Eros's pov I had made a silent vow to myself after my Bambi asked about my condition and the vow was never to keep things from her again. It wasn't even up to four hours of making that vow and I was on the verge of breaking it. Trouble was lurking in our horizons and I couldn't bring myself to tell her. That trouble would be her. While she bonded with Haris, I bade them goodbye and slid out of the room, my foot steps directing me towards an enclosed part of the garden where Elara awaited me. I didn't ever think this was possible, there would be an uproar from the wolves council, the packs, and the entire werewolf kingdom. My influence and neither would that of my parents or sister would be enough to save her unless I pushed to defy all odds. Why did she have to be a red wolf? Not that I hated it, it wasn't just the right moment to be a red wolf and certainly not for her. I ran my fingers through my hair, squeezing my hand and feeling my sweaty palms that hinted at anxiety, I
Demi's pov One moment I was sitting on the bed thinking about how to open up to Eros about my past, the next I was in wolf form with balls of fire coming from Harlyn's paws setting the mattress and its covers ablaze. My wolf's screams came out in low whines while she struggled with so much difficulty to move from the spot, she had laid there limp with glossy eyes as the fire increased. Eros had come in the nick of time, leaping through the fire and grabbing Harlyn, taking her to the ground, grabbing a fire extinguisher, and calming the flames on the mattress soon he was done but the damage was much and by the time he turned around, Harlyn had disappeared shifting me back to my human form leaving me in sweaty nakedness and with hot palms. While I tried to shield myself from my mate's gaze, he grabbed a blanket, throwing it around me and I nestled in his arms as he picked me up and made my way for the bathroom, he unrolled me from the blanket and dumped me into the full bath with wa
Demi's pov The whip cracked against my bare back, an excruciating pain cascaded through me.I pressed my lips close forcing back the agonizing whimper from the burning sensation on my palms and knees. The heat from the hot coals I was atop burned my skin as Nina repeatedly brought the whip down on me, bruising my back greater than it was already.I couldn't cry out for help nor could I show any sign of pain as it would increase my punishment and you might wonder what punishment could be worse than this. A punishment worse than this would be seeing my baby brother in this exact position as I am because I defied their orders.And currently I could hear his cries as he screamed, rolling on the ground in attempts to get to me but he was being held back by the guards who were busy laughing at his misery.Demi, I am sorry, He mindlinked me and I looked up to make eye contact with him. A tear slid from my eye down my cheek as I could see the regret in his eyes as bro
Demi's pov I had the coffee ready as soon as I could and all the while I was at it, I couldn't help but shudder all through as I could feel the anger radiating from him through the flicker of bond we shared. I took the coffee to his office, steadying my trembling hands as I knocked, and the moment I heard him grunt for me to come in. I wrapped my fingers around the door handle, twisted it, and gently pushed at the door letting myself in before closing it behind me. I stood there for a moment watching him, transfixed at how amazing he looked. He had blonde hair that was thick and lush with dark eyes that always had me captivated even if he only ever showed anger through them towards me all the time. His head was bent over the table and he was looking at some papers and I swallowed hard at the thought of if he had accepted me. I would have been bringing him coffee and he would welcome me with a warm smile. He would hug me like he does with Nina and drop kisse
Demi's pov My broken wrists were healing while Harris's health was ailing and I had nothing more to do than to cry which is what I have done over the past years. Cry, cry, and cry again without thinking of a solution to my issues and there was no solution in sight even if I tried to think.I couldn't run away, where would I run to? Neither could I work to gain money for his health, where would I work? I was a designated slave here.I was a mere pack slave, a weak omega who went through the same process of torture every day of her life while trying to fend for her brother and I feared dearly that this is what things would be like for us for the rest of our lives.I winced as the blisters on my palms ached when I held onto the brush to scrub the grounds, they burned with a fiery intensity that heightened my pain.My heart wasn't where I was at the moment, it was where Haris was in our room and I wondered and worried about his condition since I wasn't there to check
Demi's povI didn't hear right.I was sure I didn't hear right.My hand ached to pull out a chair and drop myself on it while I let my mind wander around their words but instead, I stood because the option of taking a seat was out of it and I wasn't given a chance to think about the words before another bomb dropped."You are leaving tomorrow," Logan added reaching out his hand to grab his drink. He took a sip from it before speaking further, "And you are leaving Haris behind.""No." My voice came out frail even when I intended it deeper and firmer, "I can't do that.""Do what?" The other man who I still didn't know his identify spoke, "Leave your brother behind?""I meant killing the Alpha." I stated firmly sharpening my gaze at them, "I don't know what is going on here or what this is about and I am very confused.""You don't need to know." Logan glared at me, "Just do as you are told.""I ca-""Demi!!" Logan growled getting up from his seat, quick long strides brought him towards m
