Freya’s PovSeeing him look at me with no expression on his face, I felt everything inside of me go tense and frozen. I couldn’t just tell what was going on in his head and what he could do to me if he got too mad.“You, Freya. Where. Have. You. Been?” He asked, saying the words one after the other.My fingers were beginning to tremble, but I took my hands to the back to ensure that he wouldn’t see it. If he saw my fingers trembling, then any word I was going to cook up for him, there was a high chance that he wouldn’t believe it or take it serious.But I wasn’t going to tell him of my journey to the other realm as I had no time to explain what could bring me more stress or trouble. With the kind of person that he is, he might want me to take him there to prove it or might even have ridiculous thoughts like leading the people there and calling it home.“Well, I’ve been in hell.” I responded with a straight face as well.And his eyebrows creased in confusion.“Hell? How?”“A few days a
Freya’s PovIt was nightfall already and It had been an hour since I woke up, but I wanted to be certain that I was mentally prepared for what Logan had to say. A knock came on my door and I looked towards that direction, then got down from my bed and walked up to the door.“Who is it?” I asked calmly.“It’s Derek. Logan asked that you should see him at the field.” He informed me.“Alright, thanks.” I said, and turned to my bed.“Uhm… I kind of want to see you briefly; if you don’t mind opening the door.That voice was a little familiar, and yes, my curiosity to remember who it was, and to know what he had to say, got the best of me.I turned the key and then opened the door only to see that same man who had been torturing Xaden like he hated him from his mother’s womb.“It’s you.” I said as a part of me was still behind the door. “Yeah. I just wanted to apologize for being too overwhelmed by the stress I went through, without thinking about what you could have gone through personall
Freya's Pov The next day, I woke up early with my mind still on what Logan told me. Alpha Daemon was still alive. The more I thought about it, the more my anger and fear got intense. That man traumatized me and seized the best moments I could ever have in my childhood days. He is the worst nemesis one could ever have, and just when I thought he was dead, I'm being told he's still alive, and worst of all, he wants me.“I rebuke for that moment to ever come.” I said under my breath and shook my head as I didn't want thoughts of him chaining me down again in his pack.“The next time we ever set our eyes on him as a pack, I hope Logan and some others drive a knife to his heart.” I said with clenched teeth.I didn't want to care if he was Xaden’s father because as long as he lived, he was going to continue to haunt me and make me feel like the only person with a horrible destiny.A knock came on the door and I brushed my hair to the back with my hands, feeling a little frustrated. For on
Freya’s Pov“Arrows? Well, I won’t say I’m good at that. But we can find someone who can do that here. What do you think?” He asked me with a smile on his face.“I don’t really know how good that can be, but maybe I might know someone we can ask. But you have to like it.”“Who?” He asked, looking curious.“Derek.” I replied, and broke eye contact with him.I wasn’t certain if he was going to be okay with it especially because Derek really tortured him and that might have made them enemies, but it would be better to ask Derek than ask Darren.“Derek? That hot-headed guy? Weren’t you so angry with him the other day? Or was that just a show?”“It wasn’t. And he already apologized to me, so I believe we are on good terms now. Let’s bury the hatchet and focus on the benefit we can get from him.”“What exactly is the reason you suddenly want to take this training so serious? Is there something going on that I don’t know about?” He asked, giving me a suspecting eye.My eyelids fluttered seve
Freya’s PovHis room was filled with different weapons at all corners and it was just so surprising because it wasn’t what I expected to see. At least, these were meant to be in the weapon room or sort, but since I had seen them, it should be normal for me to be curious and I hope he sees it that way too.“Anything wrong?” Derek asked, and I turned to look at him and smiled awkwardly.“Uhm… Nothing. Nothing actually, but I’m just surprised to see arrows and a bow, a sword, and other things.” I said to him, and he smiled and folded his arms.“Well, I understand how you feel on it, but the thing is I love training with different weapons, and these are the weapons so far I have invested my interest in. Does it look bad?” He asked as he moved closer to me, still with his arms folded.“No… No, it’s not bad. Like I said, I’m just surprised. That’s it.” I said, and bit my lower lip, looking around, acting like I was studying his room.Then before I knew it, he closed up the distance between
Freya’s Pov“What do you think you’re doing, Xaden!” I voiced out as I tried to fight his hold on me, but I wasn’t doing so well with that.“Look at me. Look at me, Freya! Say it to my eyes that you really do not feel the same way I feel about you.” He uttered, but none of that was what I cared about.Flashes of hurtful memories flooded my head of how Alpha Daemon had held me tight to do his worst to me. It felt like the same thing was repeating itself and I just couldn’t stand it that I screamed so loud and managed to push him away, then ran out of his room and ran to mine. The moment I got to my room, I shut the door and also locked it because I didn’t want anyone around me. Just when I thought the day was getting better, Xaden had to worsen it. I just hope Logan won’t have to call for my attention because I really do not want to step out, this time. Probably I would have a better day if I only stay in my room all through.I went under the covers and tears started streaming down my
