Stacie's POV "So why were you so intent on learning how to fight?" I heard Antoine say, and I immediately froze. I hadn't seen the question coming. When he had asked me about how I was sold into slavery, I knew I would have to talk about my plight and Beta Daniel, but I didn't want to take the risk of telling anyone. Because I couldn't trust anyone yet, because Daniel could have spies even in this dark moon park. So I had told Antoine to ask me another question, but now he asked me even a more direct one that would even make me explain everything in detail. I shifted on his lap, we were too close. Our bodies were touching. When I didn't respond to his question, he placed his hand on my cheeks from behind and turned my head slowly to face him, and our lips were almost touching. He was looking at me with a concerned expression, but my mind wasn't even there, I was already lost in thought. Thinking about a lie to come up with and dish out to him. He placed his hands on my shoulders as
Stacie's POV Ariel laughed in my head, jolting me out of my thoughts. I was going to tell Antoine not to try to kiss me or anything, but then I looked closely at him and realized that the intensity of his gaze was not even because of me. He had also become lost in thought. And he was not even seeing me. He had never had any intention of kissing me. What if he was also thinking about having sex with me? That can't be! Someone that didn't even have any intention of Kissing me, despite how close to each other's skin we were. My face flamed up at my silly assumptions that he was going to kiss me. I blushed so hard, angry at myself for how close I had come to make a complete and utter fool of myself with Antoine. I couldn't help but imagine what he would have said. He would have laughed it off with a wave of his hand and even called me silly. He might even rebuke me seriously. Or would he have done otherwise? The exact opposite of what I was expecting? Would he have actually kissed me?
Stacie's POV "Did you just mention Beta Daniel of the Silverstone pack?" He asked me, his voice sounding hoarse. I nodded. "That man is really a monster!" His voice was laced with so much hatred as he spat the words out. I didn't know why he was saying all this. I felt so confused. Was he angry at Daniel because of me? Still feeling very confused, I asked. "You know him too?" And he nodded. "He was the one that also killed my father in a friendly duel. And I also want to kill him and avenge my father's death." I gasped in shock at his words. Beta Daniel must have made a lot of enemies for himself. He should better be watching his back from now on. Especially when someone like Antoine had him on his to-kill list. "I heard about it from my findings that he had killed the former Alpha and Luna of the Silverstone pack. But had spared the princess' life. I would never have imagined that the princess would actually be my mate." "The mate that you rejected!" I said in my head. Then I sai
STACIE'S POVI turned to look at the maids who were talking but she immediately looked away. I had a nagging feeling that they were talking about me. "Is something wrong?" I asked. I know that I won't be able to go to bed if I keep thinking about this. The maid immediately shook her head. "No, no, nothing is wrong," she said. "Really? Because I can see that you guys were talking about me" I said. "Well, it's just, you are training. You are the first....slave who gets to train in this place. We are all very envious of you" she said. I gave her a gentle smile. They have no idea what is going on. Antonie wants to use me as bait for Beta Daniel and I don't even know what I'm supposed to make of that. Is he asking me to go because he doesn't care about me or because of something else? I have no idea. "I'm tired. I'm just going to go to bed" I said. I didn't want to continue this conversation with them. I immediately entered my room and slammed the door shut. I went to take a bath
ANTONIE'S POV"What are you doing here?" Stacie asked me. I looked at her with a sharp gaze. She seemed guilty. She looked like she was hiding something from me. "You are my mate. Why can't I come here?" I asked her. I suddenly felt like teasing her. Stacie blushed when I said this. I smiled to myself. I really like teasing her like this. It makes me feel great. "Yeah, but you've never considered me your mate before. What do you want coming here so late at night?" Stacie asked me. Even though she was blushing, she was still trying to act tough. This is really ...cute"Why are you suddenly so defensive? Are you doing something wrong? Is that why you don't want me here?" I asked her. She had guilt written all over her face. Anyone with eyes can definitely see that she's trying to hide something from me. I was really curious. What is she hiding? "Ha! What could I possibly have done wrong?" She asked me. She's deflecting the question and this only confirms the fact that she's guilt
ANTONIE'S POVI made my escape from Stacie's room. My heart was pounding fast against my chest. I had been too caught up in whatever it was that she was doing that I had almost lost control of myself back then. I shook my head to get rid of the thoughts of everything that I would like to do to her. No matter how hard I tried to push the thoughts away, they just weren't going away. My mind kept replaying the look that she had on her face when she told me that I wanted to fuck her. She is right though. I do want to fuck her. But I am not going to act on those thoughts. I had to do everything that I can to control myself. I can't cheat on Sophia. I already gave her my promise. I can't go back on that no matter what. I have to hold on to my sanity whenever I'm with Stacie. I really wondered where she had learned to seduce men like this. Isn't she just an eighteen-year-old who has never even been out of her pack before? Where did she get those skills from? I really couldn't understan
STACIE'S POVI was still sleeping when someone knocked on my door. I opened my eyes groggily. I had gone to bed really late yesterday because I couldn't fall asleep after Antonie came in, messed with my thoughts and just left without a word. Seriously, I wonder how an Alpha can have so many mood swings. Why is it that he looks like he's going to succumb to me in one second and then in the next second, he's asking me to stay away from me and treating me like a whore? What exactly is he trying to fight? Why does he feel the need to push me away so much? The knocking resumed and I was forced to pull away from my thoughts. I got up and walked over to open the door. Seriously though, who is looking for me so early in the morning? I opened the door and saw a stoic-looking guard standing outside. Even though he had a serious look on his face, it could not hide his good looks. Of course, his looks can't be compared to Antonie's but that doesn't change the fact that he's actually very
STACIE'S POV"Stacie!" Antonie growled angrily. I could see the anger on his face. I covered my mouth immediately, acting as if I was sorry that I had said something wrong.But I was actually laughing at him. He dares to order me around and does whatever he wants with me, acting all charming one second and then being cold and distant the next second. I think I am allowed to collect a little bit of interest here right? "What are you doing?" He asked me angrily. "I didn't do anything. I just remembered the events of last night. We....." My words were as ambiguous as they could get. Anyone listening to us right now will definitely think that the both of us had spent last night sleeping together. I looked over at the guard who will be training me. He had a dumbfounded look on his face. I think he must think that I am sleeping with the Alpha too. But then, he was soon back to his stoic self. It was as if he wasn't even here. Whatever I said had nothing to do with him. I tsked. How ca