ATLAS'S POV"Hold on, I'm not decent!" I yelled, desperately trying to buy myself some time."Aurora couldn't possibly come in by this time," I thought to myself, hoping that my daughter would understand the urgency of the situation."Are you sure you don't want her to see you?" I asked Nyx, my voice filled with concern as I tried to persuade her to make this whole situation easier by not hiding."No, Atlas, she can't see me like this," Nyx replied, her voice trembling with anxiety. She loosened herself from our entangled embrace and rose from my legs, pacing the room with such calmness that I couldn't even hear her footsteps.I watched as Nyx nervously twirled a lock of her snow-white hair, desperately seeking my guidance. Her uncertainty weighed heavily on her, and I knew that she was grappling with a mix of fear and vulnerability."How about under the bed?" she suggested, her voice tinged with a hint of desperation. I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of her squeezing hersel
ATLAS'S POV"Wow, really?" I asked, my voice filed with disbelief just as I needed it to be. How ironic was it that Nyx had spent the night in my arms yet I had to lie that she didn't.I can't believe that I was here talking with so much obliviousness and pretending to not have spoken to Nyx, to not have held her close to my heart, to not have caressed her skin with mine, to not have placed my lips on hers."Dad, 'wow'? Of all things to say?" Aurora muttered, her eyes fixed on me as she regarded me with a mix of disbelief and disappointment. I could see that she found my reaction completely unbelievable."No, no, that's not what I meant," I hastily clarified, desperately trying to explain myself. "I'm just... surprised. I didn't expect this. It's not something that happens every day, you know?"Aurora sighed, her expression softening slightly. "I guess you have a point," she conceded, still clearly upset. "But seriously, what happened? I need to understand."I took a deep breath, gat
ATLAS'S POVThe moment Aurora exited the room, my heart raced with anticipation. With swift movements, I made my way towards the door, my hand gripping the handle tightly as I locked it with a decisive click. I turned around, walking to the front of the toilet I spoke . "Nyx," I whispered urgently, my voice laced with a mix of relief and concern. "It's safe now. You can come out."As the door swung open, she emerged, her face marked with profound exhaustion, and her weary posture revealing the burden of our recent trials. With cautious steps, she approached, her eyes fixed on me as I closed the gap between us.My arms reached out, and without hesitation, Nyx fell into their embrace, our bodies clinging tightly together. She nestled her tear-streaked face against my chest, her voice quivering with weariness. "I'm utterly drained," she confessed, her words muffled against my shirt. "I never imagined I could endure hiding for much longer. And I'm deeply sorry for putting you through al
NYX'S POVWith every bite, his touch became more tender and intimate. He leaned in, gently wiping away any traces of food from the corners of my mouth with his thumb, his touch electrifying my senses. The act was both sensual and nurturing, deepening the connection between us. The world around us seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of us in our own little bubble of intimacy and love.Feeling a surge of affection and reciprocity, I couldn't help but ask, "Can I feed you too?"A spark of excitement danced in his eyes as he nodded, his voice filled with anticipation. "Yes, I'd love that."And so, our roles reversed. With a newfound tenderness, I picked up a piece of food and held it towards him, mirroring his earlier actions. As he opened his mouth to accept the morsel, my heart swelled with a mixture of adoration and desire. Our gazes locked, and time seemed to stand still as I guided the food between his parted lips. It was a delicate dance of trust and intimacy, each bite str
NYX'S POVIt's been hours and I was already getting bored. Being stuck in the four corners of this room alone made me feel sick in a kind of way.Atlas left earlier because his beta came to call him for something urgent. He didn't want to leave me but I urged him to go. I think even Savio noticed my presence cause I heard him asking Atlas if he was alone.The kind of boredom that crept through my veins was one I couldn't quite explain. It wasn't just restlessness; it was a deep-seated longing for connection. I wanted Atlas's arms around me and maybe I wished for his lips on mine too.Urggh, this was so hard. On a normal day, I would have eagerly attended to my assigned chores.Aurora, my sweet little girl, would have graced my room with her infectious laughter and unwavering support. She was such an Angel, she amused me all the time with the way she reasoned like an adult and spoke with a wisdom that was far beyond her age.Together, we would have gone into deep conversations, share
AURORA'S POVSeating in my room, I felt restless as ever. Turning on my side, my mind wandered around as the thought of Nyx filled my mind.I missed her so much, had it been she was okay, had it been my dad didn't cause this much damage with his words, had it been everything was the way it used to be. By now, I'd have already gone to her room.It often felt like a safe place for me and the way she received me with love and affection, it was all just always beautiful whenever I was with her.She was an Angel and she didn't know it. I'd have touched her snow-white hair and complimented her at the slightest oppurtunity. Her light blue eyes would have twinkled with love and affection for me.She sees herself like my sister but I see her like a mother figure I never had.My heart ached as I felt pity for her, how was she even couping? She has been alone since all these days. She wasn't even eating nor was she speaking to anyone. All she does is cry, hiccup and repeat. But these days she
AURORA'S POVLo and behold, it was Lola, standing there in all the glory of her wickedness. "How dare you say such nonsense?" I retorted, my anger fueling my words. The audacity of her evil words shook me to the core.Lola, however, seemed unfazed by my outburst. In fact, she took pleasure in my reaction. "Would you please shut up?" she sneered, her tone dripping with contempt. "How dare you talk to me in such a manner?"Her response caught me off guard. It was surprising to see her dish out such harshness, especially considering how she had always acted friendly with me whenever my father was around. Deep down, I had known she didn't like me, but I had never knew she could do it to this extent. "So this is your true colors, huh?" I said, looking at her with a mix of surprise and disappointment.Lola scoffed, her expression twisted with disdain. "I can't believe you're asking me such a question," she scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "So you're this dumb? How could you even
NYX'S POV"I'd be leaving by midnight," I managed to say to Atlas as he was about to make his way towards the door.I didn't want him to go and I didn't want to directly tell him to stay because I didn't want to appear clingy but I badly wished for him to stay. His brows furrowed in confusion, and he turned back to face me, his gaze intense. "What did you just say?" he asked, disbelief evident in his eyes.I couldn't help but laugh softly at his reaction, trying to mask my true desire for him to stay. "I said I'd be leaving your room by midnight," I repeated, my voice tinged with a playful tone.His reaction caught me off guard as he abruptly jumped onto the bed, hovering over me. His eyes bore into mine, a mix of surprise and longing reflected in them. I could feel his fingers gently tracing my lips, sending shivers down my spine."How can you say that you're leaving today?" he questioned, his voice husky and filled with a hint of desperation. His touch sent electric waves through