Semua Bab The Alpha’s chosen one : Bab 71 - Bab 80

Xaden's povI heard the whimpering of the stallions as soon as I got to the stable. Just behind me, I heard the giant pounding of a stallion's hooves. Probably Xavier. True to my thought, I caught his reflection from the Mirror Blade that dangled from my hands. Danya was strapped across him.But all that didn't capture my attention as much as the woman that stood before the man--Dwayne, who laid helplessly on the floor.As soon as the stable boy reached me, he gasped. "My lord... He..."On the floor, Dwayne laid, his eyes were swollen. His left hand turned to the back and his little finger was broken off.All that didn't surprise me as much as his skin did. Just like moons ago, Dwayne's skin had turned snake-like, only that today, all the scales were scattered and dusted on the floor beside him.Confused, my eyes went to Violet, who had moved away from the defeated man and was on her knees before another person that laid unmoving on the floor.On a closer look, I discovered it was the

Xaden's povI could swear that Violet's stomach lurched under my palm. She also became very much alert as she sat up in a rush. I met her eyes, wondering what it meant.Has she been starving herself? Although she doesn't seem like she was losing weight, her stomach making the leap could only mean she was very hungry. And I know for sure she has not been eating properly."You're hungry?" I asked.She looked surprised and fazed by my question. "Uh...Aye."Then her hand crept to her stomach and rested there. Her breasts... There was something different about it. It was fuller, lush and plumpy. I ached to gather them into my hands. But there was this restraint I felt from her--like she was on guard."You brat--""My lord..." Another voice piped up from behind. Violet eyes followed the sound of the voice as her eyes widened. That was when I realized that my private moment with Violet had been interrupted. When I turned to see who it was, it was already too late. Someone was already flying

Violet's povAs I left his room, courage I had lacked in previous weeks and months filled me. What was I even afraid of? Mira?How could I let her have her way even here? I've had enough. Unthinking, I took the left turn that directly led to the room I had been given when I first arrived here. I threw the door open and sniffed the musky and damp smell of the room. I was so sure this place hadn't smelt water or soap for months. Then walking to my armoire, I opened it to find my clothes gone. I needn't think too far. I was so certain Mira did something with them.Heading back to the servant's quarter, I picked a pitcher and some cleaning rags then headed back to my bed chambers. For hours, I scrubbed and dusted until I was satisfied. My back ached so bad I collapsed on the freshly made bed, which I had laid and lined with the quilt mama had given me. Although the bed still smelled dusty, I couldn't care less. My fingers were chipped and clipped into ugly botches.Minutes later, I was f

Violet's povAfter we've moved all my things back into my bedroom, I was able to organize them back in my armoire with Danya's help. I could sense the confusion and questions in her eyes."Ask." I chirped.Caught off guard, she said. "Pardon me, my lady. I didn't say anything.""You needn't have to, Danya. Your face spoke up for you." I answered.Sighing heavily, she said. "I'm just worried, that's all. Worried about what Mira and his lordship will do to you once they realize you've left the maid's quarters."I smiled at her concern. "Don't bother yourself with all that, Danya. Just trust me." She smiled and was silent for a while before she muttered. "What are you expected to wear now?"Mira had thrown my dresses as soon as I had been banished to the servant quarters. I barely have any fashionable or appropriate dress to wear."I'll visit madam Fiona tomorrow." I said.Again, Danya stared at me like I had lost my mind. "But..you...you and madam Fiona aren't on good terms.""We will

Violet’s POVI stood frozen in the middle of the room. My heart thudded heavily against my chest, not because of the weight of my guilt, but because I knew I didn't do what they claimed. And yet, the way Xaden looked at me just moments ago, as if I were the worst kind of traitor, broke something deep inside me.“Xaden, please. Don't do this, I didn't do anything.” I tried to speak again. But he was gone before I could even say anything. Already storming away with fury burning in his steps, his shoulders rigid, jaw clenched. My lips parted uselessly as my body took a step forward instinctively, but it was too late. The man I loved had turned his back on me.I faced Mira, her lips curled up in a smile that I knew wasn't genuine. I was about to lash out at her but I got interruptedI turned slowly, just in time to see Xavier, the ever-stoic, unreadable Beta. He stepped into the room with his calm and detached look on his face. Not a flicker of emotion passed through his expression. No