Dario’s POVThe minute I stepped into the dungeon with my men behind me, I turned to look at them conveying my questions. Isla wasn’t here so it made it easier for me to talk.“So how did they escape?”I asked in a firm voice.“We don’t know. We just came to see that the locks were broken.”“Hmm.” I said softly, moving close to the cage where they were held. I scanned the place carefully searching for traces of a bridge or anything that will give me a hint of how the lock had been broken.I moved closer, my hands going over the gate and the next thing I heard was the sound of the gate swinging open. With a slow stride, I stepped into it, my eyes moved round the space hoping that I would catch hold of something, anything but there ended up being nothing.I walked out of the cage, moving to where the broken lock was—dangling at the entrance. My thumb traced the keyhole, as I scanned it carefully.“Was the door lock changed?” I asked, letting go of it.“No, your highness it wasn’t.”
Dario’s POVAfter taking one look at her, I ran towards Isla, my heart pounding with the worrisome feeling still visible within me. As each stride brought me closer to her, it doubled the uneasy feeling growing within in me.When I reached where she was , I slowed to a stop, my breath coming in ragged gasp because of my sprint.Isla's eyes widened in surprise at my sudden appearance, but before she could speak, I pulled her into my embrace, holding her tightly as if afraid she might vanish if I let go.Gently, I caressed her hair, brushing away strands that had fallen across her face during my embrace. As I pulled back slightly to look at her, I searched for signs that displayed that something had happened. I soaked in her expression trying to unravel it. It was neutral yet the uneasy filling that had dragged me out still persisted. Since I couldn’t unravel her expression I decided to question her.“Are you fine Isla?” I said with a soft voice. Isla’s gaze remained on mine before
Isla’s POVI watched as Dario dragged Brenda into my car. I didn’t expect that to happen, I thought he was going to speak to her where I could see them, but I guess I was wrong.I maintained contact with them until they were out of sight. The second that happened, series of thoughts flowed through my mind, and they were not the good ones. I attempted to stop them it was not really an attempt. It was just me waving it off, in the slightest way.The thoughts that were flowing through my mind, had overpowered my head after I slightly waved it off. I wondered what could be going on in there. Was Brenda trying to threaten Dario to go on with the wedding or was he telling her how much he wanted to proceed with the engagement ? No that couldn’t be possible he couldn’t be telling her that.He wanted nothing to do with Brenda, what if she managed to convince Dario that he should stay with her? What would become of me , and the mark?My thoughts paused as I thought about the mark. How could I
Isla’s POVMy eyes which were fixed on Dario watching him drive away, flickered in the opposite direction once I could no longer see his car.I picked up my steps, and at each step I took my eyes roamed through the premises. It felt weird to be back here, as I remembered what happened when I had left, I was transported to that moment but the minute my feet crossed the entrance of the door I was back to reality. I was so focused on balancing my latte in my hands that I was unaware of the person coming down from the staircase. It was the sounds of grunts and muffled curses that made me pull my head up.I was shocked to see Brenda, with her bags in her hands. She was dragging them down the stairs and she didn’t have a delightful look on her face.I observed as Brenda struggled with the weight of her bags. My eyes, filled with an emotions, followed Brenda's every movement.Brenda, who was unaware of my presence, continued to wrestle with the bags, her brow furrowed in concentration. I
Dario’s POVI pulled my eye lids apart, turning to the other side of the bed in a slow motion. It was partly dark outside with the morning light cutting through the sky. My eyes which were on the window landed on Isla, who was sleeping soundly.I took in her features, moving my hands forward a bit to brush it against her face. Isla was breathtaking and I realized this was how I was going to be waking up for the rest of my life. Everything was perfect, at this point of my life. Brenda was gone and Isla was where she was always meant to be—with me.There were still some matters to tend to but what mattered was us. I redrew my hands from Isla then threw the covers off my body. I dropped my feet on the ground afterwards, walking to the bathroom.The second I got to the bathroom. I splashed water on my face feeling the cool water seemed to offer me a form of ease. I didn’t even know that I needed.Immediately I was done, I reached for the face towel dangling at the corner of the door,
Isla’s POVIt was a lovely night and for the first time in a long time I woke up without any worries. Even when I turned to the other side of the bed and realized that Dario wasn’t there. I didn’t panic like I would normally do. I knew he was somewhere around the house. I pulled myself out of the sheets, walking to the corner of the room where the window stood. The early morning sky collided with my sight, it was beautiful with hues of pink and orange blending seamlessly. I was happy that the full moon had passed so I won’t have to spend time with the pack members who would be worried about my pheromones.I closed the chapter of that thought and continued to stare outside the window.The sun wasn’t in sight yet, and l saw this as the perfect opportunity to go for a jog. I changed swiftly from my comfortable nightwear into a suitable jogging outfit, ready to embrace the crisp morning air.After glancing at myself in the mirror, I headed downstairs stepping onto the quiet street
