Demi's povRumbling thunderstorms and white carnations!!!I couldn't believe what just happened.It couldn’t have been me who just fought back minutes ago, it had to be someone else.I had never been more confused in my life as I tried to get away from Anya.My sudden bravery was a huge shocker. I had made an attempt to defend myself, I suddenly had fangs. I had fangs! I never knew I had fangs and the sudden surge of power within me when I tore into her flesh was strange.What is going on?! Harlyn was as confused as I was, while tried to find my way out of the castle, what just happened back there?!I should be asking you! I retorted, I never knew we had fangs and I felt you, like I felt your presence more.I felt more united with you as well and I could feel my form, Demi! What is going on?! Harlyn was as dumbfounded as I was, but whatever it is that is happening, I am glad I could help you stand up to Anya, she has been getting on my nerves ever since.That's a fact! I agreed wit
Eros's povMates shouldn't smell like death.They shouldn't reek of the weaknesses that made you want to steer away from them when all you yearned to do was to pull them near, whisper endearing words and shower them with chaste kisses that would leave traces of red blooming on their cheeks.Hanging out with them should feel like heaven during and afterward and not like you have been pulled through hell and you have to pop pills to reach sanity and avoid death."When I meet my mate, it will be the most perfect and most beautiful meet cute ever. I will sweep her off her feet and grace her with kisses and she would never want to depart from my sight and I would never have to use any violence or unnatural means to get her to fall for me."These were my exact words ten years ago at the family dinner as I mocked my father and brother-in-law on their dark and unnatural love stories, little did I know that I would face worse.Fate surely was a cruel bastard.Biting me in the arse with my word
Eros’s povI thought about how her eyes darted everywhere whenever she spoke and, she rubbed her fingers together when she was nervous. I could hear her cute laugh when I picked up a fresh sheet, a laugh I had only heard from spying on her from outside her house for I knew that I couldn't get close and in that moment I sneezed again, a reminder of why I should never get close.I picked up another sheet.Vanilla...These were the words I wrote this time because that was what I could guess her scent was as it was hard for me to decipher. I thought about how the gowns I had carefully picked for her fitted her so perfectly, how her eyes easily welled up with tears when she was upset, and how radiant her smile was.I imagined holding her close, petting her, whispering sweet nothings in her ear, and asking about her well-being.And then I imagined snapping Dmitri's neck. I shouldn't have given her the go-ahead to date whomever she wanted knowing that I would never want a woman who isn't
Demi's povAfter a thousand “I will miss you” and a million “come back soon”Bopha and I finally pulled away from the hug we shared and Dmitri let out a quick “yay” before stepping in to hug me as well.He drew me in a deep embrace, wrapping his arms around me and Haris shouted that he wanted to join in too making Dmitri lower his arm to pull him up, we hugged like we were a big happy family.I heard a low growl, my eyes snapping open to see Eros glaring at us and we locked gazes for a moment before he turned around seething with anger with his fists closed.We all said our final goodbyes and Elara gave me some instructions on how to look after myself and Haris before going to join the others.She had suddenly came in early this morning to say she wanted to check up on Haris and look after his health and I was glad that she did.The convoy began to move, Eros didn't once look back at my way and I knew Anya wasn't going with them because she was sick and I was glad knowing she would sta
Demi’s povThere were warriors around her ransacking the place throwing things upside down.What's happening?!"Search the entire place, beneath the furniture, the drawers, and even behind the toilets! A sneaky one this thief is!" Anya instructed them pining me with her harsh gaze, "And be fast about it.""Whatever it is you are looking for, I do not have it!" I decided not to play cool, "Leave!”"You act like you own the place when you have not a Penny to your name." She laughed covering her mouth with her plan stylishly.“Leave, Anya.” I heightened my voice. “Hey kiddo." Her gaze was directed at Haris as she ignored me, “Eat all the food you both are served? You look like you breathe food and your sister looks like food is her greatest enemy."Haris quivered in fear hiding behind me, "Leave us alone, please.""Pathetic." She snorted leaning back against the chair and it was then I noticed that she had been munching on the fresh blueberries that Dmitri had sent early for me this mo
Demi's pov"come here you bitch!" His threaded his fingers in my hair grabbing onto the strands before wrapping them around his hand and using a force to twist me around.I felt his palm on my cheek next, repeatedly hitting my face ignoring the tears streaming down my cheeks."what have I always told you?!""Never to steal." My voice was muffled by my crying and swollen gums, "But I swear, I didn't take it. I have never taken what isn't mine. We are mates you have to believe me.."The next hit I felt was a spiked stick against my back and I fell to the ground from the pain of the sharp irons poking in my back worsening my already opened wounds..."How dare you insinuate that I am lying and refer to my mate as yours?!" It was a whip Nina brought down on my back this time, "You disgusting slut!"And while she whipped me accusing me of being a slut and a thief, Logan my mate stood by watching every second of it not once interrupting to put an end to the torture.I lay there trying to us
