"Pancakes or toast?"My sleepless eyes moved toward her and I mumbled with a small smile."Anything would be fine."She nodded and turned her back towards me as she mixed the batter of pancakes. I was never a picky eater. Though there were times when I threw some tantrums here and there for not eating the time I had to spend caged in Xerxes's pack, I came to realise the worth of the food. Of course, I would if it meant eating once in three days, not full but only two slices of bread with a glass of water.Xerxes was a cruel male, his antics, his ways, his words, everything about him was horrendous. Sometimes, I wonder if he ever felt any remorse or guilt for anything he did to me. It was torturous for me, but never he batted a lash on my condition. Instead of pain, my bloodied body caused him immense pleasure, my sufferings caused him joy. What deeds I had done to get him as my moon blessed, only God could know that."Katty!"I wanted to laugh, ironic how my brother used to call me th

“Aconite is more poisonous for hibernated wolves than a normal one. I need to get more of her blood sample for further clarifications.”“About the cure? Isn’t there anything of that sort?” My voice shattered at the end. When I finally got my freedom, my life was giving up on me. James hummed, flipping through pages of the book. His eyes glued on particular words, assessing, he mouthed the words silently as he nodded understanding the meaning before looking to my left.“Aconite is a poison. There is no specific antidote for Aconite poisoning. In primitive medical sciences, dehydrated borax is mentioned for the management of aconite poisoning. I have some stored in the hospital, but it is not a permanent solution.” James explained and my fists clenched and my head lowered. Augustus tensed beside me. “There have to be something, some plant, herb, anything at all. Every poison has its cure.” Augustus tried to reason. A sigh of defeat left my throat. Of course, I was born pathetic, and I

Love was a dangerous emotion, it always was, even when I despised it most, I was slowly coming to admire the word again. Xerxes’s sick love had morphed into an obsession, and I was suddenly having flashbacks of my past. I was holding onto a piece of me I desperately wanted to let go of. My efforts to start over and leave my past behind were all in vain. He scared me. Terrorised me. Ironic how the mate I thought I was in love with was the sole reason that made me feel the hatred that much. My body felt overly exhausted, my limbs aching, the back of my spine screaming with agony as I adjusted myself in the seat. His warm hand clasped against my thigh as his touch assured me.“Sleep. We’ll be there shortly.” His whispered words stirred a wave of calmness in me. And I shockingly closed my heavy lids. The weather outside looked delicate, reminding me of the days I missed the most. Spring was my favourite time of the year. The sun's rays were warmer, and the air was soft. Golden hues chirp

“How do I look?”I twirled around wearing a baby blue dress that surpassed just a few inches below my knees. Augustus turned to adjust the cuffs links on his raven shirt when his body visibly tauten. The blue of his irises darkened to resemble the depth of the oceans before his eyes shamelessly raked over my body. “Beautiful,” the phrases were uttered from his soul, I could feel it. My cheeks crimsoned. No matter how daring I tend to become, his frivolous praise always left me shy like a mere pup who receives a heartwarming remark from her mate. I was still that female, who was happy with what was given to her.I smiled to hide my embarrassment for I slowly raised my finger to tuck the strand of my hair behind my ears. My naive action had Augustus fisting his palms as he once more assessed me from head to toe. “So, when is your guest arriving?” To hide my flushed flesh, I tried to change the topic. The tension between us was apparent, illicit yet I craved him like Eve craved the fr

Sitting at touching distance from him made me realise how much closer danger was getting. Kai knew my whereabouts which would mean Xerxes wasn’t far. The thought itself was frightening in a soul-shuddering way. My heart was barely at ease. I couldn’t even hear Augustus and Kai conversing. Future alliance. Alliance where Augustus would suffer for my runaway. What was I ought to do now? I couldn’t face Xerxes for I couldn’t handle his wrath. He brought pain and suffering and the fact that Kai had witnessed the proximity of Augustus and me, was going to bring hell on Earth. The hell that would burn me. My body shivered. Kai’s eyes were enclosing on me now and then, there were provoking words that he was telling me through his eyes. And now, I couldn’t think straight as I gulped and grabbed Augustus’s shirt tugging it. “I-I need to use the bathroom,” I mumbled, avoiding his eyes. I shouldn’t lie to him but I couldn’t tell him the truth for that would bring him more suffering. Sensing m