◼Rose POV◼
The Day Liam Confronted Rose…
I snapped. That’s all I can say. Returning to my senses, I see Liam’s limp body on the floor. Blood dripping from my mouth. A cold, lifeless body near my feet.
“Liam?” I thought.
I looked around. I was in my bedroom. Confused, I walked over to the mirror and looked at myself. One of my eyes was pitch black, and the other was grey. I looked at myself; I felt something off. Sudden pain in my head had me groaning in pain. Hands in my head, I try to hold my forehead. I felt my head splitting in two. What was wrong with me?
Trying to hold myself from the wall. I crouch down and try to breathe hard. Someone started knocking on the door.
◼Rose POV◼ I snapped. I had snapped and had enough. While I was in a meeting, my new right hand, my lover. Had informed me that Nikolas was at the gates of the clan’s entrance. So I snapped. I was fed up with the hunter’s situation and the information about me. I had almost killed Liam. He barely hangs alive. When I woke up, I had forgotten a couple of things. Like what happened between Liam and me. What I did. My mind was hazy, and as I did stuff, I started forgetting them. I looked at myself in the mirror, and I found myself strange. There was something different, but I couldn’t point it out. Checking out some papers and files that needed my urgent signature. I’m informed Nikolas is h
◼Rose POV◼ After my small talk with the witches, I went and look for Nikolas. Jordan also agreed with what the witches told me and told me to go. So now here I am, heading to Nikolas’ kingdom. I was nervous for a reason. Before leaving, I left Jordan in charge of getting everything settled in the clan and looking for Liam. I haven’t been able to find him. Where was he? I’ve been racking my mind, but I can’t remember. I felt frustrated because I needed to know what had happened. Then, last night as I was getting ready for bed, I noticed my eyes shifting from color. Grey and black swirl inside me. I was surprised but knew my monster was around. I have been feeling the twitching in my arm more than usual.
◼Nikolas POV◼ I was utterly shocked. This woman was stronger than anyone I have met. Of course, I had missed a couple of things, like her weapon. But, it still intrigued me about where she got it from. Her weapon wasn’t visible, so where did she hide it? Feeling her whip around my neck had me thinking of a plan to escape. This was no longer Rose but her other personality. As a small light bulb turns on in my head. I let the words slip out. “You… Give Rose back,” I stutter. The whip around my neck tightens. “Hey, freaking monster, let Rose come back, or should I say, let your other personality come out,” I said, smirking. Looking up, I se
◼Rose POV◼ I woke up feeling sore. Lifting my head, I try to look around. I don’t know what time it was, but it was pitch black. It seems I had slept in a lot. Trying to recall what happened, I remember my steamy moment of sex with Nikolas. Blushing, I cover my face with the bedsheets. Then, remembering where I was, I sit up and look to my side. Nikolas laid asleep with his arm extended next to me. The bedsheets just covered his waist. Gulping, I scan his body, my eyes roaming the Greek god that laid next to me. Ripped arms and chest and a sexy v line that made me have naughty thoughts had me feeling flustered. I still couldn’t believe I had sex with him again. But this time, I recalled what happened, and I felt embarrassed. It was different. This felt special.
◼Rose POV◼ Turning over, I feel my side empty. Slowly, I open my eyes and see that I’m alone in bed. Nikolas was now were to be seen. Sighing, I sit up and ruffle my hair. I must look a sexy mess. I didn’t know what time it was, so getting up, I head to the bathroom and take a quick bath. Once out, I remember my dress is destroyed. Looking around, I stare at Nikolas walk in the closet. Wandering around, I get something to wear. Rummaging around, I find a long sleeve shirt that fits me perfectly. Fixing my bra, I dress. Deciding to wear my shoes, I sit on the floor to fix them when something catches my attention. Stopping what I’m doing, I stare at the glass box on a shelf. What was inside the glass box caught my attention so much that it called for me? It entranced me. Slowly I approach it and, touching the box, I see it glint. Were
◼Nikolas POV◼ Hearing that Rose was awake, I headed to the dining room. But didn’t expect her to act scared. Instead, something was on Rose's mind. I don’t know what bothered her, but knowing she didn’t completely push me away calms me. Once my work finished. I headed back to my bedroom. I was eager to see Rose again. Opening the door, I enter quietly. Rose said earlier she was tired, but I froze when I saw what was on my floor. Rose sat on the couch watching tv, like nothing in the world bothered her. “What happened here?” I asked, baffled. “Oh, you’re back?” Rose said as she pops a cookie into her mouth. Frowning, I look at her and the
◼Nikolas POV◼ It was the second day, and I have barely seen Rose. After our small talk two days ago, I haven’t crossed a word with her. However, I would still notice her staring at me from afar. I wished to approach her but was afraid of making her get pissed. What Rose asked for made me think a lot. I couldn’t stop being king. I was the leader; I had a kingdom that depended on me. I knew many of the clan’s favor for Rose in becoming the new queen, but I wasn’t planning on giving up easily. Distracting myself at work, I see it's lunchtime. The guard informed me Rose was in the garden, asleep. I don’t know why she had come, but she had barely done anything. I didn’t dare ask her; she was my mate and having her do what she liked made me
◼Nikolas POV◼ While I was in the meeting, my butler came over to notify me that Rose left the palace grounds. Cullen, seeing my reaction, stopped the discussion. Earlier I had received word from the spies that hunters were roaming the zone. Especially Rose’s clan. I didn’t know if Alpha Maximus had notified her, but I needed to know, so I called him. He was brief, informing me that his men were on the lookout. Hunters were not just on Rose territory, but his. It intrigued me to know why they need to find that treasure. It confused me as to where I would ask Rose about it. Now here I was trying to get ahold of Rose, but she wasn’t answering her phone. I tried calling Alpha Maximus, but it wasn’t going through. Something was telling me that Rose would be in danger. Ordering some of my m
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Rose POV I stood watching the men trained. My belly felt heavy. I was nine months pregnant. I was going to give birth soon. So for the last month, I’ve been stressed for the sole reason that Nikolas was not serious about our kid. The one-year-old prince was making a ruckus around the palace every day. Nikolas found it funny, but I find it undisciplined. Nikolas keeps saying I’m overreacting, but he was our heir, our prince. So he needed to learn how to behave well. My brother Eden says he’s still tiny and that I’m dramatic, but I want our future king to be better than us. Hearing a cheerful voice, I turn around and find Liam carrying the prince.
