~ToveThree days ago, Keo told me flippantly over breakfast that he had business to attend elsewhere.He still isn't back.I spent the first two days reading the book he gave me. On the third day, I spent most of the day staring out at the sea, lounging in the sun and eating all the food left for me.Today, I'm officially bored. I want to explore.Every door I find that leads to the outside is unlocked, although distantly, there doesn't appear to be any civilisation, which means strolling around likely won't get me anywhere.So, I opt instead for wandering aimlessly around this expansive manor.Most rooms are empty. This is obviously just a temporary place for Keo to come to as he hops around the land.On the bottom level, I come across an ajar door which I peek through. My mouth drops at the sight of a small library.Nudging the door open with my shoulder, I step inside, breathing in the smell of ancient books.I just found where I'm going to spend the rest of my time while Keo is ab

~ToveKeo doesn't transport us away like I suspect. In fact, we stand our ground.I look up at him, surprised as Dax reaches us. As far as I'm aware, the two haven't crossed paths in quite a few years, and yet here they are, Dax looking less than impressed while Keo has an amused smirk plastered across his face.“You and I both know this is pointless, Daxen," Keo muses.Dax looks at me, and then at the Demon. “Do the right thing Keo. Hand her to me.”I almost laugh. He would rather take me by force than let me go with Keo.“When have I ever done the right thing?” Keo asks, picking at his nails as if this entire conversation bores him.It hits me all at once that he did this on purpose. He allowed me to walk into the city knowing one of the Noble's would sense it. He's doing this to make a point, to get them to back off.“You’ve never kidnapped an innocent girl before," Dax exclaims apprehensively. I screw my nose up, hating that Dax isn't even trying to appeal to me.He knows by now t

~ToveA couple of days have passed and Keo has bothered me once about training.It's gotten on my nerves for multiple reasons.Firstly, Mary is awaiting a cure, and the sooner I get it to her by completing Keo's task, the less she has to suffer.And secondly...well, I'm bored.Keo doesn't show at breakfast, so, once afternoon rolls around, I amble down to where I know he will be working on whatever business a Demon must attend to.Sure enough, he's leaning over his desk, one hand delved into his dark hair, the other scribbling something I would assume is important onto the paper in front of him."So, what are we doing today?" I ask, leaning against the doorframe.He doesn't look up."I'm working."I sigh irritably, expecting this response. "I thought we could do some more training.""That won't be happening." He starts to drum his fingers on the surface of his desk, conveying his unspoken irritation at my unannounced presence."Why not?"He looks up through dark, thick lashes. "You ne

~ToveKeo hasn't returned. It's been days.I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. I'm cold, but I don't want to get out of bed to close the balcony doors.Keo is my mate. This isn't a nightmare, it's real...Rolling over, I stuff my pillow over my head. What am I going to do?The past few days have been me mindlessly wandering between the bedroom and the kitchen. I can't tell if I'm awaiting Keo's return, or dreading it.Either way, I haven't been able to bring myself to leave and return to Territory One.The slanted rainfall drenches part of the wood floor of the room, the curtains billowing around wildly. I'm miserable...I can't be mated to Keo. I just can't.It's not like we can sit down and talk like a normal couple. We can't go out on dates, or sweet walks, or anything else that's average for mates.He's a murderer. He's shady, he lies and he keeps secrets. He manipulates, and he hurts people, and was likely planning on killing me.He may still. Or he may never return.It's clear

~ToveI gasp, stumbling back.“Dax...What are you doing here?"“I’m glad to have bumped into you, Tove.” He smiles down at me, triumphant. My stomach turns, because this is no accident, and there is only one reason why he has appeared in front of me.I draw in a breath, glancing at Mary. She doesn't look scared, although I get the sense that she would rather return home than be back in that manor with the Noble's.“I’m sorry, I need to get into my apartment," I mutter, shouldering past him.He grabs my arm, stopping me short. He doesn't care that we are in the middle of the street, that people pass us by. He's a Noble, he can get away with whatever he wants...No one is going to save me.“I’m afraid I’m going to need you to come with me," he murmurs lowly, tilting his head down so he is speaking right into my ear.“Why?”He frowns. “You know why.”“Keo will not be a threat to me any longer. He has promised to leave me alone," I insist.I've only had freedom for a few weeks. I thought D