Marked By The Demon Triplet Alpha Kings

Aurora

The moment my ears caught Ray’s voice, I jumped out of the store that I had been hiding in all day, waiting for the perfect opportunity to catch him.

Since our last encounter, I made up my mind to steer clear of him and do my findings without his knowledge.

I didn’t want to be fooled the second time.

I took a deep breath while my eyes were shut as I mentally prepared myself for the dangerous mission that I was about to embark on.

As quietly as a mouse, I turned the doorknob, lifting it gently to avoid making a sound before pushing the door open.

My breath hung in my chest as my heart won’t stop pounding in anticipation.

“Relax, Aurora, you got this.” Alex’s encouraging words flew into my head, straightening me a little.

With shaky hands, I pulled the camera that Alex had given me a night before from my pocket, rubbing my finger over the screen to wipe the dust off before gripping it tight.

If it weren’t for her duties, she would have been with me.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

But the camera wasn’t a bad idea. I couldn’t help but be more grateful.

Quietly shutting the door, I tiptoed before peeking at the path leading to Rosa’s room.

Anger burned in me when I saw Ray made his way into Rosa’s room confidently.

Suspicion brewed in me at the manner in which he ignored the plethora of guards before yelling at Rosa for not opening the door on time.

Switching on the camera, my back was glued against the pillar that was conjoined to the wall, and my hands stretched a little to capture the moment.

From the screen, I could see Rosa dismissing the guards while Ray kept undressing her with his eyes that were fixed on her red satin robe that hung loosely on her shoulder.

That was weird.

Curiosity got the best of me as different thoughts ran through my mind.

Were Ray and Rosa having an affair?

Why does he feel entitled while entering her room?

Why was he speaking to her with an authoritative tone?

Why did she dismiss the guards?

Does that mean Ray and Rosa are working together?

My brows furrowed as I tried to connect the dots.

If Ray and Rosa were working together, as I assumed, does that imply that Rosa had a hand when I was banished?

What if I was just assuming things?

But what business would a gardener and a mistress have?

I wish I could go over to them and force words from their mouth, but it was impossible.

Fuck!

I stretched my hand further as I tried to capture them before the door got shut, but luck ran out on my side when Ray started to notice the camera flash.

Alarmed by the attention I drew, I withdrew my hands, placing the camera in my pocket.

Consumed by my nervousness, my moist hands grew shaky, letting the camera fall on the ground, creating a loud shattering noise.

The noise stole Ray’s attention as he left Rosa’s side and strode to the pillar where I hid.

My heart thumped loudly against my chest as I held my shaky breath while watching him survey the hallway as he stood in front of the pillar.

Afraid to give myself away, I clasped my hands around my mouth to reduce my noisy breath.

Luckily for me, he couldn’t spot me as I hid behind the pillar.

Confirming that he had abandoned the search duty to Rosa’s room, I hurriedly dashed into my room.

My breath came out in short pants as my hands fumbled with the camera with eager eyes.

A frown plastered my face, followed by anger and disappointment when I saw the broken camera.

Fuck!

I screwed up.

Overwhelmed by sadness and anger as I tried to switch on the camera, but all to no avail, I tossed it aside before throwing myself on the bed to sleep.

It didn’t take long before I succumbed to deep sleep.

I hadn’t shut my eyes for long when a small feminine voice filled my ears.

It sounded so soft, so gentle, more like a whisper.

Yet, it was compelling, alluring, and authoritative.

“Aurora,” It called again, louder this time.

It sounded like a powerful feminine voice. It sounded like the wind.

The alluring voice grew so enchanting that I started following it, allowing it to lead me to wherever it went.

Suddenly, I found myself in the woods, alone and confused.

The voice was gone now as it was replaced by sounds of hungry wild beasts.

My frightened eyes scanned the area for an escape route, but I was left with none. Giant trees fell across the only path, blocking any passerby from moving across.

I couldn’t turn to leave as everywhere was bleak. I didn’t even know which way I came from.

It didn’t take long before the voice chanted my name in the wind again.

This time, I was certain that it was the voice of a woman. Judging from it, I could tell that she was in her late twenties.

It sounded so clear, like the gushing of many waters against a fountain.

The voice was so melodious and luring, I could bet it belonged to a siren.

“Aurora!” It finally called before I jolted awake.

My eyes flung open as a loud gasp rolled off my throat.

Fear got the best of me as my hands flew to my pounding chest.

It was a strange dream.

I sat up, pulling the duvet over my exposed body as my eyes scanned my room for the strange woman, but there was none.

Where could she be hiding?

The glow from the Crescent moon that hung in the sky illuminated my room, making it appear magical.

I was too scared to go back to sleep, I didn’t want to be led astray by a weird voice.

Fear gripped me hard, causing my teeth to clatter.

“Aurora!” A voice suddenly called.

Shivers ran down my spine as electric jolts sprang in my body, making me jump from the bed in fear.

“Leave me alone,” I cried in fear, shielding my body with my duvet.

My face broke out in sweat, and my palms grew sweaty.

Paralyzed by fear, I dashed out of bed to the wall to switch on the light, but no one was in my room.

“Alex?” I called, but I was met with no response. “Stop this sick joke, Alex. You are scaring me.”

“Come out already. Fine, you win,” I muttered, my eyes darting everywhere for Alex’s figure.

This must be a weird joke.

“I’m not scared of you. Show yourself if you are not a coward!” I challenged, raising my fist in the air to strike whoever approached me.

“Aurora!” It repeated softly, making me almost paralyzed with fear. “Follow me,” It ordered. It didn’t take long. I felt something possessed me, making me follow the voice without questions.

I stifled a scream before my hands clasped my mouth tightly.

I was too scared to make a sound.

It was the same voice calling me in my dream.

I wanted to protest, but it had a strong hold on me. Who knows if it wants to lead me into the woods to be eaten alive by wild beasts?

I was about to shrug my shoulders when the voice called again. Before I could object, I found myself walking out of my room as I was walking toward the river.

I recognized the place.

It was the spot where Ivy was buried.

The voice grew loud and powerful, resonating throughout the space.

It blended perfectly with the sound of the wind and the gentle flowing of water.

“Aurora.” It beckoned unto me again.

I lifted my eyes to see three figures before Ivy’s grave moving around it.

Fear-stricken, I froze on a spot as the figures walked towards me.

I let out a scream when I saw three giant wolves charging at me, ready to pounce on me.

The darkness made it impossible for me to note their differences.

Before I could process what was happening, strange scents invaded my nostrils, driving my wolf restless.

“It’s them!” I heard my wolf scream in my head as she jumped in excitement.

“Who?”

“Mate!” They choruses in unison, mind-linking me.