Elena pov
The room is dark except for a light at the furthest end of the room. A small lamp is lit in the window behind some dark heavy curtains, and I try to adjust my eyes to the darkness.
My head is pounding hard and I have to take my hands up to my head and just hold it, whatever I have been drugged with I'm defenseless this way. My stomach hurts but I try to stand up from the hard floor I'm laying on.
Looking down at my body, I'm only wearing my pants and a sweater. My shoes and jacket are gone with my handbag.
I have no idea for how long I have been laying on the hard floor with the amount of pain I feel in my hip and back.
Fear courses through my body when it hit me I've been kidnapped!
Using the wall for support to get up from the floor I manage to stand up, the room is moving in front of my eyes and I have to close them and just try to breathe. I'm dizzy from what they have been giving me.
I hear footsteps outside the room and slowly try to move my head to where the sound is coming from.
I see a door on the opposite wall and light is coming under the door.
Trying to remember the last thing I know happened and where I could possibly be!
I don't recognize the room and the last thing I remember is when I was walking on the way to the supermarket. I needed some groceries for dinner and when I stepped outside it was raining.
Remember I turned back inside and fetch an umbrella before walking out of the door and closing it after me. I love to walk to the supermarket even if it rains and today wasn't an exception.
Our driver was at home and I could have taken the car but on my days I haven't much time left from all the shores I need to have done before everyone else comes home.
This is my chance to get a walk and some fresh air. Loving every minute of it I'm happily walking down the sidewalk.
Rain is pouring down my umbrella and I hold it closer down my head while I keep my eyes on the pavement in front of me.
The walk doesn't take longer than twenty minutes before I reach the store. Closing my umbrella I walk inside and start to gather the things I need.
Remember I accidentally bumped into a big bulky guy when I took a step backward from the shelf without looking if someone was behind. I excused myself but he just mumbled something and averted his eyes. I never got a real look at him before he walked away, leaving me standing and looking at his back with a frown on my face. I've got an odd feeling about him!
I shook it off and continued gathering the things I needed. Taking my time before I'm done and head over to pay for them, I'm alone when I reach the cashier and we chatt for a couple of minutes. I meet the old man a lot when I'm usually here shopping and he is very nice.
Our conversations often include good food suggestions and the weather. The same as today!
I have been going to this store alone since I was eleven and now I have just turned nineteen. All these years and he feels like an old friend to me! It's nice to meet him and chatting a few minutes. Sometimes it's the only social conversation I get during the day.
When I have paid and packed my stuff in my bag I say goodbye and head out in the rain again. Looking around before I take up my umbrella I don't see anyone close by.
Stepping out in the rain I start my walk back home, lost in my own thoughts I don't notice when I walk right into someone. The bag slipped from my hold and falls to the pavement, my groceries scatter out from the bag.
I just say sorry without looking at who I ran into before I drop to the ground and start gathering my things again.
Remember I was occupied with picking up my food and I didn't notice until it was too late before someone covered my mouth and nose with a cloth drenched in something that makes my head spin violently. I try to fight the person of me but I'm being forcefully held in place by a couple of big arms. Right before I pass out I feel like I'm being lifted off the ground.
That's all I remember before I woke up here!
I didn't get to see the person behind it nor did I hear him talk. It was a man I'm sure of it with the size of his arms.
I lean at the wall and try to calm my raising heart down. I don't have any enemies that I know of and why would anyone ever want to kidnap me? I'm nobody!
My head starts to hurt and I feel tears threaten to spill over any minute now. Would they even notice I'm gone? And do they care that much to come and look for me?
I feel defeated when I hear several heavy footsteps walk closer to my door. Panic curse through my body and I try to look around for any place to take shelter behind or something to defend myself with but all that's in this room is a bed and a chair beside it. Nothing else!
I don't have my strength back yet to try and defend myself with the chair, don't know if it could even be a weapon with the number of heavy feets I hear on the other side of the wall.
They stop right outside of the door and I hear someone fiddle with some keys before placing them in the door and unlocking it.
My heart is about to beat out of my chest and it starts to ring in my ears from me panicking. It feels like it takes forever, and I'm going to die from a heart attack before the door is slowly opened. I don't see anything else at first but some lights coming inside the room, then a tall and dark person appears in the doorway. I don't see his face in the darkness but I feel his cold aura even from where I stand. My legs are about to go out under me when I see him take long strides toward where I stand!
