Madison's POVI raised my eyebrows at him still very stunned. Was that a slip of the tongue? He can't possibly mean marriage? What is he talking about? Lots of thoughts kept running through my mind."What are you saying master? Are you trying to tell me that I'm getting married to...to you?" I stammered, and he took my hand. "I know you are surprised, but I just want you to know that there's no way I'll let anyone hurt you. You're safe here, and about the marriage... Yes. You and I are getting married anything soon" He replied with a smile, and I gulped hard."You seem to have forgotten who I am Master, have you forgotten that I'm a slave at the Stone's castle? Why would a Master like you want to marry a slave?" I cried out, and he shook his head."You're not a slave here in the valleys, Madison. No one will dare to treat you like a slave" He assured me, and I scratched my head.Honestly, I didn't know how to feel. Should I be happy that he said he'd protect me? Should I be happy he
Lucien's POVSmokes emanated from my mouth and nostrils as I smoked deeply the cigarette in between my lips. Why am I feeling unhappy? Is it because of that unfortunate slave? I shouldn't be feeling this way."Master, would you like me to bring in your breakfast? Lady Delia already prepared it for you just the way you like it" Axel started, and I shook my head in disagreement.Axel stared at me in confusion. He must be surprised that I refused to have breakfast. Probably because I don't do that often. Why have I suddenly lost appetite? My head was aching so badly, and my eyes heavy."Master, may I ask you a question?" Axel spoke up calmly, and I nodded my head again. My eyes were fixed on the scroll in my hand."What's going on, Master? You have refused to eat your favorite breakfast, and your eyes is swollen like you haven't gotten sleep at all for a whole week. Is there anything bothering you?" Axel asked with concern, I turned my gaze away throwing the scroll on the ground."Get me
Lucien's POV"Get out" I shouted at her pushing her away, and walking into the inner room. I could hear her footsteps as she ran out of the room.I walked straight to the bathroom and showered as fast as I could. Getting out of the bathroom, I met lady Delia who was looking so sad."Lady Delia, why is your face like that? What happened?" I asked with arched eyebrows, and Lady Delia sighed."I'm really confused, Lucien. What do I do now? Your daughter has refused to eat or drink anything, and she's not even going to attend classes, she's been sobbing" Lady Delia cried out, and my eyes dimmed immediately.Anger engulfed me, but I managed to get a hold of myself. Who could have caused my daughter's sadness? There is absolutely nothing she wants that I won't get for her especially if it's within my reach."What could be the problem? Who dares to make my Princess sad?" I growled."Why don't you come and see her for yourself? I'm exhausted because she has refused to even look at me. I don't
Madison's POVI turned my gaze at Master Xavier, and cold shivers ran down my spine. Why is he staring at me like that? Is there something wrong?"Wow! You look absolutely beautiful" Xavier complimented, and I gulped hard with a sigh of relief."Thank you, Master" I snapped, and he patted my hair though I was still uncomfortable with how close he is."I'm sure you'll look even more beautiful than the rest of them. Let's go Mandy" Xavier brought out his hand, and I bit my lower lips.Getting up from the chair where I was seated, I sluggishly held his hand. He kissed my fist, and I choked immediately. He has been so kind to me, but I'm not really comfortable being around him.Furthermore, he held my hands as we walked out of the room. The servants kept bowing to me, and it feels good though weird.Immediately we got outside the big compound of the mansion, a black Lamborghini drove close to us, and parked in front of us."Shall we?" Master Xavier opened the car, and I got into the car.
Stone's POVWith my hands tucked in my pocket, I walked down the hallway dressed up for the royal banquet. Actually, I don't always attend such parties, but I know Xavier will be there. I just want to speak to him."Master, are you sure you really want to attend this banquet? You haven't done this in years now, won't this be bringing back unwanted memories?" Emery walked behind me, and I kept mute like I wasn't listening to her.Attending this banquet will actually bring back memories to me. Unwanted memories to start with. The last time I attended the royal banquet, I did that with my wife."If you don't keep your mouth shut, I'll have you locked up and tortured in the torture room" I stared at her with disdain, and she gulped hard."I'm sorry Master" She snapped, and I rolled my eyes."I hate that word. Just keep quiet if you still appreciate the fact that you're breathing" I said, as we headed outside the castle.Emery was going to be my escort for today's event because I can't go
Stone's POVThe car drove straight into venue, and I got down from the car. My pace increased at every step, and Emery had no choice than to run after me.Of course, I didn't come here to hold hands with her. I just can't come without an escort which is why I took her.The guards at the door bowed the moment they saw me, and I rushed into the banquet hall. I was showed to the VIP, and then I spotted Xavier."That bastard" I cursed within myself as I walked up to him, but I met Karl and Derek first. They were drinking and chatting when they saw me walking towards Xavier."Stone? Are my eyes deceiving me? What the f*** are you doing here?" Karl scoffed on seeing me, and I gulped hard with the tobacco pipe in my mouth."Are you sure really know where you are? My goodness! You even came with your slut? You came so prepared. What happened Stone? How did you come here?" Derek mockingly asked, and I exhaled deeply."Where's Madison?" That was all I could say no matter how hard I tried to for
Tara's POVMy jaw dropped in shock the moment I saw Stone whose chest was bleeding. He took the bullet for this slave? But why?"Stone?" I called out, and rushed to kneel beside him. I was so shocked. Is he related to the slave girl? No f****** way! He can't be related to her."You slut! How dare you? How dare you do this to Stone?" Xavier slapped my cheek hard, and I stared at him with widened eyes."You slapped me, Xavier?" I freaked out, and he pushed me roughly. I landed my back on the car, and groaned in pains."When will you stop being so toxic, Tara? Are you not tired of this deceitful relationship we are keeping? Have you not seen that I don't have any feelings for you? You better pray hard. Pray hard that nothing happens to Stone" Xavier rushed to the stupid slave, and helped her into the car."Mad... Madison! How is she? Is she... Is she okay?" Stone who was still groaning in pains still worried about the slave."Stop talking Stone. You just have to go with me to the herbali
Tara's POVI rushed into the mansion, and straight to my room. I was shivering in fear.The thought of how dreadful Stone is made me so uncomfortable. I ran straight to the bathroom in my room, and washed my face roughly with the water running from the sink."Ma'am Tara? Would you like some sandwiches?" I heard Mia's voice from the room."Hell no, you @sshole" I yelled, banging my fist on the wall with fury and fear mixed together."Are you sure you're alright, Miss Tara? Is there something you want?" She continued asking."Why the f*** are you being a pest, Mia? Are you stupid, huh? I just told you I don't want anything. Don't you have brains?" I shouted coldly at her. Shortly, I heard the door close. What the hell did you do Tara? What if Stone doesn't make it out alive? He'll have my entire existence wiped off by his good for nothing soldiers.***Mia walked out of the room with a gloomy look. She kept on mumbling within herself when she met my father heading towards the stairs."