Sienna’s hands trembled slightly as she knocked at the door of Alaric’s cabin.
“Come in!” His rich, husky voice made the hair on her back bristle but in a good way. Her lips stretched into a wide smile as she entered the cabin. Alaric’s chair was turned away from her. So, she couldn’t see him.
She opened her mouth to thank him but was cut off by his cold voice, “Sienna! I wonder what Jamie saw in you… You have caused so much ruckus within a week of being appointment. Gosh! I wish that I could fire you right away but who will pay for the losses then?”
Vivian gripped the hem of her sweater and said in a shaking voice, “L.. losses…”
“Yes, madam! Losses… you broke the window in the storeroom! Do you think I will let you go just like that? You will work two hours overtime till its cost is repaid!”
“How much is the cost, Sir…” Sienna managed to
Sienna ran across the corridors as fast as she could. She had rushed to the office the moment she got informed about the time and venue. Unfortunately, there was traffic and she got late.Her body was drenched in sweat by the time she reached the conference room. She pushed open the door with her shaking hands and walked in.She rubbed her hands self-consciously and lowered her eyes under the glares of the others in the room.“So, here comes the VIP... Alaric, I thought all your office staff had a strong work ethic but I am sorry to say that I am disappointed.” A bald man in a designed suit, taunted, glaring at Sienna.Sienna’s face flushed with embarrassment as she said, “I am sorry, Sir. I got suck in traffic.”“The time for traffic should be calculated, Sienna. Anyway, give me the USB with the presentation.” Alaric said in a cold voice.Sienna’s legs shook and she stumbled, almost bumping ag
“I… I don’t like parties, Ruby. I don’t feel comfortable with people around me. Do I have to come in?” Selena asked gripping the door of the car.Ruby’s face fell as she cast an indignant look at Selena. Shrugging her shoulders she said, “Fine, you go back home. I will just go in and get bored or whatever…”Selena felt a pang of regret. Ruby was the only person who had ever been nice to her. She had been always there for her. She couldn’t refuse the one time she asked for help.Selena drew in a deep breath and said, “I will come…”Ruby squealed with delight and pulled her into a hug. “We will just hi to my aunt and leave as soon as possible.”Selena nodded her head and followed her quietly. Her eyes widened in surprise when they stopped in front of a dilapidated building.“Ahem… my aunt is not rich you know… I hope you don’t
Selena drew in a deep breath and she adjusted the bouquet of roses in her hand. Her heart pounded against her ribs as she knocked at the door.She almost rushed back to the storeroom but then she remembered how Alaric had saved her life and taken her home. It would be polite to at least thank him.“Come in, Selena.” Alaric’s voice sounded from inside the cabin.She drew in a deep breath and stepped inside the cabin to find Alaric with his head buried in a file.When Selena didn’t speak for a while he said in an irritated voice, “Are you going to stand there like a statue all day or will you speak something?”Selena was startled by his cold voice but she managed to stutter, “Ummm… sir… I got this for you… I just wanted to thank you for saving me yesterday.” Selena stuttered.Alaric lifted his head, his eyes flashed with an unspoken tenderness but just for a moment. Then, his
Thuk! Thuk! Thuk! Thuk….The door shook with Alaric’s constant pounding. He was beyond furious. Ruby had dared to come and live in his apartment after everything happened!A gasp escaped Ruby’s mouth when she opened the door. She tried to shut it on Alaric’s face but he was too quick for her.Stepping inside, he gripped Ruby’s shoulders and gritted out, “What are you doing here, Ruby?’“That is the Question she must be asking YOU. Did you forget that this is her home?” Sienna’s voice sounded as she walked in, crossing her arms.Alaric was taken aback by her words. Why was Sienna supporting Ruby? His hands slumped to his side and he asked in a bewildered voice, “Why would you stand up for the one who kidnapped you?”“Jamie threatened her into helping him. She didn’t want to hurt me. Plus, she is the only one who has ever been kind to me. Why wouldn&rsqu
“Is this the cottage?” Alaric asked waving his hands at a small but well-maintained cottage.“Yes sir, Ruby was seen entering this cottage at midnight and hasn’t left since.” A man dressed in black said with his eyes lowered.Alaric motioned the man to knock at the door while he stood to one side.“Who the hell is it so early in the morning?” Ruby said in a disgruntled voice.Alaric stepped in front and said with a smirk, “I thought we had a deal…”Ruby’s face turned pale and she stuttered, “I… I remember the deal… I was here to meet my sick aunt…”“Oh! your aunt is ill. It would be rude to go away without meeting her.” He said walking straight inside.“Sir…she has gone… umm…. Yeah… to see the doctor…”“That is so inconsiderate of you, Ruby. Why didn’t you acc
“How are you feeling today, Sienna?” Ruby asked, sitting across her.When she didn’t reply, she snapped her fingers in front of her and said, “What are you thinking about?”“Alaric…” She muttered without thinking. Her face flushed red and she lowered her eyes and ranted, “I was thinking how I should thank Alaric sir… no apologize to him… no, thank him…” She shook her head and said, “Whatever… I think I will just complete my work. Then, she got engrossed staring at the screen while her hands flew across the keyboard.Ruby couldn’t restrain the wide grin that spread across her face. She slid out of the cabin quietly and went to meet Alaric.“What the hell do you think you are doing here, Ruby?” Alaric asked in an irritated voice as he tried to do the clasp of some locket.Ruby couldn’t restrain herself from admiring his back profile.
