ELIANA I sank into the plush queen-sized bed, letting out a deep breath as I tried to process everything. My mind was a jumble of emotions, but the silence of the room was a welcome respite.I stood up, took off my clothes, and walked towards the bathroom. As I stepped onto the cold tile floor, my bare feet prickled with sensation, but it was a calming feeling, like a soothing balm for my frazzled nerves.I turned on the faucet, letting the water flow, but I didn't step under its stream. Instead, I stood there, lost in thought. Alessia's voice whispered in my mind, “What did he mean by 'the favor he is rendering you is for his benefit'?" The question swirled in my head, refusing to let me shake it off."I don't understand either," I replied to Alessia."Maybe he likes you," she suggested, her tone laced with a hint of curiosity.I scoffed, dismissing the idea. "That's impossible," I said to Alessia. "Let's forget he's the Lycan King for a second - have you seen this man?" I asked, my
AXELMy gaze drifted to her round boobs. They were perfect. I could feel them calling me to pop it, I was taken aback by the sight. Her curves were flawless, and for a moment, I forgot myself. I had seen a lot of views, but this was resplendent. But as soon as desire sparked within me, I suppressed it. I hated that I reacted to her that way. She swiftly turned, but I knew she was aware that I'd seen everything."I'm used to sights like this," I said, placing the clothes on the vanity, trying to sound nonchalant. But the truth was, seeing her was different. It was more intimate and more personal, and it stirred something within me that I couldn't ignore.She let out a choked little cough, her discomfort palpable. As she turned her back to me, I couldn't help but notice the curves of her body: the long lines of her back, the tiny waist, and the rounded contours of her hips."Is there a towel?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.I hesitated, my eyes still on her. "Nah, I'll bri
ELIANA I stood there, my mind reeling from the intensity of the moment. My cheeks flushed as I recalled the way he had gazed at my body, his eyes burning with desire. For a fleeting instant, I had seen the hunger in his eyes, but as usual, it was quickly veiled by an enigmatic mask.“I told you, he likes you!”"Alessia, stop it," I scolded her. "He can't fall for someone like me... He's notorious for not catching feelings, and even if he wanted to try, it would never be with me."I let out a frustrated chuckle at the absurdity of it all. That was impossible."I saw the way he looked at you, Eliana," Alessia persisted. "Like he wanted to devour you whole in that moment. I swear, I saw it.""Alessia, please stop it," I begged, trying to shake off the unwanted thoughts. "Just stop putting these ideas in my head, okay?”"Remember what you said about Gabriel?" I asked Alessia, my tone dripped with sarcasm. "How did that turn out?" I already knew she was aware of how miserably her predicti
ELIANAAxel's words hung in the air, leaving me with a sense of unease. What did he mean by "not now"? Was he implying that there would be a later time when I would have to face whatever fears I was trying to keep at bay?I tried to push the thoughts aside, but they lingered, making me feel anxious and on edge. Axel seemed to sense my unease, and he reached out, his hand brushing against mine."Let's get out of here," he said, his voice low and soothing. "We can talk more about this later." I noticed the way he gazed at the door before it returned.I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. Maybe getting out of there would help me clear my head, and I could try to make sense of the strange emotions that were swirling inside me.As we walked out of the space, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being pulled into something deeper, something that I might not be ready for.Axel's eyes scanned me from head to toe, a hint of amusement dancing on his lips. "You look really cute,"
ELIANA"I don't know what to say," I admitted, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. For some reason, the whole story made me feel deeply uneasy, like I was stuck in a web of complexities I couldn't quite navigate. I shifted uncomfortably in my chair, my eyes drifting to the untouched food in front of me. The hunger I'd felt just moments before had surprisingly vanished, replaced by a sense of queasiness that left me feeling off-balance."Should I just tell my friend to forget about the whole thing?" Axel asked, his voice low and intense. He shifted his chair closer, his eyes narrowing as he fixed me with a piercing gaze. It was as if I was a suspect, and he was trying to extract the truth from my very mind.I felt a shiver run down my spine under his scrutiny, my heart beating slightly faster. "I...I don't know," I stuttered, trying to think clearly despite the intensity of his gaze."Okay, what if you were the one in this situation?" Axel asked, his voice tight with restrain
ELIANAI forced down the food Axel had served me, my expression a strained smile that hid the turmoil brewing inside. My senses were numb, and the flavors on my plate might as well have been cardboard. I ate slowly, my eyes scanning the room with anxiety and distraction.Minutes ticked by, and Axel still hadn't returned. His sudden departure after the weird conversation had left me bewildered. I fidgeted in my chair, my unease growing with each passing second. What was taking him so long?Alessia's absence only added to my growing unease. I couldn't help but feel a pang of longing for her return. Her presence had become a comforting constant, and without her, the room felt emptier and darker. I sent a silent plea to the moon goddess, my heart aching: ‘Please, bring her back to me.’As the minutes dragged on, Axel's prolonged absence began to gnaw at me. I was done with my food, and the silence was starting to feel oppressive. My mind wandered to the possibility of going after him, but
