Demi’s povI felt the person's presence by my bedside, humming to herself.I could feel the line connected to my arm being moved and then she proceeded to check my other vitals."Oh, I know you are awake." She whispered sounding so soft yet audible. She released the line from my hand and brought it down, "Rest well dear, you will be back on your feet in no time."She kept the arm gently and soon I heard retreating steps and the door being closed.After waiting a while to be sure that she was gone, I opened my eyes and carefully let myself down, my feet touched the soft plush rug creating a soothing feel to the skin and a contented sigh left my lips.I stood firmly, marking my balance before going over to where Haris lay and my eyes softened when I looked at him.I couldn't remember him being this peaceful in his sleep, his breathing was normal, his face looked calm and he looked like he had enough to eat these past few days as evidence for my thoughts, I could see his hand with his fi
Demi's pov After, the cruel she-wolf who I was yet to know what name she went by took her leave. I stayed on the floor, my head buried between my knees with tears rolling down my cheeks at the thought of me being a problem to my mate.I stink.Months without a proper wash, being injected with different potions to weaken me, poor living conditions, no food or rotten food, and terrible punishments all contributed to my bad smell which will definitely take a long while to wash off if I could ever wash the stench off.I was ugly.The scars were there and evident on every part of me, marking my face, back, hands, and entire body creating a hideous look to my being.I was weak.I didnt have my wolf, I was twenty-two and I hadn't Shifted. My wolf was only present in my head which led to people calling me a wild loony.I could feel Haris's hand on me as I cried, his small palm rubbing my back in attempt to soothe me, "It's okay sis, it's not your fault." I smiled through my tea
Demi’s povAfter waiting a long while, the door to my room creaked open and the woman came in giving me an opportunity to look at her for the first time.She offered me a smile, one that matched her dazzling angelic face. Her hair was white, pulled back and tied in a bun. Her blue eyes twinkled when her smile widened and she walked over to where Haris was."Oh, my little cutie is asleep already." She rubbed her hand over his head, "Sleep well dear."She sounded like a fairy godmother and her presence eased me."I am Elara And how are you doing today dear?" Her attention was turned to me as she got closer to my bedside, "I know your hand was hurt, do you mind telling me all about it?"In as much as I found her calming, I cowered away in fear as she brought her hand out to touch my forehead and she dropped it to her side, a sad look on her face."You know I have a daughter your age." She began to speak in her sweet soft tone, "Sweet girl she is, just like you are. But she's away for her
Demi's pov Elara's words had sparked a flicker of hope in my mind and I found myself grabbing the bag and heading out to find the bathroom with the prepared bath.I entered one of the rooms and my nostrils picked up the scents of lavenders leading me to the bathroom and when I opened it I saw the most luxurious bath I had ever had the opportunity to lay eyes upon.I hurriedly stripped out of my patient clothes.I wore the cover she had talked about over my arm wincing at the dull ache before sliding into the bathtub, a contended smile came across my lips and I sighed as soon as the warmth of the water grazed my skin and the scent of lavender drowned my nostrils."This is divine," I muttered using my fingers to play with the bubbles that formed on the water then I reached out to the washcloth so I could clean myself.I had difficulty wiping myself because of my arm but I still managed to do it.I scrubbed my hair, and my face, and dragged the clothes across my armpit
Demi’s povThe moment my bare foot touched the grass, I felt like running. I could feel the cool night breeze against my skin and when I looked up to the sky, the moon shone in full glory, casting its rays across the earth.Go on, Harlyn urged.I began to walk, barefooted against the ground and I walked in the direction away from the castle even if I was tempted to go there but I couldn't risk being seen and I knew that my mate may or may not be in that direction.My insides turned at the thought of seeing him again and this time it could be him in human form, I couldn't stomach the rejection that would come, the disdain in his eyes when he would look at me and the desperation in me would disgust him.I ventured deeper into the wounds, the moon cast an ethereal glow across the grounds and the smell of fresh grass teased me.As I walked I could hear soft growls and grunts, I followed the sound moving closer, a scent teasing me sweeping me off my feet.It was him and against my wish, my
