"No....No. You don't mean that." Anna shook her head violently."Anna, I know it's not fair to you but that is how things work here in Khaos." Diane said, trying to calm her down."Bullsh*t," Anna scoffed, her hands tightly held her gown with heated anger. She scowled at Diane, "You and your Lord Xandros, go to fvcking hell where you belong. You can pull Lady Maren along." She snarled and turned on her heels, sprinting as fast as her legs could carry her towards the acres of flowery land that spread out.Diane's eyes widened in pure shock, "Anna!" She then turned to the guards, ordering them immediately with a shaky breath, "Go after her. Lord Xandros cannot know that she disappeared. You must bring her back." She said seriously."Yes ma." The guards echoed as they immediately shifted to their wolves, running after Anna with speed.Her heart was in her throat as her heels lifted up from the ground. She couldn't hear a single thing except the wind which she flowed with. The flowers da
"It's written all over your face, Anna. What did you plan to do?" Diane muttered right at her face and Anna gritted her teeth."We prepared it before we were finally captured into Abaddon. I was only sad I would lose my virginity to a man I barely knew." Anna said undauntedly."Where is it?" Diane asked.She refused to talk, her eyes sharp and not breaking the gaze they held with Diane. But right now, her legs vibrated. She was only standing because of the two guards holding her arms.She felt the air change and a turn appeared in her stomach, so sickening she almost puked. Her head was rotating only around the fact that she was feeling something, something so dark and intense, something that seemed to shoot right through Diane and watch her soul. Diane felt it too because she turned around and in Anna's view, Xandros appeared.She felt a sharp pain in her head at that instant and she knew it wasn't from the fall of that time but it was a mixture and most of it came from the man right
The doors were about to close when she suddenly put her palm in the middle, stopping it.He heart pounded so hard she swore he could hear it. But she stood her ground, even as fear coiled around her ribs crazily.“You had no right.” Her voice was steady, barely. “You had no right to take out my IUD.”Xandros didn’t speak up right away. He ran his eyes over her, pausing it at her stomach and ruffled clothes. Since all of her clothes were ironed hardly, it wasn't hard to miss the fact that she'd raised them and definitely, not in a smooth manner."Answer me." She said, her voice trembled even to her own hearing. But she couldn't back away. No, she would not.“It was in my way.” His voice was quiet. Low. Dismissive.In his way..Anna’s nails dug into her palms, trying to mask the shaking in her hands. “You forced me into this,” she bit out. “You bought me to use me. And now you steal the one thing I had control over?” Her breath hitched, but she pushed on, desperation clawing at her thro
Anna stared at her stomach in the mirror of her room, a sour taste in her mouth. So recklessly, so mindlessly, these people had done this to her. There was nothing she could do in a world like this than to flow with the tide. It had overpowered her already, dragging her into its pits. She had to go with it so she wouldn't risk getting too hot."It healed." She heard Diane's voice and she turned sharply, just to see the woman had the door. She had been deep in her thoughts not knowing when Diane had inserted a key and walked in.Diane walked in fully. "Does it hurt?" She asked, an emotion in her eyes. Anna read them. Diane looked genuinely worried. She couldn't decipher if it was true or fake but eyes never lied....well, until they actually did."The medicine works perfectly well." Anna let out a murmur as she dropped her ash gown. It fit her skin perfectly even if it was a little dull. Everything looked good on her, including the maid uniform from the other day.She walked towards Dia
Now alone in her room, Anna took out the red gown from the box and she could see the blue heels that stayed under the clothes, the silver jewelries, thin, but screamed millions. Why were they spending these amounts on her? She wondered.She let out a lazy breath as she rested her back on the bed, staring at her high ceiling, the chandelier looked right back at her. It seemed to mirror her feelings cause the light dimmed at that instant and she sighed deeply. Her eyes travelled down to her palm and she could feel it.The hold of her life gradually slipping away into Xandros's fingers. She had no control anymore.Her phone vibrated on the bed beside her and she picked it quickly, her eyes scanning for the message.- The man with dark eyes.Simple. Just one line.Just like that day, the simple word, Maren and that changed her whole life. Who was the man with the dark eyes? And what exactly was he going to bring? And who exactly -she finally allowed herself to think- was the sender of th
A scream erupted from the guy's throat and her eyes snapped open at that sound, and she saw a huge back covering her."Who the fvck are you?" Xandros's voice. What was he doing here? Did he leave the venue of the wedding? For what?"Aargh! Athena....Athena." Levi called out her name and Xandros gave a light growl, pushing the guy backwards with his captured hands."She's not Athena." He said."Swear it." The guy managed to say while rubbing his hand. Xandros stared at him for a minute, before he barked out his order. "Get this wolf out of here."Anna paused, thinking hard.Does she tell Xandros that he was a rogue?Does she tell Xandros that this man claims to be Athena's brother?But what brother doesn't know his sister?"I'll be back for you, Athena. I swear." He screamed as he was being dragged outside by the guards. Thank God the music was really loud, guests would have come out because of the noise.Xandros turned ever so slowly, his eyes locking with her. "Who was he?""I-I do
