◼Rose POV◼
Four hours later, I finally arrived at my clan. I saw the guards surprised to see me in a car. As I got down, Liam ran towards me. I was feeling weak. The blood wasn’t enough; I need more. As my knees buckle, Liam grabs me and carries me away.
After feeding on at least eight slaves, I feel the wound healing. Liam hasn’t asked me anything. He would just stare at me.
Dismissing everyone from the room, I heave a sigh. Liam approached my bed and sat next to me.
“What happened?” Liam asked as he looked at me with worried eyes.
“Nothing, I got injured inside that chamber, and I never saw what caused the injury,” I explained. “I know someone saved me because when I was in the chamber, I felt a presence. Now take a guess who it was.”
Liam frowned and stared at me. Then, after a few seconds, he scowls.
“No way… Seriously?” Liam asked with hate.
“Yes… the person inside the chamber was King Nikolas, the bastard from the Kingdom of Ciar,” I said as I frowned. “The worst was he took me out and back to his home.”
“What really? So he doesn’t know who you are?” Liam asked, surprised.
“No…” I whispered, “But I know he was looking for the amulet.”
The moment he told me who he was and that it was the person inside the chamber, I knew he was looking for the amulet as well. Fucking bastard moved faster. I was lucky I got it and not him.
“So, did he find it?” Liam asked.
“No,” I said, shaking my head and smiling, “I found it.”
Taking the amulet out, I handed it to Liam. It surprised him to see it.
Laughing, he looked at me and handed back the amulet.
“Now what?” Liam asked as he smiled brightly.
“Well, I will need to rest and recover. Also, there’s another thing, Liam,” I said.
“What?” Liam asked as he frowned.
“I have found my mate,” I said, sighing.
I was still processing that the fucking bastard was my mate. I haven’t used my power on him, so my plan now would change. Because once I show up, I know he would know who I was, and for this battle, I would need all the strength I could get.
“You found your mate?!!” Liam said, almost yelling.
Standing up, Liam started pacing the room. What with his reaction?
“Yes… Liam,” I said, scowling, “Can you stop pacing the room!”
I was getting irritated. I was not too fond of it when Liam got like that. Liam needed to learn to be calm.
“Who is your mate?” Liam finally asked.
“My mate is… King Nikolas,” I mumbled.
As I close my eyes, I wait for his reaction. But I heard nothing. Opening my eyes, I looked at Liam. He was standing still, holding himself from the bedpost. What was happening to him? He looked surprised and in shock. I just stared at him calmly and waited for him to say something.
Minutes went by, and Liam wasn’t saying a word. Instead, he was making expressions with his face, and his mouth moved. I know he was processing this. Heaving a sigh, I lean against my pillows. Closing my eyes, I relax my body. I needed to recover soon.
As I waited for Liam to say at least a word, the bedroom door opened. Opening my eyes, I looked who barged in; it was Renata.
“Hey, how are you doing?” Renata asked as she climbed the bed and grabbed my hand, “We were so worried for you. Liam was looking for you all this time. Like we knew you were ok, but damn it, you scared the shit out of us!”
Raising my eyebrows, I stare at Renata. She indeed was worried. It was the first time I saw her this worried for me. As I explained to her what happened, I see her shocked. Now I had two people speechless.
Finding it funny, I laugh. Liam snapped his head and looked at me, scowling.
“You find this funny?” Liam snarled.
“Well, your reactions I find them funny,” I said, as I stopped laughing.
“Are you serious?” Renata asked, “Are you sure your mate is the fucking king?”
Nodding my head, I explained to them what happened in the short time I was there. I explained that he only knew my name and nothing more.
“Are you sure?” Liam asked.
“Yes… he didn’t ask too much,” I explained.
Both eyed me weirdly and confusingly. They both were in shock, and I was as well. After talking a bit more, I dismiss Liam and Renata. I wanted to rest. Relaxing, I hum until I finally doze off.
