SLADE POV."You should taste this chicken broth, mother. I had it made especially for you." Britney dished out for mother after the meal's maid had tasted it. It was a rule I had set in my pack, and I abide by it wherever I went to avoid getting poisoned because many people plotted evil against me, and I didn't want to fall victim to any of their plans. We were all seated at the dinner table as they brought in the dishes and placed them around the table. The dining room was one of the most oversized rooms in the mansion. The high walls and spacious room accentuated the place perfectly. Not the mention the attractive decor that was draped around the four corners of the room. The warm colors always made me feel at ease, but I couldn't say the same for today. I was very pissed that it almost made me lose my appetite.After successfully dragging mother out of that place, I compelled her to have dinner and retire to her bedroom for the night. I could tell she was still pissed by my deci

WINTER."Aren't you coming to watch the fight at the arena?" Damien had asked me for the umpteenth time that morning. No. I didn't want to watch, but it doesn't look like I have a choice or say in the matter. If I should refuse, we might end up arguing about how unsupportive I was towards his brother's needs. It wasn't like they asked for my permission before they placed me as a bet on this fight, either.I was unaware, and everyone involved felt I should be okay with it."Do I have a choice?" I threw him a side glance and tucked my stray hair behind my ears before putting on my jewellery that had been neatly arranged for me on my desk."You make it sound like I'm forcing you to do this" Damien huffed a response. "This is a family matter, Winter, and you are my wife. You're supposed to be involved in everything that has to do with my family and me.""I never argued with that fact," I muttered a reply.I stood up to leave, but he closed the distance between us. "Excuse you? What do y

SUMMER.I walked out of Winter's presence when I realized that my words had somehow managed to get to her. She thought she would get away by talking to me in such a manner, but she might have forgotten that I never lose. I always made sure to get back at my enemies one way or the other.She might have taken Slade away two years ago, but that was the last thing she would ever take from me. I would ensure she never succeeded in winning over me ever again.I arrived at the arena in time to witness the fight begin. I took my seat next to mother and Gloria, who were both looking anxious.I could tell from their faces that they were scared about the fight and the outcome of it. Even though mother wouldn't show it, I knew that deep down, she was shattered. Slade, whom she considered her son, was going against her son-in-law because of her daughter.She was torn but tried her best to put up a face in front of everyone. Today's fight would tell if everything would return to how it was or go d

WINTER POVPacing around the room, I exhaled for the second time.My eyes narrowed as I stared at the maids picking up my bags.After putting me on house arrest, I was ordered to leave Damien's room. Slade had mandated I did and had even sent maids without my permission.I believe he was doing too much. As much as he won and claimed me as his prize, I wasn't his yet.It annoys me that he was doing this and not minding the consequences that would follow it. He was only trying to satisfy his want and never thinking about the other persons involved."My lady." One of the maids bowed. "This is the last piece of your belonging. Is there anything else you need to transfer?""Umh..." I began, and the maid raised her head slightly."Penelope." She offered, and I nodded."Penelope, that is all for now," I said, looking at what was left in the room. It was bare."And thank you," I said and dismissed her. As well as the others.I was left alone again.I was told my moving to Slade's side was par

WINTER POVWhen my mother left, I was alone with my chaotic thoughts. And the more I thought and tried to find a solution, the more headache it granted me.I decided to go to the garden for a clear thought because the room was becoming claustrophobic even though it was big.I tightened the robe I donned around me and slipped my legs into my fuzzy slippers.It was chilly outside, but I didn't care. I preferred to be in the cold rather than stay in the room and drive myself crazy.I sat on the bench and shut my eyes while enjoying the calm wind on my face.I inhaled deeply as the scent of freshly trimmed flowers glided into my nostrils.My eyes snapped open as I perceived another scent and footfalls.I saw Slade a few feet from me.His hair was dishevelled. It was as if he had run his hand into it several times to make it look that way. I wonder if Britney had done that to him.I grimaced as the image of her sitting on his lap while she brushed her hands into his hair rushed through me.