"Stand up," Weston commanded. "A woman's knees doesn't deserve the dirt."My lips parted a bit. He smirked cockily at my expression. When I didn't move, he put my hand on his."L-Lord Weston!" Mr. Deluca appealed.Weston looked at him, serious and lethal."Señor, I respect you as Mrs. Deluca's husband, but if you repeatedly lie on my face..." he trailed and formed a gun with his hand. “I might lose patience and pull the trigger accidentally. I'm sure you won't like that, will you? "Mr. did not remain silent. Deluca, intense fear faded from her face. He spoke with calmness but the thought was lethal."In our sect, we are trying our best to give justice to those who deserve it. Women are not instruments of pleasure, Señor. In case you have forgotten, it is stated in Ástron's constitution, that a man who commits a crime of rape , sexual harassment, or any violation against women, will receive a death penalty. But since I'm a kindhearted person, I may grant you a wish. Tell me. How do yo
"S-Solheim?" I said, shocked."Yes. You heard it right. This is the estate of the Von Rellis family here."I just heard about this place from the maids. That Solheim is the house of Ástron's rulers, and this one is just their second largest manor after the one in Manchester. But I still didn’t think I could step on it this easily, and even a Von Rellis would take me."You can work and stay here. You won't have any more problems."I just felt sorry for my lips. I'm speechless."Come on. I'm kind and handsome. I know, right? But please, don't fall for me."I suppressed a smile and shook my head. He chuckled. I watched Lucian walk straight inside."Let's go," Weston led me the way.The office is spacious. The uniformed maids immediately greeted Weston, but then a curious look came over me.I looked around. The baroque theme is giving me a taste of a distant time. I looked in amazement at every corner there.The incredible wealth of art, architecture and formality was evident in all of th
Elizabeth's POV continuationI was stunned for a moment. Consciously, I immediately pushed Lucian."There's a different tint in your eyes. You're wearing lenses."I wanted to hiss. He doesn't even miss small details."So? My eyes are blurred. I need to wear one. Is there a problem?""Hmm... nothing," he said but there was a dark undertone in his voice.He walked out of the row of tents. I quietly followed until I saw the staffs handing out food to the people. I smiled a bit when I saw their genuine smiles. They looked very happy with the simple food they received.I looked at the young man nearby who was having a bit of a hard time handling his food because he had a cast on one arm.His disposable untensils almost fell. Fortunately, I got close and caught it."If you don't mind, can I help you?"He looked at me. I smiled a little when I saw the twitter in his eyes. I thought he didn't understand it. So I repeated the question in Burmese, but he cut me off."I-It's okay... I know Engli
Lucian was just ahead, seriously talking to his staff.The scene was like that until I heard the sound of engines. Seven black vehicles stopped in front of the camp site. Lucian and his men were all alert in front of us. He was holding a gun but his hand was behind his back.Men in black suits with Syria's badge went out from the vehicles. All armed.Lucian was a step ahead of his men, very calm and not even holding a gun. I want to cheapen him. Even if you say he has a gun on the side, what if he just fires suddenly? Judging the looks of these Syrian people, they seemed very ready to kill."Assalamu alaykum, brothers," the middle aged man said without any humor. I think he leads the group. Probably a high ranked military official."Peace be also with you," Lucian answered in a cold baritone."You must be one of the Von Rellis, Sir," the man said after looking at Lucian's suit. Maybe he saw the Von Rellis pin there.Their family is known in most countries, no wonder these men knew the
Lucian was silent. His jaw was clenching tight when he looked at me. I slowly shook my head."We won't hurt anyone. Just give us the lad and we'll fly back to Syria right away."I heard Rhan's soft sobs at my back. I close my eyes emphatically. I could feel his fear but I knew he didn't want to hurt anyone either. To feel torn is one of the most treacherous feelings."I-I don't want anyone to be hurt because of me... I-I can just go..." he said softly."No, Rhan. We will protect you," I said hoarsely.I was afraid of what could happen. But how could I have a heart to let them take Rhan when I know there's nothing good waiting for him there?"Let the child go, Elizabeth."It was as if ice was pouring down on me at what I heard. I looked at Lucian. He was looking at me grimly. There was no trace of joking in the voice."Let the child go," he repeated."No..." I mouthed and shook my head.I can't believe him! I still thought he could protect everyone here but what is he doing? Submitting
Maddy's POVMy hands were on fists when I woke. I felt like there was something in me that was making me tremble. The images in my head are too clear, I couldn't think of any logical reason for what is happening to me. What did I see? Why did I dream about those events? And it's worth mentioning that it felt so real, that I was really there when all those things happened.What happened to this pretty head of mine? And that woman in my dream… I'm sure who she is. Nobody else looked so the same as if her face is a copycat of my own. Elizabeth. Only her.But in my dream, she wasn't around those Von Rellis. She had a family, she had her own sect. But that was impossible. Her mother Elena Ross killed herself young and her father was also said to be killed by enemies. I have no idea who took care of her but I know for sure that she had no family.But then… thinking about the possibilities. She might have been adopted by a family, only that it happened to be an influential family. But what a
I couldn’t imagine someone in my bloodline, worse my great grandmother who looks really just like me, had gone through that. I couldn’t imagine her pain. I couldn’t imagine her sorrows. It must have been so hard for her and I pity her. If only she never met Alec or that she never had to be mated to him, she would have been so happy with Lucian’s arms. She would have the normal human life she had always wanted. She wouldn’t have to deal with such complications. And honestly, I admire how strong she was to withstand her feelings for her mate and left her with no turning back. It must be the right thing to do. And to do the right thing with your heart involved is really hard. That’s why there are a lot of people nowadays that choose to stay in a toxic relationship because they love their partners so much, they couldn’t bring themselves to leave. And for Elizabeth to do that, it was such a brave action of her. I admire such courage, it’s rare, you know.“Did he kill him?” I asked in a coa
And if my assumption is correct, I can’t help but feel sympathy for Elizabeth. Imagine what kind of pain she had gone through. If I was on her place, I think I would do the same. How can I live a normal life anyway if I am fully aware that someone was killed because of me? And that my mate killed an innocent life because of me? The guilt and pressure will all be put on my shoulders for sure, same as what happened to Elizabeth.I couldn’t help but blame Alec’s lack of trust. If only… if only he had faith on Elizabeth’s love for her, I doubt if there love story would end up the same.But then again, we can’t turn back time so we can’t tell if things would have ended up in another way if that didn’t happen.“Maddy…” Lucius’s lips fell apart, as if he didn’t expect this too.He was about to reach out for me, but he stopped when he saw the shackles wrapped around my wrist, and the chains around it. His eyes turned darker, then it turned to glowing gold, all while his jaw was clenched tight