The following day I woke up feeling better. I asked the servants to bring me, five slaves. This time I just drank blood and didn’t kill them. As I felt better, I got up and checked my wound. It was mostly closed. A red scar was all you could see.
As I was heading to the bathroom, I heard Liam call my name. Walking out in a robe, I see him setting a tray with food on the table.
“Breakfast is here,” Liam said as he bowed.
Nodding, I take a seat and ask Liam to sit as well. As he tells me what my schedule was, I dismissed him. I wanted to be alone right now. I had to think of a plan on how to work this out.
Once done with breakfast, I moved to my office as I was working on some paperwork. One of my guards barges into my office. Frowning at him, I see him scared and pale.
“What happened?” I asked, standing up from my chair.
“Your Highness… w-we have a g-guest…” the guard stuttered.
His reaction confused me. As I walk out of the office, I head down to the living room. Several guards were there, and I could see Renata from afar. Who has come and made a mess of my place?
As I was going down the stairs, I felt an arm drag and pull me away. Turning around, I see it, Liam.
“What the hell, Liam?” I hissed very low.
“Rose, the fucking king is here!” Liam mumbled.
“What king?” I asked as I tried to lose my arm from his hold.
“Rose… Nikolas is here,” Liam whispered.
Snapping my head down the stairs, I see a lot of his men. What the fuck was he doing here?
“What the hell?” I hissed.
“He came requesting a meeting with you,” Liam said, “Renata told him you wouldn’t meet him. So I help and ask him what he needed, he said he’s looking for a person. So I told him I was going to ask you first. What are you going to do?”
As my anger pours, I try to think of a quick plan. Why did he come? Did he find out who I was?
“Liam… tell Nikolas he can look around the area. I permit him to look on my grounds, and if he finds the person, he may take her away. I won’t be responsible for what the person did,” I ordered, “Tell him I don’t wish to be disturbed. He has eight hours to look for the person, and then he has to leave.”
“But he won’t find no one here,” Liam said desperately.
“Yes, he will. There is someone who has red hair here. He will think it’s me, and then as he sees no one like me is here, he will leave. You can accompany him, and I don’t want him making a mess, are we clear?” I ordered.
So he was looking for me? Why? Was it because of the mate bond?
My monster was feeling restless. Calling for a servant, I ask him to call me my lover. I needed to be busy so that he would be my distraction right now. As I stare out my window, I see Nikolas walk out with his men. My office was in the tower in the middle of the mansion. I could see everything around the clan. As I see him and Liam walk away. I turn around and head to my room.
Fisting my hands, I walk in, just in time to see my lover undressing. I was mad, frustrated. Was he so eager to find me? Feeling desperate, I approach my lover and kiss him. As he holds me against his body, I feel his need in me. Standing in the middle of my room, I let my lover kiss me and undress me. Feeling my bloodthirst, I snap my fingers. Making my lover stay still, I order him to rise. As I circle my arms around his neck, I bite, drinking his blood.
◼Nikolas POV◼ After she passed out, I took her back to my room. I don’t know why she insisted on knowing where she was. Was she running from someone? Or was she in a hurry to go back home? I got to admit, her way of acting and her character was a lot to take in. She looked like a queen, and that made me think about the Queen of the Solar Clan. She was fierce but admirable. She didn’t show fear at all, and she was strong. After leaving her there, I went to my office and called Charles over. I needed to know who was the Queen of the Solar Clan. Few vampires have seen her, and they barely mention her. What I have heard is that she is ruthless, heartless, feared, and respected by everyone, and she’s a beauty. But this woman didn’t show tha
◼Rose POV◼ After I had some blood from my lover, I asked for slaves. I needed blood, my monster side felt restless, and we needed all the blood we could get. As I waited patiently, the guards brought me, ten slaves. Dismissing everyone, I control each of the slaves. They were puppets for me to do as I pleased. Smirking, I drink their blood. I didn’t intend to kill them, but something took over me, and I had drained them. Calling my servants, I ask them to bring me more slaves. Two of my guards rejected my request. They had orders from Liam not to give me over ten slaves a day. I had crossed the limit today. As I fist my hands, I feel the anger. Hissing towards my guards, I unconsciously snap my fingers and make them my puppets. Controlling their minds, I asked one of them to get me, five maids.