Eros's povSomething is wrong, Raphael echoed the moment we drove through the thickets traveling back to our territory, something is wrong with our Bambi...I was on alert the moment he stated his last sentence.I sat upright in the car and sharpened my senses, and then I could feel it through the frail mate bond we shared.Something was wrong and it wasn't at the castle.I picked up my phone and called Anya immediately and after the first ring, she picked up like she was waiting for me to call."Eros, you called?""When last have you seen Bambi-I mean Demi? When last did you see her?”"I didn't want to bother you with the news...""What news?" I asked abruptly my heart was already beating faster than it should and I pulled anxiously at the knot of my tie."I told you, she's trouble and she's not good for you E." She began to ramble, "That girl-""Speak up!""She ran away with her brother.."I didn't wait to hear what else it was that she had to say. I put the call to an end and mindl
Eros's povBrown That's the colour my world has been filled with ever since I stumbled upon her in the forest, brown hair with gorgeous strands that gleamed against the sunlight when she stood in the fields playing with her brother and sometimes hanging out with Bopha or Dmitri.Brown eyes that sparkled when she and Elara joked with Bopha, when her Brother, Haris climbed her back and wrapped his hands around her neck. They sparkled when with Dmitri too, it enraged me so much knowing I wanted to be like that for her.I wanted her eyes to sparkle for me.I wanted her to smile when she saw me, the smile that reached her eyes that made those browns gleam, my Bambi.I was proud of her being capable of her happiness despite the tales of pain her appearance has shown that she went through and despite what she had gone through here as well, especially with my treatment of her.My parents were going to kill me if they should find out, and the rest of my family would have my head knowing what
Demi’s pov I could feel Haris’s hand at my back, his palm rubbing small soothing patterns to calm my disorganized state while he offered words of comfort and while I was there, sprawled over the bathroom floor wearing my vulnerability and self-disgust like a second skin, my fingers shakily tapped at my phone screen dialing Bopha. “Hey babe.” she greeted excitedly the moment she picked up the phone, “Are you ready for today?” “Bopha.” I groaned in pain, my nasal congestion revealing itself as the odor clogged my nostrils. “What happened?! Are you alright?!” Her voice broke through the connection, “Don't move, I am coming right away.” The call ended and I dropped my head against the tile, its cool contrasting with my sweaty feverish skin as I registered that in all my life, I had never smelt this bad and it was like I had smelt worse than before. I shook my head and noticed Haris getting up and rushing to the sink. He picked up a small towel and ran to my side again. “Sorry sis.
Demi’s pov There wasn’t a particular reason for my stench, so if someone were to ask why I stunk, I couldn’t quite pinpoint but if I was asked to explain on a broader level, I would be able to give various reasons. I often wondered why my persistent odor still hadn’t gone even after being here for months and bathing regularly, getting on a few hygiene products and perfuming. Every other thing was changing, my wounds were healing and I looked better but the stench was still an issue that set me back on my progress to maintaining confidence. I wasn’t surprised when Elara called me aside after the meeting, she had explained that I would be moving to the other side of the pack since I had to be away from Eros and Dmitri as the rules state that neither of us was to see each other before the fight. And after she moved me in, she asked me about my stench and its origin. I have been deprived of baths for long, had poor hygiene situations even when on my period with the blood caking to
Anya's pov Fate hated me. It was against me as well as all odds of the situation and there was nothing I could do about it. No matter what I had tried, my conceived plans being carried out only brought them together and now there was going to be a duel, two men fighting for the woman I hated the most like she was some goddess that men died for. And these ones were actually willing to die for her. She looked like a woman who should be taken captive during war and enslaved with torture and not women who men went to war for. The hatred I had towards her had brewed significantly during the past few hours and I could only wish her death. I wished upon her death with pain from the deepest cursed parts of hell. I couldn't believe what was happening and I knew that Dmitri fighting Eros without Eros's powers still wouldn't deter Eros from winning as he looked so determined to win his mate. He had finally found a way to prove his sincerity to her and nothing was going to stop him. "N
