Chapter Twenty-three Maelis Time seemed to come to a stand still the moment our kiss met. My eyes widened and I stared deep into his eyes. It wasn’t intentional, I only wanted to move but ended up having my lips on his and it was as though there was a glue fixing our lips together as I couldn’t pull them apart no matter how hard I tried. I just laid there on his chest, my lips locked up to his. My eyes fluttered close when his hand cupped my face and he deepened the kiss, I subconsciously kissed him back. I knew I wanted it, I had been staring at him for a while, I had seen different things which I didn’t see in him before. I got so close to him that I took a good look at his face, I was struck by how perfect his facial features were, and how beautiful his lips looked. I couldn’t deny the hunger and longing that washed down on me the moment his finger landed on my lips, I wanted it to not just be his finger but also his lips on mine, and it happened. For the next minutes,
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 Sixty-sixMaelisIf I were told to write a test on how I feel, I would fail miserably because I just couldn’t put my feelings into words, no matter how hard I tried.I wanted to hate Ulric, to resent him for what he did to me, but I just couldn’t. I couldn’t bring myself to do it, even after everything he had done. Why? Why can’t I hate him? I couldn’t have the good things go my way, and even the bad ones seemed to be working against me.He hurt me, he betrayed me, he broke the trust I had in him—what more could I do but hate him? But my heart was working against me. I found myself being drawn to him even when I wanted to pull away.I watched as he dragged his legs out of the room, and a low gasp escaped my lips. I was completely confused, unsure of what I wanted or what to do. I knew I would have to make a decision sooner or later, but how could I do that when I didn’t even know what I wanted? When I was still so confused? He did all of that to me, he hurt me more than I coul
Chapter Sixty-fiveUlric Kael told me to leave, and she didn’t say anything to stop him. She let him embarrass me like that, and she even added to it.All I was trying to do was make up for my mistake, to show her that I care about her, and I didn’t mean any of the things I said. Why can’t she see that? Why can’t she see my sincerity? I’ve tried to show her how much I’m willing to do to make things right, but she doesn’t even notice.Will she ever give me the chance to show her how much she means to me? Will she ever let me back into her life? I know I messed up, and I’m willing to right my wrongs, but she isn’t giving me a chance, and it’s driving me crazy. I’ve never been this restless about anything; I’m losing my mind.Even though they told me to leave, I couldn’t bring myself to go without knowing what they were going to do. I couldn’t just trust Kael with her like that. Kael isn’t just dangerous—he’s deceptive. He’ll deceive her and leave her with nothing.What deal was she tal
Chapter Sixty-fourMaelisI was helpless and hopeless. This was the exact thing I had been trying to avoid. I thought this little secret of mine would remain hidden after Ulric made Lucia promise she wouldn’t tell anyone about seeing me in the castle, but I was wrong, totally wrong. Nothing goes as I want them to do, I had forgotten that.I dragged my legs away, unsure of where exactly I was heading to. Going to the class would only set me up for more drags and taunts from the other students, and I couldn’t take it. The worst part would be Ulric standing up for me, and acting like the hero in my pathetic story when he was also one of my tormentors.How could I have been so stupid? How could I have been so vulnerable and soft to give him the chance to get to me so easily. All of these could have been avoided if I hadn’t been attracted to him and given him the chance to have his way with me.He used me! He fucking used me!The thought of that made his words ring in my head again, and I
Chapter Sixty-threeKaelHow could she? No one has ever talked back to me like that, no one dares to look me in the eyes and speak to me in such a manner. The most annoying part is she’s nothing but a mere slave, my personal slave, and she had the audacity to challenge me? The nerve of her!No one dares to do that!I was the prince, the future alpha king of this great pack, and I wouldn’t tolerate any form of disrespect, especially not from someone as insignificant as her. Even the pack ministers and council doesn’t dare to look me in the eyes to talk back at me! How dare her!The way she looked at me, so bold, so defiant—it made my blood boil, my skin thicken with fury. I wanted to tear that defiance out of her, to break her completely, to show her just how insignificant she truly was. Yes, I knew I made a mistake, I mistook her for someone else, and almost forced myself on her, but no one is above mistakes, or is she? She acted like she has never made any mistake in her life, I m
