Episode 3

Howard's POV

Hum. It was a good thing that she slapped me, I got to teach her a lesson. She'll be more obedient in the future.

She's a wolf in sheep's clothing. At first glance you'll think she's all innocent but in truth she's so bold and clearly isn't afraid of me at all. In order to conquer this wolf I need to cut off her claws and bind her muzzle.

I went back to the party inside. It was still bustling with people.

So noisy.

"Howard here!!!" Bella called out to me from across the room.

I went towards Bella who was with my parents.

"Good evening father, mother" I greeted my parents and sat down to talk.

"It's so lively here. Since our two families will be uniting we will frequently visit here in the future" said my mother.

"If we have the time, I mean." Said my father.

"Of course. We will be happy to have you Auntie, Uncle" said Bella.

"By the way, where is your fiancé? I haven't seen her yet.."

I immediately froze

Damn. What if she tells on me to my parents.

"Ehem..the last time I saw her she was outside in the garden." I said clamly.

"Oh..is that so...well she doesn't want to spend the whole night outside." My mother gestured to one of the maidens.

"Go get the bride-to-be, tell her her mother-in-law wants to see her.."

"Yes madame.."

Mrs. Valencia (Bella's Mother) went up to us and sat down for a chat.

"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Denyrion"

"No need for the formalities Delysia! We're about to be famiky now"

"Ah..yes, would you like to have a drink?"

"Oh certainly, I'm famished"

"Madame!! Young Miss...she's gone!!!" Shouted the maid from across the room.

Shit! She was there when I left her.

"What do you mean she's gone?!!" Shouted my mother, somewhat confused.

"Madame...she isn't there..I checked..it3like she...vanished"

"There's no way she could get out from the back. She could only get out by going through here, but I haven't seen her yet." Said Mrs. Valencia

The guests started to murmur.

"What if she was kidnapped?!"

"How could they let this happen?"

"Howard was the last one with her"

"How can he leave his fiancé alone at night?!!"

"Maybe he doesn't care about her at all."

At this rate my reputation's gonna drop.

"Now! There's no use gossiping about it now. What we must do is to find Arian" Said Mrs. Valencia

"You must go with them. You'll be held responsible if anything happens to your fiance." Said my father.

Like hell I care. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be in this situation now.

"Guards! Search the whole are. We must find Arian."

"Yes Sir!!!"

She couldn't have gotten far.

I went back to the garden. Something caught my eye, there was light coming from behind the bushes. When I got closer I saw there was a hole in the wall.

Hum. So this is what you used to escape.

I climbed up and jumped to the other side of the wall.

There are footprints here. Looks like she went into the forest.

"I'll catch you little wolf.."

Arian's POV

Is this the life I really want...

Yes! As long as I'm not in the same house as those monsters. I'll survive..I have to....I have to avenge my parent's deaths...but...the question still lies....can I?

sigh

Why am I hesitating...this opportunity is just handed to me but I'm still conflicted.......I can't do it....

"ARIAANNN!!! COME OUT!!! I KNOW YOU'RE HERE!!!"

I snapped back into reality.

I have to decide...if I leave him here he would surely die....if I was found with him I would be accused of murder...and if I run away my conscience will never let me be....unless...

I stood up.

"ARIAANNNN!!! COME OUT!!!"

"Hey..can you walk.." I whispered to him

There was no reply.

Shit! I gotta move..now!

i carried him on my shoulders.

Damn. He's heavy...

I picked up the pace. Covering more ground as I went deeper into the forest. Pnly the moon is my guide, I just followed it until Howard's voice faded until it was completely gone

Silence filled the while forest. The only light I see was from the moon coming through the trees' leaves. I'm starting to get a bit tired..

I hope I can find some shelter tonight...

I glanced at the man on my back.

He's still unconscious...even if I try to treat him there's no chance that he can still survive...whatever! Let's just find a place to stay first...

After walking for what seemed like forever. I came across an old house. It was deep in the darkened part of the forest where only a bit of moonlight came through.

There's a light coming from the inside...is someone living here?

I knocked on the door to make sure.

"E-Excuse me...is...anyone home..?"

There was no reply.

knock knock knock

"Hello...is anyone there...?"

I heard footsteps coming towards the door.

"Whi are you. What do you want?!" The voice of an old woman was coming from the other side of the door.

"P-Please help us...w-we need a place to stay..a-and my f-friend is badly hurt..."

There was silence.

The door slowly opened

END OF CHAPTER