“Did I cross the line? Where was the sign?”Daisy’s POVWho knew gardening would be so therapeutic?The grounding sensation I felt as my fingers dug into the soil, made me feel connected to the earth and my mind seemed to be a tad bit quiet when I am here.The garden was coming along nicely, it was pretty easy to get lost in it when literally no one ever came around these parts.Miss Amy had been able to take me off cleaning duty. I had gotten used to spending most of my days in the garden and the evenings by a lake I had recently discovered.Hades kingdom was truly magnificent, from the architecture to the topography, I found myself lost in its beauty. The stories told of his kingdom was utterly understated.The garden had become a form of escape, my sanctuary away from everything around me.I might be biased but I totally enjoy pruning the leaves, it was like playing dress up but instead of using humans, I use plants instead.Priya was hard to track, it was funny how such a loud bun
“If I tried to kiss the pain away, would it undo the hurt I caused?”Daisy’s POV“What happened to the Luna?” I asked, my fingers wrapped around my mother’s locket.Priya frowned, “she was killed by the Rogue Alpha Alec.”My heart pounded painfully in my chest “how?”Priya’s eyes were filled with sadness, a tear rolled down her cheeks, “I can’t really remember most of it, I was really young then but the day Luna Grace had died Hades lost everything.”I could feel the raw pain in her words, my heart shattered, “she was his best friend, he got it lucky, my mom had always said, he was mated to his best friend,” Priya continued.“I didn’t know,” I muttered, my voice barely a whisper, my heart felt like it was stomped on, “I didn’t know,” I repeated.“the garden?” I choked out the question. Unsure if I was ready to hear the response I was going to get.“Hades had given it to her as their first anniversary gift just a few days before she was killed,” Priya said.I shot up to my feet, my eye
“Locked in the vault of bittersweet memories.”Daisy’s POVIt was like I had I had boldly painted my face with letter ‘A’ dripping in red ink.My feet dragged on the ground, my shoulders hung low as I walked the walk of shame.Curious eyes glanced my way, it was like they could see what I had just done. I needed to be back in the safe corners of my room.“Watch it,” a voice growled, roughly shoving my shoulder. I staggered, my eyes meeting the cold fiery eyes of Jade.She had a smirk on her face like she knew something I didn’t know, “sorry,” I whispered absentmindedly.I was only holding on to a thin string, I needed to be away from their eyes before I broke down completely.Shutting the door firmly behind me, I turned surprised to find Priya sitting on my bed.Her presence brought every emotion to the surface. I dropped to my knees a loud sob broke through me.My eyes bled out my pain and my mouth worded out my sorrows. Priya’s arms wrapped me, squeezing me tight.“breathe through i
“Crashing down life’s lonesome highway, I secretly hope I don’t fall apart.”Daisy’s POVI tried to keep a positive demeanor after the devastating day I had. Priya and I had spent the night gossiping about everything we could that was under the sun.Her stories had distracted my mind, and her contagious laugh had brought light to my eyes once again.“Daisy,” Miss Amy called, snapping my attention back to reality.My cheeks flushed in embarrassment as I noticed their gazes were fixed in me. “Sorry,” I whispered, clearing my throat and sat up straighter.Miss Amy nodded, “as I was saying, Daisy and Jade you will helping during the picnic,”My brows furrowed, I wanted to ask what picnic, the confused look on my face was almost comical, I had spent an entire hour lost in my head.In my peripheral vision, I noticed Jade walking out of the common room, and I rushed up beside her, “get it together,” I whispered to myself.The steps were pretty easy to follow, the other maids had everything s
“It was all of it, happy, free, confused and lonely but all in the best way.”Daisy’s POV“No, I want her,”Hades clenched his jaw, his lips pressed in a thin line, “Jade would be a better tour guide, she knows the grounds better,” he gritted out.I wanted to beg the vampire prince to accept Jade as his guide, but I knew it would be stupid to talk while Hades was talking.“But I rather much prefer the red head, she is the best fit for my taste,” Alaric replied smugly.Hades nose twitched, and his eyes hardened as he heard Alaric’s comments.Alaric’s parents watched with keen interest as the drama unfolded, “let them go Hades, Alaric would do the girl no harm,” Damien intervened, calming the tension in the room.My eyes found Priya who looked proud as she noticed the vampire prince approach me.“I believe you owe me a tour,” Alaric said, his cold hands grabbing my sweaty warm ones.Priya gave me a thumbs up with a proud smile on her face, Alaric softly tugged in my arm pulling me slow
“Like a fever, I am burning alive.”Daisy’s POVWere vampires this persuasive or it was just an Alaric thing?Alaric and I had gone into a water splashing contest, and I can confidently say I was happily losing.“Enough,” I screamed, wiping the water from my face.“Say it,” Alaric taunted.I blew air out of my lips, my eyes narrowed as I stared at him, my green eyes were turned slightly red from the number of assault it had endured from Alaric’s attacks.“You win,” I gritted out.Alaric yelled, “yes” throwing a fist in the air.“I was almost going to cry uncle,” he said dramatically placing his hand on his chest.I wouldn’t admit this to his face but Alaric’s presence was the escape I never knew I needed.His countenance was far different from the person I had meet earlier in the courtyard.A gush of wind blew, and I blinked, surprise to see Alaric stand right in front of me.His eyes glowing with a mischievous glint, “do you trust me?” he whispered.“yes,” I whispered out, my heart b
“They say, where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”Daisy’s POVIt wasn’t the stares that had me worried, it was the snickers and pointing.They pointed at me like I was in a circus, for they viewing pleasure.“Is it me or are they really staring at us,” I whispered to Priya.“They are definitely staring,” Priya hummed, looking around.“Daisy, Astrid is requesting your presence,” a maid said, walking away before I could question her.“What does she want?” I murmured, feeling anxious.Priya shrugged, “beats me, alright I have to run but I will find you later,” she yelled.I made my way to the castle, my strides heavy and slow, the weight of their stares felt like a thousand needles prick on my skin.My footsteps echoed through the eerily quiet hallway, each step I took felt heavier than the last, and the thought of our last encounter came flashing back.The foreboding door stood before me, like a barricade to an impending doom. And I took in a deep breath, “it’s going to be alright,” I mutt
“Life moves fast, and good things have an expiration date,”Daisy’s POVI was slipping in and out of consciousness, the only constant thing around me was the sound of a beating heart.“Hold on, you are safe,” a deep voice muttered, but the voice was lighter than Hades.The smell of disinfectants and other cleaning agents filled the air, and I groaned as the white light burned my eyes.“what happened?” The nurse asked as he placed me on the bed.“I found her unconscious in the forest,” he replied, the worry in his voice filled my heart with warmth.The nurse had gotten to work instantly cleaning the wounds, while making small talk with the guy, I was yet to know his name.“alright, she looks right about fit but she is going to have to stay the night for further examination,” the nurse said.I shook my head in fear, my fingers gripping my savior’s hands, “don’t let me stay here,” I whispered. Scared of Astrid returning to finish what she had started.“Thanks but we are going to leave,”