Chapter 20Making Peace With The WolfDaemon.“She has been sleeping since you left.” Oliver lightly whispered as I stepped into the small house of an old neighbor who was thoughtful enough to let vampires and a predator in.I was very sure that Wilder had something to do with this, but that was the least of my issues. I stared at the sleeping figure of my mate, and something in me relaxed instantly as I watched her steady breathing, and how her lashes fluttered on her high cheekbones.“Has she had anything to eat?” I asked curiously, “She looks really malnourished…"“You care about her?” Oliver could not help but ask in her slightly raised tone, she gave me a look of disbelief, and she shook her head in slight disappointment.I paused to reflect on that question. I didn't know what I was feeling. These were new emotions… Ayana was right, my wolf was torn between ending the life of my mate or accepting her and trying to change our fate. And I could not oppose my wolf, it was truly the
Chapter 21The Shape-shifterDaemon.Wilder laid on the floor as if he were knocked out, his face was white and deathly pale.“What happened?” I asked as I quickly rushed to his side, trying to lift him from the ground. “His eyes are completely white, and his hair is turning white too…”Oliver stared at the scene for a few seconds before she did the unthinkable. She dashed towards the knife holders and picked up the sharpest knives she could find.“What are you doing?!” My breathing was ragged as I saw her cut her skin with it.“My blood…” She replied shakily, “My blood can save him! He is dying!” There was panic in her voice as she rushed towards Wilder's unmoving body.“How?” I was flabbergasted.How come I didn't know about this?“It just can…” She said simply and proceeded to splatter the drops of blood in his mouth.We waited for a few seconds to minutes before color returned to Wilder's face. The white hair had gone back to its natural color and his white irises turned electric
Chapter 22.Never Forgive Him.Lilian.I stared in awe at the place Daemon owned. It looked like a mythical mansion, which gave a lot of alluring vibe.“It's beautiful…" Hailey whispered beside me as she stared at the building with her mouth hung open.“I know…" I whispered back.The drive back here was silent and tense, and no one had spoken a word until the gates of Daemon's mansion opened.“Um…" Daemon said behind us, “Welcome. It's not much, but it will do for the meantime…"My brows creased in a frown. “Meantime? What do you mean? We will be leaving here soon?”A light chuckle escaped his lips and his eyes darkened a little, “No, Lily. There is no 'we', just you. And yes, you will be leaving here soon with your tail tucked between legs.”I scoffed and shook my head. “I guess you didn't understand what I said earlier," I gave him a small smile that did not reach my eyes, “You and I have a lot of things to catch up with. I'm not leaving here. You're my mate, and I intend to be mate
Chapter 23His WeaknessesLilian“Good evening ma'am… I'm Estelle, and I'm here to bring you up to your room.” A lovely old woman came into my line of sight two minutes after I had taken the potion.“Oh…” I gave her my sweetest smile. “That is really nice of you. You can lead the way.” I nodded to her, and she smiled back at me.“This way please…”Even with how old she looked, I was surprised by how swiftly she moved and somehow, watching her confidence and posture, I saw myself making conversations with her.“I'm Lilian Hawthorn, by the way…” I introduced myself to her as I fell in step beside her. “I'm Daemon's mate.”I noted the look of shock on her face and continued. “I know. I know. So unbelievable, right? The whole “predators don't get mated thingy”, and suddenly, poof, I'm here!”She paused in her steps and stared at me for a few seconds. “He didn't mention any of that to me.” She said in her steeply slow voice. “I wonder why…” She sighed. “He usually tells me everything, and
Chapter 24New AgendaLilian.I woke up feeling more energetic than my usual self, and checking the time on the wall, it seemed like I had missed dinner. I threw my hair off my face and skipped into the adjoining sleek bathroom. Staring at my body and face in the mirror, I realized that I could also use Daemon to level up my life.A knock sounded on my door, and I offhandedly shouted, “Come in!”The door opened, and I heard the soft padding of footsteps.“Lilian? Are you okay? You didn't come for dinner…" Hailey's shaky voice reached my ears and I rolled my eyes and sighed.Why would I miss dinner over something as stupid as a mate's rejection? I was better than that.“Hailey, look…" There was a smirk on my face as I stepped out of the bathroom and leaned on its door pane. “I really don't care anymore, okay? They can do whatever they like. Their life, their choices…"“Oh.” She said in a small voice while looking at me with suspicion written all over her face. “I managed to steal some
Chapter 25HistoriesLilian.Estelle wasn't awake when I decided to explore Daemon's home. It was colossal that one could get lost in it.“Hey…" A soft voice called out to me, and I turned.“Hey…" I replied to her, smiling. “It's stupid for me to ask, I know, but how many people live here?”She gave a cute giggle and replied. “Well, I'm not so sure myself. I mean, I've only been here for a week, and I've gotten lost a couple of times. Plus, I haven't really met that many people since I came here.”“I guess we are in the same boat.” I gave her my sweetest smile, “You know what?” I gave her a mischievous look. “Why don't we explore this mansion together? That way, we won't feel so lonely if we get lost. What do you say?”Her face drew up in a light-hearted smile as she giggled, and then, I hooked my arm in hers about to go on the little adventure. Immediately our hands touched, I felt my arm tingle in some sort of familiarity. I felt like I knew her, and yet, I couldn't place where I ha
