Lucius looked at me with his pitch black eyes filled with so much love as he danced me slowly. I chuckled because I never thought he could dance in such a romantic scene like this. I mean, this is Lucius Voss we are talking about. The coldest man on earth alive. I even thought he was really that heartless before. But at some point I was wrong. Or I guess he just learned to soften his heart with me."Should we start planning our third wedding now?" Lucius joked. He pulled my waist to draw me closer to him."I would love to marry you again and again, if you would just permit it," he went on.I laughed. "A wedding like this is so expensive already. How much more if it's done again and again?"He raised an eyebrow at me as if he heard something that he didn't like. "You think money is a thing? The hell I care with the expenses. With everything I have now, I got no doubt that I can provide your every whim and even support generations and generations in our family.""You sure?" I challenged
The weeks I spent with Lucius after the wedding felt like the happiest moments of my life. I was afraid though. It was ironic that I felt afraid in the middle of happiness, but I guess it really goes that way. When you are too happy, you would want that moment to never end because of course people always prefer to be happy, right? That’s where the fears start. You would fear that the moment will end. And I wasn’t an exception. In the middle of my so good happiness, I got afraid that our happy moments will soon end.True enough, I realized that everything does have an ending, and that one should brace himself when he feels so much happiness because no one knows what is waiting for you after it.And on my case, I thought I already have my happy ending because that was what I felt with Lucius but I was wrong. It was proven that when you are happy the most, that’s when you could become vulnerable the most. What makes someone vulnerable? Fears. The desire for happiness. Family. Love.“Drin
“Waiting for the right time?” he echoed with obvious mockery. “You know what? When it comes to vengeance and anger, I believe there is no such thing like ‘waiting for the right time’ if you think you are strong enough to conquer your enemy. And that goes the same in Lucius’s case, he knew that no matter how powerful he is right now, he won’t still be able to match me. But then, he is wise. He sought for a way to execute his plans subtly at least, that was why he sought for a weakness of mine. Then he discovered that I have plans of summoning Elizabeth’s soul and make her live in someone else’s body who has the same face as hers. He knew I kept on looking for Elizabeth’s face generation to generation that was why he searched for you. He trapped you into a marriage because at the cost of lying about your friend and parents. He was that cruel and yet you chose to be with him over Simon Rellis?” He shook his head. “I really don’t understand how your mind works. So complicated just like my
I’m sure if Lucius was on his foot, based on his personality, there is no doubt he would do the same. He is the type of person who is willing to sacrifice everything he has for the sake of the person he treasures the most. But then if it happened that I am in Elizabeth’s place, I don’t think I would want him to sacrifice an innocent life just so I could come back and we will be together again. I want to love him without the guilt and I know it will never be the same because every time I would look in the mirror, I cannot see myself nor think of myself. I can only see the girl I took life with. The girl who sacrificed her life for me and I can’t live that life. That is fucked up and I don’t think Alec had thought about it. Did he even think what will Elizabeth feel if she finds out that Alec took my soul so hers could take my body? If she chose to live away from him and had a normal human life, I’m sure she’s a good person and wouldn’t want to live knowing that she just stole someone e
But to think of it… maybe Elizabeth’s reason was because she didn’t want to marry a werewolf because she thought she will never have a normal life with Alec. So she resorted to marrying a human but then later on realized that it still didn’t give her the kind of contentment she wants because she kept on hurting for turning back on her mate and being away with him. Nothing made her happy anymore and she maybe realized that leaving Alec wasn’t really a good decision in the first place. She can’t turn back time anymore so she just decided to end her life because of too much heartache. I think that was what happened.“I guess she regretted it.”“Regretted what?”“Regretted leaving you over someone else. That’s probably why she committed suicide because she couldn’t take the heartache. She couldn’t also take the guilt for hurting you and for not loving the man she married. She regretted all of it.”“How can you say that that’s the case?”“Or maybe you did something that made her hate you s
(Elizabeth's backstory)"Can you take off my shackles at least? I don't have plans in esaping. And you know that even if I have, I don't think I can escape. For sure you have a lot of guards all around the corner of your manor."Alec narrowed his eyes at me. "What else do you need? Even if you have shackles, you can still drink the chalice of blood in your own. You are given everything you need so I don't see the relevance of your request.""Ah. Right. But what about if I want to go to the bathroom?""You are a werewolf. You don't have the mundane needs of a human. You know what, Madeline, you don't make any sense so stop trying. Let me remind you that I'm not Simon nor Lucius. I won't fall for your antics."I sighed and just drank the blood he provided me. I spent that whole day thinking about how can I free myself in these unbreakable shackles. But I don't think I can convince Alec to do it. He's so hard to bend. But I won't stop until I will figure out how. I need to escape. I need
In the few weeks I served them, I endured everything. The Delucas are spanish couple. Mrs. Deluca was kind enough to help me. I was put in their house, dressed, fed. I offered her my service and loyalty to return the favor. But as the days progressed, I noticed Mr. Deluca's weird stares and touches whenever his wife isn't around.It didn't feel right. It wasn't right. But with no money and shelter, I missed that. Until last night. He ushered me into the bathroom of my room while taking a bath. If only I wasn't fast enough to grab the towel, he could have seen my nakedness. With the intensity of fear, I could no longer control myself and I told Mrs. Deluca happened."But guess what? Even my wife believes your nonsense, one apology from me, and we're okay. No matter what nonsense you say, you can do nothing. See? Your savior isn't around. She's out and you're here in your room, with me, alone and helpless. "He walked closer. With each step, my heart pounds harder. With each word, the m
"Stand up," Weston commanded. "A woman's knees doesn't deserve the dirt."My lips parted a bit. He smirked cockily at my expression. When I didn't move, he put my hand on his."L-Lord Weston!" Mr. Deluca appealed.Weston looked at him, serious and lethal."Señor, I respect you as Mrs. Deluca's husband, but if you repeatedly lie on my face..." he trailed and formed a gun with his hand. “I might lose patience and pull the trigger accidentally. I'm sure you won't like that, will you? "Mr. did not remain silent. Deluca, intense fear faded from her face. He spoke with calmness but the thought was lethal."In our sect, we are trying our best to give justice to those who deserve it. Women are not instruments of pleasure, Señor. In case you have forgotten, it is stated in Ástron's constitution, that a man who commits a crime of rape , sexual harassment, or any violation against women, will receive a death penalty. But since I'm a kindhearted person, I may grant you a wish. Tell me. How do yo