ALPHA SIN

ARTEMISIA

Exhaling, I twirled my hair out of habit as I stepped towards a door that I believed was leading to the balcony.

I twisted the doorknob and stepped out. Immediately cool air smacked my face.

I let out a deep breath as the wind caressed my cheeks whilst lifting my eyes to the night sky, to stare at the stars as they glittered brilliantly.

My eyes dimmed as I caught sight of a shadow lurking in what looked like a garden.

I couldn’t explain what or who it was since it was extremely dark and I was also far away.

I shook my head and averted my gaze. Also, I attempted to think of something else to clear the thoughts of the shadow being from my head as it resurfaced.

“Perhaps, I should take a look,” I say to myself whilst staring in the direction of the lawn.

Shrugging, I step back into the hall and I notice everyone was still engrossed in the party.

It was my perfect chance to sneak outside without getting caught, I reasoned.

Also, Sin was nowhere to be found and I was happy with that because I wouldn’t be able to leave the room if he was around.

After staring at the room and everyone to make sure they were not watching me, I strode out of the main door without a second thought.

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“Wow,” I mumbled as I stared at the garden in awe.

It was far better than I had imagined.

I twirled and my hair flipped around my face as I leapt around the beautifully trimmed potted fuchsia flower.

I let in a deep breath and let it out slowly. A smile slowly crept on my face and I wiggled my body slowly with my hands in the air as the sense of freedom invaded my mind.

Although, I was not free from the clutch of Sin. At least at the moment, I was away from his wandering eyes.

Startled, I halted as I heard a rustling sound next to me.

My heart smacked in my chest wildly and my eyes widened when I heard a low growl.

“Who’s here?!” I inquired. But, I hated how it came out weak.

“Hello?!” I called out again, my voice sounding stronger.

However, no response.

Preparing to leave the garden, I heard the low growl again. This time, it was closer to where I stood.

I whirled but wished I hadn’t.

My heart plummeted as I stared into the red eyes of the creature that stood before me.

It looked like a dog, but it wasn’t because of how overly large it was.

My eyes almost fell out of the socket as it walked towards me, growling.

I wanted to scream but I couldn’t not.

I felt my palms turned clammy, sweat gathered on my forehead and my throat closing up. I could sense the familiar surge of panic attacks swirling within me.

I glanced at the sharp, gleaming canine as it opened its mouth that was stained with blood.

“P-please…” I stuttered.

Maybe I was in a nightmare, I thought.

I shut my eyes and thought perhaps if I opened it again, the sight would vanish.

But, I noticed the beast was still in front of me. Also, it did not attack as I had imagined. Rather, it sat and watched me with uncertainty.

“I-I…” Whatever I wanted to say died in my throat as it brought its head closer to me.

It wanted me to touch it?!

It was weird how I knew, but I believe that was what it wanted.

My hand trembled as I stretched it to pat the head it extended.

“Artemisia!”

I lurched as I heard my name. Twirling, my eyes met Sin.

He looked as though he was about to murder someone with the glare he was tossing my way or maybe me since I left the safety of the room. His eyes swirled from the obsidian black it was to the blackest black. Then to gold. I found it intriguing that his eyes could change to that many colours.

Sin’s face contorted in a grimace but strangely, I found it sexy. And my fingers itched to caress the scruff I did not notice on his cheeks until now.

The warmth from his body seeped into mine as he stood in front of me protectively. I noticed the muscle on his arms ripped and my nipples tingled reacting to him.

“Stupid thoughts.” I grimaced.

I know I should not be thinking of how attractive he was due to the situation I was in. But, I couldn’t help it.

I believed a sane woman like me would have the same thought.

“I told you not to leave the f**king room.” He yelled, gritting his teeth.

“You are not my father,” I mumbled, wrapping my arm around myself.

I shivered as the cool wind slapped my exposed skin. I hadn’t felt the coolness until now and I glared at Sin as he continued to scold me.

“I’m your f*cking husband!” He shouted in my face.

I gasped as he tugged me into his strong arm. “And I’m going to make sure you follow all the rules I lay down because you are under my freaking roof!”

“You can’t control me.” I gritted my teeth as well.

“Try me.” His eyes glinted as he stared at me.

I could not look away from his intense gaze. His face moved in slowly and I did the same whilst licking my lips.

For a second I thought he was going to kiss me. I breathed in as his hot breath fanned my face.

He smirked and moved his lips closer to my ear. “Don’t dare to defy me.”Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

The same thing he had said to me had the cathedral. I wondered what would happen if u defined him.

“Now be a good girl and run inside.” He said, shoving me out of the way.

“Wait!” I yelled before glancing at where the animal had stood.

But it wasn’t there. I believed it had fled during our argument.

“What?!” Sin grunted. “Are you happy now that it has run away?”

I ignored his question and stared around me instead. “What if it came again?”

“I’ll take care of it. Now scoot.” He assured, pointing to the direction of the palace.

I believed he would take care of things and I didn’t argue with him again because I sensed he was far too furious with me.