Alison's POVWhat was it with tears? I had learnt to let them flow within just a day. My body was still not accustomed to the pain I was made to go through neither the beating my body had taken. What have I done to deserve this? I still wasn't aware why I had to go through this misery, why I had to be subjected to humiliation and beating.I remained cuddled up on the floor trying not to let myself harbour the numerous thoughts that bustled in my mind. The floor was cold and hard, so not conducive for a body that had seen injuries but I still let sleep lull me. What was pain without sleep? What better way was there than to sleep away every worries on my mind.An escape it was, like a parallel universe that gave me room to elude the reality of life and what was in store for me. I get to be in control of my life there, to decide what I wanted and right now all that I desire was peace. *They were trees, I could swear they were trees so why then did the one I was presently leaning on sta
Dimitri’s POVIt was already long and I still haven’t seen Alison. There was no sign of her anywhere.I was thinking she would show up for dinner at least but there was still no sign of her. I was very worried about her because I didn’t know where she was.I regretted my decision and I should have just gone to look at her this morning, I shouldn’t have guessed she would be okay.I was also annoyed because she was getting so angry for no reason that I just ignored it.I should have asked the guards to look for her because she might be with her mom but if she was, her mom wouldn’t let her stay for that long without coming home.I knew she was angry at me but I was thinking she would be gone just for a few hours and then come back. Till now I knew nothing of her whereabouts.I had this feeling that she was just somewhere and in danger. I was already panicking and started regretting ever yelling at her.I wish we didn’t even have that argument at all because at least I would be at peace t
Allison’s POVNoises were coming from each angle of the room and it didn’t make me sleep. I wanted to wake up as I was still feeling sleepy and my body wasn’t ready to get up yet.The noises became louder and the hustle and bustle was rather disturbing.I had to get up even if I knew I didn’t want to.I woke up in a rather stranger environment. I knew this wasn’t my normal room back at Dimitri’s house and it wasn’t at my moms'm not home either.I looked around and it was then I noticed I was surrounded by maids.“It’s good you are awake” she said in a rather harsh tone.I didn’t even know if she was happy or just relieved like she wanted to send me on an errand.“What?” I said, still trying to retrace my steps.The only thing on my mind now was Dimitri and I didn’t even know he was feeling.He caused all this and now Logan,I was just confused.“Hey!” She yelled at me, jolting me back to reality.I didn’t know why she was being harsh and her face looked pale,it was obco she was exhaus
Alison’s POVWithout hesitating for a single bit, I turned the doorknob and opened the door.I didn’t know what I was supposed to expect but I was very excited because I got to find out who was behind all this.I have been here for quite a while and I wanted to know who it was.Could it be Anne? No, if she was Dimitri would have noticed.Could it be Lily? No, I don't think she is that desperate.Could it be Tamara? No, she has been out of the picture for a while now.My mind hasn’t been at peace since I got here because I’ve been very worried. I'm very curious about who would be so bold to do such a thing.So many people came to my mind because staying with Dimitri also meant having a lot of enemies.Everyone wanted him and anyone could kill to get what they wanted.I haven’t had the slightest opportunity to be close to finding who was behind all of this. I know the person is very bold and stupid too. So after everything I got the opportunity in front of me and I was supposed to be or
Allison's POVMy eyes rolled in their sockets as it registered to me who was behind my misery all this while. Tamara? Why hadn't I thought of it, she was literally the only enemy I could point at who didn't bother to hide her disdain for me. I was such a fool, I had to admit.This was all my fault, my fingers twitched repeatedly as she sauntered into the room graciously while looking around with her shoulders held high. She would glance to her side, fold her lips downwards and look to the other side again. She would dust an invisible dirt out of her attire clearly doing everything on purpose to build up the suspense for me.Her eyes gleamed when they descended on me and her lips stretched into a wide sarcastic smile, the type that would have felt real if it wasn't for the situation. Tamara took a step further, the look on her face showed how much she was enjoying my situation. What was I saying? She would enjoy it of course since she's behind it"How pathetic you are." Tamara commente
DIMITRI'S POV.The first arrow wheezed through the air and missed. The second one managed to get farther from the target and by the third, I was loosing my cool.Where could Allison possibly be? I continuously kept asking myself that until I could no longer take it, deciding to clear my mind with some archery but today seemed to be far from comforting. Every shot I took spiralled out of the target and hit whatever it decided. It was as if it had a mind of it's own, or worse still my mind was too preoccupied to exhibit what I had perfected over the years.I cursed profanities under my breath, pictured Allison cheering me up, I imagined what she would say and let go of the arrow. It took a majestic turn and pierced directly into the bull's eye with a sharp sound.I imagined Allison clapping in that cute way she does and jumping up to tell me how amazing it was. The more I stared at my perfect shot, the more I felt her absence. I staggered backward dropping the bow with a clatter.For th
Chapter 33Allison's POV.The head maid had truly kept her words, what was I expecting? Ever since my arrival, she jumped at every opportunity to exert her power over me in cruel ways I can't seem to fathom. She made sure to remind me every second that food was at her disposal and I hadn't earned it yetMy back was stiff and my neck ached, my feet were heavy. To say I was tired was an understatement, and the devastating fact here was that I was only half way through. The hall stretched on beyond my sight and the dirty floor stared back at me with promises of more fatigue to come. I sighed and plopped on the wet floor, I had grew tired of crying, I had exhausted all my tears and it felt like I had turned numb from the emotional turmoil, all that pressured me was the physical state my body was in. I was deteriorating gradually, I could feel how energy sapped from me and left me close to the point of unconsciousness. My hand shook, I could no longer scrub, every knuckles of my fingers w
Chapter 34Alison's povHe got on the bed, and with this he pinned me to it. I could not make a move as I felt those huge palms of his press against my muscles that looked way thinner than his.I wasn't only finding it difficult to get off his grip I also felt pains as I struggled under him. it felt as though my hands were going to cut off the next minute, it was just so painful and I felt like crying because the impact of this pain was just too excruciating on me."Ahhh!" I cried in pain as I still struggled more, I tried so much to get freed, but it was like pushing a truck.I could not make a single attempt of getting him off as he smirked. I stared at his face and saw the lust in his eyes, I felt so irritated by his looks, and just wished that I could throw a punch on his damn face and that would be the end of it.But it was obviously impossible for me to do that, he was just too strong for me. And seeing that I was way weaker than him, he'd decided to take advantage of me.I