Helena sat on the cold, gray stone floor of the dank cell in Alexander's house. The bastard had locked her up for three days. She leaned against the wall, wondering when this madness would be over.Her husband, Bruno, had proven himself to be nothing but a spineless coward, a fact that angered her to no end. But her concern for her niece, Iris, weighed heavily on her heart.She sensed danger and was desperate to warn Iris to flee for her life. Helena knew Alexander's evil nature and feared he would stop at nothing to cause harm. Her greatest fear was that he would drag Iris back into his cruel world, where the poor girl suffered as a maid in her father's house. History was repeating itself. Her sister, Mona Lisa, whom she fondly called Mona, endured the same fate. Helena cursed herself for exposing Iris to the danger of daring to step foot in the Lycan pack. Once Adonis, Alexander's mortal enemy, discovered the truth about Iris, her life would be in grave danger. He could kill her
IrisThe girls were fuming with envy towards me, and I noticed how they would frown and sulk whenever I walked into the room. They were unnecessarily rude, talking behind my back and smiling unkindly at me, and the ones who were nice enough were putting on an act.Jealousy couldn't be hidden, no matter how hard they tried to mask it. The way the girls were acting toward me was unsettling. Their envy was consuming them so much that I worried they might do something to hurt me.I hope they do not attempt to poison my food.Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I brought out a classic literature book I got from Adonis' study, and tried to ignore the subtle insults from the other girls. The trick was to act like I didn't hear them, but I couldn't deny that their words stung. It was hard to remain calm.“Let's be real.” One of the girls who seemed the most hurtful spoke up. “Alpha Adonis might have flirted with other girls too. He's probably testing to see who's the best before making his choice
Adonis and I lay side by side on the grass. It had been over twenty minutes since the power outage had enveloped the mansion, and boy, did we love it. We had all the privacy we needed to explore our bodies. I stifled my laughter when Adonis wrenched my skirt up around my ass. He was inordinately pleased with himself at that moment, which only intensified my smile as I pulled his shirt off and kissed him softly on his chest.'Surely you're not thinking about having sex here in the open,' I said playfully into his mouth as he pulled me tighter against his naked body. He smiled as he nipped my jawline softly before kissing me harder.“Who's going to try and stop us, right? There's nowhere else I'd rather be than right here with you.”“And what if someone sees us? What if there are guards patrolling the house? Or if the power comes back on?”Adonis covered my mouth hungrily before pulling out a pack of condoms. 'Well then, I guess we'll have to hurry because I have no desire to leave with
AdonisI was furious when I discovered that some sick bastard dared to douse Iris's body with acid. It felt like a cruel joke, a sickening slap in the face—and I couldn't wrap my head around something so despicable that could happen to a sweet and pure soul like Iris.I blamed myself for letting her leave the safety of my sight. If only she had stayed a little longer, maybe this terrible act could have been prevented. The thought of what she must be going through now fills me with rage beyond words.Machines were beeping, and medical staff in scrubs were working quickly to attend to her. My mind was chaotic as I paced around the small clinic."Dammit," I swore, breathless with rage. After they had gotten her out of danger, I was allowed to see her. I gently brushed a hair off her face while the highly skilled medical staff efficiently attended to her wounds. "We've identified that the acid used is a mild form, and fortunately, it didn't affect her internal organs. She will recover
IrisI struggled to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt heavy and my vision was uncoordinated. When I finally managed to pry them open, the world around me was hazy. Confused, I closed my eyes again, trying to clear the fog from my mind. I opened them a second time and my vision was clearer, but I realized that something was amiss.I tried to sit up, but I felt a pain shooting through my back, making me gasp. I reached around and felt a thick layer of sterile dressing covering my skin.Then memories from that horror came flooding back: the scorching acid pouring down my back, the pain that seemed never-ending.Damn it, I couldn't believe that this wasn't just some nightmare in my head - it was all too real. My back would never be the same again, all because of some jealous psycho's twisted actions.My heart broke miserably, and I swallowed hard. Whoever was behind this was heartless, and all for what? Adonis, who would never choose them anyway? They had no shame. It sounded disgusting
Sophia looked over her shoulder and shot Iris a glance from the corner of her eye. The silly girl didn't know what was coming for her, and Sophia just couldn't contain her excitement to watch her crumble when the truth came out. Let the show begin!A muscle tick jumped in her cheek, and she felt a flush of warmth through her body, lightheaded with thoughts of how the fool's lies were about to be exposed.Sophia had always known there was something off about Iris, and now her suspicions were confirmed—she was the Syndicate Alpha's daughter. The deceit made her blood boil, and she vowed to expose Iris for the fraud she truly was.How could she have the audacity, the sheer audacity, to participate in this contest despite knowing that her father was Adonis's sworn enemy and, in Adonis's eyes, responsible for Isabella's tragic death?Sophia felt a rush of excitement as she pulled the strings, manipulating those around her like pieces on a chessboard. She confidently plotted her way to v
My mind fluttered away, anxious that D-Day had finally approached. Aunt Helena didn't make it, and I was sure that I would see her on the mainland.Half in anticipation and half in dread, I prayed that everything would work out smoothly. It wasn't as exciting as a competition would be, as the girls already knew the winner, but that was the least of my worries. All I wanted was for this to be over so I could live happily ever after with Adonis without anyone interrupting us.On D-Day, we were getting dressed, and the private helicopters were already outside to fly us. I felt a little sad to leave this beautiful place, so full of peace and far away from the madness and complexities of life."What's on your mind, my queen?" Natalia joked behind me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I need to make sure that your makeup is perfect."My stomach churned, and I felt impelled by the gazes that I would get from people, knowing that there was no way in hell my father wouldn't find out. I didn't
Adonis I stood frozen at the podium, unable to believe what I was hearing. The shocked looks on the audience's faces, as well as Iris's sobbing, confirmed that I was not dreaming. My mouth dropped open as Iris confessed. I tried to speak, but my words dried up, unable to comprehend the terrifying bombshell that Sophia had dropped on me without warning. My hands clenched into fists as I struggled to control the rage that was rising inside me. The betrayal stung like a thousand blades. This was supposed to be a memorable occasion, but lris duped me and turned it into a nightmare. Her audacity made my blood boil.It was so bad that I forgot to breathe until I felt pressure on my chest.How dare she! What kind of twisted person could Iris be, given that she was both a member of the Syndicate pack and the daughter of that despicable murderer? It was enough to make me see red.The girl I loved, to whom I had opened my heart and soul, was actually my enemy. The one who had made me feel al