“Chasing shadows in the Starlight, would they lead me to you?”Daisy’s POV“I’m fine, I just needed a breather,” I said to them, but my words did nothing to quell their worries.“Seriously, I just wanted to catch my breath, who knew dancing with Xavier would literally take my breath away,” I tried to joke.Xavier chuckled, “you really do know how to keep a man on his toes,” he said.“Alright ladies, it’s been fun.” Xavier said hugging Priya and Brittany as he bade them goodnight.“Do come around the stables sometime yeah?” Xavier said, smiling lazily at me.“sure,” I whispered.I waved Xavier off and turned to find two faces with a sly grin on them.“you both look like you are about to have a stroke,” I teased, crossing my arms around my chest and watching them.“or maybe we are just feeling a whole lot of pressure from the sexual tension between you and Xavier,” Priya said.I frowned at her words, Xavier was only a friend who I was certain had no attraction towards me.“there’s nothi
“This lust has become a burden we both share.”Daisy’s POV“Don’t scream,” Hades whispered.“What are you doing here?” I whisper-yelled, looking around my room in worry.Hades stood silent, his angry eyes trailing through my body.“Did you kiss him?” He sneered, taking a step towards me.Instinctively, I took huge steps backwards, trying to put a bit of distance between us.My back collided against the wall, and it felt like Déjà Vu, when he had trapped me outside.“Did he kiss you?” He asked again, his voice darker and deeper than usual. Hades dominance filled the room, rather than suffocating me, it filled me with power.“And what if he did?” I taunted, a smirk forming on my lips.Hades’ fingers wrapped around my neck, gently squeezing me. I kept my eyes focused on him, watching as the storm brewed in his eyes.“Where?” he hissed, his fingers squeezing my neck harder.“on my lips,” I rasped, feeling turned on by his actions.Hades fingers brushed my lips, pulling my bottom lip down
“spin me in sunlight, string me along.”Daisy’s POV“Someone looks happy” Priya commented, as she noticed me walk into the diner.“Hi,” I greeted, kissing her on the cheek.“Hello to you, my sunshine friend,” she laughed, kissing my cheek.“Where’s Brittany?” I asked, looking around the diner.“She’s going to be running late, but not to worry, I am here to take perfect care of you and for your entertainment,” Priya said bowing slightly.I laughed at her antics, “you are weird,” I muttered.“And you are my friend, pea in a pod,” she retorted.“Sorry, I am late,” Brittany groaned, snatching the cup of coffee out of my hand.“Today has been a day and it’s not even mid day yet,” she hissed.“Oh sorry, here,” Brittany said handing over the empty cup to me.“Do you want my food too?” I teased.Priya laughed, “you two always have the craziest interactions and I live for it,” she said.Brittany squinted her eyes, “what did you do?” she asked.“do what?” I asked.“You are glowing, and not a no
“we could lose our minds in the city of roses.”Daisy’s POVI understand why Alaric is just a flamboyant soul.“Wow, just take a long at that,” Priya muttered, her eyes wide in surprise.We had made it to Alaric’s clan, much to Astrid’s dismay. She had tried to persuade Hades from permitting me to join the royal entourage.“Daisy,” Hazel called, walking towards me in her royal attire.Hazel had skipped the royal protocol of greeting the king and his lady. She had only acknowledged Hades before marching over to my side and pulling me into a much needed hug.It was hard to all Ignore how annoyed Astrid was, no one had really paid her any mind.“come on ladies, we should have a few things to entertain ourselves with before Alaric becomes a tyrant.” Hazel said.“Astrid, I am sure you must be tired after such a long journey, the maids are available to show you and your ladies to your quarters,” Hazel said to Astrid.Astrid nodded timidly, an action I was almost certain I had imagined. Astr
“The lines are blurred; you are my perfection, my only direction.”Daisy’s POVThe scowl on my face was permanently plastered as Priya and Brittany recounted in detail what had happened in my room.“Damn, there’s nothing I love more than a naked party, and my three best girls naked would have been a dream come true,” Alaric whistled.“In your dreams,” I hissed at him, quickening my steps.Alaric smirked, “I can already imagine how you’d feel under me,” he taunted.I froze in my steps, my fist clenched by my side as I turned to scream his head off, but the smug look on his face had me wondering if the message was for me.Hades growled, his eyes flickering as he stalked towards Alaric with a murderous glare in his eyes.“do you still think about our kiss, I can’t seem to forget it,” Alaric smirked.Hades fist shot out, ready to punch Alaric in the face.“hades” Lucien warned, placing his hand on Hades’ shoulder.Brittany and Priya’s expression mirrored mine, my eyes were wide in fear, p
“my parting gift is the headache that just won’t go.”Daisy’s POV“If you could please, keep your voices down,” I groaned.Their insistent bickering sounded like my room was filled with chirping crickets. I used my hand to press down on my head, hoping to soothe the pain.I hissed, closing my eyes again as the brightness in the room almost blinded my eyes.“Why is it so bright?” I moaned, placing a pillow over my head.“Because it’s past midday,” Brittany said, pushing the pillow off of my face.I slowly opened my eyes, pausing at each step for my eyes to adjust to the brightness.“What happened last night?” I asked, frowning at the bitter taste in my mouth.Priya grinned, “what didn’t happen,” she teased, pushing a cup into my hands.“it looks horrible and it tastes the same but it works fast, plus Hazel added a few magical herbs,” she said.I eyes the drink cautiously, if this would stop the insistent pounding in my head, then I have no other choice than to gulp it down.Brittany ha
“I want to feel alive, but I can’t fight my fears.”Daisy’s POVI ran out of the dining like I was on fire. Hades deep rambunctious laughter trailing behind me.My feet had led me to Hazel’s garden, the turmoil in my mind had calmed down at the sight of such surreal beauty.I settled down under the oak tree, it’s large branches serving as a beautiful shade from the harsh sun.I closed my eyes, trying to focus my breathing to be in sync with the wind. I could feel the gentle breeze caressing my skin, slowly luring me into a peaceful slumber.The garden filled with dark roses brightened up. Vibrant colors swayed on each stem. I searched around hoping to find my mother, her presence and counseling I longed for.Her slender figure stood at the edge of the river bank, and he eyes fixed on the ripple on the water surface.“Mom?” I called, startled by the worried expression on her face.“Daisy” she smiled.I frowned, my mother is an expressive person. It was no brainer to notice how superfic
“You have remained my power, my pleasure and my pain.”Daisy’s POVI should probably have the title of the worst friend ever.My days were mostly occupied with Priya and Brittany, and my nights solely reserved for my time with Hades.I had introduced a few black roses Hazel had given to me from her garden. Hades still had a haunted look on his face but he appreciated the effort and sometimes pitched in to help.I could say our relationship has shifted to something better. Hades was no longer ignoring me and we had began to do a few things like couples should, or at least I think that’s what they do.I couldn’t hide my excitement when I found out that Lyra would be returning to our pack. It only meant I had less people to worry about hurting me.A smile formed on my face as I took sight of Xavier, tending to a horse the stables. And I was flowed with guilt, the last time I had seen him was the night of the festival and I may have been unintentionally avoiding him.“Xavier,” I called, a