Nikolas POVAfter we returned to the party, both Rose and I had a tremendous surprise. Everyone present on the ball was bowing to us. Rose and I didn’t understand what was happening, but once the Prince of Asia came forward and said what was happening. Both Rose and I were speechless.Everyone knew we got marked, but I never expected that the Prince of Asia had planned all this. With a sigh, I saw Rose stand next to the prince and introduce him.Rose looked too familiar with him. Taking a seat at a table, Rose explained what had happened.“Before coming over, Prince Novak asked me for a favor,” Rose said.“What would that be?” I asked, intrigued.
◼Rose◼ Realizing what he just said, I blush. Nikolas was smiling at me in a way I’ve never seen before. Then, walking over to me, he grabs my hand and pulls me away. I didn’t turn to look at anyone. We walked for a while before Nikolas finally stopped. Slamming me against the wall, he hits his hand, making me flinch. Kissing me roughly, I try to push him. But it was so overwhelming that I gave in. My arms circled around his neck. Kissing him passionately back, I let him take control. That electric feeling spreading across my body. How have I missed his touch? Slowly, he leaned his body against mine. Making me moan. I could feel how horny he was. He wanted me just like I wanted him right now. But there was no time for this. Moving my fa
◼Rose◼A few days ago, I passed out because Nikolas's letter overwhelmed me. Liam and Eden were worried for me. It hurt, and I haven’t stopped crying. They tried talking with me, but I asked them to leave me alone.Now I had gone and visited the Asian Clan. I needed a distraction. To be away from here. So, preparing my bags, I ask Renata to join me on the trip. Liam tried to argue with me, but I scolded him. I didn’t want to hear anything from them.As we departed from our long trip, I kept thinking about the letter and his words. He was married. He quickly forgot about me. How naïve I thought that maybe time would make me accept him once again.Throughout the flight, I was silent. Renata tried to make conversation, but I
◼Nikolas◼Three years ago…I watch her leave like that. A coward was the only thought I had in mind.I fist my hands in anger. I wanted to stop her, to see her turn around and beg for forgiveness. But, instead, she did nothing. She just walks away.Heading back to the car, I remove the crown from my head and watch as we finally leave. That bastard’s body was disposed of. Making sure we left no trace of him.All the way back home, I felt the need to turn back and head to Rose clans. But just thinking about seeing her pissed me. I should have taught her a lesson. Frustration, I look at the crown and throw it against the seat. I hated it. Why did she
◼Rose POV◼ Three years later… “Let’s get our new recruits ready and have them trained in three months,” Liam ordered. “No way. What about the other?” Renata argued. “I said no, they have their duty. Also, they are to be sent to Jordan,” Liam continues saying, “Plus, remember he asked for the first, so don’t bargain with me.” Sighing, I stand up and grab a sword. Walking over to the new recruit, I explain what we will do. Renata and Liam continue arguing, ignoring me altogether. Practicing the sword has become one of my new hobbies. The movement that I require has been a help to my injured leg. Even though I stil
◼Rose POV◼ Somehow I had fallen asleep on the way. Feeling someone shaking me, I open my eyes and see my brother carrying me out of the car. I felt tired, the pain in the leg unbearable. So I let myself fall asleep in my brother’s arm. Reaching the bedroom, I feel my brother laid me down in bed. Let the tiredness take over. I fall asleep. My body was finally aching; I could feel my leg hurting a lot. I didn’t want to move. So, I decided it was best to rest. The following day, I woke up to the brightness of the sun. Sitting up in bed, I look at the mountains. It was a beautiful day. But, I felt something was different. Something had changed. A knock on the door distracts me from my thoughts. Letting the person in, I see my brother
◼Rose POV◼This was news to me. I was a being that held all the traits and qualities of our creators.“You know what’s worse. My own brothers didn’t wish to kill you. They had this stupid idea you would be what we needed, well too bad because I don’t need someone like you,” the bastard said.I was in shock. Was all this true? Or where this lies?“Lies, right?” I asked with my head lowered.“Lies? I wish, but it’s not,” the bastard said.I started laughing out loud. But, my goddess, was all this true then?“What the fuck are you la