Mira's povThe castle seemed more quiet than unusual. All the servants seemed to be minding their business as they ought. Only that it was a bit strange, as they never minded their business. Walking to the hallway, I summoned the head butler over. "Is there a problem, Connor?" I asked."No madam. Everything is fine." He answered."Then, why is everyone so quiet?" I asked."I guess they have lots of things to attend to."He answered.Nodding I turned to leave but paused. "And his lordship?" He looked at me like he hadn't heard my question. "Pardon?" He said."Are you deaf or daft?" I muttered.His face bunched up in a frown, so that I knew he was hiding something.I moved closer to him threateningly, daring him to speak, as I gave him a pointed look that had him almost peeing on his pants, if the door hadn't been thrown open.Xaden filled the corridor, looking all gallant and handsome in his surcoat and tunic."What do you think you're doing?" He barked.Smiling, I walked to where he
Violet's pov"He's here." Hunter voiced."Who? Xaden?" I asked in bewilderment.His eyes locked with mine for a moment. "Aye." He nodded.Immediately, I began to walk outside, but was pulled back as fast as I had turned to leave."What?" I snapped."Are you sure you want to go to him?" Hunter asked.Vexed, I stared right back at him. "Yes. He's here for me." I said."You think?" He asked dubiously."Then why would he come here?" I asked."Why do you think so?" He scoffed.Totally pissed, I asked. "What have you done now?""Why don't we find out." He answered.Hunter nudged me towards the door where Xaden was sighted, already dismounting Shadow. He watched me closely as he made his way towards me. As soon as he got close, I felt a small wind across my face. As soon as that happened, my body suddenly became so tight it felt like I was about to burst in twos. I struggled to steady myself as I felt a hand crept close to my neck. My fingers itched to wrap my fingers around my neck. But I d
Xaden's pov"Did you find her?" I asked immediately when the door opened and Xavier and Connor walked in."No." They mumbled.I bolted to my feet, raking my hair with my hands. "Luna Sera?" I asked."She's not there either." Connor answered, while Xavier remained dead quiet."Someone must have taken her." Connor voiced."Who would dare do that?" I barked."You left her for dead." Xavier muttered, his gaze steady on mine.I saw Connor pinch his arm to stop him, but it was too late, since I already heard him.Without taking my eyes off him, I walked stealthily towards him. He stood unmoving like a brick wall. Then I poked my fingers against his chest. "What did you say?" I bit out, calmly picking each word.He remained quiet."Xavier? What did you say?""I saw what you did, Khaun. After you drank her blood, you left her almost dead." He barked angrily. " You are a changed man, My lord."I grabbed him by the throat, squeezing with all my might. The corner of my eyes twitched, my throat i
Violet's povIt was already getting dark and I had to return to Mama. I don't want her worrying about me again. But Xaden's looming figure doesn't seem as though I would be leaving anytime soon. Besides, Hunter was nowhere in sight. He was here one minute, and in another, he was gone.Where was he? Why did he leave and not confront Xaden, the object of his suspicion?"That's rich, coming from someone like you." I answered, trying to walk around him."Who's he?" He asked. "He looks familiar." "Considering all your evil ways, I'm not surprised." I scoffed."I see you have a lot to hate me for." He spits out."Don't worry, I'll be out of your park in no time, Khaun." I said."You haven't answered my question. Who was he?" He asked."Someone that hates you as much as I do." I snapped. "Out of my way!" I said to him,However, Xaden stood unmoving before me. "Mama will be worried. Please let me leave, my lord." I said."This is my ground, and I have the right to know if a strange person
Violet's pov"Who--who are you?" I stuttered."Oh, I see, he has not informed you about me." The man drawled, his voice a sweet blend of baritone."Who?" I asked."Never mind." He said. I eyed him wearily. "I mind." I answered, giving him a lopsided look. I nudged him to set me down, which he immediately did.There was something about him, which I can't place my fingers on. But it was obvious he was not the one with the dark presence since I couldn't feel it around him.I looked around for Shadow, who was huddled up in the corner of the path we were taking before the sudden scare. Shadow grunted so heavily I thought he'd pass out. Rushing to him, I said to the man. " Please get me water." He produced a wolf's skin from the bag he carried around his waist and stretched it to me. I cupped my hands and turned the water into it, as I nudged Shadows head to take a sip. He gulped the water as much as he could. Immediately he was relaxed, Shadow skittered away."Thank you." I mumbled."Yo
Violet's povElia froze when she saw me. But immediately, she scuttled into the cottage and shut the door firmly behind her.I unmounted Shadow quickly, and ran after her. I twisted the knob on the door but it wasn't budging."Elia? Elia? Please open up. I know it's you I saw." I shouted, pounding on the door."There wasn't any response from inside the cottage. Why did she run? And what was she doing here? I kept pounding on the door but she didn't open it. Exasperated, I went around the cottage and kept calling her name for several minutes, then I heard faintly. "Go away. He said I should stay away from you.""Confused, I asked. "Who said that?"Silence."Elia, you are my friend and nobody can stop me from seeing you if I want." I said.I stood outside her door for some minutes before it finally opened. I went in and opened my arms wide for her. She hesitated a while before she decided to be comforted by my hugs."I thought I'd never see you again." I whispered."He told me to keep