In my life, I had always restrained myself, no matter how angry I was. I staunchly believed that inflicting pain on others was an unforgivable act. Yet, in a moment that felt both eternal and fleeting, I found myself betraying my own principles. For the first time, I plunged a short, 20 cm military knife into Scarlet's abdomen. The blade slid effortlessly, fully embedding itself, as blood began to seep, staining her naked skin and the white bed sheet beneath.Her screaming pain was blocked by a mouth gag, and her both hands and feet are chained to the bed. The sight was ghastly. Blood trickled down, warm and startlingly red, creating a stark contrast against her pale skin."If you slice it to the side, following the knife's sharp edge, it will open a big wound, like when Japanese people perform hara-kiri, and her stomach organ will spill out. If you twist your knife like a knob, she will get a nasty wound that will be hard to heal. So, what's your choice?" The sound was ringing in my
"Don’t you think this is already sufficient for the spar?" Nadine's voice echoed close by. As I slowly opened my eyes, I saw her standing between Marie and Scarlet, with a knife in each hand, poised at each of their necks. She was pulling her knifes or their neck away from me with deliberate, dangerous grace. "Be careful," she warned in a low, menacing tone. "These knives are blind. Make no sudden moves, or I might accidentally slice your throats. Now, step away from the girl." "What the hell are you doing, Nadine?" Scarlet's voice rose in alarm. "I'm simply aligning myself with Prince Nicolas," Nadine replied, her smile chilling. "He proclaimed this girl as his queen. As his loyal concubine, it's my duty to protect her. But you, flaming red hair, I'm afraid your fate is sealed tonight. You might have learned some of our personal information’s, but you clearly don't understand the Prince. He despises those who tamper with his possessions. Had you actually killed her, we'd all be in
Nadine glanced at her watch once more, her eyes reflecting a glint of determination, before rising from her seat. "Come on," she said, her voice steady but urgent. "We need to rehearse. It's crucial you remain calm when the attack begins because it will be total chaos, like hell in broken. Follow me, it won't take long. Should we get separated, you'll know exactly where to run."Internally, I battled my desire to escape. 'I can't stand this place any longer. It's suffocating. I need to get out,' I thought.I trailed behind Nadine, who navigated the dimly lit hallway with a practiced ease, her silhouette framed against the dark night sky visible through the windows. We twisted and turned, then descended a narrow staircase."As we approach the corner of the hall, note the two guards stationed there," Nadine instructed, her voice low and conspiratorial. "At the opportune moment, one will leave for the restroom. The other will be distracted by his lover—a maid—enticing him with a long, im
"Good morning, Aurora," Lucas greeted, his smile lighting up as he held the car door open for me. The morning sun cast a soft glow on his face, accentuating his toned physique, which seemed more pronounced than usual. "You look particularly fit today. Have you been hitting the gym?"Sitting on the passenger side, I was thinking, 'He's charming, like raised 200%.'As he slid into the driver's seat and clicked his seatbelt into place, the confined space of the car became infused with his scent. It was a subtle mixture of his cologne and something undeniably masculine. His presence, combined with his warm smile, left me feeling slightly intoxicated."Thanks," he replied, his eyes meeting mine briefly in the rearview mirror. "The two-day holiday gave me nothing to do but train. How about you? I heard you slept for two straight days. Are you feeling okay?"I shifted uncomfortably, the seatbelt crossing over my chest. "Honestly, I'm not sure what happened to me."Lucas chuckled, attempting
As I watched Lucas stride towards Nathan, a whirlwind of thoughts engulfed me. 'Are they really going to shoot each other over this? This is absurd. I haven't even given my heart to either of them. Is this fight truly about me, or just their inflated egos?'‘Oh, dear True Source, what must I do? I asked for just one, yet you give me... more than one. I am grateful but also confused in choosing the best. Oh... is it because of my greed to love all of them or want to be loved by all of them?’In a panic, I flung open the passenger-side door, desperate to intervene. However, before I could even step out, another car sped by, colliding with the open car door. A thunderous collision rang out, and then an abrupt stop as the screeching of tires on the asphalt echoed through the air.The impact was so powerful that the door was torn off and flew towards Nathan and Lucas with a loud noise, and the car's door skidded to Lucas's foot. I sighed, realizing that everything was spiraling out of cont
The antique vase—with a long history possessed by the last king of Persia and valued at $250,000, which was bought from an auction house—hurtled towards the wall, shattering with a resounding crash. The old butler winced, feeling a deep ache in his heart, yet he dared not utter a word. Having served Prince Nicholas since his infancy, he was intimately familiar with the prince's tempestuous moods, particularly when engulfed in fury as he was now.Chaos reigned in the prince's bedroom, with numerous possessions meeting their demise under his wrath. "How can Aurora be gone!" Prince Nicholas bellowed, hurling an antique watch against the wall with vehement force. "We have hundreds of guards and the most advanced security systems.""I truly do not know, Your Highness," the butler replied, his voice trembling as beads of sweat formed on his brow. "We found nothing on the security footage. It's as if someone tampered with it. She just vanished.""And the others? Could she be hiding in anothe
Bianca's smile was sweet and alluring, her long hair framing a face that melded sharp features with an innocent allure, stirring a deep desire within me. She leaned in, and her lips met mine in a passionate kiss, igniting a fire in my heart. My hands, driven by an intense longing, eagerly embraced her.In the midst of this heated moment, Selena, the mischievous one, slid her hand inside my towel, her warm touch exploring my manhood. It was a sensation unlike anything I'd ever experienced, overwhelming and exhilarating.‘This is the best moment of my life.’‘The pinnacle of Xander's existence. Today, I say goodbye to my virginity!" My heart pounded with excitement and anticipation.But as if fate itself conspired against me, my smartphone started ringing, with a special tune that would persist even if I put it on silent mode because it was an emergency call. I needed to answer it no matter what, or my life would be marred by another tragedy.‘Why now, of all times?’ I lamented internal
Aurora's POV.‘What would happen if you asked a taxi to take you to the most luxurious and expensive hotel in Paris?’ That was exactly what I had done, coaxing the most frugal person I knew, Xander, to experience the pinnacle of Parisian luxury. Clinging to his right arm, I felt his reluctance, while Selena, that impish girl, latched onto his left. Selena wasn't a partner in crime, but rather a cheerleader for any audacious act.‘She's the kind of girl who'd be the first to add oil to a burning fire just for the sake of amusement.’The grandeur of the hotel towered above us, and Xander, his voice tinged with desperation, pleaded, "This place is too expensive; let's search for somewhere else." However, his protest proved feeble against the force of our whims.He tried to reason, his voice quivering, but I just cut through all the bullshit, "Don't be like this, Xander. You said you loved me, now prove it. I know you're wealthy; you have nothing but money." His face contorted, a battle b