Demi's pov I angled myself deeper into the shrubs, my eyes trained on them with my heart drumming against its encase causing a frantic rhythm.Eros and Anya began to speak, I could notice a considerable distance between them as they stood with their backs against me, their conversation flowed around pack duties, and their body language was casual stating a relationship of duties and friendship but not desire.How sure can you be?I continued to watch them intently, listening attentively to what they were discussing so I could find out more about their relationship."Have you decided on what color of suit you should wear to the party?" I heard Anya say as she moved closer to him but Eros didn't flinch, he maintained his stiff composure, "I was thinking we should match."There was a pause and he said nothing for a moment."That isn't a bad idea." He stated in a gruff yet polite tone, "But why are we matching?""You are taking me as your date silly." She laughed and h
Demi’s pov I didn't stop running till I got to the place where we resided, I opened the door, got in, and ran into the bathroom immediately. I walked to the mirror and took a good look at myself.Don't do anything stupid Demi, Harlyn pleaded but I blocked her out focusing solely on myself.I felt stupid.I took a bath and put on a nice dress, I left the comfort of a bed when I had never had such privileges and went out to seek a man who thought I was a mere distraction.The tears fell rolling down my cheeks as I slid down on the bathroom floor with the pangs of another rejection hitting me. He didn't need to do it verbally or break the bond. His relationship with Anya and his calling me a nuisance was enough.I was stupid enough to believe that there'd be something else between me and him after Logan had shown me that I would never be wanted.I was ugly, broken, useless, and weak, there was no way a sane man would want me and I didn't even deserve the love I desperately seek.I jus
Demi's pov I wanted to change my mind about attending the party but I couldn't because that would make Bopha feel bad.I sat still, averting my gaze from the mirror and staring at my fingers as she brushed my hair, running the bristles down the strands with soft strokes.I had picked a simple flowy gown out of the ones that lined my wardrobes. I didn't know how they got there but I was glad I had more clothes.It had long sleeves and a high neck that covered my scars and flowed from the waist with fullness to cover how scrawny and imperfect I was.I had let her apply lipstick for me and powder my face a bit.I loved the look on it even though I felt weird because I was never exposed to such luxuries.When I had taken my bath earlier, I had scrubbed and scrubbed till my skin was almost red and my healing wounds had peeled but I didn't care.I just wanted not to stink .I wanted Eros to look my way.I needed to be wanted by him."All done." Bopha tapped my head and si
Demi’s povBopha had informed me that the party wouldn't take place inside the castle because it was an outdoor party.She rattled on about how much fun we would have but as we got close, the feelings of excitement sprouting in my belly due to her Ardor turned sore and there was suddenly a lump in my throat when I tried to swallow.I could hear the chatter as we stepped towards them, getting closer to the venue and I wanted to run off in the other direction.Breathe Demi, Harlyn tried to calm me, we are free from Logan, and even if it's hard to accept, this place better for us despite our mate not wanting us and people hating us.You are right, I agreed with her, we need to live once in a while right?Yes! Now go on and have fun. She cheered me on and I suddenly felt my anxiety disappear, I took in deep breaths to calm myself expecting to have fun as Harlyn said.___I wasn't having any fun. I wanted to leave because the moment I got here, Bopha was snatched from my side as they nee
Demi's pov Breathe One word, in one breath pronounced the huskiest yet most alluring male voice I had ever heard with sparks rising against my scalp as I felt fingers tips slower massage in soothing movements between the strands of my hair. I wanted to drown in the voice that overshadowed the terrible laugh but green eyes were replaced with blue eyes and those fingers on my scalp came to my neck squeezing tightly with a sneer leering in my face and a horrid laughter sounding yet again in my ear. I screamed out as my throat constricted from the harsh grip. Embers seared my skin as he forced me down on the scorching coals. "Please...I wouldn't do it again, I promise." Haris's screams harmonized with mine as I trashed against the hot coals kicking and fighting with every ounce of strength that I possessed. I could feel my chest tightening again, Intake of air became a draining chore and my fingers waved to clutched onto something for support that will pull me from the darkness
