All Chapters of Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

When I finally gathered the strength to pull away from his stare, I did and quickly started finishing up his bandaging. All the while praying that he would not report me to anyone for my blatant boldness in looking him in the eye. “Do not worry, little human,” he said to me. “Despite our…second meeting, you are safe with me. Any human as useful as you has a right to safety,” he said. “Besides, I make it a point not to make the same mistake twice. I do not allow myself to lose control unless I desire it.” “Of course,” I said in a hushed voice although the only thing that I could think about is the one time that he could not control himself. From my peripheral, I saw mirth on his face. “Can you blame me?” he asked. I certainly did not bother answering. He didn’t seem to need verbalization. “You caught me off guard. Rest assured, it will not happen again.” he tried reassuring me, but in my experience, such restraint was easier said than done. “I know you do not trust my words, pequeno

Valene: Apparently, sleep had no use for me that night. I was lucky enough to find an hour before I had awakened again. I sat up and just stared blankly out of the small window in the distance. I got out of bed and grabbed my bloodied clothes, deciding that I’d try to find a washing machine. Harlyn may have brought me some lounging clothes but nothing else. To my surprise, the vassal quarters did not have a washer or dryer, so I had to venture upstairs but only after attempting to check in on Harold. I figured he’d be asleep because it was late. When I ventured up the stairs, I was glad to see that there was no one around. This gave me space to search the house without much interruption or inconvenience of the proper vassal protocol. I finally found the washing room on the other side of the vast mansion at the back near the rear entrance. After I placed my clothes on a cycle, I ventured into the dining area, where I noticed a beautiful night view. Leaning against the counter, I st

Master Barbosa radiated a disgruntled growl. Evidently, he no longer wished to linger on the subject of chastisement. “What…what path are we to take following this..this point?” he asked. I noticed through his voice that he was overexerted and extremely exhausted. “We need to find whoever did this, first and foremost.” Master Wade said. “We cannot have such an inhuman with a power like this running around the Veil-or anywhere for that matter.” “Well then,” Master Barbosa pushed up again and started to get out of bed. “We’d better get out there and see-” I didn’t realize that my hand was pressed against his shoulder, pressing him back down until I was standing looking into his eyes with agitation and bewilderment. Then I quickly looked away to preserve some semblance of respect. Complete and utter silence resonated throughout the room, and I knew then that it was too late to retract. I had to say something logical-something that would suffice for why I acted so…brashly and out of li

As his eyes bore into mine, I struggled to keep my cool about me. I would never claim to have been completely subordinate concerning him. In fact, I began to notice that this domineering Adonis quite easily made me forget at times that I was only a mere human in the world of the non. But when I was in line. When I did remember myself and the role I was to play in their world, it was hard to deny his magnifying aura and his mesmerizing stare.“Sir-” I started. Anything to break this tension-filled silence. He cut me off before I could continue. However, I had very little to say at this point.“You saved my life…little human,” I only nodded, saying nothing. “That is…the only reason that I listened to you that night.” 

We stood there in warring silence before Ares finally spoke. “Nothing ever gets past you, Alastair.” “Not where me and mine are concerned.” I quickly retorted.“Of course,” he said and then backed away. “Regardless of my…intrigue, you know that I am an Alpha of my word. I would not move against you in such a way. Though, I’d be lying if I did not confess that Bain tempts me at the best of times.” “Bain only tempts the desires that you already possess." I made sure to relay to Ares that I was well aware of the game between a beast and its more human counterpart.“True, senhor. Either way…I assure you that…in regards to harm, she will not see it from me.” He sa