The Man in Gold

"Ugh! That man!" Rosina muttered with anger and kicked some stones that were laid on the ground.

Rosina was currently on the other side of the garden, much further than the venue. She goes there to calm herself and away from the eyes of other wolves.

A snap was heard from behind, and Rosina immediately looked back and saw a man wearing plain attire with a black mask. There was nothing special about him that Rosina had thought he was a commoner.

"Hello, milady, are you alone?" the man spoke softly while trying not to scare Rosina, but slowly moved toward her.

Rosina didn't answer. She was not in the mood to entertain someone when she was still pissed at Dragon.

"Sir, the venue is that way," Rosina pointed in the direction of the greenhouse, but the man didn't even glance at where she was pointing.

"It's a disrespect to leave a young lady alone. Something might happen to you, little thing," the man muttered and gave Rosina a slight bow. "I'm honored to accompany you here."

Rosina's eyes twitched hearing the man's statement. Her eyes observed him from top to bottom.

The man wore a black suit with a golden flower brooch on his tie. His eyes were hazel with brown hair, and he was only an inch taller than Rosina.

Rosina was judging if he was worth her time and lust, but after observing, she deemed him unworthy.

"Sir, thank you for your offer, but I enjoy my time alone," Rosina stated firmly and gave a small smile.

The man scoffed and dismissed Rosina's words as if he didn't understand what she said.

"I'm a respectful man. Don't be afraid; besides, we might be compatible with each other, and the goddess used this way for us to meet," the man stated and extended his hand for Rosina to take. "I'm Amo, milady, and you are?"

Rosina looked at the man with disinterest. Even though she liked to f*ck and murder men interested in her, she didn't go for those who didn't get her attention to lust over. Since she was in the event, Rosina needed to get along.

"I'm Rose," Rosina stated and gave a short curtsy. "Sir, I believe I don't feel anything for you to assume that we are mates."

"Then..." Amo took a step forward with a knowing smile. "Let's try it out."

Amo instantly grabbed Rosina's shoulder and pushed her body closer to him. He held Rosina's neck and forced her head for a kiss.

"What the — " Rosina was surprised at the sudden action of the man that her instinct kicked in.

Rosina kicked Amo's shin bone, causing him to let go of her and clutch his leg.

"Bitch!" Amo yelled in pain. He put his leg down and went toward Rosina, looking at him with amusement.

Rosina didn't run. She stood in her spot and watched her entertainment unfold.

Amo was about to slap Rosina, but she quickly blocked it, and Rosina slapped him back as hard as she could.

"When a woman says no, it's a no!" Rosina yelled while she grabbed Amo's hair and kicked his chin.

Rosina breathed a couple times before she fixed her dress and walked away from the scene when Amo spoke.

"You will never find someone to mate with you. You are horrible and rude!" Amo yelled and spat to offend Rosina.

Rosina scoffed while chuckling. She went back and walked toward Amo, still on the ground. He crawled back when Rosina approached him.

Rosina didn't say a word before she kicked Amo's head which made him unconscious.

"Creep," Rosina muttered before walking away. She felt the pain in her leg, but she ignored it.

Unconsciously, Rosina's chest felt immense pressure as if someone was suffocating her, but she felt no pain.

Rosina extended her hand to support her balance against the tree. Her head was swinging as she lowered herself.

|"You will never find someone to mate with you."|

Amo's words kept repeating in her head like a broken record, and every time it did, the pain got more robust.

Rosina's past hunted her back again. Like a leech stuck into her body and sucked her energy until it was satisfied.

"Stop it!" Rosina muttered to herself. She held her head and tried to stop the voice when a hand grasped her shoulder.

"Lady?"

"Ah!" Rosina screamed and looked back to see a familiar man with golden hair.

"Lady, are you okay?" the man asked and helped Rosina lift herself.

"Yes, thank you," Rosina whispered and took a deep breath. Her headaches and emotional numbness vanished when the man touched her.

"Lady, it's dangerous to be alone. Let me escort you back to the venue," the man said and extended his hand for Rosina to take.

Rosina looked at him before she accepted his hand. The man guided her back to the venue, but she stopped him.

"I would like to return to my chamber, Lord," Rosina stated and removed her hand from him. She curtsied and went opposite when the man retook her hand for support.

"Then I'll escort you," the man muttered with a radiant smile. "I'm Stone."

"Rose," Rosina stated. She glanced at him from top to bottom to see if he was a noble or a commoner.

Stone was wearing an extravagant white and gold combination and robe.

'He's noble in high rank,' Rosina thought while glancing at him. She proceeds to check him out indirectly, and his aura and stature were worthy in Rosina's eyes.

"We're here," Stone stated and took a step back to create space between them.

"Thank you, my lord," Rosina curtsied and went inside the building, but before she could enter, Stone spoke.

"Will I see you again tonight?"

Rosina slowly looked back and gave him an innocent smile. "Sure."

Stone chuckled; bowed before leaving the building and walking back to the greenhouse.

Somehow, Rosina felt that Stone was a good man and well-mannered. His aura was soft and pleasing to be with, but most of all, all the pain Rosina felt was gone by his single touch.