Xander’s POV I exhaled the moment the words slid past my lips. Surprisingly, after my mini outburst just now, I felt lighter. The tightening in my chest that seemed to be stuck when Oliver couldn't keep shut about Kieran, had suddenly disappeared. My head felt lighter and my vision was tinted with red anymore. I could see the world for the colors it was in and it looked beautiful. That, and the surprised look on Oliver's face was more than satisfactory. Time seemed to slow to a halt as none of us moved. Oliver who was hyper active just a moment ago was as quiet as a rock. If I hadn't seen him move his lips prior to my outburst, I would come to the conclusion that he was now mute. “Oliver?” I called out after some seconds. It was surprising how after a moments worth of silence between us, something began to churn in the pit of my stomach. Guilt. “Oliver? Are you okay?”“Shit.” Was all he mumbled. He looked lost as his eyes glazed over. He was looking straight at me, but I could b
Kieran’s POV I ran both my hands through my hair, allowing my fingers to dig deep into my scalp. It felt nice and silky until a sharp pain tugged at the root of my hair. Apparently, I'd stumbled upon a spot where my hair had tangled. Shit. I really hated when that happened. The spot where my hair had tangled was on fire as I tried to untangle the strands of hair. The more I tried to tie them loose, the more tighter the strands wrapped around each other. I adjusted myself on the bed. Maybe if I tried a different angle, I would be able to get it. Wrong. If anything, it was worse now and even the small act of me touching it hurt like hell. There was no way I could do this alone. I needed some help. Any help at all.Sabrina.I bit back a groan as she came to mind. Why did it have to be her? Couldn't I ask someone else? Maybe one of the maids, or perhaps…Alice? Ha ha. Funny. Even the mere thought of the woman was like poison to my mind. I couldn't even imagine Me walking up to her t
Kieran’s POVI knew the view of the palace was going to be extraordinary, so I'd kept an open mind while I accompanied Sabrina towards the beautiful monument. If I was being honest, I didn't expect to be blown away by how beautiful everything was. I'd heard stories of how the palace in the pack was breathtaking, but none of the stories I'd heard could actually match up to it. I couldn't reel in my excitement as Sabrina led me towards the palace. It was a hassle for me to keep my steps in check. If it weren't for Sabrina, I would have dashed towards the direction of the palace a long time ago, leaving Sabrina behind. I felt giddy inside, almost like a child who had just been offered her favorite candy on a rainy day. “Come on.” I latched onto Sabrina's hand, looping my hand around hers. With all of my strength, I dragged her towards the direction of the palace. “Come on, let's go.”“I'm coming.” Sabrina chuckled lightly. Obviously, she was enjoying my little display along the street.
Kieran’s POVI froze momentarily, as my brain tried to process what had just happened. Time seemed to stop to a halt as Xander’s lips stayed pressed against mine. My skin buzzed, a million and one emotions running through my mind. It didn't help that I could barely figure out what they were, before the emotions would switch up again. They ranged from shock, confusion, before finally settling for a swarm of butterflies floating around in my belly. Not knowing what else to do, I pressed my eyes shut. Even that didn't do much. I was still over aware of Xander’s lips against me. Like that wasn't torture enough, a musky smell wafted through my nostrils. It was intoxicating to say the least and I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to sniff him even more. “You know you're meant to kiss me back right?” I startled at his words, jerking back a bit. Warm and bulky hands secured themselves around my waist, pulling me flush against him. All of this, he did, without breaking eye contact with me.
Kieran’s POVI sucked in a deep breath as I stole a glance at my reflection in the mirror. No matter how many times I stared at myself, I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. It didn't add up. At all. I pouted as I smoothed my hands over the dress I was wearing. It was a pink pastel dress, with lavender flowers printed all over it. It was an off shoulder dress that clung to my skin so perfectly. It was made of pure cotton and it flowed all around me, just stopping above my ankles. To top it all off, it had a high slit that exposed a good portion of my thigh. It was a beautiful dress, there was no denying that, but what made it all the more special was the person who gifted it to me. Alpha Xander. A wide grin made its way to my face. The mere thought of it was more than enough to have me grinning from cheek to cheek. In all honesty, I hadn't stopped grinning since two days ago. I'd been grinning ever since Sabrina and I came back from the palace. Or more accurately, ever since
Kieran’s POV I didn't see that coming. Even in a million years there was no way I would have predicted that. I mean, what were the odds? As I stood rooted to my spot, my mind whirled with a million and one thoughts. How was this even possible? “Hey.” Someone's fingers snapping in front of me was all it took to bring me back to earth. I blinked twice, just to realize I was still at my door, with a very unwanted visitor staring me down. “Can't you speak?”Honestly, I couldn't. Up until now, we had no reason to talk. No reason at all, except the usual lunches and dinners, and even that was once a while. So why the hell was she standing at my door?Like I hadn't just gone through the biggest shock of my life, Alice turned her head sideways, almost as if she was checking if we were alone or looking out for someone. After a couple more seconds of doing that to her hearts content, her hands wrapped around mine as she pushed me back. “Hey!” I exclaimed as I staggered back into my room. I
Kieran’s POV “Tell me you're joking.” I said out loud. “Please tell me you're joking.” I repeated again. The string of laughter that slid past Sabrina's lips wasn't helping matters either. She had been laughing ever since I walked in here. “Sabrina?” I called out and she grinned. From where I stood, it looked nothing less than her fighting to keep her laughter to herself, and from what I was seeing, she was failing miserably at it too. “Sabrina!”“Yes, dear.” She looked up at me immediately and I watched as she pressed her lips into a thin line. From here, it was obvious what she was trying to do. She was trying her very best to stop herself from bursting into another round of laughter. “Did you want something?”“Yes.” I huffed. “I refuse to believe you didn't get me anything on your way back. Not even a souvenir from your trip?”“I told you, Kieran.” Sabrina sighed, still fighting her laughter. “I was sent on an errand there. You could as well say I went to work.”“Work?” I chorus
My heart pounded in my chest as I sprinted through the chaotic village. Smoke filled the air, and the sounds of destruction echoed all around me. The screams of my fellow villagers pierced through the night, their cries for help haunting my every step. Fear gripped me, threatening to consume me whole. I could not believe it. My parents were dead. I had barely had time to process it. I ran with all my might, desperate to escape this nightmare. But just as hope began to flicker in my heart, a strong grip closed around my arm. I turned to face the menacing faces of Lucas' men, their eyes filled with a twisted sense of power."Gotcha," one of them sneered, tightening his hold on my arm. I struggled, but their grip was unyielding. They dragged me through the wreckage, towards the heart of darkness itself, Alpha Lucas.As we approached Lucas, his piercing gaze met mine. The Alpha exuded an aura of dominance, his presence commanding and intimidating. I could see the bloodlust in his eyes, t