Marked By The Demon Triplet Alpha Kings

Aurora

Who says marigolds aren’t beautiful?

Staring at the Colossus Red Gold type of marigold flower before me, I couldn’t help but get lost in its rare beauty.

The deep burgundy petals gilded with gold were enough for me to fall in love with it and brighten my full mood.

Perfect!

I couldn’t take my eyes off the beauty right in front of me.

Overtaken by pregnancy hormones, tears welled up in my eyes but I was quick to blink it back.

I hated it when I let my emotions control me.

I didn’t want to lose it before a stranger.

“They are worth…it,” I stammered, collecting the bouquet from the strange man’s hand.

Waking up without Damon by my side made me sad, especially when he told me that he would be out for days.

I didn’t know how I would cope without him.

It was like my happiness depended on him, but now that he was leaving, it broke me.

But all wasn’t lost.

When I thought I would be miserable, the goddess sent me a friend. Though he looked dangerous, he seemed friendly and chatty.

His presence vanquished the sadness I felt. My dull moment became lively at once.

“I thought Roses were perfect until I saw this beauty right here. Thank you, Mr…” My voice trailed as I glanced at him, waiting for his name.

“Ray. Mr Ray,” he completed with a warm smile on his face, extending his hands for me with a handshake.

I pulled my fingers away from his arid palm, uncomfortable at the texture.

I felt safe and at peace at his kind gesture.

I didn’t care what he looked like, he was a nice and warm guy.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

His appearance was the opposite of his actions, but deep down within me, I knew Ray couldn’t hurt a fly.

I couldn’t wait to introduce him to Alex. I was certain that she would be thrilled to meet him.

“Nice name,” I complimented, returning the warm smile, while I kept observing him.

Without a doubt, I felt safe and secure.

I was glad that I found a companion.

Alex was the only friend I had in the castle, it wouldn’t hurt if I added Ray to the list.

The bigger, the merrier.

“Thank you, ma’am,” he blushed, his face heated up in embarrassment.

How innocent!

Judging from his actions, he might be shy around me since I’m new.

Curiosity got the best of me as I stared at some deep faded scars on his face, almost ruining his appearance. But I would worry about it later.

“How come I haven’t seen you?” I raised a conversation. I couldn’t wait to know more about him.

“I just resumed here, ma’am,” he replied and I nodded.

“What’s your job here?” I inquired, itching to know more about him.

“I am the new gardener, ma’am,” he answered, giggling like a toddler.

“Can you stop addressing me as ma’am? Please, it’s making me feel old,”

“But I must, ma’am. The King would have my head in a plate if I dared disrespect you,” he said with uttermost fear as if Damon was monitoring him. “It’s best not to annoy the King.”

“True, but please, drop the ma’am. We are friends now. My name is Aurora,” I corrected, biting my inner cheeks to stop myself from smiling.

My heart almost exploded in joy at his words.

Did Damon order him to never disrespect me?

Maybe he wasn’t as mean as I presumed after all.

His recent actions made me fall for him more, but I was scared to voice out my feelings.

I was scared of how he would react if he knew I had fallen in love with him.

I didn’t want him to run away from me.

In a few months, I would be dead, the last thing I wanted was his absence.

“Are you sure?” His voice trembled.

“Certainly. If the king questions you, tell him that I instructed you to address me by my name. Are we clear?”

“Yes, ma’am…sorry, yes, Aurora,” he corrected himself, forcing an uncomfortable smile.

“Relax, the King won’t hurt you.” I tried to pacify him.

“If you say so, ma…Aurora.”

“Where did you get this flower from?” I asked, changing the topic when I noticed how uncomfortable he felt around me.

“How come I didn’t see it?” I said to myself, admiring the marigold that sat in my hand.

“It is in the garden,”

“This garden is my favourite place in the castle, but I have never come across a marigold flower. How did you find it so effortlessly?”

“As I said, I am the gardener. Can I show you around? You seem bored,” he offered, taking my hand in his.

“I would love to,” I squeaked, unable to hold my excitement.

Finally, something to feed my eyes with.

“Sorry to pry, but don’t you have friends?” he asked, causing me to heave a sigh.

“I do, but she is busy. Her name is Alex and she works here. She comes to me whenever she is free. Most times, I might not see her for days, but it doesn’t piss me off. I understand the nature of her job.” My sad voice uttered as my mind drifted to Alex.

She would be cleaning Demon’s chambers by now.

Poor Alex.

I couldn’t wait to see Alex. The last time we met was the day she showed me to my new room. Work tied her down.

Luckily, I had Damon to ease my boredom. But Damon wasn’t always around. He had the packs’ affairs to attend to.

“Since you have me now, I will always make myself available,” Ray broke the silence with his assuring words. His words made me melt as my emotions got the best of me.

Thanks to pregnancy hormones.

“That’s so sweet of you, thank you, Ray.”

“It’s the least I could do. I always want to make people around me happy.”

We walked past many flowers in silence, burrowing deeper into the heart of the garden, away from sight.

I had never been in this part of the garden.

An uncomfortable feeling ran down my spine, but I shrugged it off.

Ray wasn’t a bad person. He just wanted to show me around. He wanted to take away my boredom.

His simplicity drew me closer to him.

Despite how relaxed I felt around Ray, I couldn’t help but feel paranoid.

Was someone after me?

My breath quickened when I sensed the bushes rustle behind me.

I turned sharply to have, but no one came into view.

I wanted to assure myself that everything was under control, but I couldn’t help my instincts.

“Run, Aurora!”

A voice said in my head, but it was too weak. I almost couldn’t hear it.

Was that my wolf? Why did she seem so desperate?

Was she awake? The last time we communicated was when my Alpha seed awoke.

“Leave!”

Leave?

But Ray wanted to show me around.

There was no way I would leave.

She couldn’t just give me orders after keeping mute for several months.

I shrugged the bad feelings aside and continued walking with Ray.

Ray halted, leaning close to me.

“You are very beautiful ma’am, you don’t deserve to be here,” he blurted in a dangerously low voice.

My forehead creased in confusion at his sudden change of words. “Thank you,” I replied, moving away from his grip.

“I just feel sorry that you are a breeder. In a few months, I won’t get to see you again. I’m so sorry about your fate,” he sniffed. His voice sounded like he was about to break into tears.

Before I could process what was happening, his hands fondled my breasts while his lips claimed my cheeks.