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Anastasia "I'm confused, Victoria. What is it about that particular thing that appeals to girls? It's painful; it's repulsive; it's humiliating." I turned to face her once more, lifting my sweatshirt to expose the marks on my body. She was taken aback by the sight of them, some resembling handprints, others forming straight or jagged lines. My skin was covered in marks, fading below my waistline, and all the discoloration left me feeling marked. "This is not visually appealing.""That's not how it's supposed to be. How could someone get away with such a thing? I'm confused." Victoria sat with her legs crossed, avoiding eye contact with me, as if trying to put me at ease. "What could possibly compel you to remain, despite everything that has transpired?""No, it's like nobody gets it." I reflected on that initial evening with Ekhardt—the moment Gray revealed his true self to me. I had never witnessed such a transformation in him before, and his demeanor has remained unchanged ever sin

Anastasia "I'll be fine, I assure you. He's different from Gray. It will be a unique experience." I observed him intently, and he appeared quite anxious, unlike anything I had witnessed from him previously. Despite my best efforts to persuade him, I found myself grappling with my own doubts. "I'm feeling confident and prepared to give it a shot. I'm open to exploring the possibility of a genuine relationship with a partner who has been selected for me," I stated. "I'm ready to explore new horizons.""Take care, please. You have the freedom to decline, and rest assured that Frederick will still cherish you regardless of your decision, I assure you." Hugo tightly gripped my hands, exerting a force that made me fear they would shatter. "I left some sweatshirts on your bed since I noticed you didn't bring many from home. The temperature drops significantly in the mountains after sunset."I encouraged him to direct his attention towards me, positioning myself within his line of sight. I y

Anastasia "Hey, you doing alright?" Frederick asked, pulling me close. His embrace was warm, and we shared a laugh, my body trembling against his strong physique. "Pretty decent, huh?" We got comfortable in the splashing waves, water streaming down his face from his wet hair."So, you do this just for fun?" I shouted amidst his laughter, wiping water from my eyes. His body warmth was really effective at keeping the cold at bay. I wrapped my legs around him, feeling the gentle rub of his swim shorts against my leggings. It made me catch my breath. My arms found their way around his neck, resting on his shoulders. Our bodies clung together, drawn like magnets. The tranquility of nature surrounded us, the soothing melody of the waterfall and the rhythmic crashing of the waves filling the air. I leaned in and softly kissed him. I was craving something more, my system filled with intense sparks and fireworks. Holding onto his hair, I felt the intense heat between us, fueling my desire for

Anastasia "That's not cool." Frederick echoed what I said, still not looking at me. He let out a few grumbles and shook them off, attempting to keep his cool. I wasn't sure if he was referring to what he had witnessed or simply the act of witnessing it."I swear," I whispered, trying to hold back the tears, but they just kept coming. I gently rested my hands on his back, feeling the strength of his muscles beneath my touch. I could hear him breathing in and out, like my touch was intoxicating to him."I don't cry for myself, but for what I might lose. I gotta be real with you." My voice trembled, carrying the weight of unspoken fears. I just can't keep this to myself any longer. I shut my eyes, let out a sigh, and let the towel fall to the ground. "The sailboat, Gray's sailboat, that's where he kept me." I shivered at the memory. He kept me trapped in that cabin for days. I didn't have a choice, so I ended up listening to him.I cautiously approached Frederick, my steps hesitant. He

Anastasia I absentmindedly traced circles in the sheets with my finger, lost in a sea of anxious thoughts. I just wanted to feel alright; I wanted to be able to relax and release any hold that Gray still had on me. Back in the day, my old man used to have me cooped up inside a lot more than he does these days. My mom didn't put up a fight; she just had faith in him to make the right call. I've heard some stuff about this prophecy that supposedly involved Hugo, but my dad was all like, "Nah, that doesn't match up with the story." Is it possible for it to change? Can the moon goddess change her desires even if we can't? So, get this, my mom was saying how it was actually supposed to be Hugo who ended up with the same abilities as me. I was supposed to be like him, not me.Frederick stayed up late, taking care of the fire and tidying up after dinner. I wanted to assist him, but he was adamant that I take it easy. It was a pretty tough job. He was quite the guy, and he definitely showed