The Slave Vengeance

I’m Not Ready . . .

I’m just getting ready for myself by applying a fresh coat of makeup and getting dressed in an outfit that’s completely different from what Dianthe wears in terms of fashion. When I looked in the mirror, I couldn’t help but chuckle because I believe that this new face will bring me joy in some way.

I desired to.

Nonetheless, I persisted in asking myself, how?

Thea murmured, “You have such a stunning appearance.” I have no idea how she feels about it, but I adore the fact that she still appreciates and knows me for my behavior from the past, but that she can finally see me as Delilah, a new life.

“Thank you very much, Thea . . .” As the door opened so unexpectedly, I immediately lowered my voice and turned my attention to the door, which caused my heart to start racing. The abrupt opening of the door has left me shaken, but I look around and see only Kaiden.

Now I can breathe a sigh of relief.

“Did I terrify you . . . ? I am very sorry,” He expressed both curiosities and regret all at the same moment. It gives me a happy smile and makes me shake my head in response. I don’t feel comfortable telling him the whole truth.

“No, not at all in reality!” I cried my eyes out and then pretended to laugh at him. It appeared as though he wanted to say something but was unable to do so.

It's hard for me to imagine that such a powerful man like him is staring at me at this very moment.

“What do you need?” I stammered.

“Yeah, I’ve been meaning to drop over and visit you. I was just curious about how things are going for you.” He responded to my inquiries, and I was able to completely understand what he said.

I merely consented to this. “Excellent,” I say.

“I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable around me, Delilah. Please don’t—because of what took place, because of what I explained to you,” he informed me. It is still following him when it happens, and I immediately recalled it.

When he brings up that subject, it makes me uncomfortable, but I don’t want him to have the same experience.

“I don’t even mind,” I murmured. “Don’t worry about me; I’m not uncomfortable at all . . .” I stutteringly said, and he fixed his eyes on me as I spoke.

It hypnotized me because, although I have spent my entire life feeling that people detest me, he looked at me in such a way.

“In addition to that, Your Majesty—”

He broke into my train of thought by saying, “Call me by my name.” I brushed my hair because he keeps reminding me about it, but I still keep myself for being formal, and when he asks about it, I smile awkwardly at him.

“Kaiden,” I uttered his name with all of my strength and in a tone that suggested I was sure of myself, but on the inside, I was yearning to get a glimpse of his dashing features, and my mind was racing with the question—what would happen if I risked everything for him to love me?

I give him an approving look and signal to him that it is okay for him to enter this room. I inhaled deeply and then sucked in my air many times before giving him a sign.

“May I?” He questioned. I didn’t even pause before nodding my head, indicating that an Alpha King is currently present in my room. Why do I feel comfortable with him? I didn’t even consider him to be a nasty person when we first met.

His eyes made contact with mine, and I had the distinct impression that this has a connection to both of our hearts as well as to the rest of my body. Everything about the way that his eyes seemed.

“I don’t want you to feel awkward because there's something in me that wanted to . . .” I murmured. I don’t want to say. I have no business loving him at all. I don’t like him.

I’ll go ahead and admit that I shouldn’t love him and that it’s needed of me not to.

He moved in closer to me and wrinkled his forehead as he did so. “I know you want to say something, but you can’t, Delilah. I’ve been watching you. I don’t want you to experience any fear, okay?” He spoke softly to me while gently touching my face. I gave in, and at this very moment, I am not even pretending that I don’t enjoy being touched by him.

He grabbed my chin, and as he drew his face closer to mine, I found myself staring wildly in his direction. He slowly brought his lips to mine, and although I never closed my eyes, I did not attempt to conceal the fact that I was not at ease with the situation. When he pressed his lips so hard into mine, I can’t help but feel as though this is my very first kiss.

This is my very first kiss.

I feel like I’m losing my balance. He has an incredible amount of power, and how he kissed me is just endearing, and I enjoy it.

I grabbed his hand to prevent him from removing my dress, and that caused him to stop kissing me. He was going to.

I inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly.

“No . . .” It was a mumble. “You will never like me, Kaiden. I do not want this to be something that we do.” I continued and had the intention of turning my back on him, but he grasped my hand with his brows furrowed and prevented me from doing so.

“What do you mean, Delilah—”

I responded, “You don’t know me very well.”

“You have only known me for so many days at this point—”

“Delilah, it seems to me that I’ve known you for many years already. I do not doubt that you were meant to be my other half, and . . .” He has trouble speaking clearly, and he can’t even finish his sentences.

“I’m not ready for love,” I confront him, and then I exit the room and walk into the corridor, but he continues to follow me until I reach my destination.

“Delilah, I don’t want to coerce you in any way. I don’t want you to get the impression that you’re being coerced into anything because you don’t deserve that. I’m only letting you know that, in my opinion, you are the kind of lady who would make an excellent Luna. I can’t deny it, and no matter what, Ic’ll never get it wrong when it comes to how I perceive you.” He spoke.

I don't need to listen to him.

I proceed to make my way down to the first floor of the pack house, where I find a newspaper lying on the floor.

I was surprised to see my previous name, Dianthe Divine Riley, on the document. It seems like they are looking for me.

Kaiden still follows me.

“Your Majesty,” He had to leave since his beta had contacted him, but as he walked past me, I could feel his thumbs brushing across my finger.

“What?” He questioned.

“I have a feeling that I know where this woman is,” His beta score was raised. When I saw that they had pointed the finger at Dianthe in the newspaper, I couldn’t believe it.

I feel nervous.

What if they already know who I am?