Kahlan povI woke up with a sense of doom. My heart raced as I tried to concentrate on something.For a moment, I felt peaceful. I wasn't cold and the feeling I was currently having was like heaven.I dragged my breath and looked around me. I'm in a room! And I'm on the bed. How did I get here? I racked my head for answers but it felt blank.I stared down at myself, at the blankets covering my cover. I pulled it away and discovered I was naked. There was not a form of clothing on me. And that was when it hit in quickly. My hair stood still as I remembered the sex I had with Eric before I passed out. And well, the reason why I actually passed out.My gaze searched around for the mirror. I stood up and rushed inside the bathroom. I was still naked but that was the least of my concern.I found the mirror but I was suddenly scared of checking myself out. I let out a sigh of relief before I walked closer and bent my head slightly to look at my neck. Then I saw it! I've been marked!Terror
Eric POVI could scent her sadness, like a sour grape. I know it wasn't right that she couldn't hear what I was thinking or what my emotions were but I couldn't help it.As a lycan, I'm high in maintenance. There's no way anyone can break the defense. Even if I tell Kahlan this, she wouldn't believe me.And I didn't think in that direction or I wouldn't have marked her. Well, it's all done now. I can't change it."Is that a lure?" Her soft voice reached my ears and I howled inwardly.She sound delicious and I couldn't help but remember the sex we had together. Damn, I wish for more but for now, I have to be patient.Well, I have to let her see the truth. "No, Kahlan. I have your clothes right here."There were a few minutes of silence before the door crept open and she stretched out her head like a toddler spying on her mother. She looked cute as ever and I love to kiss her on the forehead but I had to pull myself back.She regarded me for another moment before she stepped out. My ey
Sonia POVMy eyes went wide with shock at the mistake I had made. I didn't expect to talk so loud. I mean I didn't expect that something was going on somewhere between Eric's first love and Kahlan. Well, I've searched for a lot of things about Eric and I was able to get some answers. "Who said that?" Eric repeated in a deep voice.The rest of the maids pointed at me. I knew they would anyway since we weren't on friendly terms. And I'm really going to treat their fuck up."I'm so sorry, Alpha," I whispered."Step out!" Eric yelled, somehow angry at the interruption. I didn't know I spoke so loud.The other maids smiled and I'm sure they were laughing within themselves at the mess I'd just created for myself. I'm supposed to make the Alpha love me and not hate me. Am I really sure I'm doing a great job?I stepped out, slowly. He didn't say anything as I moved nearer. I looked up at him slowly. There were these deep lines of worry on his face and I felt like making it go away.Damn! I
Sonia POVJust as I moved forward to attack them, someone moved to stop me. "Hello, ladies, what's happening here?" His thick baritone voice filled the air around us.I looked up at his features even though I was unable to see his face. He looked handsome from the side view. He was tall and fit like Eric.The maids' eyes went wide with shock as they regarded the man for a moment."Sir_" they stressed and I felt the quiver in their voice. There was no doubt that they were scared and I wondered why that is. Who is this man anyways and how was he able to cause so much fear in these maids?"Don't you guys have work to do than gossip about people?" His voice was soft as if he wasn't annoyed even though it felt like it was something he should be annoyed about.I don't really know but he could be an acquaintance of Eric or Hardin. I mean that could be the only reason he would be here.And another thing is that these maids seem to recognize him."I'm watching!" He muttered and made a sign by
Kahlan POVI felt my whole body shake but I tried to control it. I couldn't think clearly, it felt like I lost my thinking ability.I made a mistake hours back and I just admitted to it. If I hadn't decided to have sex with Eric, he wouldn't have marked me. I feel like a fool right now.What am I supposed to do at this moment? I have never been so confused in my entire life. What have I done to myself? Because I couldn't control the mate bond. Would I be able to control myself around Eric now? Because the bond is now stronger.I need to find a way to get out of here but how?The two maids looked over at me and I sigh. It feels so weird to have them staring at me as if I'm a toddler to get watched. It's getting late anyways and I'm sure they will sleep soon. Then, I can be able to think without their spying eyes.I felt some footsteps towards the cell and somehow, I was expecting to see Eric. I am stupid sometimes.Two men moved closer to the cell door. "I'm taking Kahlan out," one of
Kahlan POV"Elder!" A maid called and moved closer just as I was battling to show my anger. Maybe I would have hit her if someone hadn't shown up. Even though I knew she was one of the elders and obviously stronger than I am."I think you should come to the kitchen, your attention is needed there right now," the maid informed.Charlotte regarded me for another moment with a dirty look. "Sure but you should escort Kahlan to Naomi's room," she told her and turned to look at me. " Be a good girl and I might decide to spare your life for now," she warned.I opened my mouth to say something but decided against it quickly. She doesn't worth my words anyways, none of them does. Not even Eric that acts as if he loves me but is only concerned about having an heir.The maid turned to look at me, "let's go," she said and started walking away.My gaze searched around the room quickly before I followed her. Actually, I thought Hardin could be somewhere in the hall but I was wrong.Maybe he's scare
Kahlan POVThe door burst open suddenly and I heard loud footsteps towards me.Naomi was losing it and she might actually stop breathing if I didn't stop. Yet, I didn't want to. I felt so angry, and it seemed to have doubled my power.I'm going to kill everyone today! I mean everyone! I'm not going to take any chances.Even if I'm unable to avenge my parents' death, I know someone else will do so.I felt hands around my body as they tried to push me away but my hold was strongly around Naomi's neck. Naomi's eyes were closed and I knew she was finally going but I wasn't even bothered. I will rather kill her, die than die alone.I struggled until many hands finally pulled me away from her.I heard her coughing as some men rushed to her."No! Let me kill her!" I yelled as I struggled more. The men's hold on me was firm but I was still able to push myself around.Naomi sat up and looked at me. Her face was red."What's happening here?" A voice demanded suddenly as Charlotte stepped inside
Eric POVI looked at Nyall from the other side of the fire. "When is James coming back?" "Next week. He's coming back with Jade," he announced.I nodded briefly. Jade is James's mate and they've been together for five years. I've always envied their relationship, not in a bad way anyways.I let out a sigh and stared up at the half-moon. "Do you think I would ever get mated to Kahlan?"Nyall regarded me for a moment. " Do you want to mate with her? Or do you just wish she would give you an heir?"The question went deep in me but I didn't think too long before I could proffer a solution. I've started seeing what I want with Kahlan. Having an heir is good but I'm not overly concerned about it, not anymore. I just want Kahlan. I want her as my Luna, forever."Are you finding it difficult to answer? Well, you need to be able to answer that question. That's the only way you can keep pushing this," Nyall voiced and added a log of sticks to the fire.I regarded Nyall for another moment. "I