Klaus POVI hurried down the hallway, my fists clenched as I fought for control. I needed to distract myself, to let out the anger brewing within. I needed an escape, this time, not from Kalahni. I was more likely to hurt than give her pleasure in my state.She was supposed to be in her room. Out of sight! But there she was, barely standing as Kade punched the guard. She had looked at me with fear, not for herself, but for the guard. Something within me had snapped at the thought of it. I fought down the urge to go down and laid my fist into the guard’s skull as well.I could still feel the heat of her gaze on my skin, warming me in places that were covered from the eyes. Time and distance had done nothing to quench whatever this was. Even regular visits to Kalahni weren’t enough to get thoughts of her out of my head.I walked faster, my muscles aching from trying to restrain myself.I stopped dead at the sight of her. No one was supposed to be here. But there she was, standing and s
Veronica’s POVI stared at my reflection in the mirror. The rouge smeared across my cheekbones and lips highlighted my features, giving me a sultry look. The maidservant he’d sent had just one purpose in her mind—to make me look like a slut.“I hate how I look,” I groaned, turning away, unable to bear the sight of myself.“You don’t have a choice,” Joden said quietly. He leaned against the slightly open door, his eyes filled with naked appreciation that made my skin crawl. I shrank back.“Do I have to go? Can’t you think of something?” I bit my bottom lip, trying to calm the rising panic. “Tell him I’m... I’m having my monthly crisis. No… say I ate something bad at lunch. My stomach’s in a mess.”Joden shook his head. “That won’t work, I’m afraid. May I suggest something?”I dropped onto the bed, exhausted before the night had even begun. The thought of living with the brothers had me on edge, but the idea of sitting at a table with one of them felt suffocating.“This could be an oppo
Kade POVThe oak door stared right at me, its polished surface shining through the dim lighting in the hallway. I groaned, taking another step forward. This was stupid, me pacing here for the past thirty minutes. She was just right behind the door. It has been seven moon nights since the attack, and still, I couldn't shake the thoughts clouding my mind. At first, I’d blamed the potion she gave me. But my trip to her cell only confirmed what I feared. This was something beyond me. Beyond her. The wolfsbane I’d slipped into her food should have severed any bond she might have formed with her potion. But instead of quieting the noise, the thoughts only grew louder. More frequent.“Fuck,” I exhaled, turning my back to the door and staring down at the key in my hands.If Klaus knew what I was about to do, he’d lose his mind. But i could give a rat piss about how he felt right now. I was losing sleep over her. I needed to know what the hell was happening inside me. Why couldn’t I stop thin
Veronica POVHe was back again, and this time he was standing, only few feet away from me. Two visits in one day. They must be desperate.I tilted my head, trying to catch his expression, which was nearly impossible with him towering over me like that. I let my gaze drop, but it betrayed me, settling on his chest—the very place I was determined not to look. He was shirtless, his abs well-defined and toned, glistening with sweat. The muscles beneath his skin shifted as he breathed, and I had never seen anything like it.We stood there in silence for what felt like an eternity. He hadn’t uttered a word since he stormed in. Only the heat from his eyes on my skin told me he was watching me.The silence stretched between us, and I tried to picture what was running through his head. Maybe ways to kill me without touching me.“What were you doing on my floor?” he asked finally, his voice vibrating through the room. A low growl accompanied it, sending goosebumps across my skin.Though his pr
Klaus POV“She is lying,” I said calmly, eyeing him as he filled his glass for the umptenth time.“No, she’s not. You are just angry she chose to save me,” he tilted his head and swallowed in one gulp. “All you have to do is play nice and she could save both of us.”I scoffed, grabbing the bottle as he reached for it and flung it across the room. He turned around, glaring before sinking into the couch beside him. He looked like a child sprawled out with one leg over the armrest, his mouth slightly opened and his hair falling over his face. My lips twitched as he made a face at me.Kade was intuitive only when it suited him. But most of the time, he just loved to play the joker, like right now. I had the mind tell him the truth and rain on his parade, but not yet. Not until I find out what she is playing at.She had lied to me twice already, and Kade was still too high on her portion to listen to reason. He’s been obsessed with her ever since he woke up. He was feeling way better than I
Veronica POVI scuttled deeper into the room, wincing as my hand grazed the angry red marks covering my legs. It would heal with time–if I could afford it. If they knew about Ginny and me, these wounds would be nothing compared to what I would have to face. I hugged myself tighter, ignoring the stinging pain and tears gathering around my eyes. A cracking sound whipped my head up, and my eyes fell on the figure sitting in the corner. I muffled the scream that threatened to spill out.Klaus.His eyes were on me, cold as ever, and I felt a shiver run through my body. They held me captive– amber and blue eyes, blank, void of any emotion, barely blinking as he held my gaze. Every instinct within me screamed that I look away, but I couldn't. Wouldn’t look away. Not for fear of my life. He sat very still, and only the cracking of his knuckles told me he was alive. If he were here, then he was here to punish me, and I knew from experience I wouldn't survive.Flashes of large hands grippin