Isabelle
My eyes felt heavy as I tried to open them, the softness of the surface underneath me was surprisingly new as though I was on a bed. I could feel the particular race in my heartbeats once I realized someone's presence beside me. I tried to move but my body felt trapped under a heavyweight that would crush me if I moved any further.What if they have caught me? No!No!No! I can't let it happen, I need to run away before they kill me. I need to...Before the completion of my thoughts the fear that'd consumed me lifted the weight over my body, I opened my eyes and shot up straight. Panic rushed through my veins before I could even take in my surroundings.My hands shook and my eyes began tearing up, the thought of what they might do to me made my heart sink in fear. I clutched the silk bed sheets tightly, the thought of processing the surrounding didn't come to my mind. Fear--It was the only thing I could feel."Kaden, She's awake ," A voice that came from the side of the room was what broke my daze. My stare moved to where the sound had come from.I spotted a guy standing at the corner of the room.Who is Kaden? What if he's one of them?More tears rolled down my cheeks, my heart thundered against my chest. I moved back till my back rested hit the headboard. I could not control my overwhelming fear.The first sob escaped my mouth, "Please don't kill me, please," I shielded myself.Suddenly I felt a light touch on my hand, the contact made me flinch but the person didn't move their hand. Whoever it was, his touch was very gentle. Too gentle to consider it to be one of my captors but again, I couldn't get myself to relax.The small sobs constantly left my mouth and my body shook due to the impact.I felt the dip on the side and my breathing got caught in my throat but then I heard a soothing voice speaking, "Shh...You're safe, no one is going to hurt you,"My body reacted on its own, and I found myself raising my head to look at the person. It took me a moment to recognize him, he looked very familiar, and the memory of what had happened in the forest crossed my mind.He was the one who'd saved me from those unknown animals."You won't hurt me?" I questioned, though it was even lower than a whisper he seemed to hear it, and his answer came almost instantly."Yes, I won't hurt you, Isabelle," For some reason my name falling from his mouth felt like the frigid ice inside of me had thawed. I could not tear my gaze away from him.Could he be lying to me? He saved me once but what if he turns out evil like them too?"You are not lying to me? Are you?" I sniffled wiping my tears with the back of my hand, I still hadn't moved an inch from my place. Even though he indicated no danger I was still unable to fully trust him."I'm not lying to you, Angel," He cooed his hand moved to caress my cheek, he gently wiped my tears with the pad of his thumb. His touch caused a spark to spread throughout my body and I found myself leaning into it whilst my eyes closed on their own."Do you know me?" His question made me open my eyes, there was a hopefulness in his voice but I couldn't comprehend why. Was I supposed to know him? How could I when I was locked in that cell for my entire life?I slowly shook my head, looking at his face to properly understand why he'd asked me the question.His expression dropped and something flashed his eyes. He looked...sad?"But he's your..." The guy standing at the corner of his room began saying something but he motioned his hand toward him to stop."Jason, don't!" His tone held authority but it wasn't harsh or anything that could terrify me.I mindlessly glanced between the two males who exchange a look, I tried to sum it up but couldn't understand anything."I'm Kaden," He turned out to face me, and extended his hand toward me.Kaden...Hesitantly I put my hand on his one and he lightly shook it. A soft smile splayed across my lips as the quick memory of me and my dad doing it flashed in front of my eyes.Kaden seemed to have noticed it and I saw his lips twitching up only the slightest bit but enough to make it apparent."Thanks for saving my life, Kaden," I offered him a small smile."You don't have to thank me for something I did for myself," He smiled back. I was confused about his words but I didn't think about it much.A few minutes of silence set between us but then he spoke again."Isabelle?" His tone was gentle, the gentlest tone anyone had ever used on me."Yeah?" I spoke."What were you doing in that forest?"His question stilled my body, and the blood in my veins didn't seem to flow anymore. All the horrendous memories came back like a frantic wave swashing at the shore before crushing everything down to mere particles.The tears swam their way back to my eyes and my breathing became heavier. I bit the inside of my cheek to prevent myself from crying out loud. I wanted to hide myself somewhere as the feeling of them being near me returned."I-I...was...I-I,""You don't need to talk about it if you don't want you," Kaden quickly added, there was an edge of panic in his voice and his expression was laced with worry.A knot formed