Demi's pov I angled myself deeper into the shrubs, my eyes trained on them with my heart drumming against its encase causing a frantic rhythm.Eros and Anya began to speak, I could notice a considerable distance between them as they stood with their backs against me, their conversation flowed around pack duties, and their body language was casual stating a relationship of duties and friendship but not desire.How sure can you be?I continued to watch them intently, listening attentively to what they were discussing so I could find out more about their relationship."Have you decided on what color of suit you should wear to the party?" I heard Anya say as she moved closer to him but Eros didn't flinch, he maintained his stiff composure, "I was thinking we should match."There was a pause and he said nothing for a moment."That isn't a bad idea." He stated in a gruff yet polite tone, "But why are we matching?""You are taking me as your date silly." She laughed and h
Demi’s pov I didn't stop running till I got to the place where we resided, I opened the door, got in, and ran into the bathroom immediately. I walked to the mirror and took a good look at myself.Don't do anything stupid Demi, Harlyn pleaded but I blocked her out focusing solely on myself.I felt stupid.I took a bath and put on a nice dress, I left the comfort of a bed when I had never had such privileges and went out to seek a man who thought I was a mere distraction.The tears fell rolling down my cheeks as I slid down on the bathroom floor with the pangs of another rejection hitting me. He didn't need to do it verbally or break the bond. His relationship with Anya and his calling me a nuisance was enough.I was stupid enough to believe that there'd be something else between me and him after Logan had shown me that I would never be wanted.I was ugly, broken, useless, and weak, there was no way a sane man would want me and I didn't even deserve the love I desperately seek.I jus
Demi's pov I wanted to change my mind about attending the party but I couldn't because that would make Bopha feel bad.I sat still, averting my gaze from the mirror and staring at my fingers as she brushed my hair, running the bristles down the strands with soft strokes.I had picked a simple flowy gown out of the ones that lined my wardrobes. I didn't know how they got there but I was glad I had more clothes.It had long sleeves and a high neck that covered my scars and flowed from the waist with fullness to cover how scrawny and imperfect I was.I had let her apply lipstick for me and powder my face a bit.I loved the look on it even though I felt weird because I was never exposed to such luxuries.When I had taken my bath earlier, I had scrubbed and scrubbed till my skin was almost red and my healing wounds had peeled but I didn't care.I just wanted not to stink .I wanted Eros to look my way.I needed to be wanted by him."All done." Bopha tapped my head and si
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
Eros's pov I had made a silent vow to myself after my Bambi asked about my condition and the vow was never to keep things from her again. It wasn't even up to four hours of making that vow and I was on the verge of breaking it. Trouble was lurking in our horizons and I couldn't bring myself to tell her. That trouble would be her. While she bonded with Haris, I bade them goodbye and slid out of the room, my foot steps directing me towards an enclosed part of the garden where Elara awaited me. I didn't ever think this was possible, there would be an uproar from the wolves council, the packs, and the entire werewolf kingdom. My influence and neither would that of my parents or sister would be enough to save her unless I pushed to defy all odds. Why did she have to be a red wolf? Not that I hated it, it wasn't just the right moment to be a red wolf and certainly not for her. I ran my fingers through my hair, squeezing my hand and feeling my sweaty palms that hinted at anxiety, I
Demi's povEros didn't look pleased.He said not a word to me when he cloaked me in a blanket and picked me up, a grunt came from him when he mounted his horse and I mentioned not knowing he had horses.There wasn't a word from him when I told him he smelt nice, he only spoke to Elara while she checked up on me to make sure I had no internal injuries from the forced shifting and then he Instructed the doctor that he needed full medical conduct to be done on me with the results submitted to him like the last time.When I mentioned about not knowing that he had my medical results, he didn't even look in my direction and I began to feel bad, the hurt growing deep within me.Even when he picked me up to take me to the room, his room, he said nothing and I watched without word as he entered the room and he walked to the bed dropping me silently on it.My eyes followed him as he took steps to the windows and quietly drew the curtains apart, he opened the windows and turned, walking towards
Anya's pov I wasn't surprised when Eros slammed the door in my face before I even got my words out but that didn't deter me as I stood by the door, curving my knuckles and rapting softly against the wood. "Your majesty." I tried to soften and sweeten my voice, increasing the knocks, "I just want to see how you are doing." He didn't reply and after standing there for a while, I decided to leave. I knew it would take some time for him to soften up to me, I just needed to be sweeter with him, dot on him, and show him that I am what he truly wants. Besides, when he gets the news of his mate's disappearance and death, he will surely need a shoulder to cry on and I, Anya, would be here to console him while warming my way into his heart. I would mend his broken heart and soothe his soul, he wouldn't even remember that Freak, and I would be sure to tell him that if she cared about him, she would've stayed instead of running off for no reason. And he surely wouldn't know that she ran
