“Is this your room?” she asked in a tiny voice, scanning the surroundings. It was small and cramped. Even the furniture seemed old already.
“Yours, too,” he replied, catching her off guard.
Does this mean they’re going to share one room?! Of course, they’re going to marry sooner or later. And this kind of thing is bound to happen. But still… the thought of sharing one room with him is still…
Seeing her shy reaction, Dark couldn’t help but grin inwardly. This noble lady really does not fail to amuse him.
“There’s only two rooms in this small inn,” he explained, carefully placing her down the bed. Then he kneeled before her, pulling her dress up to check her wound. This made her flinch in surprised, flustered at his sudden actions with no warning.
“But if you don’t want me here, I can go sleep with my pack if that will make you comfortable-”
“NO!” she immediately replied, not wanting him to misunderstand her anymore.
There was a rapid change in Dark’s expression. It’s as if, his handsome face brightened up.
“What do you mean by ‘no’, Caia? ”
“I-It’s not that I don’t want you here…” her voice was small and timid. However, this only made Dark want to tease her more. He finds her so adorable. The way she shies away. The way her cheeks blushed pink that it seemed like it’s about to burst. The way she bit her lip…
“Then,” his leaned closer to her face, his hand caressing her wounded foot. “does that mean you want to… “ Dark paused, his eyes sparkling in eagerness.
“Caia. Tell me. What is it that you want?”
God! Why did he made this man this dangerously handsome?! And why is his deep and husky voice so hot and sexy?!
Caia gulped, her fingers fiddling on her lap. Then, she stammered, “I-I want you to sleep with me tonight!”
The sound of tray and plates echoed inside the room, diverting her attention towards where it was coming from. And on the door, stood the three men, all looking embarrassed and anxious. On the floor before them were scattered foods. Again. What a waste!
Why are they reacting that way?
It was Amadeo who broke the silence, explaining the situation.
“W-We just thought of sending you food here since L-lady Herald didn’t ate anything s-so-”
But… why is he stuttering?
Augustus covered his brother’s mouth, grinning foolishly. “Anyways, we won’t disturb you anymore. You can go ahead and s-sleep together… I mean, damn! Anyways, we’ll just go, our alpha.”
With his brother in tow, Augustus ran for their lives, so stunned by what they just witnessed.
With Theodore leaving last, he bowed and bid them goodnight. “I never thought our luna is this straight forward and brave despite her weak demeanor. Please pardon our intrusion. I hope you both succeed in producing another alpha.”
The door was closed shut.
“What are they talking about?” she wondered, turning to Dark for an answer. However, she was caught off guard by the expression his wearing.
His face was flushing and his eyes were filled with a dangerous emotion. Desire.
“F*ck. What am I gonna do with you, Caia?!” he hissed, burying his face on her lap as he hugged her legs. He seemed so frustrated. But what is he frustrated about? Is he mad at her? What did she do wrong? Should she ask for forgiveness?
Seeing his reddish ears, Caia unconsciously touched it without thinking, rubbing it between her fingertips. Dark flinched in surprise, making her realize what she was doing.
“I-I’m sorry! It’s just so reddish so-”
She was about to withdraw her hands away from him, but Dark caught her hands, guiding it towards his face as he lifted his gaze towards her.
“I don’t mind you acting this way, Caia. But I should warn you about the consequences of arousing me like this. I am starved of you, my Caia. I waited for so long to held you in my arms this way. Do you think you can handle the consequences?” Dark kissed her palm as he said those words, his deep and intent gaze never leaving her.
“Arouse… AROUSE?! WHAT?!” she bolted up, completely surprised when she realized what he meant. So, he’s wearing this strange expression because he’s…aroused?!
Her startled eyes looked at him once more. His lips were curled up in a sinister yet seducing grin. His cheeks were strangely flushing pink. And his eyes were so fierce as it contain an unholy yet inviting emotions.
Is this how he looks when he’s turned on?
“Damn. I know you still aren’t ready so I shouldn’t have had high hopes. But f*ck.” He pulled his hair in frustration. And although he was chuckling by himself, there was a disappointed and frustrated tone in his voice.
“Sit,” he commanded her, pulling her hand gently. “I’ll just treat your wound then I’ll leave. Don’t worry.”
Caia silently watched him apply some ointment in her wound. His fingertip moving in circular motion around the cut that it brought tingles to her toes. Noticing her curl her toes, Dark clenched his jaw and curse to himself.
This woman is really testing his limit.
Standing up, he turned around without looking at her. Lest he lose control and ended up doing something that he might regret later.
“Just rest tonight. We’ll resume our journey tomorrow. I’ll be guard you outside-”
“What?!” panicking, Caia grabbed his hand, clutching it tightly. “Are you going to leave me here alone…”
Damn.
