Chapter 37Unknown(Change of Pov)Tension hung in the air as silence stretched uncomfortably between them. Both of them were lost in thoughts, nurturing and planning their next moves. Rosa heaved a sigh of relief at the thought that her meeting with Silas was over. Silas' dull eyes were suddenly brightened with anger as he glared at Rosa who flinched, moving backwards as fear crept into her heart.Observing his body language, Rosa maintained a distance from him, afraid that he would pounce on her at the slightest provocation. "Why is she still there?" Silas' cold voice broke the silence before his angry eyes landed on her. A wave of confusion hit Rosa as she tried to process all that Silas had said but her head was blank. "She? Who are you referring to, Uncle?" she asked, weighing her words to avoid getting hit by Silas. "The new bitch in the castle, dummy!" he flared, screaming at the top of his lungs. How could she forget Aurora?A frown settled on Rosa's face as she tilted h
Chapter 38Damon A sudden surge of sadness and confusion enveloped my heart the moment my eyes stirred open. My eyebrows shot up in worry as I tried to recollect the cause of my sadness. Turns out I had a dream. Except it was one of the strangest dreams I've ever had. Buried in confusion, my fingers travelled to my forehead, caressing it as the dream replayed in my head. I could have tossed it aside and taken it as part of my imagination…but it wouldn't leave my memory easily. Still, I couldn't figure out what the dream meant. Why was Ivy staring at me expressionlessly? Why wouldn't she talk to me or even come close? Despite calling unto her, she kept her distance, covering her protruding belly as if protecting our unborn child from me. My heart sank to the pit of my stomach as realization hit me. She only gave me that look when I had done something wrong and she was trying to accommodate my excesses. But what have I done wrong? I've always been the best mate she would ev
Chapter 39DamonMonths went by, I couldn't wait for the arrival of my heir. The feeling of pride and happiness consumed me as I made the calendar my companion, marking the days as it crawled. It didn't take long before Rosa and I became close. Even if I didn't feel anything for her, at least, for the sake of our baby. The last thing I wanted was for the baby to notice our broken relationship. I felt my heart swell in joy at the thought that I was finally complete. Fuck those who mocked me. I was going to be a fucking father at last! I couldn't wait to order their execution as soon as my son arrived. But until then, their miserable days were numbered. Though I and Rosa haven't gone for scans together I felt my presence wasn't necessary since the nurses took great care of her. A smile played on my lips when I remembered Rosa screaming at the top of her voice about the baby's gender. I couldn't wait to hold my son in my arms. I couldn't wait to spoil him rotten and make him d
Chapter 40AuroraRosa's unexpected order sent an electrifying jolt through my body, leaving her speechless. An icy feeling flooded me, freezing me on the spot in disbelief as the reality of the situation sank in. Scrub the floor?! Why would she tell me that? They were cleaners assigned to scrub floors. As far as I was concerned, I was the Alpha King's property, not her property. The earlier she got that into her thick skull the better for her. The room fell into stunned silence as her shocking words hung in the air. The astonishing news hit us unexpectedly like a thunderstorm, allowing a gasp to roll off the King's mouth. I was certain she was joking. Or maybe my ears were deceiving me. "Are you deaf or do you need a special invitation?" She spat, anger and irritation laced in her voice. "Oh, are you waiting for me to beg before you start working?! Don't make me repeat myself after this or you'll have broken bones. Scrub the damn floor!" I'll have broken bones? She sounded l
Chapter 41AuroraI was exhausted. I couldn't wait to finish my unending chores and sleep like a baby.Tiredness hit me like a ton of bricks as I was buried in chores. Thanks to the mistress of evil.My eyelids became heavy and I dozed off while working occasionally. Nothing could relieve me of my work, not even the growling of my stomach. A sigh of relief washed through me as I finished extracting juices from dry leaves with my hands. My fingers sting painfully as I squeeze the last drop of juice into the cup, before discarding the leaves away. The pungent smell of the herb made my nose cringe in disgust. Why was she fucking taking this concoction anyway? Wasn't the smell enough to make her puke? I wasn't pregnant, but I felt like throwing up already. A spark of happiness coursed down my spine at the thought that I was done with my work. Now, I had to worry about climbing the enormous stairs since she banned me from using the elevator. A shooting pain enveloped my joints
Chapter 42Aurora I screamed in horror as the heat from the tea burned my face. Involuntarily, I grabbed a handful of my clothes, wiping the hot liquid off my face. My tears were mixed with tea as they flowed freely from my eyes. A jab of pain and anger flared in my chest as I fought hard not to retaliate. I was so close to slamming her head against the wall, but for the sake of her baby and my life, I'll let it pass. Tears gathered in my eyes as I wiped my face with my palms. The tears weren't as a result of the hot tea she spilled on my face. The tears were as a result that I couldn't fight back. I was defenceless. The only person that could come to my aid was not around. Even if he was around, he left me at the fate of his evil mistress. My face met my arm as I wiped my tears. Was this how I was going to continue to live? Like a slave? Was this how reduced I had become? Maybe I should have fled to my mother's pack where I would be treated like the Alpha's daughter like
Chapter 43Damon"You what?!" I growled, my voice reverberating throughout the room. My eyes darkened in anger as I took daring steps towards her, watching her almost collapse on the floor in fear. This had to be a joke. Or maybe my ears were deceiving me. There was no way she would lay a finger on my property. "You are joking, right?" A bitter laughter erupted from my lips before it faded quickly, replaced by scorn. My blood rippled in anger as she nodded her head negatively, confirming my doubts. "How dare you lay your filthy hands on her?" I asked authoritatively. As expected, there was no response to my question. But beneath her eyes was a bitter expression. I don't care anymore. Rosa would always be a filthy bitch to me! It was a privilege that I plunged my royal dick into her. She wasn't worth it! My conscience began to prick me at the thought that she was the mother of my unborn child. If only Ivy was alive, I wouldn't have to go through the shame of impregnating a w
Chapter 44DamonCall me the most confused guy in the world and I'll accept. Ever since Aurora collapsed, my buried feelings resurfaced. I thought I was good at masking my feelings. I thought being cold and ignoring her would kill the goddamed feelings. I thought I was good at playing ruthless, but Aurora's presence messed me up. I didn't even know who I was anymore. Each passing day didn't go without me stopping to check on her. And each passing day didn't go without filling me with the urge to pull her close. I missed the feeling of her head on my chest, enjoying my racing heartbeat. I missed the feeling of her silky hair on me and her warmth. And Goddess…her sweet scent drove me crazy. Everything about her reminded me of Ivy.Despite drawing closer to her, I tried to keep my distance at the same time. I didn't want to be overwhelmed by this strange feeling buried in my chest. Gently opened the door not to startle her, I peeked to see what she was doing. Relief washed ove