ELIANA"Then why are you here?" she asked, her eyes darting backward every few seconds, as if she feared being ambushed. There was something undeniably odd about her, and I found myself growing increasingly uneasy.Her question caught me off guard, and I felt a spark of defensiveness ignite within me. Did I need permission to be at Axel's? "I'm here with Axel," I said, arching my brow in query. "Is there a problem?"The moment Axel's name left my lips, the stranger's expression transformed. Fear flashed across her face, her eyes widening in alarm. Even I, not exactly skilled at reading expressions, couldn't miss the terror etched on her features.She glanced over her shoulder again, her fear intensifying. Her gaze darted around the room, as if she expected Axel to materialize at any moment. The air seemed to thicken with tension, and I sensed a dark undercurrent lurking beneath the surface."He's not interested in you," she whispered intensely, her eyes locked on mine with a desperat
ELIANAAxel emerged from the corner, his eyes scanning the hallway with an unnerving intensity. His gaze followed the path the stranger had taken, and for a fleeting moment, I thought I saw a flicker of recognition - in his eyes.Axel's gaze shifted back to me, his eyes narrowing slightly as he asked, "Was anyone here?"I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. My eyes darted around to the empty hallway as if searching for an answer. The stranger's sudden departure had left an uncomfortable silence, and I felt caught in the middle, unsure of what to reveal or conceal.I opened my mouth to speak, but the words caught in my throat. Axel's intense stare made me feel like I was withholding a secret, even though I wasn't entirely sure what was going on."Ummm, no," I stammered, the words tumbling out before I could reconsider. I wasn't sure if I had just made a terrible mistake by lying, but it was the best I could come up with on short notice.My mind was a jumble of conflicting emotions and
ELIANAMy heart skipped a beat as I gazed at the wolf in front of me. Its piercing eyes seemed to hold a deep rage, as if it saw right through to my very soul. The air was charged with an almost palpable energy, and I felt my breath catch in my throat. I couldn't believe my eyes – the wolf's fur was a mesmerizing dance of shadows and light, and its presence seemed to fill the entire space.This can’t be happening.Alessia can’t be right.As I gazed at the wolf standing before me, a shiver ran down my spine. Its piercing eyes seemed to see right through me, and for a moment, I felt like I was trapped in one of my recurring nightmares. The wolf's presence was both captivating and terrifying, and I couldn't help but wonder.My heart racing, I took a step back, trying to process the intensity of the moment. Tom's calm demeanor was a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing inside me. I felt like I was staring into the eyes of a predator, one that could unleash chaos and destruction at any m
AXELThe full moon had risen once more, a reminder of the time that had passed since I last spoke with Eliana. I had given her a clear order to be here, but when the moment came, she was nowhere to be found. Frustration settled in, and I knew I couldn't let this slide. I sent Tom to fetch her, determined to ensure she understood the importance of her presence. This meeting was not just a casual visit; it was a significant moment that demanded her attention.The full moon hung heavy in the sky, a silent reminder of the promise I'd made and the punishment I'd vowed. Eliana should have been here, standing before me.But she wasn't. I'd sent Tom, a man who wouldn't fail, to bring her back. This wasn't just a meeting.it was a reckoning.I had chosen the forest because it drew me in with its haunting beauty, its twisted limbs and whispering leaves resonating deeply within me. It was as if the darkness that dwelled beneath its canopy was a reflection of the shadows that lurked within my
ELIANA"Okay, I should pack my clothes then," I said, trying to convey with my expression that he should give me some privacy and let me pack. However, Tom didn't take the hint. Instead, he just stood there, staring at me with an unwavering gaze that made me feel like he was waiting for something, or maybe even searching for something in my reaction. His eyes seemed to bore into me, making me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. I shifted my weight, feeling a growing sense of unease under his intense scrutiny."You wouldn't be needing much, a uniform will be given to you," Tom said, his words dripping with an air of finality. My heart sank, drenched in disappointment and a sense of loss. But I steeled myself, refusing to let my emotions get the better of me. I reminded myself that this was still a better fate than being back at Herold's estate, a place that held nothing but pain and misery for me. I took a deep breath, trying to find solace in the fact that I was moving forward,
