Oliver POV:I continue to stare at her without saying anything, all I can think about is that she is the most beautiful woman I have ever laid my eyes on.She gazes at me as if she cannot believe her eyes, strong emotions obviously displayed over her goddess features. The moment tears start streaming down her face, I feel a strong tug in my chest, my wolf howls in pain inside.What is this reaction I’m experiencing?My body is acting on its own, I can’t help but extend a hand through the iron bars to wipe a tear from her cheeks. The second our skin connect, electrifying shivers are spreading through my figure like wildfire through the forest.Air leaves my lungs as she finally snaps out the trance she seemed to be lost into and calls my name.“Oliver, you came! I was so afraid that she did something to you!” She grabs a handful of my hair and pulls me, her moist lips reaching mine through the bars.Time slows d

Kylie POV: He was right, they did give me something, that booster. Don’t think for a second that they asked for my opinion, they just poured the damn drink down my throat. And after that, they took my competitor away, leaving me scared to the point I thought I’d go crazy. Some women came in and dressed me in a tank top and shorts, the fabric looking like an armor of golden color, with a matching pair of boots and a helmet. If not for the life and death situation, I would have thought I look kind of cool, the golden outfit looking lovely against my tanned skin. At least you’d die pretty, Kylie! I wasn’t even able to catch my breath before they threw me on the stage, in the middle of the arena. My heart is racing in my chest, I feel like I’m on the brink of having a heart attack as I scan my surroundings. Such a great crowd came to witness my miserable death. But nothing prepared me for the stabbing pain of betrayal that

Oliver POV:I could feel the anger radiating out of my mother and Killian from a long distance, they were the first to leave the arena. Everyone else expressed avid interest in the show we put in stage, by marking a human girl I gained their undivided attention, which I’m sure it’s not a good sign.As for me, marking my mate and remembering everything about her, about us, brought life back into my body, I feel complete and my wolf is purring again like a fucking cat, I missed this sensation.“Oliver, do you know anything about Mark?” Kylie asks me, her voice filled with concern.I admit that I forgot about my idiot brother. He was supposed to protect Kylie, but so did I for what it counts, and I failed miserably, anyway, where did he end up?“Last time I’ve seen him, he was in the dungeons with me.” She declares as though she could read my thoughts.Wait! Dungeons?My mother dared to throw my

Kylie POV: My anxiety is skyrocketing thinking about the ceremony tomorrow, Oliver planned a picnic to make me relax a bit. Although I don’t believe is going to work out, this day still has to pass so might as well get out of the here a bit, it makes me nervous that his mother is also in this house. He first wanted to take me to a lake house he clearly loves, but we don’t have that much time and my mind is too troubled to fully enjoy it so we settled for a day in the nature. We are just about to get in the jeep when I see red before my eyes, Kendra is making her way in our direction. Everything about her makes my blood boil with anger, she witnessed her father holding me hostage and she allowed it, just like that. It goes without saying that she never gave up on Oliver, but part of me believed she was just a spoiled brat, not a bitch capable of hurting me, or even killing me. Like father, like daughter. Good thing Oliver does

Kylie POV: All eyes are on me, I lose sense of time and space, the scenery is slowly fading away, all I can see is Oliver. “You look beautiful!” He compliments me eyeing me from head to toe as if I were his favorite meal, my heart skips a beat or maybe even more. There is so much love and lust in his eyes, his strong emotions almost blow me off my feet. My breath hitches as he grips my waist roughly and pulls me into a kiss. The moment our lips touch feels like I’ve reached paradise, sweet electrifying sparkles are shooting through my body, I have to remind myself that we are surrounded by a big crowd. Mark clears out his voice, and yes, we needed the hint. “I can’t wait for us to be alone.” Oliver whispers in my ear, blowing flames through my skin, I feel a blush creeping my cheeks. We walk towards a lake, my heart ready to explode from all the overwhelming sensations coursing through my veins, I am nervous to say the least. Nobody ex