Chapter 3 EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY

DALINA'S POV

Who could have rescued me?. Am I in a bigger danger?. Did the stranger rescue me for good or for bad?. So many questions were running through my head that I couldn't ignore.

"Are you still waiting to be devoured by these mini creatures?". A manly voice came from behind me, the voice was calming and soothing but still dangerous at the same time.

I turned to see who it was. Oh my goddess!. How can someone be this handsome?. He had these rugged yet refined features that tend to capture my attention.

I sat there admiring this god before me forgetting he could be another threat.

"Are you done admiring me?". He asked with a proud smile.

I came back to my senses and that was when I realized I was in pain. I covered myself with the torn lingerie suit, though it didn't cover me from the cold I was feeling, but I had to cover the exposed part of my body.

"P-p-please h-help m-me". I pleaded with him.

As he walked closer to me I didn't feel any danger. He bent down to my level and gathered me into his arms effortlessly like as if I was like a feather in his arms. His body was warm. It eased the cold I was feeling.

Where could he be taking me to?. Is he going to take advantage of me?. Should I struggle out of his arms or ask him where he's taking me to?.

I was battling with my thoughts. I summoned the courage to finally ask him where he was taking me to.

"Please where are we going?".

"I thought you would never ask. I'm taking you to my cabin". He answered nonchalantly.

"Thank you for saving me".

"What makes you think I won't hurt you when I get to the cabin?". You should be more afraid of me". He said, looking directly at me.

My instinct is telling me you won't hurt me". I replied boldly.

"Is that so?. Then I must confess your instinct is wrong this time around.

"My instinct is never wrong".

"I can keep you here and leave you to be eaten and taken advantage of by wolves again?".

"I'm sorry, please don't leave me here". I pleaded with my eyes lowered to my stomach level.

"Then shut up and stop arguing with me". He said with a touch of irritation.

I pressed my index finger and my thumb together and zipped them across my lips in a symbolic gesture indicating that I will remain silent.

Suddenly I heard him laughing, I was almost forced to laugh along with him but what if that gets him angry and he dumps me here.

This stranger might be extraordinarily beautiful but he is not someone to be trifled with. So I had to ask him instead what was amusing him.

"What's funny?".

"You looked so cute when you did that". He said and continued to laugh.

"Oh I didn't know that would be funny to you".

"I think I should keep you as my pet, you would definitely entertain me and I don't think my day would be boring having you around". He replied with a smirk.

"I-I-I have a family that would be worried about me, and I need to go back to them". I said in a low voice enough for him to hear.

"We are finally here". I heard him say and I turned my gaze from his chest to the cabin he spoke of".

The sight was so beautiful. The exterior has a rustic yet stylish design with a combination of wood siding, a stone accent and large windows. The hanging flower baskets and a porch swing which could accommodate two people hung beautifully at the side of the entrance

As I observed more I noticed a tranquil lake with beautiful swans swimming inside and little colorful flowers decorated around it.

He opened the entrance door with a creek sound, and carried me in. The interior of the cabin was breathtaking, it was romantic to behold. It had an open floor with a vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams and a stone fireplace which was surrounded with three rocking chairs.

He carried me inside a small room which was enough for two people. The bed was neat, adorned with soft linens, fluffy pillows and a beautiful faux fur throw blanket.

He tried to place me down on the bed but I stopped him.

"I am in a mess, please can I bathe first?". I asked him.

"I will change the sheet later, sit on the bed while I boil water for you to bathe with". He said and placed me on the bed.

I felt pain in my ankle, he seemed to have noticed my discomfort.

"A wolf doesn't take that long to heal, why are your wounds taking long to heal?". He asked curiously.

I was speechless at the moment so I didn't know what to answer him. I sneezed and that diverted his attention from the question.

He placed his hands on my ankle and the pain vanished. I knew some wolves had healing power but they were very rare.

"Thank you". I said with a grateful smile and stood up from the bed. I was facing him, oh goddess, he looked so breathtaking, his long lashes and alluring lips which I was so curious to taste.

"Ahem!. He coughed lightly bringing back my attention to him.

"Stay here while I boil the water for you". He said and I nodded without a word.

He came back in about two minutes later. "The water is ready, come with me, let me show you the bathroom". He said and I followed suit.

He brought me to a small bathroom which barely could accommodate two people.

"He showed me the towel and soap. I don't have a female cloth here, so you can manage my white long sleeve, I'm sure it would cover you".

"Alright thank you". I took it and placed it in a hanger. When he left I started bathing, the water was so warm, but it wasn't a bathtub so I didn't really enjoy it.

The soap smelled so nice, I washed my hair and scrubbed my body, washing away the mud which was on my body.

In about five minutes I was done bathing. I wore the clothes he gave me, it made me warm.

When I walked to the living room, the table was already set with food. My stomach rumbled at the sight of the food.

The guy came out from the kitchen holding cutleries. He stopped on his track as he saw me.

We stared at each other until......

"You look so beautiful in these clothes". He commented with his face an inch from mine.

"Thank you". I replied with my cheeks turning red already.

"I wonder how your lips would taste". He said with a smirk.

"I'm as curious as you are". I replied shyly.

He cupped my face and lifted my chin, he inched closer until his soft lips landed on mine.

"Are you just going to stand there and stare?".

Who dares to interrupt this beautiful moment.