I jolted from fright, but Keres clung tightly, holding me in place. He did not try to make himself look presentable; instead, he only scowled at a woman sitting in the car across from us, who in turn stared at us with an amused expression.She was crazy beautiful and reminded me of some ancient deity I read about at school for English literature. She has fair, flawless skin and large, bright green eyes. Everything regarding her facial structure was in proportion: high cheekbones, full, plump maroon lips, and perfectly sculpted thin eyebrows. A curvaceous hourglass body and rich amber-coloured hair. As I met her eyes, I noticed her pupils were elongated and her irises had black lines in them, very much like that of a bush viper's eyes."Could you not wait at the mansion like a fucking normal guest? It's not eleven yet!" Keres spat angrily as he flashed his watch."Oh, I was, but when you weren't coming out of the car, I had to meddle. We can't let you desecrate the prince's mate with y
***Laura's POV***My mind was in a whirr as everything rushed through my thoughts all at once. It was so good to see Bethany. Keres also took me to see Jacob. When he saw me, he cried his eyes out while he held me tightly. Jerry's people seemed to be everywhere, so that, too, wasn't a long visit, but it was enough to let him know I was fine, and we put everything under the bridge.Seeing that I was cursed to be reunited with that devil, I had to rectify and amend a few things. As guessed, Bethany had told the whole world about our exchange in the cubicle. Keres advised me to tell my friends that everything that happened was of Michael's design.Michael intended to ruin Jerry's name after the whole incident with him and Amber at the show. My ex forced me to accept Jerry as my new boyfriend. It was he who bruised and beat me that morning when I left the apartment so early, then coerced me to blame it all on Jerry. I also told them that it was Michael and Amber who ruined my face. In the
**Jeremy's POV**"It's been weeks! Fucking weeks, and still nothing!" I screamed as my scouts, trackers, and hunters stood before me with their heads bowed and trembling."Your Highness—""SHUT UP!" I roared, grabbing the arrogant prick’s neck as I fought to contain my wolf. Drud was ripping away the last bit of power I had over him. He wanted blood. He was ready for murder, and I knew he would kill these poor unsuspecting bastards without hesitation. My wolf nearly succeeded last week when a smart-ass servant suggested I relax and let them do their job. My phone rang; I looked at the caller ID and snorted. It was my mother..."GET OUT!" I shouted, revealing my fangs, and released the lucky fucker. Two scouts grabbed him and scampered out of the room, fearing for their lives. I looked at the phone and cursed to myself in disdain. It kept on ringing. She was fucking one of those people who would let it ring until the network bloody dropped it on her."What is it, mother?" I hissed as I
My baby is in the arms of a frantic, wailing Bethany. I could only see her back, but she looked well-taken care of and healthy, dressed in a beautiful, exorbitant floral dress. If Bethany had not screamed her name, I might have mistaken Laura for another woman.I turned my attention to the other men standing in the diner; correction, vampires. The manner in which they stood was as though they were guards on the lookout. I then smelled a familiar stink of death. I turned my gaze only to see Keres looking at me with a massive, smug expression. What the fuck is going on? I swear if he was the one who hurt or kidnapped her, I will—Bethany was hysterical, but her new lover comforted her and calmed her down from the side. Luckily, it was still early and not many customers had started coming. One of the guards whispered in Keres' ear, “My lord, Hans saw three of the king's hunters.” The vampire’s eyes widened in fear, and he quickly approached Laura."My honeycomb, we can't be out here for
**Liam's POV**It has been nearly seven weeks, and Laura is still missing. I've exhausted all my resources to find her, but nothing! Whichever fucker kidnapped her was a master at covering his or her tracks. Why, though? Who would want to hurt Laura? She had no one except Bethany and Jacob. Even her ex didn’t bat an eyelid when I told him she had been abducted.That arsehole has been scarce as well; I saw him a few times at clubs and my other restaurants, messing around with women, including my staff, and then one day he simply vanished. Did he have something to do with Laura's disappearance? No, he would not have been able to cover up his scent so masterfully. It was definitely a non-human who preyed on my baby.I scanned the reservations list Bethany threw on my desk an hour ago. Tomorrow evening, we have a large wedding to cater for. Coincidentally, it's for werewolves. As if I hadn't had enough of them prowling about, which reminds me. That redheaded prick stopped coming by here a
***Laura's POV***As I hold onto Keres, Jerry's face vividly plagues my mind. My thoughts should be spiraling with all the fantasy crap I have just heard, but my fear of that monster has completely overshadowed everything else. I could only envision how he would react once he found me. The things he might do to me. "Oh, how my broken heart shatters further seeing you like this. If I could, I would have taken the opportunity to keep you hidden for my own selfish reasons, but I can't, my dear honeycomb." I looked up to meet Keres' yellow eyes. He seems conflicted as he exhibits a woeful smile whilst cupping my face. "There is some benefit for you to being reunited with your mate. Once you complete the err, pairing ceremony, the seal that has been cast on you will break. Your true form will be revealed and, in turn, your beautiful face and eye will be restored." I stared at him, utterly dumbfounded. I had already accepted my eye to be gone forever. Now this hope... Then again, do I