Aurora turned to look at her, “Why?”“Well, I figure that it will be less fun if I just lock you to my bedside and lash you like a dog. That is not very creative. With this sweet thing on your neck, you can move around, and I can trust you to behave. Everybody wins.”Chloe leaned back on the couch a
A sharp, prickling pain shot through Aurora’s body.This hurt even more than the lashings!Fingers were highly sensitive areas with all the nerve endings, and even more so for the nail part.Even a tiny paper cut could hurt for days, let alone shoving a bamboo splinter right under the nail!Cold swe
And her hands were soon rough and chapped in the soap water.Wendy would pace over from time to time and point out some invisible stains and dust.She would deliberately step on the part that Aurora had just cleaned a moment before, leaving some dusty footprints behind, so that Aurora had to redo th
Chloe looked as though she had just been slapped on her face.Her body trembled violently in humiliation. Her face changed from red to grey and then to pale.“…She just missed one day’s meal. It is not a big deal,” Chloe gritted, holding on to her last thread of dignity.“And that increases the dang
Aurora’s heart jumped to her throat.That was the same question that she had been wondering.Silas couldn’t be that nice to give this kind of supreme power away to Damien.So what was Silas planning on exactly?She wished that Silas could answer Chloe.But Silas simply replied with an impatient tone
Aurora blurted out, “What are you—”Morgana put one finger on her lips, silencing her, and pointed to Aurora’s left.Aurora saw a back door leading to the yard on her left.She immediately stood up, bent down, and snuck out of the kitchen quietly.The head maid was yelling at the others to give her
“Unless you know any secret tunnel leading outside, not guarded by the soldiers, then I don’t know which route is safe for us—”“…The wedding,” Westin said abruptly.Aurora’s eyes lit up.Right.The wedding!It was the perfect timing, with all the guests coming into the city and the palace packed wi
There was a short silence in the shed.Then the three of them burst out laughing in unison.“That is the spirit, Aurora!” Morgana cried, “You have got to make that bitch pay!”“I believe you already have a plan?” Westin looked at Aurora with a grin.“I do,” Aurora nodded.Kaelan pursued eagerly, “Th
He smirked in a cocky yet very youthful kind of way, “I figured…If you like my wolf, maybe you will like me better?”Aurora bit her lips.She didn’t know how to tell Westin that his wolf appeared more intimidating than likable to her.“Your wolf looked very different than ours,” she said eventually.
The formidable creature stood in the dark shadows, towering at an imposing height.Its eyes, burning with a golden fire, traveled across the aghast soldiers, and landed on Aurora’s face.A creeping chill was sent down Aurora’s spine as their eyes met.She swallowed, nervously.…Now she finally saw h
Aurora was confused as well.What Damien had in his palm made no sense to her.It was a cup of dirt.“How is some dirt going to find us locate the bandits?” Westin crossed his arms with a smirk on his face. “I have got to say—this is not a very smart way to get Aurora’s attention.”“Hey.”Aurora elb
“I need to go.” Aurora threw the napkin back on the table and stood up, “Now if you will excuse me.”She wanted to make her way past these two men.But Damien grabbed her wrist.“What is the rush? You haven’t had dinner yet. Something happened?” he asked with a frown.“No. Everything is fine—”“Oh c
Aurora took a deep breath, “I haven’t decided yet.”“You need two whole weeks to decide?” Damien frowned.“I think your best option is right here in front of your eyes,” Westin spread his hands.Whispers broke out like little hissing fires all over the hall.Everyone was intrigued by this love trian
It was a floor-length, emerald-green evening gown.It had a fitted bodice with intricate silver beadwork that extended down the waist, creating an elegant and eye-catching pattern. The skirt flowed gracefully, creating a slight train.“I like this one,” Aurora pointed at the dress.“Great choice, pr
Announce whom she would marry?But she hadn’t decided yet!“Hold on a second.” Aurora frowned, “What if I can’t decide within these two weeks?”“Then you make up your mind quickly.”Lance crossed his arms and said:“You saw how they were like out there. They can’t stay in the same room peacefully fo
Damien gently pushed a lock of her hair to the back of her ear, “…I should have done the same for you.”Aurora struggled to look away from those enchanting eyes of his, “Yes you should have. But now it is too late.”“It is never too late!”Damien’s tone suddenly became rushed, “Aurora, I want to ask
An awkward silence fell upon them.Rivena bit her lips, looking reluctant to answer, but eventually gave in under everyone’s sharp gaze.“Well…yeah. I am…actually,” she sighed.“You are pregnant, and you still decided to leave me?!” Lance raised his voice abruptly and roared, “Are fucking crazy?!”R