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
Anya's povI couldn't control the rage surging within me, the tips of my fingers itched with the need to grab and break something. My claws threatened to come out ready to claw at that beastly girl's ugly face and rip at her neck ending her for good.I grabbed the flower vase on the table and swung my arm throwing it against the wall, wincing at the satisfying sound of ceramics crashing against the wall and the broken pieces falling. "Argh!" I kicked at the seat screaming with my fingers pulling at my hair, "That disgusting wench!"My plan failed, it had failed woefully and Eros wouldn't even look at me.I had put everything in place to make sure that she's wiped off the surface of the earth.She and that miserable pig she calls her brother but the stupid rogues I hired just had mess it all up and let Eros pick on them.They weren't even supposed to be back this early!"Ugh! Damn them! And damn that stinky bitch! And damn Eros for not looking my way!" I screamed scratching at my ha
Demi's povMy soul's resilience was something that had begun to irritate me by now.It’s will to live contrasted with my will to die and that combination wasn't supposed to belong in one body. I had never been so irritated opening my eyes expecting to see the pearly gates of the heavens only to see white ceilings.I had already imagined what type of gowns I wished to wear and what to eat. I had envisioned playing with Haris, seeing my parents, and finally saying bye to earth but you could imagine my disappointment being hit with the regular smell of antiseptic, the view of white ceilings hitting me, and the realization that I didn't die.I lived without recollection of what I had gone through to get here.I only remember saying bye to my friends and taking Haris's hand and from then on everything from black.I had wished for death and not fragments of my memory to be removed.I turned a bit to my side, wincing at the pain spanning across my back and my gaze fell on the bed next to m
Demi's povI got discharged the next morning and I was filled with relief as I couldn't sleep the night before after the visit from Anya and her mother. I knew there was every possibility that they could storm into the outside house as well but that would take a while as they would want to lay low to cover their tracks.And now I was on my way back with my brother, Bopha and Elara."Why are we stopping?" I said to Bopha and Elara when we suddenly halted before the door, "Aren't we going in?""You might want to go in alone.." Bopha muttered holding on to Haris's hand, "I will take him for ice cream.""And I will drop the supplies before you go in.” Elara added entering as well and I could only guess that maybe Dmitri was in there preparing something special as he loved grand gestures.I stood outside patiently with a smile on my face, while rubbing my fingers together and when Elara got out, she signaled at me to go in and quietly followed Bopha and Haris when we bade goodbyes.I too
Demi's povI twirled around in the field, the wind swept gently at the hem of my white gown and I loved the way the rays of the sun warmed my skin. I laughed seeing that I had both of my hands and my skin was pure and unblemished.Am I in heaven?I could hear birds chirping, they flew above my head, all of them of different colors with cute halos above their heads and I guessed I would call them halo birds.They flew in a certain direction, their songs calling out to follow them and I did, spreading my arms out and chasing them as fast as I could running and laughing.They stopped at a certain place in the field with a beautiful bush crowned with red flowers and before my eyes, the bush parted revealing the most beautiful wolf I had ever seen. It was a beautiful red wolf with sparkling brown eyes.I felt connected to her in that instant and she walked towards me gently as I bent a bit to her level and reached out to stroke her soft red fur. She purred at my touch, "You are so beautif
Demi's povIt was Anya and Her mother standing outside the door with fake bright smiles on their faces and I wondered if they had nothing better to do than pick on me.Anya wore a bright red dress and she looked gorgeous with her straight hair and lovely face. Little wonder that Eros chose her over me, I didn't look like that. No amount of makeovers or surgeries would ever make me look like that.I was just plain, ugly, and handicapped.Her mother was a beautiful older version of her and she was dressed in bright colours and in her hand was a big bag that didn't match her outfit."What do you want here?!"They never answered my question but instead pushed past me and maneuvered their way into the house leaving me at the door.I closed it without protesting and walked up to meet them wondering what they had in mind and how this meeting would end."Oh look at all these mother." Anya huffed walking to the table and she drew out a seat, taking it, "Who would put so much work in to please
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