Bopha's pov I got off the phone with His Majesty and clasped my hand in excitement, my cheeks swelled from the smile stretching across my lips when I squealed, jumping up and down at the message he just dropped. I couldn't have been happier than I felt at the moment. I quickly texted the necessary people I had to get in contact with to make the plan he just laid out for me as it would be easier to execute with the help I would get. I was swarming with glee on the insides at how fortunate my best friend Demi was. I was glad that despite what she had faced on getting here even with keeping the pain underneath as I was sure that there was a lot that she didn't talk about from her past and present, by present I meant Anya. She was malicious and delusional enough to go out of her way to harm Demi but each time I asked her if she was putting her through hell, she was quick to push the matter aside and move our discussions to other things that were far away from w
Eros's pov The moment my Bambi stepped out of the store in all her delectable splendor to meet me in the waiting room, it was as if my world at been turned upside down and reochestrated with my very breath being knocked out of me a thousand times. She truly was a sight to behold. "You are gorgeous sis." Haris jumped down from where he was sat by my side, he didnt pronounce the world gorgeous well but the message was well passed across as I watched my Bambi bend over to receive his hugged, there was a growing smile to her face that intensified my heart beat. I couldn't say a word as I took in her appearance, my gaze appreciating all of her existence. I had always done my appreciation from afar but now I could do it with her near me and it was far more different. Even if I mourned the loss of my shirt on her, the gown ardoning her perfectly complemented her beautiful build and I resisted the urge to tell her to twirl for me. Her hair had the strands I had don
Demi's pov I didnt expect to be taken to the jewelry store neither did I expect in my life that I would ever have the privilege to try on the most expensive luxurious pieces of rare stones that were more luxurious than what Logan got for Nina and what Anya had always worn. I had to protest at some point, seeing the steep amounts on the price tags till Eros ordered them to bring in the pieces without the tags and distracted me with a kiss on my forehead to cease my complaining while the attendants matched the pieces on my necks and wrists trying to find which one best suited me. And while all these went on, Eros stole Haris away to the watch section for men claiming that he needed something to match his cuteness. Haris happily followed promising to show me what he got while I waited nervously with the attendants bringing in more pieces despite the pile of jewelry boxes already growing. I didnt think I deserved all these, the finery and luxury were something a person like me should
Demi's pov I wiped my hand over my face, my palm catching at a wet spot on my cheek making me realize that I had been crying. I hurriedly my palm over my cheeks again to do away with any trace of me crying as I didn't want Eros to get worried and drill me with questions. You should get going, Harlyn advised, they'd be looking for you all over the place now... And she was right because the moment I stepped out and ventured into the space retracing my steps, my eyes caught a distressed Eros with Haris by his side frantically conversing with the shop attendant and I could see a security guard next to them. I hurried my steps wanting to reach them quickly to avoid a dramatic scene and at that moment, Eros looked towards my direction and I gave a small smile enjoying How relief took over his features, his tenseness vanishing and being replaced with tenderness as he immediately began to saunter towards me dragging Haris along. "Are you alright?" He placed his free hand on my shoulder
Demi's pov I murmured slightly at the light tap on my shoulders and went I felt the sparks, I opened my eyes slowly to see Eros near me trying to get me to wake. "Are we there yet?" I moved my hand rubbing my eyes with my fingers in circular motions to clear my drowsiness. "Yes, Bambi." He smiled, "Do you want to stay in the car for a while and rest?" I nodded immediately, glad that he asked and he stepped down after a quick "I will be back." while he was away I slept some more trying to regain my strength as I was exhausted. ____ By the time Eros was back, I was well rested and Haris was awake as well. He got the door for us, Haris jumped down excitedly and Eros put out his hand, I placed mine in his and he let me down from the car slowly. "Where is this place?" I asked looking around and marveling at the huge building before me. "Take a guess." I looked at the building to see beautiful carved-out letters attached to the top that read out the word
Demi's pov I eyed Eros shyly as he worked on his plate, my tongue tied, twisting in shame as I contemplated if to ask him for help or not knowing that we were in public and I didn't want to embarrass him. "Here you go, Bambi." He let out a sigh with a small smile gracing his lips and he picked up his dish switching it with mine, "Eat up." I looked down at the plate, a dainty grin forming on my face as I realized that all that cutting wasn't for his comfort but for mine, as he had cut the tender meat into tiny pieces as well as the broccolini. I swallowed lightly picking up my spoon, muttering a thank you before I began to eat slowly. "What's your favorite color?" He asked suddenly as we ate, "What do you like doing? Tell me about you." I dropped my spoon gently and cleared my throat not knowing what to tell him as I hated talking about myself and I didn't even know what my favorite colour was. The only thing I knew was that I loved Haris and I hated pain as I had been accustom
Anya's pov I wiped the sweat off my brow, dismissing the new warriors that had been training and my gaze trailed on them as they marched off the field in an orderly manner as I had instructed. I congratulated myself for a job well done. Eros would be so impressed when he sees their performances as well as the new strengths they had recognized within themselves that would prove to further strengthening the pack's army. Today had really been successful, I did well with the warriors as well as my plans in ruining the gifts that Eros had gotten for his bitch of a mate. I climbed up the steps gingerly, feeling as happy as I felt in the morning when I had received the news that all had gone well. The attendants accompanying the goods were injured and I made sure rumours were spread for people to talk about how this had never happened which would cast doubts and self blame in the heart of Demi when she hears. A maid had whispered about her crying which proved that my
Anya's pov I burned down her house only for Eros to move her in. I ruined the surprise for her only for him to take her on a date to the human world and now news about them was everywhere like she was his beloved. I couldn't even think of any more plans than killing her but if I did, I would be found out and Eros would kill me. I was planning on winning him over as well as his family so they would all be in support of him making me Luna and so I had to thread with caution as I had been doing always. My phone rang across the room and immediately went to get it as it was the special ringtone I had set specifically for when Eros calls me that rang out. "Hello E." I picked up immediately. "Anya." He responded, "You must have seen the tabloids, contact our public relations team, reputation management team as well our legal team. I want those posts taken down and wiped off immediately! In as much as it gladdens me to show off my Bambi, I would love to protect her for now as she isn't
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