Demi's pov The darkness of the night sky descended enveloping the area just like the fear in me did, encasing my heart and sending prickles of anxiety shivering down my spine. I could feel Haris's small fingers on me, they gripped at my skin causing indents as he clung onto me for dear life, his heart racing as well, I could hear it as it was louder than the sounds of the nights with the crickets chirping and the distant hooting of the owls.The sky was starless and the moon was shy, hiding behind the clouds. It was a night as dark as our lives, a night that represented everything we had been through.I had my hand over Harris's mouth, pressing my palm against his lips so as to stop him from screaming when I heard movement in the bushes. I could feel the mud on my body drying up and on Haris's as well. My wolf had suggested rubbing ourselves in mud to mask our scents since Logan would be looking for us by now.We had only made away for a day and a night and now
Demi'spov Mate. Harlyn repeated, purring in a low voice. The aura emanating from the wolf atop me enveloped us and I bowed my head in submission before looking up at him. He didn't say a word, his deep green inviting eyes bore deep into my browns captivating me in the most intense gaze I had ever found myself locked in. I couldn't stop myself, I raised my good hand moving it to touch him but he recoiled immediately leaping off me like he was disgusted. I quickly sat up and Haris ran to my side to join me as the brown wolf, my mate let out a terrifying growl that reverberated through the forest causing me to tremble in fear. As he continued to growl, he prowled backward assuming a defensive stance and I moved towards him, "What happened?" I whispered softly stretching out my hand in an attempt to touch him again. "Back off!" The wolf barked letting out another terrifying growl causing Haris to cling to me. And almost immediately, the other wolves followed suit, their g
Demi's pov One moment I was sitting on the bed thinking about how to open up to Eros about my past, the next I was in wolf form with balls of fire coming from Harlyn's paws setting the mattress and its covers ablaze. My wolf's screams came out in low whines while she struggled with so much difficulty to move from the spot, she had laid there limp with glossy eyes as the fire increased. Eros had come in the nick of time, leaping through the fire and grabbing Harlyn, taking her to the ground, grabbing a fire extinguisher, and calming the flames on the mattress soon he was done but the damage was much and by the time he turned around, Harlyn had disappeared shifting me back to my human form leaving me in sweaty nakedness and with hot palms. While I tried to shield myself from my mate's gaze, he grabbed a blanket, throwing it around me and I nestled in his arms as he picked me up and made my way for the bathroom, he unrolled me from the blanket and dumped me into the full bath with wa
Eros's pov I had made a silent vow to myself after my Bambi asked about my condition and the vow was never to keep things from her again. It wasn't even up to four hours of making that vow and I was on the verge of breaking it. Trouble was lurking in our horizons and I couldn't bring myself to tell her. That trouble would be her. While she bonded with Haris, I bade them goodbye and slid out of the room, my foot steps directing me towards an enclosed part of the garden where Elara awaited me. I didn't ever think this was possible, there would be an uproar from the wolves council, the packs, and the entire werewolf kingdom. My influence and neither would that of my parents or sister would be enough to save her unless I pushed to defy all odds. Why did she have to be a red wolf? Not that I hated it, it wasn't just the right moment to be a red wolf and certainly not for her. I ran my fingers through my hair, squeezing my hand and feeling my sweaty palms that hinted at anxiety, I
Demi's povEros didn't look pleased.He said not a word to me when he cloaked me in a blanket and picked me up, a grunt came from him when he mounted his horse and I mentioned not knowing he had horses.There wasn't a word from him when I told him he smelt nice, he only spoke to Elara while she checked up on me to make sure I had no internal injuries from the forced shifting and then he Instructed the doctor that he needed full medical conduct to be done on me with the results submitted to him like the last time.When I mentioned about not knowing that he had my medical results, he didn't even look in my direction and I began to feel bad, the hurt growing deep within me.Even when he picked me up to take me to the room, his room, he said nothing and I watched without word as he entered the room and he walked to the bed dropping me silently on it.My eyes followed him as he took steps to the windows and quietly drew the curtains apart, he opened the windows and turned, walking towards