Listening to her pleading and pitiful small voice like this was enough to shatter his remaining self-control that he’s barely holding on.
This woman… is she really unaware that she’s trying to lure him into seduction?!
“I… I don’t know anyone here. Y-You’re going to be my husband soon so can you please… s-stay with me tonight- Ahhh! D-Dark!”
Caia gasped when he suddenly pinned her down the bed, her arms pressed above her head. With her startled eyes met his dark and angry gaze, she found herself fearing of what he’s about to do.
He’s mad at her.
She closed her eyes. Trembling in fear of the impending punishment. She recognized this anger so well that she could tell that emotion he held in his eyes in one look. Her father often had this gaze in his eyes and as if a cue, she knew she’ll be punished soon.
Dark…
He’s going to hit her too-
But… huh?
“Is this really… a punishment?”
Dark firmly closed his eyes, attempting to sleep once more. But f*ck it! How can he even sleep when Caia was squeezing her small body into him, fully unaware of what her reckless actions might cause. And now, she even threw her arm and leg on him, clinging into him in her sleep. His body tensed. Her knee was directly pressing against a forbidden part of his body. That’s clearly a foul!His ears were bright red as he groaned, conflicted in his mind how he can calm down the awaken monster hidden behind his pants. Maybe he should put an armor in that part too. But… “How did I even end up in a situation like this?” he wondered, sighing in complete defeat. Hours ago… Dark finally lost his control and gave in into this oblivious girl’s temptation. Although he knew she didn’t mean it, she still has to suffer the consequences, right? His longing lips claimed her inviting reddish mouth, tasting the sweetness th
“What?! You’re scared of thunders?” Augustus looked troubled for some reason after Caia told him that the reason why Dark slept with her was due to the storm. Last night, it was raging a storm along with loud thunders and lightning. She was trembling so hard that time but Dark assured her that he won’t leave her. He even hugged her and patted her back until she fell asleep. Remember what happened before that, her cheeks burned like fire. Dark kissed her last night too! “You should eat more. You’re so skinny.” Dark placed a chunk of meat in her plate… for the tenth time. Now, her plate was already so full. It was a mountain of food already that some meat balls even rolled down off her plate. To her surprise, Dark saw it and replaced it with a new one again. “Eat,” he told her, staring at her intently. Is he planning to watch her unless she eat everything he placed on her plate? “O-Oh. Thank you,” she sa
“You useless daughter! You needed to be tamed!” “You’re a bad daughter! Punishment is the only thing that will make you obey!” “Useless wench! How dare you anger me!” Caia firmly closed her eyes. Her body was a statue as she held her breath. She angered Dark and of course, she must be punished. She deserved it. She waited for his hand slapping her hard across her face. Or a whip striking her flesh. However, instead, she was touched by a gentle caress in her cheek, as Dark’s other hand supported her back. He’s kissing her! Opening her eyes in surprise, their eyes met for a brief of moment. His gaze squinted. Although a fire seemed to be ignited in those seducing eyes. Dark kissed her harder. It was rough and forceful. And he went deeper and deeper, making his tongue swirl inside her mouth. Caia flinched with this too daring move, her eyes quivering while her heart rammed against the wall of
“S-Sorry…” Caia’s voice was small and weak. However, it was evident in her expression how apologetic she was. Dark covered his eyes and turned his back, unable to endure seeing her like this anymore. “It’s not really your fault.” It’s that bastard’s fault! Theodore Marwick! “N-No! It’s really my fault. I shouldn’t have… have touched him…” Eyes filled with fiery emotions, Dark turned around and met her eyes. He seemed troubled. Almost in pain as he stared at her. Even the door of the carriage he’s gripping seemed like it sill break any second from now. “Do you… really want to touch it that much?” he asked, looking at her side. Yet, his face was red and his ears were even redder! Caia’s eyes widened in downgrading embarrassment! This is too much! What does he even think her of?! “What?!” she gasped, unable to defend herself due to due to shock. He even continued, “If you’re really that curiou
Unlike the beauty she saw upon entering the Dorumn Estate, the palace was more in a dire condition that she expected. She once heard that this was the fallen kingdom’s old imperial palace. It had been three decades since then. However, she was in disbelief with the condition this palace was left with. “Did it disappoint you?” she heard Dark asking from behind. “I…I…” she looked at him and her cheeks flushed with guilt. Seeing this, he chuckled as he scanned the poorly lit interior. “I should ask forgiveness for the poor place. But there were no one to properly manage the mansion. Besides, most of my people are all knight. As you can see.” Caia looked at the servants who was bowing before them. There were less than ten of them. Two for the kitchen. Two who manages chores outside the palace. One accountant. One manager. And three maids. No wonder this place seemed haunted. With just these small number of people to take care of it, they won’t be enough to manage it! Caia sighe
