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
Demi's pov The whip cracked against my bare back, an excruciating pain cascaded through me.I pressed my lips close forcing back the agonizing whimper from the burning sensation on my palms and knees. The heat from the hot coals I was atop burned my skin as Nina repeatedly brought the whip down on me, bruising my back greater than it was already.I couldn't cry out for help nor could I show any sign of pain as it would increase my punishment and you might wonder what punishment could be worse than this. A punishment worse than this would be seeing my baby brother in this exact position as I am because I defied their orders.And currently I could hear his cries as he screamed, rolling on the ground in attempts to get to me but he was being held back by the guards who were busy laughing at his misery.Demi, I am sorry, He mindlinked me and I looked up to make eye contact with him. A tear slid from my eye down my cheek as I could see the regret in his eyes as bro
Demi's pov I had the coffee ready as soon as I could and all the while I was at it, I couldn't help but shudder all through as I could feel the anger radiating from him through the flicker of bond we shared. I took the coffee to his office, steadying my trembling hands as I knocked, and the moment I heard him grunt for me to come in. I wrapped my fingers around the door handle, twisted it, and gently pushed at the door letting myself in before closing it behind me. I stood there for a moment watching him, transfixed at how amazing he looked. He had blonde hair that was thick and lush with dark eyes that always had me captivated even if he only ever showed anger through them towards me all the time. His head was bent over the table and he was looking at some papers and I swallowed hard at the thought of if he had accepted me. I would have been bringing him coffee and he would welcome me with a warm smile. He would hug me like he does with Nina and drop kisse
Demi's pov My broken wrists were healing while Harris's health was ailing and I had nothing more to do than to cry which is what I have done over the past years. Cry, cry, and cry again without thinking of a solution to my issues and there was no solution in sight even if I tried to think.I couldn't run away, where would I run to? Neither could I work to gain money for his health, where would I work? I was a designated slave here.I was a mere pack slave, a weak omega who went through the same process of torture every day of her life while trying to fend for her brother and I feared dearly that this is what things would be like for us for the rest of our lives.I winced as the blisters on my palms ached when I held onto the brush to scrub the grounds, they burned with a fiery intensity that heightened my pain.My heart wasn't where I was at the moment, it was where Haris was in our room and I wondered and worried about his condition since I wasn't there to check
Demi's povI didn't hear right.I was sure I didn't hear right.My hand ached to pull out a chair and drop myself on it while I let my mind wander around their words but instead, I stood because the option of taking a seat was out of it and I wasn't given a chance to think about the words before another bomb dropped."You are leaving tomorrow," Logan added reaching out his hand to grab his drink. He took a sip from it before speaking further, "And you are leaving Haris behind.""No." My voice came out frail even when I intended it deeper and firmer, "I can't do that.""Do what?" The other man who I still didn't know his identify spoke, "Leave your brother behind?""I meant killing the Alpha." I stated firmly sharpening my gaze at them, "I don't know what is going on here or what this is about and I am very confused.""You don't need to know." Logan glared at me, "Just do as you are told.""I ca-""Demi!!" Logan growled getting up from his seat, quick long strides brought him towards m
Demi's pov The darkness of the night sky descended enveloping the area just like the fear in me did, encasing my heart and sending prickles of anxiety shivering down my spine. I could feel Haris's small fingers on me, they gripped at my skin causing indents as he clung onto me for dear life, his heart racing as well, I could hear it as it was louder than the sounds of the nights with the crickets chirping and the distant hooting of the owls.The sky was starless and the moon was shy, hiding behind the clouds. It was a night as dark as our lives, a night that represented everything we had been through.I had my hand over Harris's mouth, pressing my palm against his lips so as to stop him from screaming when I heard movement in the bushes. I could feel the mud on my body drying up and on Haris's as well. My wolf had suggested rubbing ourselves in mud to mask our scents since Logan would be looking for us by now.We had only made away for a day and a night and now
Demi'spov Mate. Harlyn repeated, purring in a low voice. The aura emanating from the wolf atop me enveloped us and I bowed my head in submission before looking up at him. He didn't say a word, his deep green inviting eyes bore deep into my browns captivating me in the most intense gaze I had ever found myself locked in. I couldn't stop myself, I raised my good hand moving it to touch him but he recoiled immediately leaping off me like he was disgusted. I quickly sat up and Haris ran to my side to join me as the brown wolf, my mate let out a terrifying growl that reverberated through the forest causing me to tremble in fear. As he continued to growl, he prowled backward assuming a defensive stance and I moved towards him, "What happened?" I whispered softly stretching out my hand in an attempt to touch him again. "Back off!" The wolf barked letting out another terrifying growl causing Haris to cling to me. And almost immediately, the other wolves followed suit, their g
Demi’s povAs we walked, I could hear a rustle in the bushes and I held Haris close stopping him while paying close attention to if I would hear it again when I didn't, I moved forward but each time we did, we heard the rustle."Maybe it's squirrels." Haris shrugged as we went on, "Where are we going sis?"Before I could answer, loud growls filled the air, and wolves jumped out from the bushes. They didn't look like the ones we had encountered before. These ones looked mangy and horrible, with red eyes and dirty fur.Rouges!I moved back taking Haris with me and they followed suit keeping their eyes on us."Please, let us go." I pleaded, "We mean no harm.""Get her!" The one who looked like their leader growled and just as they leaped another wolf leapt from the bushes and landed in front of us halting their attack.He growled and bared his canines prowling in front of Haris and I.Where did he come from? I stood there looking at my mate as he growled menacingly at the wolves shieldi