MasukSAMIEN'S POV “Samienm!!” I could hear Lyra's shrill voice from the corridor. The door flung open and there she stood, worried.Beads of sweat cascaded down her face. In a jiffy, she flung herself at me, hugging fiercely.I was uncomfortable. She tugged too hard and tight, but I couldn't bring myself to complain.“Thank goodness you're fine! I was terrified upon hearing the news and immediately rushed down.”I nodded, managing a smile.“Hope they didn't hurt you? No bruise, or rough handling?” She scanned my body, her eyes keen.“I'm fine Lyra. Thankfully, Mark got here in time and fought them off.”“Mark?” Her eyes widened in shock. “You brought him home?”“Of course not!” My face hardened, her action replaying in my head. “Don't you dare think I've forgiven you for what you did.”Lyra giggled. I was irked. Did she think it's funny?“I'm sorry. But did you bring Mark home?”“No, I didn't. He somehow followed me home, claiming he cannot accept my decision.”“Gosh! He must truly love
SATORI'S POV Desperate was an understatement for how I felt at that moment.Mark was mine, and mine alone. Why was this so hard for him to understand? Why does he keep chasing after that cheap girl? Is there something she has that I don't?Tears welled in my eyes. I quickly wiped my face before the waters came trickling.“What's wrong?” A loud voice boomed into my ears. I jumped, startled.Vesperus. “Are you crying?” She asked, pulling towards me.I wiped my face quickly, then shook hard. “Crying? Of course not!” She stood akimbo, her face stern. “Then why do you have tears in your eyes? Tell me, what's wrong!”There was no point lying to her again. She was my friend afterall.“It's Mark?”Her countenance hardened. “Mark? What's up with him?”“Why can't he just love me? Our parents want us together but all he keeps doing is going after that good for nothing slut, Samien.”“Wait..” her eyes flickered non-stop. “You and Mark?”I nodded. “Yes.. is something wrong?”“Nothing! Nothing
SAMIEN'S POV I raised my head to see who it was.Mark.“I just asked you to let go of her!” He snapped, yanked one of them off the floor and threw him across.The others charged at him, their eyes flashing with anger. Blows upon blows landed on their faces, sending them to the floor in seconds.“Are you alright?” He rushed to my side, his hands wrapping around my shoulders. Loud winces tore through the rogues lips as they quickly made their escape.“What are you doing here?” “Is that what I get after saving you from those men?” His eyes latched on me, flickering softly. Guilt washed through me.“Thank you,” I muttered with pouted lips. “So what are you doing here?”“I couldn't accept losing you, so I followed you with the hope of convincing you.”I gasped. This was the height of desperation. Was this some sort of joke?“Is it that you've got comprehension issues or you're just been so annoying? I already made myself clear to you, haven't I?”“Please just give me one chance! That's
SAMIEN'S POV Lyra’s loud voice rang through the corridor. Without doubt, my room was her destination.The door opened just then. She stood still, a grin on her face.“How's my wonderful sister doing?” Her face burned with excitement. Suddenly, she threw herself on my bed.Boom!A loud cry rang from her lips. Her butts landed hard on the floor, inches away from the bed.I stood watching, not knowing whether to laugh or not.“Are you just going to stand there and watch me?” Pain clouded her voice.I helped her to her feet. “Sorry. You should be more careful.” “Oh please!” She rolled her eyes. “IYou shouldn't stop yourself from laughing when it's obvious you really want to.”“But—”She waved her hand, hanging it inches away from my face. “Anyways, I'm only here as a messenger.”“Messenger? Did Father send you?”Her head shook vehemently, hands akimbo. “Nahhh! It's someone else and it's a surprise.”“Is it Ryker? What is he up to this time?” I chuckled, a smile forming on my face.Agai
MARK'S POV Cold shivers ran through me. This has to be a dream.Samien surely couldn't have rejected me. I must be hallucinating.“I don't want to be with you,” She muttered, her voice resounding in the air.“Why?” The words slipped through my lips. “We've been mated by the moon goddess, why then don't you want us to be together?”“I'm to be engaged to Ryker and he's the one I want to be with. He's the one my heart has chosen.”“You and I know that's a lie. You're only doing this to save your father's reputation and not because you love him. You couldn't even look into my eyes when I asked you to.”“That's none of your business!!” She snapped. “Like I said, Ryker is who my heart belongs to.”I exhaled, my heart shattering. This was hard. I couldn't accept this, no matter how much I wanted to.“That's fine… you may go on with your engagement.” I stormed off, my eyes burning with tears.I sat in my car, my face buried in my hands. How could I accept this? Samien should have been mine.
MARK'S POV For hours, I remained on the bed, my gaze fixed on the white washed ceiling.My father's ultimatum coupled with the news of Ryker's engagement to Samien echoed in my ears.I still found it hard to believe. No! There's no way those two could be getting married.Absolutely no way.Gosh! How could this be happening? My hands ran through my face as fresh anger coursed through me.So I would lose Samien? The mere thought of it sent shivers down my spine.Tears welled in my eyes. I managed to keep them in check, my hands rubbing hard against the sheets.I grabbed my phone from the table, immediately dialing Ryker's phone. Only him could tell me the truth.The phone rang half a dozen times, then off to voicemail.I tried again. Same thing. Frustrated, I flung the phone away. A long sigh trailed through my lips as I stared into space.Samien?“Why don't you call her?” The voice whispered in my ears. A perfect idea, but only that I didn't have her number.Or perhaps a visit to her
SAMIEN'S POVI knew it! I just knew it in my guts.Kade wasn't to be trusted. Not even a single bit.On one hand was the demon I was fighting here in the pit and on the other was Vesperus.What in the world
DANE'S POVMy fist slammed against the desk.Anger rushed through me as eyes flashed wide.Mark's words echoed in my head. The audacity he had to speak to me in such a demeaning manner!How dar
SAMIEN’S POVMy eyes blinked rapidly as a lump formed in my throat. He ogled at me, lips grimly pressed.“What are you doing here?” I mumbled under my breath, anxiety between in me.“What do
MARK'S POV Something was wrong. I could tell especially from the way colour drained from Robert’s eyes when he saw Vesperus.It was almost like he knew her and was shocked at seeing her there.“Are you alright?” The words slipped through my lips as I stood by his side.“Yes I am. Why do you ask?”