“You, useless slave! When will you stop disobeying me?!” The bloody silver chain hits her wounded flesh, repeatedly mutilating her worn out body. Caia thought she’ll be numb to this pain already. However, despite this regular punishment, she still can’t help but whimper in pain every time the metal whip hits her deep to her bones. But this is only happening because it’s her fault. She isn’t a good daughter to her parents that’s why her father is punishing her like this. But… what exactly did she do wrong? She can’t seem to remember- “This is why even a rogue man like him is still refusing to marry you despite being engaged for seven years! Because you are…” the whip landed on her lower back, making her arch her body due to pain. “Disobedient!” Then, to her legs.“Useless!” Her bottom.“Bitch with no wolf!”Caia looked at her father, and she flinches when the whip slashed at her face. Immediately, her cheek burned as she felt warm liquid
“I am here to claim my bride,” Darkus Loui Dark declared, his words brimming with threat and danger. “Who dares to stand in my way?!” Everyone in the Herald estate stepped back, gulping in anxiety. Even the bravest of their knights cowered in fear in the presence of the renowned blood-lust alpha. “B-But Alpha Dark… this is a c-crime!” the head of the servants retorted, using all his ounce of bravery left to defend his master’s estate. This made Dark admire him for his loyalty. However, he didn’t like the meaning of his words. Approaching him with heavy steps, the servant braced himself for the incoming danger before him. He closed his eyes, holding his breath as he awaits his death. However, that didn’t come as he expected. “Is it a crime to take what should have been mine?” although those words were uttered in a deep calm tone, everyone shook in fear of his impending anger. “B-But that’s-” the servant stuttered,
The Herald Family was one of the most powerful noble families in the Darkenshire Empire after the fall of the Dorumn Kingdom 29 years ago. They were a clan of healers who participated in the great war between King Ruan Dark and the prince of that kingdom. With their contribution, they rise into fame and power. And amidst their glory was the rumored beloved daughter of the family, Caia Lilith Herald. They said, she was the epitome of ethereal beauty. The noblest lady after Princess Harieth. She was so loved and treasured by the Herald Family that she wasn’t allowed to step out of their estate in fear of her being hurt. They were afraid to lose her. Thus, when an imperial decree was sent to propose a marriage between her and the rumored ruthless prince, everyone in the family was heart-broken. They refuse to marry her off to that blood-lust prince. Caia gulped for the nth time that Dark lost count of. Because she kn
Unlike the beauty she saw upon entering the Dorumn Estate, the palace was more in a dire condition that she expected. She once heard that this was the fallen kingdom’s old imperial palace. It had been three decades since then. However, she was in disbelief with the condition this palace was left with. “Did it disappoint you?” she heard Dark asking from behind. “I…I…” she looked at him and her cheeks flushed with guilt. Seeing this, he chuckled as he scanned the poorly lit interior. “I should ask forgiveness for the poor place. But there were no one to properly manage the mansion. Besides, most of my people are all knight. As you can see.” Caia looked at the servants who was bowing before them. There were less than ten of them. Two for the kitchen. Two who manages chores outside the palace. One accountant. One manager. And three maids. No wonder this place seemed haunted. With just these small number of people to take care of it, they won’t be enough to manage it! Caia sighe
“S-Sorry…” Caia’s voice was small and weak. However, it was evident in her expression how apologetic she was. Dark covered his eyes and turned his back, unable to endure seeing her like this anymore. “It’s not really your fault.” It’s that bastard’s fault! Theodore Marwick! “N-No! It’s really my fault. I shouldn’t have… have touched him…” Eyes filled with fiery emotions, Dark turned around and met her eyes. He seemed troubled. Almost in pain as he stared at her. Even the door of the carriage he’s gripping seemed like it sill break any second from now. “Do you… really want to touch it that much?” he asked, looking at her side. Yet, his face was red and his ears were even redder! Caia’s eyes widened in downgrading embarrassment! This is too much! What does he even think her of?! “What?!” she gasped, unable to defend herself due to due to shock. He even continued, “If you’re really that curiou
“You useless daughter! You needed to be tamed!” “You’re a bad daughter! Punishment is the only thing that will make you obey!” “Useless wench! How dare you anger me!” Caia firmly closed her eyes. Her body was a statue as she held her breath. She angered Dark and of course, she must be punished. She deserved it. She waited for his hand slapping her hard across her face. Or a whip striking her flesh. However, instead, she was touched by a gentle caress in her cheek, as Dark’s other hand supported her back. He’s kissing her! Opening her eyes in surprise, their eyes met for a brief of moment. His gaze squinted. Although a fire seemed to be ignited in those seducing eyes. Dark kissed her harder. It was rough and forceful. And he went deeper and deeper, making his tongue swirl inside her mouth. Caia flinched with this too daring move, her eyes quivering while her heart rammed against the wall of
