Aurora's POV I dropped the vase to the ground as I watched him lay motionless on the floor. I immediately ran to the living room and searched for my phone. I finally found it and searched for Lucious' number with trembling hands. He didn't pick on the first ring, so I tried again and again. And again. Finally, he picked on the fourth ring. “What the fuck, Aurora? Why are you calling so late at night? Do have any idea what the time says.” I swallowed the lump in my throat as I stated Kaizen's unconscious body on the floor. If he was here, then he had definitely come with someone. And a part of me knew that person was Dominic. In no time, he would start searching for him. “Aurora? Is everything okay?” Lucious' worried voice called out from the other end, snapping me out of my thoughts. “H-he's here.” I mumbled, sitting in the corner of the living room. I didn't know doing this would be so hard. My heart pounded rapidly as I held the phone in an iron grip. “Who? What the hell ar
Luscious' POV I got out of my car and Rostov did the same as we ran into Aurora's apartment. We got to the door to find it already opened. As we entered, we were shocked by what we saw. The house was a total mess. Pieces of glasses were shattered on the ground and there was no sign of Aurora or that bastard Kaizen. “Fuck!” I cussed, tugging my hair in anger. “How the fuck were you giving false information? Now everything's ruined because of you!” I exclaimed n, directing my anger towards Rostov. I gave him one job, one damn job to do and he just had to mess it up for me. Rostov's jaw ticked as he balled his hands into fists. “I'm going to kill that fucking idiot.” He gritted out, referring to the informant. “Too late for that, don't you think? He has taken her with him already to the goddess knows where! Our plans are fucking ruined all because of a little mistake.” I growled darkly. “Maybe they haven't gone far? We could still catch up with them. I can still smell his filthy sce
Luscious' POVOne hour later, I was making my way towards the meeting room. Then I see the dejected look on the faces of a few men in the room. Some look downright exhausted while others appear unsure and uncertain as they saw the raging expression on my face. They knew I barely called for a meeting, but whenever I did, it was always gruesome. In conclusion, no one really looks forward to when I am furious. It doesn't end well. It never does. I matched under the archway of the conference room and a voice called out. “All rise.” I recognized it as Rostov's voice. They all rose to their feet to acknowledge my presence and they gave a deep bow as I sat on my designated seat at the head of the table. I overlooked the room, my eyes drifting from one man to another. They shifted from foot to foot under my pensive gaze. They knew whatever it was that I called them for, was deathly important. And they awaited whatever I was about to say.“You may take your seats.” I ordered and watched as th
Aurora's POVPain surged through my every limb making me groan loudly as I attempted to sit up. My head felt like it was being pounded by a hammer, with a grimace I wrapped both my hands on my head trying to stop the painful pounding but instead it only got worse. Slowly, I opened my eyes, taking in as much of my surroundings as I could. I immediately blinked them close as the brightness of the room affected my eyes. Where the hell was I?I groaned. Why couldn't I remember anything? Was I kidnapped?I tried to open my eyes again and this time, it adjusted with the light of the room. I finally took a look at my surroundings and my jaw dropped. Was I in heaven? Was the first thought that came to my head. The room was luxurious with cream colored plush chairs and I was lying in a queen sized bed. A fucking queen sized bed. What the fuck?I got out of the bed but immediately staggered back as the room seemed to shake. Shake? Why would a room shake? Unless I was... You have got to be kid
AngerBetrayalRage.That's exactly how I have been feeling for the past four days. Yes. It's been four days since I was kidnapped by my mate. And he'd made sure there was no way to escape from here. I'd been locked in here since we arrived and the only person that came in here was the cook. Whenever she brings food in here, of course.And you know the biggest shock I got when I came? Kaizen is a king. Not just any king, he was the Alpha King. Funny how he had always turned down the people's request but here he was now, a king. The very one which I despised with my very being.I haven't seen him for the past four days. As soon as we had gotten down from the car four days ago, and I wondered why the crowd was gathering around us, not knowing they were trying to welcome their king.“Why are they all bowing their heads to you? Are you like a god now or something?” I had wanted my tone to come out as sarcastic instead it came out as a curious question.“No, I'm their King. It would be a p
“We need to talk.” He said coldly.I laughed humorlessly as I stared at him through my lashes. “Talk?” I said darkly. “We don't have anything to fucking talk about after you fucking kidnapped me, Kaizen.” I spat each word with venom. He pretended like he didn't hear my words or rather ignored it as he sat down next to me on the bed. I immediately scooter away from him, needing to be as far away from him as possible. He grabbed my hand suddenly and a gasp slipped out of my lips at the feeling of his touch. He brought his mouth dangerously close to mine as he inhaled deeply. “You smell so good. Just like I remember.” He breathed out, twisting my hair around his fingers.“Kaizen...” My voice came out breathlessly and my hands felt too weak to push him away. His mouth went slowly from my face to my neck. He licked the sweet spot on my neck making me let out a sigh. I gripped his jacket tightly. Was I trying to push him away or pull him closer to me?“Stop... You need to stop.” I whispe
