Demi’s pov He had snatched my date's plate and cut up the steak for me carefully and he was so intentional about the action like he wanted to impress or win me He devised a way for me to have the cut of meat without having to worry about ease due to the nature of my limbs. A small simper grew on my lips and I looked towards Dmitri, the smile vanishing immediately seeing that the frown on his face had deepened and then I realized how inappropriate Eros had acted. First of all, he shouldn't be here and now he was acting like he cared trying get me to eat meat while sabotaging a date with someone who doesn't care about my appearance or my odor while my mate on the other hand completely disregarded me, made it clear that he wanted nothing to do with me and I could be with anyone of my choice. Dmitri even got me flowers while Eros filled my heart with hurt. "Thank you your majesty but I am content with what my date has offered me." I used my good hand to stretch the plate back to D
Demi's pov What do you even see in her? Those words were imprinted on my mind, echoing in my head and I could feel the irritation in his voice scraping at my hearing with each step I took toward the outhouse. I had a lot of questions running through my mind questioning my birth, my existence and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding my life. Fate was cruel to me in all ways, throwing my life around like a dice on a jagged end with each tumble revealing a deep slash. I was the weak wolf, the rejected one, the ugly one, the wolf who never shifted. The one who never had friends to play with, who got betrayed and was never good enough to invite anywhere. I was the stinky wolf, the amputee, and yet again rejected after finding out that I was mates with the Alpha king, and now that someone dared show compassion my way, he ruined it all. I had overcome my fears of men a bit fearing what Logan did to me might happen again, I forced myself to quell my thoughts and went on a date o
Demi’s pov "What are you doing here?!" There was urgency in my voice as I looked around with panic growing in my chest, "Gosh!" Eros stood before me, hands crossed on his chest assuming a predatory stance that I had seen before from Logan which made me want to cower but I stood still holding his mean gaze, expecting an answer to my question. "Your date went well I suppose?" There was a devious smirk on his lips, and the mean glint in his eyes increased seeing the frown on my face. I frowned deeper, clutching my fingers so hard that I was sure my knuckles whitened with the force. A force I wanted to exert by punching his perfect face and wiping off that arrogant expression. "You reek of him, disgusting!" His nostrils flared picking up on the fact that I still somewhat smelled of Dmitri as I had spent time with him. "Leave." I pronounced before turning to walk past him but then I felt fingers on my arm, gripping my flesh and turning me back to face him and I so hated how the spark
Demi's pov A slight smile played on my lips as I watched Haris play from the comfort of my bed. I was happier just from looking at him. He looked healthier, brighter, and happier as well. He had food, clean clothes, and opportunities to play with the other kids from the pack but he chose to stay with me and I knew it was because he feared being bullied like in the other pack. And I understood very well. It was enough for me that he was in a safer environment and for a while, the symptoms of his rare illness hadn't surfaced again leaving my heart at peace on not having to worry about that part of him. Ever since the night Eros ruined my date and belittled me, I had come down with a slight fever, nightmares, and panic attacks were the order of my activities, and my hand stump ached more as well as my wounds because the emotional toil on me slowed down my healing process. And through all these, it was Bopha and Elara with me as well as Haris as always. Dmitri had been around pa
Demi's pov When Dmitri had come earlier proposing a picnic, I hadn't known he wanted it that very day and I didn't have it in me to decline because I knew it was necessary for me to step out of the house. I was feeling nauseous from my fever and wondering about Eros and his wolf seeing me not being able to take my mind off what the outcome would be. Knowing that Eros was a powerful man I could tell that he could be brutal if he wanted to be but I had never experienced his brutality nor did I know how violent he could get unnecessarily. I feared what he would do and Bopha had told me earlier that ever since our date night, he wasn't seen only if necessary and she also stated that Anya had been looking for him. I couldn't care less where he went or if he went missing. I didn't care how he felt about me being close to Dmitri and I didn't think I should fear what he would do, the worst he could do was throw me out or kill me. That sounds terrifying. But I didn't think I should
Demi’s pov I complimented his cooking and baking skills and he expressed the thought of showing me how to do all that he could some day. "So how old are you?" He asked. "Twenty-two." I muffled through my third cupcake, "How about you?" "I am three years older than you are." "Hmm, old." He laughed, "What's your wolf's color, I am curious about that." "She doesn't have a wolf," Haris answered before I could speak and he went back to munching on a meat stick like he didn't just give off vital information about me. "Sorry about asking that." Dmitri apologized immediately, "I should really mind myself at times." "It's fine." I immediately told him, "I don't have a wolf physically but I can feel her. Her name is Harlyn." "That's a really pretty name." He complimented, "As pretty as yours." We continued the rest of the picnic, making small talk and playing and I learnt a lot about him as I still refused to talk about myself. By the time we were done, it was night and darkness had
Demi's pov The howls didn't stop neither did the dreams of his sharp greens haunting me and husky voice echoing in my head. Even in his absence, I could feel him. I could perceive his scent almost to the point that I could taste it on my tongue, his pretty eyes were engraved in my vision, my skin had refused to forget the pads of his fingers where he once grazed us and everything around me reminded me of him. It was maddening. To want someone who hates you and you are to hate in return. It was ridiculous seeing another man while wishing it was the other before me and to worsen it all, he didn't seem to care. Eros didn't care. The howling of his wolf at night got me thinking that he did, it made me wonder if there was something stopping him from being with us. A reason he had refused to share but seeing him socialize with others, watching him from the shadows remaining hidden as he stated while I watched him with another woman noticing the way she got close to him, her lashes
Demi's povThere was no grumbling,No Snark remarks,Nor was there flipping of the table.It was just stark silence, not from the occupants of the table but from the king with a frown etched on his face as he had taken his seat commencing the dinner.His gaze was directed at Dmitri and me with his food untouched growing as cold as his stare while everyone dug into theirs speaking about their businesses which I couldn't quite understand.I just tried to enjoy my food and Dmitri's whispers in my ear trying to carry me along while I aimed not to be a bore or a disturbance.I could tell that the occupants at the table desperately needed the king's input but what they got were grunts and nods while his scowl intensified, eyes never leaving Dmitri and I.What’s his problem? Harlyn asked when I fed her in on what was happening, He acts jealous yet he berates us.You are right! I won’t pay him attention either way, I voiced out to her, he doesn’t deserve our attention…Eros's eyes narrowed i
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