I was still in my white dress. My skin exposed in more ways than one and Mr Bates was watching every inch of it. My heart was beating in my chest and it wasn't until now that i realized I still hadn't eaten.Trixy hadn’t spoken in hours, I could barely feel her presence so it was just me. Me, and Mr Bates who wore a stone cold expression that thawed slightly when his eyes landed on my chest. Something he saw there caused a twinkle to go of in his eyes and my nerves jumbled uncomfortably.“In order to prepare you for your duties as the kings mate, you will need to learn; proper etiquette in social gatherings such as balls and meetings. You’re also expected to learn lycan history and of course seduction,” I choked on the air in my throat.“Seduction?” I asked.His lips pulled back in a distasteful smirk. “You’re of course expected to see to the kings needs, both among the people and in business but also in private. You will be taught to become all that he needs in one, slightly to c
I woke up in the infirmary unable to move at first. The pain running from my head to my knees was keeping me put and the sheets were stained with the blood from my wounds.The first thing I saw was Miss Elaine, she sat on a chair reading a book and she looked calm if it wasn't for her foot tapping away like it was on the run.When she noticed me stirring awake she closed it and turned to face me. Her auburn hair fell in from of her eyes but she grabbed the lock and put it in the pin at the back of her head. Her eyes fell and her lips turned down in a pout that she tried to mask. Her throat bobbed as she swallowed and she shook her head to gather herself. “How are you feeling?” She asked. Her voice was like a soothing balm. It sounded like she genuinely cared but I didn't believe it. Anyone could fake caring about you. I would know. One minute they say they will protect you and love you forever and the next they let you off with the Lycan king who allows his people to use you as a p
The doctor had been in here and told me about the internal bleeding, broken rib, and the various wounds I had spread out across my body. He told me to be careful like it was my fault and I had fallen from a cliff or something.Maybe that was the lie he was told but I doubted it. They knew what had happened. If Miss Elaine knew, the doctor surely did too. Was this behavior normal in the palace? Beating girls and lying about it. Was that why Elaine was so afraid all the time? I wish I could ask her but I doubt she’d tell me the truth.He left and told me to rest. They wanted to keep me until my wolf was strong enough to heal us both but they weren’t giving me anything that would get Trixy’s strength back. We still hadn't eaten and the IV wasn't doing much but keeping me awake. Trixy was still dormant; I could feel her but we couldn't talk or connect.The idea of staying in here for two days made my skin crawl and there was no way in hell that I was going back to my room and sent off to
After a run that felt like it had lasted for a week, I looked back to see how far away from the palace we had gotten but my heart sank when I could spot the tower sticking up behind the trees. How in the world was I supposed to disappear in this place?But we didn't slow down and I forced my steps one at a time. The alternative to running was much more terrifying.“This way,” he rounded a few trees and we came out on the other side of the small forest.I knew there was a forest around here with miles and miles of tight-grown trees and grass that tickled your feet for those who wanted a proper run with their wolf but I didn't know where it was located. It would've been a good place to disappear until I found a way out.We ran without stopping over a bridge overlooking a beautiful stream and down the cobblestone path that led through a smaller shopping street. We ran until I couldn't feel my feet. We ran even though I wanted to stop but he wouldn't let me slow down as he dragged my wei
“Please! Please, I'm sorry! No!”The faint sounds of beginning brought me out of my violent slumber and my eyes fluttered open but I saw nothing other than blurry lights and the sounds seemed further away when I was awake.“I’m so sorry!” He cried. He wasn't close, his voice came from down a few halls. Where was he?He was begging for his life, his voice sounded muffled and desperate and the sound of gurgling and coughing made me shake my head to get a grip.I looked around but my vision wouldn't allow me to see much.All I saw were blurry walls and something shiny in front of me.I lifted my hand to rub my eyes but the restraints were stopping me.I looked down and moved my wrist but it wouldn't budge and after staring for a good minute I saw the cable ties that kept my wrists locked to the chair.“No,” I breathed and tried
It had been hours since Darian told the guard to kill the guy who helped me. His screams stopped, actually no, he begged for his life one last time they took it from him and the sound that followed was a metal door sliding shut with a loud lock clicking into place. They had left it open on purpose, wanting me to hear him being tortured before his eventual death.Now when I looked at my captive hands they were stained with blood that would never be washed off.I closed my eyes and saw his kind face, I had never seen kinder eyes, and the only one that even came close was Emanuel.It pissed me off to no end how I could've been with him right now and live a somewhat good life. I would've had to share him with his other mates but it would've been worth it if it meant a calm and safe life. I’m not greedy, I could do without the love if it meant being safe. I just didn't want to hurt anymore.&
The water hit my body and felt like lava was washing down on me. I stepped aside for a second and then back again and I repeated that little dance about a hundred times to give myself a pause between the self-inflicting torture of taking a shower.I saw the scratchy loofah hanging on the golden hook and just the thought of scrubbing myself down with that sent a shiver down my body. The soap was all I could handle- it was oily and smelled of roses which was perfectly soothing against my wounds.The shower took longer than usual because of how careful I was. Even stepping out proved to be a difficult task when I couldn't lift my legs because of my broken rib.Nothing had healed and I don't remember the last time I was in pain for this long. Trixy always healed me before the pain took a strain on my psyche.The shower was in a big room of its own with double doors that led out into
“After everything you have put me through,” I said and tossed the card aside.I finished eating but an awful feeling was gnawing at me.Why this nice gesture now after he had an innocent man killed, sent his teacher to use me like a cane sharpener and then waterboarded me?This was all within the first twenty-four hours. There’s not a chance in hell that I’m staying here but I was stuck for now- in this palace and with him- so it wouldn't hurt to get to know my surroundings.I looked at the table and noticed the steak knife. Since I ate with my hands like an animal, the knife was spotless and the teeth were sharp.I put on the dress that Elise had laid out and ripped out a loop on the inside where I hung the knife so it wouldn't move around too much and especially so it wouldn't be seen.