Aurelia's POV"You're pregnant, Aurelia," Mrs. Anna repeated.I heard her the first time. I just felt I was still dreaming and I would wake up soon. Yes… I still believed that. "I'll wake up soon. It's only a dream,'' I muttered under my breath. I squeezed my fist, rumpling my dress in the process and scratching my skin.No way. This couldn't be real. "I have to wake up,'' I told myself again and I looked around the room. I noticed the wooden wardrobe at the far end and I got out of bed."Aurelia?'' Mrs. Anna called after me but I continued walking. "Where are you going?''"I need to wake up,'' there were tears in my eyes now. " I need to wake up,'' I chanted over again and I gripped the wardrobe at both side, throwing my head back-"Aurelia!''A hand grabbed me, sending me flying before I could slam my head against the hard wood that would definitely leave a scar and tear open my head a little bit but I wouldn't die.I landed on the floor with my ass, staring at Mrs. Anna in shock. S
Aurelia's POVTears leaked from my eyes with his hand still around my mouth from behind. His face was beside mine and I could hear his every breathing and when he chuckled, my breathing shuddered as I shook."Did you really think I wouldn't find you?" he said mockingly and I began cursing my own fate. Where did it all go wrong? It had only been three days. It started to feel like I wasn't even trying to get out of whatever hell was in my way. I always ended up back in the same place I started.It felt as though I was running on a spot- not going anywhere."Were you angry that I asked you to leave?" Adrian continued. His hand was already smoothening my jaw and he was rubbing his knuckles softly against it."What are you doing in this hellhole? Didn't I say I would take care of you for a long time?"Bile rose to my throat and I felt the pressure kick against my throat. I pushed his hand but I fell to my knees, emptying the vomit onto the floor. I was coughing in tears and rubbing my han
Emma's POVA cancelled wedding and a search party for that woman was enough to drive me to the edge. I guess Liam was right when he said not to return until I was sane. Anyone in my shoes would lose their mind at the change of events.Just a few days ago, everything was going according to how I had planned it. A life without Aurelia around was an empty spot for me to fill and assume my rightful position as Luna beside King Liam.Everything had fallen into place until… "Andre," I grinded on my teeth, imagining his bones instead. I wished nothing more than to ground his bones to powder and watch him disappear from the surface of the Earth.Whatever he said to Liam really got to him because now the wedding was not only off but Liam was pumped into finding that woman again.Why wouldn't they just understand? Why couldn't they see it? I was the perfect person to be by his side. How could a commoner, an outsider, a woman with no background attain the position of Luna in a powerful city like
Aurelia's POVWhen I opened my eyes again, the familiar ceiling stared back at me in silent welcome. I laid there, gripping the sheets by my side and trying hard not to let bitterness overwhelm me. I was right back where I started. Why did I even bother to run in the first place?I was starting to wonder if this was how I was going to live the rest of my life; being tossed about by Alphas who cared more for their ego and didn't give a shit about the collateral damage- me."Are you awake, Miss Aurelia?" The voice was tiny and careful. At least it wasn't Aria. I didn't think I was ready for Aria's problems yet but just like every other time, it would always slam me across the face when I least expected it.I pushed myself up to a sitting position and I saw a maid standing by the foot of my bed. She looked really young and small in size."Where is Casey?" I asked. "And Glenn?" They were the familiar faces I wanted to see or did something happen to them while I was away?"They are busy,"
Aurelia's POVHe locked me up in my room all day without a drop of water or a taste of food. I was drained and weakened by hunger and thirst by the time a maid came in carrying a tray.She placed it on my bed and headed out. I didn't expect much from Adrian and since he was hellbent on punishing me, the small portion of food that was before me wasn't a surprise.I had expected it. Regardless, I ate what I was given, in hopes that it wasn't poisoned but then again, if poison didn't kill me, starvation just might.I could survive on only water but I wasn't just eating for myself this time around. I rubbed my belly- something that was slowly becoming a subconscious action but I had better get it under control if I didn't want Adrian to notice. He was neither dumb nor stupid. He could pick up on the strange habit in no time.I stared at the room that had now become a prison to hold me in. There was no excuse to even step outside to sunbathe. It had just been three days yet it felt like a
Emma's POV"His highness sent you?" Hunter, one of Aurelia's former guards asked with shock on his face. I smirked as I walked towards him, the conversation I had previously heard, playing all over again. It felt good that I was able to catch up to him.I wanted nothing more than to slap him again just like I did the other day. Aurelia had surrounded herself with not just one but three men. Interesting. I knew that bitch was up to something.Also the way Hunter was very protective of her. If he had his way, he would also like to think for her. His legs were so quick to step in and defend her and his eyes, the way they glared at me, it was impossible not to notice; this one had a thing for her.It may be subtle but it sure was there, alright."Why are you so surprised?" I asked a question of my own. He squinted his eyes half way and soon gave up when he looked away."I thought you were told to take a breather," he said."Don't you see me breathing?" I was getting annoyed at how casual
Aurelia's POV"No," I refused."Please, Miss Aurelia," Olivia, the new maid assigned to me, begged with tears in her eyes. "Don't put me in trouble. Alpha Adrian said to not come without you."I shook my head and folded my arms, "I'm not going." My mind was made up. I've barely had anything to eat in days, I was weak and my knees could hardly hold me up. I threw up every morning and late at night- no one knew this part- still, Adrian felt it was time to play chess with him?What kind of sick bastard was he?I was convinced he was suffering from temporary amnesia now."He'll come here himself and I don't think you'll like that," she said again."Olivia, it doesn’t matter what I do. I'm going to get punished either way. I'm punished for shutting up. Might as well be stubborn and have my way for once.""What's taking so long?" I gripped my arm at Adrian's voice. Olivia stepped aside as she was beside the open door. She kept her hands behind her and lowered her head, afraid to meet his ga
Emma's POV"Now that we know where to find your mistress, what now?" I asked coyly. It was getting dark and we better find a place to rest soon.Now that I thought about it, we should've asked that man who provided the information for a place to stay. I had some money left. I knew it would come in handy."We wait," he said with a sigh as he rested against a tree, closing his eyes for a while. "Shouldn't you be leaving to deliver the note?""Right," I said. He had no idea I had delivered the note already. Why would I bother the King with such things? The one who needed the information the most was still changing she-wolves in his bed like underwear.Shit! I only hoped I could meet with Norton tonight. He needed to focus on the task at hand. We would draw our plan tonight. I had no intention of letting him get to Aurelia by himself. I had my own plans too and every one of them here were just pawns in my own scheme."Are you this pushy when it comes to your mistress?" I joked. "I always