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
NYX'S POVAfter our last conversation, a comfortable silence settled between us as Atlas cradled me in his arms like I was a baby. His head rested on the head board of the bed and rocked me back and forth. My mind wandered around all the things that had been happening. It was sad in a kind of way. As sweet as everything currently seemed, a part of me feared that the moment I leave everything would change and go back to the way he used to be. He'd forget about my existence and continue from where he stopped with that witch called Lola. I hated her with every fiber in me, she was always vibrating off evil and at every slightest opportunity she bullied people and layed allegations on them. But he wants me to stay, should I just stay? No, if I stayed it'd ruin everything. To start with I've even already told him I wasn't going to stay, so if I suddenly changed my mind and told him I wanted to stay he'd think I love him or I'm getting too attached to him then he'd push me away and hu
NYX'S POV"Oh no, baby please believe me you're getting this all mixed-up. I promise this isn't what you think it is. We've gone past that level, I'm still thinking of how it'd be possible to coupe without you by my side." He said, his voice silently pleading for me to understand his own aspect and not drive him crazy.Oh, I was so loving this. Yes, I've forgiven him but he should at least go through a little emotional stress. I went through worse.He should be able to do this little thing for me. I mean, I'm the one who according to him means a lot to him. A little stress because of me would definitely be nothing."How on Earth is it possible that after all these memories we've created I'd neglect you?" He asked, sounding as if even the thought of it was unbelievable. That's how they all sound until they're ready to deal with you and show you how much of a monster they can be. I laughed in my head, seeing him talking as if he couldn't hurt a fly just because he wanted to convince
ATLAS'S POVTrying to wake Nyx, I tapped her softly. She fell asleep not long after she came out of the toilet and causing all kinds of trouble. It was midnight already. Her time to leave. As much as I wanted her to stay, she had made up her mind to leave and I knew that truly she couldn't stay till forever. I chuckled under my breath, these past few days I've been what you could classify as "soft" and she probably thought it was because I was head over hills or whatever but it was far from it. I mean yes, I liked her but I really wasn't as smitten as she thought I was. Little did she know I was just considering certain things, the first was that intially I genuinely missed her and I couldn't help but feel bad with the way she isolated herself. On a normal day, I wouldn't really have even cared instead I'd have ordered guards to punish her for neglecting her chores because she's a slave. But, the way Aurora kept disturbing me and blaming me was just unbearable. She was the most i
NYX'S POVMy heart pounded in my chest, as I stared at the closed door. Fear gripped me tightly, and I couldn't help but wonder who was on the other side. Who could it be? I had been silent for a while so I don't think it'd be Elaine or Aurora."Who's there?" I asked, my voice quivering with apprehension."It's Aurora and Elaine," came the response, instantly relieving the tension that had been building inside me. A wave of comfort washed over me as I recognized their voices."Okay…" I mumbled, my voice trailing off into silence. "Nyx, please come back to us," Elaine's voice trembled with emotion, her words filled with a mixture of concern and desperation. "Come back to normal. Don't let these overwhelming emotions consume you entirely. You haven't even eaten anything. You've shut yourself off from us, refusing to communicate. If you need to cry, let us cry with you. But if you need to be alone for a while and return when you're ready, that's okay too. We understand. Just please, Nyx
NYX'S POVIt was late in the night already and I was in Aurora's room. Her and I with Elaine just parted a few minutes ago. We spent the whole evening trying to catch up with everything that happened. They told me how worried they were and how much they feared about my well-being when I was away.Elaine even told me she spoke about it with Savio and somehow she was able to convince him to give her the keys to my room because they couldn't keep hoping I'd open up till something bad happens. So they had even agreed on tomorrow's night.When she said it, I was so happy that they couldn't get the keys on time. Because how messy would it have been for them to open the door with fear for my soul only for them to meet me wrapped in the Alpha's hands. Oh goodness, how embarrassing would that have been. What would Aurora even think of me? They'd have been so disappointed in me that no matter the amount of explanation they'd not believe a thing I say.They might even jump to the conclusions o
CHAPTER 102NYX'S POVGently, I leaned over Aurora's small, peaceful form and whispered, "Sweet dreams, darling," as I pressed a soft kiss on her forehead. I tucked her snugly beneath the warm sheets, making sure she was comfortable before she drifted off to sleep. Her voice, heavy with sleep, mumbled, "Sweet dreams, Nyx. Thank you."With a gentle shushing sound, I hushed her, wanting to soothe her into a deep slumber. Tenderly, I brushed back her silky hair, my touch conveying love and comfort. The room was filled with a serene atmosphere, and I felt a profound sense of protectiveness and devotion towards Aurora.Aurora had fallen asleep when I was reading her a story book she picked out for me to read to her. With utmost care, I tiptoed towards the bedroom door, my heart brimming with a mixture of tenderness and relief. I turned the doorknob ever so gently, ensuring it didn't make a sound that might disturb her peaceful rest. As the door clicked softly into place, I let out a qu
ATLAS'S POV"Let's place aside the long story, we have so many things to attend to, what I want to know is if they have been sorted out?" I asked Savio, my voice laced with impatience, as we walked down the hallway heading to the basement at the end to see that bastard.My impatience was palpable, fueled by the urgency of the situation. I didn't care about the intricacies or the narrative that accompanied eliminating a person who deserved nothing less. All that mattered to me was that the job had been executed precisely as it should have been."Yes yes. We have sorted it out.” Savio replied, his voice calm and steady. "And also I've passed a message to Drakus and Blaise to ensure the borders are locked." He informed me. "Good job," I acknowledged, a surge of anger coursing through me as I recalled the transgressions committed by Chase. "Tell Chase to see me later today. I've heard a complaint about him, and after issuing a warning, I better not hear of a repeat offense. Otherwise, he