Hey lovelies! Long time no chat here! Thoughts so far? The end is near 😭
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
Aurelia's POVI didn't leave my room the next night. Not because I didn't want to but because Norton had me under lock and key. The only ones who came in so far were the maids to serve me food that I was sceptical about eating and Alice who stopped by to check how I was fairing.She pitied my fate and I saw the look on her face yet she said nothing. Just like every other person who knew that Norton was overstepping his boundary yet refused to say a thing or two about it."What would Emma be doing here?" I had asked Liam just the other day before Emma arrived. "You still wish to bring that woman to your side?" I wasn't going to tell him how to act but if she came just a few steps close to me, one of us was going to have to die."Leaving her there would only be torture for Andre," he had said."So you're saving her from him?" I refused to believe he was looking out for her."That's what it looks like? Well, I am pleased. That's what it's supposed to look like. I need her running back to
Aurelia's POVI pinched my nipples and whimpered as I pressed my thighs together. The warm water from the shower rained down on me and I continued my little adventure with myself. I've been suffering from what I'd like to call 'Mate deficiency.' I wanted to be next to him so bad.I'd been waking up horny for the past few days and even at nights it was harder to sleep without touching myself yet I gave up halfway since I failed to bring myself to climax. My body wanted someone else and it wanted him.I couldn't even make do with my own hands.A little knock on the door had me jerking. I didn’t have time for this. Today was the day of the feast."Prince Norton is going to get furious if you're even a minute late, Miss Aurelia," the maid called from outside my bathroom door."Y-Yes. Sorry!" I showered quickly and I stepped out with a towel tied around my chest. The maids helped me prepare immediately and after they were done, I sent them out under the act to 'get myself together'. Once t
Aurelia's POVI walked back into the hall just in time to meet Norton's gaze. He was in the midst of his father and advisor. When he saw me, I saw his expression falter a bit. He excused himself and stormed my way. Even with all these people, was he going to let his true character show?He grabbed my arm tightly but forced a smile to everyone around before pulling me into a corner."Where the fuck did you go?" he asked through gritted teeth, glaring at me like I was his pet who had gone out of a leash."A walk," I said. "You're hurting me. I'm not going to cover a bruise, Norton. Let go-" He squeezed my arm tighter and I clenched down on my jaw, swallowing the pain."Listen here, Aurelia. I'm not going to have you ruin my plans for me. We had a deal, do I need to remind you? Your lover boy is going to rot in my prison and that's me being very kind. Do not push my hand, Aurelia-""You really want to do this before your father and everyone else here? You have no hold over your shitty ch
Liam's POV"King Liam!" Norton's father approached me with a wide smile on his face. He stretched out a hand and I shook him with a firm grip. He placed a hand on my shoulder, holding my gaze and I could see the sheer joy in his eyes unlike three others who looked shocked to their bones."King Hector," I said in acknowledgement and he finally let go of me.The hall was silent as a graveyard and anyone who would pay particular attention would hear Emma and Norton's irregular heartbeat. They looked like they'd just seen a god fall from the sky.I was that god. Only thing was that I passed through the front door."I was just asking about you from the representative you sent," he gestured to Emma who was yet to recover from her shock. "How did you get here so fast?""Well, your child was kind enough to bring me in. I couldn't resist," I threw a look in Norton's direction and the child was shaking like a leaf on a stormy night. He couldn't contain himself. He was starting to sweat on such