Natasha's POV"It's late."Valerian's voice filled my ears as I entered the kitchen.The whole place is slightly dim that it was almost eerie if it weren't for the glow of the moon cursing through the kitchen windows.Knowing that the moon is illuminating the mansion; being in the dark with the devil doesn't scare me as much."It's late, Natasha," he repeated.I halted.I wanted to say that the sun had just set and it was not late but I stopped myself because he sounded so cold and authoritative.I wanted to turn my back on him and go out of the kitchen again but I gathered all my courage and stood up firmly."Sit," Valerian said curtly.I took a breath and walked towards the dining table.I sat on the chair opposite from where he was sitting.The moment I was sat in front of him, my heartbeat became slow and steady.I felt peaceful.As much as I hate to admit it, Valerian has the ability to calm my nerves down by just being in silence with him, solely because we are mates.Valerian's
Natasha's POVI deeply closed my eyes as I let Valerian's words register in my mind."Natasha," he called.He continued to softly caress my cheeks.It calmed me down and gave me comfort."Natasha."My name stumbled from his lips yet again.Valerian's touch traveled from my cheeks down to my chin and then my lips.He caressed my lower lip.I finally opened my eyes.He's deeply staring down at me."No," I muttered.Confusion came across Valerian's face but I felt him slowly removed his hand from my face.I was taken aback by how obedient he was.How he removed his hand quickly from my face the moment I uttered the word "no"And, this is exactly why I said no. Valerian actions confuses me and for some reason, it manages to disappoint me.Like how he was suddenly started to act sweet and being so careful with me and then the next hours, he's back to being arrogant, and heartless devil that he is.It's starting to become a cycle and I don't want it to be a cycle.I don't want to spend my t
Natasha's POVValerian kissed me on my lips.It started so slow and gently just like earlier when he first kissed me.It's like he's savoring the moment. . . It's like he's savoring me by the way he kisses me.And because of what he was doing, I felt so much desire.I want Valerian.I'm craving for him.I feel like I am going to die if I don't get what I want and I hate feeling this way.It was like the day after we first met; when I was craving for him-- for his blood.His blood. . .I want his blood."Natasha. . ." Valerian pulled himself away from me as he winced when I bit his lips.I bit his lips so hard that I tasted a metallic taste on my tongue.It's his blood.Valerian's blood. . ."What was that Natasha?" Valerian spit his blood out of his mouth.I subconsciously whined.Valerian looked at me, amused by my reaction. "What?""Don't be wasting your blood!" I protested."You want my blood?"I nodded.I didn't know what suddenly came into me but I craved for his blood."I'm righ
Natasha's POVMy hand was left hanging when the door of my room opened before I could even touch the doorknob."Good morning," Valerian greeted me."Good morning," I greeted him back as I subtly took a step back because I realized that we were a little bit too close to each other and I was starting to get flustered.I want to scold myself for feeling this way around him lately but I literally can't do anything about it because my feelings are so stubborn.I guess I will just let myself feel what I feel instead of trying to make sense of it because I can't— I will just lose my mind."I have things to do in the office, you want to come?" Valerian asked.I nod. "I guess, I have nothing to do here except rot in your house all day."It's true, whenever Valerian works and I'm left alone at his house, I literally have nothing to do but wait for him to come home.I like the peacefulness and silence in his house but it gets boring and well... lonely.Unlike when I'm in his office, even if he h
Natasha's POVDays went by so fast that the next thing I knew, I was already packing for my and Valerian's trip to Greece.Actually, I don't know what to expect since it's Valerian's business trip, if you think about it, it's not really a vacation but I'm keeping my hopes up that I will still get to explore because Valerian told me that we are going to Santorini. I saw how beautiful Santorini is in the magazines and I can't deny that I've dreamed of going there-- and now, I can't believe it's going to happen. All because of the devil, Valerian Fenrir."Ooh, you should pack this pretty dress. It will be perfect for brunch in Santorini." Elyse handed me a white beautiful sundress. She's right, I feel like I'll be so beautiful walking around a pretty restaurant in the city.Elyse volunteered to help me pack the moment she learned that I was going with Valerian for a business trip.She was more than excited for me and Valerian.She's so so so excited that I asked her to come with us becau
Natasha's POVTime goes by so slowly when you're so excited about something but it didn't take long for Valerian to get ready and prepare everything.The next thing I know, we're already driving to the airport where his private jet is.I've never ridden or even seen an airplane personally in my whole life and I don't know what to expect except it will be luxurious since Valerian owns it and he just naturally screams luxury and old money.The moment we arrived at the airport, there were people who welcomed us. They attended to our luggage especially mine because I have two suitcases and travel bags with me.When Valerian saw my luggage, he didn't say anything. He knows that Elyse helped me pack and I'm assuming he already knew what to expect.We were escorted to a secluded area with a number of private jets around.I was in total awe when we entered the airport and I didn't think I could be more surprised."Valerian," I called. "Do you own all this?"I have no business asking Valerian'
Natasha's POV"Are we there yet?" I asked Valerian as I rested my back on the car seat.A couple of hours had passed and I think I was starting to get sick of sitting in the car doing nothing.I played games on my phone and busied myself with the views outside but I did it for too long that I eventually got bored and now I have nothing left to do."Almost," Valerian answered.My face lit up a little. "Really?""Yeah. . ." he trailed off.I creased my forehead in confusion. "You're not so sure?""Are you sure you want me to sprint this car?" Valerian asked which made the crease in my forehead grow wider.Oh goodness. He really thinks I'm scared of car rides just because I was scared in the airplane earlier."I swear to you I'm not scared," I told him."Okay." Valerian nodded. "But even if I do so, we still have a few hours left."I pursed my lips. "Really?"He nodded once again.Gosh. I should have just faced my fears and rode the plane earlier.I know that the town I lived in my whole
Natasha's POVIt was already night when we finally arrived at the hotel we were going to stay at in Greece.Me and Valerian are staying in a 5 star hotel and knowing Valerian, it is typical and normal for him to do that. I couldn't be a hypocrite though. I love the place and I'm so glad we stay here.The hotel is huge and so luxurious. Everything that I laid my eyes on is beautiful and elegant.The ambiance of the place is so nice.When we arrived in Athens, Greece, it was just like arriving at my fantasy world— entering a portal where I can be whoever I want without getting recognized by anyone; without having to worry about a single thing in the world right now.I'm here, finally.It feels kind of strange actually— the overwhelming emotions and feelings that I feel right now, but one thing is for sure and I know: I feel freedom.So this is what freedom tastes like. It tasted good.I can't help but smile to myself as I looked out the huge window in our hotel room.I want to thank Val