Rose’s POVHe looked dashing, to say the least. I was awestruck by his appearance.As if he could get any sexier.His presence here still confused me. Why had he called me out here? I was about to find out the answer soon.“Come.” He said.Confusion filled me with his words. “Why?” I asked. “Where are you taking me?” Though enticed by his fancy car and his handsome frame, I definitely wasn't going to just go out with him.“I'm taking you out.”His words dawned on me, and I looked down at what I was wearing. Thankfully I had not changed yet, however I wore a pair of faded and slightly ripped jeans with a yellow t-shirt. Though these were the outfits I was comfortable wearing at home, they did nothing to flatter my figure. Neither did it seem to belong anywhere near him, who looked like the epitome of fanciness.Looking up, I shook my head.“No.”His brows furrowed, and I hunched over myself more. “Can you just give me some time to change?” I pleaded, ready to turn back and run into

Rose’s POVThe more I looked, the more frightening it became.Their figures revealed themselves to the light. Large hulking beasts with their teeth bared, and their jaws snapping with growls.Fear caught up my throat as they circled us. I I looked towards Rael beseechingly, wondering what he would do.He seemed calm and unruffled, if a bit annoyed. There was no fear in his eyes, even as the wolves - no, Dankehs - circled the car.“Rose.”I answered by humming, too terrified and dumbstruck to speak. He looked like he was already prepared.“Stay inside the car.” He said.‘Like I had any choice to leave’ I wanted to retort, but this moment was not the time nor the mood for any of that. Instead I nodded fervently, flinching at the growls I could hear even from the shut windows.“Once I leave this car, lock all the doors as fast as you can. Do you hear me?” As he mentioned leaving, my first instinct was to retort, asking for his sanity. But there was no need for this time, because I knew

Rose’s POVDeep into thought on some questions, I was lost in thought. By the end of it all, I walked out of the cafe morose and sober. When I left the café, my mood was subdued and weary, too focused on my thoughts. During the drive, I felt Adian’s eyes on me several times, but I ignored it, too bothered to think.The view of trees went by, but it went back empty.I stepped into the house in the same sullen state, barely able to muster up a proper greeting towards the guards that greeted me. As I entered, I took the time to look around the large hall.All the previous strangeness had left me. I was able to easily weave my way in and out of the mansion, more familiar with it now. I had gotten used to the place, from the bright chandeliers to the library and all the other beautiful places. But soon, I was going to have to leave. This place would become a distant memory to me.Wasn’t leaving what I wanted initially? Then why did I feel something at the thought of leaving?“Miss Bent

Rose's POV A dankeh!My heart lunged in my chest as I heard the crackling of the metal against the floor - a sound and action I was now overly familiar with. It was the sound of another step closer to a broken heart. With no doubt, I knew I was in for another life and death experience. Except that this time, I wasn't sure if I was going to survive it. I mean, how else would I be able to fend off the animal when it was overly obvious that he was more powerful than I was?And I knew for certain that there was no way Rael would come to my rescue at this time. Not after the manner he left last night after our argument.My breath hitched and I let out a frustrated sound. Or was it a defeated one? It was likely to be that as I saw the dankeh smiled unruly, obviously noting the defeat in my voice.Suddenly, anger replaced the fear in my heart. How dare these people - or were they more beast than humans? - keep endangering my life? What exactly was it that they demanded from me?Before I co

Rose’s POVFive days later.I stepped into the car, waiting in silence as I heard my bags packed into the trunk. Every jolt rang through me, yet I stayed focused on the window, watching the entrance to the large mansion I became familiar with.Out of nowhere, my phone started ringing. I was startled at the sound. Quickly, I removed it and I couldn’t lie, I hoped it was him. It wasn’t however, but an unknown number.What could they be calling me for? I answered the phone cautiously.“He…lo?” I spoke hesitantly.The person that answered was a male voice.“Hello, this is a spokesperson for your bank. May I confirm that this is Rose Bentley that I am speaking with?”Clearing my throat, I ignored my confusion as I answered. “Yes, this is her.”“We want to tell you that you have been sent a large sum of money, forty million to be exact.”“Are there any problems?” I asked, the feeling dawning on me. As he had agreed, Rael had sent me the money. The sum made me shocked.The person immediately