Saul's POV She has gotten really scary over the past few days, hasn't she?My goodness, I really thought I was going to die back there.I knew Meredith's powers were great, but I never knew just how much. I don't think I have ever seen her so angry before. I always thought Roman was the scariest person on earth when he was pissed.Clearly, I was wrong.No wonder they are mates.Honestly, it wasn't my intention for Caelen to get taken into prison. The plan was for everyone to turn against Meredith, and she would be exiled from Nuvia. But I am sure that would have been much worse for her. Damn that Caelen, taking the blame and appearing as the knight in shining armor while I was the villain in the story. I bet he has a proud smirk on his lips while he is down in that filthy prison. If not for the fact that he was my brother, I honestly would have left him down there for a few days. I walk into Nuvia's royal palace, ignoring the dirty eyes the vultures gave me as I made my way in.
Caelen's POV “Come to gloat?” I ask as my visitor comes to a stop in front of my cell. I didn't have to lift my eyes to know who it was; I could already sense him from afar.“Not exactly, although that wouldn't exactly be such a bad idea,” Saul says, and that is when I look up at him. He looks tired.Incredibly tired.The cocky smile on his face vanishes when he sees that I wasn't even a bit amused."Well, I don't want to see you. Get out,” I say gruffly, turning my back on him to further show my point.“Come on, man, don't be like that. If I hadn't done what I did, then that freak show that calls herself queen would have killed Audrey!” I hear him say, and I scoff.“Why do you even care?” I ask him with my glare focused on the wall.“Because she is my goddamn mate!” he snaps. Oh, that's right. I keep forgetting that. “Do you really think I wanted to put something in your food or jeopardize Meredith's chance at getting her kingdom back?”“To be fair, you have been acting like a pussy
Caelen's POVI loved watching her sleep.She looked like an angel. An innocent, peaceful angel. Her soft snores filled the room, and I found it relaxing, as strange as it is to admit.I don't know how long I spend staring at her, but I don't care. Something in me twists whenever I remember she is Roman's mate. The feeling made me want to go ballistic. Emotions—I can't let it get to me. I am the calm and collected one. I can't be seen acting impulsive and irrational like the others. But Meredith, oh Meredith. She brought out a side of me I didn't even know existed. I need to keep my distance from her. But how practical was that, especially at a time like this? Saul was constantly frolicking around with his mate, and Roman had been disappearing a lot more than usual.I am the only one constantly by her side. Take this morning, for instance; she most likely spent the entire night crying without anyone to comfort her.I am going to rip Roman's throat out. Saul I can try to understan
Caelen’s POVNo.This can't be happening. Not here. Not now.This beautiful woman is my mate? She was absolutely breathtaking.Her eyes resembled the sea, and her lips looked like a heart. Her hair was pin straight and flowed all the way to her midback. Her stature was so elegant.She was elegant.She was beautiful. The corners of her lips lift into a joyful smile. “Mate,” she breathes out. She reaches out for me, and the second her fingertips touch my face, a sensation like never before shoots through my entire body.My heart was pounding wildly against my ribcage, and the beast in me stirs at our mate's touch.“I'm so glad I have finally found you,” she says before wrapping her arms around me. I remain frozen in place, unable to move or hug her back.My gaze shifts to the side where Meredith stood. Something in me snaps at the sight of her tears.They flowed down her delicate cheeks as her bottom lip trembled. There was so much hurt in her eyes, so much betrayal. I just couldn't
Meredith's POV I feel… strange.Like I wasn't in my own body. The last place I remember falling asleep was in my room and in Caelen's arms. How did I get to this pool?My ears pick up on some of the women’s conversations, and I have never felt such an urge to shut someone up. Permanently.What? Where did that come from?It felt as though those were my thoughts but… why would I think of that?“I do not know what the kings see in her; she isn’t even that hot.”“Not to mention she is a dirty human. They are going to end up killing her; you just watch; she isn’t going to survive a week here.”A sigh leaves my lips as I open my eyes. The first thing I see is Gwen leaving the water. Why the hell is she so close to me?My eyes widened in realization. This is a memory of mine.Her minions walk up to her with a towel, and I count down the seconds with my fingers, hoping she would leave as soon as possible because her presence alone angers me. But I blew a fuse at her next move.She flips he
Meredith’s POVReflect to know who I really am? “What do you mean by that? Who are you and what is this place?” I ask and instead of giving me a verbal response, the darkness clears up and I am standing in the middle of a hallway.“You disgusting bitch!”“Um, excuse you?” “Don’t worry, I promise you are going to enjoy this.”I feel his tip inches away from my entrance, and my entire body struggles to get free. No, this cannot be happening to me!“Stop it!” I scream once again, but this time louder than before, lacing all of my pain and hurt into my voice.I shut my eyes, awaiting my fate, but the next thing I hear is the snapping of bones, followed by a thud next to me. Slowly, I open my eyes, and they connect with those of a raging alpha.Roman.Marco is lying by my side with his head at an unusual angle. He is dead.“Thank-““Stop it,” he cuts me off. His fists clench, and the rage in his eyes is immense. I am about to ask what he means by that, but he carries on talking. “I was s
Meredith's POV “What's the whole point of this? I remember everything that happened! I don't need to relive it!” I yell, hoping that the mystical spirit would hear me.But I am left with no response. Good God, my head was starting to hurt.Max.He looks at me with so much sadness that I almost want to ask him not to. But I couldn't even muster up the strength to speak.He says something inaudible beneath his ear before taking out a key from his pocket. He unlocks my cage, and my body falls on him instantly.“Alright, little one. I think you have been through more than enough,” he says before scooping me in his arms and taking me out of the hell hole I pray to never enter again.“Thank you,” I managed to whisper. I don't even know if he heard me because he didn't say a thing after that. He walks into another room and places me gently on the bed. I hear him shuffle around before returning to my side of the bed. He helps me sit up and brings something to my lips.Water.It is as thoug
Meredith's POV “Strip,” he orders. My heart feels a bit heavy due to the fact that I wanted this to be Caelen. His growl snaps me out of my thoughts, indicating that he does not appreciate me wasting time. I get on my knees and do as I am told.My eyes remain glued to his as I take off my robe and lingerie. I didn’t know that it was possible, but his eyes darkened even more once I took off my pants. He stalks up to me and grabs my chin, forcing me to look up at him.“You are beautiful.”My heart seems to have forgotten how to function after hearing those words. The way he said them with so much meaning, it warmed my heart. Tingles shoot through my body as he gropes my breast. He squeezes them softly, and my eyes nearly roll to the back of my head when he starts to fiddle with my nipple. He puts two fingers into my mouth to shut me up, but I only end up swirling my tongue around them.“Fuck!” he curses and the next thing I know I am being pushed down on the bed. He gets on top of me