Alaric was seated in his office, engrossed in files when his phone rang. He picked up the call while still browsing through the papers.“Why haven’t you reached Cliterville yet?” Elliots’ anxious voice sounded on the other side.Alaric’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion.“Was I supposed to be there?”“Don’t tell me you are still in the office?”“I am.. so…”“Damn Alaric! How could you forget that today is a full moon?”Alaric’s heart skipped a beat and his face turned pale. His eyes snapped towards the clock. It was already 9:00. He could never reach Cliterville on time.He drummed his fingers on the table trying to think of an alternative. His hand flew to the locket around his neck. As far as Sienna was at a safe distance and he didn’t know her location everything would be fine.He summoned Ruby immediately and instructed her t
Sienna kicked, thrashed, punched but the man held her in an iron grasp. Her efforts weakened as her strength waned. In the end, she decided to conserve her energy for later.Sienna pretended to faint and let her head roll to one side. It was becoming increasingly uncomfortable to stay in the man’s proximity. The strong stench of alcohol threatened to send her down a spiraling hole of dark memories.She held her breath and imagined the heavenly fragrance of Alaric’s perfume. She imagined that she was with him and soon her anxiety faded enough for her to pay attention to details.She cracked open her eyes slightly and took in her surroundings. Her heart fluttered with hope when she saw the familiar surroundings. If she managed to dodge these men, she could escape easily.The men dragged her and took her inside a garage. She took a deep breath as the smell of petrol diluted the stench of Alcohol. Out of the corner of her eyes, Sienna saw the tall
Sienna indeed felt useless sitting alone in the room. She was lost in her thoughts when Daniel came running. His face was pale and he was panting badly, “Mommy… mommy… please come quickly… Daddy…”Sienna knelt and asked him, “What happened to Daddy?”“A Biggie biggie man carried him away… Daddy didn’t open his eyes…”Sienna picked him up in her arms and asked for the exact location where he had seen him. From his description, it seemed as if he was taken to the nearby warehouse.She took off her sandals and took out the revolver from the drawer. Instructing, Ruby to take care of Daniel she ran in the direction of the warehouse.Her dress got caught in brambles and she had to tear off apart of it to move ahead but this was her least of her concern.She ran as fast as her legs could carry. Her eyes widened in horror when she saw Alaric tied up in chains. He was
The next morning when Sienna woke up, she found herself in her bedroom. Alaric was seated beside her with her hand nestled between his.Before she could speak anything her mind got flooded with thoughts *My mate’s eyes are so mesmerizing. How I wish I could get lost in them. Her full lips make me want to drown in their sweetness.*Sienna’s face flushed. Pulling her hand away she said, “From when did you become so sloppy?”Alaric’s eyebrows furrowed and he said, “Sorry…”It was then Sienna realized that his lips hadn’t moved at all. She sat up with a start and said, “Does that mean I was hearing your thoughts?”“Maybe… mates can hear each other’s thoughts once the male has marked the female… I don’t know if Human mates can do that…”He cupped Sienna’s face in his hands and thought about the first time he met her.&ldquo
Aunt Sue, Elliot, Ruby, and Amanda rushed to the cottage when they got Alaric’s message. They found Alaric sitting on the floor with his head buried in his hands.Alaric raised his head when he sensed Elliot’s hand on his shoulder. “I lost everything, Elli… Everything is destroyed…”“What do you mean?”“I killed Serena.”Elliot knelt in front of him and said, “What you did is very honorable. Dad will be proud of you. You chose to save innocent babies over your mate. Not everyone can do that.”“Elli, You don’t understand, that b**** killed all the babies too before dying.”Amanda looked around and said, “I don’t think she could have used power after you stabbed her totem with the dagger. Where are the babies? Let me have a look…”“Right there…” Alaric started saying but stopped when he saw that t
Sienna was dressed in a pair of comfortable jeans and sweaters. The room didn’t seem tiny to her anymore. She had sort of figured out how the room worked.The moment she managed to eliminate the fear of closed spaces from her mind, the room appeared much larger. When she got over the fear that she will remain hungry and thirsty, she didn’t feel hungry or thirsty anymore.It was as if the room was created to magnify your fears. She still hadn’t figured out a way to escape from this oppressive prison.“Long time no see, sister…” Serena's voice pulled her out of her thoughts.Her eyebrows drew closer as her eyes checked Sienna out from top to bottom. She looked at the mirror lying in the corner. “Ignorance is bliss, isn’t it? But it doesn’t stop the world from spinning…”Following her eyes, Sienna said in a resolute voice, “I am not going to fall for your tricks anym
