Tiana stood there and watched while Nicklaus examined Rita’s arm. Tiana was sure she did it on purpose."I am all right." Rita said blinking with her long lashes, something Tiana had noticed she does often in Nicklaus’ presence."Are you sure." Nicklaus asked looking at her wound again. He probably felt guilty, but she was the one that wanted to fight and she was doing all this on purpose. She was doing it to get close to him.Why does she always have to fight for him? Tiana felt tired of it. Not wanting to see any of it anymore, she decided to leave.Tiana was hurt, angry, tired. Should she have stayed with her parents? Did she make a mistake by coming here with Nicklaus? Tears filled her eyes and not wanting anyone to see her cry, she walked faster through the halls. When she got around the corner she bumped into someone and stumbled backwards."I am sorry, My Lady, I didn't see you coming." Miguel said, startled."It's all right" Tiana said, trying to walk past him as she didn't wa
The man began to untie her hands and legs. "Hold her down for me." He yelled.The other two men grabbed her arms and pulled her down on the cold floor. Tiana began to scream and struggle hysterically. She would rather die than have them r*pe her."Please stop!! Help me!!" she screamed and every time the man slapped her across the face. She felt no pain this time, just fear, extreme fear.He ripped her dress open, which made her scream so loud it felt as if her throat was bleeding from all the screaming and crying.God, please help me!! Someone help me!!Suddenly she heard a crushing sound and she couldn't feel the man's heavyweight on her anymore. The hands holding her down were gone, and the men were on their feet, quickly pulling their daggers out from their pockets.“What are you?" Tiana heard one of them say in a shaky voice. She moved her head to see who had come but saw the man that just tried to take advantage of her on the floor in a pool of blood, his body unmoving. Was he de
Anger boiled inside Nicklaus upon seeing Tiana’s bruised face. He wanted to go back and burn the bastards all over again and enjoy their screams of pain. He had been so scared and worried when he discovered that Tiana went outside the castle.If she hadn't put as much perfume as she did today, he would never have been able to follow her scent and find her.Never had he let his demon take over completely before, but seeing his wife get hurt today made his vision red with anger. He would have burned the whole place if Tiana hadn't been there, but he was regretful.Regretful because he had shown the beast he was; the devil he was to Tiana. He hadn't want her to see that side of him but now she did and when she recovers and remembers clearly what happened today, she would fear him forever.Leaving Tiana to sleep, Nicklaus made his way to the gatehouse while clenching his fists to suppress the rage he felt. Walking into the guardroom, the guards moved out of his way as they sensed his ange
When Tiana woke up she decided to take a bath. Nicklaus was sleeping next to her looking clean and fresh and there she was all dirty.She prepared a bath herself and rubbed the dirt off her skin and hair till she was satisfied then she grabbed a towel and wrapped herself in it. Walking out and into the room, grabbed a simple gown and slid into it, she then dried her hair with the towel. Even though she was all clean she still felt dirty.Her stomach growled. She was hungry since she didn't eat lunch and it was nearly sunset. Tiana wanted to go down and look for something to eat but looking at her reflection she couldn't bring herself to walk outside the room. The bruises on her face and arms looked terrible and they still hurt. Thinking back of what happened made her sick. She was nearly r*ped, she would have been if Nicklaus hadn't come in time looking like the Devil.Tiana went back to bed and studied Nicklaus while asleep. She didn't know what she was Looking for but she was lookin
“Ouch,” her stomach hurt. This time not because she was hungry but because she had eaten too much. Tiana felt as if her stomach was going to explode. Nicklaus was sitting in front of her and seemed to be thinking about something, ignoring him, Tiana stuffed the rest of the food into her mouth.He probably thought she was eating unlady-like but you know what? Tiana didn't care anymore. Since she wasn't enough for him, she planned on getting fat, maybe then she would be enough. Someone knocked on the door."My lord, my Lady, princess Rita is here to meet you?" a maid called from outside. Tiana panicked. Why was she here? Tiana didn't want her to see her like this. Tiana looked at Nicklaus who still had a calm face."Tell her to come in?" he said."What no, wait?" Tiana said standing up but the door already started to open so she hurried and hid behind the dressing screen. Nicklaus gave her a questioning look but then turned his gaze toward Rita who had just entered the room."What bring
“What? Pardon?" Nicklaus said unsure of what Derek meant. Why would a powerful alpha like him want his sister to become a second wife when she was one of the strongest Luna in the land."You know that my sister Rita likes you. I would of course like her to get married to someone who isn't already married, but I know she won't accept someone else than you.""Did she tell you that?""No, but I know my sister." Derek said. Nicklaus sighed, he already had enough problems on his plate and know he had to deal with yet another problem."I have a meeting to attend, think about what I said carefully." He said looking displeased himself before he left Nicklaus to stand alone there."Your highness, as your personal adviser I suggest you take princess Rita as your second wife." Dalton said who had been listening to their conversation."You need a friend at the moment, not another enemy. Besides taking her as your wife will help you even when you become the next alpha, I am sure her highness will
Nicklaus paced back and forth in the room as he waited for Tiana. He needed to speak to her today, be honest with her and tell her about the situation with Rita. That would be the right thing to do he thought.The smell of food interrupted his thought. He couldn't remember the last time he enjoyed food or sex. No wonder his demon was hungry to come out.A few maids came in with the breakfast and started serving. Now and then they would look his way and blush. He was used to maids ogling at him but this time something was off."Your Highness the breakfast is ready." A maid informed looking down as her cheeks turned red.Really what was wrong with these maids?"Yes, you may leave."They bowed and left giggling. Nicklaus continued with his pacing not giving a thought to why the behaved like that until Tiana came into the room. She was wearing a simple light pink gown and her hair was still wet from the bath. Oh, how he wanted to run his fingers through her hair.He quickly put his hands
“His highness is going to marry Rita?" He asked surprised. Tiana guess he didn't know about that."Yes. The king wants him to marry his sister in exchange for help.""Oh…but how can I help you?" he asked. Tiana wasn't sure how either but she wanted to stop this."Your highness I just want to tell you that if you stop this we could all die.""I know" Tiana said quickly. "I want to stop this without us dying, that's why I need your help." She hoped he could come up with something."There is only one way to stop this. It is to change Rita’s mind about the marriage."Tiana knew that was the safest way but she knew it wouldn't be easy because Rita would do anything to get Nicklaus."How can we change her mind?""That...we will have to think about." He said thoughtful."What about other allies? Is there someone else who can help his highness?" Tiana asked."No. You know prince Nicklaus has a reputation." He said. I knew what he meant.Speaking of reputation, Tiana still had to figure out wh