Aurelia's POVShe returned sooner than I expected and even better, she had extracted the juices from the plant and all I had to do was give some to Liam. He should have enough strength for the next couple of days and if I continued to feed him with it, he might be able to break out of here and escape.Hopefully, he would state what he was here for.I thanked her and dropped the bottles on my bedside table.But if Liam were to leave faster than I planned, what would happen to me and his child? Shouldn’t he take responsibility for his son too? Was he going to make me go through this--"Shit. He doesn’t even know," I rubbed my head. "Why am I getting all mad?" I asked myself and stepped outside for a walk. It was a warm afternoon and I took a stroll in the garden where Maggie and I used to spend most of our time.The garden looked well taken care of- of course, I didn’t expect the place to suffer in my absence. Someone else would have been assigned to it."I didn’t expect you here so soo
Aurelia's POV"You shouldn’t be here," Liam said as I approached his cell. I wasn't even there yet and he could already smell me. He was right. I shouldn't be here today. He already successfully filled me with his scent yesterday. It should be at least another three days before I come back looking for more.I squeezed the bottle containing the Algereiz plant, reminding myself that I was here because of this and not for anything else.I guess the self reminder was too late. I was already blushing. It wasn't my fault. My thoughts had dropped into the mud when I thought of how 'successfully filled' I was."I wonder what this is about," I heard him mumble before I stepped into his cell. His eyes were already glued on me while I stared at everything else- like his hands for example. It looked painful-"It's okay," he said. "I can barely feel a thing now. They've gone numb," he chuckled like it was supposed to be funny. "But of course, you're not concerned, only curious. That's a new trait.
Liam's POVShe continued to make me swallow that horrible thing but each and every time, she never brought something sweet. But why would she? She was already here, wasn't she? That was all the sweetness I needed. The way she came apart so easily in my arms was sweet enough and her moans too… no doubt, Aurelia had put down her guard around me.She was more enthusiastic to see me and I wondered if she even knew she was making it so obvious and not just the way she responded to our love making, I could see it in her eyes and even the way she spoke.Her tongue that was once sharp and accusing was now calm and soothing. She was much calmer now and gentler. She was the same Aurelia I knew back in Purple Sun City.I wasn't expecting her to come around this son especially when we were yet to talk about why she really left in the first place. It seemed like she had made peace with that.At least now, it will work.I knew of her plans to make me regain my strength. Whatever medicine she was ad
Liam's POV "How is this supposed to work?" Aurelia asked. She was sceptical when I explained what I had in mind. She rubbed her neck over and over, probably wondering how I'd sink my teeth into it. "It feels oddly familiar," she said, her hands still on her neck. "Are you sure this will give you strength? Why am I even asking that?" she responded to herself immediately. "That myth, huh?" I nodded. She smoothed her hands over my shoulders. "You think I'm pure in heart?" she looked at me with a raised brow. "You don't have to be a virgin to be pure in heart," I teased. She punched my chest with a frown but blushed still. "Okay, we can try it," she finally agreed. "I've done this before. It'll just be like in the past," she said, trying to assure herself that it would be over before it even started. "It won't hurt… right?" "I'll be careful. I won't take too much," I assured. Also because I didn’t want any harm to come to her and the baby. She leaned closer, moving her hair to one si
Emma's POVI knew the stench of death because I had seen heaps of dead bodies back in Wild Rose and even way before that when I went on missions with a few warriors. That smell only came off from dead bodies so why could I smell death in my room?There was no one else here besides me.The windows were closed. I would've said maybe the smell came from outside."Ha," I laughed breathlessly. "Ha ha," I was panting harshly from that little strength I used. My arms were stretched out at each side with cuffs on my wrist connected to a long chain. I was seated on my bed- at least that should prove a little comfort but I had never left my bed ever since I came back here. My shoulders rested and my head hung low with my hair falling over at both sides.I hadn't tasted water or food in three days yet every day, I was tortured like an animal day and night. My eyes were tired of producing tears. I had no strength to even keep my eyes open.It felt like it would never end. It had been just three
Emma's POVThey took care of me till the next day. Making sure I regained my strength and feeding me with good food till I pushed the plate away because my belly was full. But the extra weight I had lost could be seen on my face. That bastard Norton would notice and he would mock my situation.Shit! I had almost forgotten the bloodlust in Norton's eyes as he held Aurelia's dying body. That was one more angry fellow I was going to face.I was yet to recover from Andre's harsh torment, the pain from the whips on my back, the pain from my cheekbones thanks to the blows I had received and even the mental turmoil I'd had to face. Any more torment from anyone and I knew I was going to lose it.I better come up with a way to calm Norton as I go.I walked through the halls of the Castle with every scornful look thrown my way and every guard squeezing their weapon and their fist. The whole Castle had heard of my betrayal and even the people, I was certain.They were probably wondering why a tr
Aurelia's POV"I want to tear her apart- Ugh!" I groaned over and over as I sat back on my bed with a force. I folded my arms, groaning and glaring into the distance. My face softened for a moment and I rubbed my hand- the same one I used in slapping her. It hurt a bit… Actually, it hurt a lot when I did that.Still, she deserved worse than that! I had never wanted a person's death so bad!I sighed, trying to let it go. I didn't want to fill my heart with pure hatred. I rubbed my neck, flinching a little at the small pain where Liam had sucked again from me today. It had been two days now and he still needed my blood. At least he was healing much faster than the Algereiz plant would have healed him.That was a relief.Now I just needed to wait for the right time to see Emma and take what Liam wanted. I had known beforehand that she would be coming back and I had prepared myself to look in the face of the woman who manipulated and used me as she pleased and then thought to discard me w
Aurelia's POV "Let… me… go!" I struggled, trying to fight him off from behind but his grip was simply too strong. Tears stung at my eyes from the pain and I couldn’t even concentrate enough to release Liam's scent. I was too terrified to even think straight. "How long has this been going on?" he asked as he suddenly let go of me. "Last week? A few days? When?" he yelled. I backed away from him, keeping my eyes on him to make sure he kept his distance but he kept advancing towards me with eyes that screamed betrayal like I broke his trust. "How could you do that to a person?" I clenched my fist. "He's not just an ordinary person but a King! If word gets out, Red Valley will be in a bad position because of you!" "Let me remind you that this is your home!" he said with his arms stretched wide. "You belong here so don't go calling him your King. I," he pointed to himself. "I am your King, Aurelia. Future husband and father to your kids. But what do you do when I plan to make a future f