LOGINLarry's pov"Make love to him," Calvin said plainly... and my brain completely short-circuited.I sat there, with my mouth dropping open, and my face instantly bursting into a fiery, scorching heat of embarrasment.I sputtered in shock, completely flabbergasted, and barely able to form words because of how casually he had said the words."W-WHAT?!" I squeaked out, my voice pitching sky-high. "How can you just say that?! We are talking about concrete ways on how to save Rowan from this madness so what are you even talking about?!"To my shock, Calvin didn't laugh or say it was a joke, instead, his face remained dead serious as he looked at me."Listen to me, Larry," Calvin said calmly, holding up a hand to stop my frantic sputtering. "From the rumors I've been gathering from my spies and the high guards, those alchemists have been using a specific kind of dark chemical toxin to numb Rowan's brain. It drugs his senses, dulls his emotions, and makes him submissive to their commands.""Ok
Larry's pov"Calvin..."I stepped slowly into the shadow of the alcove, standing beside him, my voice soft and hesitant."Calvin..." I whispered gently. "I'm so sorry..."Calvin stood there for a long time, letting his tears fall onto the stone floor, before he finally wiped his face aggressively with the back of his leather sleeve. He took a long, shuddering breath, composing himself as best he could, and turned around to sit on a cold stone bench built into the wall.He looked up at me, his dark eyes red-rimmed and filled with a deep, hollow exhaustion."I have to take her away from here, Larry," Calvin said, his voice raw and raspy. "I have to find a way to get Catherine out of this cursed palace. It is not good for her to be here. She needs to go home to our pack lands where she can heal in peace.""I agree," I said honestly, giving him a firm nod. "It would definitely be better for her to be home with her family." And I truly meant that sincerely, not because I was trying to get
Larry's povThen suddenly... Everything connected in my brain with a terrifying, earth-shattering crash.Joseph had said during the attack on Calvin's castle that he wanted to take me away, but ran out of time!So that could mean that Catherine had struck a deal with Joseph! She had helped Joseph track me, even possibly bringing him into Rowan's land, all so Joseph could kidnap me and remove me from Rowan's life forever!And what about the fact that Catherine had tried to make a deal with me under the promise of helping me find my father... Was that part a lie? Or.. Where they implying that Joseph really is my father?My mind exploded into complete horror. I couldn't even process the thought. Joseph... my father?! How was that even possible?!Wasn't he the man who loved Rowan's father, Alistair?!So how could he be my father?"You weren't supposed to come back!" Catherine suddenly hissed, with her eyes wild, and her body trembling with a violent, terrifying madness. "He lied to me! Y
Larry's pov"Did you meet him?" she suddenly asked me coldly. "Did you meet the man Larry?"I blinked, thoroughly confused. "What?"Calvin looked just as bewildered as I was. "Catherine, what are you talking about? Who are you talking about?""Shut up, Calvin!" Catherine snarled, not looking at her brother for a single second. She pointed a long, bony, trembling finger straight at my chest. "Larry knows who I am talking about! Don't fucking play dumb with me, Larry!"My heart began to beat faster, a strange, uneasy panic rising in my stomach. "Catherine, I honestly don't know what—""We spoke about this before!" Catherine shouted, her voice echoing harshly off the cold stone walls. "In the dungeons! over a month ago! We spoke about this so you know what I'm talking about! Have you met him?!"A sudden, violent chill ran straight down my spine as I recalled my time in the dungeon.My mind raced backward, replaying the memory of that dark, damp night in the cell Rowan's father put me in
Larry's povCalvin was down on his knees beside the narrow iron cot, his big hands trembling as he clutched Catherine’s tiny, frail fingers. He squeezed her hands tighter, leaning in close until his forehead almost touched hers."Catherine... please," Calvin begged, his deep voice cracking into a raw, desperate whisper. "Look at me, sweetie. It’s Calvin, your brother. I’m right here. I came to see you."Catherine didn't move at first. She just sat there in the freezing shadow of the corner, shivering under her blanket. Her bloodshot, wide eyes remained fixed on the dark stone wall, her dry, cracked lips moving frantically in a silent, terrifying babble."Catherine, please!" Calvin pleaded harder, his chest heaving as tears began to trail down his cheeks. He shook her hands gently, desperately trying to pull her mind out of whatever dark void it was trapped inside. "Listen to my voice, Catherine! It’s your brother! It’s Calvin!"Suddenly, Catherine’s rigid shoulders twitched, and her h
Larry's pov"Calvin!" I called.Calvin stopped and turned around, looking surprised to see me. "Larry? What are you doing down here? You should be resting.""I wanted to come with you," I said, catching my breath as I reached his side. "I couldn't just sit in my room without greeting Catherine first."Calvin looked at me for a moment, his dark eyes filled with heavy exhaustion, then gave a short nod. "Alright. Walk with me."We began walking side by side down the dim, sterile hallway toward the guarded entrance of the ward.I looked up at Calvin, my chest tight with anxiety. "Calvin... have you heard what's been happening here? About Rowan?"Calvin’s jaw tightened, his expression turning deeply grim. "I've heard the rumors from the guards. And seeing him in the throne room back there confirmed it all.""They're turning him into a weapon, Calvin," I whispered, panic rising in my voice. "The alchemists and the elders... they're injecting him with strange liquids, forcing him to fight no
Larry's pov“Wow,” Rowan said. “I didn’t realize you’d be this shy after last night.”I gaped at him in shock. “After… after what?” my voice croaked.The laughter instantly died, and he frowned.“Wait,” he said slowly. “You don’t remember?”I felt dread fill my tummy. “Remember what?”He studied me
LARRY’S POV"Never, Larry,” Rowan snarled. “I will never ever stay away from you. And from today onward, you are forever mine!"I sat there analyzing his words as they rang in my mind over and over again. “You are forever mine!”He didn't sound like he was joking, or even teasing. There was an air
LARRY’S POV“Larry?” My sister, Sasha, called again, louder this time. There was something in her voice now— it sounded like confusion… and something very close to panic. “Larry, seriously, have you seen him? He’s not in his room. No one knows where he is.”Guilt slammed into me so hard I nearly ch
LARRY'S POVMy virginity was stolen last night… or at least I think so. But I’m not sure—I don’t really remember clearly.It might have just been a dream, or something worse… but I really hope it was a dream.I could only recall arching my back in response to the coldness of lube being rubbed on my