◼Nikolas POV◼ After leaving the Solar Clan, I headed back home. I felt sad I didn’t find her but felt something off also. I was having second doubts when I saw the silhouette of the queen in the window. It was a hunch and a good one. Once we got home, I wanted to be alone. Getting a drink, I sat down and relaxed. A sudden knock brought me back to my senses. “Come in,” I whispered. “Back so soon?” Cullen asked as he took a seat. “Yes…” I mumbled, looking at my drink. “So tell me, how did it go? By the looks of it, it didn’t work?” Cullen said, smiling. “Yeah… I didn’t see th
◼Rose POV◼ After Cullen left, I went back to work. The days passed, and I was getting ready for the gathering. Honestly, I was excited. I couldn’t wait to see everyone’s face, especially King Nikolas. The surprise he would have when he sees me arriving. We had two more days to go, and I had prepared a thorough plan. I had everything planned for the men who would join me and what I would wear. It was a special occasion. As I look outside my window, I notice my people in their daily life. My clan was immense; I had over four thousand rogues, vampires, witches, humans, and hybrids. Yet, we all live in harmony, and I was well respected. As I stand straight looking at them, I hear a slight knock on my door. “Come in,” I said.
◼Rose POV◼ Now that Nikolas was in my territory, I was planning to make him surrender. I was dying to kill him, but I had to restrain myself. After the small chat, we had moved inside. I couldn’t let my people see what I was about to do. Sitting right in front of Nikolas, legs crossed, I smirked sheepishly. The man has been quiet; I was so excited to play that I think I wouldn’t be able to get sleep tonight. “So, Nikolas, why have you been looking for me?” I asked curiously. Nikolas scowled and turned his head. How impertinent, he behaved like a kid. “Let me rephrase my question. What do you want from me?” I asked.
◼Rose POV◼ I couldn’t believe it. We couldn’t use our powers. I was stuck with the person I hated the most, and I wasn’t able to use my powers. Stuttering, I try to form words. Our mind control powers couldn’t work, but what intrigued me more was that we have the same ability. Taking a step back, I look at him furiously. My monster was getting pissed, and I know I would snap any moment. The twitching in my arm was hurting. Every time my arm twitched, I knew my monster was frustrated, annoyed, or angry. “You!” I said through gritted teeth. “Rose…” Nikolas said as he approached me. “Don’t fucking Rose me! I’m not Rose… I’m Queen Rose for you!” I said as I looked at him.
◼Nikolas POV◼ After Rose left, I stood in the middle of the living room. They left me alone. Taking a seat, I cover my face. It has become a shamble. I was so convinced I could finally be happy I thought I had to gain something. But fate fucked it up and played us. Half an hour later, Liam returned and informed me they prepared a room to spend the night. I didn’t argue because I required my man before, and it was already late. A servant came and told me where my bedroom was. Following him quietly, I look at my surroundings. This place was a beauty. Once the servant retired, I took a quick bath and went to bed. I needed to talk with Rose tomorrow. Closing my eyes and feeling the toll on my body, I fall asleep.
◼Rose POV◼ What was happening? I had to surrender myself to his kisses. Addictive kisses that had my body burning. There was this strange feeling in me I couldn’t explain. His lips were soft and warm. His expert kisses had my legs quivering. I pushed my tongue into his mouth, exploring every inch of this delicious man. I got distracted in kissing him; I had forgotten what my purpose was. Opening my eyes, I push Nikolas. Then, panting softly, I turn around and walk away. I was cleaning my mouth with the back of my hand. Reaching my bedroom, I close the door and lean against it. Gripping my hair, I yell. I needed to let out wh