Author PovFleur hissed applying the medicine over his scarred chest looking concerned at how badly he was injured. While on the other hand, Gabriel was busy staring at her silently. His insides were flaring up seeing how worried she looked.He never thought anyone's little concern over the terrible injury of his can make him this happy. But the way how careful and gentle she was while applying the medicine to his wounds even though it didn't hurt him just added to his happiness.These injuries were nothing against the scars he used to get. That flogging wasn't the end of his punishment he had planned a lot to punish himself but surprisingly he didn't expect her to cry and almost beg him to stop hurting himself.Even though he knew she did it just because she couldn't see anyone getting hurt so she begged him to stop but only if he knew the truth. She did save Neil because she felt grateful to him for proving her innocence but her cries and hesitation at Gabriel's punishment were some
Author Pov"Because I liked you."Just those four words and his whole body froze in shock. He stiffen keeping his eyes on the river even though his mind went blank after hearing her. She liked him! She fucking liked him! How this can be possible?Fleur fell silent for a few seconds letting him digest this new information that he never thought was one of the possibilities. Taking a deep breath she tightened her grip over the railings before continuing."When I first met you I indeed was scared of you. But I don't know why I kept on feeling sparks whenever you were around me. I tried to ignore everything I felt for you because I thought you might not feel the same. You were always distant and cold that's why I assumed that whatever I felt for you was one-sided." She paused gulping down. While on the other hand, Gabriel kept on feeling invisible sharp daggers slashing his heart again and again. He never thought that everything he assumed about her, every judgment he made on her was a li
Author PovYes, it was true that Gabriel has decided to make Fleur his queen. Even though initially he had other plans. He thought of keeping her as his secret lover but soon he realized that her worth in his eyes wasn't this low.He realized that even if he kept her hidden the people of his kingdom will soon expect an heir from him. They will demand him to select a woman as his queen and produce an heir that could secure the future of their kingdom but the thought of touching another woman other than Fleur disgusted him.He had accepted Fleur with his heart, soul, and mind. Every fiber of his body wants only her and except her, he knew he couldn't even imagine touching another woman. Imagining is a far thing he couldn't even think of another woman. So simply letting his heart win over everything he decided to announce her as his queen to the world.He knew even Fleur didn't want to stay as his hidden lover. Even though in his mind she was more than a mistress of his but people outsid
Author Pov"That's what she asked me to inform you," Rylie said to the injured man who nodded at her making her leave the room.Neil was sitting on the bed resting when Rylie came with his food and just as Fleur told her to tell him she conveyed the exact words to him. Neil looked at the porridge and a small smile appeared over his slightly swollen lips.The wave of regret once again hit him remembering how he framed that innocent girl who not only saved his life but also made him food as a thankful gesture. With his bandaged hand he held the plate up on which the porridge bowl was settled.He gulped one spoonful of the delicious food and a sigh of contentment escaped his lips. Remembering her bright blue eyes that looked at him with nothing but worry made him chuckle lowly.He thought after betraying his king he will never be able to get that kind of look from anywhere but now he knew why his king was so much drawn to her. She had everything that could make any man love her effortles
Author PovGabriel gritted his teeth watching the head of Sicilia being gifted to him by the vampires. This never happened before. The vampires used to kill the intruder without sending anything back to the kingdom and this act of Caius was an open indication of the coming war.He motioned for Carol with his hand to throw her head into the river which Carol did. Sicilia was dead as expected but there must be a solid reason for Caius to send her head back. And the possibility of that woman spitting out something to the vampire king made Gabriel angrier.But what could she possibly tell him? Gabriel never shared anything with her. Not even a single thing. But Neil. He wasn't sure if that thick-skulled man has told her about something related to Gabriel because he already knew how much he was in love with that desperate woman.Leaning his back against his throne chair his thoughts wander off to his little woman. He already has many things to do and redeem but now this vampire matters. It
Author PovFleur bit her lower lip trying to control her silent sobs as her eyes were stuck over the man lying on the bed letting his blood coat the brown sheets. The doctors were busy trying to control his blood but to no avail. He was severely injured."It's all my fault." She whispered to herself blinking a few times letting more tears kiss her pale cheeks.It was supposed to be her laying on the bed not him. She shouldn't have ignored his warnings. She should have listened to him but because of her stubbornness, she decided to go against him.Gabriel warned her a few times to not go to the garden anymore. He asked her to stay in his chambers in his absence as after getting Sicilia's head he knew the vampires can attack them anytime. Even vampires wouldn't want to start a war.They will first try to kill Fleur without attacking the kingdom but that be to some extent. Fleur licked her lips remembering how the attack was for her but Gabriel took it over him. Even though she knew he w
Author Pov"Fuck!" Neil cursed slamming his palm against the wooden cupboard making a loud screeching sound indicating how disturbed he was as he nearly broke the wood. His emotions were overwhelmed by the time he rushed to his room.Carol's words were ringing in his ears like a broken radio. He couldn't stop himself from pondering over what he said. And somehow against his own will, he kept on hearing his heart giving a supporting hand to what Carol alleged a while ago."Impossible." He whispered to himself shaking his head, this can't be true. Him and Fleur? It's impossible! He can't feel anything for her, she's his king's woman. The woman who is supposed to be his soon-to-be queen.But somewhere in his burning heart, he knew before he could even stop himself he has already lost himself to her. The day she ailed his bleeding arm fixed everything for him, the kindness and innocence she has wrapped around herself can make any man fall for her effortlessly.She was the fallen angel but
Author's PovA contented breath escaped his lips keeping his stoic yet tender look fixated on her angelic face. Her ocean eyes were closed shut depriving him of the right to watch them to his heart's content. But the notion of her face was enough for him to feel a weird kind of tranquility in his heart.After exchanging a palatable kiss with her he embraced her tiny frame in his rugged arms letting her rest her head against his hard chest, she had no idea when did she allow the sleep to engulf her while hearing the rapid growth of his heartbeat. She never thought her closeness affects him this much.While on the other hand, Gabriel didn't permit his eyelids to close or even think of dropping the view before his eyes, he had waited too long for this to happen, and finally, she was here, in his arms with her whole will. Raising his rough long fingers, he leery swept the brunette strands of her face wanting to watch her without any barrier. Crouching his face closer to her sleepy ones he