Soren POV

I thought finding my other half would be the most magnificent day ever until I went to the Ball and saw that my mate was a slave, that her eyes only saw my rival.

Her scent is like a field full of flowers that have just opened in the middle of spring. I could see her silhouette walking through the field, her laughter seems to echo while I can see the surrounding happiness...

But as soon as I focused my gaze, I saw her black hair falling in curls, her head lowered, her body covered with scars and exposed to anyone, and the smell of Klaus on her...