Chapter 50BRIANNA’S POV ****Trigger warning: Explicit scene. Viewer discretion is advised.****The doctor’s body was taken away, and the bloody mess was cleaned up by the guards. During this time, Hermes stood by the window, drinking wine and occasionally giving me wicked devilish looks. By the time the guards were done, he had already finished an entire bottle of wine.I was still shaken by the memory of the doctor’s murder, the images replaying in my head over and over again like a horror movie. Hermes said he’d punish me most painfully and dreadfully. Seeing him kill that doctor who was a good man and had only tried to help me had already done more than enough pain. He had succeeded. Then why didn’t he want to untie me and let me go back to my room? My muscles were already sore and overworked from the impact of struggling under the ropes. I needed to get the hell out of this room.I wanted to talk desperately, but the napkin in my mouth stopped me, causing me to mumble. Hermes, n
Chapter 51SEBASTIAN’S POVLast night, I wanted to go see Brianna and tell her that I didn’t mean to hurt her by keeping her in the cell. Or subject her to whatever ill treatment Hermes had made her and the other Omega slaves at that auction pass through. Tell her that on the bright side, I only wanted to protect her. I was sure she might find it hard to believe for now. But with time, she’ll understand that it was for the best.But Catherine’s delicate state last night and the countless calls and messages we received from worried guests at the anniversary party tied me down. I devoted many hours to looking after her and responding to messages and calls. It wasn’t easy explaining to them that the issue that happened last night was just a mere husband and wife misunderstanding. But I did my best.As I expected, the incident last night became a top story on the front page of the morning paper, with the headline: “Celebratory Night Takes Unexpected Turn: Alpha King Sebastian and Wife Cla
Chapter 52SEBASTIAN’S POVWhen I entered the underground room with the cell, I saw Brianna sitting on the floor. Her face was hidden as she hugged her knees to her chest, and her tiny sobs echoed in the room.As I got closer, she lifted her head, and her tear-filled eyes met mine. They were like glassy volcanic rocks, glistening with moisture and cracked. I wished I could wipe away those tears and mend those cracks. Seeing her like that, so broken and vulnerable was like a dagger in my heart. It pained me deeply.Quickly, she got up, moved closer to the bars and held onto them tightly. I stood on the other side, reaching out to touch her hands through the bars. But the moment our hands touched, she let go and cringed backwards, staring at me as if I were a monster. A devil. As if I were everything I didn’t want to be.“You can’t be doing this to me, Sebastian,” her voice quivered, soaked in tears. It was clear she had been crying since my guards brought her here. “You can’t just keep
CHAPTER 53BRIANNA’S POVI meant every bit of everything I said to Sebastian minutes ago. It was for the best. It was the right choice. Even though it did hurt me a bit. I won’t deny I was having feelings for him. But I have to cage and bury those feelings deep inside me for good before they burst out and I end up regretting. I couldn’t have him falling in love with me when our love seemed impossible. When my past was still haunting me. When his wife had her grip tight on my neck. I just couldn’t let him.After hearing his reason for not letting me leave, I felt lost. I didn’t know how to react or what to believe. Or what to think. It was all too overwhelming for me. Could he be telling me the truth, or was he just making it all up to keep me here? But he didn’t seem like the kind of person who would lie for his benefit. He was more than that.I paced back and forth inside the cell, like a mad scientist. I groaned, clenching my teeth until my jaw started to ache. I ran my fingers thr
Chapter 54BRIANNA’S POV“Leave us,” Catherine directed at Amelia as she approached the cell, her tone seeming terse and stern.“Yes, Luna Catherine,” Amelia left my hand, stepped a little away from the cell and replied with a slight bow. Then she said something to me in a voice slightly above a whisper. “I’ll be leaving now. The maids are unpacking your luggage and will come soon to accompany you to the bathroom to take your bath. Make sure to eat your breakfast and take two tablets from the medicine pack. Don’t forget what I told you about---”“Let me not repeat myself,” Catherine’s voice hardened impatiently. “Get out now!!”Amelia dipped to another reverential bow before scurrying out the door. And Catherine just rolled her eyes.She stood there, arms crossed, one leg forward, and her familiar stern glare in her bright blue eyes. I couldn’t help but wonder how and when she got injured for that thick roll of bandage to be tied around her wrist. She looked perfectly fine when I saw
Chapter 55SEBASTIAN’S POV“How long will the funeral service last?” Catherine asked while seated on the edge of the bed.“In the text message, it said it shouldn’t take more than three days,” I replied, looking at myself in the mirror as I slipped on my suit jacket.When an Alpha King passes away, the funeral services typically last for two or three days as the case may be. On the first day, family members, other Alpha Kings, and important guests gather. The second day is dedicated to the wake-keeping and ceremonial customs, which take place the day before the main event. During this time, candles are lit, incense is burned, and other symbolic rituals are performed to the moon goddess, asking her to accept the king’s soul and honour him as a king in the afterlife. On the final day, the main event takes place. The body is laid to rest on the ground. Eulogies and tributes are given, and after the closing remarks, a gathering will be held at his castle for a reception.Nolan was a fool.
Chapter 56SEBASTIAN’S POV“And what about her?” My lips thinned with anger as I glared at him. “Easy there buddy,” he grinned, sealing the whiskey bottle. “Why so flared up and defensive all of a sudden? She’s just a slave, you---""She might be a slave," I interjected, stopping him in his tracks. "But I'm in charge of her now. I'm her master, not you," I stressed. “So you have no rights whatsoever to speak about her or ask about her….just don’t mention her name ever again.”He scoffed incredulously, fixing his gaze on me with surprise and shock. Then, his expression shifted, and he reached for the filled glass on the coaster. With a fierce gulp, he downed its contents and wiped a stray droplet from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand. Finally, he locked a cold, sinister stare on me.“I’m just here to make one thing clear to you. She was the prettiest and hottest of my slaves. And she still is. Finding a replacement for her has been fucking hard! So you better watch y
Chapter 57SEBASTIAN’S POVI had a black eye and my side hurt from the punches Hermes landed on me. He did hurt me. But I was satisfied to know I hurt him more. When I return to the castle, I’ll put some ice on the injury and ask Amelia for pain medicine to help with the discomfort.As we pulled up to my castle and parked in the garage, I noticed something strange. Normally, when I came back from a trip, the castle maids and sometimes Catherine would come out to welcome me. However, to my surprise, no one came out this time.We got out of the car and went inside. It was even stranger indoors; the entire place looked empty like no one had been living in the castle. I went to the freezer, took out an ice bag for my black eye, and called for Amelia and the head maid. But there was no answer. I furrowed my brow in confusion and concern.Is this what they always did whenever I wasn’t around? Taking the days off? I’ll definitely inquire about this and reduce their pay. All of them! And Ca