Freya’s PovWhile I was busy eating my fruits and looking at the sky at intervals, I heard footsteps walking towards me and I immediately looked towards that direction and discovered it was Xaden who was approaching me.“Goodness. Why are you here?” I questioned him, feeling frustration build up inside of me.All I wanted was to be alone and I haven’t even spent up to an hour here, he already found his way here.“Why do you think I’ll be here? I can also be interested in taking fresh air here, you know.” He said to me and I rolled my eyes.Another reason why the garden might not be the best option even though I was able to stay alone for about an hour. I packed up the remnants of what I had eaten and other things, then got up on my feet and turned to head towards the exit.But then, Xaden stopped me.“Alright, I actually came to see you. Don’t leave.” He urged me, but I withdrew my hand from his hold.“I am not interested in seeing anyone, so just let me be.” I replied, and made to wa
I drew the first arrow and released it, but it went straight to the last row.“Shit!” I cursed under my breath. I had just five arrows left and my hands felt cold as I began to fear that I might not be able to pass this level which would be a total shame for me and Logan who was probably hoping that I would be a worthy partner to the face of the public.“Come on, focus Freya.” I said to myself in a low tone.But that didn't help me as I had hit the target board for about 4 times more and didn't get me anywhere near the main aim on the target board.I had just one left and I was too scared to try again, but looking at the faces of the other women, I knew I couldn't back out and most importantly, I had to do this well.I breathed in and out, then drew the last arrow and released it towards the target board. I closed my eyes in fear that I hadn't hit it, but then, I heard the women clapping and I opened my eyes immediately to find out why they were clapping only to see I had hit the mai
Freya's Pov Hold up. This woman looks so familiar. Have I perhaps seen her somewhere before?I squinted my eyes and looked inwardly, trying to remember where I had seen her and if we had a conversation or something.But in the blink of an eye, I recalled where I saw her and what encounter we both had. She was the granny I saw at Nina’s company who kept on complaining about her pictures.My eyes widened in shock. Who would have ever known that she was the one who took care of Xaden’s look alike at his lowest point? But then, we didn't actually form a bond right there and there was nothing we talked about except for the fact that she thanked me for her photos.Even as she stared at me, she still looked strict. I can't tell if she remembers me or not and that's only making me feel really nervous.“Goodness.” I said under my breath shakily as I watched her join us in the living room and take her seat.Hopefully that things go well during my time with her right here. I wouldn't want anyth
Freya's Pov “Who are we to see and why do I have to be careful?” I asked him out of curiosity.“Well, that's because… Look, she is a granny right now and she played the role of a mother to the man I'm imposing, and did all she could do for me back then when he was younger. She was there for him in every way that he needed someone to be there, kind of.”“I don't understand. You are clearly different from the person you're talking about.”“Yeah, that's what I thought until I made my findings. We do look alike, so that's an advantage, and also, who knows, she might have an idea of where the shining gem could be. We just need to take things slowly and let the acting be perfect.”“Okay then…” I urged him to continue.“So, she's back in New York City and she wants to see you and me. You know that she has definitely gotten the hang of the so-called marriage. She just doesn't know that it's not, you know, real between us.” “Oh, I understand. That's great. But why do you look a little weird
Freya's Pov For the past few days, my health has been a little discomforting. I came down with a cold and it didn't seem to go away quickly even with the medicine that was provided.We had gotten a temporary home because we still had to get our eyes peeled for the shining gem as that was the main reason for coming here. It would be really weird to go back with nothing since George who we were thinking might show us, was now in prison.I wrapped myself with my thick bed covers and sniffled as I reached out for my phone to check out what was going on on the internet and that's when I heard my room door open.“Hey, you're awake already.” Xaden said with a smile on his face.He was holding a tray with a glass of water and medicine.“Yes.” I replied and adjusted myself on the bed.When he got close to me, he sat at the edge of the bed and placed the tray on the bedside desk.“How are you feeling this morning?” He asked me and placed his palm on my forehead.“I'm a little better. At least,