Elena povI'm pressing my body as close I can to the wall and trying to make it as small as possible. Whoever he is there isn't anything good about him that I'm sure off.For every step, he takes closer to me my heart takes an extra beat. Fear courses through my whole body and if he is here to kill me I just hope he will do it fast!He is quickly right in front of me and his big hand wraps around my neck when he forcefully holds me hard against the wall. A cold chill runs through my body from his touch and I'm frightened to my core!I don't dare to look at him and just close my eyes in the darkness. I feel him slowly trace his nose down my neck and a shiver runs down my spine, my legs start to shake and I just try to keep breathing.I'm certain this is it!He is here to finish me off when I hear him take a large inhale on my shoulder."P.. Please!" I squeeze out and my tears start to fall down my cheeks. I don't want to die like this! He stops sniffing at my shoulder when he holds tig
Elena povA man is standing in the doorway with a big cloak over him. Cover his whole face and I can't see how he looks. He stands there for a second before he takes fast steps over to where I am. I try to push back against the wall while I hold the curtain around me tight."Get dressed quickly!" He says and holds some clothes out in front of me. I just look between him and the clothes but don't dare to move.He takes a step closer and grabs my hand and places the clothes in it."Hurry if you want to escape this place," he says and turns his back against me, and head over to the door. He stands there and looks into the hallway.I don't trust him but I'm ready to take my chance, everything else than staying here has to be better!Looking at the clothes in my hand I quickly pull the pants and shirt on. Don't have time to look if I got them on properly when he walks back and hands me a pair of sneakers. They look a bit big but will do just fine!I pull them on and make sure to tie them h
Elena povI'm bolting through bushes and small trees trying to run as fast as I can while I make my way through the forest. I don't hear anyone behind me but don't dare to stop and look around.My lungs are burning and I feel how my legs begin to get tired. I'm starting to have a hard time making sure I don't trip and fall over something. That could be the end of me!I hardly get to think I might have made it when I hear a furious roar again, and this time it's closer than before!The roar scares the life out of me.A shiver runs down my spine and I miss where I place my feet and trip on a root and fall with my face first to the ground.I just manage to get my arms up and protect my face when my body hits the ground. Pain instantly shoots up my ankle and I have to bite myself on the lip to prevent myself from whimpering out.Trying to get up I hear a low snarl behind me and turn around while I'm sitting on the ground.The wolf is standing just behind me with his teeth on display.I do
Elena povIt's pitch black all around me in the room, I hear another heavy breathing and I know I'm not alone in here.My breath hitches in my body when I see his yellow frightening eyes on the other side of the room!My heart beats hard in my chest and I feel my pulse in my ears when he slowly starts to move forward toward me. I try to move my hands and feets but I'm tied to the bed and can't move. My arms are over my head and I try to pull them down with all strength I got, but they won't budge.My legs are tied far apart and I already know the purpose of this.A chill runs over my skin and I know without seeing that I'm all naked. His yellow scary eyes almost glow in the dark when he comes closer with every step he takes.Fear takes over in my body for what punishment worse than death he will execute on me. Tears start to run down my cheeks and I can't hold in a cry!"Ma'am"He is almost right in front of the end of the bed and I can't stop my pleading even if he said I wasn't allo
Elena povI keep bolting through alleys and between houses on my run. My lungs start to hurt really bad when I come to a dark alley and just have to get some rest.hiding inside I take cover behind a dumpster and try to listen if anyone follows behind me.I'm shaking in fear and I know it's probably stupid to be this scared for nothing!I have no idea who I accidentally bumped into on my way out from the station and the man who barked out stop was most definitely not shouting at me. Right now I let my scare take away all my rational thoughts.Tears are running down my cheeks and I cover my face with my hands and let them fall. Feeling sad about how my life has turned out to be! A shitshow!Always on the run and nowhere I can breathe and feel safe.Will this be the rest of my life?I sit there for what feels like ages and probably two hours later, just breathing and trying to find some will to keep fighting for my life.Slowly rising up from the ground I brush off some dirt and listen
Elena povThe sound is coming from my right and I peek behind the bushes I'm hiding behind, ready to run if I have to.Turning my head I look for the easiest way to escape from here and where it could be a safe place to hide.I often try to avoid running right into gardens and between houses but it has happened that I need to escape through them.It has happened more than once that I have been forced to run for my life with men chasing me. A couple of times I believe they were going to rob me and one other time two men sneaked up on me while I was sleeping on a bench. I didn't notice them before it was too late and they jumped me.One was holding my hands over my head to the bench when the other started to try and get my pants down.I was scared to my core and it was obvious what they had in mind to do. There was no point in trying to beg!I have already learned that lesson and I don't know where I got the courage from to start screaming and when the one holding my hands covered my mo
