XENA'S POVThe moon was already high in the sky when I finally made it back home. I walked through the hallway, looking back anytime I heard a sound. I didn't expect to be this late but at least I got what I wanted. Lady Megan wanted to see me again, anytime I had time…yeah, anytime I had time, meaning she would be the one waiting for my invitation not me waiting for hers. Susan was pacing the hallway, immediately she saw me she ran to me. “You are late,” she whispered, her brows furrowed. “Did Kael ask for me?” I asked. “Kael isn't home yet, thankfully, what took you so long?” She frowned. I held her hands, my lips curled into a bright smile. “Lady Megan wants to see again.”Her eyes widened. “Really?” I nodded. “She said that she would be waiting for my invitation, isn't this good?”“It is more than good, Xena, I'm proud of you,” she smiled. “Now go to your room and change, do you need me to bring you something?” I shook my head. “Nah, I had dinner at her place, I really full
XENA’S POVIt had been days since I sent that letter to Lady Megan. I tried not to stare at the window every morning, but I did. I told myself I was being silly, that maybe she was busy… or maybe she just didn’t care. But the truth was, I needed that meeting more than I cared to admit.Every day that passed, I felt myself growing more frustrated. Kael wasn't making it easier for me, every thing he did or said scared me to the bones, although I had grown a little… just a tiny bit of power among the elders, not really a significant amount but at least it was different, little steps right?A few had given me an audience, but still, some of them held their noses high, saying behind closed doors that I was just “the girl Kael bought to warm his bed.”That stung more than I let on.And for some sick reasons Kael let them believe that. I was in my room, brushing my hair, when Susan burst in.“The letter!” she gasped, breathless and holding an envelope in her hands. “Lady Megan… she replied
KAEL’S POVI stood in the hallway longer than I should’ve. My hand lingered on the door handle, and for the first time in years, I hesitated.I overheard her talking with Susan about some power shit. My lips slowly curled into a faint smile. It looks like I have underestimated my wife. I could still remember the fear in her eyes as I leaned closer to her, she had this big innocent eyes that were captivating. Despite trying to act soft… she still trembled like I was her executioner.The funny part? I wanted to kiss her. Not because I’m in love—fuck that fairy tale shit. But because I could, because the look in her eyes said she hated me and needed me all at once.She’s not ready for what I really am but she will be…it's just a matter of time but that's all depending on her. Would she fold or would she fly?“Sir?”Viktor’s voice cut through my thoughts like a blade. He was always there, lurking when I wasn’t in the mood to explain myself.I turned to him, taking in deeps breaths We
XENA’S POV“Good morning, Luna,” Susan greeted, pushing the curtains opened. “You are up early,” she turned to me. “Did you sleep last night?” She frowned. How could I? At least not after the act Kael put on during dinner last night, he acted like he was this loving husband. I took in deep breaths and got down from the bed. Kael’s voice wouldn’t leave my head. “You’re mine.” Those words kept replaying over and over again, although half of me liked it but it only felt like I was some property to him—- in some way. The words looped over and over like a curse. It even kept me awake all night, completely chasing sleep away from me. I shook my head pushing yesterday's thought aside. Today was finally the day I would start growing my power, I needed to concentrate. I stood up and walked to the window, staring at the beautiful clear sky, the fresh breeze swept through my face, drifting past me as I basked in the sun's warm light. The song of the morning birds chipped in, servants mov
XENA’S POVMy soul left my body as I heard someone knock on the door. I was still drowning in fear after what I experience in the warehouse and Orion, what the hell was he thinking?Kill Kael? Seriously, I don't think I can even breathe the same air as he. If Kael finds out about what Orion and I discussed, I'm sure he would kill me immediately. But Orion was undeniably right, Kael would soon get tired of me and it's game over for me. I had to find a way out of this and it seems growing my own power was the only thing that was going to save me. I slowly stood up, waiting for the door to open but it didn't. I inhaled deeply, forcing myself to go to the door. My blood turned cold, seeing the person that knocked.Kael placed his arms on the door framed, his eyes slowly raising up, his deep ice blue eyes were handsome beautiful and dangerous at the same time. I swallowed hard, watching his lips curled into a faint smirk. “Hello, doll face.”He was wearing a black shirt, probably the sa
XENA’S POVI couldn't speak throughout the whole drive back home, my body was trembling in fear, I even considered jumping out of the car when we made a quick turn but the thought of my unborn child stopped me. Susan dragged me upstairs…literally, my legs were working anymore, it was like someone switched them off. She left me when we got to the room, she quickly brought me a cup of water but I didn't even look at her…I was too scared to turn. The image of what I saw in the warehouse kept flashing in my head. The way the people were butchering up bodies. Susan hand touched me, I jumped, staggering backwards. She stared at me with pity in her eyes. She knew exactly what happened. She dropped the glass of water on the table, taking in deep breaths before turning back to me. I was still shaking. I didn't marry a monster, I married the devil. No, Xena, this isn't worth it. Xena he can kill you in seconds. Susan walked up to me, placing a reassuring hand on mine. “What happened, s