Author's point of view... "You dare to play with me, woman...!" Adrian mumbled as he stared at the two figures in front of him in each other's embrace, "Well, let's play together then" he added as his fist clenched. They behaved as if deeply in love and that literally boiled Adrian's blood. Though he hadn't claimed her as his mate yet, Adrian felt a strong pain in his chest. "Is this the pain of getting ditched...or is it just jealousy...?" From the beginning, he had a deception about the mate bonding that true love doesn't exist. The mate bonding never ends well and now he sees Scarlett avoiding him and denying the mate bonding. Despite his differences, he couldn't see the woman he was interested in, in some other man's embrace. How dare she...! He gritted in anger. She ignored all his advances and was now hugging another man...! Overwhelmed by the fury burning in, he hit the tree bark in front of him. With a loud creaking sound, the tree lifted to the ground and fe
Scarlett's point of view... Reaching the dungeon, I felt a knot in my stomach. That creepy look of the place had me frightened and my heart ached. Catherine is kept here...! As I couldn't do anything to him, I glared at the man behind me. She wasn't a criminal or a sinner. Why do they have to treat her that way? It was like a scary dark cave but packed with many royal soldiers. I wonder how she is now. "Let's go" he commanded and though I was furious, I followed him silently. Adrian took out his cloak and wrapped it around me, I didn't want his care but I was forced to take it. He also grabbed my hands when we entered the cave. Despite me jerking it off again and again, he claimed it more firmly. I was helpless. But soon I stopped being stubborn and gave in. "It's dark inside, don't mess around," he said in a serious tone. Though I had been in a pack before, I never saw a scary place like this. The dungeon...! We walked in further, the air filled with the sti
Scarlett's point of view... "Because he is mute" his reply shut me up immediately. I was so furious that I wanted to pounce on him and rip his skin off. But...! I can't...! Though he doesn't belong to this kingdom, Adrian had more command than the king himself. It's annoying. I swallowed all the irritation and all my anger down my throat. "If there's nothing more, I think I must leave. Have a nice day Prince Adrian" I greeted him through gritted teeth and turned around to run away the way I got in. And I am sure he is going to chase after me. Though he won't do anything to me, he would be dying to see my defeated face. And I won't let him have the fun. I didn't give him the time to reply because I knew very well that this cunning wolf was definitely going to bring up something else to irritate me. He followed me and with his long legs, it was just a few seconds before he out-paced me. However, just before he was about to stop me at the entrance of the dungeon, a v
Scarlett's point of view... "Are you here to send me off?" I heard a sneer and turned around to his handsome face. Forcing a smile, I responded, "Of course" Aiden chuckled hearing me say that. "Or else why would I be here early in the morning?" I added. "Um hmm..." he hmmed sarcastically. We never had a friendly encounter to begin with. This headstrong brother of my mate is just a pain in the ass. Even his elegant smiling face is enough to churn something in your gut. My gaze travelled down to his hands, where he was holding a thick wip with silver knuckles on it. What is that for? I wondered. He followed my gaze and raised his eyebrows, "What... Are you wondering what is that for?" as if read my mind he spoke out. I smirked and averted my gaze. The last thing I wanted to do in this world, was to mess with these brothers. "Hmm... No...not really... I was just wondering if I have seen it before" He walked closer to me as his eyes bore into mine. What the hell...
Author's point of view... The caravan crested the final rise, revealing a vast expanse of verdant plains stretching to the horizon. The setting sun casts a golden glow over the waving grasses, making them shimmer like an endless sea. The travellers, weary from their journey, began to set up camp, their movements slow and deliberate. Adrian dismounted from his horse, his muscles aching from the long ride. As he stretched, a gentle breeze swept across the plains, carrying with it a scent that made his heart skip a beat. It was the same fragrance as any other, a perfect blend of wildflowers, earth, and something uniquely captivating. His pulse quickened, and he closed his eyes, inhaling deeply, letting the scent wash over him. "It's the same...!" He mumbled to himself. "Is that Miss Scarlett? Why would she be here?" He was so confused. It was the same scent as his mate. But the scent he just inhaled was way stronger than ever. It's a royal wolf...! He was sure abo
Author's point of view... Shifting into a beautiful white wolf, Scarlett paced quickly, her feet scarcely making contact with the ground, as the moon illuminated the plains in a silvery glow. As she planned to distract Adrian, she asked Rona to break all the magical barriers around her. Though for the second time in her life, she was now a complete divine wolf. The blue mark of glory on her forehead shone brightly with an otherworldly resemblance. She looked amazing even in her wolf form. While shifting into her wolf, she thought she would be fast enough to escape Adrian but she never thought he would be catching up to her in no time. Shouldn't he be worried about his caravan? Why the heck is he still chasing me? Scarlett wondered when she noticed Adrian didn't hesitate following her into the darkness of the groves. She glanced back again and again, her heart pounding, seeing Adrian's silhouette gaining on her. "No shit...! This is not going to happen" she muttered
Author's point of view... With a flick of her eyelids, Scarlett's sleepy blur gave way to the soft light coming through the canopy overhead. Her head pounded, and she could feel the ground underneath her being chilly. Slowly, awareness seeped back into her consciousness, and she realized she was lying on something soft, almost like a cushion. She shifted slightly, only to feel a gentle, steady rise and fall beneath her head. "Don't move..." a manly voice hushed softly. Her heart skipped a beat. She lifted her head and turned it to see a man sitting beside her, his eyes twinkling with amusement. His short, well-groomed beard and unkempt golden hair accentuated his tough yet kind features. His smile was warm, reassuring, and a little bit teasing. She froze on the spot. He was the most handsome man she had ever seen in her life. Adrian...! Is it a dream? She was lying on his lap and looking at him. If that was a dream, it felt so surreal. "Good morning," he said softly.
Author's point of view... As they walked through the dense forest, Adrian kept a steady hand on Scarlett's waist, supporting her as she hobbled along. Despite the pain, she couldn't help but notice the gentle, almost protective way he guided her. He seemed rather pale and exhausted, but he never let her know that. The gentle crunch of leaves beneath their feet and the distant cries of birds were the only sounds they made as they travelled silently. After what felt like hours, they reached a small clearing with a stream running through it. Glistening in the sunlight, the water offered a brief reprieve from their misery. "Let's take a break here," Adrian suggested, helping Scarlett to sit on a smooth rock near the stream's edge. He knelt beside her, carefully inspecting her ankle. "The swelling's gone down a bit. We should clean the wound and bandage it properly." She smiled. Scarlett was the divine goddess, she could heal her injury in the blink of an eye but unknowingl