Dario’s POVI was still confused by Axel’s words, then I followed his eyes which ended up landing on Isla. My eyes widened in disbelief. The sight of her sent a surge of fury coursing through my veins.I growled inwardly, and after I gave Axel a kick on the knee I walked out of the cage and shut it. I turned to look at Isla and my anger grew. I couldn’t even mask how I felt even when I tried. I wondered how Isla had managed to find her way into this part of the mansion, alone. My look on her intensified , anI discovered she was terrified ! Axel was right I had scared her.I was knee—deep in my thoughts when I heard Kai speak up.“I think it’s better you explain this to Isla. She’s all shaken up.”“I am aware of that!” I informed him.“Then why are you just standing there, she needs you.” I pulled myself out of my thoughts.My gaze landed on her while my anger simmered, as my jaw I had unconsciously clenched, loosened. Taking a deep breath, I proceeded forward with dainty steps a
Isla’s POVI could feel the joyride coming to an end, well that was what I thought until I felt Dario redraw from me, he held his hardened sex his hands shooting me a smoldering look before he pushed me to the top of the table and rolled up next to me then he pulled my body to the side and bent my knees.. I was arched on the table now with my ass in the air and hands flattened to the side.I couldn’t see Dario’s face but I could hear his heavy breathing as he drew nearer. He mounted himself on top on me. I could feel his organ on my exposed bottom and just feeling it made me hungry, for him. I wanted him to fill me in just like he had been doing, but it seemed Dario wanted otherwise because he began sliding his tongue along my ear which ended up sending shivers down my spine. Then he moved to my neck kissing around it while he slid his tongue up and down the lower region of my back. I felt his hands move, and he placed them underneath my body cupping my breasts. I moaned as I
Five years later. I woke up to the sound of my children's excited voices, their laughter cascading through the air like a warm, familiar embrace. Pulling my eyes open, I gradually focused on my daughter. She was standing really close to me, with her hands crossed behind her back "Mommy, come downstairs! Quick!" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. Her hands, which were crossed behind her back, moved forward to touch mine. "Mommy, come on! Quick!" she exclaimed, with a higher pitched tone. I tried to understand my daughter’s sudden need for me to go downstairs. I glanced at the clock on my bedside, and I realized it was just eight in the morning. It was quite early. Very early. I sighed, turning to look at Selene who seemed to have given up. When she saw I wasn’t budging she let go of my hands and headed out of the room. Then she returned few seconds later, with a pretty determined face. “Mom, this is really important.” Not long after she said those words ,
Isla’s POVThe night was quiet. The only sound breaking the stillness of the air was the soft rustle of leaves outside our window. I lay in bed after I had managed to put my daughter to bed, dozing off. Suddenly, a cry pierced the silence, a sound that jolted me awake. My eyes flew open, my heart pounding, and without hesitation, I swung my legs over the side of the bed, my bare feet meeting the cool wooden floor as I rushed towards the nursery. Dario, who had heard the sound of our daughter’s cry, rolled out of bed. He walked behind me, his steps slower than mine.I pushed open the nursery door when I got there. Dario and I had put the nursery in order some days ago. Actually, Dario had done all the work; I just stood there watching him since he wouldn’t let me help.Gliding past the entrance, I felt a surge of warmth fills me at each step. I moved to the crib, which was adorned with soft blankets and stuffed animals. Then I reached for my baby, cradling her gently in my arms."Hush
Isla’s POVI stood wrapped in Dario’s arms, with my heart racing with excitement.. Dario, had just proposed to me.It all felt surreal like none of it was true and I was leaving in the walls of my imagination, but as I glanced at the sparking gem in my hands. I knew that, this was far from being surreal. It was real and I was going to get married to the man of my dreams.If someone had told me some months back that I would end up with Dario. I would never have believed that person, but here I was today, leaving my dreams.Dario pulled his hands away from me, he placed a soft kiss on my ringed finger, then he moved his hands to my face.“My Luna!” He said softly. I blushed not hiding the fact that I was filled with joy. During that moment, the thought of spilling everything that happened to my parents crossed my mind. I wanted my padre to know that everything turned out fine."Dario,” I called out to him. “I want to tell my parents about us," I said.Dario smiled warmly, his eye
Dario’s POVI walked into the mansion with Isla by my side. Finally, the battle was over.I stared at her as those thoughts settled in my mind. The victorious look in her eyes was not so different from mine. She must have noticed that I was staring at her because she looked my way, and I noticed as tears began to full from her eyes.“We did it!” She said with her lips curved up. “We finally did it!”“You did it!” I said moving close to her. I wrapped my hands around her body, planting a kiss on her forehead. The joy in my heart couldn’t be contained, and right now the only thought on my mind was finally seeing my child—my daughter.My hands which were on Isla uncurled and my eyes swerved in the opposite direction staring at Jonas.“Inform the men to take care of the bodies and clean everywhere up.” Jonas nodded at my reply, after that was said I turned to look at Isla.“Let’s go see our child.” Together, we made our way up the stairs, crossing the bodies that were at the staircase.
