An intense rosy fragrance assaulted Alaric as he neared the storeroom. It was as if he had neared a garden where roses were blooming in full spring.
He halted in his steps and took in a deep breath. A sweet smile spread on his lips and he closed his eyes, pretty much enjoying the moment. Liken was swooning at the smell. Warning bells went off inside Alaric’s brain but he couldn’t do anything about it.
He walked inside the room hypnotized by the fragrance. It was as if his legs had a mind of their own. It was then he saw her for the first time. She was sitting on the chair. So, he could only see her side profile. Though h
The glass door of the AE's office swung open and everyone’s eyes flitted to the door. They were stunned to see a tall, handsome man dressed in an expensive suit enter the office with authority. They were even more stunned when he looked at his watch and said, “Why are you all still here? Isn’t it time to wrap up?”They were flustered but they soon filed out of the office in twos and threes. Their mind was plagued with millions of questions but they didn’t dare to ask any questions. They didn't want to displease him as he looked like someone powerful.
Alaric ran as fast as his legs could carry. He wished that the wind and the noise of the vehicles would drown the chaos of his mind but unfortunately, it did nothing. People watched him awkwardly as he zipped through the streets, bumping into people. At a crossing, He almost got hit by a car. Had it not come to a halt at the right moment, he would have been dead meat. “Are you mad? Do you want to die?” The disgruntled driver shouted, putting his head out of the window. Tearing his hair, he muttered,
The next morning Sienna woke up from her sleep to the sound of birds twittering outside the window. She didn’t open her eyes waiting for the alarm to ring. She turned to the other side causing her to fall with a thud on the floor. “What a way to start a morning!” She grumbled, unwilling to open her eyes yet. Did she have to fall in the morning? F***! How could she fall? She slept on the floor at home. She gasped as her eyes snapped open. She pulled the comforter around her as she looked around in panic. Memories flooded her mind…
Ruby heaved a sigh of relief when her phone lit up with instructions. It was suffocating to see Sienna cry like this. She was no saint but seeing someone cry like this could move the heart of a stone. She kneeled before Sienna and gathered her into a hug. She held her as she cried, rubbing her back. “It is okay, Sienna. Everything will be alright.”“How, Ruby? How? I have lost my home and I don’t have anywhere to go… moreover that heartless woman burned all my belongings too. I am
Alaric was seated on a plush leather couch in his room. The screen in front of him displayed the live CCTV streaming of his office. He tapped his knuckles on the handrest as he gazed at the screen. “Waiting for your mate to enter the office…” Aunt Sue asked as she walked in with a tray of coffee and breakfast. “Hmmm…. How did you know?”Aunt Sue chuckled as she placed the tray on the table in front of him. “Anyone can tell that with the way you are looking at the scree
“Alaric! Come quickly. It seems like your mate is in a problem.”Aunt Sue’s shrill voice struck Alaric like a bolt of lightning. He threw a shirt around his shoulders and trotted down the stairs buttoning it. A growl escaped his throat as his eyes fell on Jamie. Punching his palm, he exclaimed, “F***! I had forgotten all about this moron. When did he get discharged from the hospital?”His blood boiled as he saw Sienna’s scared expression. He tapped his feet as he turned on the
The next morning Ruby dragged a reluctant Sienna to the AE’s Office. “Ruby, let us just go back…” Sienna said the moment they had stepped out of the cab. She turned back and started waving her hands to call another cab. Ruby grabbed her by her shoulder and said in a confident voice, “Why will you go back? The police officer released you because you are innocent. I am sure everyone will figure it out too.” “But…” Sienna said wringing her hands. It was so aw
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 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