Aurora's POVI couldn't sleep. I have been tossing and turning on the bed for the past two hours. I couldn't keep my conversation with Kaizen out of my head.I couldn't believe that I had agreed. I agreed to give him a month to prove to me that he was innocent. What if I was making a mistake? What if this was another scheme of his to try and kill me again? Was I falling right into his trap once more? So many questions and no one to answer them. At this point I was beyond confused and unsure. It was now that I craved my wolf's opinion about this but she has been silent since Kaizen left the room. He had promised to let me walk around the kingdom freely only if I promised not to try and run away. And of course, I agreed. If I spend another day locked up in this room, I might lose my senses. A large part of me wanted to believe him. So much. But the other part of me refuses to trust him. And it felt like I was having an internal battle with both sides. 'What if he tries to kill you ag
Aurora's POVThe room fell silent as Evianna and I walked down the stairs. Well, more like waddling in Evianna's case.I squeezed my hand tightly and I think Kaizen took notice of this. He was sitting at the end of the table. I also didn't fail to notice that there was an empty seat beside him. Evianna sat on the empty chair beside her mate, the one who I was glaring at by the way. The feeling seemed to be mutual as he glared back at me. After a few seconds of our little stare down, he was the first to look away after Evianna gave him a jab in his ribs. I suppressed the chuckle that threatened to slip past my lips. Kaizen was seated at the head of the table, his regal presence commanding the attention of everyone in the room. The crown on his head caught my attention. The crown was a work of art, crafted from the finest gold and adorned with intricate designs and precious stones. As he turned his head, the light caught the jewels, sending shimmering beams of color cascading around t
SIX MONTHS LATERAurora's POVI woke up with a queasy feeling in the pit of my stomach as the urge to vomit hit me hard. Kaizen's body was pressed flush against my back as his arms draped lazily over me. I tried to ignore it and snuggle more into the warm body next to me.Just as I closed my eyes to go back to sleep, the urge to puke got so strong that I couldn't hold it in anymore. I immediately scrambled out of the bed and made a beeline into the bathroom where I hurled my guts. I tried to control my breathing as I vomited every content I ate last night. This has been going on for a while now and there was no other explanation to it than what I was thinking. “Fuck,” I groaned out, running my hands through my messy blonde hair.“Rory?” Kaizen's voice called out from the door, before I could give him a response another wave of nausea hit me suddenly and I hauled my tired ass into the water closet, puking my guts out.I dry heaved and felt a warm hand softly stroking my back. Kaizen f
Aurora's POV“You probably think I'm a horrible person,” Lucious whispered into my ear and I suddenly felt the urge to curl away from him in disgust. Thinking of everything he has done for power was enough to make me haul right there. I thought Kaizen was a monster but Lucious' was the real cold hearted monster.I felt something warm on my ear and realized Luscious' mouth was on my ear, biting and sucking on my earlobe. I fought against his grip but he was more stronger than me.“Get your fucking hands off her.” Kaizen gritted out. “Or what?” Lucious taunted with a smirk. “You and I know you're completely defenseless and powerless when she's here.” He said, pointing at a grinning Saffra. “So, I guess I'm free to do whatever I want, sí? I could decide to undress her...” He tugged at my dress. “Or I could even fuck her so hard right in front of you and you will watch in pain knowing you can do nothing about it. Would you want that, Rory?” He proceeded to run his filthy hands on my skin
Kaizen's POVA cold chill ran down my spine at the mention of her name. It was as if I could already feel her presence before even seeing her. She was here, flesh and blood. After so many decades, after ruining my life and turning me into a monster. This was my chance. The opportunity I'd always been waiting for has come right in front of me and I'll be damned to let this go in vain. It was time to get my revenge, time to revive myself, time to become a new man who doesn't have to kill to feel satisfied.And the only way to go about that is if she dies. “ Saffra is known to be the most wicked witch in our coven. She misuses her powers and abilities. Kills the innocent, binds them by her curse so they would become her puppet. The curse would only be broken if the one who placed it on you dies. Once she breathes her last breath, the chains of the curse would be broken.” Those were the exact words I was told by a witch.No matter how hard I had tried, I never got my hands on her but I k