Demi's pov A king should be an example. One who was firm, just, and morally upright. He shouldn't be one to make harsh decisions or engage in oppressive actions. He should be rational and not be caught fighting except otherwise and most importantly he shouldn't be perceived as weak. And in just one night, Eros broke almost all these rules all because of me and now we were at a table in an enclosed room. The only familiar faces I knew were those of Elara, Dmitri, Eros, and Anya. The rest faces were foreign, they looked older and also very important and they weren't too happy and I could tell with the gazes that were sent in my direction. "So we are trying to understand what is going on here?" It was one of the older men that spoke, "Can you explain your majesty?" The man's question was directed at Eros but his gaze was locked on me and I cowered a bit in my seat. "Face me." Eros growled, his voice was grave in a threatening way, "I can smell her fear, don't look at her, d
Anya's pov I slid into the bathroom, my eyes wandering as I locked the door to make sure that no one had followed me in. I went to the sink, producing the little bottle of green liquid that I had stashed in my purse. The time to use it was now. I had been in the ballroom observing from afar and the events of the night had angered me more than I had ever been. That ugly bitch was present, with Dmitri clinging to her side like they were a golden couple. She had dressed up which I knew was due to the influence of her best friend Bopha and I could see that she looked presentable. He was parading her around the ballroom, introducing her to whoever it was that cared about her, and in return, she smiled and acted charming pretending like she belonged here when in fact she was supposed to be dead, long gone with that idiot of a brother with her. I couldn't stand her, when I watched her in the ballroom, my chest tightened more than it should have revealing what was more than resentme
Demi's pov I grabbed the phone instantly, moving away from where I was next to Eros and I saw his eyes follow my movements as my shaky fingers slid over the screen, another message popped in. You ran away landing right in the territory of whom you are supposed to kill the? You are a Queen now, aren't you? Mated to the king, prancing around in outfits and you have forgotten about your first mate, your first love, me.... I stared at the letters, re-reading the words that they formed and I couldn't believe my eyes. I couldn't grasp what it was he was talking about and why he was acting like we were on good terms and he didn't try to kill me at any chance he got. I took in a deep breath, eyes glued to the screen as Harlyn tried to calm me as well. I had a lot of questions, a lot of thoughts ran through my mind and I so desperately wanted to steady myself not to give off the feeling that I was in danger. "Is anything the matter Bambi?" I had failed in that aspect as my reaction c
Demi’s pov I jumped slightly at the comment turning around immediately to be welcomed by the delectable scent of the person before me, amused green eyes connected with mine, a gaze from him turning my insides into mush and a trail of butterflies bursting in my belly. "Your ma-Eros." I breathed out as he straightened up, his gaze not leaving mine as he sat next to me but giving a considerable distance, "What are you doing here?" Eros didn't answer me because his gaze was still transfixed on my form, I watched as he took in a sharp intake of air, the rhythm of his chest when he blinked and opened his eyes again. He sneezed when he pulled closer to me, his fingers reaching out to graze my forehead before he crooked one to trail across where some loose strands fell. The smile on his face warmed me when he pulled in, bringing his face so close to mine. "Bambi." He groaned loud enough for us both to hear, but low enough to keep from whomever it was that would pass, "You are breathtakin
Demi's pov There was something about tonight that was magical.It wasn't the dazzling outfit that I had put on or the glimmer of the hall room from the event nor the ladies who were gorgeous, gracing the ball room.It wasn't all that.What was magical was different and it was a first.For the first time in my life, something enchanting was pointed at me, in my direction and it exuded from me affirming my thoughts.It was confidence.For the first time in my life, I had experienced confidence and the foreign yet comfortable feel settled within me rearing its presence in me announcing that it was here to stay.I first experienced it when I gazed upon my reflection in the mirror after dousing myself in perfume while Bopha had finished dressing me up.I had gazed upon myself, the urge to talk down on myself was gone and my tongue was coated with just positive words while my fingers clutched to the purse housing my phone that matched the outfit.Bopha was happier tha
Eros's pov My fingers tightened around the champagne flute instead of where I wanted them which was Dmitri's neck. I knew I would enjoy snuffing the very life out of him before cremating his body for daring to place a hand on my mate's shoulder. He looked like the happiest man in the world with a wide smile on his face as he chatted with her by his side, introducing her to who cared to look his way as his girlfriend. I hated him so much that I wanted to ruin his face with my fist before making my wolf take out his own wolf as my wolf felt every bit worse than I did. My Bambi on the other hand was easily the most stunning woman in the room. From the moment she walked in, in one of the dinner gowns I had gotten for her when we went shopping, I haven't been able to take my eyes off her. My staring at her was often interrupted by a small talk from others and Dmitri standing before her but she was too glorious to have my attention taken away from her even with the