Demi's pov We could only proceed for our activities of the day when Eros finally let go of me but not before making me promise that I will let him hold me later. We had breakfast after I cleaned up and helped Haris freshen up as well while my mate proceeded to prepare for his day. When he was ready he came to my room to pick Haris and I up and we both followed him to where he was headed. Even without him mentioning it, I knew he wanted to take me to where his attention was needed at the warrior academy and I knew most of the pack members would be there. My anxiety levels were skyrocketing when we had neared the place and all eyes were on us. I had walked quietly behind Eros with Haris by my side. No one dared say anything but I could see their malicious stares as their gaze traveled to me after greeting Eros. Some of them had their noses wrinkled and when our gazes met they immediately turned not hiding their looks of disgust. I didn't let it bother me a
Demi's pov Dmitri was standing there and as I tried to move away from Eros, my eyes followed the movement of the flower bouquet that fell from Dmitri's hand. Those fingers which previously held the flowers were tightened forming a fist and his gaze sharpened, flicking from Eros to me and back to Eros again. I could see his sharp intake of breath, the muscles on his face tensioning as he deliberated on what to do. "Please let go Eros." I breathed calmly trying to free myself as shame took over my emotions, "Please." "I think you heard her right." His voice had a sharp edge to it, "Let my girlfriend go." "I do not appreciate you addressing my mate as your girlfriend." Eros's arms loosened from around me and he stood aright, "Welcome back Dmitri." "What a pleasing sight to see...a welcome gift perhaps?" His gaze was directed at me now and I looked away not being able to stand the hurt in his eyes, "Care to tell me what's happening?" He moved closer to us, eyes
Demi's pov All efforts to convince Dmitri proved otherwise as he constantly made it known to me that he would gladly choose his mate over and over again when he hadn't even known me for up to three months and so I left him unable to convince him and also agreeing to be his date to the next ball which was coming up in a few days. He had promised to come see me later on after expressing displeasure over the fact that I shared a room next to Eros and I only agreed to see him later because my head was splitting due to the constant bickering and overthinking. You aren't thinking of picking Dmitri, are you? Harlyn asked as I took a short walk into the forest, We are fated to Eros and he's trying to get us back Demi. Going on with Dmitri would be disastrous in the long run... Tell me about it, I snorted, I never knew he was this stubborn. He didn't even budge when I tried talking about his mate... How do we get out of this situation? Harlyn asked, and why wouldn’t h
Demi's pov By the time I got to my room, I was out of breath, I opened the door gently and went in expecting to lay on the bed but the moment I turned, I yelped in surprise seeing a not-so-very happy Eros on the bed. He was sat at the edge, one leg crossed over the other with his chin resting on his hand. His brows were drawn together with a facial expression that exuded brooding and his jaw was clenched tight. I wanted to exit the room as I didn't want to do this, I wasn't ready for whatever conversation it was that we were about to have and I didnt want to argue. My head was pounding, almost splitting into two from trying to process the events of the past hour and I didnt want to add another. "What are you doing?" I asked leaning against the door. "He hasn't even been back from up to twenty-four hours and you have already switched sides?!" He dropped his leg and freed his chin directing his gaze at me. "I want to be alone, Your Majesty." My tone was clipped, “Please.” "I
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
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
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 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