Elena povIt takes a moment before Claire answers them."We live two blocks away from here! I'm Claire and this is my granddaughter!" She says and I wait for them to question more."Take down the hood!" One of them barks out and I have no problem taking it down. I try to keep my hand steady when I pull my hood down. Keeping my eyes on the ground when I hear one of them walk over and stand right in front of me. Trying to keep my heart and breath steady."Look at me!" He says and I have to look up at him, don't want to draw any problem my way. Just do what he tells me. When my eyes travel up his body I see he is big and bulky with a scar on his cheek and down his neck. Slowly rise my eyes up I come to stare right into a pair of gray angry eyes. A shiver runs down my spine and I know the man in front of me is no one you mess with. I don't have to guess, I already know he is one of the Mafia bosses men."I haven't seen you around before! Are you new here?" He barks at me and I know there
Elena povWaking up the next morning to the smell of breakfast and coffee I rub my eyes to wake up before I sit up on the couch.Trying to figure out what the clock could be right now when my eyes land on Claire who is stirring in the pot on the stove. I guess she feels my eyes on her back because she turns around and get eye contact with me."Good morning! Sorry if I woke you up, but I will have to leave soon" she says and I get up on my feet and start folding the blanket and place it on the pillow before taking my bag."I just need to use the bathroom!" I say and she gives me a nod when I take my bag and start to head over to her bathroom."I placed a towel for you on the sink in the bathroom if you want to take a shower there is time before breakfast is ready!" She says and I have a hard time understanding why she is this kind to me! A shower would feel nice tho."Thank you!" I say and head over to her bathroom. Coming inside I see she has placed a towel on her sink and a bottle of
Elena pov Looking at our daughter in Aziel's arms I smile at the sight of her tiny body in his arms. She was just born and the nurse have cleaned her up and put her in some pink clothes I have no idea where they came from. "She is beautiful!" Aziel says and walks over to where I sit on the bed when he places her down in my arms. "Where do the pink clothes come from?" I ask him while looking at our sleeping daughter in my arms. "I bought them!" he says and I turn my head to look at him. Surprised he bought them before she was born. "You thought it was a girl as well?" I ask him in surprise when he gives me a big smile. "Or I bought two sets of everything!" he says and gives me a wink when I shake my head at him. "Don't tell me you did it!" I say and look at him, he doesn't have to say anything for me to already know that's exactly what he did! "Though it didn't matter since you want a big family we might get use for them anyway and if not I'm sure one of the others will get a b
Elena povRubbing my growing belly through the dress I have on I feel a kick in my ribs and have to bend forward when his hand comes to my back."How is it?" Aziel asks me and I place my hand on the desk and rise."Just a kick in my ribs!" I say and turn to look at him when he grabs me and lifts me up before he places me down on his desk. He takes a seat in his office chair and pulls it closer when he places his head against my stomach and his hand is on the other side."Now you have to be good and don't give your mother a hard time through the ceremony!" he says to my belly and I place my hand on his head."I don't think she cares whatever you tell her and once she is out we will have our hands full!" I say and smile at the thought when he lifts his head to look at me."Are you sure it's a girl?" he says and I only smile at him. We wanted it to be a surprise when the baby is born and the doctor where forbidden to say anything. I have known it for a long time it's a girl even if I hav
Elena povThere is no doubt in my mind he took out some aggression in the bed last night, I was prepared for him to come back and be angry at me but instead he ravished my body for hours until I was completely spent. I'm not complaining at all, he only turns me on more by being dominant and rough.Feeling a hand on my belly before his lips kiss it. Tingles play on my skin under his touch and I never want to leave the bed again."Good morning love!" he says when I open my eyes and turn my head to look at him. He is looking down at me from the side where he is laying and looking at me."Good morning!" I say and yawn, I'm tired from the lack of sleep, and most of all I want to roll over to the side and go back to sleep."How do you feel?" he says and I'm perfectly fine besides hungry. My stomach starts to rumble and speak for itself when Aziel chuckles at the sound it makes."We better get you some food!" he says and places his hand on my cheek before he leans down and pecks my lips."I