As days went by, Serena could notice visible changes in Alaric’s behavior. He followed her orders without asking any questions. He showered her with praises. Though she knew he was flattering her for his own benefit, she couldn’t help but feel thrilled at the prospect that Alaric admired her.She had caught him staring at her on several occasions. She was convinced that he had developed a liking for her. If he passed the test, they could start afresh and she could end Sienna’s pitiful life.Her face lit up with satisfaction as she saw Alaric clean her dirty shoes. He was completely focused on the task.She waved her wand and all the shoes got cleaned instantly. A gasp escaped Alaric’s mouth and he raised his head to find Sienna stand in front of them.He jumped to his feet and bowed, “Master…”“Come and sit with me. I have an important matter to discuss.” Serena said waving her hand towards the
“Why are you doing this, Serena?” Sienna asked in a pained voice.Serena's smirked and said rubbing her hands, “I would have said that I am taking revenge but honestly this is so much fun,”Sienna was taken aback by her answer. How could someone derive pleasure by hurting others? She glared at the witch and said, “You might be very powerful but one day you will have to pay for your deeds too. You should be more mindful of your actions.”Serena’s evil laughter echoed in the room sending shivers down her spine. When Serena finally calmed down she challenged,“Who is going to make me pay? Your weakling mate…”“You never know… Aunt Sue is a witch too. If she finds a way to get me out of here, I am sure they won’t spare you easily.”“That will never happen, Luv. Those fools are looking for you in the transition realm; the realm of where people go if th
The first rays of the sun streamed in through the window illuminating Serena’s bedroom. She was seated on the large poster bed that was still made. There was satisfaction and excitement on her face.She felt giddy with joy. Alaric was hers to possess, toy around and have fun. She felt this intense desire to boast about it to someone. Her lips stretched in an evil smile. She knew the perfect person.She raised a barrier around her room and sat down in the meditating pose. Closing her eyes, she started chanting some spell.The rhythmic chanting of the spell echoed in her room for quite some time. Then, there was a flash of light and she vanished.She appeared in a large room with white walls, white floors, white roofs. It was quite difficult to tell the difference between the walls, floor, and roof. It made you feel as if you were within a large white box.A girl was cowering in a corner. Her head was buried in her hands and she was completely
Serena, The Witch of Artemia was seated on her throne in her ornately decorated castle. The long, blue, flowing gown made her look like she was riding on waves.An intricately decorated crown adorned her neatly tied-up hair. The large green jewel in her crown mirrored her green eyes making her look surreal.Her cherry, red lips stretched into a sultry smile as she saw Alpha Alaric walk in. His hair was messy, clothes were crumpled; in short he looked like he had just survived a torando.“Alpha Alaric, to what do I owe your presence?” She asked in a sweet voice.Alaric’s blood boiled, his eyes turned red and he said through clenched teeth, “Where is Sienna?”“Have people forgone all the etiquettes with the advent of the modern age? Isn’t it considered polite to dress up when you go to visit someone?” the witch commented as if Alaric hadn’t spoken anything.She flicked her wand and so
When Elliot arrived the next morning, he found Alaric leaning against the wall. His bloodied shirt was lying in a heap. Catching a glimpse of the bullet on the floor, he picked it up.A hiss escaped his mouth and he dropped the bullet. Damn! This was silver. His heart pounded against his ribs as he knelt to the floor and grasped Alaric’s shoulders.“Are you okay? He asked in a shaking voice.“Sienna made sure of it…” Alaric’s bland voice sounded. Something was not right. When he spoke Sienna’s name his eyes didn’t light up the way they always did.Elliot looked around and asked, “Where is Sienna?”Alaric lowered his eyes and stared at the floor without replying. Elliot’s heart accelerated as he jumped to his feet and trotted around the apartment calling out to Sienna. When he couldn’t find her, Elliot returned to the hall.“Damnit! Can you just say where Sienna is