Novels by S.H

Duncan's POV: I watched her walk away, my throat constricted and my tongue too heavy for me to call her.She deserves to know why I was denying the bond between us but what if it ended up putting her in danger? I cleared my throat, shoving the thoughts to the back of my mind and walked into the house. It was quite empty with just a few servants here and there who made sure to keep their heads bowed.Freya's scent wafted around me even though she didn't seem to be anywhere nearby and I indulged myself in the intoxication it brought to me.I wanted her. I craved her but…“Lord Duncan?” A house member called as she stepped into the elevator with me.A frown settled on my face and I subtly sniffed around - a vampire - then my eyes landed on the tattoo on her neck that seemed quite familiar to me.“Good day,” I greeted, trying to stay on the safe side.She raised a brow, her eyes scanning my face and I made sure to keep looking.“You don't remember me, do you?” She asked, creases appeari

Freya's POV:The rejection had hit me hard in the face that my embarrassment wouldn't make me face Lucien anymore.It was hard but for the past few days, I've successfully avoided him with Nora's help.She knew something was going on but didn't ask questions.I haven't been seeing things anymore and it was probably because Nora gave me my medication. I didn't have to ask who it was from.I had that figured out already. Currently, we were all gathered around the largest counter and dropping our latest gossip.The vampires apparently have a meeting and we hardly have any hovering around us which we were grateful for.Well, I was especially grateful that Laura wasn't anywhere close by. Thinking about it, I've not seen her ever since I returned.“I heard Baron Stephen was demoted after that incident,” a pet muttered and gasp filled the kitchen.I had surely missed a lot since I didn't know the incident she was talking about. With a sigh, I stood up and quietly left their midst.It was cl

Freya's POV:“What do you mean?” Duncan asked as he stood up.I wasn't sure if I was supposed to follow, so instead, I sat quietly and listened to their conversation.After all, they were doing a good job acting as if I didn't exist.“I'm taking her back. Is that so hard to comprehend?” Lucien replied with obvious irritation.He glanced at me and nodded, so I jumped on my feet. Duncan looked between both of us, obviously torn. “Human world?” he asked at the same time his back went stiff. I felt my heart stop as I waited for Lucien's response. For some reason, he seemed to love the suspense and took his sweet time.“My estate.”The tension released my heart and my organs started to function properly once more. Lucien cocked his head to the side as if he was studying me.My hand instinctively covered my body at the same time, the arousal I felt left.Why was he acting like he didn't catch me almost making out with his childhood friend? But then again, everything about this place was

Freya's POV:My eyes darted away as I stared into space. I could feel my cheeks get hot and my palms sweaty.“I-i don't know what you're talking about,” I muttered.Duncan let out a chuckle that made me look a bit in his direction for just a split second.What does he think of me? He clearly saw what I had done with Lucien the other day.I wanted to tell him that I wasn't promiscuous, but the words refused to come out.“If you say so,” he said.I should have been relieved that he dropped it, but it didn't sit right with me. I pressed my hands against my knees to stay quiet.It didn't work. “It's not what you're thinking.”Duncan's eyes stayed on me as he played with his lips. I couldn't keep up anymore with the deafening silence and looked away.“What do you think is going on in my head?” he asked and I froze.His face was blank, so trying to figure out what he was thinking was useless.“That I'm promiscuous,” I muttered in barely a whisper.I looked away when his expression didn't ch

Freya's POV:The ceremony started once the sun set and the moon rose. It was a full moon and from what Sopgie had told me they held this ceremony whenever there was a full moon.“Sit here and don't move around unnecessarily,” Sophie had instructed before she joined the procession.I was currently obeying her instruction although I was getting weird glances.At first I wondered why until I realised that all slaves sat behind. I wanted to move but for some reason, it felt like Sophie had her eyes on me from where she was seated.“Who gather here to worship the loon goddess,” the Alpha started.He seemed to have a limp that wasn't obvious if he didn't move around a lot.The elders were right behind him while the Alpha's family sat in front.I didn't recognise any other person apart from Duncan and Sophie. Bruno wasn't here.It was as if he didn't exist and everyone seemed to find it normal.I had waited for one of the side gossips but it never came. “We worship her for giving us victo

Freya's POV:We're trying to send you back to your world.My heart went still at that moment as I stared at him blankly.“W-what do you mean by that?” I finally croaked out, talking a large gulp of nothing.Duncan sat forward, his brows etched as he looked conflicted.I was supposed to be happy so why wasn't I? This was literally the best time to leave this fucked up place.“Freya…” he started but trailed off.I watched him rub his hand over his face, waiting for his response. “Things are going to get really awful here and you might lose your life,” he finally said, looking me straight in the eyes.I clenched my hands resting on my thighs to maintain composure.“And things might turn out good if you and Lord Lucien stop hiding things from me,” I muttered.I could feel my eyes wavering so I looked away, staring at the door.I heard Duncan let out a deep sigh and some shuffling. Within a minute, he was standing right in front of meI went still with my eyes wide open.This was the firs