Aurelia's POVThe last time I saw Liam was when I thought I had caused him to drown but it was all a scheme to get me into the water. I still caught myself smiling whenever I thought about it.I had entered into the bathtub in an attempt to save him out of the shock I had felt but turns out I was guillible to fall for Liam's tricks.When Andre saw the two of us together in the bath he gave us a bashful look before he excused himself.Let's just say our interrupted moment squashed the sexual tension and we stayed in the bathtub in comfortable silence before I exited his room moments later.The day of the Annual Hunt had finally arrived and the castle was as busy as a hive. Everyone was moving to and fro, getting ready to attend the event by noon. I couldn't join the maids with anything because their errand carried them outside the Castle. I was only given permission to leave to attend the event.After all, if anything happened to me, I'd have Liam to answer to. I was careful throughou
Liam's POV There were a few unspoken rules in my castle. The maids and guards around picked up on it after they noticed my attitude to it. One of those rules was the colour Red. I avoided it like a plague and so did everyone around the castle. Eventually word got out and my pack members found themselves keeping to it too. The colour was turned down whenever I was within eyesight but why was Aurelia wearing that? Her gown was like a robe that covered her feet where she sat uncomfortably under the stares she was receiving and her eyes stared at the maid in horror. I could imagine their conversation because she looked hopeless and regretful. "Your Highness," Andre leaned towards me. "Everyone is looking," he said in a hushed tone. "It's the same design. I don't know how." "I shall question the Royal Seamstress. I know she was supposed to show Aurelia some designs but I didn't expect she would give her something very similar to yours. Even the colour," he continued and sighed. "I di
Aurelia's POVMy eyes popped open at the distant yell of what sounded like Liam's voice. I stared at the trees and the dark sky before the cawing of birds and movements in the distance rushed to my hearing.I rushed to sit up but I immediately regretted it when I threw my hands to the back of my head where it ached like I had been hit-Wait!The last thing I remembered was washing my face in the restroom and the next thing something hard hit my head from behind.I froze and took in my surroundings. There were nothing but trees and the sky was darker. How was it suddenly nightfall?"L-Liam?" I whispered in a shaky voice as I stood on legs that wobbled like noodles. I was all alone in the forest and there was no sign of whoever dropped me here.I heard something move and I froze, turning my neck slowly in the direction. There was a thick bush up ahead and every minute, it rustled like there was something hiding in it.I looked around and I saw a long branch of a tree. I quickly picked i
Aurelia's POV I had no choice but to tag along. After all, they had saved my life the first time and I couldn't be by myself in the woods. Mira walked a few steps in front of us, leading the way while Hunter and Carlos walked at the same pace with me. "Don't let her get to you," Hunter sighed. "She's always like that." I looked away from Mira's wide back and focused on the floor. We've been walking for a while now and thankfully, we were yet to encounter any monster nor the other warriors. "Okay," I smiled at him and I saw the way his cheeks flushed and he quickly looked away. "Yeah, sure," he glanced at Carlos who snorted beside me. "What? Is there something on my face?" I touched my face, feeling it for any sign of dust or dirt. "Yeah, beauty," I almost tripped on my own feet but their hands held me tight, "Thanks." I mumbled. "Thank you… for the compliment and for saving me… again." "You're welcome," Carlos grinned. "But really, you're like… stunningly beautiful. If I had
Liam's POVThe silence around me did nothing to stop my thoughts from raging. Every fibre of my being was on the edge.I had managed to get my wolf under control but I still paced the grounds waiting for the time to elapse.Everything was standing against me today with time being my prominent enemy. It was as if time stood still. I wanted to charge in there and fetch my mate.Who knew what danger she must've fallen prey to!My warriors were in the heat of a competition. Surely they wouldn't look upon a beautiful woman like my mate and not term her to be a beast with the form of a seductress.That red was too much for her. It made her glow, it made her stand out. It was impossible to try to ignore that woman.I never should've let her come here. This was my fault to begin with. If only I had locked us up in my chambers. She would be under me right now, moaning from intense pleasure and hopefully not writhing in pain wherever she might be.I groaned and grabbed my hair.I was losing it.
Aurelia's POVI was in Liam's arms.It was suddenly so warm. He was pulling me into his embrace and he was kissing me out in the open. In the midst of his pack members, the elders, the warriors.Liam was kissing me so softly and holding me like an egg. His lips communicated so much affection that made me dizzy.This was a nice dream that I didn't want to wake up from-I sucked in a breath as my eyes popped open. I was in a different space entirely. I looked around the room in haste searching for my mate instead, I was surrounded by weird faces that stared at me in shock.I was sitting on a very soft mattress and the room around me felt very familiar. It smelled like Liam."Who are… you?" I asked as I leaned closer to the headboard, staring at them with a suspicious gaze. "All of you?"One of them stepped forward, "We are the healers of Purple Sun City."I looked over all of them and lost count at twenty. "Uhm.. Why are you guys so many?""The King ordered all the healers in the City t
Aurelia's POV"It is better I keep my distance," he continued with a straight face that was starting to get on my nerves. Why was I a needy mess and him the composed and unaffected one? Why did he have to affect me this much yet his body language showed indifference?"But I don't want you to," I said, looking at him. He stared at me, a bit shocked by my bold words. "Isn't that enough reason?""Aurelia," he muttered but I was already shaking my head.I faced death some hours ago and I felt the soul wrenching pain of losing my mate. Did he go through all that when he rejected me? When he held me in his arms, I felt all my worries and fears disappear. Was that the same for him when I was soothing his condition?"Don't be so stubborn," he said sternly and I breathed in nothing but anger and self restraint."You're being selfish, Liam," I held his shocked gaze with an angry stare of my own."Selfish?" he recoiled. "Do you hear yourself?""Yes," I stood by my word. "What do you call it when
Aurelia's POVHe seemed to have changed his mind as instead, he grabbed my hips and pulled me in. My nails scratched his back as my thoughts were clouded by his touch. My legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him into me as I felt him position himself at my pussy and soon enough, he was moving in and out.It was different. He was gentle and sweet. His hands pampered me and his eyes adored me.When he flipped us over that I straddled him, it was slow and gentle as we stared in each other's eyes basking in our scent and in the moment.He guided my movements as my orgasm built with each deep thrust that touched my sweet spot.I moaned and he wrapped his arms around my waist.I was a mess for him. He had mastered my body like his personal business. He knew just how to touch me and he knew when I was close.He grabbed my butt as he bounced me on his length slowly and gently while staring into my eyes with heavy emotions that I could choke on. He kissed me again and I was half relieved tha