ログインNilah's Pov "I'm not going," I said, my voice shaking with a mixture of exhaustion and disbelief, "I won’t let you force me into whatever trap she’s set up. If you want to talk to the Director, go yourself. Leave me out of your delusions." Stephanie let out a soft, broken whimper, leaning her head against Kendrick’s shoulder. "Oh, Kendrick, please don't be too angry with her. Maybe... maybe the rumors are true and she’s just too ashamed to look him in the eye. I thought I was doing the right thing by helping her apologize, but if she’d rather stay here and let your reputation suffer, then I suppose I shouldn't have tried so hard." Her words were like kerosene poured over the fire that Kendrick was already feeling. "You’re going," Kendrick hissed. He didn't give me a chance to stand. He reached out and clamped his hand around my upper arm, his grip very tight. "Let go of me! Kendrick, you're hurting me!" I struggled, digging my legs into the carpet, but the three days of star
Nilah's Pov Knock. Knock. The sound was soft, tentative and the scent was familiar. Stephanie. I locked myself inside the room since I came in, let's say, it's been around 6 hours since. A few hours of sleep and food really cleared out my brain, I felt a lot better than I felt previously. But why the hell was Stephanie here? I slid the phone under my pillow and sat up, smoothing my hair. "Come in," I said, my voice intentionally weak. The door creaked open, and Stephanie slipped inside. She had changed into a modest, cream-colored dress, looking every bit the picture of a worried friend. She carried a small glass of water, which she set on my nightstand with a sympathetic sigh. "Nilah, you look a little better," she murmured, sitting on the edge of my bed. I didn't move away, watching her with a blank expression. "I’ve been so worried. I couldn't sleep thinking about you in that basement." "What do you want, Stephanie?" I asked, skipping the pleasantries. She flinched
Nilah's Pov The maid’s eyes nearly bulged out of her head, and she began to thrash in the guards' grip. "No! Lord Kendrick! Spare me! Please, I was only…" Her voice broke into a high-pitched scream as the guards began to hoist her up and drag her toward the deeper, more secluded levels of the cellar."Please! Miss Stephanie! Miss Nilah, have mercy!" Her screams echoed off the walls, growing more frantic with every second. I watched coldly as the woman was taken outside. Kendrick didn't even look at the woman, his jaw was set in a hard line. Stephanie stood by his side, her hands clasped together near her heart as if she were witnessing something tragic. She was really tying up a loose end.Then, the screams became louder, more agonizing, filled with the sound of impact and the tearing of flesh. After a few minutes, the noise stopped. The silence that followed was heavy, thick with the scent of fresh blood and dust. One of the guards returned a minute later, his knuckles stained red,
Nilah's Pov “Nilah? How… How are you still here? Who… Who did this?” The doors to the basement suddenly opened, or more like it was kicked open and Kendrick stood at the door, his eyes wide with confusion and shock. It's been three days since I was locked in here, three days. I was hungry, weak and cold. Although as an Alpha, three days was a bit too early to feel so weak, I had just awakened, and haven't had the time to rest yet so it was taking its toll on me. I looked up at him slowly, the corner of my cracked lips pulling into a smirk, “Who did this?” I repeated, “you gave the order to lock me up in here, didn't you? Why are you acting all innocent now?” “I… I didn't… I told them to release you the next morning after you were brought in here. I… I just wanted to scare you, I know how much you hate the dark, I… I would never keep you in here for too long!” Kendrick stepped forward, his arms wrapping around me, “I thought you locked yourself up in your room all this time becaus
Nilah's Pov "No! Kendrick, please!" I screamed as two of the strongest servants in the house stepped out from the dining room. Their grips were like iron, clamping onto my biceps with a force that bruised. "You know I hate the dark! Kendrick, look at me!" He didn't look. He turned his back on me, his posture rigid and cold, while Stephanie tucked herself under his arm as if she needed protection from me. I was dragged down the hallway, my heels scuffing against the ground. Every step toward the back of the house felt like a step toward a grave. Kendrick's mother, before she died usually locked me up in a basement of their house whenever I did something wrong. Kendrick and I had actually known each other since I was found and brought to the pack. Along with Stephanie, we three were friends. It was a history that I didn't even want to think about but Kendrick knew how much I was afraid of the dark and yet... I almost laughed. If Kendrick could poison me, then locking me in the da
Nilah's Pov I stayed on the floor for a few seconds, feeling the heat blossoming on my cheek. Slowly, I pushed myself up and touched the corner of my mouth and looked at my fingers; there was a smudge of red. It didn't hurt as much as it should have, but my skin was sensitive. I knew it would be red by morning. "What did I do?" I asked, my voice coming out low, almost a whisper. I looked up at him, forcing my eyes to stay their usual dull shade. "What did I do to deserve a slap like that, Kendrick?" "Let me out! How dare he slap us?! Let me out!" My wolf slammed herself against the mental gate, clamouring to be released. But I shook my head; it wasn't time to come out yet. "What did you do?" Kendrick repeated, bringing me out of my thoughts. "You caused trouble, Nilah! I just got off the phone with the Director of the research lab. He heard the rumors. Everyone has heard them!" I blinked, confused. "What rumors?" "Don't play dumb with me!" he spat. "The word out there is that yo
Nilah's Pov The tension in the hallway was so thick it felt like a physical weight, pressing against my chest as I stared down the two girls who claimed to be my sisters. Their claws were fully extended now, the black tips gleaming under the blue vines of the ceiling. They looked ready to shred me
Nilah's Pov I stood there, rooted to the spot, my heart hammering against my ribs. "Asher, This place is so... beautiful." I whispered, my eyes tracking the pulsing blue vines that seemed to breathe along with the castle walls. Asher’s hand settled briefly on my shoulder, his expression strippin
Nilah's Pov The drive was silent, the only sound I could hear was the chirping of birds and also the engine of the car. I leaned my forehead against the cool, tinted glass of the window and beside me, Asher sat like silently, a serene expression on his face. What am I doing? The question loop
Nilah's Pov "Lord Asher. It's you…” Kendrick stared, shocked. “I've been waiting for you for quite a while now, I didn't see you coming so I decided to come out, only to hear that my guest is being accused of having sexual relationships with my guard. How did that happen right under my nose? Es