She scoffed, ever so lightly, "I should....abandon my child?""Yes. Didn't you know that?" Wyatt asked."I know you would do whatever you want, you and Lord Xandros, but I would never abandon him. Train him or her, I'll remain here." Anna said seriously.Wyatt nodded his head lightly, blinking in thought, his fingers stroking his jaw. Slowly, he poured the coffee on the ground. He never drank the coffee. Thank the goddess she refused."You are a very brilliant lady, Anna. With that beautiful face and body, your life was meant to be set." He got up slowly, pushing his chair backwards to give him enough space."It is so sad you have to die early.""I would cross the death when it comes." It was under her breath but Wyatt heard as he passed by her. He firmly placed his hand in her shoulder and Anna inhaled, feeling the pain. Then he left, like they had never had this conversation.Her eyes closed lightly as she took in a deeper breath to calm herself down. What was that? A threat? Oh yes
She slipped away from the bed, hoping for a miraculous door to form from nowhere, so she could escape the monster. His big build scared the sh*t out of her, the black shadowy hairiness of his body, the hard manner his huge legs hit the ground. Jagged claws extended from his fingers, ready to tear at her if she made any funny move. He snarled at her, his razor sharp fangs, saliva glistening, rolling down the side of his lips. The room was dim, moonlight flickering against the cold stone walls, but even in the shifting shadows, she could see him, Xandros, standing between her and the only escape, golden eyes glowing with predatory hunger.Her stomach twisted."You knew this was coming," he said, his voice dark silk, low and final.Anna swallowed hard, forcing herself to stand tall. "I won’t let you do this."His response was slow, deliberate. "You think you have a choice?"She moved before she could second guess herself, lunging for the door, but he was faster, so much faster."Argh
He grabbed the cloth suddenly, pulling her closer by the tightness. She had been too slow to take her hands off. His breath fanned over her face lightly as she stared at him, her breath itching."You are so red." He smirked.Anna blinked, all the shock clearing from her face as she stepped backwards, her fingers letting go of the shirt like they burned her hands."I'll -I'll wait for you outside." She said and opened the door, swiftly going outside. The door closed behind her and her back weakly fell on the door, resting on it. Her heart palpitated recklessly in her chest and she had to place her hand on it, in an attempt to calm it down."Think, Anna. Think. Are you crazy? He's Lycan Lord Xandros. He's a Lycan, you are wolfless. He's a Lord, you are just a breeder. He's married and you...are not wife." She whispered to herself, over and over again, till it got into her head and she could go quiet. She ran her tongue over her dry lips as she took a deep breath, waiting patience for hi
He grabbed the cloth suddenly, pulling her closer by the tightness. She had been too slow to take her hands off. His breath fanned over her face lightly as she stared at him, her breath itching."You are so red." He smirked.Anna blinked, all the shock clearing from her face as she stepped backwards, her fingers letting go of the shirt like they burned her hands."I'll -I'll wait for you outside." She said and opened the door, swiftly going outside. The door closed behind her and her back weakly fell on the door, resting on it. Her heart palpitated recklessly in her chest and she had to place her hand on it, in an attempt to calm it down."Think, Anna. Think. Are you crazy? He's Lycan Lord Xandros. He's a Lycan, you are wolfless. He's a Lord, you are just a breeder. He's married and you...are not wife." She whispered to herself, over and over again, till it got into her head and she could go quiet. She ran her tongue over her dry lips as she took a deep breath, waiting patience for hi
She stretched her hands forward. "You can just take-" Her words were cut short when he grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her in, closing the door behind her."If you took the hit for you, then the least you could do is change my shirt." He said. "The closet is too small." Anna muttered underneath her breath, shifting her weight from one foot to another."You have to take off your clothes, it'll smell soon." She added when she realized her former sentence didn't matter to him at all. "Take it off." He said, his eyes locked on hers.Her breath hooked for a second, stopping in her throat as she blinked at him. He raised his brow. She bit her inner lips. Keeping the new shirt on the washing hand basin, she placed her hand on the hem of his shirt, her warm fingers grazing his skin. The hairs on the back of his neck rose slightly. Feelings. A gulp went down Xandros's throat as she came closer to him, the scent of whatever cream she was using on her hair, filled his nostrils. Pleasan
