Aurelia's POVMy legs turned to jelly and my knees hit the floor once he stepped out. I heard his footsteps fade out and only then did my tears come rushing at me.They fell freely while my face conveyed nothing but shock as I played back his words over and over.His words were not the accustomed words of rejection yet my wolf was going through an emotional turmoil that left me on the edge of being shattered inside.Just like that, he had taken away the sweet feeling of being in his presence and smelling my mate in the same room with me.I didn't know how to feel but I was certain of one thing, sleep had eluded me already and there was no forcing it.I wiped my tears and picked myself up like I had always done since life became harsh to me.I couldn't get rid of the feeling but I could at least get rid of the ripped dress I was wearing thanks to running in the woods.I sniffed as I locked the door, making sure no one would give me a surprise attack during the night. I untied my scarf
Aurelia's POVI looked outside the window - something I've been doing constantly for a week now.The sun was out today and it seemed like a good time to let my wolf out and receive some of that Vitamin D but all I could do was stare with hunger in my eyes, envying the grass, the trees and pretty much anything that wasn't confined to the four walls of the room I was placed in.In exchange for shelter, good food and clothes, I had to give up my freedom. Oh and also in exchange for being kept away from Norton's reach. I guess that was all that mattered yet it felt like I had just wandered from one confined space to another.At least, the King didn't give me any chores- at this point, I think I would have preferred that. Anything to just step out to breathe in fresh air. The windows were opened so I guess that was a plus-"Oh Aurelia," I sighed and palmed my head. "You poor thing!" I couldn't help but feel sorry for myself.Pushing me aside, my wolf was still coping with the thought of h
Aurelia's POV "The King never said I could let you out." Andre said, after a while seemingly shocked at my request. "I know but please," I pleaded rubbing my palms furiously. "I really need some fresh air...plus my wolf has been itching for a stretch." Andre looked at me intently and I could tell he was battling with his answer. Finally he said, "No one must see you. Make sure you return here after one hour." I smiled at him and I almost threw my arms around his neck from the excitement that my wolf was feeling but I cautioned her and reminded us of our current situation."Thank you. Thank you." I said happily."You're welcome. But I'll have a maid go with you just so she can remind you when it's time to come back." I nodded in response. "Please, please, please, don't let the King see you..and don't try not to let out your pheromones. It's very possible to smell you from a mile away." Andre warned, eying me with an unreadable expression. "He will have your head but he'll take min
Liam's POVOne week has passed already yet it felt more like two.Her scent was registered in my subconsciousness and even worse, it dared to hunt my dreams.What was it that book said again? Oh! Something about an intense dream."That's not specific enough," I muttered to myself as I stared at my ceiling with lazy eyes and my arms spread apart.On such a fine morning, my body still begged for a little bit of rest.Actually my body just didn't want to rest. It craved something much more intense with that woman. Hot raunchy sex especially in this cold weather that's been prevalent in the city.Whenever I closed my eyes, the next thing that popped up was her face.I've been having lucid dreams for a week now, each one more intense than the last that I'd wake up panting and asking for more.I flexed my hands and recalled the latest dream; she was underneath me, staring at me with nothing but lust evident in those black orbs. Her lips were slightly parted and her desire for me to touch he
Liam's POVI pushed the door open and matched into my office, seething with anger. My head throbbed due to my wolf whining and wanting to rush over to that woman's side."My Lord-""Tell me why that woman was outside," I snapped as I glared at him. Andre recoiled seeing the look on my face and he took a step back.That was the right choice because my eyes were already swivelling between black and gold. I was this close to spinning out of control and it wasn't even to cause havoc, it was to rush over to her side and devour her body and soul."You had just one job," I forced out through my clenched teeth. My chest heaved and I placed one hand on my waist and the other on my forehead."Yes, your Highness. Please allow me to explain-""Do you know the headache that caused me?" I tipped my head and let out a mirthless laugh. "How can you? The mate bond only exists in your imagination. I'm the one going through series of torture-""Please allow me to speak freely, my King-""No-"Andre drop
Aurelia's POVMy eyes fluttered open and I stared at the ceiling. I couldn't move a muscle as it felt like my arms and legs were heavy.How long did I sleep? I wondered as I laid there still, trying to gather my strength. It would be another boring day with me, myself and I just staring out the window..."Hmm?" I frowned at the little memory that waltzed into my head.I had a strange dream where the Beta came for questioning and I begged him to let me go out.He gave in after dishing out a series of warnings enough to make my head pound."What a nice expensive dream," I sighed before sitting up in bed."Dream," I mumbled under my breath. My eyes widened as the memories slammed me from left to right.That wasn't any dream."Oh my goodness!" I covered my eyes with my hand, ashamed as my actions suddenly rushed back to me."I'm so dead-""It's a good thing you know-"I raised her chin at the gruff voice and my heart almost stopped when I saw the King sitting next to my window with his ey
Aurelia's POVThe first time he spoke my name was to reject me as his mate. Life had been nothing but unfair to me. I was seated outside in a garden with the other maids, tending to it as I had nothing else to do.If I remained in my room, I'll definitely be in shambles..I needed something to distract me from the thoughts that filled my head after he spoke those words that crushed me into pieces.It seemed that I had a very unkind fate.I inhaled the sweet smell of grass and fresh air into my lungs but my smile was missing from my lips. I was finally allowed to move about the castle.I never knew that was the price I was going to pay for the freedom I so desired and longed for.It had been two days since that shocking night and I still asked myself if I regretted it and hoped to take back the hands of time but I was yet to find the answer.But there was something strange about the rejection. Where was the soul crippling feeling of being rejected as what was the usual tradition?Why di
Liam's POV "Hey, Andre," I called lazily as I tried to keep my eyes open, "I can't seem to move my legs." "My king," Andre whispered in a pained tone. "Andre," I called again, "My insides are on fire." I heard the sound of metals crashing on the floor and my ears rang from the noise. I turned my head as it was the only thing that didn't feel heavy. Andre was on his knees staring at me with tears gathered in his eyes. "Don't look at me like that," I scowled but ended up groaning in pain. "I don't know what else to do," he whispered. "Your fever won't come down. You complain of body pains and even likened it to a tree falling on you. You've been throwing up for two days now, my King." Everything he listed ridiculed the hours of pain I was going through. "You make it sound so easy," I muttered. Speaking took too much from me and it left me breathless. "The healers don't know what to make of your strange illness and it worries me. It feels like an endless circle. What else should