Natasha's POVIt's been three days.For three days I've been locked inside my room. I don't want to go out because I don't think I can face Valerian after what he did.Also, three days that I haven't eaten anything.After what happened-- after Valerian let go of me, I managed to move and I quickly ran up to my room.I didn't shut down or anything, it's just that I don't know what I'm feeling after that. I can't process shit for days. And all thanks to Valerian Fenrir.I always hear him leave at day and go to his work-- I think-- and I actually have the chance to leave whenever he's not home but I know I can't and I know I shouldn't.Again and again, I can't go home until I succeed with my plan. Also, one of the reasons is that Valerian told me that we will hunt me and I know he surely will. I don't want to put my family and friends in danger.I got to get out of this mess the other way.I buried my face in the pillow and let out a groan.Except for the fact that I haven't eaten anythi
Natasha's POV"Oh My Gosh!" Elyse's eyes widened the moment I opened the bathroom door and revealed myself.She held both my arms and twirled me around while looking at me intently."You are stunning," she mutters. "You are so beautiful."I can't help but smile genuinely at her words.It's just so overwhelming, and she makes me feel so beautiful.I really didn't put much attention to how I looked in the past years because I was too busy obeying the orders of my father and trying to make him proud. I really didn't have much time for myself.And right now, doing things that a woman my age should do is overwhelming.I didn't realize how boring my life was in cargo pants and a shirt; busy training all day and doing work.It's nice that I get to experience things like this right now and all things to Elyse, Valerian Fenrir's sister.The bright side of all this that is happening to me-- everything with Valerian-- is that I get to have a person like Elyse in my life even though I know it's j
Natasha's POVI cleared my throat as I looked at Valerian."Why can't I go with Elyse?" I can't help but ask.He said we have something important to do but I don't remember agreeing into doing something with him. And the last time I checked, we didn't talk after what happened."And what is that important thing are we doing?" I added.Valerian looked at me straight into my eyes and I have to avert my gaze and avoid his intense stare."You can't go out looking like that," Valerian spoke.I creased my forehead at him."Looking like what?"Valerian gazed at me from head to toe. "Men are going to gawk at you.""What?""Oh, Natasha. You're not stupid."I looked at him unbelievably. "What is your problem?"Valerian's eyes darkened as his jaw tensed. "I don't want people looking at what is mine."I was taken aback by what he said.Fucking Valerian Fenrir.I drew a deep breath. "What is yours? You-- you don't own me, Valerian."Amusement struck Valerian's face as he let out a low chuckle."Rea
Natasha's POV"I'm asking you a few years, Natasha."Years.I have years for me to complete my mission and can finally go home.My father didn't set a certain time for me to do my mission and I guess this will be fine?I have to admit that Valerian is hard to kill and he's giving me the opportunity to do it effortlessly. He's literally handing me my success."A few years? 3 or 5 years?" I asked."That works," he responded. "Just give me time.""What guarantee you're going to do what you said?" I questioned.I shouldn't just believe and trust Valerian easily. He showed me what he's capable of doing and he's really good at deceiving.I should know that."You have my words," he replied. "And I'm doing this for Elyse."I still have doubt about what he wants but hearing the name of Elyse, I know he's serious about it and truthful.I may not know a lot about them as siblings but I can tell that Valerian really loves his sister. I mean, for him to do something like this. The willingness to g
Natasha's POVMy cheeks heated up when I saw Valerian's hand on my waist.I cleared my throat as I quickly stand up straight and moved away from him like as if I was electrified.I went back to the chair and sat down."What was that?" I heard Valerian ask.I looked up at him and saw that his eyes are focused on the front of his laptop."What was what?" I asked back, playing dumb.Valerian suddenly looked up at me. I quickly averted his gaze.He creased his forehead at me. "You have amnesia now?"I furrowed my eyebrows. "What?""What you just did, Natasha. Being clingy out of nowhere.""What?" I automatically reacted. "I'm not being clingy.""Then what was that? You suddenly realized you don't hate me anymore?" he retorted.I heaved a sigh. "When I asked you if Elyse go here, you said yes. It has benefits to show every people here that we're really serious about each other. The news will surely reach Elyse and as you've said, she will be delighted."Valerian nodded as he stood up."Whe
Natasha's POVIt's been 15 minutes of dead silence after Valerian said what he said.I'm not naïve, I know exactly what he meant by that phrase he just said to me and I don't know what to respond. Shit, I can't even formulate a single word.And the worst part is that I don't know why I'm the one who is embarrassed. I can feel how hot my cheeks feel right now and how my heart is beating really fast in my chest.Valerian on the other hand didn't say anything anymore after that. He went back to work-- typing something on his laptop.Maybe he's really busy because seems like he put away the thought of him punishing me for disobeying what he said and he just continued to work.Valerian already has all this grand wealth and yet he is still this hardworking.He just knows what's the secret ingredient of success, and that is hard work.There are sudden knocks on the door.I thought it was his secretary again but the door opened revealing Elyse."Hi!" she greeted.Her face lit up upon seeing m
Natasha's POV"So, Natasha, I'm really curious about how you and Valerian met," Ezra asked as he flashed a smile.Ezra has this boyish, boy-next-door type of smile so I can't help but wonder how old is he.Is he the same age as Valerian? Because if yes, then it's definitely not obvious.Vampires are indeed good at concealing how old they really are.I feel like Elyse is also old too but she seems and looks like we just have the same age.I smiled at Ezra and hope that it was not an awkward smile.I repeatedly cursed inside my head.I wish I have prepared for a situation like this but I didn't know there were come a day when I would get interviewed by Valerian's friend. I guess I have to prepare answers too in case I get asked where I am, my family, or something related to that question. Especially if I get asked by Elyse. I'm just glad she hasn't asked me anything like that yet.I took a deep breath first to calm my nerves down because I feel so tense.Well, who would have not gotten
Natasha's POVValerian heaved a sigh. Probably because of the frustration Elyse and Ezra have brought him."Yeah, it's disgusting to think about it but you know it's true," Ezra said referring to what he just said about what me and Valerian will going to do if they leave.Elyse groaned. "Ugh, stop!""But you know I'm right, right?" Ezra insisted."Yes." Elyse agreed as she laugh too. "Maybe we should really leave now before Valerian kills us and to give them some privacy.""I am really going to do that if you two won't stop," Valerian warned.His voice came out cold and full of authority.Ezra signaled Elyse to zip her mouth.These two, especially Elyse, have been saying to stop but they actually never really did. They just continued to tease us again and again and argue about stopping.I could just draw a breath at their antics."Fine, we're going to stop now." Elyse finally said probably because it really shows now that Valerian is already pissed off."But aren't you really going to