look into her oceanic eyes, a sob escapes my mouth. “Alice, Edward-” As I shut my eyes, fresh tears roll down my cheeks, I don’t understand how to tell her what promise I gave to my brother.“Edward? What happened to him?”As she asks me, I finally tell her, “he is also in love with you. Therefore, he broke up with Nancy.”“What? I can’t believe this. We didn’t even interact that much.” She utters in a disbe
Alice’s P.O.V.I wake in the middle of the night and see Alexander murmuring in sleep. “Edward, please don’t leave me.”Tears stream down my cheeks, witnessing his condition. He is again getting nightmares.I compose myself, taking a deep breath before shaking him to wake him up from the nightmare.He awakens with a jerk and pulls me into a tight embrace.“Everything is fine, Alexander.” I console him, rubbing his back, and feel the grip of his arms loosen around me.After a moment, he breaks the hug and stares at me like a vulnerable kid. My heart aches to see him in this state.“Alexander, can I demand something from you?” His brows narrow in confusion at my sudden question.“What?”I take a deep breath and request him, putting the stone on my heart. “Leave me, Alexander. I can’t see you like this.”He instantly shakes his head. “No, Alice. My condition will be worst if I leave you.”“Alexander, I love you with all my heart,” I confess, my voice filled with vulnerability. “However,
As I close my eyes and sob, Edward startles me by lifting me onto his shoulder.I become frantic and squirm in his grasp, desperately trying to free myself while screaming, “Let me go!”Confusion floods my thoughts. What is he up to?“I’ll see how you don’t agree to become my submissive.” He states before leaving my room with me over his shoulder.“Sir, leave me. I don’t want to become your submissive. Put me down.” I beg, sobbing and struggling against his hold, my legs kicking and arms punching. I try my best to make him leave me.The household staff gather out, hearing my screams. Their expressions show pity, yet none dare to mess with him.He comes to a sudden halt in the middle of the corridor, and I hear Mia’s voice pleading, “Leave her, sir!” I turn my head and lock my eyes with her, silently imploring her to rescue me from this monster.He warns her, “Step aside, girl, or you’ll regret it.”Despite his warning, she tries her best to free me from his grip. However, he shoves h
“This will stop if you agree to become my submissive, Alice.” He approaches me and removes the ball gag. “Will you become my submissive?”I can’t take this pain more, but how can I agree to submit myself to this monster?“I would rather die in pain.” His eyes widen a bit in shock, listening to my answer. He didn’t expect that I would deny him after all his torture.I know, now I have to face the worst, but nothing can make me agree to give myself to a monster like him. I’ll never let him win. Until my body can take the pain, I’ll take it.“I’ll also see how much more pain you can take.” He grits his teeth in fury, fixing his dark gaze on me. It seems as if a beast has possessed him. He isn’t in his senses.“Please, stop doing this. Alexander will kill you for doing this with me.” Ignoring my words, he unties me and flips me on my front. I scream when my fresh wounds press against the hard table. It’s hurt more than the beating.His rough hands bound my wrists and ankles, rendering me
Alexander’s P.O.V.Next Day,It’s been forty-eight hours since I last saw her. I feel like a part of me has died. Sleep has evaded me these past two days.I decided to go away from Alice for just one day, an attempt to test if I could endure her absence. Deep down, I knew it was an impossible task, but I needed to do it for my brother’s sake.Yesterday only, I had resolved to go back to her, to tell her - I’d never leave her side again. However, the heavy snowfall prevented me from returning home.Restlessness consumes me as I long to hear her voice and see her. I need to know how she’s doing. The nightmare from last night, where she was in agonising pain, has left me deeply worried.Since yesterday, I’ve been incessantly trying to reach out to her, but she hasn’t answered my calls or replied to my texts.She needs me, and I can sense it. That’s why, despite the heavy snowstorms outside, I make my way back to the mansion. Throughout the way, I pray for her safety. As I enter the mans
I carry her towards my room, holding her close as her tears dampen my chest. Her distress weighs heavily on my heart, and I feel an overwhelming anger towards my brother for causing her such agony.As I lay her down on the bed, her cry of profound pain echoes through the room, sending shivers down my spine. A wave of sadness washes over me, and I just stare at her in utter shock.“Alexander, it hurts like hell.” She cries, looking at me.“Where, love?” I ask, stroking her hair as she weeps, clutching my blazer.Only I know how I’m controlling my emotions after seeing her condition: my soul is burning.“Everywhere.” I become numb and stare at her blankly upon listening to her response.“You’ll be alright. I’m here with you.” I compose myself and reassure her, cupping her face while she just whimpers in pain.“Let me check.” As I move down to pull up her dress, she stops me by grasping my hand.“No, please don’t look. You’ll hate my body.” She whispers, and her words startle me.Why wou
As I look at Clair with helplessness, she blinks her eyes in assurance.She walks over to the table and pulls out a syringe from her kit before approaching us and giving Alice a shot in her arm.After a few seconds only, she falls unconscious in my arms.“I’m sorry. I have no choice because she wasn’t letting me touch her. It was necessary to make her unconscious for her treatment.” Clair clarifies, and I just stare at Alice, dejected.“I can understand. You just give her the best treatment. I can’t see her like this.” I shed silent tears, fixing my gaze on Alice.“I can only treat her physical wounds, Alexander. She is emotionally damaged.” Her words break my heart.“I understand, Doctor.” I reply, my voice filled with a mix of despair and determination. “But please, do whatever you can to help her. I’ll do everything in my power to heal her emotional wounds.”Clair nods empathetically. “I’ll do my best, Alexander. It’ll be a long road to recovery, but with time and the right support
I bring the unconscious Alice to my beach house, shielding her from any reminders of the haunted past. I arrange for a team of doctors and nurses to be present at all times, ensuring her safety. The early morning light seeps through the curtains, casting a warm glow upon the beach house room. The gentle sound of crashing waves fills the air. I sit by Alice’s side, my weary eyes fixed on her delicate features, etched with a mixture of love and concern. She gradually regains consciousness, and her eyes flutter open. The sight of the beach just outside our room leaves her gaze clouded with confusion. She turns her head to look at me, her voice barely a whisper as she speaks. “Where... where are we, Alexander?” I reach out, my hand gently cupping her cheek, providing her comfort and reassurance. “We’re at the beach house, my love,” I respond, my voice filled with tenderness. “I thought this place would help you leave behind the painful memories of the past.” Her eyes dart around th