LOGINSeraphine's povWe knew he was giving up but said nothing. Because what does he mean by that question? We walked around the palace hoping to catch a glimpse of the Alpha, but didn't see him."What if you plead on Ethan's case when you retire for the night?" Anaya suggested. I almost burst out laughing, but I held myself in, as this wasn't a case for laughs."Why do you make it sound so easy? You think I can just walk up to the Alpha and beg him to spare Ethan? We don't even know the crime he committed. And I don't even think I would be able to stand before the Alpha without shaking like a leaf," I blurted, without hesitation.Anaya stared at me, frowning. "You want him to die then?""Of course, he isn't going to die. We just have to know what he did before even making an apology," I mumbled."But is there anything we can do?" she pleaded"There's something you must be missing. The Alpha hates me. He is only keeping me by his side for his selfish purpose and putting my life on the line
Seraphine'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