Chapter 26.The Journal.Lilian.After a longer conversation with Ayana, I wandered back into my room. Pushing the door open, something caught my eyes instantly. The letter on my bed. Kieran had come?I rushed to the bed to pick up the letter, and I took time to unfold it.“Lock your doors and let me in.” It read.I looked towards the window, and there, the black bird sat perched and waited. I turned immediately to lock the door, and I opened the window. Immediately it flew in, the bird transformed directly into the torn-faced Kieran Masters.“It's about time. Have you settled in? What have you found so far?” He asked as he leaned against the window.“Oh please, chill a little…" I said, making my way back to bed. “It has only been a day here, oh, and I have to tell you that my time here is limited.”“What do you mean?” He asked with a small frown on his face.“Well, Daemon is dead set in getting mated to Oliver in the next three weeks, and apparently, I have only three weeks to think
Chapter 27The Little PlanLilian.I located the living room after I had an early lunch and a lot of discussion with Estelle. Daemon sat leaning into the expensive leather couch with Oliver resting her head in his lap.“Hey, Daemon.” I gave him a small sweet smile, and he sighed, looking away from me.“Have you finally made your decision?” His voice was thick and husky as he looked over at me.A small laugh escaped my throat as I looked towards Oliver, who was giving Daemon a look with those siren eyes of hers. “I don't think you understand that I'm not giving up on you anytime soon. I know this is just a phase you're going through, it will pass soon enough.”“Getting bolder and more confident, I see…” Oliver noted, barely giving me any glance. “Perhaps, does it have anything to do with Daemon ridiculing you earlier? Do you think suddenly upping your self-esteem and confidence will change your mind?”“Ah! My poor heart,” I faked tears of agony. “How could I be so stupid to think that
Chapter 54A Vessel.Lilian.My hands shook as I washed the blood off my body.“Don't make me hurt you, Lily…” Daemon's voice was soft, but the harsh demeanor on his face said something different. His eyes were hard in contrast to his soft voice. “How did you leave the house unnoticed?”“I…” My voice faltered as I shook my head, still shaking at the sight of the fresh blood that dripped down my hands.“What. Happened. Lilian?” He gritted his teeth in irritation, his rough hands tightening around my wrist and I winced in pain.I searched my mind to remember the details, but nothing was coming in. Nothing. Just darkness in my mind. I couldn't even find Laila in the suffocating darkness. What happened? What did I do? Did I hurt someone or was I a spectator to it?“I'm losing my patience, Lilian!” Daemon's voice deepened and the veins on his neck popped. I could feel his anger radiating in waves as it suffocated me in the small bathtub.I shivered and curled into myself, away from his ang
Chapter 53Memory gaps.Lilian.The metallic scent of blood filled the air and my nostrils flared.“Where have you been?” A stern voice cut through my hazy mind and I blinked twice.My body felt heavy, and my head was pounding, the scent getting even stronger.“Daemon!” A short yell ensued. “I've found her.”My hands moved, and I felt the gritty sand against my body. Was I lying on the floor? How did I get here? What happened? The last thing I remembered was eavesdropping on Hailey and Oliver's conversations.“Goddess!” A shrill scream pierced the air, and I immediately recognized it as Kelly's voice.Was she back already?“Whose blood is that?” I heard her shaky question.I could picture her hand slapped over her face in shock. I didn't even know what was happening to me. I hadn't even opened my eyes. My eyelids felt too heavy to lift, all I could do was smell, feel, and hear.“Is she… dead?” Kelly asked again, her voice getting even closer to me.“She's breathing” Wilder said dismis
Chapter 52Whispered Conversations.Lilian.The house was quiet and dark, and the crickets were already chirping. I sat down on the porch, leaning into the rails and sinking into my feelings as the soft breeze whooshed around my face. There was no form of electricity here, and Wilder had said we would be doing things the local way.I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, the clean air filling my lungs almost immediately. Then, I heard something. My eyes flew wide open, and I searched around for the voice I had heard, but I didn't see anyone in sight. Even if it was pitch dark, my senses could have picked up a figure or presence around, but I sensed nothing.Maybe I was just imagining it. There was a lot on my mind lately, and I could just be reacting from that. I closed my eyes once again and tuned my ears to listen to the sleeping creatures.There was another whisper, but I didn't open my eyes. This time I could hear it clearly.“She left.” The voice was soft and calming. “She…"I i
