Viktor POV “How is she?” I asked. “She’s alive.. but it will take some time to heal. The knife had to have been silver.. and the wound was covered in wolfsbane so I can only assume the knife was doused in it.” Beatrice said. I let out a growl as I slammed my fist into the concrete wall. “How did this happen? Why didn’t she try to fight or shift?” I growled. Was this because of the collar? I’d stopped giving her wolfsbane completely.. “I found a needle prick in her neck. She was given wolfsbane.. and the collar.. the silver collar didn’t help. I took my eyes off of her for merely a second.” Beatrice sobbed. “She.. screamed for me.. Beatrice.” I fell against the wall and took a deep breath. “In her moment of pure fear.. she screamed for me.” I dropped my face into my hands. “She survived because of you. Had you not gotten to her in time..” Beatrice trailed off. “I will kill him for this,” I said through my teeth. The rage I was feeling right now is beyond anything I’d ever imag

Violette POV I didn’t want to be touched. Or talked to. Or be around a single person. I just wanted to be left alone, but no one would. I was having a hard time grasping the fact that my throat had been slit by one of my Fathers men. I just couldn’t stop repeating that night in my mind.It felt like a terrifying nightmare that I absolutely could not wake up from. It was killing me.. I just couldn’t figure out how I could possibly be okay again after this. “King Arthur sends his regards.” Is the last thing I heard before he sliced the knife across my throat. You’d think with a collar on, there’d be no room.. I guess that’s what I get for having a long neck. I used the be told that having a long neck was attractive. Many of my maids from home would say I had a beautiful neck.. that it’s a sign of great beauty.. but I only see it as a curse anymore. “Please, Violette. You need to bathe.” Viktor said softly. I didn’t see why he cared. My view of the world has taken a drastic turn.. an

Violette POV “You can do it. Just try not to stress, okay? I know it’s hard. I know it hurts. But you’re strong. The strongest Princess I know.” Lillian said. I opened my mouth and tried again. “Aaa.” I small sound escaped my throat. I’ve been practicing for a couple of weeks now.. and that’s all I’ve managed to get out. I was so frustrated that it was taking so long.. but Beatrice assured me that my vocal cord healing was delayed because of the wolfsbane on the blade.. and that it would take time and patience for it to fully recover and for my voice to come back completely. “Good, you’re doing good.” Lillian praised me with a smile. Being around her cheery self makes me feel better. I just wish I had her attitude. “Li-liaa..” I tried so hard to say her name.. but most of it came out in breath.. and not actual sound. “That’s great!” Lillian squealed. The frown on my face deepened. -it’s not great Lillian. My voice is gone. It’ll never be the same.- I wrote. “It’s progress. It

Violette POV He flicked his tongue once again.. my nails scratched the desk at this new feeling. My toes curled as he nibbled at me, causing heavy breaths to pour from my mouth. I bucked my hips at him for more. He removed one of his hands from my thigh and I was disappointed for a moment until he slid a finger inside me. He wiggled it around and I bit my lip.. dear goddess.. this man will be the death of me. He ran his tongue up and down as he curled his finger over and over. I could already feel myself growing closer to my orgasm.. he’d only just started, and I didn’t know how much more I could take.. then he pulled his finger out and I whimpered. “You drive me fucking crazy and I hate it.” He said as he pulled his mouth away. He added another finger and slid them both in.. my core throbbed around his fingers making the feeling even more intense. I let out a breath when he bit my thigh hard. Why do I feel this way? He makes me question literally everything.. I’ve never wanted

Violette POV Master said today is the day my father is holding the banquet to find a wife. I haven’t seen him much this past week.. not since that night with him. But he was sure to stop by yesterday morning before he left. He didn’t say where he was going.. only that he would be gone for a few days. He put extra guards by my room and even has Sylvia staying with me for the time being. Lillian is also staying with me because Cedric left with Viktor. “I.. would li-ke.. to ba-the.” I said the words slowly. I’ve gotten better at speaking.. though every now and then my words cut out and it’s all breath. “I shall have them ready it for you,” Sylvia said with a smile. She opened the door and told Loren who was standing nearby. When she was done, she came back and sat in front of me. It didn’t take long before Loren began bringing in buckets of hot water. I was grateful to him.. to everyone who’d been so kind to me lately. When Loren stepped out once again.. I heard a familiar voice talk