in the middle of my chest watching the care in his eyes. Was it for me?I slowly nodded and hugged my knees pulling them closer to my chest, my gaze got settled on the plain white bed sheet.The soft material of the dress against my hands was what made me realize that my clothes had been changed, I pulled back and inspected the material of the long purple gown I was wearing.Noticing my expression, Kaden decided to help me out, "It's my sister's," He spoke, "I'll get you some clothes from the mall, tomorrow,"Mall?"What's a mall?" I questioned out of curiosity and surprise took over his countenance, I could tell he hadn't expected me to ask this question. Did I ask something wrong?"Um...A Mall is where you get to buy things for yourself or anyone. Such as clothes and other items," He explained, not even a small trace of annoyance was there in his voice."Oh," I responded, and quietly tested the word on my tongue.Moments passed before he spoke again, "Here's your dinner,"He handed me a plate served with different types of food, I didn't know most of their names but since they smelt good I just eat it without any complaints. But I could only finish half of it before I handed it back to him."You only eat a small portion," He stated, his eyes looking at the plate and then at me."I'm not used to eating much," I said the truth. The mere portions of food I used to get were even smaller than what I had just eaten and didn't look this appetizing too. It was some weird kind of toast and plain water.Kaden's jaw tightened and he let out a sigh, "How many times you used to get food in a day?" He questioned."Two," I spoke."Oh," I noticed his hand forming a fist, and before the fear could take over me and make me cower away from him he noticed my expression and released his fist."You don't need to be scared of me," He spoke and lifted his hand brushing away a few pieces of my hair strand to tuck it behind my ear, "I won't hurt you."I could nod at his words and then he stood up."I'll be at the next room," He announced, "If you need anything or face any problem just tell me,"I nodded again but the uneasiness was there. I didn't know if I was safe or not. They could come anytime and take me with them again.Kaden must have sensed my tension, so he just bend down to cup my face in his hands."You're safe here, don't worry," He whispered, "There are guards everywhere, none can hurt you. You will be fine."His words give me the assurance I needed even though it wasn't enough to give me a night of peaceful sleep but at least I could adjust for now."Thank you, Kaden," I sighed out, and smiling he leaned to press his lips against my forehead. The satisfaction ran down my veins in seconds and my body relaxed."Goodnight, Angel.""Good night."Kaden"Why didn't you let me tell her? Are you planning on keeping it a secret that you are her mate?" Jason's voice was propelled in disbelieve."I'm not planning on keeping it a secret, but didn't you just see her condition? She's scared for her damn life! Jason," I nearly shouted. I usually wasn't this impatient but having my mate in the room next to mines, her smell all over my hands yet not being able to hold her and keep her closer to me felt like overwhelming torture."But you know, if you don't tell her she might not understand the bond," Jason spoke out."She can and she will," My sister Cassandra took the cue to speak, "She didn't pull away from Kaden even for once, that means she can feel it true but doesn't have any knowledge about it."You weren't there in the room then how do you know that?" Carter spoke out the question in my mind and Cassandra let out a small chuckle."Do you think Kaden would hav
IsabelleThe rays of the morning sun fell on my face. I slowly opened my eyes and sat up. The atmosphere around felt comfortable, and as my eyes moved to the spot of the figure sitting on the couch I felt my body relaxing in a split second."Good morning," Kaden smiled and walked over to me."Good morning," I replied.He smiled and sat in front of me, his smell instantly wafted into my nostrils. He smelt of something woodsy and the faint hint of vetiver was there enough to make it noticeable."Did you sleep well?" He questioned, his hand moved to gently caress my cheek.It had been long since anyone did that..."Yes," I nodded unable to hide the surprise, his touch had sent a whole wave of spark thought out my body.He seemed to notice the goosebumps on my skin and I could see something flashing in his eyes but it went covered anyway."Your breakfast will be brought here at any minute,
Isabelle I looked at the bunch of clothes that Cassandra pulled out of bags one by one, I could only watch in astonishment. From the past ten minutes, she was unpacking the clothes, they were now almost piled up on the bed like a small mountainIt was near evening, I had been waiting for Kaden since he'd told me that he would show me around his mansion, although it wasn't evening yet I didn't know why there was strange anticipation bubbling inside of me. As if I was almost getting impatient to see him but I wasn't unpleasant with Cassandra's presence, she was nice and her behavior reminded me of my own sister whose memory was now all a blur but some fragments were still there."And this one, I told the designer to make this especially for you." She smiled and pulled out a purple vibrant dress, I could not really identify the fabric but it looked shinier than silk and lighter than tulle."It's really pretty," I exclaimed, my eyes looking at the embellishments i
