Elena’s POVKing Harvey’s laugh morphs into a roar as I peek at him through my hands. He throws his head back and wipes tears from his eyes, then stares at me with a sweet smile.“Elena.” King Harvey places his warm hand on my shoulder and grins. “I know you did not anticipate this. This is standard for romantic rooms.”“It is gross!” I shiver and step away from him, worried he will think I am a prude.I am thankful he is aware of what these rooms hold in them! I would look stupid trying to seduce a werewolf with plastic.King Harvey nods. “…those will not be used in our marriage.”“Marriage,” I breathe. “You have called it mating this whole time.”King Harvey studies me a moment, then opens his mouth. Two fangs greet me. “Elena, I do want our togetherness to be fair. You and I shall mate, then wed.”My stomach flops around in my body out of fear. “Yes… but why not the other way around?”“No time.” His face darkens and he becomes grim as he takes a seat at the edge of the heart-shaped
Elena’s POVI kiss him back as strong as I can, hoping to distract him from the scar on my leg. King Harvey enjoys the kiss, pressing into my body fully, desperately, and possessively. My knees almost buckle at his magnetism and strength. He pulls away and drops kisses down my neck, leaving me to cling to him.“Who did this?” King Harvey’s voice is suddenly deeper, and his eyes have lost all light. “Elena,” he demands lowly. “Tell me.”“...m-m-my father…”“Your father?” King Harvey now is tilting his head to the side and almost panting. His chest rises and falls so rapidly that a human would pass out from exertion.The muscle of his chest almost looks like it will break open at any second.“Yes. Tell me about yours!” Rushing to place my hands on the side of his face, I press my forehead to his despite my fears.He could chew my head off with one of his fangs.The skin-to-skin contact seems to calm him slightly. King Harvey takes careful measures to slow his breathing, but his eyes kee
Elena’s POVI am sick of the spring water and after a glance at King Harvey I see he is fine. I want to ask more about his war scars, but I think that is a very sensitive topic to ask him about war. We are happy right now.I will not be the one to push him into a bad mindset.“King Harvey, I know we have three days together, and it is late. Perhaps … could we go to the flower shop nearby? It was my mom’s favorite...” I am too nervous to look him in the eyes, but he lifts my chin to look at him.“Elena, whatever you want I will grant you.” King Harvey runs his pointer finger down the side of my face, chasing my right cheekbone.My heart pounds violently at his words and actions. I need to learn to accept his affection, but after a lifetime of being a mother to both my father and sister, it is hard for me to think I would be living in a romantic situation that is safe and loving.“Thank you, King Harvey.” I lower my head and blush, and he leans in and kisses my nose.“I am sick of this
Elena’s POV“No! Why would I kill you?”“Elena,” King Harvey begins sternly. “You and I are not the same species. Learn it for me, and any other werewolf.”Now is not the time.I cut him off by taking his face in my hands and kissing him deeply. I have no idea where this courage comes from, but the roses fall to the floor in our kiss, and he takes another greedily.“I do not want to hurt you, King Harvey. Do you understand? I trust you not to hurt me.” I whisper.“I am not the only werewolf on this planet, Elena.” King Harvey replies seriously. “I will protect you with my life, but I may not be available, not that I would not run when you need me.”“I feel very welcomed by you, King Harvey, so thank you, but I will not hurt you.”King Harvey sighs. “I want you to protect yourself, do you promise me?”“I promise you. But I also promise that I trust you.” I reply.“Rarely do I hear that, Elena…” King Harvey says with smoldering joy.I smile back at him and collect my roses, as King Harv
Elena’s POV“We need to marry first. We must suffer together.”Looking up at him, I watch his eyes fade to brown as he sighs. I feel as if I have failed him, but it is true, the werewolf rule is to wait.Instead, I stay calm and kiss his nose.He lays beside me and drops off to sleep as if nothing was wrong.I awake alone. The warm spot where King Harvey slept is cold as I blindly reach for him. I didn’t expect to feel so safe in his arms.Not to mentioned loved…It is our last day here, have I done something wrong? I was as polite as I could be and helped him calm down from a bloodthirsty rage. I have done good.Is he mad at me?No, he was very kind last night. He seems happy to be with me.I know I am happy to be with him.Rolling over on my back I sigh, wondering what to do with myself.Did he leave a note?I get up and check the nightstand. There is nothing there.Oh no.What do I do?Looking at the dial up phone on the nightstand, I decide to call Emily’s training grounds. King H
Elena’s POVGasping, I answer. “She tried to hurt me over King Harvey!”“She is very mad at King Harvey and you. She is so upset she keeps trying to kill herself. We are struggling sedating her!”I am speechless at her words and can’t help but to look around for King Harvey.Looking around, I see a whoosh of red and see King Harvey standing in front of me, he takes the phone for me and hangs up, then pulls me into his chest and holds me closely.“I have missed you.” I say into his stone chest.“As have I.”“Where were you?”“Forgive me, Elena, a meeting called me away.” Soothingly, he runs his hand through my hair, and I rest with him on the bed.“That phone call…” I start.“You are safe, Elena.” King Harvey promises.King Harvey bends down gently and kisses me on the cheek as a greeting. The warmth of his face against mine makes me shiver and he sees it.Throwing the phone down for a moment, I allow myself to be brave and wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him lightly on the lips.
“Elena! Jane is still yelling! We have sedated her, and she keeps popping up.” Emily suddenly hangs up the phone, but instead texts me.GO HOME, ELENA!Texting my sister, a heart back and give Tula a fake smile. I need to get out of here soon.“I forgot. I have a meeting with King Harvey. I will see you later.” I give Tula a quick hug and she hugs me back.One glance at her and I know she has read my face.“Stay safe.” Tula whispers to me. I nod and I click the wolf pen that King Harvey gave me. Pressing down on the wolf head, I watch its eyes glow red. A whoosh of wind appears to my left and I see King Harvey standing beside me.“Jane has been sedated and is freaking out.” I whisper, worried that somehow Katy can hear me through the cement walls of the school. I didn’t see her.King Harvey smiles darkly. “She doesn’t like you at all. I do not like her.”I frown in question at his words, but I am not given no time to ask. King Harvey picks me up and simply runs back to the castle. Not
Elena’s POVKing Harvey grabs Jane by the back of her shirt and throws her into the wall behind us with medium strength. I can tell he is restraining himself. Jane collides into the marble wall with a dense thud and groans in pain.This was only enough to give her pause, I can tell.“That blood on your face, Elena.” King Harvey notes factually. “Better be Jane’s not yours.”I open my mouth to answer as he helps me up, but Jane’s pitiful howling stops me. She shakes her bleeding head as she tries to stand from being thrown into the marble wall. She slumps over on the floor, panting. She then throws herself on all fours as King Harvey steps in front of me protectively.“Beta Tom! Teach Elena!” King Harvey says suddenly.King Harvey steps to the side, enough for me to see.Beta Tom walks behind a half-way transforming Jane. Jane is on all fours, her human flesh now a dark fur color. Her hands are now paws.She glares at me with a lowered head, eyes glowing silver.Beta Tom shows me his h