~Isabella's POVAlpha Damien released me and walked over to his bed. He sat down and leaned back against his hands. He stared at me expectantly, and then I walked closer to him.“I have to tell you something, Alpha Damien.”“I’m all ears.” He said, cocking an eyebrow.“I… I…" I stumbled over my words."I don't have all day, Isabella." He drawled but still managed to make it sound dark and threatening.I took a deep breath. "I have decided to accept your proposal and be your… wife,” I said sadly.He smiled sardonically. "Hmm… why don't I believe you, Isabella?I glared at him and gritted. "I'm being serious and truthful."He barked out a harsh laugh. "Forgive me if I don't believe you. After all, you tried to trick me once. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me, right?""I'm not trying to fool you." “For your sake, I hope not. I really hope that you're not still harboring crazy ideas of running away.” He said glaring at me.“I will kill you myself if you think you can
Damien’s POVI angrily got off my bed and dashed off to the torturing room where Isabella was, as stated by Luke. Luke also ran after me. My vision had become coated with a dangerous red haze as I anticipated tearing off the heads of those who might have laid their hands on her. I was the only one with the right to torture her, she was mine to torture, mine to fuck, mine to do whatever I wanted, she was mine and mine alone.And yet, someone dares to touch her? She belongs to me!A growl escaped my lips and I walked even faster and reached the dungeons.The guard who had been dozing off with his legs up on the table immediately shot to his feet, wincing as the chair he had been seated on crashed to the floor as I barged in.I barely spared him a glance as I told Luke, "Get rid of him."His cries of pleas rang in my ears as I stalked down the hallway until I got to the last cell. I pushed the door open and then I saw the petite figure chained on a chair. She must have been flogged and t
~Isabella's POVThere was pain, there was discomfort as my body rocked. I whimpered in pain, but it didn't stop.Isabella, open your eyes!I whimpered again and opened my eyes weakly to see Damien's face closed in pleasure as he thrust into me. I stared up at the bunched muscles in his neck, feeling disgust, shame, and anger warring in me.Anger won and rose up to the surface in me.I have gone through several beatings and other forms of torture for something I know nothing about. And yet, the first thing this cruel man does after saving me is to rape me. He is truly wicked and ruthless.I gasped in pain as his thrusts became rougher, and despite being weak, I immediately tried to push him off me. But instead, he grabbed my hands and dragged them over my head, pinning them in place with one large hand and effectively lessening the force of my struggles.I wouldn't give in, still trying to budge him off me. Another burst of pain landed through me as I tried bucking him off me, which ca
~Nathan’s POVI laid on my bed thinking of what had happened to me earlier. Does this have anything to do with Isabella? It seems odd that I experienced this after rejecting my mate and she went missing.I thought to myself unsure of what was wrong with me. “Never will I accept Isabella as my mate. I just need to take her off my mind and rest,” I said to myself.I closed my eyes and slept off.***“Good morning, Alpha Nathan.” Jones said as he came into my room, bowing slightly.I was already awake feeling much better. I already had my bath and was going through my wardrobe to put on some clothes.“Morning, Jones.” I replied to him.“I knew I had no meeting with the members of the council today, so why are you here?” I asked him.“I came to check up on you and I can see that you are good.” He said.“As you can see, I’m fine without a doctor. I told you that I just needed to rest.” I said smiling.He laughed and just then a maid came in to inform me about the presence of Claire in th
Nathan’s POVI sat up on my bed to hear about my test results. Jones was also in the room when Dr. Lucas arrived with the result. He handed the white paper to me, and as I glanced at it, I was unable to comprehend what was written, except for the words "positive" and "negative."Confused and frustrated, I turned to Dr. Lucas and asked him to explain the test results to me. He informed me that all the results indicated I was medically fit."Medically fit? But I collapsed," I exclaimed, a mix of anger and bewilderment in my voice as I stood up from my bed.My gaze shifted to Jones, who had insisted on bringing the doctor. I directed my anger towards him, raising my voice, "Didn't I say that I don't need a doctor? He was unable to find out what's wrong with me, claiming I'm medically fit."Jones quickly apologized, bowing his head. Dr. Lucas, on the other hand, went on his knees, seeking my forgiveness."Your Majesty, Dr. Lucas is the pack's doctor, and he has been in this profession for
Nathan's povThe night had been an unrelenting torment, with the doctor's ominous words reverberating through my thoughts like a relentless drumbeat. My body tossed and turned as if in defiance of the news, but rest remained an elusive shadow. Each time I closed my eyes, Isabella's absence haunted me. The thought of someone like Damien finding her before I did and finding out she is my mate chased me out of bed more times than I could count. And by morning, I had worn a hole in the carpet with my constant pacing.The first rays of dawn crept through my window, casting a dim light that seemed almost mocking in its intrusion. I lay on my bed, eyes fixated on the ceiling, mind racing, and heart heavy with uncertainty. I needed to find Isabella, and I needed to do that as soon as possible before I had another attack.A knock on the door interrupted my inner musings, and I snapped to attention, my heart racing with anticipation. It was Jones, probably to give me an update on the search for
~ Nathan’s POVI returned to my room angry and fuming. I was relentless as I paced up and down my room thinking hard about what to do next. Just then, I heard a knock at the door. I glared at the closed door and yelled at whoever was at the door to enter only if he or she had something important to say to me.Jones came in, he bowed slightly and then informed me that he had stopped the search on Isabella’s, just as I had asked.“Good. You should head home and get some rest. You've been searching for Bella for the past few weeks as well as attending to pack matters with me,” I said, softly.“Yes, Your Majesty. But if I may, I'd like to ask that you think about this very well. If you have another attack or become weaker, the same members of the council you're listening to will be the first people to go after you,” he said.“Enough, Jones," I glowered at him.“I’m strong and active and if you keep on saying shit about me being weak, I will take it that you are after my position and trea
~Nathan’s POVI hurriedly moved closer to Claire and checked her pulse. I let out a huge sigh of relief when I found it beating fast and strong. I lifted her up, carried her over to my bed, placed her on it and quickly called in one of the maids to get me Dr Lucas immediately. I checked on Claire's every second while waiting for the doctor’s arrival. Lucas knocked on my door and I quickly ordered him to come in. I told him to quickly take a look at Claire to see what was wrong.I explained how I had pushed her against the wall which made her lose consciousness.He moved closer to check on Claire and I took my phone to dial Jones' number. I ordered him to come to the palace immediately as I couldn’t explain what happened on the phone.I turned back to see what Lucas was up to. I approached him asking if everything was okay with Claire.“She is okay, right?” I asked him.He nodded and then he moved on to check her pulse. I sighed in relief when he told me she was okay. “Why is she not