Sophia's POV. I acted like nothing was happening but I knew exactly what was going on. His hardened boner was touching me. It was long, thick, and seemed to be twice my elbow. I gulped for air once I measured it in my mind and then held my breath. "You don't have to pay much mind to it. It happens when people get aroused", he whispered in my ear. It sent chills to my skin, made my stomach tie a knot and my eyes twinkled with stars. I felt so uncomfortable but yet I said nothing. His breath seemed to have changed a little, from a shallow one to a deep breath with short takes in between. It made me feel he had slept off. Which helped me. I finally released myself to catch my breath. "Oh heavens. Help me, moon goddess", I whispered as I tried to turn but his grip was still there. His arms crossed me on my chest. I stayed in place. Throughout the night, I found it a little difficult to breathe. He had his hands on me and didn't move an inch. I learned he was a silent 'sleeper', he

Sophia's POV.I found it very disturbing that Derrick had given me a bead and a key. He was very specific. Do not lose them. I was not sure what it was for and when I asked him, he kept saying everything would reveal itself in time, that I needed to be patient. It worried me a lot."Why won't you tell me?". I asked."It is best if you do not know. That way, you would be safe". He gave me a cheerful smile before he left.He took his bags out of the closet and told me he was going to see me the day after."Where would I be? Where would you be going?" I shot at him before he could reach the door."That's not important. Make sure you can stay wherever you want but tomorrow, come back to my room and try hiding in my closet. It's the best option for you". His voice echoed through the room before he disappeared behind the door. I followed him immediately as I watched him walk out of the door. He turned to have one last look at me and then mouthed 'Stay safe'. The maids bowed as they watche

Derrick's POVI gritted my teeth at the sight of someone sliding the tent open. Luckily, my focus moved from the baby to my new hunt. I sneered and then stepped forward."There's a werewolf here! There's a werewolf!! Everyone hide!", Whoever it was fast enough to notice me. Quickly, she ran out and announced it to the others.I jumped out too and chased after her, running fast enough to be at the tip of her heel. I was a good runner.I heard her scream when I sank my teeth into her ankle and slowly dragged her backward. She fought me with all her might but I conquered her at the end. "I beg you, please don't!", She whispered with tears rolling down her eyes. As if that had ever worked on any of my victims. I didn't care as I drew in a deep breath of her fresh blood and scent and bit my way into her face. "Over here!", Mire people ran in my direction with guns and knives. I could see they were ready to kill me. Usually, one would back down, but not this furry beast that had been cont

Sophia's POV"What the hell?", I raised a questioning brow at him. "What did you just say?".His eyes were directly focused on the maid with me. He looked annoyed at her but didn't say anything while I was there, rather, he dragged me by the arm. "Let's go".All forms of my silly resistance met with his strength as carried me off like I was a paper. In the twinkle of an eye, I was standing before his door, hanging over his shoulder with my hair falling over my face and my arms and legs kicking him as hard as I could. "What is wrong with you?". I fought him with my little strength. He unlocked the door, got inside, and entered. He dropped me slowly over the bed and asked me to sit still."For someone who has been wounded, you have so much strength, where do you get that from?", He finally knelt before me. He locked eyes with me and curled his lips into a smile. "Just how strong are you?".I was meant to throw a befitting tantrum for the way he had just dragged me away from finding out

Derrick's POV.Her eyes twinkled, just like the first time I had met her. Her lips curved into a smile as she leaned forward, expecting a kiss. "What was it you wanted to ask me?".Hearing that made my senses come back to me. I thought of what I had wanted to ask her and immediately, it clicked."I was thinking of asking you to be my—I stopped myself halfway. I had to rethink this."Mate?", She raised her eyebrow to the question. I shook my head. She scoffed, "Then what?"."Girlfriend? Or lover?". She pulled closer.I still shook my head. This was not supposed to be the way we should have been acting. I was not meant to be this free with her.I pulled away from my bed and then got up. I walked to the window to have a look at the woods my balcony was standing over. A cold wind gushed through my ears. I needed to think better and not be carried away by emotions."Is something wrong?", She came up from behind me, wanting to hug me when I slid through and avoiding our bodies from meetin