LOGINErica's POVI felt a sharp pain in my throat. My head was aching too. There was a familiar scent that hit my nose, causing me to sniff.My eyes were heavier, but I tried to open my eyes.When I opened my eyes, I saw I was in bed. I looked around. My brows frowned, realizing that it was not my bedroom.I sat up immediately. My eyes widened in shock.I recognized the room. It was Prince Adam's room!No one was in the room. I was all alone.I glanced at myself, finding I was still in full clothes. My hands flew to my mouth to slap my lips."Have you gone crazy? Why did you think such silly things? He is the prince; how can he think about spending the night with me?" I murmured.I realized I was thinking less of myself while thinking about him. But once upon a time, I used to hate him and think of him very lowly.My eyes shifted to the balcony glass door. From the bed, I could only see the right side of it.The sky was black. It looked like I didn't take much time to get back to conscious
I froze at his question. The cold breeze touched my hands, which were on my sides. I held my gaze at him, trying to understand why he kept asking me about Justin.I wanted to tell him that I never wanted to go back to Justin. I didn't want freedom to get back to a man who betrayed me.However, Prince Adam's eyes held hatred for me. The rage in them was mockingly sinister. Before I could answer, he had already declared it."I never said that," I replied in a low tone.My eyes blurred. I didn't want to fear this man. But his grip was really tight. His long and strong fingers wrapped around my neck like he wanted to clench my soul from my body."Then why are you pretending like this?" he asked, his teeth gritting.I blinked. My tears fell on my cheeks. I was feeling pain in my neck, but the pain in my heart was unbearable. I had no other intention toward him.As if he were losing his patience, his grip tightened even more."I..."I couldn't speak as I started to feel heavy from his grip.
Prince Adam looked surprised. He glanced at the rose with a puzzled gaze. His eyes shifted to me."Are you giving a beast a rose?" he asked, his voice cold as if it was offensive.I sighed, giving him a nod. "If you keep calling yourself a beast, then what to say? Rose is a sign of purity. The scent of fresh roses can heal the inner stress. It is good for the mind and will give a peaceful sleep."He didn't take it. I thought he didn't like roses, so I moved my hand while saying,"It's okay if you don't want it. I will give it to Prince Ro—"Before I could say Prince Rowan's name properly. He snatched the rose from my hand."Watch out!"I almost screamed since the roses had thorns. But it was too late. He had already clenched the rose in his slender fingers."I was about to say careful, Your Highness! Did you get hurt?" I asked, tilting my head to see if the thorns had pierced his skin.My eyes widened when I saw blood gushing out of his fingers."Oh no!"I felt sick watching his blood
Adam paused, his broad shoulders stopping moving as his steps suddenly came to a halt.I felt nervous. I wondered if I offended him, but I really wanted to tell him that I was worried. I was not one of the women who were scared away from him. I was only left to get help for him.Adam turned around to look at me. His dark eyes met mine. I saw a questioning look on his face."What did you say?" he asked.It was not like he didn't hear me. Either he wanted to hear it again or he wanted me to repeat it.I didn't look away. I held my breath, gathering courage in me."I was really worried."His brows rose. "Worried for what?"I gulped. "I thought something would happen to you.""You might be very happy when I think that."I shook my head. "What are you saying? Why would I be happy?"His brows furrowed. "Why? Didn't you say I am a monster in hell? You were happy that I was getting hurt. You have seen much that you shouldn't have. Why did you go there without my permission?" His voice slowly
Adam's eyes moved from me and fell on the book. I quickly bent down and picked up the book."I-I just came here!" I lied to him.I didn't want him to know that I was overhearing his private conversation with his favorite woman.I stood straight, holding the book against my chest. His eyes didn't return to me as they were fixed on the thick ancient book cover.I glanced at the book and then at him. "T-This is the book Princess Vaila gave to me. It has all the knowledge of herbs to make them into a cure."Prince Adam finally shifted his eyes to me. I swallowed my breath when our gazes locked.I recalled his conversation with Lenore and felt my heart tighten. I looked away from him and slowly bowed my head."Your Highness, thank you for giving me a job here, letting me live under your roof, giving me better food, and taking my burden without any expectations. I am grateful to you, Your Highness!" I thanked him with a genuine heart.This man was not an ordinary guy. He was the prince, the
I was surprised to hear his words. I slowly turned my head and glanced at him from under the tree.Lenore looked shocked. She leaned close to him, looking at him with a frown.Her hands reached out, and she placed them on his chest, rubbing his skin over the shirt.I quickly looked away.I didn't know why I couldn't see them together. Was it because Lenore was rude to me?By how everyone talked about her, it was more than clear that she was Prince Adam's woman. She might be his girlfriend or lover.I moved slightly, trying to make myself invisible in their sight under the dim light that was coming from the palace wall. I didn't want to ruin their private moments.Lenore's voice came out sweet yet very powerful."Adam, you only gave me the right to call your name. You haven't forgotten our nights, have you? I am a woman who can touch you, who can sleep with you; you can roam around the pack with you. Do you know why?"I didn't want to hear them anymore. But her words somehow caught my
“Kael...” I breathed, relief flooding through me.He looked at me calmly. “You look pale.”“I’m fine,” I lied. “Thank you... for healing me. And for last night.”His gaze lingered on me for a second, unreadable.Suddenly, “Damn the shift,” Kael said coldly. “Why are you so desperate to crawl back
I didn’t have time to think about Kael.I wrapped a black scarf around my face and entered the market, then headed toward the pack house.Outside, a few maids were whispering.“Miss Nova took that old woman somewhere.”My heart dropped.“Where?” I asked, disguising my voice.Before they could answe
The air seemed to freeze around me. I stared at him, the man I once loved the most.Even after six months, I saw no regret or guilt in his eyes. He was the head Alpha, but he still did not want to find out the truth.Justin narrowed his eyes on me. “Why are you scrubbing the floor? Is this what you
My knees gave up and I fell to the ground. The three men's knees shook, and they also fell on their knees beside me. The growl was so powerful that it shook Justin too. But he controlled himself. The roar and that strong voice narrowed Justin's eyes. He looked behind me, frowning deeply. With pa