Aurora's POVOur moment of pure Bliss was abruptly cut short as the demon charged towards us with inhumane speed. Without a second thought, Kaizen's body started to shift, his bones cracking as his muscles bulged and his black fur sprouted. I watched in awe and fear as he transformed into his beast, a fierce and powerful creature.The demon didn't hesitate, launching itself at my mate with claws extended. But Kaizen was more faster and agile, dodging the attack and striking back with his own claws. The demon snarled in frustration, its red eyes glowing with anger.The fight was brutal and intense, the demon's strength matched by Kaizen's ferocity. The ground shook with the force of their blows, furniture and decorations crashing to the floor.Despite the demon's otherworldly abilities, Kaizen was more stronger and determined. He fought with all his might, using his teeth and claws to rip into the demon's flesh. Blood spattered across the room, mixing with broken glass and shattered w
Aurora's POV “P-please don't hurt him, he has done nothing wrong! Leave him alone, please!”“This has always been his fate, little Aurora. Your mate wronged me and it's time for payback.” A raven haired woman said with a sick smile.“Dont, please! NO!” Series of loud howls pierced into the air and i jumped awake as my body body completely covered in sweat. Kaizen immediately wrapped his arms around my sweaty body. “It's fine, baby. You're fine. It was just a dream, okay?”“N-no, i don't think so... It felt so real. I could still hear your screams.” I said, my body trembling with fear. My eyes watered with tears as I looked up at him. “S-she killed you... In the dream— I can't lose you. N-never.” “Nothing will happen to me, okay? Relax. Take deep breaths. You're going to be fine. Come on, go back to bed.” He said in a soothing voice as he ran his hands through my wet hair.“Are you sure?” I murmured into his chest, my mind still replaying the horrifying nightmare. It felt so real. I
Aurora's POV“Are you okay?” I asked Kaizen as he came back to the room after going to the balcony to pick his call.He sighed. “Not really. News has gotten to me that they would be attacking in two days time. And I have a feeling it's going to be brutal.” He ran his hands through his dark matt of hair. The moon glowed around his skin and I couldn't help but worship the sign of him.I immediately snapped out of it as there were more pressing matters on ground right now. “Do you think we can trust him?” I said, finally voicing out my worries. “Rostov? You have nothing to worry about, little one. I believe we can trust him in this. Just trust me, okay?”“How can you say that? You barely even know him. He could still be working for Lucious for all we know. I just hope we aren't making a bad decision once more, Kaizen. I don't want to lose you.” I said softly, rubbing my palm on his jaw.He gently took my hand and placed a kiss on my open palm. “You're not going to lose me, baby. And I d
Rostov's POVThree days laterThe sheer shock on Lucious'face was so fucking obvious as I walked into his chambers. He dropped the glass of wine he was currently sipping as he acknowledged my presence. “They let you out?” I could see that he immediately regretted the words as soon as they were out of his mouth.I feigned confusion as I casually walked over to him and poured myself a glass of red wine. “What are you talking about? I was never caught, do you think that lowly of me?” I said with a chuckle, barely controlling myself from storming over to him and choking the life out of him.I couldn't believe this was the same man. The sane man I called a brother from another mother, the sane man who I trusted with my whole life, he has been lying and deceiving me for the better days of my life. How could I have been so fucking dumb?I was really starting to believe Kaizen's words about me being Lucious' puppet, who he uses to do his dirty jobs. I was so fucking foolish and restarted to h
I walked into the basement with Zane trailing right behind me. After telling him everything I've never told anyone, I could say there was a noticable difference in our relationship.Zane was a man I cared for deeply, his mother included. When I had 'episodes' with my deadbeat parents, he was always there. Understood me and listen to my worries like a brother would. At first he was disappointed that I would keep such a huge secret from him for so many decades. But that was immediately replaced with immense anger and rage.It felt... refreshing to finally let people in. I had been taught that telling your problems to others made you weak. I lived with that mentality for the past 300 years of my life. Never opening up to someone, while letting it eat at me and pretend I was fine.We finally stood at the middle of the basement where Rostov was tied up and badly beaten and bruised. I felt rage bubble within me as I looked at me, it took all will power not to snap his fucking neck and call
“Scarlett?” I asked in surprise as I looked at her. She looked so different and even more beautiful than I remembered. She suddenly engulfed me in a bone crushing hug. “When Zane told me, I couldn't believe it. I had to come see for myself. It still feels like I'm dreaming. I missed you so much. We all did.” She said with a sniffle.“I missed you all too. If I could change things I would have done that a long time ago. I was deceived. Deceived info thinking that my mate was my murderer.”She gasped, pulling away from me. “What? Are you serious?” I nodded my head solemnly. “Sadly, I am. I lived seven years of my life hating my own mate, plotting for revenge without even knowing the actual truth. I did this all for nothing, only to find out that Kaizen was impersonated. They made me believe he killed me by impersonating his face.” My anger grew as I explained to her. I was in doubt before, but I was starting to believe this was all a plot.And I couldn't help but suspect Lucious was i