The Thing POVVictor shook his head slightly and sighed."Come on, Ayla. You're already late." He turned away and I looked down. "From tomorrow you need to get up early for your lessons. Memorize the route from my room to the school part."It didn't take long, and we arrived in front of the place where I would be staying, in front of a girl with red hair that resembles copper, some freckles on her face and a smile on her lips, with a backpack on her back."This is Skyler Poole." Victor introduced me. "She's going to be your guide inside the school and also the person responsible for you. Remember what I said yesterday, about only obeying the teachers. The only exception will be Skyler, she's a student too, but you can obey her orders."Victor is going to leave me in this place. I'll have several 'owners', I think it's the same as when in the pack they made a wheel and put me in the middle and told me to do things, always different orders and no matter who I followed I would always be

Victor POVI don't usually receive mental messages, but I permitted Skyler to do so in case something serious happened and the moment I received her message I became very angry, and not just that. I was facing Soren, and we were discussing the interrogations that were underway, he noticed my expression and knew immediately that it had to do with Ayla because I could see red marks appearing on his face and although Isaac was also here, he didn't see it, it must be the effect of the bracelet.I quickly explained Skyler's message and Soren's aura increased, but it didn't affect Isaac. He was directed to find Patricia and arrest her.I notified a doctor and asked Soren to go to his room and wait there. He didn't like it at first, but he did as I suggested. As soon as I got close, the smell of Ayla's blood was strong enough to be all over the changing room, which had already been evacuated on Isaac's orders.I thought I was prepared for what I was about to see, but I was very much mistake

Victor POVThe blades disappeared, and then I motioned with my hand for that girl to move away and Isaac quickly picked her up and put her in the corner, more carefully than I expected, but I know he feels empathy for her, even knowing her crime.Then I called out to the others behind, and they came forward, trembling, afraid, not knowing where they were going."They watched and even filmed the whole scene," Isaac informed them of his crimes."Since you love to watch things and do nothing to stop it." I made blades appear in front of them, one for each of their eyes. "I think it's fitting that you'll never be able to see anything again, and that you'll have to learn to live with it." Each blade pierced their eyes, and cries of pain and agony echoed through the hall, making many cringes.I had not silenced, simply because I wanted to get these feelings out of people, to inform them that any crime against the Crown would be taken very seriously and would not be tolerated in our kingdom.

Strïth POVI'm trying hard to stay awake, to stay close to Ayla, I know she needs me right now. Neither Soren nor Victor nor anyone else will be able to get Ayla out of her shell.Having her in my arms helps me, it's as if I can take some of her energy to stay alert, but I think Ayla knows that because she's always holding my hand or staying close.I kiss the top of her head and stroke her arm lightly, listening to her sighs of pleasure and feeling her body so relaxed cheers me up, and makes me happy.Soren is watching everything, and he's hurt, and disappointed because he tries to show Ayla that she can trust him, but he's never managed to get any emotion out of her. I thought that because of the bracelets their connection would grow, but Ayla is sure of her convictions and still can't understand that Soren wants her.'Klaus was an asshole, an idiot.' Soren complained in my mind.'Yes, he was.' I agreed.I heard a knock on the door and then Victor came in carrying a trolley. I looked

Ayla POV Soren doesn't understand, no matter what Strïth wants from me, I'll give myself up without resisting, and even if it hurts me... After all, I can't be any more broken than I am now.I'm not going to improve and study because Soren or Victor asked me to, but because Strïth asked me to, which I trust only in him. I know that Strïth is driven by feelings, by instincts, and that's what makes me trust him, that Strïth will never intentionally hurt me.Victor begins to gently clean my stitches, trying not to hurt anymore, but any touch there makes my skin crawl, and a few tears want to form in my eyes, but I try to fight them back."Ayla... Soren is only thinking about what's best for you." Victor begins to speak, as he starts to appl