Demi’s pov There wasn't any word from him as he walked towards my bedroom, he walked in it with a sigh and gently laid me on the bed. I memorized the way he lifted my head laying it against the pillows, he held my gaze as he smoothed my hair out of my face and gently tucked it behind my ear. And then, he turned his head, a violent sneeze coming from him that made him step back. "Sorry." I murmured but he said nothing and I watched as he straightened up, not casting me a glance before turning to head for the door. "Eros." I called to him before he could reach the door and he turned his head, "Stay please." I donee my request was bold and it seemed to catch him off guard as I recognized the hesitation in his eyes. My gaze wandered to his hands planted my his side, fingers balled into fists like he was restraining himself from something internally. I laid there watching him hoping that he wouldn't refuse. I had him here now, he was with me and this is the first proper interaction
Demi's pov I had a friend when I was younger, way younger than this before my early teens and he was the most heart warming person I had met then. He had golden hair that reminded me of the sun and pretty blue eyes. His smile was nice and soft making me safe as he had looked at me with kindness back then and kindness was all I had wished for while I tried not to be the weird kid of the pack. While other kids bullied me, he did the opposite and cared for me. My parents Were still alive then and even if we were still omegas and looked down upon, life was better because they loved me and I loved them as well. The kid and I had met back then when his pack came visiting and he had left his parents to come to play with me while the other kids gave him weird looks about why he would associate with the dirty omega. He never cared and didn't pay attention to their words. He only intensified hanging out with me more throughout the week that they stayed. He told me stories about the
Demi’s pov I had to tell Bopha Everything excluding my former life. I just gave her a brief breakdown of what had happened and also excluded Anya's abusive nature towards me because I didn't want any problems. "This is unlike him." Her brows were furrowed as she leaned against the headboard with her hands behind her head, "Are you sure you are mates?" "Positive." I nodded remembering the sparks I felt and everything that had happened before and after that, "Why do you ask?" "His Majesty has always been enthusiastic about getting a mate so him acting strangely towards you is weird." Because it's me, I am the issue here, I am not worthy of being by his side or being Luna. And ever since that night, Harlyn had gone quiet as well. Each of us took time to reflect on how miserable we were and how no one wanted us. "You know what." Bopha got up from the bed and walked to the dressing mirror, her hand going over the table to find her hair clip, "We are going for a walk." "I am goo
Demi's pov In movies, there is a part where the character freezes while every other scene goes on behind while the character stares into space absorbing the shock of what had just happened. This was me at the moment. From the moment I found Haris like that, every other thing was like a blur. I could hardly make out my screams as I stared at his face noticing that his eyes had begun to roll back. There was more heaviness to him when I tried lifting him off the ground to the best of my abilities. I could hear my name, I didn't know if it was Bopha or Eros. I could hear the footsteps and Haris being pulled away from my arm with a voice barking out orders while I tried my best to follow them to see where my brother was being taken. And now, I stood aloof before the hospital door, paralyzed by shock, barely recognizing the presence of my mate behind me as the door was shut while Haris was still being wheeled into the emergency ward. "Bambi." Eros whispered crossing his arm over my
Leo's pov Our little Haris was awake but his recuperation was slow. That wasn't something that bothered me as all that mattered was that he was alive and well.He was responding well but slowly to treatment and he couldn't eat yet as his system had to be flushed first and then he was observed without food before being moved to liquids.The doctors had said the poison found in his system was very toxic and Haris was too weak to recount what it was he remembered.My dear friend and Luna, Demi was sad and crestfallen. She walked around like she had the world on her shoulders and I couldn't recall the last time I had noticed a smile on her face.I knew what was bothering her, Aside from the fact that her brother was sick, she was worried about her former mate showing up and I was worried as well.Demi had gone through a lot, her scars, the look haunting her eyes as well as all the stories she confided in me about were enough proof and I couldn't imagine her getting in th
Demi's pov In movies, there is a part where the character freezes while every other scene goes on behind while the character stares into space absorbing the shock of what had just happened.This was me at the moment.From the moment I found Haris like that, every other thing was like a blur.I could hardly make out my screams as I stared at his face noticing that his eyes had begun to roll back. There was more heaviness to him when I tried lifting him off the ground to the best of my abilities.I could hear my name, I didn't know if it was Bopha or Eros. I could hear the footsteps and Haris being pulled away from my arm with a voice barking out orders while I tried my best to follow them to see where my brother was being taken.And now, I stood aloof before the hospital door, paralyzed by shock, barely recognizing the presence of my mate behind me as the door was shut while Haris was still being wheeled into the emergency ward."Bambi." Eros whispered crossing his arm over my shoulde