Chapter 51Binding Agent.LilianMy eyes cut towards Daemon who was already giving me a dark look.“What do you mean?” I asked curiously at the statement that Ayana just made.She just smirked and shrugged. “I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.” Her smirk turned even more cold as she turned to Daemon this time.“I honestly don't…" I shrugged, swinging my head to the sides, showing that I didn't know what she was on about.“Fine!” She breathed out heavily, and I could tell she was hiding her growing annoyance. “Do you feel different? After the whole marking thing.”I quietened my inner thoughts and tried to feel if there was something different with me after Daemon had marked me. I didn't even process it until now. Daemon had actually marked me, and the only thing I remembered feeling was his rush of emotions, but now…? I didn't feel anything. It was like his feelings were walled off from me.“So?” Ayana sneered in my direction. “My patience is wearing thin, Lilian.”I turned to f
Chapter 50A deal.Lilian.“You came back so fast…" Daemon's voice was flat.“I did.” I replied to him, not sparing him a little glance.“How?”“Well,” I shrugged, twirling the edges of my hair in my pinky finger, thinking of what to say that would piss him off. “A nice man stopped by and offered me a drive. He was so pleasant and considerate. He…"A vein popped on Daemon's head and in an instant, he had me pinned against the wall, his harsh breath tickling my face which sent delicious shivers all over my body. His dark eyes held me in place.“You are mine, Lilian.” His voice was deep, dark, and annoyingly sexy. The possessiveness in his voice made my toes curl and my heart swayed. “And if anyone takes what is mine… " He trailed off, but his threat was clear.“Oliver is not…" A somber voice cut through our little moment, and Daemon drew away from me almost immediately. “Oh, sorry.”Hailey had a neutral expression on her face when her eyes met mine. Her gaze flicked from me towards Dae
Chapter 49What's happening?Lilian.My eyes flew open, and I gasped, gulping in deep fresh breaths.“Do you do that every time? It's kinda creepy…" Kelly asked, the expression on her face was indecipherable, but her eyes held a worried glint.“Do what?” I blinked, confusion covering my face.“Like, randomly blacking out on people while you are making steady conversations with them? That's what you just did.”“Oh… Yeah… Sorry about that.” I stuttered in reply, not knowing what to say.My hands reached for my temples to slightly massage it as a headache had started.“Was it a bad dream?” Kelly pushed further, trying to know the details.I knew it was just my previous memories, but yes, they were bad dreams as well. I nodded away from her and swallowed hard. The memories flashed once again in my mind, and I felt a prickle of tears at the corners of my eyes. What had happened next?“Bad dreams can be terrible…" Kelly said softly, her hands searching for something beside her before she pu
Chapter 48The Whispers.Lilian.“Oh.” Was all I could mutter, and I couldn't help the turn I felt in my stomach.My memories taken from me were causing more harm than good, depriving me of what I could do next. There were a lot of things I couldn't remember, and I wouldn't act on the memories in my head because they didn't belong to me.“You really don't remember anything…" She gazed at me softly and sadly, “My mom said you wouldn't remember me, and that you lost your memories from a fatal fall.”I didn't know when a scoff escaped my lips. Yeah, right, a fatal fall… I did not respond to her anymore and I looked out to the window, trying to distract my thoughts.The silence in the car had become even more uncomfortable after three hours and Kelly kept on humming to tunes that I had never heard of, but they certainly sounded familiar enough. And just as we were sitting in the silence, a thought struck my mind.“Did you know my parents too?” My hoarse voice cut into the silence of the c
Chapter 47Old Acquaintances.Lilian.My legs were heavy as I walked, and it wasn't even up to two hours. My wolf wasn't listening to me, neither did she care to help me. Walking down the lonely road filled with rows of trees, the hot sun beat down on my half-exposed skin. My body was already covered with sweat, and the thin yellow gown I wore stuck to my body like a second skin.I assessed my body, and a small smile lit up my face. I was looking a lot better than I did a few weeks ago. My skin had lost the dry patches on it and was becoming vibrant, it even glistened under the sun. My pride did not last for long as I heard the squealing of tires behind me. A car was coming.A streak of hope lit up in me and I started waving madly at the incoming car. At this rate, I wouldn't be able to find my way anywhere, and I didn't even know where I was. The red flashy car screeched to a halt in front of me, and I breathed out a sigh of relief. Hope.“What are you doing out here all alone in the
Chapter 46A relief.Lilian.I woke up with a start, and a shin of sweat covered my forehead. My pulse was racing as I relived the dream, not quite noticing my current whereabouts.“Are you alright?” I heard Daemon's deep and worried voice, and I turned to find him.He was sitting behind the steering wheel, with one muscled hand on it and the other hands reaching for something from his pocket.“You seemed to be having a nightmare. Are you okay?” He repeated his question, this time holding my gaze.And those stormy gray eyes pierced my soul that it spiked my blood pressure. “I… I'm fine…" I stammered, my voice a little breathy. “Where are we?” I cut my eyes away from him, trying to steady my breath so he wouldn't know how much he affected me by just looking at me.I looked around, and the car was speeding past a stream of thick and tall trees. I knew we were relocating, but the last few hours still seemed bizarre to me.“We're relocating.” Wilder started the obvious, his voice sounded