Chapter 252: OPPORTUNITY

Chapter 252 OPPORTUNITY

You are mine!

There was something about the way Aeon said those particular words that felt so familiar to Haven. She knew those words, they were so familiar. Haven could swear she’s heard those words before.. but where?

Her head was all jumbled from the close proximity. His breath was hot on her face, their eyes locked on each other. The stayed like that for some seconds before Haven felt his hand caress her cheek gently.

“Get your hands off of me!” She yelled and began to struggle “ I said don’t touch me! Let go of me!” Her hands landed on his chest and she shoved him with all her might but it was useless because he didn’t move an each. It was obvious her struggle was useless as he was far more powerful.

Haven had never felt as weak as she felt right now. Her body couldn’t even do what she completely wanted. If it was earlier when she had her werewolf strength, Aeon would surely have flew back and crashed into the wall with just a push. But Haven had none of that. Kira was gone and so was her werewolf powers. She was now weak and it made her feel pathetic.

Aeon continued tracing his fingers against her cheeks and stopped just over her plump lips. He allowed his fingers brush over them and his gaze lingered there for a while before slowly, he lowered his face to hers.

Seeing what he was about to do, panic ran down Haven’s spine. “I’m warning you.. don’t you even dare!” Her heart thumped against her chest but she still managed to glare at him.

Aeon didn’t listen though, he continued to lower himself and when Haven looked away, his hands forced her head back in place.

Haven’s blue eyes stared stubbornly at him but he could see the fear twirling within them. His lips lowered and only stopped when he felt the bridge of her nose touch his.

“Why are you resisting?” He asked when he saw Haven close her eyes. “Why so much stubbornness?”

“I know you don’t want to be my partner, but you can’t resist me forever, you belong to me now. So the sooner you accept it, the better it is for us all” He said and finally backed away, releasing her from his grip.

Haven sighed in relief when she saw him exit the room. She moved to lock the door behind him but he already beat her to it.

“I can’t believe he locked me in here. Who the hell does he think he is?!” She clenched her fists in anger. Not knowing what to do, Haven buried her face on the pillow and yelled out a muffled scream while hitting the bed as hard as she could.

She screamed in frustration and cursed and by the time she was done, tears had already gathered in her eyes. She sat on the bed, face buried in her knees as she cried to her heart’s content. She didn’t even realize when she fell asleep till she heard someone fiddling with the lock.

Haven’s eyes fluttered open as she looked up to see Aeon entering the room once more, carrying a bowl and cup in his hands. He gave her a small smile as he walked in.

“Sorry, I’ve been busy with work all day and had completely forgotten you hadn’t eaten since last night. You must be so hungry.”

Of course she was. He hadn’t even allow her to go eat breakfast at the Great Hall today.

“What time is it?” She asked as she sat on the chair.

“Late afternoon, it’s almost evening” He pulled a chair besides her and set it to face her as he sat down, waiting for her to start eating.

He passed her the bowl of steaming noodles. It was the only thing he had available right now. Haven didn’t say a word as she gobbled her food. She ate so fast that Aeon chuckled and kept telling her to slow down at intervals. She turned a deaf ear to him as usual.

Even she didn’t realize she was this hungry.

Soon Haven was done and she set the empty bowl down. Aeon passed her the cup of water which she downed almost immediately.

“Thanks” She murmured quietly but she knew he heard her because he nodded a little.

“Apples? Do you have some?” She placed down the cup and stared at him.

“You want to eat apples?” Aeon’s brows raised slightly.

“Yes, please” She answered in the nicest voice she could muster.

“Why so sudden?” Aeon eyed her suspiciously.

“I like cutting and eating apples when I’m stressed. It helps me calm down.”

Aeon squinted his eyes at her for a second. If there was anything he learnt from last night, then it’s that he shouldn’t trust anything she says. She might look all cute and innocent but he knew now she was far from that.

“Okay then.. you stay here and don’t even think of going anywhere because I’ll be locking the room. I’ll go get you some apples”

And just like he said, Haven heard him lock the door the moment he stepped out the room. She scoffed. This man was really unbelievable. She stood up and walked to the window. Snow covered everywhere as far as the eye could see.

How would she be able to get out of here? She knew she had to run away from here and as soon as possible too. But how?

She stood there thinking of how to escape and only ran back to her chair when she heard Aeon unlocking the door.

“Here” He dropped the small tray which had two big apples and a knife in front of her. “Your apples”

“Actually, can you cut me some slices please?” An idea popped into Haven’s head when Aeon sat down again.

“I thought you said you like cutting your own apples?” He frowned.

“Did I?” She made a thoughtful look “I don’t really remember. But It won’t hurt to cut me some yeah?”

Aeon sighed and picked up the knife. “You’re acting really weird” He murmured but cut the apple all the same. No words were exchanged again as Aeon cut the apple into small squares and placed it in front of Haven.

He picked up the second apple and glanced at her briefly “We need to talk”

“About?” Haven popped one of the squares in her mouth.

“Everything” His attention returned to the apple in his hands “Listen , I really don’t get why you’re acting this way. Why are you so against our union?”

“What are you talking about?” Haven popped another apple in her mouth. Her eyes darted towards the door and back at Aeon again. He had left the door wide open when he came back.

This was her opportunity.

She dashed forward, running as fast as she could and hoping to put a small distance between her and Aeon. Since Aeon had her locked up in the room already, he must have probably left the front door open. If she could just manage to reach the front door first, Haven was sure she could escape from here.

She would think of where to go after but for now, her life depended on reaching that fucking door.

‘Please..’ She prayed to the Moon Goddess ‘Please let me leave this whole nightmare today.. please let me return home.. please help'