**Elora's POV**I squirmed on the bed as the ray of sunlight radiating through the window hit my face.With a groan, I stood up and rubbed my eyes as a throbbing headache came. I closed my eyes to endure the pain, but the events that happened last night flashed through my head. Anger surged through me and I clenched my fists. How dare that scumbag touch me?I quickly got down from the bed and rushed to the bathroom to take my bath. I will make sure he doesn't escape this time around. He had already proven himself to be a dickhead, and I'll make sure he pleads for death and never see it.As the cold water ran down my body, another memory flashed through my head. It was about Damon. I remembered how I tried to force myself on him and groaned.“Why did I do what I did? I'm so embarrassed!” I exclaimed and covered my face. How am I going to face him today after everything that happened yesterday?My hatred for Lucien grew. When I was done bathing, I stepped out. The maid had already selec
**Zora's POV**“What!” I and Lucien exclaimed at the same time. She tricked us! Elora fucking tricked us!I looked up to meet her eyes, which held nothing but hate for us. Lucien had come to meet me that morning and asked that we moved immediately. He narrated how he had gotten caught and beaten by Damon, who later ordered for him to get thrown into the dungeon.He was able to dodge the guards and escape and now, we are in a mess again. She had acted like she was fooled, and brought us here.“What? Are you surprised that your stupid plan didn't work?” She scoffed.I knew the only thing to do at this time was to bring ourselves low and beg for her forgiveness without giving ourselves out. I can't work in the coal mine. It's like the most horrible place of torture in the whole pack.“We're sorry if you think we're trying to fool you, but please, don't take us to the coal mine. We never knew it would go this far,” I pleaded and slowly nudged Lucien to plead too.“She's right. We never w
**Elora's POV** “Scrub harder! You aren't doing it the right way!” I snapped at Lucien and Zora, whom I had taken from the coal mine to aid in cleaning up my room, with handkerchiefs. “There are brooms and mop sticks that we can use, Luna. This one is pure torture.” Lucien complained. “Exactly. I want you to feel pain. I haven't even started. You two will pay for everything you've done to me.” I said and they exchanged glances. I know they might be thinking that I'm punishing them because of the drugs and stuff, but that's not it. I'm using that as an excuse to get my Revenge. My revenge for the pain they cost me; for the sword they pushed through my chest and for how they brutally ended my life. I glared at Lucien and Zora, still seething with anger at the memories of what they had done to me. I knew that they were sorry, but their apologies were not enough to erase the pain they had caused. It was something that would never be accepted. “We're genuinely sorry, your highness. We
**Author's POV**“If you play your cards well, you won't get caught.” Dexter told Elder Brent, who after the meeting with Elora got scared and had come to meet Dexter in his place.“You don't understand, beta Dexter. When she was talking, her gaze was lingering on me. I swear, she is suspecting me.” He complained.“Why are you acting like a coward? She is just an eighteen-year-old girl!” Dexter snapped.“She isn't just an ordinary eighteen-year-old girl. She is an eighteen-year-old with power and unquestionable authority. What she says is what people do. Aren't you scared of that kind of person?” Elder Brent asked.“It would be a shame and an abomination for me to be scared of a child I watched grow up.” Dexter snapped. “Look, Brent, you've already started this game and there is nothing like quitting now. I will repeat myself, if you play your game well, you won't get caught.” He stated.This was why he liked Elder Matt. If Elder Matt was the one given the task, he would have done it
“What! You're terminating the contract?” Mr. Watson asked.“You suggested it.” Elora answered calmly and he kept quiet. “Wait, Mr. Watson, did you think your company has anything to offer to my father? Were you taking me for a fool? If you think I have no idea about the worth it my father's company then you're wrong. Your company has added nothing to our success so far. The only thing it has added is pain, betrayal and fraud.” She snapped and he moved back from her.He didn't know how she got to find out about his exploits in the company. It was one of those things that had been in their contracts but not disclosed to him. That wasn't like Elora at all. Her parents owned many properties throughout New York and they were quite rich enough to do without them. They even kept several mansions themselves and have a lot of money. "Elora, this is business. I'm just trying to make sure we're both well served by this deal.”It was an obvious lie and she didn't buy into it. "You call fraud bus
**Lucien's POV**"Zora, how much longer do we have to endure this?" I asked, my voice strained with exhaustion. "I can't handle working in this mine any longer. We barely get any food and are worked to the bone. We need to escape." I had reached my limit, tired and famished after long hours of grueling labor. I couldn't take it anymore and needed to escape. I knew that Zora had been thinking of a plan to get out of the mine, so I decided to confront her.Zora looked at me with a steely gaze, her expression unreadable. "Lucien, you need to be patient. I'm thinking of a plan, but it's not easy. Escaping from this mine is dangerous, and we need to be careful."I shook my head in frustration. "I understand that, but I can't keep working like this. We need to leave, and soon."Zora sighed, her eyes softening slightly. "I know it's hard, Lucien. But we can't just leave without a plan. We need to be smart about this. And besides, I have another reason for staying."I raised an eyebrow in s
**Zora's POV**My heart sank to my stomach the minute she uttered those words. I exchanged shocked looks with Lucien and faced Elora.“You want us to walk out with you naked?” I asked.“Was something in my mouth when I said it the first time?” She rolled her eyes.I can't do something like this. Walking out naked is the worst form of punishment, and something I won't do. What about people that have looked at me with respect? What of those I'm higher than? Is this how they would watch us walk around… naked?“I can't walk around naked, Elora. This is inhuman treatment!” I snapped and she chuckled.“You can't walk around naked, you say? But you can fuck naked, right?” She asked.“That one is different, Elora. You can't punish us this way. Besides, we did nothing wrong. We were only exploring our wildest fantasies.” I said and she took slow strides to where I sat. Before I could open my mouth to speak, she slapped me… hard! I instinctively placed my palm on my cheek as it stung from the i
**Elora's POV**After they passed out, I gestured for the guards to pick them up and return them to the dungeon. When they had done that, I addressed the people before they dispersed.“May I ask a question, Elle?” Damon requested and I nodded.“Go ahead.”“What exactly did Lucien and Zora do to you? I know they did the wrong thing by having sex when they were supposed to be working but I have a feeling there is more to this punishment they're receiving.” He inquired and I scoffed.“I don't think I owe you any explanation, Damon.” I answered coldly and he smiled.“I know but I'm just curious. You're acting like they've done something terrible to you in the past.” He insisted and I sighed.“You do not know half of it. Well, I think you've overstayed your welcome. It's already late, so you can leave.” I drawled and walked away.“That was harsh.” Ava, my wolf scolded me.“He was poking.” I replied, trying to justify my attitude towards him.“Because he cares about you. He wouldn't have as