Isabelle.It had been a few days since I'm living with Kaden and his family. Apart from Kaden, I'd gotten close to Cassandra. Jason and Carter were also friendly but they remained busy with their work most of the time.Cassandra had given me a few books, I could read them quite nicely-- Even though I had remained locked in one single room for most of my life and my vocabulary was limited, with Cassandra's help I was getting to learn new words. The maids in the previous castle were helpful towards and that is the reason why I could learn to read.Currently, I was reading a novel, and from what Cassandra had told me--It was a romance novel. I still was new learning about it, but all I knew about was that a hug and a kiss on the forehead were a sign of intimacy. I couldn't understand much, but in the books, it stated that sensing that bubbling feeling in the abdomen and the warmth in the chest was something related to a close connection between two
IsabelleThe evening of the next day passed with me waiting for Kaden, I'd expected him to come back but he hadn't yet. There was an awkward emptiness existing within me as if all the particles of my body were craving to see him but he was not here yet.Thick opaque clouds were covering the sky and the drizzling rain was there too, the sound of the thunders was permeating an unknown fear as if unlocking the doors of my memories. Today seemed like that night....the same clouds and the darkness as if the monsters would crawl back again to snatch everything from me.My breathing became shallower, the tears began blurring my vision as the screams of my mom and dad banged against my ears, The horror-filled eyes of my sister. I covered my ears with my hands, the pure terror that's seeped inside made my heart beat faster.I couldn't breathe.The thunders got louder and louder.The first sob slipped past my lips, the tears now making a mess.Everything aroun
IsabelleThe soft caressing on my cheek was what made me wake up, I slowly opened my eyes but soon as the sunlight peeking through the curtains hit my face I closed them and buried my face into something soft and warm.A manly chuckle made the quick recognition pass my mind and I found out that it was Kaden's neck I had made my small hiding spot from the harsh sun rays."Good morning," He whispered closer to my ear causing the shiver to run down my body."Good morning," I mumbled making no more to get up."Sleep well, Angel?" He asked."Uh-huh, I hadn't slept this peacefully for years," I admitted snuggling closer to his body, his body heat was too comfortable to stay away from."You can sleep with me from now if you want to," His offer was what made me look at him, "Really?" I was surprised, I hadn't expected him to say this but it made me feel happier and more likely relaxed."Of course, but onl
IsabelleKaden, I, Cassandra, and others were going somewhere. Currently, I didn't know where we were going, nor I had bothered to ask since the scenery and calming winds that were coming through the window of the car were something I hadn't relished for long.Carter was driving the car and Cassandra was sitting beside him. I and Kaden were sitting in the back, the whole time I could feel his gaze that was fixated on me since the start."Where are we going?" I asked, glancing back at Kaden."To the lake," He answered, "The scenery there is beautiful especially in the evening, I'm sure you'd like it.""How far is it?""Not much, it might take only a few more minutes to reach there."I nodded and settled my gaze outside the window again. It felt nice as if I was getting closer to nature. A few moments passed that slowly turned into minutes before Carter stopped the car. Kaden helped me get down and held my hand as we
IsabelleIt'd been two days since I was staying in Kaden's room, I thought it was going to be only the night I was going to be staying but Kaden successfully shifted all my clothes into his closet and made my stay in his room permanent. I didn't have any complaint against it since I loved his company.Kaden remained busy in the day and at that time my boredom was not long-lasting since books turned into another great companion but questions were raised within me as I didn't understand the meaning of many moments between the couples except for understanding one thing that there was intimacy hidden in it.I thought of asking Kaden but I hadn't gotten the chance till now at night. He had pulled me in his lap when he came into the room. He seemed to do that a lot as if he also liked the closeness as much as I did."Kaden, What's the Kiss they say the couples do ?" I questioned, his eyes turned a shade darker and his grip on my waist tightened.