ANNABELLA’S POV
Three days in the demon territory wasn’t enough to make me feel comfortable. Trusting them was out of the picture because I knew I was only alive because Roman brought me here; I could tell how Sage, the demon lord, valued his words to Roman.
I still found it hard to breathe around them, so I preferred staying inside; I had never been this confused in my life, but I guess I had to live with it since no one was saying anything.
At least I had the right to know what was going on, but who was I going to ask when my mate didn’t deem it fit to tell me anything?
Roman didn’t leave me here, did he? I was trying to understand why he did that to me. Was it because of how I reacted back in the car, did he get the wrong idea?
I wouldn’t blame him if he thought I didn’t want to carry his pups.
I would want to carry his pup and have him to myself, sharing him with another was what scars me.
Juliet!
I couldn’t stop thinking of her and her advances towards Roman. What was going to happen now that I wasn’t with him?
‘ Roman will never betray us.’ Eve said and I didn’t doubt her. The one I didn’t trust was Juliet, that bitch wanted more than being his step-sister.
My fear and worry grow every second I stay around. I couldn’t possibly forget how she sent me pictures just to get under my skin.
I raised my hand to stare at the ring he put on my finger. ” It’s a gift, ” I smiled; I couldn’t imagine how much this would cost.
” That is an expensive ring you have there.” The voice came from behind, and when I turned, I saw Kane; that was how he introduced himself at the table.” Roman truly cherishes you.” He stepped forward, and I glared at Sophia, who was shaking in her position. ” I’m sorry, lady Bella I..”
” It’s okay. Leave and don’t close the door.” I told her and Kane laughed.
” Are you afraid I will try to do something to you!”
” I know you wouldn’t dare,” I spoke back and he shook his head. ” You are correct but wrong.” He halted a few feet away from me. ” Do you even know why you are here?” His eyes ran me over and I frowned. ” What do you want in my room?” I felt a bit impatient.
” I just want to apologize for my behavior; maybe we can start afresh.”
” As long as you don’t try to touch.” I made it clear.
I might be angry at that jerk Roman for shoving me here without my consent, but I wasn’t going to let that push me into another man’s arms, and besides, he wasn’t even my type.
I guess I liked cold and arrogant men more.
” I’m Kane Dragon, the third grandson of Sage Dragon.” I raised a brow as I wondered how many grandsons did Sage have.
” Perhaps you are wondering what I’m up to.”
” Wrong,” I said loud enough to make him laugh.
” Can I have my privacy now?” I demanded and he raised both his hands before stepping back. ” I envy Roman, a lot.” He said in a stern voice before retreating his steps and walking out.
‘ You should be careful.’ Eve warned and asked what she meant. Kane didn’t seem to be kind enough to want to be friends with me, judging from our first meeting, but I wouldn’t say he was malicious.
I sighed, and the thought of Juliet sunk in when I sat on the bed.
Madeline came rushing in.
” Are you okay?”
I nodded, not like I had forgotten how she collided with Roman to lie to my face for nine good months.
Fuck all of them.
” I heard lord Kane was here.”
” Do you think he will do something to me?” I felt a bit curious.
The look on her face wasn’t her relaxing. Was she worried because Kane came into my room, or was she trying to push others away from me?
” You should stay away from Lord Sage’s grandsons; that is Alpha Roman’s order.” I felt anger shoot through my veins hearing Roman’s name and his stupid order.
Couldn’t he have said those orders in my face?
If he so much despised them, then why did he bring me here in the first place? ” He is your lord and not mine.” Since he could do whatever he wanted without asking me, why couldn’t I do the same?
I was also an alpha and his fated mate. To hell with his orders?
” Alpha Roman doesn’t get along with them and he is …”
” Enough, Madeline. I want to rest.” I cut her off.
Whatever problem he has with them has nothing to do with me. And I could get close to anyone I wanted.
” I will leave you to rest then.” She turned around and left just like I requested.
He has the nerve to throw orders through another.
What was preventing him from reaching out to me?
Three days without hearing from him was hell. I hated how much I craved him and his touch.
He has left me here all alone and for what? This wasn’t going to work.
I felt lonely every second, and I hated how I wanted him like hell.
He left me and lied to me.
Our relationship was built on a lie. Roman lied to me but I couldn’t stop myself from wanting him.
He hid his second bloodline from me, and I only had to find out from others. I raised my hand to wipe my face.
All alone in a demon territory. What was he thinking?
Why? I kept asking myself the same questions, and nothing made sense.
” Lady Bella.” The slight knock on the door made me jump in my spot. ” Come in.” I cleaned my face and faced the door. ” Lord Sage has invited you for a walk,” Sophia informed me.
” He said I shouldn’t bother you if you are resting,” she added when I didn’t respond.
” Tell him I will be ready in a minute ”
I stepped down from the bed and walked to the closet.
I pulled out a long red dress but couldn’t imagine myself feeling comfortable in it. It was beautiful and, of course, elegant, but not to my taste.
I checked, and it seemed there was nothing comfortable to wear, so I decided to go with what I was wearing.
Jeans and t-shirt.
I was surprised to find Sage waiting for me in the hall. He was dressed in his outfit, a black pant, red top with a long robe hanging behind his back.
He smiled gently at me when he saw me walking towards him.
” Sorry for keeping you waiting.” I apologized immediately. ” It’s okay, Luna Bella.” he never addressed me without adding Luna.
” Shall we?” he pointed to the door in front of us.
We walked for a while before we came across a tunnel, not exactly a tunnel though.
Sage started to tell me stories about demons. How they came to exist, and why they preferred to live among humans.
It turned out that demons and werewolves have a lot in common.
I didn’t know demons lived together like we werewolves did. ” Roman is a good boy.” He suddenly said as he strode out of the quiet tunnel.
It seemed the demon realm wasn’t as boring as I thought it was. I was in awe as I stared at the scenery before me. There was this huge river with green plants around it.
It was like a fairytale land, ” Where is this place?” I asked, and Sage chuckled; he noticed the surprised look on my face.
” Don’t worry, we haven’t left the territory.” His voice was sarcastic as if he knew how much I hated being here. ” I believe you should come out sometimes, Roman will come for you when he is done solving his pack issues.” He said, and I turned to face him and for the second time, I met his black orb eyes, which ran deeper than the deep sea.
He has something similar to that of Romans aside from their hair color, but I couldn’t put my hands on it.
” What do you mean?” Eve pulled to the forefront of my head, and I was sure my eyes were blazing gold.
I didn’t know what I wanted to hear, but I was hoping to be told the truth for the first time. I was hoping he wouldn’t lie to me or hide the truth from me.
” Is Roman in danger?” I demanded, Eve taking control.
I might get mad at that asshole, but Eve wouldn’t stop doting on him no matter what he did, and I hated her sometimes.