Elena povStanding in my place for a moment when I don't hear anything I start to slowly walk past the big table in the room and head for the doorway. Turning my head and looking down the hallway I hear a pair of footsteps and turn my head the other way when my eyes land on his.He stands in the hallway only dressed in a low hanging towel around his waist and looks at me for a long moment. My heart starts to beat faster at the sight of him when he starts to take long strides down the hallway to where I stand. He looks newly showered and his hair is still wet.His eyes are pitch black and the closer he gets I feel his dominant aura surrounding him. He doesn't take his eyes away from me and once he reaches over to where I stand with my back against the doorway he grabs my butt and halls me up in a swift motion.Wrapping my legs around him to steady myself he presses me back against the doorframe before he grips the back of my head and forces my head up. I don't get any chance to speak w
Elena povHe doesn't say anything for a long moment before he takes his hand away from my belly and pulls me closer to him. His lips come crashing against mine in a hard demanding kiss, I have to take a deep breath when he finally lets me go."I figured it out and that's why I came back! You should have told me instead of keeping it a secret, I wouldn't have left you! Why didn't you?" he says and doesn't let go of his hold on my head when he looks intensely at me.His other hand is placed on my waist in a firm grip and I know he won't release me until I give him an honest answer."I didn't want to tell you when we had an argument. I wanted you to be happy about it!" I say and look right into his eyes when he takes a long look at me before he answers."Why wouldn't I be happy about it? It's our child!" he says and I don't know what to answer him, my reasons feel stupid right now."I'm sorry!" I say when he wraps me up in his arms and holds me tight to him."Don't you ever keep a secret
Elena povWith all this anger in my body, I'm about to burst any second and I have to focus on trying to calm down.Turning my head to look at him his face is only inches away from mine."I won't give you that kind of satisfaction!" I spit at him when he starts to laugh and holds his grip tighter. His claws are almost cutting into my skin and I fear what will happen to me if he breaks it!It's my mother's venom that has changed him but if it gets into my body, will we survive?"Too bad you're not as strong as your mother! I will have a good time breaking your spirit and killing that bastard of yours!" he spits and that's the last push for me. He will not hurt my child!Taking a deep breath I let my wolf slightly forward and my claws slip out of my fingers, a golden shimmer coats my vision for a short second when I see him get a victorious smile on his face. Like he has won!Gathering all strength I got he grabs my hand when I try to scratch him down his face, but that was just a diver
Elena povI see the man I thought was my cousin look at me with a smirk on his lips when he pulls Aziels cousin to his side. It takes a moment before her eyes meet mine and I see guilt in her face.On her neck lies a new mark and I feel a bit bad for her to be mated to him, and at the same time her betrayal is fresh in my memory and we wouldn't have been in such trouble if it weren't for her.She averts her eyes and doesn't say anything when she looks to the side and I see a large new cut on her cheek and down her neck that has started to heel. Can only imagine who has given it to her since I know very well what he is like."Feel good about yourself right now with your mate by your side! once I get free you will not breathe much longer!" Sam spits at her when I see his cousin take a step back with her head hanging in defeat. She doesn't speak and I'm sure she has been beaten to silence by him."Let my friend go! She has nothing to do with this!" I say and hope they will release Sam wh
Elena povHis grip on my throat gets harder when I feel his face close to my ear. I try to mind link both Sam and Sofia but can't reach anyone of them and I instantly fear for their safety!"So you figured it out at last!" he says and starts to laugh a wicked laugh that sends a chill down my spine."Yes!" I say and wait for him to stop laughing. His scent is clear to me and for once I know he is a wolf, nothing I ever knew or saw any trace of when I lived under his roof. He never shifted near me and I had no idea how a wolf smelled!"But what I haven't figured out yet is your connection with the doctor!" I say and hope he will reveal the truth to me."Oh! You mean my sister!" he says next to my ear while holding his grip tighter around my neck. That's the next puzzle piece I needed."You know when she told me your mother was pregnant we started to plan the whole thing. But we didn't expect your mother to figure it out and hide you before we could get our hands on you! Well as you know
Elena povTurning around without a word I head right for my chambers, I hear them walk behind me. No one says a word until we have reached inside my chambers and closed the door."Now spill!" Sam says once we are inside and I'm not surprised she doesn't waste a second to know what's going on.I walk right over to the couch without answering and start to take out my mother's journals when they both walk over and take a seat on the couch."Aziel talked to me this night and agreed to start a family under one condition!" I say and open the first notebook and place it in front of me."What's the condition?" Sofia asks and I turn to look at her."If I get pregnant I will have to be by his side every second of the day and he will have more guards around me! Even have Sam following me inside the bathroom!" I say when Sam bursts out."Hell no! I'm not following you inside the bathroom, I'm not interested in seeing you do your business" She shakes her head and has her hands up in surrender. I w