THE SECRET NOTE  THE SECRET NOTE VALERIA He threatens me , and then immediately leans over the nistand , 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 hisrge 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 me 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 aplices .


    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 waspletely 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 , iming 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 dyed .


    I slipped out of my room and walked toward the staircase .


    Downstairs , I could hearughter and the clinking of sses , 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 .