Chapter 15: Evaluating The Sooth.
Aylin’s pov,
A thumping sound of something pulled me out from my sweet sleep. Opening my eyelids with great difficulty, I realized I was trapped between the strong cage of Rowan’s arms, reclining over his sturdy strong chest.
It was still early as the sky was painted red and a group of birds were presenting their music to this beautiful nature. I inhaled deeply, the smell of morning dew drops entered my lungs, intoxicating me.
But why am I sleeping outside? Maybe exhaustion made me sleep here, but why was he still sleeping with me in front of the cabin? Isn’t his alpha attitude going to get wounded by sleeping in the open like this?
I tried to get up, but he only tightened h
Chapter 16: Demands and RefusalsAylin’s pov,Rowan choked over his bite as soon as I mentioned my upcoming departure. Surprised, Waylen pushed a glass full of water to vigorously coughing Rowan. He looked up, grasping air to breathe while glaring at him. Waylen retreated the glass immediately and drank himself.“But Lin, you just came. Why you need to leave this early? You haven’t even visited Avarland nor crescent pack.” Orson asked with his concern filled voice. He really looked worried, increasing the guilt inside me, watching his excitement to give a tour of these places.“Maybe it’s early, but I still have to return, right? To my people. I can’t just let rogue take control over everything and beside if the news of King’s death has already spread across the kingdom, it will be very problematic to handle them and rest of the alphas.”
Chapter 17: Unleashing The Hidden TruthAylin’s pov,I was silent, processing his words. If Vampire King is coming here, then it will be easier to deal with the complications of the condition.“How many days does he need to get here?” I knew his kingdom was far, but I didn’t want to wait a second to meet him.“At least two weeks.” I narrowed my eyes on him. His forehead was creased with concern of the unknown.“I can’t wait that long.” Pushing him from me, I turned my back to him.“I haven’t said you are going to meet him.” He jerked me, trapping me in his arms as I took a s
Chapter 18: Indifferent Thoughts My head struck, as his words were ringing in my ears, daring me to question my beliefs. I was desperately searching for some lie in his eyes, but it was nowhere to see. He was watching me with an uncertain yet calm face as he was seeping me thoroughly in his heart. My hands were shaking uncontrollably, scaring me with my upcoming, sudden future. Gathering courage, I yanked my hand from his grasp, and he let me. Still staring at me as I was his last piece of sanity left behind. His eyes were speaking instead of his mouth. Everything was suffocating for me to understand. I ran from there, pushing the door wide open. My heart was aching to turn around to see him, and I did. He didn’t move at all nor tell anyone to capture me. But he was calm as he was concerned about me.
Chapter 19: Accepting Him As a mate. His emerald eyes weren’t leaving mine. Holding my silver knife covered with red silk cloth in his hand with prideful posture, but I could peep in his heart. He was insecure about it; he wasn’t sure what I would do with his proposal. I had already lost my mom and rogues have stolen my father’s life too, leaving me an orphan in this unseen world, not knowing which way I should choose to follow my destiny. But, I never thought that the moon goddess would guide me this way by surprising me by having a mate, which I only envied others for experiencing. “Do you think you can bribe me?” He tightened his hold over my hand in possessiveness. His flickering eyes were talking a lot on behalf of him, but his mouth was shut as they had betrayed him. He took a step towards me, but sto
Chapter 20: Confessing InsecuritiesI wasn’t expecting Rowan to give me a brief tour of this enchanting forest. It was wonderful to roam here and there with no aim and just being with him. It was feeling like a tiny sun had erupted in my soul, making me more alive than I was.Everything was refreshing; the flow of wind, the chattering of birds, and the breathtaking group of deer on luscious grass. He brought me to see a special deer which is only found in this region of the world. I never read about them in the palace’s library. They must be very well secured here, away from the rest of the world.Their shining skin felt like a gold in the light of the descending Sun. Their long and strong horns make them look divine. We stopped there for a while, even after they left the place.It was so relaxing to just lay under the tree basking in the warmth of his arms watching the sun hiding in Ava
Chapter 21: Struggle To KnowI was overflowing up to the sky as Rowan gave me a chance and asked if I wanted him as his mate. I wasn’t sure how many of the alpha give their mates this kind of respectful opportunity. Maybe he gave it to me because I don’t feel the bond between us and thought I could reject him. At least he considered my feelings and accepted me with my flaws.Not experiencing the bond creates a complex inside my mind, homing a vulnerability that he will leave me one day for not forging a bond of understanding. I don’t want to lose in his eyes as a mate. I want him to be proud of me. Only his enormous hand around me was keeping me sane in this world. He wasn’t speaking much, but his hands were continuously stroking my stomach delicately.Everything seems brighter than before in
Chapter 22: Unleashing The Unknown“Aylin, you are mine. I will tell you everything which you need to know, and you don’t need to know about this matter” His constant reversal was pushing me on the corner of a hill; it was suffocating for me in the open air. If he tells me I could have helped him with whatever problem he was in, then what’s the problem if he let me know about it? What is he hiding from me?“But, Rowan, I-”“Go, rest for a while before we will have dinner together.” He didn’t let me complete and ordered in the sweetest possible tone, caressing my cheek with one hand, which wasn’t pleasant for me to listen to at all. He ignored my words and kissed my forehead longer, as he didn’t want to leave me at all. Concern was pouring out of
Chapter 23: Aftermath of Guilt And Reasoning SoulsMy hands were trembling around his shoulders while he was carrying me inside the cabin. What was wrong with me? I closed my eyes and submerged myself in his chest, not wanting to face this world anymore. He walked into the bedroom and put me down on the bed, as I was going to break if he used a paltry force.“I am really sorry, Rowan. I never wanted to harm you.” He sat beside me, stroking my forehead gently as nothing happened. I was struggling to control my tears, but his touch was daring to break every obstacle in his way to my heart.“I know. Are you alright?” His question filled me with shame. I turned away from him. Tears were dripping all over my cheeks, drawing trains behind. He lay beside me, holding me in his arms.