((NICHOLAS POV))I slammed my fist against the wall! Anger and frustration surged through my veins. I wanted to snap that guard's neck for interrupting us, but stopped myself. There were more important matters that needed to be addressed at the moment. Those bloody Vultures!But, all I could think of was her angelic face, her enchanting emerald eyes and those tempting rosy lips. I had to refrain myself from going back and claiming those delicious lips. Another wave of anger surged through me as a result of getting separated from her. I'll make sure each and every one of them Vultures are dead. Earlier, I had lost control, when she tried to harm herself, and I lashed out my anger on her. I cannot stand her getting hurt, then why do I always hurt her?She wanted to escape me. Little did she know, she's mine to keep and no one can escape from the Devil. She hated me

He settled down on the soft grass, resting his back against the tree. I walked towards him slowly and hesitantly. He kept his eyes on me all the time, observing my every movement. His eyes didn't flicker for a second, as he gazed at me without any expression. "So...now what?" I asked trying to break the awkward silence.He held my wrist and in a swift motion pulled me towards him, so that I was now sitting on his lap. I panicked and wriggled, trying to get up, but he gripped my hips with both of his hands, preventing me from moving. "Don't move, or I won't be responsible for what I might do next" he said seriously, his eyes darkening every passing second.I stayed still. But on the inside I was nervous and excited. Various reactions were exploding inside my body from being in close proximity with him. I could not look into his eyes and meet his intense gaze, so I looked down at my hands. I'm sure my

An unknown anger seethed through my veins after witnessing the scene in front of me. I took a good look at the woman who had just walked in. She was quite tall, with sleek platinum blonde hair cascading down her waist and had thick eyebrows with luscious lips. She was dressed in ostentatious clothes and expensive ornaments which indicated she was royal.She flashed her eyes towards me and an expression of distaste overtook her face. Nicholas had the usual cold expression on his face and he didn’t even attempt to push her as she clinged to him like a lizard.I didn't like that, at all!“What are you doing here, Cassandra?” Nicholas asked her,“Am I not allowed to visit you, my darling Nik?” she said puckering her lips which made me cringe in disgust, “You can visit anytime, make yourself at home” he replied solemnly.I cannot believe he j