*Kiara*
My eyes slant open and I take in my surroundings with bleary eyes. I don't recognize any of it. The upholstery, the furniture, the large windows and everything. Even the bed I lie in feels softer than anything I have been on. It is almost like lying on the cloud. How did I get here? I ask myself as I sit up. My head hurts and when I look down at myself, I'm in fresh clothes. A gown of white and lilac. This isn't what I put on this morning. Images of hazel eyes and dead wolves flash in the back of my mind and a name resounds in my head, causing fear to seize me. *Damien Grey.* Oh no. I shoot up from the bed, running across the room to where the door stands, tall and imposing. My fingers go around the door knob and I twist it, hoping this isn't what I am thinking. But it is, because the door is blissfully locked. Damien Grey is the Lycan King, sworn enemy of the black wolves pack. He must have kidnapped me to have leverage over the prince. He must not know that the prince doesn't even want to have anything to do with me. I pace the length of the room, thinking of every possible thing that's going to happen from here on out. What do men do to females from warring packs? Bad things. I can't stay here. I race for the large windows. They are big enough for me to fit through, but glancing down, my hackles rise. I'll die if I fall from this length. I turn around, searching for a rope of any kind but I find none. The bedsheets will do then, I think as I unstrap the bed. Heart racing, I tie one end of the sheet to the bed pole and toss the other over the window. The noose is short but I have no other choice. Just when I'm about to climb onto the window, the door opens. I turn abruptly and my heart lurches when he enters. Behind him, there are a couple of guards but he has my attention. The tremendous aura rolling off him is scary, but the man himself...I have never met a more handsome man in my entire life. His hair is pulled back from his face, accentuating his already sharp features. His straight, arrogant nose flares as his piercing hazel eyes take in my make shift rope. His chiseled jaw clenches in slight annoyance and his sensual lips lift slightly into what might be a sneer. He walks toward me and my eyes are drawn to the rippling muscles in his arms. I swallow, taking a step back, even if I feel a tug toward him. An undeniable pull that makes me want to run into his arms and sniff him. "You'll break your neck if you fall from that height," he says, stopping beside me. "There is no need to try escaping. I mean you no harm." My racing heart slows a little. "You'll let me go then?" Those eyes shift to mine. "No." "Let me go. You have no reason to keep me here!" I yell, panicking. I can't stay here. I need to leave. I shove him hard and try to run out the door but I am met with the drawn swords of the guards. "Leave us," Damien Grey says, and as one, the guards bow and exit the room. A strong hand grabs my upper arm and my back hits the wall as Damien's body crowds me, pining me in place. I am forced to stare up at him and feel the heat of his rock hard chest against mine. He is menacing, but this close...my eyes keep trailing the sharp lines of his face. He is devastatingly handsome. "Coming at me will earn you consequences that you will absolutely regret. Do not disobey me," he orders, eyes bearing into mine and I absolutely hate his audacity. I snarl, lunging forward, but I am stopped when his long fingers circles my throat. Of course, this is the part where he will strangle me for opposing him. But he doesn't do that. Instead, he leans in and warmth fills me when I feel his nose on my neck. He nuzzles me and breathes in deeply. I jerk, unused to the proximity of a man, and I push him off me, repulsed by his attitude and the aura he pulls off that makes me want to melt into him. "Never touch me like that again." He arches a brow at me and leans away, tucking his hands in his pocket. "I will see you at dinner, Kiara. You must be there." I don't ask him how he knows my name. I don't even want to talk to him. I turn around and look out the window instead, ignoring him. He says nothing else and I hear the sound of the door closing. I sag against the window. Why is all of this happening to me?~KiaraAlthough I was still confused about what to do, I was convinced about a certain thing. Not to go to dinner with him. Instead, I walked back to the bed with a wobble, trying to figure out what to do.No sooner had I sat on my bed, still trying to get an answer to the unending questions that clouded my mind when I got lost in thoughts but a solid knock on the door was able to get me out of my fantasy world.I shiver as I had not expected to hear the knock. For a second time, I heard the knock again.“My lady” A husky voice followed the knock and I simply roll my eyes and embrace the pillow instead.“Your presence is required downstairs. It is just a few minutes to dinner time and as such, you have to be present downstairs this minute” He informs but I stay mute as I believed he would leave immediately but he seemed adamant as he stays and began to place incessant knocks on the door like he would bring it down.“What is it?” I hear a distant voice question the guard who was at the
~KiaraMy eyes suddenly became teary as the table had indeed been cleaned up and there was nothing left for me. Sadness filled my heart immediately. The pain worsened and I felt so disappointed in myself. Maybe I should not have been rude to him? I shove the thoughts aside and tried to locate the kitchen instead. After a few minutes of wandering and hiding, I was finally able to locate it and to my satisfaction, it was not locked. I had to sustain myself no matter what the consequences would be so like a thief, I sneaked into the kitchen and thankfully, there was no one in there. A warm smile formed on my face as a result of the new discovery but it evaporated into thin air just as fast as it came as everywhere was clean as well. The cupboards had been shut. Contemplating on what to do, I finally came up with the idea of breaking through although I was quite worried. What if they found out the next day? Again, I discarded the thought. What was more important was getting myself fe
