Ayla POV
I open my eyes, sighing, still hugging Soren, even though I know we have to get up because he's leaving soon, I still don't want to leave his arms.
"Good morning, Ayla," Soren said, and I snuggled a little closer into his arms."Good morning, Soren," I replied.Soren turned me over and kissed me. We kept our eyes open, making our connection even stronger. I can feel his emotions resonating inside me, just as I can see them in his eyes.I let all my love overflow in that kiss, I opened my heart, my mind and my soul to Soren. Trusting him completely. When the kiss ended, we were both out of breath."I'll be back as soon as possible," Soren whispered, and I nodded.We got up and the whole showering and changing part was harmonious, as it usually is, and we didn't exchange physical words, but in our minds. In the end, he's wearing a black dress suit with red and gold details, while I'm wearing a red dress with gold and black details.His suitcase haNote: Guys, this chapter might be a bit confusing, it has two POVs.Ayla POVSoon after we finished breakfast, we went to the heliport. Ishtar had just done the spell and I could feel the magic of the place on my skin. I have to take a deep breath and open my lips because it's heavy.Soren put his arm around my waist, letting his aura envelop me, making the sensation of magic-less. Charlotte and the rest of the staff were already entering.Three helicopters have been prepared, all of them are armed, and the guards are also carrying weapons. I know that Soren is also carrying a weapon, but he didn't tell me what it was.Isaac is going in one of the helicopters, Charlotte in another and Soren in the
Victor POV"You have access to Soren's safe, don't you?" Ayla asked me.I swallowed, trembling. This situation is surreal."I do," I answered through my teeth.Ayla crossed her arms, I could tell she was annoyed."Really?" She asked. "Do you think I'm going to betray Soren? That after everything he's done for me, I'm going to betray him? Is that what you think of me? That I'm just a whore? That I'm going to run into the arms of someone who tortured and abused me just because he's not dead?"Every question is a blow to my chest."I wasn't in that room for 10 minutes! WHO DO YOU THINK I AM?" Ayla shouts.
Note: This chapter is in a different chronological orderKlaus POV -Hoff wasn't happy about me selling the slave to the vampires, but I couldn't leave her in his hands.He was one of the few who knew that the slave had been my mate, and if others found out it would be an almost endless fight. After all, I'm the King, I can't have a slave for a mate, no matter how proud she was, how perfect she smelled... How perfect she was.But she was only perfect in my eyes, I let Hoff torture her for longer, simply because it would make him happier, and it showed me how strong she was and that's why I couldn't leave her in the hands of any werewolf, because I know they would use her against me.Even after Ghos
Ayla POVEverything I went through to make peace with Klaus' death was practically in vain, after all, he's not dead. I had to pull myself together as quickly as possible, unable to assimilate my feelings, but wondering what I should do.Soren didn't know about Klaus yet, so I put my feelings on him. I know he got suspicious, but I had to control myself before anything else. Then, when I met Victor, he treated me as if I had cheated on Soren.That was a blow straight to my chest, after everything I'd been through... Victor thought I was going to betray them.I couldn't control my anger and I just exploded, and now I don't even want to see Victor's face anymore. Just being near him makes me angry, and I don't want to feel that way... So I'm just going to do
Ayla POVEven after eating, I still felt tired and asked Skyler to help me get to the door where the Garden was."Ayla, shouldn't I go in with you? To make sure you don't faint." Skyler asked worriedly."No, that's fine." I smiled. "I'll be fine. This is where Soren's energy is abundant, it'll help me recover without having to drink his blood water." I explained."All right, but let me know anything." Skyler sighed."All right, thanks." I thanked him and put my hand on the door, then stepped through the small veil there.Immediately I feel more relieved, it's like feeling that Soren is by my side. I know I can rest. I walk to our special place, after all, it's the place where I was at peace with Klaus' death and now he's alive.There are good things about Klaus not being dead, it means that the Kingdom of the Lycans and Werewolves hasn't fallen completely, and there's still a chance for it to be reclaimed... All it would take is for Klaus to win
Klaus POVMy body feels sore, my arms, legs and neck are heavy, and my skin feels like it's burning. I blink with difficulty, feeling my eyelids squeeze together, making it hard to open my eyes and focus on my vision.When I manage to do so, I realize that I'm lying on the floor, wearing the same clothes as when I arrived, apart from the items made from soul stones. On my wrists, there are loose handcuffs, but I can see the hole to put the chain through, and I know that they are made of silver with soul stones.It's a set Soren has just for restraining high-powered Lycans, it's what we used to restrain my father before I took his place. If I'm trapped, does that mean Soren has been corrupted?I raise my head and realize that I'm in a small room, the floor is made of plastered cement and the edges hurt my skin. I look up and see that cameras are filming me, and the temperature is lower than normal."Shit!" I said, feeling my throat rasp as my mouth was dry.
Ayla POVI know Klaus isn't going to give up his pride any time soon, that he's going to try to pretend that everything is fine with his new status... I grinned, I can prolong this for a long time, make him think that I believe him, and in the end crush his expectations..."This is going to be fun," I said to myself. "Skyler, have them prepare a soup, with pieces of red meat, but I want some pieces to taste like chicken and others like pork."I've used this trick before, but it will work on Klaus."I bet Klaus must think that Soren works with those who wish to remove him from power." I smiled a little wider."I thought you were going to starve him," Skyler said in surprise.
Ayla POVIt's been almost 24 hours since Klaus was placed in the new room. I've carried on my day as normal, training and learning more about the society around the Vampire Court. The only difference is that I've simply stopped talking to Victor, I slept in Soren's room and haven't even been near Victor's room, even though I miss it because Soren's scent is much stronger in the other room. Besides, almost all my memories with Soren were in that room.Of course, Victor tried to talk to me, but I just ignored him and anything I needed I asked Skyler or Sebastian. The two of them are now by my side, Skyler is holding a black mask embedded with illusion magic, while Sebastian holds the silver chains.I nodded briefly and Skyler opened the door that gave access to the room where Klaus was, the smell of urine and feces was intense, and I was careful not to step in the piss that was very close to the door."What an ugly thing..." I said condescendingly. "I should make