Chapter Sixty-twoUlricMy heart sank as I watched her leave in tears. I wished there was something else I could do other than just watching her walk away in pain. I wished I wasn’t that helpless and could help her out of this situation she was in.Now, the entire school has gotten to know that she worked as a maid in the castle which will only make her stay in the school here tougher than it was before.Even if I wanted to help her, she wouldn’t take my help, believing that I was the same as everyone else here. She said that to me.I wished I could turn back the hands of the clock and addressed the issue I had in some other way, other than just letting her off just like that. I could have handled Ella in another way, I could have tell her off by doing something else, but I jumped too quick into conclusion, and let her go. I said things I wasn’t supposed to say to her, I made her feel unwanted when I in fact wanted her to be with me every single minutes that passed.I made her feel li
Chapter Sixty-oneUlricI wished there was something I could do to avoid the impending chaos, I wished I could help her out of this situation, but I was helpless, just standing here and watching her.The moment she walked into the hallway, everyone turned to her, staring at her as though there was something on her body that they wanted to remove with their eyes.She looked worried and confused, I was sure she was trying to figure out why they were all staring at her like that.She had been through a lot in the last couple of hours and I didn’t want this to add more to the way she was feeling, but I wasn’t sure of how to go about it.She continued to look around, staring at each and everyone’s faces, as though she was trying to figure out why they were all gazing at her from him. When our eyes met, she glared at me for minutes before withdrawing her gaze and turning away.My heart sank, I never though it would be so soon. I knew we might never get to be together at the end of everythin
Chapter SixtyUlricI wished I could take back every single word I said to her, I wished I could take it back. I wished I hadn’t said that to her, but what could I have done? How else could I have made mother happy?I was still in my room that morning with her on my chest as I swirl in the aftermath of our lovemaking, and I wanted more time with her. I wanted us to relive all those moments again, I had no single regret because they were the best moments of my life. Until mother’s head court-lady walked in and met us in that compromising state.Apparently, she had been knocking for minutes, and I was way too lost in my thoughts that I didn’t hear her knock. All I was just doing was staring at Lis’s beautiful face and her sexy body, wishing I could have myself inside of her again, and imagining how great a morning sex would feel, until she barged in.Lis who was way too drunk and lost in her sleep couldn’t hear any of that. I tried hard to force Ella not to tell mother. She was one of m
Chapter Fifty-nineMaelis A deal? I was unsure of what he was talking about, or what deal he could have in mind.“What do you say? Are you in?” He asked.I just stared at him for minutes, wondering if he was up to t another mischief or was really serious this time. But I still couldn’t see that remorse in his eyes, he doesn’t seem like he feels wrong for doing that to me, so I couldn’t really believe the words he said.“I’m waiting, you are wasting my time.” He grumbled, peering at me as though there was something on my face. “Are you in?”I shook my head. “Not until I know what the deal is.” How does he expect me to accept to a deal without knowing what it was?Even though I was a maid, it didn’t mean I was dumb and didn’t know my right. How could I give in to a deal without him telling me what the deal is about first.“Well, it’s a smile deal.” He began and moved closer to me.I raised my hand, gesturing that he steps back because even being too close to him now makes me feel unco
Chapter Fifty-eightMaelisThe kind of relief I felt was immeasurable, I had never felt so much relief since I got into this palace. It was as though everything had been put into a pause just so I could have a breathing space and catch my breath from the constant troubles and pain that I had been going through.Thinking about pain, I felt that sharp pain shooting through my parts and up to my chest to cause a sudden tremble escaping my body. I just laid there on the bed, staring at the ceiling as different though raced through my banging head.I couldn’t remember much of everything that happened last night, but I had a faint memory of some things, and I began to put the scattered pieces of the things I remembered together.I remembered following prince Kael to his room and how he boasted after making me his person slave, and then sending me to get a package for him, I remember all of that very well, I knew all that happened.Then, going back to his room and finding him sniffing a whit