Violette POV I followed Master to his chambers. Before we even reached the door, Loren opened it and Master stood to the side, waiving me to go on before him. That’s.. different. Master stepped into the room behind me and the door closed. “You didn’t make the bed.” He said plainly. I pinched my lips together as I looked at it. The blanket lay messily on the mattress, the pillows flat and sunken. “I.. didn’t think you’d want me to,” I said. “Why not?” He asked as he walked around me. He walked over to the bed and began making it. “Rule number 5,” I said it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. “Oh.” He replied. I took a deep breath and watched him. His dress shirt clung tightly to his muscles, his hair was neatly combed on his head. Dear Goddess.. what am I doing? I can’t be checking him out right before he kills me! After he’d finished making the bed he walked into his office, taking a seat at his desk, and sighing. “How do you feel?” He asked. I took a few steps
Viktor POV “You changed desks..” Minerva said. “Oh, yeah. I’d forgotten about that.” I said. But that was a lie. I hadn’t forgotten it, because it was a big deal. To Violette, anyway. “Why?” She asked. I could tell it upset her, but I won’t bother to explain myself. It’s not any of her business. Even though she asked, I felt she knew the reason why. Because she started something with my slave and not only did it hurt Violette, but it infuriated me. “Because I can.” I said. She nodded her head and sighed. “Right.” She whispered in a displeased tone. “Minerva, if there’s something you want to say, just say it.” I said. “There’s nothing. I was just curious.” She said. She walked behind me and placed her hands on my shoulders and began rubbing them. “You’ve been extra busy this week..” she said. “Yeah, there’s been a lot to do. Thankfully, I haven’t had to worry about the war with Arthur for a bit. I’ve been trying to fix what my cousin fucked up.” I said as o glared at the pape
Violette POV “Oh my Goddess! You marked each other? That’s wonderful, Lillian!” I said. She showed off her mark with pride and I was so excited for her. “Did hit hurt?” I asked. I’d always been so curious as to how a marking felt. Unfortunately in my case, it seems that may never be in my future.. Honestly though.. I was beginning to feel okay with that. “Kind of.. but it was a good hurt, if that makes sense. And, I may or may not have marked him first..” she said. I threw my hand over my mouth and giggled. “Lillian! Who would have thought?” I asked. Her face was so red from embarrassment but I thought it was hilarious. I pulled her in for a tight hug. My best friend is the happiest I’ve ever seen her.. it’s the most amazing thing in the world. “I’m so happy for you, Lillian.. you have no idea.” I pulled back and smiled a big, toothy smile at her. “Thank you.” She said softly. Before I could say anything else I fell to my knees on the floor in pain. “Princess?” She asked. I cr
Viktor POV We both enjoyed the silence as we looked at each other. Her fever was high.. higher than its ever been, so she really needed the rest. I’d asked Beatrice why it was so high.. she said that not mating with her mate was making her best act up and get worse. Top that with her mare being an unfaithful bastard and we’re left with a sick Violette.It didn’t take her very long to fall asleep. My eyelids were heavy and my body was exhausted.. I should go to my chambers but I couldn’t bring myself to go. I stood up and walked to her desk. Everything was neatly placed in certain spots on it. I saw a stack of papers from her writing.. I looked back at her, listening to her breathing and heartbeat, and when I realized she was truly asleep.. my hands wandered to the papers. These are her thoughts.. her words. And even as personal as they may be, it killed me to not know what was going through her mind. Maybe these would give me some insight. I wondered what she wrote about. I took
Violette POV “Good morning, Violette.” Beatrice woke me up. I looked around the room and to my dismay, Master had left just like he’d said. “Good morning.. Ms. Beatrice.” I said with a small smile. I was upset but I wouldn’t let her know that. “Today will be a fun day, indeed. The kingdom is having its annual light show. You will not be working in the castle, but instead helping with decorations outside.” She in a cheerful tone. “Light show?” I asked. I’d never heard of that before. “Oh.. sometimes I forget you’re not from here. Every year on this day we do a light show. People from the towns come in and picnic in the dark while fireworks get shot off.” She said. That brought a true smile to my face. “I’ve never seen fireworks,” I said. “You will love it, then.” She clapped her hands together excitedly. “The king arranged for this gown. You’re to be bathed, and your hair done, then we will eat before time to start the decorations.” She said. I quickly planted my feet on the gr
Violette POV It’s beginning to get dark out and the people are already enjoying their time eating and chatting in the field. I’d never seen such an like it before.. Father never allowed anything like this at home. He couldn’t care less about festivities with the townspeople or anything like it. “Ah, there you are, dear. The King has summoned you.” Beatrice said. She pointed at the King standing on a balcony who I hadn’t even noticed was looking directly at me. “I will have Loren show you the way.” She said with a smile. Loren took my arm and we began walking to the castle. “You’ve done a fine job today, miss.” He said. “Thank you, Loren,” I said. “Beatrice tells me you’ve never seen fireworks before.. is that true?” He asked. I nodded my head. “Father never allowed anything like this. It’s sad to see I’ve been missing out. I’ve never seen so many people gathered in one place.” I said. “Well.. after tonight you won’t be missing much of anything.” He said with a laugh. We walked
Viktor POV “Why are you looking at me like that?” She asked. I could tell I was making her feel very self-conscious. In all reality.. I was just admiring how happy she can be in a world full of hate. “Am I not allowed to look at you?” I asked. She looked away and watched the fireworks. I’d have to say she looks absolutely breathtaking standing here before me. I’d never really noticed how she basically glowed when she was happy.. “I didn’t say that..” she said softly. Her eyes fell for a moment to watch the people down below. “If you’d like to go down there.. you may.” I said. “But what about you?” She asked as she looked back at me. Goddess.. why does she have to be so.. I need to stop. I can’t do that. “I’ll be fine,” I said. No, I won’t.. I didn’t want her to go, but I didn’t want to keep her from going if that’s what she wanted. “May I stay?” She asked. I nodded my head as I fought back the smile I’d shown her fat too many times tonight. “If that is what you wish,” I said.
Viktor POV “How is she?” I asked. “She’s alive.. but it will take some time to heal. The knife had to have been silver.. and the wound was covered in wolfsbane so I can only assume the knife was doused in it.” Beatrice said. I let out a growl as I slammed my fist into the concrete wall. “How did this happen? Why didn’t she try to fight or shift?” I growled. Was this because of the collar? I’d stopped giving her wolfsbane completely.. “I found a needle prick in her neck. She was given wolfsbane.. and the collar.. the silver collar didn’t help. I took my eyes off of her for merely a second.” Beatrice sobbed. “She.. screamed for me.. Beatrice.” I fell against the wall and took a deep breath. “In her moment of pure fear.. she screamed for me.” I dropped my face into my hands. “She survived because of you. Had you not gotten to her in time..” Beatrice trailed off. “I will kill him for this,” I said through my teeth. The rage I was feeling right now is beyond anything I’d ever imag