Freya's Pov Xaden was running towards us and the look on George's face said a lot about his shock. He didn't expect that Xaden would find us.“Shit!” He cursed out loud and released me.As he released me in the deep, strong water, I yelled out to him.“Hey!” I yelled out as he was the only one who could hear me quickly.But he didn't care enough to look back at me. The current was beginning to sweep my body away and I shrieked, trying to swim away and get to shore, but it was proving difficult to do that especially as the force of the water was really strong.“Help me!” I yelled out in fear, but Xaden had not gotten close enough to hear my light voice. “Shit!” I cursed boldly as I continued to try swimming fast and strong.What if the current becomes more forceful and makes the water sweep me away swiftly and moves me far from reach?What if I got to the middle of the water, and a big sea creature jumps up and eats me up? George's wish of death for me would be fulfilled immediately t
Freya's Pov My eyes widened and almost popped out due to the shock I felt. I blinked my eyes to be certain that I was seeing the right person and the same face was still before me.“Is this truly George?” The words trailed off my tongue because it was a little difficult to believe.He had a smirk on and my heart continued to beat fast and faster like it was going to explode any minute from now as it seemed like he truly was George. So, when he had told me that he understood the fact that we were married, he didn't have it in mind to back out.All he wanted was to get Xaden to himself and seeing as he had already said he was going to get rid of me, he probably meant death.“Please. Please don't kill me.” I pleaded with so much fear in my heart.My legs were feeling wobbly and I also felt doomed that I had met my end already.“There's no way I'm letting you go since you've been proving stubborn.” George uttered devilishly.“Please.” I pleaded with a shaky voice as tears filled my eyes
Freya's Pov I put my phone under my belly and closed my eyes, pretending to sleep. At least, If I didn't click on the message, the blackmailer won't know that I have seen his message or that I'm not asleep.I opened my eyes again and my eyeballs kept drifting left and right as I scanned the room as well. Even as I had not checked the message, I felt disturbed about it. What if he could see me or he knew that I wasn't asleep?Just then, I sat up and sighed in frustration. I picked up my phone again and opened the text. I let out a sigh and smacked my lips. “Alright, where?” I sent a text, and stared at the phone intensely.“The back of this hotel.” He informed me.Regardless of how scared and terrified I might be right now, it's just best for me to step out to avoid more troubles. Besides, nothing can happen to me. Freya, you can do this. Don't be scared.I slowly got down from the bed without making any noise as I didn't want Xaden to wake up from that. I reached for my jacket which
Freya's Pov “I… I don't understand what you mean by that, Xaden. What is it that I could be hiding from you?” I said, turning my eyes away from him.I also had a feeling that he was probably talking about the way I have been acting all this while. I guess he has been noticing that I've been acting strange or he probably feels that I might know something about the reason the blackmailer came into the hotel room.“You should know what I'm talking about, Freya. I feel there's something you're hiding from me. If it's something that's so difficult to say, you can decide to tell me that there's something you'll like to tell me, but you need time to process it. I'll understand.” Xaden urged me.I was so tempted to tell him what was going on or to even give him a sign that I had something to tell him, but each time I remember when the blackmailer sent me a text about him having a gun, I become mute.I just can't risk my life and Xaden’s, so it'll be best for me to stay calm and know what exa
Freya's Pov At first, I was really tensed because for the blackmailer’s text to be coming at a very important moment like this, it couldn't be good. I took in a deep breath and let it out without letting Xaden sense or suspect any chance in me. Then I finally found the courage to face what was coming for me.I opened the message only to see what made my heart beat drop a little. This blackmailer just has every single way to make one really scared.“I can see you're about to tell your fake husband about me. Go ahead. Just so you know, Give Up Now. (When you're done, take the first letters of my last three words outside the bracket.)” The blackmailer instructed me.With shaky hands, I began to look deeply at the words and did just as he had said, and to my shock, it meant Gun.I almost gasped after realizing this and my eyes searched around the restaurant. For the person to say this, it only meant that he was around the hotel and is with a gun.My heart began to beat fast and louder to
Freya's Pov Two days actually passed with no word from the blackmailer and while it felt nice not to hear from her again, I still felt the chills having a feeling that she was somewhere watching me and all.Since I haven't heard anything ever since, I sincerely hope that those messages are not going to continue ever again.“Be positive, Laura.” I said to myself, trying to lit hope in my heart.It was rare for a blackmailer not to threaten his victim continuously especially someone that sounds as harmful as this. So, there's a possibility that it might not be real.I turned off the lamp light and closed my eyes, ready to sleep and it didn't take long before I dozed off.~The next time I woke up due to thirst, I opened my eyes and noticed a large male figure with huge shoulders in my room. He was at the other end of the bed and was so scary that I opened my mouth to scream, but before the screams tore out of my throat, the figure covered my mouth with his large hand and he held me tig