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
Kevin's POV I checked the time as I jumped off the chair in the living room of the apartment I shared with Liam. It was three hours after I left the office of the bureau leader and he should call me by now. What was keeping him waiting? Was he working on it? I wondered if I needed to threaten him so he could work faster. Liam walked in, took a glance at me and shook his head as he settled in on the chair I had just left. "You should calm down and don't get yourself worked up." He said. I turned to him, controlling my urge to growl at him. I knew he meant well for me and was right. It wasn't his fault that Ella was abducted and that I was in a bad mood. "I hate this place." I said, going back to the chair I had left. "I want to leave as fast as I can. How can I stay here when I know my mate is somewhere here being treated as a slave?" Liam kept quiet, allowing me to vent the way I wanted. "A sex slave?" I growled. "I can't get that out of my head." The mere thought of the count
Ella's POV My bones ached. I was tired. The count had a party for his friends and I had helped all day in the kitchen, cooking with the chefs and serving with the other maids. I didn't know what he was celebrating and didn't bother to ask. It wasn't like he was going to tell me if I did. I was a slave who didn't have the right to think and ask questions. "You can all rest now." The butler said as he entered the kitchen and left. I sagged against the sink, finished with the dishes I was watching and ran to my bedroom. I needed a good scrub and then a long sleep. "Take your food, slave." The chef shouted at my retreating back. I rolled my eyes. Would it be so bad to be addressed as my name? "Yes." I said, turning back to the kitchen. "Oh! I almost forgot." She smiled at me. "Will you take the angel's food to the dungeon?" I nodded. It had been long that I saw her. "I don't mind." "You are back." She smiled as she saw me. I smiled back, glad that we had made progress. "I brough