Russell returned to the room later on. I was seated on the bed, looking gloomy. He moved closer and sat beside me.
“Why?” I queried, looking at him. “Why were you reacting like that?”“It’s nothing. So, can I answer all your questions now?” he asked, diverting from the main topic. But I was even more interested in finding out more about him so, the diversion didn’t bother me much.“Okay, why did you say the king isn’t your father?” I asked.“Because he isn’t,” he replied. “He is my uncle, my father’s brother.”“Oh. Was that why you overpowered him?” I queried and he smiled. “It seems your demon people are afraid of you.”“Who shouldn’t? They should because I’m the only demon with a witch spell.”“I don’t understand,” I expressed and he sighed.“Okay, let me explain,” he commented. “Thousands of years ago in the witches' coven. My great-grandma, the powerful queen of all witches planned to hand over her throne to“I still believe you will find her soon,” I reassured.“If you say so. Are you ready to explore my kingdom now?” he asked.“Of course, but before then, I want to have breakfast first,” I commented and my stomach growled.“Your stubbornness is making you have breakfast late.”“Stop staying in my head and I will be cool,” I declared and stood up, walking to the table to have breakfast.“Whatever,” his voice trailed off.After some minutes, we were outside the compound. Wow. The yard loosens up before me, a huge scope of fastidiously manicured gardens and cobblestone pathways. The air is buzzing with the fragrance of blossoming blossoms, and the delicate sound of water streaming from wellsprings makes a calming tune. I stood suspended for the moment, taking in the magnificence that encompasses me. I couldn’t resist the urge to feel the feeling of freedom as it washed over me. Russell stood beside me, watching me with a smile on his face.“You like the palace?” he finally spoke. I looked
He disengaged the hug, gazing into my eyes. My heart skipped a beat. He leaned in and pressed his lips against mine. The feeling of desire came rushing back into me. His lips were super soft on mine, blending into the world of each other. I snaked my hands to the back of his hair, tilting my head to space more comfort. Then he began trembling again. His kiss intensified, sucking hungrily on my lips. His hands roamed my body like he wanted to feast on me.“No!” he shook his head instantly, pulling away from me. He held his head with his eyes closed, moving back from me.“Russell, are you okay?” I queried fearfully, moving to him.“Don’t, Muriel, don’t come close,” he warned. “Argh!” he groaned and dashed off. Why does he always behave like that?***“Why did you stop?” Jennifer whined in a baby-like voice. I sat up.“I’m hungry, Jenny,” I declared. It was dinnertime already. My stomach growled.“Fine, but you will continue after dinner, okay?”“Okay,” I accepted and relaxed back on the
***“You know the rest of the story, Jenny,” I told Jennifer.“Yeah, such a pity,” Jennifer sounded sleepy. She yawned. “Let me go to bed, Muriel, see you tomorrow,” Jennifer bade, sitting up.“Why don’t you sleep here?” I asked and she looked at me abruptly. “Yes, stay with me, Jenny. The bed is big for both of us.”“Are you sure?” Jennifer asked. I nodded. She smiled and lay back down. Sleep was far from my eyes. The memory of my last life came rushing into my head. How can I forget what happened after I passed out?***I regained consciousness, squinting. Everything was still blurry. I grunted as I sat up on the bed. Where was I?“Is anyone there?” I uttered faintly.“Just a nightmare,” I heard Lucian’s voice from the corner of the room. I looked in the direction and saw him seated with crossed legs, holding a glass of red wine.“Where am I?” I asked, pissed off. He stood up and walked closer to me w
By the time Lucian was done with his callous act, I was already tired. Sweat seeped from every pore in my body, intensifying the hotness I was in. The painful lines were still vivid, fresh, and agonizing. I couldn’t gather myself to go take a shower, I just lay there like a wounded cat. I felt Niamh whimpering sadly. Her mate was cheating on her. Lucian was hurting the both of us.“Muriel?” Russell’s voice caught my ears. Not again. He appeared in front and crouched to my level, staring at me. I could see the pain in his eyes. He was hurting because of me. “Why?” his tender voice pulled my heart into my stomach. “Why would you allow anyone to hurt you badly? Why don’t you want me to help you?” he queried. I sniffed and wiped off my tears. I stared bloodshot at him.“Why don’t you leave me alone, Russell?” I uttered with a broken and shaky voice.“How can I?” he expressed, lifting his hand and stroking my cheek. “I love you, Muriel. It hurt me to see you in pain like this.”I stared un
