Chapter 48: Bound by the Mate LinkIRIS This isn't ordinary, I think Catherine had beef with me before I went missing, my presence must have disgusted her while I was here. Now that she has the opportunity, she wants to torture me till she can control me, which won't happen unfortunately. “I hope she suffers!” Catherine made her last statement before walking away, leaving me in the hands of these two muscular men, who weren't smiling at her. My heart bled when I realized the ground was made with sharp salted stones and broken tiles. Which will cut my legs the moment I step on it. When I refused to leave the door, they pushed me inside and I ended up falling with a loud thug. Sharp pain cut through me as I struggled to stand up. It's better my limbs pass through all the pains than my body. My body trembled when I realized that isn't all. They were still more of the torture. One of the men poured me cold water, as cold as ice, while the other one walked in and chain my hands like a
Chapter 47: Marked as a Slave AgainIRIS It was as if the moon goddess pushed Ander to my way, to rescue me from the humiliation state I was in because trust me, pride wouldn't have let me go to him after I was cast out of the shadow pack. Couple with everything I had passed through, it wasn't enough. The moon goddess still let me meet with the monster, Alpha Charles. I was in the room with the twins when I heard his loud voice. He was talking to Ander and I seemed to be the center of attention. ****After everything was settled, I went back to meet the twins in our room. “Mother,” Addison called with a breaking tone. “I don't like this place.” she said with a trembling voice. I glared at Aiden and could see how sad he was as well. “I'm really sorry baby,” but with time, I believe you'll get used to it. This is your pack.” I assured them. It must have been horrific for them to witness such scene. A scene where their parents was accused for something she didn't do. Something she
Chapter 46: Claimed By Deceit Charles It felt like something was crawling its way through my throat and I could not breathe properly. It was as if a sharp knife was pierced into my heart, throbbing every part till there was nothing to feel. It was making me cry, to let out the tears that had threatened to prick out of my eyes but I couldn't. I couldn't show my weakness to any of them. I should never let Ander know iris is my weakness, in that way, he wouldn't be too brutal towards using her. “Did he hit you?” She questioned with care and concern for him. I don't think anyone in my shoes would be able to survive what I'm facing right now. Seeing your mate, who once loved you desperately, now caring for another man. Your brother. “Did this monster hit you?” She screeches out loudly,her gaze smoldering with fury. Her tone was laced with nothing but raw hatred and disgust. “No, sweetheart,” Ander held Iris' hands and smiled at her. “I'm fine. Please go inside for now.” “ Thank y
Chapter 45: Unrecognised Mate Charles His words made my stomach drop. Making my chest tightened with despair. I'm certain I didn't hear him clearly. I'm certain he was speaking in parables. Or perhaps it was a misspoke of the mouth. “Do you think she still loves me?” I ask slowly with a smile, hoping to change the subject of the conversation but his countenance says otherwise. He had really uttered those words and meant it. “ I'm really sorry.” he whispered, his voice barely audible when he noticed I wasn't taking it seriously. “Why are you apologising?” I still wanted to believe it's not true. “Because I know how painful it is.” He uttered, making my heart skip and beat even more. “Judging by what I witnessed, Ander and Iris seemed to be together. She had already grown fond of him.” A wave of dread washed over me instantly, my breath hitching with panic. My mouth was frozen. I couldn't find any words to say at the moment. My brain seems dead. Too dumb to fathom a word. “You
Chapter 44: Too Late for the TruthAnder You know one thing people lack in this life is strategic and wisdom. You can work hard but not smart. Who thought I could ever brainwashed Iris into thinking Charles is the bad person while I am the good one? And also her mate. My aim is to make her hate him so much that even if he tries to get close to her, she would run away in fear. To the point, his sight would disgust the hell out of her. I would make sure I earn her trust and make her believe only in me as her true mate, who she needs. “I hate you,” she yelled out loudly, anger surging through her eyes. “I know.” “Why couldn't you protect me from your brother? Why? Why did you let him do that to me?” She cried out profusely.“I'm really sorry,” I knelt down and tried to hold her hands but she pulled away. “Please forgive me.” I will do anything, anything to make sure she earns my trust. I need it to happen before Charles would trace her. “I failed as a mate, for not protecting yo
Chapter 43: Brotherhood and BetrayalIRIS At this point, this is more terrifying. How did this man know my name? Anyone can know my name, but the way he called the name, like he had been familiar with it for a while now. “Iris,” he called again, making me flinch. I think I need to give him the attention he's looking for. I need to know the fuck he is. “It's really so sad watching you looking at me like a stranger. as if you never once called me your lover or soulmate.” A cold shiver ran down my spine, making my knot twist in my gut. “Do you know me?” I questioned, my voice firm and steady. Judging by his words, he seemed to know me very well. Looking at his face, he kinda resembles Charles a little. Perhaps, they're brothers. Funny enough, I haven't been able to wipe away Charles' face. His face had been stuck in my head after my encounter with him and has refused to leave. “I can't believe this,” a groan escaped his mouth as he looked away disappointed. He was whimpering. “I c