Anya's pov I wasn't surprised when Eros slammed the door in my face before I even got my words out but that didn't deter me as I stood by the door, curving my knuckles and rapting softly against the wood. "Your majesty." I tried to soften and sweeten my voice, increasing the knocks, "I just want to see how you are doing." He didn't reply and after standing there for a while, I decided to leave. I knew it would take some time for him to soften up to me, I just needed to be sweeter with him, dot on him, and show him that I am what he truly wants. Besides, when he gets the news of his mate's disappearance and death, he will surely need a shoulder to cry on and I, Anya, would be here to console him while warming my way into his heart. I would mend his broken heart and soothe his soul, he wouldn't even remember that Freak, and I would be sure to tell him that if she cared about him, she would've stayed instead of running off for no reason. And he surely wouldn't know that she ran
Demi's pov The first time I ever ran away was out of "seeking safety " for I hoped for a better place for my brother and me. The second time I ran was out of uncertainty cause my new second chance mate looked like he had the prospects of being just like the first but the runaway wasn't successful at all. And the third time, the third time is now and why am I running this time? I am running out of fear, fear of the fact that I would ruin the lives of the people I care about the most. Firstly, Haris has never been in good condition due to my inability to provide any, I couldn't do anything about his illness or his well-being. Secondly, my mate, my darling king, the one whose gaze makes me shy away in delight and I am happy to be near which I can't do for my presence worsens his condition and ability to rule, indirectly making me a threat to the kingdom. It was like being allergic to nuts and always being around nuts and eating them , you would die. This time, Eros was allergic a
Eros's pov I had a dream. It was more like a lovely dream that evolved into a nightmare and I couldn't be more glad that I had woken up from sleep, tearing myself from the illusion of that dream. I had never been one to attach meaning to dreams but this nightmare was exceptional. Demi and I were in it, together on a field enjoying the bright skies and soothing spring breeze but that was all shattered when the earth beneath us began to crack, all attempts to stick together were to no avail as the ground separated pulling us to opposite sides with a huge ditch between us and then before my very eyes, a huge mammoth bird descended, gripping her with its claws and flying away with it leaving me no room to save my mate. I woke up with a banging headache, my head felt like it was being split into two and my eyes ached with moisture clouding them. I could feel my nasals getting congested again and my whole being getting weaker. It was only one reason, in as much as the mate bond with
Anya's pov Victory! Finally! Victory! I placed my head against the headboard, my finger in my mouth, teeth biting delicately at my neatly manicured nail as I cackled in my head at the look on Demi's face when I finally broke her beyond repair by telling her that she was her mate's weakness. Of course, the goody too shoes were shattered and she looked like she had given up, it would only be a matter of time before she caved in and ran off, a time I hoped would be tonight as I had cleared the coasts, giving the guards breaks on specific hours so if she did decide to run off, she would do it with ease. "We should do this some other time." The words came from the man lying half-naked by my side, "You know how good you are w-" "Oh shut up." I rolled my eyes at the mere pack guard, "You are just a cheap man slut, get the hell out of my room before I pop your head off for insinuating that you want to lay again with your future Luna!" The scared man jumped off the bed at my response, an
Demi’s pov Eros's fingers trailed around my arm, the pads of his fingers slightly grazing the scars he found but I didn't flinch, I enjoyed how he grazed and suited them, making me feel those sparks. "You lied Bambi." He whispered softly making my heart skip beats, "In as much as you have kept a lot from me that I want to know, I can tell that you lied." "Eros..." "Shhh." I could tell that he was smiling, "I am trying to be patient with you, you aren't a rogue, you ran from someone, an ex-mate perhaps, or abusive parents?" I didn't answer, I was tongue-tied and bridled with shock at his discovery and I just let him as he moved, pulling me slightly away so I could sit up and he could as well, his arms were around me, beautiful greens holding my gaze, "I am sorry." "For messing up and- I am sorry, my excuse would seem minor but I couldn't help it." He spoke ardently, words cut clean bearing a softer side to him, "I want to be with you no matter what." Even to the detriment of you
Demi's pov Sadly, for the very first time, I realized that Anya didn't lie. Even if I desperately wanted it to be a lie, I wasn't. As I stalked down the hallway with the slowest steps I have ever taken, I recalled the events from my meeting Eros, and with each evolving scene, my chest constricted, my heart beating erratically. From the moment he found me, from looking at me fondly in the forest to shying away, the other wolves taking stances seeing me as a threat to him. The red patches on his skin when he touched me, the way he avoided me and how he always sneezed when around me, his sudden disappearance when we first met, he had been sick from meeting me, I made my mate sick. I wondered what might have caused his condition and aggravated it this much if there was a cure for it. For the causes, I couldn't think of anything but for the cure, I knew that if there was one, they would have gone ahead with it by now but here he was, still stuck with the condition while I, his mate,