Isla’s POV The battle unfolded before my eyes, as I ran upstairs. I watched as more of the attackers stepped into the mansion walls with their weapons in their hands. It seemed that Dario had called upon on his men from the human base because I noticed that among those attackers were men far more armed and ready to take down whoever dared to stand in their way.As I ascended up the stairs the sounds of body dropping to the ground filled my ears. A sign the men were already taking action.“Do you think it’s going to work?” Nima’s voice spilled into my mind as I continued to walk.“What is?” I questioned, trying to grasp what she was trying to say.“The plan you have to weaken the cursed blood.”“I know it will. The fact that this idea crawled into my mind means it will work and if it doesn’t we would find another way.”Nima didn’t say any words after and I focused on the hallway ahead of me. I arrived in front of the room where my grandmother was staying with Diane and my baby. I tr
Isla’s POV “I think I need to have my rest now.” I said standing on my feet.” Diane rushed on her feet, she headed in my direction but a loud sound which filled the atmosphere had stopped her midway.“What’s that?” She asked, moving her eyes from me to our grandmother.“Maybe something fell.” Our Grandmother said. “Those guards can be quite clumsy one almost—“The sound repeated itself this time louder than before. “I don’t think that’s a mistake.” I said with my eyes landing on Diane. During that moment I felt a sharp pain in my stomach. The feeling was so strong and I knew what it meant.“I think the baby is coming.” I said.“Isla, are you sure?” Diane asked.“Yes.” I screamed. “It is time.”My eyes which was once on Diane landed on my grandma who looked shocked. With a raised tone she spoke up, running towards the hallway to get a hold of the guards.“We need to get to the hospital now!” I could hear my grandmother say. “We can’t waste anytime.”Diane moved close to me she help
Dario’s POV (2 months later)Time flew by very quickly, and the arrival of my daughter was closer than I expected it to be. The joy of becoming fatherhood filled my heart , but underneath that joy was fear. I couldn’t shake off the thoughts that I might mess things up or something would go wrong somewhere. No matter how many times I tried to convince myself internally that handling things after the child was born would be an easy task those treacherous thoughts would return.Kai on the other hand felt otherwise and I wasn’t surprised. The joy in his heart was one he wasted no time to spread for instance this morning.I had gotten up much earlier than usual. The sky was still dark, and from the looks of it. It would take a while before the sun would arrive.I made up my mind to jog, well that wasn’t my first choice. After, I couldn’t fall asleep and the fear about being a terrible father had taken over my mind. Kai ever so considerate had suggested that I head out for a run.“Running
Silvan’s POV Months had passed since I had set my eyes on Isla. My mind wasn’t at rest. I wanted to see how things were going with her and how she was doing even if it was just getting a glimpse of her.I made up my mind the following week to do so. With my men going to the pack for an attack, Dario would be out of the house making things so much easier.At the arrival of the following week, I set out to the pack . I had taken a narrow route, instead of the main path so I wouldn’t be seen. I bursted out at a trail which stretched out into the forest that was pretty close to Dario’s mansion.I parked my car there, and continued on foot. It was pretty difficult navigating through the path on foot but I managed to find my way. The top of the mansion looked at me as I reached the end of the forest. I inched closer until I arrived at the main road. I made my way down the road that pointed to the mansion entrance and when I got there, I realised only two guards were stationed outside.A
Isla’s POVI watched as Dario got into the car. My mind was a bit unstable but I didn’t dwell on it. If Dario could handle the first attack then I was sure he could handle whatever was thrown his way this time.I walked into the house, Grandma was waiting in the sitting room with Diane. The minute I stepped into the sitting room they turned my way.“Are you fine Isla?” Diane was the first to speak up and I smiled her way. “I’m okay, a bit scared but fine.” I took my seat close to her and she shot me a calm look. “I know he’ll be able to handle whatever comes his way.” I added.“Of course.” My grandmother joined in the conversation. “The only thing I’m concerned about is why this people keep coming back.”“I wonder the same thing too.” Diane said. “It’s strange.”“I feel like they’re here for something and they are yet to get it.” I said casually. Diane and my grandmother agreed to my words, they also had a feeling that the attackers were here for something.We spent the rest of th