Marcus's POVI walked into the room already annoyed at the proposition made by Lord Darkwood, I hoped Winston was not here to deliver another annoying report.“What the hell does he want?” I asked, wearing no expression.“Well, he made a few stops here and there. Just snooping around as usual.” Winston replied.“Did you get him off my property?” I asked in a low but angry voice.“He was about to, but said he needed to visit an old friend around here,” Winston replied.Whatever he wanted to do had no business with me, as long as he was not looking for trouble and was not trying to covet what was already mine.“You will get the horses ready,” I instructed. “Get our hunt pack ready too. We have a town to secure and mark our ownership.”“Okay, Master Marcus,” Winston replied and made to leave, but I called him back. “Winston.”“Yes, Master.” He replied and stopped at the doorway.I paused for a while, not sure whether to give the last instruction that tugged at my mind. Was it really nece
Lily’s POVOn Amelia's leaving in a vexed mood, I smiled and walked closer to the window to take in the beautiful view of Marcus's garden.I did not think someone as cold and unfeeling as Marcus would own a garden, but there it stood, filled with lavenders, corianders, sunflowers, pines, and lots of beautiful flowers.My mother grew the most beautiful garden I had ever set my eyes on. Her garden had herbs, flowers, and spices. She was an excellent florist and usually made alluring scents out of them.Her ointments were precious and sweet smelling. I could never have had enough of them.Letting my desires get the best of me, I put on a pair of comfortable shoes and walked out of the room.I looked across the banquet hall to where Marcus's room stood. I sighed and made my way down the curvy steps.I arrived at the garden and began playing with the flowers. I walked from flower to flower perceiving its beautiful fragrances.For a moment, I felt closer to my mother than I had been since t
Lily's POV“Stay away from me!” I yelled at him.“No bitch. I give the orders and you follow.” He replied and with that, he lurched at me, gripping my arms and throwing me on the bed.“Let me go, you pig.” I struggled and screamed with all I had, which earned me a slap from him. I recoiled in pain.“Now that is how to treat a useless slave.” He sneered and set himself on top of me. His eyes gleamed with lust and desire.Just as he flipped over my skirt, he stopped and listened. We heard grunts and low voices from outside my door.At that moment, when his guard was down, I drew a dagger hidden in his boot, and using all the strength I had, I flipped him over and pressed the blade to his throat.“You move, I'll let my hands slip,” I said firmly.And that's when the door was flung open and there stood Marcus. “What is going on here?” He asked with a frown.Realizing my position was incriminating, I let the dagger fall out of my hand and I took a few steps backward.“You little bitch!” Smi
Lily’s POVI walked a while with Clara before we arrived at the garden again. Clara’s excitement over showing me her father was admirable. Shawn and I were like this a lot of times too.“We should see him soon.” She smiled. I smiled back. “Have you been out here in the garden before now?” She asked.“Yes, I have. I recently walked the grounds.” I replied holding my basket in hand.“Then you must have seen my father.” She squealed excitedly.“I guess I have,” I responded. She laughed and walked a bit faster. I could see my younger self in her, but I had to make a promise to myself.I had to stay strong so I could leave this place in one piece and make a comeback. I had to avenge my parent's death, I also had to avenge the death of every member of the Silver Shade pack.“We are here,” Clara announced as she hurried off towards a lone path. Her black curly ponytail bounced to her movements.I embarked on another stroll around the now somewhat familiar garden. We passed that nice spot with
Marcus's POVAs I went back into my chambers, rage consumed my mind at the sight of what I had seen.Smithson's intentions were clearly not good but what I do not understand is why.Smithson had clearly loathed her and destroyed her pack. He had several slaves and servants pleading for his attention, so why would he want to touch what was already mine?I was vexed and needed some unwinding. I couldn't go to the beer house at the moment because it could lead to a confrontation with Smithson.I could kill him this time. I decided to go out for a stroll. Looking out my window, I noticed it was almost dinnertime. But I went out anyway.I stepped out of my chambers and made my way down towards the hallway. Arriving at the balcony overlooking the banquet hall, I saw Lily.She was dressed in work clothes, she had an apron on, and she held a little basket with some cucumbers and berries. Her nails were dirty and her face was worn out.“What the hell do you think you are doing?” I asked her c
Marcus’s POVI wanted to give her a good response, but I stopped myself. “This is my mansion, so I can do whatever I like and you have no other choice than to obey me,” I replied with an icy tone.“Great! I am seated, what next?” She asked, her voice dripping with disdain.“You eat,” I instructed.I had tried to eat without her, but her stomach kept making little sounds that could not escape my ears.my wolf made sure of it.She sat down quietly as though she was not hungry and with composure began serving herself some food. After dishing out what she wanted, she picked up her spoon and stared at me for a few seconds as though considering her options before finally eating.I sighed in relief. She had barely eaten in days since she had arrived in Mistwood Creek. I made a silent promise to myself to abolish quite several rules binding the slaves to their masters.“You should prepare yourself in the morning.” I began and she slowed down her eating. “Clothes would be waiting for you in yo
Marcus’s POV “Master Marcus, we are going to be late if we do not leave now,” Winston said as he walked up to me.Since I had gone to her room, I had expected her to hasten up, but she decided to take her time. It was already bad enough that she was joining us, but it would be worse if we got delayed because of her.“Go up to her,” I told Winston.I feared that if I went back in there, we may not even come out at all. I had fought so hard to suppress the desire to claim her lips in mine when I was in her room and seeing her in her undergarments only made it worse. “She is already here, Master Marcus,” Winston said into my ears.I turned in the direction of the stairs and saw her standing at the top of the stairs. She looked almost unrecognizable, except for her fragile frame that gave her away.The brown hair brought out the hue of her brown eyes and seeing her with short hair made her look more attractive.“Let us go,” I said as I immediately took my eyes away from her. Th
Marcus’s POVWe galloped around the four corners of Crimson Valley and made my markings around the borders so anyone coming into Crimson Valley would know they were trading my grounds.Once we were done, I came down from the horse and taking a stance, I howled loudly it almost sounded like a roar.This solidified my claims on Crimson Valley. I climbed back on the horse and strode back to where my men stood.“Should we check on her now or we should head back to Mistwood Creek,” Winston asked.I brought her here so she could visit her home and check if her brother made it out. Part of me wanted to leave her behind, but my innermost desire wanted her with me.“We would stop by the village,” I said to all my men. They nodded and we steered our horses in the direction of the village.If she wanted to come back with me, then she would be waiting for me, but if not, then I would turn my back like she never existed.I kicked my horse and it quickened its pace. I went farther ahead of my men