I jolted awake, my eyes darting around the dimly lit room, trying to make sense of my surroundings. Panic washed over me as I realized I couldn't move; my body felt heavy, immovable, bound by cold, unforgiving metal chains that rattled with every futile attempt to break free."Daniel," I whispered his name with disbelief and anger.How could he do this to me? The person I once trusted, the one who claimed to care for me, had betrayed me in the most heartless way.My mind raced with questions, trying to piece together how I could escape this horrible nightmare that my beloved had put me into.My heart pounded in my chest, drowning out the sound of the metal links clanging together. I was trapped, ensnared in a twisted web of deceit and cruelty.Desperation clawed at my throat as tears welled in my eyes. I struggled against the unyielding restraints, but they held me in a vice-like grip, mocking my feeble attempts at liberation. The room seemed to close in around me, the walls closing r

Daniel's P.O.V. "Stop drinking, Daniel! What have you made of yourself?" The high-pitched sound of Henry made my eardrums shift from their original place as pain originated in my head. "Stop lecturing me. I'm not interested. If you have something useful to say, then say it. If not, zip your mouth shut," I slurred out in a drunken voice, closing my eyes, resigning myself to my sorrows once again. "Daniel... What has happened to you?" Henry's voice was filled with genuine concern, the kind of concern that only comes from someone who cares deeply about you. I ignored his question, opting to take another swig from the bottle sitting on the coffee table in front of me. The alcohol burned as it traveled down my throat, temporarily numbing the pain I felt inside. "Stop it, you bastard. Is this how you're going to show yourself to Eleanor after the mess you've caused?" Henry's voice wavered, a mix of anger and sadness seeping through his words as he moved forward attempting to snatch the b

Daniel's P.O.V"Your Majesty, Her Majesty is neglecting the Queen's responsibilities. I think it's better for us to bring in a Concubine-"However, before Marquis Sleth could finish his words I lost the leash of my temper, slamming my fist on the table, making the room fall into an abyss of silence."The Queen is not well. Empress Dowager is happily managing her responsibilities till she's feeling well. There's no need for a Concubine." The words left my lips leaving a bitter aftertaste on my tongue.How dare they! How dare they talk about me marrying another woman when I'm already married!? The nerve they have...My sudden outburst of rage made the nobles cautious as they exchanged uneasy glances.Marquis Sleth was still recovering from the shock of my sudden anger, had no choice but to lower his gaze. But, I could sense an aura about him that was screaming that he wasn't going to give up on this easily.Taking a deep breath, I calmed myself down.I have to protect Eleanor and Daniel

Eleanor's P.O.V Tick... tick... tick... The faint sound of the clock ticking rang in my ears as I was resting my head against the door while sitting on the floor in this dark room where Daniel locked me. When will he come back? Never in a million years I thought that I would wait for the arrival of my tormentor. But, here I was. Sitting on the floor, hearing the time tick by as I waited for him to come. For Daniel to come. Just how many days more will he keep me locked in this pitch dark room? Supplying me with just enough food to survive but not letting me eat too much to gain enough energy to try and escape from this shitty cage Daniel has built for me. The air in the room was so oppressive and suffocating, that it was just hard for me to breathe or even think of breathing. I could feel the desperation and hopelessness creeping up my skin like bugs as each day seemed to pass according to the clock outside the door of this dark cage. It wasn't the first time I have been in a si

Daniel's P.O.V I stared at the Eleanor below me, wearing a rather treacherous, lustful gaze. Those irresistible, delicious pink lips. Oh! How I wish I could devour them right now."Daniel?" The voice of Eleanor took me aback, lulling me out of my thoughts as I stared at the enchantress beneath me."What, flower?""Kiss me, please. I don't want to remember. I don't want to remember anything right now. Make me forget it all. Just hold me close. Okay?" Eleanor spoke, looking half intoxicated as she wrapped her arms around my neck. I hesitated, my mind filled with conflicting thoughts and desires. I wanted to give Eleanor what she asked for, but I was afraid of losing control over myself and doing something she might not like. "Eleanor," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "I want to make you forget, to hold you close and kiss you. But I can't do that when I know you might regret it tomorrow morning."Confusion clouded Eleanor's eyes as she searched my face for something only she kn