Chapter 51SEBASTIAN’S POVLast night, I wanted to go see Brianna and tell her that I didn’t mean to hurt her by keeping her in the cell. Or subject her to whatever ill treatment Hermes had made her and the other Omega slaves at that auction pass through. Tell her that on the bright side, I only wanted to protect her. I was sure she might find it hard to believe for now. But with time, she’ll understand that it was for the best.But Catherine’s delicate state last night and the countless calls and messages we received from worried guests at the anniversary party tied me down. I devoted many hours to looking after her and responding to messages and calls. It wasn’t easy explaining to them that the issue that happened last night was just a mere husband and wife misunderstanding. But I did my best.As I expected, the incident last night became a top story on the front page of the morning paper, with the headline: “Celebratory Night Takes Unexpected Turn: Alpha King Sebastian and Wife Cla

CHAPTER 53BRIANNA’S POVI meant every bit of everything I said to Sebastian minutes ago. It was for the best. It was the right choice. Even though it did hurt me a bit. I won’t deny I was having feelings for him. But I have to cage and bury those feelings deep inside me for good before they burst out and I end up regretting. I couldn’t have him falling in love with me when our love seemed impossible. When my past was still haunting me. When his wife had her grip tight on my neck. I just couldn’t let him.After hearing his reason for not letting me leave, I felt lost. I didn’t know how to react or what to believe. Or what to think. It was all too overwhelming for me. Could he be telling me the truth, or was he just making it all up to keep me here? But he didn’t seem like the kind of person who would lie for his benefit. He was more than that.I paced back and forth inside the cell, like a mad scientist. I groaned, clenching my teeth until my jaw started to ache. I ran my fingers thr

Chapter 55SEBASTIAN’S POV“How long will the funeral service last?” Catherine asked while seated on the edge of the bed.“In the text message, it said it shouldn’t take more than three days,” I replied, looking at myself in the mirror as I slipped on my suit jacket.When an Alpha King passes away, the funeral services typically last for two or three days as the case may be. On the first day, family members, other Alpha Kings, and important guests gather. The second day is dedicated to the wake-keeping and ceremonial customs, which take place the day before the main event. During this time, candles are lit, incense is burned, and other symbolic rituals are performed to the moon goddess, asking her to accept the king’s soul and honour him as a king in the afterlife. On the final day, the main event takes place. The body is laid to rest on the ground. Eulogies and tributes are given, and after the closing remarks, a gathering will be held at his castle for a reception.Nolan was a fool.

Chapter 57SEBASTIAN’S POVI had a black eye and my side hurt from the punches Hermes landed on me. He did hurt me. But I was satisfied to know I hurt him more. When I return to the castle, I’ll put some ice on the injury and ask Amelia for pain medicine to help with the discomfort.As we pulled up to my castle and parked in the garage, I noticed something strange. Normally, when I came back from a trip, the castle maids and sometimes Catherine would come out to welcome me. However, to my surprise, no one came out this time.We got out of the car and went inside. It was even stranger indoors; the entire place looked empty like no one had been living in the castle. I went to the freezer, took out an ice bag for my black eye, and called for Amelia and the head maid. But there was no answer. I furrowed my brow in confusion and concern.Is this what they always did whenever I wasn’t around? Taking the days off? I’ll definitely inquire about this and reduce their pay. All of them! And Ca

Chapter 59 BRIANNA’S POVKeeping track of time in this cell was difficult. The only thing I could do was look out through the small window with bars and watch the sun rise and set. That’s how I managed to measure the passing days.If I was right, it had been a day or two since Sebastian, Amelia, or any of the maids had visited. I hadn’t eaten, taken water or bathed since then. My stomach hurt so bad from hunger. But I had to endure. I’d survived longer without food before, after all.I could tell that something was happening out there. Something strange and unusual. But what could it be that made Amelia and the maids not visit? Sebastian even promised to be coming every day. But it turned out to be a lie. Perhaps this was his way of punishing me for trying to escape. For not reciprocating his feelings of love. No…no…no. Sebastian wasn’t that type of person. He might be on an important trip or in a meeting. Alpha Kings are always busy with such stuff. Or perhaps… this could be one o