Karyna’s POVI stared blankly at myself in the mirror, standing stiffly as the staff were trying to do some last-minute adjustments on my dress and some finishing retouches on my makeup.I could only let myself be picked and prodded upon like a doll, not really caring. I looked beautiful, I would not deny the truth. I had on a full face of makeup, that made me look light and dainty. The olive green around my eyes helped to add a pop of color to my skin.My hair was styled back tightly into an intricate bun that was held down with a lot of Bobby pins and Got2b spray, and a Tiara sat nicely on my hair, also holding the veil in place.The dress itself, was a gorgeous white ball gown, with endless tule down the bottom. It was perfectly tailored for my body, with crystals at the bust and shiny fabric downwards. And the train was limitless. The dress looked like it was made for a Royal Princess. I would have been pleased to wear it, if today wasn’t the worst day of my life, and I was no

Julian’s POVI kept my eyes focused on the road, the tension in the car was palpable, that it was nearly choking. I stole glances at Karyna from time to time, noticing the unchanged expression of shock and sadness etched on her face. She seemed drained, like a mere shadow of her former self.It pained me to see her in such a state, knowing all that she had endured over the past weeks. From being abducted by her own father to being coerced into a marriage with a psychopath, and now facing the abduction of her best friend, she had been through hell and back.Feeling powerless to alleviate her suffering, I remained silent, unsure of how to offer comfort in the face of such overwhelming misfortune.I felt a lot of pain on her behalf, and I was overall delighted that she was now with me. I believe she would appreciate being given some time to gather her thoughts. For now, I would focus on getting us to safety, where her father wouldn’t dare find us, not to talk about reaching us.It was

Julian’s POV When I caught sight of Karyna’s eyes rolling to the back of her head, I rushed and caught her body before she could collapse on the floor. She was in my arms when the girl at the entrance returned with the key to my beach house. “Everything is rearranged, Alpha. I have also ordered the kitchen to prepare food for you and your guest.” She reported, and I nodded as the cleaning team came to clean up the mess. I carried Karyna in a bridal style until we got to the building. I held her in my arms, watching her unconscious state as I climbed up the stairs to the bedroom. Why hasn't she woken up yet? The last time she fainted, she didn't use up to 5 minutes before she woke up. I sighed, locking the door behind me, and placing her on the huge bed. My eyes darkened with worry as I swept her dark, brown hair to the side, staring down at her beautiful, pale face. “She must be dehydrated, I need to get her some water,” I muttered to myself, lifting myself off the be

Karyna’s POV I’ve thought so hard about it. But I still couldn't decide who I wanted to mark me first. I wanted both of them to mark me at the same time, but Julian wouldn't agree. He said it would hurt me more. So now, I had to decide. And I honestly have no idea how to go about this at all. I didn't want to pick between them. It was too hard to choose. Then as I moved towards Henri, a solution appeared in my mind. “Alright,” I clapped my hands together, drawing their attention. “I want us to play a naughty game,” Julian nodded immediately, a huge grin spreading across his lips. “I'm interested, baby.” “You don't even know what type of game it is,” I replied, rolling my eyes at his eagerness. “You said a naughty game?” he muttered, winking. His playful nature was unmistakable. ”Yes, it's a naughty game, and we will have a lot of fun.” I beamed, imagining the chase. “We'll go to the beach, and I will run. Whoever catches me gets to mark me while the other watches.

Henri’s POVI scooped a spoonful of porridge that I ordered from the kitchen and fed it to Karyna. I had to wear the skin mask to do that after Julian left the resort as me.Karyna didn't know what to eat, but I insisted that she had to put something in her stomach. She was nearly half the bowl down, when she shook her head, avoiding the spoon. “I’m full,” she protested and I dropped the bowl down on the nightstand.“Are you sure that you’re okay?” I pressed on again.“Yeah, I‘m fine,” she replied, looking at me in assurance. “Julian has been out for an awful long time now. Are you sure that he’ll be alright? I’m worried,”“He’ll be fine. If there’s anything wrong, he’ll call me. I don’t worry.” Karyna bit her lip and looked at me through her eyelashes, looking fidgety. I could tell that she had something to say, but didn’t know how to approach it.But I wasn’t going to press her for it.Instead, I began to clean up and set the bowl on the tray so that the maid could come and take i