MasukSeraphine's pov. I didn't understand why he was asking me such a question, but I knew it was a trap. Should I say the party was great or just plain?"It was nice," I found myself saying."Anything unusual happened?" he asked, his voice eerily low."No, Alpha," I said and bowed again, clutching my towel as it felt like it was going to fall from my body any second.He nodded and, without saying anything, left.Immediately the door shut behind him, I found myself letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding. He has the power to make anyone scared without even touching you. His presence alone is frightening. No wonder Kael feels threatened by him.I immediately wore my nightdress and slipped into the comfort of my bed. My mind drifted back to Ethan.What was he doing now? Was he thinking of me the same way that I am? Should I keep things going the way they're heading? Or should I stop it now? Maybe this was something I had to ask Anaya's opinion on.I didn't know when sleep came knoc
Seraphine's pov.I stared at him breathless as the realization of what I was doing hit me.Was I about to indulge him in sex? This was something I wasn't even supposed to think about with him, yet here I was trying to make the first move."Yeah, sorry about that," I mumbled, averting my gaze and focusing on the festival ahead."Hey, hey, hey,'' he hushed, holding my face and making me face him."Don't feel bad. I want this as much as you do, but we don't have to do anything you'd end up regretting by morning," he continued, trying to see reasons with me. I didn't know if I wanted to laugh or roll my eyes at his words. I mean, I was obviously the one making the move, and he thinks he wanted this more than me? My body felt hot as I stared at him. Why did he have to be so damn sexy?"I need to check on Anaya," I said and stood up, my heart racing."Did I do something wrong?" he asked."No. I want to check out how she is," I said, smacking my lips to stop them from quivering. There was s
Seraphine's pov.I stopped dead in my tracks as I turned around slowly, but surely.He was seated on the couch, his hair tousled and messy. It looked like he had just finished taking a bath. I bowed, scared."I am going to the little celebration for the maids and guards," I replied, my voice barely a whisper."And who said you could go?" he barked, his eyes not leaving my face for a second."I thought..." I started"... I agreed you could go?" he scoffed.I bit my lips harshly. I thought I would get away with this."You seem to have forgotten that you are still being punished," he blurted. I sighed in resignation. He probably will tell me to go back to my room. There was no going around it now."Sorry, Alpha. I'll go back to my room," I stated and made my way back. Just as I held the door handle, I heard his voice thunder like an order."The ceremony is sacred, so I'll let you go. But make sure nothing happens that would land you in another mess. I won't be so lenient next time," he s
Seraphine's pov.After the meal, Ethan left, leaving Anaya and me alone at the table. Anaya stared at me with her brow cocked up and a smirk playing across her lips."What?" I almost yelled, trying to look anywhere but her face."You like Ethan," she accused."I do not," I denied, not daring to look at her, lest she see the truth displayed across my face."You know I know you're lying, right?" Anaya stuck out her tongue, almost laughing.I sighed, dropping my shoulders."Yeah, he seems nice," I admitted."So you do like him?" she squealed."That is a powerful word, but I do like him as a person. He is quite easy-going," I defended, trying not to sound too interested."Okay..." she slowed, staring at me oddly.I stood up with my tray in hand, ready to start my next thing."I'll head out now. I have to check if everything is intact before the Alpha arrives," I said."Are you coming to the maid's party tonight?"I paused"There's a party? For maids?" I was genuinely surprised."And guard
Seraphine's pov. I opened my eyes widely as his cold glare made me flinch mildly. Then it dawned on me. I had been dreaming. "Are you really having a nice nap when there are other duties you should carry out, slave?" He tilted his head, glancing at me like I had a disgusting mole across my face. I immediately straightened up from the bed, not wanting to do something stupid with him being lenient with me. "Sorry, Alpha," I apologized, bowing my head, not daring to look at his face. He grunted and nodded before walking off. Weird. I rinsed myself quickly and walked over to continue my lessons with Gina. Immediately, as I entered the room, it felt like the temperature dropped a thousand degrees, and my clothes stuck to my skin, making me feel as if someone had stood me in front of the harshest sun. Gina sat on the couch, her legs crossed, as her dress lay on the floor. She smirked as our eyes met, and I felt like throwing up my guts. "How does it feel being in charge?" she aske
Seraphine's pov. I laughed. "This isn't something we would even be able to pull off," I teased her. As if remembering something, she paused. "What is it?" I asked, staring at her worried face. "I think I left my anklet in Gina's room when we went there last night to look for the bracelet,'' she said. I gave her a reassuring smile. "I am very sure you didn't lose it there. Gina would have shown it to me and probably threatened me, thinking it's mine," I scoffed, lying through my teeth. "Yeah. I don't want to make things harder for you. It seems like you're getting in a lot of trouble lately, and it wouldn't be nice if I added to your misery," she whined, her face contorting in a way that drew sympathy. "Come on, don't say that. You are the only friend I have here, and it would be great if you bothered me," I grinned. "I'll find a way to help you reduce this punishment," she promised "I think it's time I headed to my room. I don't want to be seen outside when the Alpha alread