~KiaraI let out a gasp as a shocking terrific feeling rushed through my body. A gasp escaped my already opened mouth. That was the last thing I had expected him to say. My heart began to thump and my legs began to shiver out of fear. He looked satisfied by the effect his words had on me as he grinned and stood up immediately, pushing the food to my direction. “Have it” He muttered before turning to leave. I still could not do anything as my whole body had not healed from the crippling and paralyzing effects his words had caused on me. He walked out of the kitchen immediately, making me so worried. I grabbed the food immediately as I struggled to get up. His words continuously rang in my ear. Looking around to be sure no one was nearby, I ran as fast as I could, returning to my room before anyone would see me there. I let out a sigh of relief as soon as I got into my room… Well... the room that had been given to me.I settled immediately and began to devour it, of course, after I
KiaraI was dumbfounded as I stared at him leave. I was disappointed in the fact that my life was a mess. Why was all this happening to me? I wanted to cuss at him and yell and be dramatic but I knew it would earn me nothing and even though I was so upset with him, I continued my meal and ensured to eat it all although I complained frequently. I could not help but wonder who the lady that had walked past us few minutes was but I shrugged. There was no one I could ask from help from as the maids simply looked at me and passed me by. Now, I wasn’t bothered by their action anymore as I watched them leave. A warm smile formed on my face in satisfaction as soon as I was done with the meal.I was relieved as I knew I could begin to think of the best way to escape. I headed to my room immediately, several thoughts running through my mind when I suddenly bumped into a man. Of course, I had expected him to be just like everyone else but he smiled at me. Even at that minute, I could not help
~KiaraI was shocked to say the least as I had not expected what he had said. Before I could say another word, he gripped me and continued to walk away, pulling me alongside him.“No, I am not a spy. I am not a spy, please forgive me” I pleaded as he pulled me away. Although I had no idea where he was taking me. I knew it was not somewhere nice. “Please, forgive me” I pleaded. “I am not a criminal. I am not a spy” I pleaded with him again.“What brought about the sudden change? You weren't under any form of duress when you declared yourself a spy, were you?” He questioned as he abruptly halted. My heart had begun to race.“You had abducted me and you asked me if I am a spy. How is that possible?” I questioned him and he crossed his arms looking at me suspiciously. “Why then were you in the garden? Why have you come there to listen to what I was saying?” He probed further. I mouthed some words and crossed my arms.“That isn’t audible” He answered, I was already fed up of all the dram
~KiaraGladness formed in my heart that minute as I was filled with so much happiness and I smiled. I checked the dresses repeatedly but there was none I wanted to go with. I walked over to the other hangar, ignoring the stares from the maids as I checked through. I wanted something simple and comfortable. “I will go with this” I pointed to an ocean blue dress which seemed to be the simplest and most comfortable outfit I could go with.They nodded and picked it out for me before taking the rest of the dresses away. “We will be back in a couple of minutes to prepare you” They informed me and I nodded. I waited patiently for them to all get in and make me prepared for what was going on. A gazillion thoughts crossed my mind all at the same as I tried to figure out the best way to find my way out.After what seemed like forever, the maids walked back in, looking so excited and for reasons I had no idea of, it felt so suspicious. Well, their initial action had depicted that. Why then wo
~KiaraAt that moment, I knew it was over. I bowed my head in shame as I could not dare to look him in the eyes. He let out a sigh.“Lock her up this minute” He ordered. My heart raced as I knew I had finally gotten into trouble.“You cannot do that to me! You cannot do this to me!” I yelled as the guards moved closer to me. “I never wanted to be here!” I screamed but he was not bothered.Kaylan had a smile etched to his face and I knew he was glad he had been able to turn me in as he had the usual smile on his face.I clenched my teeth and tightened my fist as I looked at him. He looked at me and smiled again. I stood up immediately and tried to attack him but I was immediately held by guards.“Let me go!” I tried to break free from their grip but it was too tight.“Don’t you dare to try anything stupid” Damien threatened.“I hate you all! And I promise to kill you!” I yelled as I was taken away. Keturah had a frown on her face as she looked at me like I had done something wrong. Alt
~KiaraI suddenly fluttered my eyes open and realized it was morning. My whole body ached as I was quite uncomfortable.My head began to ache as well. I shut my eyes and placed my hand on my head before looking to my right and there he was. Had he really slept there as he had said?“Good morning” Kaylan smiled at me. “I believe your night was awesome, wasn’t it?” He added. Indeed, he had really slept there and had been ‘my guardian angel’ as he had said.“It was far from perfect. It was so bad!” I buried my head in my palms. What now? How was I going to have my bath?“I need to leave right now. My job is completed” He answered and stood up almost immediately. I doubted if he had a minute of sleep as he looked so tired.“Wait!” I got up quickly and headed to the door. “How am I supposed to have my bath? I need to wash myself up”He looked at me for a moment and shrugged before heading out. Left with no choice, I sat in frustration, burying my head still in my palms. My whole body ached