"What pack is this?" Anna asked as they got to the last pack. It was already getting late and she knew they might not make it home tonight."Apex." Gaia replied."It looks....scary." Anna muttered."It is. I remember when Lord Galenira died. Lord Xandros killed him." Sandra said. "It was few days after we got sold." "How did you endure?" Anna asked."It was few days, Anna." She said pointedly and Anna took a deep breath. "Don't feel guilty.""I'm not." Anna said.Gaia smiled lightly. Their relationship was something to be jealous about."Frown hardly, Anna. So they don't get you." Sandra said, grabbing her hand and holding it tightly."Don't worry, Apex is not bad. Nothing would happen -""She's the breeder!" Someone suddenly shouted from the crowd and everyone turned to her. Sandra's grip tightened on her hand. Anna felt the world stop around her, it was something she'd feared. Something she'd waited to happen. The main reason she never wanted to be here. The reason....Her eyes wi
Gaia turned backwards right in time to see daggers flying towards him...from Xandros's eyes."I think the pilots are waiting for us." He said and the girls looked back. The pilot was probably... Xandros.Anna saw his eyes hooked on her and she blinked slightly, gulping almost immediately.She immediately averted her gaze and turned towards the helicopter, rushing in quickly. The five minutes ride was quiet just like it had been in the car and for some reason she hated it. She preferred the air in the car when they first left Khaos. Where he had answered her questions, excluding the gun part. "I didn't mean to correct you or....change you. I was just worried. The people....they seem unfamiliar around you." She glanced at him. He didn't stir from his position when his head was backwards and his hands folded against his chest."I was thinking -""Are you apologizing or you are making excuses?" He asked, his eyes slowly opening and focused on her. She gulped lightly. "I wanted to corre
"Do you get that?" He asked her and she nodded her head slightly."Yes." She muttered."Good." He said and turned on his heels, walking out. Everyone else followed after him, leaving only Sandra."What got into him?" Sandra muttered. "Just....the dresses. Let's share them.""He agreed?" She asked."Not really. But...." Ann shrugged slightly as she got some of the clothes and walked to the people.Three minutes later and the place was already bubbling with laughter and noises filled with thanks here and there. Most of the children weren't able to get the clothes but they were mostly happy because of the future promises."Are you Lady Maren?" One of the women walked towards her and she looked as the others also inched closer."I heard you got married to Lord Xandros..He needs some light in his life. The old people says he's changed every since Lady Athena died so long ago." Another said. "But since you are here, it's better for him. Thank you so much.""I heard he has a breeder. That
"W-Why?" She managed to ask, "Why would it be a waste?" "Because....you, Anna. I don't think there'd be anyone like you on this earth." He muttered as he pulled the gun away from her face, dropping it back in it's former position. He closed his eyes, resting backwards, without a care in the world."I rarely sleep, Anna. And you woke me up from my light nap two days ago, because you wanted some nasty things done to you." He smirked, even without opening his eyes.Heat flooded her neck, reddening it as she stared at him. His eyes opened slowly, "I hope to you are fertile. You can't let that....waste." She didn't say a word, only stared at him as his eyes closed back and he tried to talk asleep. She bit her lips hardly, trying to stop the thoughts from crowding in, but they did and she succumbed to them.Her fingers moved as she pulled closer towards him. His eyes opened but he didn't move away when she touched his head and slightly pulled him towards her shoulder."My mum said I have
The date for the check up finally came and Anna dressed up quickly, while the make up artist applied light makeup for her. "You look really pretty." She complimented after the session and Anna smiled. "Thank you." She whispered."Anna, come down." Diane's voice from outside made her quickly slip her shoes on and she walked out of the room."Sandra." She called in surprise, seeing Sandra outside. Sandra smiled with a wink."I'm one of your escorts." She mouthed to Anna and Anna smiled in reply. "Okay, fine." Diane clapped her hands to catch attention. "We wouldn't want to be late. Uhhmm, Anna, go to the car. You and Lord Xandros would ride together. After the checkup, he'll be meeting with the alpha's of each pack and you'll accompany him. Okay?" She asked and Anna nodded as she walked out, not before glancing at Sandra."Sandra!" Diane called with a shout. "Yes, Diane." Sandra immediately turned to her."As you can see, Sandra. You are....a very.... outgoing and characteristic per
"I...was making some dresses with Sandra. I heard I'll be going for the packs check up soon." She replied, her head getting out of her fuzzy thoughts."How do you feel about going for it?" He asked and she bit her inner lips."I feel it'll be nice to know the packs and since I've been in here every -""I told you not to lie to me, Anna." He seemed displeased as he walked down the stairs. She moved back instinctively by a step. "You should be transparent." "I really...." She trailed off when his eyes got darker with anger. "have no choice. Lady Maren asked me to go in her stead. It's nice but...not in this way." She said... truthfully."So you are not interested in going." He said."No. I am. If only they'd have a good perception of me.""They should. Only people in Khaos and Candy knows what..." He stopped, staring at her hands hooked between each other. "Your hands. Spread them wide." He said.Anna raised her hands and opened them, tiny pricks of blood coming out. "It's better than