Flora – POV Sharing my past with someone else has been unexpected, making me feel a strange lightness. Ryker has been a quiet listener, his presence alone offering a solid sense of support. At times, his sweetness overwhelms me, stirring feelings that I am hesitant to acknowledge. I recognize this feeling—it's love. Yet, I am reluctant to allow my hopes to rise only to be crushed later. It's clear what Ryker feels for me; he's not in love, we're just fated mates, and he's simply acting the part. I was in my room, busy on my laptop, searching for a new job. I'd recently been fired from Belle's Company, and she'd gone as far as to block me on social media and her call list. Praying to land a job soon and keep my mind occupied, I found the Manor life tedious. Then, a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts, and I saw Ryker standing in the doorway. "Are you free?" he asked. "I'm free. I don't have a job since Belle fired me," I responded, smiling. "How about learning healing and pot
Belle – POV I dressed sharply, looking my best since Venica told me that Elton prefers his acquaintances to dress well and wear branded clothes. I stepped out of the penthouse, which was empty and quiet. I missed Flora, who used to stay here and always ensured our food was hot and ready. I had gotten used to that and to watching N*****x series together. It was for the best that I broke things off with her. Shaking off the thoughts, I shut the door behind me. As I got to the parking lot, I noticed a woman in a black hoodie standing right next to my car, making me suspicious. "Hey, step away from the car," I said, giving her a warning. "Belle, I've been waiting for you," the woman said, and I narrowed my eyes. "Who are you?" I demanded. The woman in the hoodie showed her face as she removed her face mask. "Alexia, the Omega from the Black Mist Pack," I whispered. "What do you want from me?" "Check your phone." I did and saw a text from Venica, explaining that Alexia is also a membe
Alpha Ryker – POV I sat opposite my son, searching for a way to explain the situation to Flora. "She is my mate," I clarified, although I worried about his reaction in six months if Flora wasn’t around. “Wow, Dad, that’s great! So she’ll be my mom?” Ivan asked, his face lighting up with a smile. “Ivan, Flora, and I need time to get to know each other better. I can’t make any promises right now,” I responded, watching his cheerful expression fade to disappointment. “Are you upset, Ivan?” I inquired as he headed to bed. “No, I’m not. We have training tomorrow, Dad,” he reminded me. I nodded, tucked him in, kissed his forehead, and left for my room. Just then, my phone rang. It was Nathan. “Alpha,” he greeted. “We have an issue. He’s not in London; he might be somewhere else, possibly with a new woman.” “Give it one more day. If there’s still no sign of him, you and Alexia should head back to the pack,” I instructed. “Understood, Alpha. Ivan’s home, right?” Nathan asked. “Yes,
Flora – POV I woke up early, wiping the sweat from my forehead as the haunting images from my dream lingered in my mind. In the dream, Elton had forced himself upon me, marking me as his fated mate, draining my power, and ruthlessly killing Ryker right before my eyes. I couldn't hold back the tears as I mourned Ryker’s death in my nightmare. “Flora, you seem rattled.” I jumped at the sound of a voice so close to my ear. My eyes met Ryker's alluring gaze. I noticed he was still in his clothes from yesterday, though the buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing his strong chest. “Ryker… You’re here,” I stammered. “Did you have another nightmare? Is that what made you uncomfortable?” he asked, his eyes filled with concern. I nodded in response to his question. “I came to help you sleep, and you pulled me close, treating me like some kind of teddy bear,” Ryker said, a hint of amusement in his voice despite the sad look in his eyes. “Why can’t you just ignore it? Use magic to muffle
Alexia - POV Nathan looked frustrated, unable to catch Elton, and I felt torn between irritation and guilt. I didn't want to be a part of Elton's team, but that twisted witch, Venica, forced me into it to sabotage the mission. When the guards caught Nemo, I had to communicate with Venica about the situation. She told me that if Nemo had touched the vial of the potion, she would use magic from her end to kill him, explaining that the potion vial had a spell. If anyone touched it, Venica could link to the person’s body and kill them. Learning this, I gulped with fear, realizing I, too, had touched the potion vial. I asked if she was planning to kill me, but Venica chuckled and assured me she wouldn’t kill her associates. In return, she demanded intel about the lead we found on Elton; otherwise, our deal would be off. I didn’t want that, so I agreed to be the spy, hoping this wouldn’t backfire on me. My heart only belongs to Ryker; I need him. This is all for love and not to hurt anyone.
Flora – POV Ivan and I walked to Chelsa’s house with Ryker leading. It was a massive house, larger than any other in our pack, leaving Nathan, Alexia, and Jack’s homes looking modest. Why did Chelsa have such a big house? A woman with red hair, fair skin, and emerald eyes looked at Ivan and me before her gaze shifted to Ryker. A grin spread across her lips. “Ryker! You came to visit! And how dare you not come to the airport to pick me up, huh?” Chelsa said as she hugged Ryker. “I’m sorry, I was busy. I told you my son is coming back. Meet my son, Ivan,” Ryker introduced us to Chelsa. She beamed at Ivan, who gave her a small smile. “Oh, you look so cute,” Chelsa said, moving to pinch his cheeks. Ivan stepped back, hiding behind me. “I’m sorry. Ivan doesn’t like warm gestures or mingling with others easily,” Ryker explained. “Who is this? Is she Alexia, the one you were dating?” Chelsa asked, making a face. “I’m Flora Evers,” I said, introducing myself. “Alexia and I broke up, re
Ryker - POV I called Priestess Vella to schedule an appointment and discuss Flora's unique condition. "Alpha Ryker, how may I assist you?" Vella inquired. "I need to talk to you about my mate's condition. Can you come over to the pack?" I asked. "Alpha, I suggest you visit the Moon Goddess shrine instead. I can assist you better from here, as I understand you reached out due to some complications," Priestess Vella suggested. "Alright, I'll be there tonight," I agreed. "Very well. I'll see you at the shrine then," Priestess Vella said before hanging up. Just then, Alexia stepped into my office. "Alpha Bryan wants to meet with you to clear the air," she informed me. I sighed and gestured for her to send him in. Alexia left, and soon Bryan entered. "I thought you wouldn’t see me," Bryan commented as he took a seat. This time, I noticed he didn’t bring Beta Nelson with him. He came alone, signaling that he came in peace and wasn’t trying to assert his dominance. "Now that you're he
Flora – POV Ivan looked worried when he saw that I was feeling down because of Alpha Bryan. I wanted to make sure Ivan knew he didn't need to worry about me. After he went to his room to study, I went to my room and asked Pixy, our maid, to bring me a bottle of wine. First, I lost my job, and then my friendship with Belle fell apart. I do have Alexia, but sometimes she can be moody, and it’s hard to be around her. And Ryker can be an annoying character. Sometimes, he's sweet, but other times, he's cold and irritating. And now, Bryan, who used to be my best friend, is suddenly asking for forgiveness. It’s so sincere that it shocks me. I don’t know why I'm so emotional, but seeing him reminds me of when I was bullied. He was a nightmare and caused me so much pain when he rejected me so brutally. I took a gulp of wine, poured another glass, and tried to drown my sorrows. I was getting tipsy, but I kept drinking. Just as I was about to take another sip, a hand stopped me. I looked up an