Why did you refuse?

"I know, I was wrong, I sold you to that billionaire. But I had no choice. Bastian threatened to make me poor and take away everything I had if I didn't comply with his wishes," Liam explained. 

Liam took both of Nasha's hands, "I'm sorry, darling, I had to, I had no choice. He said he wanted you for a long time. So after he found out you needed money and would sleep with me, he came to me immediately," Liam continued. 

"I was also forced to fire you and end our relationship because of his request, Nasha. Believe me, I did that because I... "

Nasha gave Liam a sad look.

"Never mind, Liam. I'm disappointed in you!" Nasha cut in. 

"I'm your lover. How could you do such a thing to me? Don't we love each other? If you love me, you wouldn't have given in to that man's wishes for any reason!" Nasha was still disappointed. 

"I know, Nasha. But, I feel trapped and scared. I love you, but I'm also afraid of losing everything. I'm so sorry I made the wrong decision," Liam said. 

"Liam, I can't keep living like this. I need to get away from here, from Mr. Bastian and also... from you. I need time to reflect and find a way out of all this." Nasha let go of Liam's two hands holding hers. 

"Nasha, don't go. I'll try to find a way to save us from Bastian's clutches. I don't want to lose you," Liam said, "come with me. I'm sure you'll be safe. Mr. Bastian will never find you," Liam assured Nasha. 

"But, Liam. I'm already dirty, my body is so disgusting. I'm... "

 Liam's index finger pressed against Nasha's lips, "It's all because of me. I don't care. I will still love you even though you are no longer a virgin," Liam said. 

"All right, Liam. I'll come with you," Nasha said. She felt she would be safe if she went with Liam. 

***

Bastian has been looking for Nasha, the bronze-eyed girl who has an aura for the werewolf nation, especially for an Alpha like Bastian.

"Aiden, why is it so hard to find her," Bastian said, he was getting desperate. 

"Relax, Alpha. We'll definitely find the girl," Aiden said. 

Bastian and Aiden went to a restaurant for lunch. 

Bastian and Aiden accidentally crossed paths with a man.

As soon as he saw the man, Bastian immediately smelled a very strong vampire scent.

"You - " It turned out that the man was Arnold, a descendant of the vampire king.

"What are you here for, Arnold?" asked Bastian in a snappish tone. His eyes blazed, and his canines appeared, signaling the anger that was beginning to build. "Why have you entered my territory?" growled Bastian. 

Arnold stared at Bastian with a cold gaze, his canines also starting to show.

"Just like you, Bastian. Looking for what's missing," he replied casually.

"What do you mean?" urged Bastian, his eyes still burning. 

Arnold chuckled, "You're looking for Nasha, aren't you? The bronze said girl who is so precious to the werewolf nation, especially to an Alpha like yourself."

Bastian clenched his fists, trying to control his emotions.

 "Why do you know about Nasha? Give me a clear answer, Arnold!" growled Bastian. 

Arnold smiled sarcastically. "Of course I know about the girl. I know how valuable she is, why wouldn't I try to take her for myself?"

Bastian grew angry, and without any restraint, he threw a punch at Arnold. However, Arnold nimbly dodged and counterattacked. The two supernatural beings attacked each other, while the panicked diners tried to save themselves.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Aiden immediately separated Arnold and Bastian. 

"Alpha, calm down..." Aiden whispered, "control yourself otherwise you'll turn into a werewolf."

Arnold smiled wryly then approached Bastian. 

"I'll find that girl before you do," Arnold whispered. 

"That will never happen, Arnold! I won't let you or my enemies hurt that girl," Bastian whispered angrily. 

"We'll see about that!" Arnold smiled and grinned. 

He walked out of the restaurant with ease. His arrival to the human world was certainly with a definite purpose, Arnold wanted to avenge his father's order to Bastian. 

Bastian and Aiden remained in the restaurant despite the chaos. No one would dare him, considering Bastian was the number one person in the city. Bastian's wealth has yet to be matched. 

Besides, Bastian and Aiden were both customers at the cafe. 

"Aiden, we have to find Nasha no matter what," Bastian said. 

Besides needing her aura, Bastian also missed the girl who had given him pleasure. Ever since he entered the human world, he had even made love to women of the night. Somehow since Bastian made love to Nasha, he had no desire to make love to other women. 

"I'll try, Alpha." Aiden was always calm. "How about I order one woman to please you tonight?" Aiden suggested. 

"No, Aiden. I'm not horny. I just want to fuck that girl," Bastian said, rejecting Aiden's suggestion. 

"Okay, Alpha."

While Nasha and Liam were already in a place located in the middle of the forest, a small town with not so many people. 

When Nasha entered the area, she felt strange because the people around her kept watching her. Getting stares from strangers made Nasha uncomfortable. 

"Liam, why do people around here keep staring at me? Is there something wrong with my appearance?" Nasha asked.

Ever since she lived here, she felt very strange, especially with the stares. Liam said that this house was left by his grandmother. So, Nasha would definitely be safe living in this house. So, even though it was scary, Nasha tried to fight her fear. 

"It's just your feelings, Nasha," Liam said. 

Nasha lives here alone, because Liam has to stay in the city. He might only come by once in a while to see how Nasha is doing. 

 "Okay. Thank you again, Liam, for giving me a place to stay."

Liam took both of Nasha's hands, he held them tightly, "You're welcome, sweetheart. You want to be my lover again, don't you?" Liam looked at Nasha with an intense gaze. 

Nasha didn't give an answer yet, but Liam was about to kiss Nasha's lips but Nasha immediately refused. 

"Why, Nasha? I really want to make love to you?" Liam looked deeply at Nasha. He was disappointed when Nasha rejected him.