Author POV
She stared at him, with fear, written all over her. The image of everything, keep flashing through her head, and for some minutes, she stood frozen, her back, pressing hard against the wall. She felt really terrified of the man, standing before her. She couldn’t help thinking that he’s going to hurt her again.
The thought of her parents, flashed through her head, and she felt her heart skipped. She couldn’t help getting worried about them, she prayed silently that they’ll still be alive. Her mind wandered off to her only friend, Kai, as she found herself, missing him already, she just couldn’t help thinking about him.
“Mate!” Came Khalid’s demon’s voice, and she froze on her spot, staring at him, with confusion, written all over her face. She gulped down the lump in her throat, as she tried processing what he just said. She tried convincing herself that she must’ve hallucinated, she tried convincing herself that it was her illusion, but the truth came staring right back at her, she really did hear him right.
Meanwhile, Khalid stood staring at her, with hurt, written all over his face, as a strong wave of guilt, spread through him. It hurts him, to see his mate, running away from him, it tears his heart, seeing his mate, terrified of him, he know it was all his fault, he know he caused it all, but he wish he could be given a chance, to hold her, just as his demon wants to.
“Oc… Octavia..” He called softly, as he took a step forward, but stopped immediately, as he saw her cringed, drowning in her own fear.
Octavia stared back at him, tears welling up her eyes, as her heart came thumping heavily against her chest. Everything was just too much on her, everything was just driving her crazy, and the more she tried understanding the whole thing, the more complicated everything became, and she couldn’t help, but wish her mom show up, and comfort her. The thought of the man, who tortured her to the point of death, now standing in front of her, talking softly to her, and even calling her mate, seems to be messing with her brain and mind.
“Do… don’t come near me please.” She quivered, and in the next second, she ran out of the kitchen to God knows where….
Astrid POV
I sat on the cold floor, staring into space, as tears kept streaming down my cheeks. I regret everything now, I was just too desperate, I allowed my desperation get the best of me, and now, I have to suffer the consequences. The thought of my mate, whom I rejected, rushed through my mind, and I threw my head back, as more tears came pouring from my eyes. Remembering how he kept begging me, but I never listened. I think I really deserve this.
It’s been weeks since I’ve been here, waiting for my death to finally visit me, knowing I can never get out of here alive, Khalid will never spare me. I know I’m going to die, but I wish I could see Dylan one more time, and ask for his forgiveness, I wish I can see him one more time, and let him know how much I regret the pains I put him through, but it seems that is a dream that will never come through for me.
The sound of the footsteps, drawing near the prison, jolted me out of my trance, and raising my head, I was welcomed with the shadow of someone, drawing closer. After a few seconds, the familiar scent filled my nostrils, and I felt my heart, skipped like a million times. He finally came, Dylan came.
“Dy… Dylan?” I called, to be sure I wasn’t hallucinating. I managed to get on my feet, and walked steadily to the bar, which served as barrier between us. Looking up at him, all I see was pains, and disappointment.
“I’m sorry.” I whispered, as tears came strolling down my cheeks. I wish I could be given a second chance, I wish I can be spared just this one, I wish I can be given a chance witu Dylan, but that’ll only be in my dream.
“Why did you do it?” He asked, as he stared deep into my eyes, having a blank look on his face. I tried reading through his expression, but it was difficult, knowing what he was thinking. I didn’t know whether he was angry or not.
“I’m sorry.” Was all I could say, as I allowed my tears fall freely from my eyes.
Without saying a word to me, he turned around, and with that, he walked away.
I couldn’t help the tears that kept forcing themselves out of my eyes. My whole life is messed up, I’ve destroyed my whole life with my desperation, he warned me, but I never listened to him….
Alpha Khalid POV
I’ve really been having hard time, getting close to Octavia, as she has always been avoiding me. I don’t blame her though. Moon have really been helpful, trying to make her relax, and with mother around, everything seem to be easier than I thought. I know it’s just for a matter of time, and she’ll learn to forgive and accept me.
It’s very late in the evening, and people are already asleep, but I didn’t feel like sleeping, as my demon keeps troubling me, he really wants to see our mate, he really wants to hold her, he wants to feel her scent, he feels so lonely. I just wish he understands that our mate is mad at us for now, I just wish he can calm down, but too bad, he’s a stubborn demon.
I kept tossing on the bed, as her image keeps popping up in my head. Thinking about her curves, her soft lips, everything about her, I just can’t help yearning for her, I think I’m gonna lose my mind if I don’t see her.
I groaned frustratingly, as I swung my legs down the bed, and got on my feet, before walking over to the door. I don’t know where I’m going, but I think if I go to the garden and get some fresh air, I’ll be able to clear my head.
I opened the door, but froze on my spot, at the sight I behold…