Ella's POV The count wasn't around. He was on a business trip to where I didn't know and didn't care. All I cared about was that it was free time for everyone. The staff and slaves in the mansion could rest as there was no one to tend to and fawn over. I wished the count would go on business trips everytime but I wouldn't delude myself to think that wishes always came through. The house was silent and had less of the bustling activities it used to have. It seemed like everyone had gone to bed for an afternoon rest and I couldn't blame them. They all needed the rest, everyone except the butler. He scowled as he walked around the house, his expression bitter. He must be missing snapping at others to work harder or faster. I wasn't surprised as I knew already that he got high from lording himself over others which he couldn't do now that the count wasn't around. He seemed like a dog on a leash who was waiting for his master to bark orders at him so he could bark at others. I decide
Ella's POVTwo days later, my rash was finally gone. I was sad to see the count come back home this morning but I didn't think he would want to see me so soon after what happened the last time.I was wrong.The butler knocked on my bedroom door an hour after the count got back, pushing his face into my room a minute after he knocked.I jumped on the bed and gasped, surprised to see him."What are you doing?" I snapped at him without thinking. "I haven't told you to come inside.""Why?" He smirked. "Because you could be naked?""Yes." I rolled my at him, staring at him like he was stupid for not knowing that.He chuckled. "I've seen you naked, slave. Have you forgotten so soon that I dressed you up for the count the other day?"I blushed and he chuckled at my expression. He didn't have to remind me of that embarrassing moment."What do you want? Why are you here?""The count wants to see you." He said, his eyes shining with glee.He was a sick bastard. He loved it more than the count w
Ella's POVKevin and I continued dancing. It felt like a dream but I knew he was real. It was real and I didn't have much control. Here in this world that I was, I wasn't in charge. The count was.He could come back at any time and I needed to talk to Kevin. I needed answers."Kevin,"I winced as those dancing next to us glanced at me. I smiled at them in an apology, wondering why my voice was loud when I had been trying to whisper. It must be the excitement at seeing my mate.I was glad that the lights were still dim or the others would have picked the emotions on my face. I was sure that what I was feeling at the moment was obvious. I hoped that Kevin couldn't see my face clearly as well.It was enough that I was in his arms. I didn't need him to see how much I was happy to see him. I didn't want to show that much vulnerability to him."You aren't going to tell me why you are here, are you?" I whispered.I was relieved that my voice was low and didn't go across the room like earlier
Ella's POV"A rogue."His eyes widened at my words and his hands clenched into hard fists. He seemed ready to kill and I wished the rogue who did to me was right here with us. I would like to have my revenge on the bastard as well."Those blasted rogues again. I should have killed them all when I had the chance." He growled.His eyes was starting to get red again and I was afraid of him flipping out. I leaned closer and embraced him, pulling him into an embrace."Relax, Kevin. I'm alright.""No, you are not." He hissed. "You are scarred, with an humiliating tag at that. I will kill that bastard who did this to you.""I will heal when I have the mark removed.""I will get it removed.""I don't think it's easy to get it removed. I've been trying to do that since I got here. I've used almost all the herbs and flowers I knew and could get my hands on since I got here.""I will find a way to get that mark of your skin. Trust me."I nodded. I trusted him. His presence made me feel better th
Ella's POVKevin pushed me behind him, shielding me from the count. He went straight to the stance he used for war and his aura felt threatening. I didn't have to see his eyes to know his gaze would be intense as well.I wondered how the count wasn't intimidated already. I held onto the his arm, not because I was scared and needed him to protect me from the count but for his own sake.He was alone here and I didn't want him to lose control. I doubted the count was alone and Kevin was going to be in danger if he made a move towards the count.I wouldn't let him lose control and get himself lynched."You have to breathe, Kevin. Stay calm. Okay?" I whispered behind him.I could tell that he was listening and I blew out a breath, feeling my heart relax with relief. He wasn't going to do anything stupid."Don't do anything rash, Kevin." I reminded him. "Stay calm, please."He glared dangerously at the count, his voice a feral growl when he spoke. "I'm afraid I can't let her go. She is my w
Ella’s POVI turned to Kevin, apologizing to him with my eyes. He sighed as he ran his hand through his hair, shook his head and exhaled in frustration. Asides that, he didn't do anything else and I was relieved that he decided to trust me.He wasn't going to do anything rash regardless of what happened here. He had left control in my hands and I was immensely touched. The Kevin I knew wouldn't have done that easily. I knew it must have been a struggle for him to let go of control and cool off when he wanted to rip everyone to pieces and I appreciated that."You should understand him, my lord." I said, moving closer to him. "He feels annoyed that I'm here with you. I've been trying to tell him to move on ever since we were here. That is why I'm here.""You are?" The count asked, his voice ringing with disbelief."Of course. He had to stop clinging to the past and know that I now belonged to you."The count's chest puffed up with pride. "He should know that you are mine.""I guess it's
Ella's POVWe got back to the villa and the count insisted on walking me to my room.He pulled me against the door when we got in, his eyes simmering with annoyance."How close are you with that guy we saw earlier?""I'm not close to him." I lied. "We broke up six months ago.""Six months ago and he still looks at you that way? You broke up six months ago and he is still pursuing you? Why do I find that hard to believe? He was ready to fight me and my bodyguards for a lady he has broken up with six months ago?"He scoffed. "Do you think that is possible? Do you think I'm a fool?"I swallowed, my throat getting dry and licked my lips. "I'm telling you the truth, my lord. It's not my fault that my ex can't get over me."The Count was barely convinced. "Don't you ever meet that werewolf again. You have to behave well and not forget that you are my slave or I will have you punished."I gasped. "You know he is a werewolf?"A bitter laugh escaped his throat. "You must think that I'm a fool.
Kevin's POV "Who is the slave you want, Alpha Kevin?" I heard him the first time but decided not to reply then. I tore my eyes away from Liam and turned to him. I was in a rush to get Ella and get out of here but I wasn't going to show how desperate I was. The man seated before me showed enough desperation for the two of us. I knew he wanted the investment deal. I smiled, knowing what I had done. Of course, he would want it. It was a fat deal and I didn't think he would want to lose it. He would have to be a solid man of integrity to pass up on the deal. Shaking my head at the man before me, I doubted he had enough integrity to save himself from greed. "Ella." I said, crossing my legs over each other as I leaned back into the chair. "Ella Moore. It shouldn't be hard to find her. She is beautiful." He snorted. "All the slaves here are beautiful. That is what helps the market." I reigned in my temper, almost losing it at the way he talked, like my mate was some sort of cheap fish