Chapter Twenty-fourMaelisI moved as fast as my legs could carry me, my heart pounding hard in my chest, I knew I was in a big problem, and I just couldn’t come up with a way to make things better.The closer I got to the maids quarters, the harder my heart pounded. I was so scared, really scared, I had never been that scared in my entire existence.I knew I wouldn’t be able to escape punishment, no matter how hard I tried, and my punishment would even be worse that every other person’s.I spent close to four hours for what I was supposed to use just few minutes, and I knew I would get punished even if I had been a minute late, now I was hours late, I just couldn’t imagine why madam Fiona would do to me.Each step I took close to the quarters sent shivers running down my spine, my body shook in fear, I didn’t know what to do or what excuse to give her.Nothing would make sense to madam Fiona, I was sure she wouldn’t even listen to me if I try to give her an excuse, I couldn’t even th
Chapter Twenty-fiveMaelisMy eyes searched around for the one who had that voice, the one who was confident enough to retract Madam Fiona’s words, and my eyes caught him where he was standing, his shining silver hair now pulled back in a pony tail, reminding me of how I mistakenly pulled out his hair band in that room, causing his wavy hair to crash on his shoulders.It was such a beauty to see.“Let go of her!” His voice reverberated through the room and the guards instantly released me.I snuffled and looked at Madam Fiona where she was standing, and she had this confused gaze on her face, as well as the rage. Her nose flared as she glared at Ulric.I really didn’t want more people to put themselves in problem because of me, prince Ulric might be making a mistake by doing this because Madam Fiona wouldn’t take it lightly, but I was still glad that someone could come to my aid. I was on the verge of being taken away to sell my body, my dignity.My stomach twisted as he walked to me
Chapter Twenty-sixUlricI had never done what I did before, never had I looked into Madam Fiona’s eyes to talk back to her, never had I mustered the courage to speak up for someone, not even myself.When I saw her storm away in fear, a pang of pain shot through my chest, and I knew I had to step in. If I didn’t do anything, it would haunt me forever. In some way, I felt responsible for what happened to her. She could have helped herself if I hadn’t brought her to the library, and she wouldn’t even have bumped into Lucia if I had just agreed to her joining us for breakfast like Mother suggested. If Lucia had stayed back, she wouldn’t have encountered her and would have just gone on the errand she was sent on. I felt responsible and wanted to take responsibility for it; at least I wouldn’t be killed for standing up for someone.I knew it could ruin my chances of trying to impress Father if it got to him in the wrong way that I tried to save a maid from getting punished because Father w
Chapter Twenty-sevenMaelisWhat would happen after now? What would happen after this moment we shared? How would he see me? As some cheap girl who would give in to him just like that.Although a part of me wasn’t concerned about he sees me, all it just wanted was to satisfy the longing that was swirling inside of me, but then, there were things to consider.Things like he wasn’t my only mate, I felt the same kind of bond with prince Valko and Prince Kael, but the bond wasn’t as strong as the one I felt towards prince Ulric. I believed it was because I was spending more time with him, which means the bond between the other two brothers and I could get stronger if we spent more time together, and what I fail to resist the bond too? What if I get myself into a point where I share this kind of moment with them?Does that mean the brothers would take turns over me? I was confused, my mind was in state of chaos, I couldn’t come up with a decision at that moment. I had never been in this k
Chapter Twenty-eightUlricWas I too forward? Did I rush her? Should I have allowed her to do the talking? Did I ask the wrong question?All of these questions lingered on my mind as I circled around the small space, I didn’t understand why she had to just leave.She was giving me those body languages and I interpreted it to her wanting everything I was doing, I thought she was loving it and she wanted more as she didn’t protest or object to every move I was making, but walking away just like that just made it seem like I was wrong about how she felt.Maybe she didn’t really want it, maybe she felt compelled and forced to do it? The thought of that made my skin crawl, I didn’t force myself on her, I waited for her to make a move or protest before I went ahead with anything, but she did, so I assumed she wanted it too.Was I wrong? Should I have asked her just like I did at the end? Maybe if I had asked her she would have objected. My mind swirled with different thoughts, my head began
Chapter Twenty-nineUlricThe last time I dreamt about someone other than Maelis was before I met her. Ever since I set my eyes on it, she was everything I could see whenever I close my eyes to sleep, she was the only person I could dream about, but it changed last night. I didn’t see Maelis but the new girl in my dreams, and all I dreamt about were the moments we shared in the library.I woke up with a loud sound in my head, followed by the low whining of my wolf who seemed to be displeased by the cutting off of the sweet dreams I was having about the new girl.The kiss, the making out, and me getting on the verge where I couldn’t think of anything else other than claiming her and having her completely.Whenever I thought about it, I wished I hadn’t pulled back to ask her any question, she wouldn’t have objected and left. She would have just gone with it just like she did with every other move I made before I asked her that question. She didn’t protest or try to fight me off, she eve
Chapter ThirtyMaelisIt was another day, a beautiful one as I spent the whole night daydreaming about Prince Ulric and the moment we spent in the library.If I had a chance, I would turn back the hands of the clock and go back to that moment we shared so I could experience it again. There was something about him that makes me feel so good and calm whenever I was around him. I just couldn’t tell what that thing was, if it was the mate bond or something else.I couldn’t tell what exactly it was, all I was sure about was that I wanted to be with him, I wanted to spend every passing minute with him, but that was impossible. I had to focus on my main priority in the castle, which was working diligently as the maid I was and finding my way to eventually work in the Royal hospital, that was my main goal.I had no intention of being with prince Ulric, or any of the other two brothers. I knew they were my mates, I felt the same kind of bond with all three of them, the same swirling of my wolf
Chapter Thirty-one Maelis As though I was being controlled and there was a magnetic pull from my body to his, my hand went up to his back and I cling to him. His hug was always very warm, and it made me feel secure and safe, as though I was free and I couldn’t overcome any problem I find my in. I wanted to stay there, to have him hugging me for hours, I wanted to stay in his arms for as long as I could. They were warm and they carved around me tenderly, giving me that sense of belonging that I had lost since the moment I lost my mom. He pulled back gently and I let out a growl out of frustration. I tried hard not to make it loud but it came out loud and clear and I saw his eyes flicker when I did that, it was a mixture of confusion and happiness. “How are you?” He asked. I cleared my throat and tried to act as normal as I could, ignoring the tickles that was going up and down my body just by hugging him. “I…I am fine.” My words broke as I pushed my legs together, I couldn’t