Eros's pov The very first time I saw Demi in the forest, illuminated under the moonlight with her beauty radiating from within her, beaneath her appearance that told the tales of what she had borne in life which were housed in her eyes, I knew I had to protect her and show her that she was much more than her looks or what she thought of herself. But from that very moment, I couldn't do that as I wasn't man enough to be her mate. I had weaknesses which forced me to put a distance against my will, watching her from afar and wishing I was as normal as Dmitri to be with her. I had already reached a resolve to breach the untrust that she had for me and fight the weakness to be with her. A resolve that I still had doubts about. I still wanted to know if I should simply let her be with Dmitri or redeem myself and fight for her. All doubts were cleared from my mind like the disappearing fog on a cold morning when my Bambi collapsed in my arms, breaking into tears as I tried to sooth
Eros’s pov "I am sorry." She repeated again pulling gently away from me removing her face from where she had soaked my shirt with her tears, “I shouldn't have." She apologized. "It's okay." I rubbed my hand gently on her arm and I was glad that she hadn't refused my subtle touches, "Your shirt is soaked, do you want to change?" She nodded and I instantly moved to pull my shirt over my head. I laughed when she averted her gaze shyly at the shock of seeing me like that and I could see her rose tinted cheeks blooming with coy shame. "Take yours off." I handed the shirt over to her, "And change, do you need my help?" She shook her head immediately, "Can you turn around please?" I obeyed immediately knowing that she would be uncomfortable undressing in front of me. I busied myself with thinking about how I would tell her that she was moving into the castle now since the house was ruined and I know she had grown an attachment to that place but a part of me was filled with glee know
Demi's pov All eyes were on us, from the moment we walked out of the hospital and I lifted my face from his neck recognizing our surroundings. I could feel the eyes before we even saw them and when I straightened my head daring to look forward and matching their gazes, each gaze bore a gaze of hate, disdain and pure resentment. Instinctly, I hooked my hand tighter around Eros's shoulder when we walked towards the castle and amongst the troop of people that had come out of their houses to stare. I couldn't hear exactly what the whispers were but they were present in low hushed tones and different pairs of eyes scanned me. I could only imagine the scene, a tall muscular powerful man, the most powerful in the room holding a pack slave dearly like he'd do anything for her. As they bowed greeting him, their gazes turned to me with that look of hate before they went on their way or stood to stare. I half expected Eros to drop me and push me aside seeing that his pack members were ou
Eros's pov The moment I got out of my Bambi's room, I headed for the castle's kitchen and as I did, I placed my hand over my chest trying my best to steady my beating heart from its erratic movements which was impossible as I couldn't stop thinking about the events of the evening and butterflies swarmed in my belly causing a fuzzy warm feeling that had me feeling the need to sit down. She let me near her, wore my shirt and let me carry her before everyone and unknowingly to her, that was a way of me staking my claim. There might be talks and whispers but they wouldn't dare let it get to me as they know that an Alpha wouldn't joke about his Luna. The glee I felt from hanging out with her overrid my worry as I saw that there were already red spots arising on my skin which I had hoped she hadn't noticed. I sneezed a couple of times while coming down the stairs and I made a mental note to take some extra shots of my med before bed so as to calm the effects of associating with her. A
Eros’s Pov I knocked on her door softly and after a few seconds she came to it, opening it gently while hiding behind. "Why are you hiding Bambi?" I asked letting myself in and closing the door, "Did anything happen?" "She has nothing to wear and why do you call her Bambi?" I turned to see the little man on the bed giving me a wary look and I smiled looking back at his sister to she that she had cast the blanket over her, wrapping her whole body with it. "Please don't laugh." She mumbled softly seeing the amusement on my face and she began to walk back to the bed wobbling in the process as it was difficult for her to walk. "I brought you a shirt." I stifled a laughter when her eyes lit up at the prospects of having something other than a blanket. She poked her hand from under, taking it and hurriedly running to the bathroom to change. "You carried my sister the other night." Haris turned to me the moment you left, "But you aren't as nice as Big Dmitri, are you?" I
Anya's pov I never thought that in my entire life, my plan would backfire on me this bad. From wanting her dead to her moving into the castle and it all happened because of a plan I orchestrated. I swirled the wine in my glass cup, before downing it and wincing at the sour taste as it stung my throat. I needed to get more, I needed something stronger than this to fight the pain I felt. I didn't know if to go for a run or find who to tear apart. I needed to take out my anger and the person I wanted to unleash it on was far away from me, probably in the arms of my man, languishing and enjoying his attention. I had never known shame so deep as I did when he almost ran mad at the fact that she was responding slowly to treatment which was easily solved as fate was on her side, surviving that fire and waking up in a few hours was more than a weak wolf could pull off. Maybe she's using more spells than we are! We need to act fast Anya! My wolf Tira spoke, Raphael is supposed to be m
Demi's pov Morning came sooner than I had expected, the sun rays streamed through the open windows teasing my eyelids and I opened them to receive its warmth. My gaze trailed to where Haris lay in his room, he was still asleep and I smiled knowing that he had slept peacefully in that soft bed. I turned to the other side of the bed, rubbing my hand over my face to get rid of the sleepiness and my lips slowly stretched in a smile reminiscing the events of the past hours. They had been filled with Eros, just Eros. His kindness and softness, his gentility, his care and protectiveness. The way he showed how capable he was as a mate yet my mind was divided on what was happening. I still didn't know why he hadn't accepted me in the beginning and even if I did, would I forgive him? My thoughts shifted to how bad he was in the beginning, ignoring me, telling me that I wasn't fit to be his, and ruining my moments with Dmitri. On the other hand, Dmitri had been n
Demi's pov All my appetite was lost when I learned about the incident and knowing that it was my fault made me want to disappear as I knew that rumors would be flying around now that I was bad luck. Eros had asked me to follow him to his office if I'd be comfortable with it and I wished I had declined. He was inside discussing what had happened while I stood outside with Haris per my will. The castle was busy now and people were moving around, I could hear their whispers of how this had never happened before and they were sure that it was my presence with evil spirits around me that caused it. I could feel the stares and some were brave enough to wag their fingers. It became so unbearable that I grabbed Haris's hand and pulled him along with me trying to find a place to hide and eventually we entered a room that looked like a drawing room. I shut the door close and motioned for Haris to take a seat on the chair while I leaned against the wall with my head resting on my arm.
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