“What?! You’re scared of thunders?” Augustus looked troubled for some reason after Caia told him that the reason why Dark slept with her was due to the storm. Last night, it was raging a storm along with loud thunders and lightning. She was trembling so hard that time but Dark assured her that he won’t leave her. He even hugged her and patted her back until she fell asleep. Remember what happened before that, her cheeks burned like fire. Dark kissed her last night too! “You should eat more. You’re so skinny.” Dark placed a chunk of meat in her plate… for the tenth time. Now, her plate was already so full. It was a mountain of food already that some meat balls even rolled down off her plate. To her surprise, Dark saw it and replaced it with a new one again. “Eat,” he told her, staring at her intently. Is he planning to watch her unless she eat everything he placed on her plate? “O-Oh. Thank you,” she sa
Dark firmly closed his eyes, attempting to sleep once more. But f*ck it! How can he even sleep when Caia was squeezing her small body into him, fully unaware of what her reckless actions might cause. And now, she even threw her arm and leg on him, clinging into him in her sleep. His body tensed. Her knee was directly pressing against a forbidden part of his body. That’s clearly a foul!His ears were bright red as he groaned, conflicted in his mind how he can calm down the awaken monster hidden behind his pants. Maybe he should put an armor in that part too. But… “How did I even end up in a situation like this?” he wondered, sighing in complete defeat. Hours ago… Dark finally lost his control and gave in into this oblivious girl’s temptation. Although he knew she didn’t mean it, she still has to suffer the consequences, right? His longing lips claimed her inviting reddish mouth, tasting the sweetness th
“Is this your room?” she asked in a tiny voice, scanning the surroundings. It was small and cramped. Even the furniture seemed old already. “Yours, too,” he replied, catching her off guard. Does this mean they’re going to share one room?! Of course, they’re going to marry sooner or later. And this kind of thing is bound to happen. But still… the thought of sharing one room with him is still… Seeing her shy reaction, Dark couldn’t help but grin inwardly. This noble lady really does not fail to amuse him. “There’s only two rooms in this small inn,” he explained, carefully placing her down the bed. Then he kneeled before her, pulling her dress up to check her wound. This made her flinch in surprised, flustered at his sudden actions with no warning. “But if you don’t want me here, I can go sleep with my pack if that will make you comfortable-” “NO!” she immediately replied, not wanting him to misunderstand
The two were introduced as Amadeo and Augustus Brooks. They were twins who were so identical to each other that there is no way to tell who the other was. Amadeo was Dark’s gamma. And Augustus as the delta. They were blonde twins, with a signature charming smile. And if there’s one thing that she noticed among Dark’s pack, was that they’re all so informal to each other. This only means they shared a closer bond than usual. “Why are you blaming me? I am his beta so I should support him,” Theo replied at Amadeo’s rants. Rants that had started since they met and continued until now that they were dining together. The night descended fast so they stayed in an inn along the way. Although it wasn’t as good as she expected, this might be better than spending the night in the wilderness. “That’s exactly why!” Augustus chimed in, pointing at Theo with a drumstick on his hand. “You are his beta so you should stop him when h
The Herald Family was one of the most powerful noble families in the Darkenshire Empire after the fall of the Dorumn Kingdom 29 years ago. They were a clan of healers who participated in the great war between King Ruan Dark and the prince of that kingdom. With their contribution, they rise into fame and power. And amidst their glory was the rumored beloved daughter of the family, Caia Lilith Herald. They said, she was the epitome of ethereal beauty. The noblest lady after Princess Harieth. She was so loved and treasured by the Herald Family that she wasn’t allowed to step out of their estate in fear of her being hurt. They were afraid to lose her. Thus, when an imperial decree was sent to propose a marriage between her and the rumored ruthless prince, everyone in the family was heart-broken. They refuse to marry her off to that blood-lust prince. Caia gulped for the nth time that Dark lost count of. Because she kn
“I am here to claim my bride,” Darkus Loui Dark declared, his words brimming with threat and danger. “Who dares to stand in my way?!” Everyone in the Herald estate stepped back, gulping in anxiety. Even the bravest of their knights cowered in fear in the presence of the renowned blood-lust alpha. “B-But Alpha Dark… this is a c-crime!” the head of the servants retorted, using all his ounce of bravery left to defend his master’s estate. This made Dark admire him for his loyalty. However, he didn’t like the meaning of his words. Approaching him with heavy steps, the servant braced himself for the incoming danger before him. He closed his eyes, holding his breath as he awaits his death. However, that didn’t come as he expected. “Is it a crime to take what should have been mine?” although those words were uttered in a deep calm tone, everyone shook in fear of his impending anger. “B-But that’s-” the servant stuttered,