~Muriel~“Cora, huh?” I thought to myself. Thanks to wolf hearing, I was able to hear Lucian’s conversation with the Beta. “He wants to make Cora his Luna while locking me in this choking room. No problem,” I declared, biting my lower lip in anger.At night. “Ouch!” I shouted out, waking up from bed. Lucian has started again. The flaming pain shot across my abdomen again, cutting through my flesh. I clenched my fists and toes, tossing and turning on the bed. I was burning down in my sweat as it dripped from every pore in my skin. I grunted, trying to stand up and pour water on my body, but I couldn’t. “Ah!” I cried. “Russell!”“Muriel?” Russell appeared in an instant. “The same pain?” he asked, holding my hand. I nodded. “You have to let me help you, Muriel, let me soothe the pain, please.”“You can’t, Russell,” I whimpered.“Why can’t I?”“He is cheating on me,” I sobbed and sniffed. “His action is causing me this pain, Russell.
~Muriel~I woke up, feeling a strong arm cross over my head. I looked at him. Russell. He was sleeping with his back resting against the headboard. My eyes searched around him. He was truly charming, innocent, and caring. How I wish he was my mate, I will give up everything for his sake. I slowly drew closer to him, scanning his eyes down to his lips. My heart skipped a beat, butterflies filled my stomach. I found my comfort beside him, leaned in, and plastered a kiss on his lips. He opened his eyes. “Muriel?” he called. His wake-up voice enchanted me, keeping my gaze stuck in his. “Are you okay now?” he asked softly. I nodded. “Is the pain still there? Show me,” he commented, sitting upright. I pulled my shirt up my stomach, showing him the red faint lines. “Does it hurt much?” he asked again.“The pain is unusually subdued. What did you do?” I queried.“Uh!” he scratched the back of his neck. “I didn’t do anything.”“You hurt him?” my
***I woke up in the morning, and Jennifer was gone. She must have left early to freshen up before returning to the pack house. I yawned, stretching my arms straight to the ceiling as I sat up. I shuffled with squinted eyes to the bathroom to freshen up. When I returned to the room, I found a note on the vanity table. It was from Jennifer.Hi, Muriel. I had to freshen up before returning to the pack house. I brought you breakfast already. It’s on the dining table. If Russell returns, tell him he is terribly handsome. (•‿•) Jenny.I read the note with a broad smile on my face. I looked over to the dining table and saw the food. I finished with applying light makeup and headed on to go eat.~Jennifer~When I was done with my chores in the afternoon, I decided to take lunch to Muriel. I headed to her room with the food. On my way, I came across Alpha Lucian. I hung my head low immediately and stopped for him to pass first. He walke
A knock came up at the door. I turned abruptly to the door, freeing myself from Lucian’s hold. “Come in,” Lucian permitted. The door opened and three scouts entered. I looked between them with a banging heart. I searched through them, but Jennifer wasn’t with them.“Where is she?” I queried in a sobby tone.“We couldn’t find her,” one of the scouts said. The reply hit me hard, pulsing in my head.“Where did you search for her?” Lucian asked.“We searched everywhere in the forest. We had to return when we almost crossed the border between Bluemoon pack and Newmoon pack, Alpha,” answered the second scout. Their words numbed my legs, making me lose my balance and I fell to the floor. Unconscious. ~Lucian~I carried Muriel up in my arms and lay her on the bed. I gestured for the guards to leave. I sat on the bed beside her, watching her sleep like an angel. How could I have hated such a beautiful girl all my life? Even if the Beta h