Karyna’s POV I woke up the next morning, feeling tired and overall drained. I didn’t want to get up if I was being honest. But I had to. “Ugh,” I groaned, forcing my body out of bed. I sluggishly walked to the bathroom, where I managed to bathe and brush my teeth. Then I wrapped a Hello Kitty Pink towel around myself and walked out, trying to plan my day. I had only a class today, in the afternoon, but I didn’t feel like going at all. Slipping into a pair of dark blue jeans and a simple cream sweatshirt that has a graphic of Naruto pasted on the front, I paired the outfit with my Adidas samba and I was satisfied with my look. I grabbed my Hermés Birkin bag, and then began to count the rest of the cash I had left. It was enough for today, but it was going to dwindle at the end of the day. As Adam had promised, he gave me money in exchange for the gold. I spent a hefty amount of what I exchanged on the unfortunate housewarming party I threw a few days back. Thankfully, it was
Henri’s POV I sat behind my desk, tapping my feet against the carpeted floor restlessly. I felt so irritable and confused. Why wouldn’t I be? Karyna has dominated my thoughts, her absence a gaping hole I couldn't ignore. It wasn't merely guilt weighing on me now; it was an insatiable longing to see her, to feel her presence beside me once more. But she remained elusive, a ghost haunting the edges of my consciousness. No one has heard from her for the last fourteen days. Not even her best friend, Sophia. She hasn't been able to contact her either. Apparently, they were supposed to meet up the day she disappeared. I went to her apartment a handful of times, in hopes of seeing her, but she wasn't there. She just vanished. Like smoke. Even the men Julian hired to look after her said that they hadn't seen her since she went out, two weeks ago. That made me think deeply. Was it because I asked her to wear the butt plug? Did she not want anything to do with me to the point
Julian’s POVMy phone rang beside me, and I picked it up, frowning at the caller ID. Onyx? Why did he pick such an unfortunate time to call me?I answered the call before it dropped, placing it against my ear. “What?”“Hey, Julian. It’s been quite a while,” he greeted, his voice was friendly, easing my irritation.“Yeah…I’ve been busy,” I didn’t even try to force any cheer or happiness into my voice, I couldn’t. I was annoyed and frustrated, and that was how I would express myself.“I guess so. What’s going on between you guys and Karyna? I saw the news, and I was incredibly shocked. With how close she was with you guys…” he drawled.I gritted my teeth, fighting the urge to end the call as he continued. “My biggest surprise is who she’s marrying,”That caught my attention immediately, as my anger immediately turned into curiosity. “What do you mean?”“Wait, you don’t know him?” His tone held disbelief and shock. “Adam Caldwell is a werewolf. He's a notorious rogue even though he's a
Karyna’s POVI didn't know how long it had been since I was kidnapped. All I knew was that day faded into night, several hours ticked by, and it made me incredibly restless and depressed.I’d also been awfully nauseous and bloated lately, but that was the least of my problems.Thankfully, they had long released me from the chair. They also let me to wander the space that I was locked in. The house was made of a wooden structure, like a cottage.I wasn’t allowed to access or use my phone for obvious reasons, and it made me really angry. Although I was provided everything I wanted, I was completely cut out from the outside world, and there was nothing I could do about it.I sighed heavily, adjusting the strap of my bathing suit before diving into the warm water.The house boasted a built-in pool in the backyard, and with boredom gnawing at me and my mind clouded with dark thoughts, a swim seemed like the perfect distraction.Submerging my body underwater for a bit, I could feel my he
Julian’s POVIt was the day of Karyna’s wedding.Or it would be, if I didn’t intend to steal the bride. The past week, I spent time researching and going over my findings on Adam Caldwell, the man who was delusional enough to believe he could marry my woman. Thanks to Ryder, I found out that Adam and Venom were in cahoots with each other, dealing with business together. I was shocked when I found out too, but it made sense. After all, Venom was a slimy sack of shit. Why wouldn’t he work with a filthy rogue?Apparently, it was Adam who bought my designs from Venom. He paid back with gold bars because his company was already manufacturing the clothes. The gold bars were the ones that Venom had given me, and that I had gifted to Karyna.Not only that. Ryder also discovered that Adam was the one who caused Henri’s accident, believing that it was me.The security footage revealed his presence in the same club where Karyna and I first met. From then on, he had been closely monitoring m
Karyna’s POVI stared blankly at myself in the mirror, standing stiffly as the staff were trying to do some last-minute adjustments on my dress and some finishing retouches on my makeup.I could only let myself be picked and prodded upon like a doll, not really caring. I looked beautiful, I would not deny the truth. I had on a full face of makeup, that made me look light and dainty. The olive green around my eyes helped to add a pop of color to my skin.My hair was styled back tightly into an intricate bun that was held down with a lot of Bobby pins and Got2b spray, and a Tiara sat nicely on my hair, also holding the veil in place.The dress itself, was a gorgeous white ball gown, with endless tule down the bottom. It was perfectly tailored for my body, with crystals at the bust and shiny fabric downwards. And the train was limitless. The dress looked like it was made for a Royal Princess. I would have been pleased to wear it, if today wasn’t the worst day of my life, and I was no
Karyna’s POVI walked down the aisle, staring ahead dully. My arm was firmly clasped in the crook of my father’s arm, and to anyone, it might have looked like a loving father leading his daughter off for marriage, but the way he gripped me so tightly was nearly painful. Like a threat.I ignored the guests who were smiling and looking at me with awe and joy, and focused on Adam instead. He was dressed in an expensive black, tailored Armani suit and pants, with sleek black dress shoes.His surfer blonde hair was styled to perfection, and there was a blue corsage on his suit.The procession was painfully long, and the wedding was huge, agitating me a little. The guests seemed to be over a hundred, but my Dad made sure not to let any News outlet in here or paparazzi. It was heavily guarded.Probably because he was worried that I might act up and cause a scene. Speaking of guests, I caught a glimpse of Sophia and her parents and immediately turned my gaze. I didn’t want to look at her d
Julian’s POVI kept my eyes focused on the road, the tension in the car was palpable, that it was nearly choking. I stole glances at Karyna from time to time, noticing the unchanged expression of shock and sadness etched on her face. She seemed drained, like a mere shadow of her former self.It pained me to see her in such a state, knowing all that she had endured over the past weeks. From being abducted by her own father to being coerced into a marriage with a psychopath, and now facing the abduction of her best friend, she had been through hell and back.Feeling powerless to alleviate her suffering, I remained silent, unsure of how to offer comfort in the face of such overwhelming misfortune.I felt a lot of pain on her behalf, and I was overall delighted that she was now with me. I believe she would appreciate being given some time to gather her thoughts. For now, I would focus on getting us to safety, where her father wouldn’t dare find us, not to talk about reaching us.It was