Chapter 102EsmeraldaTears ran down my eyes freely as my aching back met the wall. Tired of standing for hours, my back slid down the wall. Once again, I huddled up in my cell, wrapping my hands around my legs as my face was buried in between my lap. History had repeated itself.And it was quite unfortunate. The cold bit into my exposed skin and I cuddled myself tighter as if to shield me. I should have worn a thicker top and jeans. Not a crop top and bum shorts to welcome my mate. And now, I was paying dearly for it. Hungry mosquitoes feasted freely on my pale skin, sucking every bit of my blood generously. Though it hurts, those weren't my concern. In fact, they were the least of my concerns. Three nights in this cell were like hell. Three nights of anguish. The first night was unbearable...I almost couldn't cope with the discomfort. But now, I have gotten used to it, just like I did in my former Pack. I wasn't given a chance to do anything. Not even changing into new cl
Chapter 103Damon Blood. The smell of Rosa's blood heightened my senses as I vibrated in anger. I couldn't get hold of myself. It felt like a thick dark cloud taking over me. It pushed me to the limit and all that lingered on my mind was blood. I was no longer in possession of my mind. I felt controlled by unseen forces. “My…King…pl…please” Rosa struggled with words as she coughed. Her eyes were red as crimson and droplets of tears gathered around them. She looked like she was about to pass out at any moment. Her tears meant nothing to me. A fresh swell of rage rose in me like a tide, throwing me off balance. “My King! Stop!” Alarmed, Jasper screamed before brushing me aside and making me lose my grip on Rosa's throat.Rosa slumped to the floor immediately, her small fingers were wrapped around her neck as she massaged it before taking deep breaths. My breath came in pants as I tried to get hold of myself. What the fuck just happened?Taken by surprise, I glared at my ha
Chapter 104Damon“What was that?” Jasper asked on our way to the ward. I took a sharp breath to calm my nerves as I figured out what was ahead of me. “Don't even ignore me,” he said, deliberately brushing his shoulder against mine. “Fuck!” I cursed under my breath, irritated by Jasper's persistence. Jasper could be a pain in the ass sometimes. “Tell me.”“Tell you what?” I asked in a harsh tone, hissing before increasing my pace. “Tell me what all your drama was all about. That is unlike you.” I heaved a sigh, looking at him briefly before shaking my head. “Ignore that. I'm fine now.”“Really? You could have killed Rosa—”“But I didn't. Can we stop talking about this?” I asked sharply before muttering inaudible curses under my breath. “I will stop when you tell me what came over you? I've never seen you so furious in many years of working with you. Rosa hurting Aurora brought out the Demon in you. I could swear you almost exploded in rage. If I weren't there, she would have b
Chapter 105AuroraI remained in the corridor after Damon and his Beta left, replaying the scene in my head over and over again. My back was pinned against the cold wall, my eyes tightly shut as I tried to recollect the places he touched me. In a flash of light, the sparks resurfaced. I felt my cheeks burn in a bright shade of red as butterflies started to churn in my tummy. It felt so good. The way his fingertips brushed against my skin made goosebumps sweep through me. I had a tough time fighting hard for self-control. It was hard to breathe around him, especially when he started acting all sweet. Thank goodness Jasper was with us…we could have allowed our feelings to overtake us because it was obvious that we were hanging on by a tiny thread of self-control. I could hear his words echo in my head. It was filled with care and concern. And his eyes? They made me almost get lost in their warmth. I smiled sheepishly when I remembered how he almost strangled Rosa to death b
Chapter 106AuroraMy excitement vanished like a blown-out candle as reality hit me hard. I was alone. There was no one willing to assist me in my mission. I had no friends. Who would even want to associate themselves with a cheat, an infidel, and a liar? The eagerness I felt earlier flushed out of my body, making me moody.Tears gathered around my eyes as doubt started to cloud my mind. I couldn't embark on this mission all alone, it was too risky for me. I didn't even know how many days I had left to stay in the castle. All I knew was my days were numbered as Damon wouldn't stop looking at me like I was filthy. He only accepted me because I reunited him with his brothers. I was certain that immediately after his brothers were nursed back to health, I would leave forever. The scary thought kept me awake all night, but I knew it would soon become a reality though it was a hard pill to swallow. I couldn't expect Devin and Dax to pick me over royalty and his brother. Damon was
Chapter 107AuroraRue’s words caught me by surprise.It baffled me that she didn't explain deeper before burying herself inside my head. Lost in the abyss of confusion, I left the corridor, before walking to my room. I was careful this time as I tried not to bump into the grumpy Mistress of Evil. Her drama was the last thing I wanted. My eyes went to the direction that Damon and Jasper left for and the urge to follow them consumed me. He doesn't want you, Aurora, leave him alone!My subconscious yelled at me, slapping common sense into me. The last thing I wanted was to get caught and thrown into the dungeon. I discarded the thought before walking to my room. Unlike my other luxurious room, this one was shabby. It screamed ‘slave's room.’The room was empty, save for the mattress, a small wooden table, and a wooden chair. Damon instructed me to stay there without a servant helping me until he thought of what he wanted to do to me. But it's been days. Maybe he hadn't found
Chapter 108Damon“She leaves tomorrow then,” Jasper announced with a smirk on his face. I could see him peeking at me from the corner of his eyes but I was quick to mask my expression. “Definitely!” I replied in a firm voice before clearing my throat. Definitely not! Jasper's words threw my mind into a state of trouble and confusion. Why would he ask me to take such a risk when he knew how much she meant to me? How could I send Aurora away?I couldn't even stomach the idea of watching her leave me again. It would break me, just like it did the last time. No one knew how miserable I felt. Thanks to alcohol and tobacco for being my best friend. Her absence caused me to hallucinate and resurrect my demons. Despite my angry expression, a part of me was glad she returned unhurt. No! I couldn't send Aurora away. What if she dies this time? What if she never returns to me? I would never forgive myself for the huge mistake. Her presence was like a soothing balm that relieved
Chapter 109DamonI froze in horror, flashing them a death glare. It felt like the air in the room seized, making it impossible for me to breathe.Chills ran down my spine as Ivy's face kept replaying in my head. I was almost gasping for breath as I was covered in shock.I couldn't believe my ears. Ivy? Why would they ask after Ivy? It didn't take long before memories started flooding my head, reviving the scars that marred my heart. I could feel it again. I could feel my heart breaking all over again. It hurt like hell. I couldn’t breathe, his words flushed out oxygen from my lungs as they almost suffocated me. Tears enveloped my eyes as I felt a sharp pain stinging my chest. It was hell. It felt like someone was rubbing a large amount of salt over an old wound after reopening them. I hurriedly blinked back the tears that stung my eyes and buried my hands inside my pocket to avoid giving myself away. I sucked in the air, controlling my breathing before resting my eyes on