**Elora's POV** “Scrub harder! You aren't doing it the right way!” I snapped at Lucien and Zora, whom I had taken from the coal mine to aid in cleaning up my room, with handkerchiefs. “There are brooms and mop sticks that we can use, Luna. This one is pure torture.” Lucien complained. “Exactly. I want you to feel pain. I haven't even started. You two will pay for everything you've done to me.” I said and they exchanged glances. I know they might be thinking that I'm punishing them because of the drugs and stuff, but that's not it. I'm using that as an excuse to get my Revenge. My revenge for the pain they cost me; for the sword they pushed through my chest and for how they brutally ended my life. I glared at Lucien and Zora, still seething with anger at the memories of what they had done to me. I knew that they were sorry, but their apologies were not enough to erase the pain they had caused. It was something that would never be accepted. “We're genuinely sorry, your highness. We
**Author's POV**“If you play your cards well, you won't get caught.” Dexter told Elder Brent, who after the meeting with Elora got scared and had come to meet Dexter in his place.“You don't understand, beta Dexter. When she was talking, her gaze was lingering on me. I swear, she is suspecting me.” He complained.“Why are you acting like a coward? She is just an eighteen-year-old girl!” Dexter snapped.“She isn't just an ordinary eighteen-year-old girl. She is an eighteen-year-old with power and unquestionable authority. What she says is what people do. Aren't you scared of that kind of person?” Elder Brent asked.“It would be a shame and an abomination for me to be scared of a child I watched grow up.” Dexter snapped. “Look, Brent, you've already started this game and there is nothing like quitting now. I will repeat myself, if you play your game well, you won't get caught.” He stated.This was why he liked Elder Matt. If Elder Matt was the one given the task, he would have done it
“What! You're terminating the contract?” Mr. Watson asked.“You suggested it.” Elora answered calmly and he kept quiet. “Wait, Mr. Watson, did you think your company has anything to offer to my father? Were you taking me for a fool? If you think I have no idea about the worth it my father's company then you're wrong. Your company has added nothing to our success so far. The only thing it has added is pain, betrayal and fraud.” She snapped and he moved back from her.He didn't know how she got to find out about his exploits in the company. It was one of those things that had been in their contracts but not disclosed to him. That wasn't like Elora at all. Her parents owned many properties throughout New York and they were quite rich enough to do without them. They even kept several mansions themselves and have a lot of money. "Elora, this is business. I'm just trying to make sure we're both well served by this deal.”It was an obvious lie and she didn't buy into it. "You call fraud bus
**Lucien's POV**"Zora, how much longer do we have to endure this?" I asked, my voice strained with exhaustion. "I can't handle working in this mine any longer. We barely get any food and are worked to the bone. We need to escape." I had reached my limit, tired and famished after long hours of grueling labor. I couldn't take it anymore and needed to escape. I knew that Zora had been thinking of a plan to get out of the mine, so I decided to confront her.Zora looked at me with a steely gaze, her expression unreadable. "Lucien, you need to be patient. I'm thinking of a plan, but it's not easy. Escaping from this mine is dangerous, and we need to be careful."I shook my head in frustration. "I understand that, but I can't keep working like this. We need to leave, and soon."Zora sighed, her eyes softening slightly. "I know it's hard, Lucien. But we can't just leave without a plan. We need to be smart about this. And besides, I have another reason for staying."I raised an eyebrow in s
**Zora's POV**My heart sank to my stomach the minute she uttered those words. I exchanged shocked looks with Lucien and faced Elora.“You want us to walk out with you naked?” I asked.“Was something in my mouth when I said it the first time?” She rolled her eyes.I can't do something like this. Walking out naked is the worst form of punishment, and something I won't do. What about people that have looked at me with respect? What of those I'm higher than? Is this how they would watch us walk around… naked?“I can't walk around naked, Elora. This is inhuman treatment!” I snapped and she chuckled.“You can't walk around naked, you say? But you can fuck naked, right?” She asked.“That one is different, Elora. You can't punish us this way. Besides, we did nothing wrong. We were only exploring our wildest fantasies.” I said and she took slow strides to where I sat. Before I could open my mouth to speak, she slapped me… hard! I instinctively placed my palm on my cheek as it stung from the i
**Elora's POV**After they passed out, I gestured for the guards to pick them up and return them to the dungeon. When they had done that, I addressed the people before they dispersed.“May I ask a question, Elle?” Damon requested and I nodded.“Go ahead.”“What exactly did Lucien and Zora do to you? I know they did the wrong thing by having sex when they were supposed to be working but I have a feeling there is more to this punishment they're receiving.” He inquired and I scoffed.“I don't think I owe you any explanation, Damon.” I answered coldly and he smiled.“I know but I'm just curious. You're acting like they've done something terrible to you in the past.” He insisted and I sighed.“You do not know half of it. Well, I think you've overstayed your welcome. It's already late, so you can leave.” I drawled and walked away.“That was harsh.” Ava, my wolf scolded me.“He was poking.” I replied, trying to justify my attitude towards him.“Because he cares about you. He wouldn't have as
**Elora's POV**“You didn't leave?” I asked.“Won't you let me enter first? My hands are already aching from carrying this wine for hours.” He exaggerated and I chuckled.I stepped aside and he entered while I locked the door and went to sit beside him on the bed. He dropped the tray of wine on a table in front of us and turned to look at me, his eyes scanning my body.I became uncomfortable with his gaze and cleared my throat.“Umm,” He looked away and I smiled. “I saw your apology. It wasn't necessary though.” He expressed and started opening the wine.“It was necessary. I was so angry then and had talked to you that way.” I sighed.“That's why I said it isn't necessary. I'm happy you got to pour the anger and aggression on me instead. I want to be someone you can always turn to, Elora.” He poured the wine in glass cups and handed mine to me.I collected it and stared at him in surprise. “What kind of a person are you?” I asked.He sipped his wine and looked at me. “I don't understa
**Damon's POV**I woke up the next day feeling happy and content with myself. The time I spent with Elora last night still looked like a dream to me.I smiled as I watched her sleeping peacefully. Her hair fell on her face, making her look even cuter than she already did. As I stared at her, her eyes fluttered open and she sat up.“Good morning, mate.” I greeted and she covered her face.“Don't talk to me. I can't believe we did it.” She groaned and I chuckled.“This isn't the first time, Elora.” I teased her, but she shook her head.“This one was different. You cunning man, you said we should make babies!” She snapped and hit my shoulder, causing me to chuckle.“Are you trying to tell me that you didn't like it?” I asked and she covered her face.“Stop it.” She blushed.“I know you loved it. Should we go for an early morning quickie?” I asked and she brought her hands down.“No!” She snapped, and before I could hold her, she rushed down from the bed and ran into the bathroom.“I'm co