Demi's pov The first time I ever ran away was out of "seeking safety " for I hoped for a better place for my brother and me. The second time I ran was out of uncertainty cause my new second chance mate looked like he had the prospects of being just like the first but the runaway wasn't successful at all. And the third time, the third time is now and why am I running this time? I am running out of fear, fear of the fact that I would ruin the lives of the people I care about the most. Firstly, Haris has never been in good condition due to my inability to provide any, I couldn't do anything about his illness or his well-being. Secondly, my mate, my darling king, the one whose gaze makes me shy away in delight and I am happy to be near which I can't do for my presence worsens his condition and ability to rule, indirectly making me a threat to the kingdom. It was like being allergic to nuts and always being around nuts and eating them , you would die. This time, Eros was allergic a
Eros's pov I had a dream. It was more like a lovely dream that evolved into a nightmare and I couldn't be more glad that I had woken up from sleep, tearing myself from the illusion of that dream. I had never been one to attach meaning to dreams but this nightmare was exceptional. Demi and I were in it, together on a field enjoying the bright skies and soothing spring breeze but that was all shattered when the earth beneath us began to crack, all attempts to stick together were to no avail as the ground separated pulling us to opposite sides with a huge ditch between us and then before my very eyes, a huge mammoth bird descended, gripping her with its claws and flying away with it leaving me no room to save my mate. I woke up with a banging headache, my head felt like it was being split into two and my eyes ached with moisture clouding them. I could feel my nasals getting congested again and my whole being getting weaker. It was only one reason, in as much as the mate bond with
Anya's pov Victory! Finally! Victory! I placed my head against the headboard, my finger in my mouth, teeth biting delicately at my neatly manicured nail as I cackled in my head at the look on Demi's face when I finally broke her beyond repair by telling her that she was her mate's weakness. Of course, the goody too shoes were shattered and she looked like she had given up, it would only be a matter of time before she caved in and ran off, a time I hoped would be tonight as I had cleared the coasts, giving the guards breaks on specific hours so if she did decide to run off, she would do it with ease. "We should do this some other time." The words came from the man lying half-naked by my side, "You know how good you are w-" "Oh shut up." I rolled my eyes at the mere pack guard, "You are just a cheap man slut, get the hell out of my room before I pop your head off for insinuating that you want to lay again with your future Luna!" The scared man jumped off the bed at my response, an
Demi’s pov Eros's fingers trailed around my arm, the pads of his fingers slightly grazing the scars he found but I didn't flinch, I enjoyed how he grazed and suited them, making me feel those sparks. "You lied Bambi." He whispered softly making my heart skip beats, "In as much as you have kept a lot from me that I want to know, I can tell that you lied." "Eros..." "Shhh." I could tell that he was smiling, "I am trying to be patient with you, you aren't a rogue, you ran from someone, an ex-mate perhaps, or abusive parents?" I didn't answer, I was tongue-tied and bridled with shock at his discovery and I just let him as he moved, pulling me slightly away so I could sit up and he could as well, his arms were around me, beautiful greens holding my gaze, "I am sorry." "For messing up and- I am sorry, my excuse would seem minor but I couldn't help it." He spoke ardently, words cut clean bearing a softer side to him, "I want to be with you no matter what." Even to the detriment of you
Demi's pov Sadly, for the very first time, I realized that Anya didn't lie. Even if I desperately wanted it to be a lie, I wasn't. As I stalked down the hallway with the slowest steps I have ever taken, I recalled the events from my meeting Eros, and with each evolving scene, my chest constricted, my heart beating erratically. From the moment he found me, from looking at me fondly in the forest to shying away, the other wolves taking stances seeing me as a threat to him. The red patches on his skin when he touched me, the way he avoided me and how he always sneezed when around me, his sudden disappearance when we first met, he had been sick from meeting me, I made my mate sick. I wondered what might have caused his condition and aggravated it this much if there was a cure for it. For the causes, I couldn't think of anything but for the cure, I knew that if there was one, they would have gone ahead with it by now but here he was, still stuck with the condition while I, his mate,