ELIANAThe sudden knock on the door jolted me out of my thoughts, making me jump in surprise. I was still reeling from the awful thoughts that had just flooded my mind, the dark and twisted images lingering like a bad taste. It thought it was a night but it wasn’t. It was like a vision. I still couldn’t comprehend.The knock was like a shockwave, snapping me back to reality and forcing me to confront the unease that had been building up inside me. I felt disoriented, like I'd been pulled out of a nightmare, but the sense of dread lingered, refusing to dissipate. Something about the knock seemed ominous, like a harbinger of bad news, and I couldn't shake the feeling that whatever was on the other side of the door was going to make things worse. I hesitated for a moment, my heart racing, before I slowly got up to answer the door, my mind still reeling from the darkness that had consumed me just moments before."Come in," I said, my voice wavering slightly as I tried to compose mysel
ELIANAI had a dream, the same scary old usual dream that haunted me for what felt like an eternity. It was a dream that I'd had countless times before, a dream that seemed to tap into the deepest recesses of my mind and unleash a torrent of fear and anxiety. Every time I had this dream, it felt like a weight was crushing me, suffocating me, making it hard to breathe.In the dream, I'm walking through a desolate landscape, surrounded by nothing but darkness and shadows. Every step I take feels like a struggle, as if I'm wading through quicksand, sinking deeper with each passing moment. I try to run, but my legs feel heavy, as if they're weighed down by anchors. I'm trying to escape, but I don't know what I'm running from.The fear is palpable, it's like a living, breathing thing that's wrapped around me, squeezing tighter with every step. My heart is racing, my breath is ragged, and I'm convinced that I'm going to die. I'm convinced that whatever is chasing me is going to catch me, an
Axel"Listen, I don't know if I'm ready to do this, to be honest. I've been thinking about it for a while now, and I've got a lot of doubts. But at the same time, I've got a feeling that I need to take the plunge. It's like, what's the point of wondering about it if I don't take the chance? I've been around for years, and I've learned that sometimes you've just got to take a deep breath and go for it.I've been weighing up the pros and cons, trying to make sense of it all. And let me tell you, it's not easy. There's a lot of uncertainty, a lot of unknowns. But I've got a gut feeling that this could be the right move. Maybe it's time for a change, maybe it's time to shake things up a bit.I've been thinking about all the what-ifs, all the things that could go wrong. But I've also been thinking about all the things that could go right. And you know what? I think the potential rewards are worth the risk. I'm not getting any younger, and I don't want to look back on my life and wonder wha
ELANAToday was the full moon, and I was supposed to meet Axel – the anticipation had been building up inside me like a stormy weather. As the appointed time drew closer, my emotions swirled in a complex dance, each step carefully choreographed by uncertainty and curiosity. What did Axel want to show me? Was it something he'd been planning for a long time, or was it a spontaneous decision? The questions swirled in my mind like a vortex, making it hard to focus on anything else.As I waited, anxiety crept in, its presence subtle yet palpable. What if this was something life-changing? What if it altered the course of our relationship forever? I couldn't shake off the feeling that Axel's revelation would be significant, that it would leave an indelible mark on my life. My heart beat faster at the mere thought of it, a mix of excitement and apprehension warring for dominance.Despite the uncertainty, I trusted Axel. He'd always been enigmatic, but there was something about him that drew m
ELIANAThings were different between us now, but it hadn't been a fairytale. Even after all this time, I still felt a surge of protectiveness towards her that was both infuriating and undeniable. It was as if my instincts had been hardwired to shield her from harm, no matter how much logic screamed otherwise. The memories of it lingered, refusing to be extinguished by the passing of time or the complications that had grown between us. Every glance, every word, every shared moment seemed to tug at the threads of a bond that neither of us fully understood. And yet, despite the depth of these feelings, the reality was far from perfect. Life had a way of testing our resolve, of pushing us to confront the parts of our relationship that were fragile, frayed, or broken. Still, the protectiveness remained—a stubborn, maddening part of me that refused to let go.If I ask you ‘if you were in my shoes what will you do?’ of course I know what your response will be.If I were in your shoes, I'
ELIANALife had spiraled out of control, descending into a chaotic mess that seemed to worsen with each passing day. But the most unbearable part was the weight of Axel's disdain, a palpable force that pierced my very soul. It wasn't as though we had ever been close or even particularly fond of each other; in fact, I had always gotten the sense that he tolerated me at best.Yet, there was something about the way he looked at me now that was different. The disdain had always been there, simmering just below the surface, but now it had erupted into full-blown hatred. His eyes, once perhaps just cold or indifferent, now burned with an intensity that made my skin crawl. Every glance was like a dagger to the heart, a reminder that I had somehow managed to incur his wrath.As I navigated the treacherous landscape of our relationship, I couldn't help but wonder what had triggered this shift. Had I unknowingly crossed a line? Had something I did or said sparked this fierce animosity? The ques