“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
“I crave you like a growing addiction, tell me, is it healthy?”Daisy’s POVAfter the emotional day I had, it was a surprise how easy it was to sleep like a baby in Hades’ arms.The morning had come earlier than expected, the excited chatters and explosive laughter found a way to disturb my slumber.Groaning loudly, I tried to use the pillow to block out their voices, but failed miserably, the voices sounded like they were right above my head.“How long is she going to be like that?” I heard a distinctive voice ask.“you don’t want to find out,” Priya groaned, shaking my body awake.I jolted up from the bed, my eyes searching around for Hades, and I released a sigh of relief when I noticed he was nowhere in sight.My eyes found Priya and Alaric looking at me with wide grin on their faces. I looked at the door and back at them, wondering how they got in.“Hades let us in,” Alaric answered, clearing the confusion on my face.“so when were you going to tell me you and Hades had become be
“Could your touch erase the fear?”Daisy’s POVHades was magnificent.But that alone couldn’t stop me from biting my nails in worry as each claws were drawn, trying to slash his chest.“He’s going to be fine, he has been fighting in this for as long as I can remember,” Priya said, trying to quell my worry.The crowd roared, and I jumped to my feet, Hades had yet again defeated another warrior.His eyes scanned around the crowd like he was searching for something, and my breath hitched when our eyes met.“for you,” Hades mouthed, winking at me.The exchange was quick, the crowd had barely noticed as they were focused on the fact that Hades had once again shown his unmatched vigor on the battle ground.Priya squealed beside me, “you guys are the cutest,” she clapped.I laughed, “stop it,” I mumbled, feeling my cheeks reddened.“I am going to find Alaric, and I am sure you would want…” Priya left the word hanging in the air.“I’ll come find you later,” I said, rushing through the crowd t
“When did lessons start to look like weapons pointed at my deepest hurt?”Daisy’s POVIt was the final day, I was mostly excited about the fact that the brutal clashing of swords and claws would finally come to an end.The crowd today had tripled in size, it was almost impossible to walk without bumping into another.“Daisy,” a voice shouted, trying to signal me out of the throng.I side stepped, walking towards the lady that had screamed my name, my eyes taking in her appeal, and I recognized her as one of the ladies who sat with Astrid in the royal tent.“Hi,” I said in a low tone, trying to keep my face calm.“Hi, sorry, I heard your friends call you Daisy,” she explained, smiling brightly at me.“oh,” I said, feeling embarrassed that I had assumed her meeting me was about Astrid.“I’m trying to get my bearings straight, but I can’t tell which is which,” she said looking around with a confused look on her face.“I am Rivera,” she said, smacking her forehead like she had forgotten h