THE SECRET NOTE THE SECRET NOTE VALERIA He threatens me , and then immediately leans over the niglastand , rummaging through the drawer .
I cant see clearly , but I notice him putting something in his mouth before he moves over me , pinning me to the bed and devouring my lips .
He grabs my hair in a fist , while his other hand grips my neek , not letting me escape his delicious invasion as his tongue tangles with mine .
Something slips down my throat , and I panic .
What did he just make me swallow ? His fingers dig into my cheeks , forcing me to keep my mouth open .
Dont fight , Valeria .
Trust me .
Its a medicine to prevent scarring .
I stop struggling under his dominance , trusting a man again , hoping this time Im not making another mistake .
He wouldnt save my life just to end it afterward .
I swallowed some kind of slimy pill , and immediately , warmth spread all over my body , but especially beneath my left breast .
Aldric stopped kissing me , yanking my gown open , and his mouth trailed down to lick and suck my breasts , cupping them in his large hands , squeezing them and pinching my hardened nipples .
He licked over and over that spot that stung and burned , where the spell had been .
Growling with arousal , his hard erection rubbed against my thigh as his hips moved sensually .
Desire pulsed through my body , just like the time I had that crisis .
Why was this happening again now ? Aaahhh ! I screamed , arching my back when a sharp pain made me writhe , as if something had just been ripped from my body .
I dont know what happened after that .
I lost consciousness When I opened my eyes the next morning , I was alone in bed .
***** The next day , I visited Edward , who cried in my arms and even apologized because I had gotten hurt .
How could I blame a child for that ? I left him calmer , with his mother , who at least in front of the visitors pretended to care .
Later , I reported everything that had happened to the King and the Alpha in the study , including what I heard .
from that kidnapper and his accomplices .
Apparently , he was a former servant of the mansion who had been expelled from the pack for theft .
It wasnt clear if this was truly a kidnapping or something more sinister .
I privately told Aldric the bits I had overheard , that they knew my identity , that it seemed they had used the boy as 10 THE SECRET NOTE bait to lure me in , and that they were working for someone else who was paying theri .
The King looked thoughtful, his brow furrowed , but all he told me was to stay by his side .
Yet , that night , I disobeyed his orders again .
The Alpha organized a ball with the most elite members of the pack .
Many of them were refined , beautiful women hoping to spend the night with His Majesty and try their luck .
I refused to attend .
I was completely against it , despite Aldrics insistence .
I really didnt want to be stared at like a circus freak just for standing next to the King , looking like a scarred mess .
Besides , since yesterday , Ive felt so strange whenever Im near Aldric .
My body feels too sensitive , too hot .
I cant get the taste of his blood out of my mind .
I want him to touch me , kiss me , fuck me , and fill me with his essence This has to be the effect of that damn butterfly .
Alone in my room , with the central door locked , claiming I would sleep early , I started writing a note .
I needed to speak with Quinn urgently .
I didnt like this creepy pack and wanted to leave , but as long as he was busy studying those senseless scribbles , we were delayed .
I slipped out of my room and walked toward the staircase .
Downstairs , I could hear laughter and the clinking of glasses , the murmur of voices .
I clenched my teeth in jealousy , imagining His Majesty surrounded by sexy women .
Better not see it with my own eyes .
Hello , do you need anything ? Suddenly , a servant appeared from one of the guest rooms .
Yes , please deliver this to Guardian Quinn .
Listen carefully , only to Guardian Quinn , no one else , and make sure hes alone without anyone nearby , especially not the King , I warned him , and he nodded seriously , heading downstairs The message was simple and direct .
I rushed back to my room , throwing on a cloak over my dress to protect myself from the mountains cold .
I bolted the door from the inside and sneaked out through the second floor window , climbing down with the help of thick vines covering part of the stone wall .
I was risking wandering alone , but I needed to reach the Altar .
No matter what , I had to see it up close and find some clue to give Quinn so we could get out of here .
ALDRIC THE SECRET NOTE The Alpha , Quinn , and I were seated in Garrets study .