Demi's pov Ever since I met Leo, I didn't completely feel out of place anymore. It was refreshing having a friend who is an omega just as I am. Our frequencies are the same and I relate more to him than any other person since coming here.Bopha and Eros are higher-ups, Eros even if he's mated to me, he's still a king and Bopha is a healer. Anytime I felt like opening up to them about myself, I'd feel bad and shut up.I knew that I would be judged especially if they knew what had been done to me and I would probably be thrown out.Harlyn had warned that our mate and friend would never think of us that way but I just couldn't help but think like that any time I felt the urge to tell them.But with Leo, it was different, I felt safe having someone just like me around and Eros didn't mind us hanging out so when Bopha was busy with her training and I was done with my sessions, I hung out with Leo in the garden and with Haris as well and Haris was very comfortable around him.I hung out w
Eros's pov"Good girl."Harlyn whimpered softly at the praise as Raphael nipped the side of her neck with his snout, licking at her fur to soothe her. She leaned in his touch making us both proud that our mate was relying on us and as she began to relax further, the aura she gave off seemed more peaceful than agitated as was the case when my Bambi first gave her control."Do you feel better?" He crossed over her running his tongue on her side, marking her with his scent as he still hadn't figured hers out but the ongoing treatment our mate had received for the past few weeks made things easier and my treatment was improving my state as well with smells, "Don't look away when I speak to you Harlyn." He nipped gently at her fur, "You are my equal, my queen." He ran his face up to her neck, pressing his against hers so their faces were close to each other, "You own me.""Thank you y-""It's Raphael." He corrected leaning away from her, "Ra-pha-el.""But-""No buts." He shook his head, "C
Demi's pov"Catch!"Metal flashed in light as the object being thrown at me went through the air, I projected my good hand to catch it while I tried to maintain balance due to my coursing adrenaline but instead, I fell to the ground softly with a thud, the object falling as well clanging against the floor, it was a dagger.""First lesson." The hand of my tutor was already outstretched to me, I placed mine on his and he held onto me, pulling me up, "Learn to catch.""How do I do that with one hand?" I sighed looking down at my arm sling, "It's impossible.""Bambi." He whispered, "Pick the dagger and throw it at me." He moved back, putting the distance between us."But E-""Throw it." He commanded.I picked it up, and obeyed by flinging it as far as I could before closing my eyes and waiting for a scream, "Open your eyes, Bambi." I did and looked in shock at the dagger in his hold, he had caught it mid-way by the blade with one hand."How did you do that?""Training, reflexes and I did
Demi's pov I couldn't remember falling asleep in Eros's arms, I had awoken to see his arms woven around me, his magnificent scent enveloping me and his eyelids shut signifying that he too was deep asleep. Soft snores were coming from him and I stayed still for a moment admiring his lovely, beautiful features wondering how on earth I was lucky to be mated to him. I watched him for a while, smiling at his sleeping form before slowly easing myself from his hold so I could slide away from his side and get down from the bed. I could feel my eyes swollen from all the crying, there was a light ache in the right part of my head and my throat was dry. I walked to Haris's room to check up on him. My brother was fast asleep and I patted his head for a while before going out and moving towards the sitting room. Ever since the bomb had been dropped on me, I hadn't had time to think clearly neither had Harlyn and I had enough time to think now but one thing I was certain of was that there
Demi's pov I must have passed out. One moment my breathing level was elevating more than normal, my chest felt constricted and I was pulled into darkness and the next, my eyes had snapped open catching the view of a worried Eros and Elara above me. They muttered words at me but I didn't hear as my mind went back to the news of me being a cursed red wolf. Harlyn should have been orange, pink, black even, anything but a cursed red wolf and now I believed I was on the verge of entering a worse version of my life than I had ever encountered. I had been hated for being a weak omega and now I was a strong red wolf, a mass weapon of destruction. "You should sit up." Eros moved behind me and his hands came to my back, "Easy." He whispered when he began to help me lift, "Elara, water please." She was gone as soon as he ordered and came back with a glass of clear liquid, my throat itched in anticipation at the sight, and I opened my mouth eagerly when Eros got the glass and brought it to
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