Yuri – POVOpal delivered a stern lecture to Drake, criticizing him for his insensitivity. I couldn't help but chuckle as I observed Drake sitting patiently, enduring all the drama. He clearly didn't want to provoke Opal; after all, having a witch around could be quite useful in times of need. Otherwise, I was certain Drake would have swiftly expelled Opal from his Manor, uninterested in enduring her lectures."You know what? I'm staying here," Opal declared defiantly. Drake shot her a glare."No," he retorted. "This is exclusively Dragon territory; no witch is allowed to stay here." Despite his firm stance, the tension in the room hinted at a looming clash of wills between the dragon and the witch."Do you want my help or not?" Opal raised her eyebrows."You can threaten with that; I can find the best Witch, Emily, who can help if you don't," Drake warned Opal, referencing Witch Emily, Alpha Silas's mother, a seasoned witch with more experience than Opal."You know what, Drake? Let h
Yuri’s POV“Opal,” I call her cautiously. Drake is on edge, taking small steps toward her, but the magic sends us flying into the wall. Thankfully, Drake covers me, softening the impact.“Are you alright?” Drake asks, his eyes scanning me from head to toe. His concern, framed on his handsome face, is endearing, but I can’t focus on that. I’m too busy watching Opal’s magic swirling around her, green particles visible to my eyes.“What the hell is Opal up to?” I mutter.“I have no idea,” Drake replies, advancing carefully. I follow him on my toes, but he stops me, pulling me behind him. I glare at him.“Stay back, you could get hurt,” he says. His words sting, reminding me of the loss of my wolf, but I know he’s right, so I stay put. Drake’s warm magic surrounds him as he approaches Opal. His hand shifts, sprouting claws and golden dragon scales as he slashes through the magical circle, dispelling it. Opal gasps for breath, looking like herself again, free from the daze of the spell.“O
Mac – POVTonight, it’s do or die. My heart pounds with the anticipation of what lies ahead—killing Alpha Kevin, the cruelest Alpha I’ve ever known. A manipulative monster who’s tormented his own people. But what more could I expect from the man who murdered my parents?I discovered the truth just a day ago, buried deep within the hidden library of the pack. It was with the help of a spy that I unearthed the origins that had haunted me for years. Alpha Kevin had drugged and murdered my parents—the rightful Alpha and Luna—in their sleep. And it was only through the bravery of an Omega, who fought to save me that night, that I survived. I’d always wondered how I ended up with the Silver Canines pack, but now I knew the truth: the Night Pack belonged to me. I won’t let Kevin destroy it any longer.The night is dark and eerily silent as I prepare for the mission. Last time i was wuth Drake and Yuri to break the hybrids and mixed-blood dragons out before Kevin turns them into weapons. The
Yuri’s POVDrake swiftly made a strange hand signal, and with just one gesture, magic sparked to life. It hit Opal hard, knocking her unconscious mid-air. We descended slowly to the ground, where Drake’s guards quickly appeared, taking her limp body and securing her hands with power-restraining shackles.“She’s your mate,” I whispered, my voice barely above a breath. Drake glanced at me, his expression unreadable. My body was still pressed close to his, the warmth from him chasing away the chill in the air.“I don’t feel the mate bond with her,” Drake replied, his tone certain. He guided me inside his manor, his arm still wrapped firmly around my waist. I wanted to step away, to put distance between us, but my legs wouldn’t obey. Maybe I was still dizzy from floating in the air earlier, or maybe it was something more.“You look pale,” Drake observed, his voice softer now. I pulled back, trying to create space as I walked to the kitchen for a glass of water.“I’m fine,” I whispered, th
Mac’s POVI staggered to my feet, the taste of blood thick in my mouth from the brutal blows Alpha Kevin had landed. His fists were relentless, each punch a reminder of my mistake. I shouldn’t have underestimated him—shouldn’t have believed that my new power was enough to bring down an Alpha like him. I could barely keep up with his speed, let alone dodge his attacks.I should have listened to Alpha Silas, taken his advice to train and master my abilities before leaving the pack. But my wolf was restless, urging me to reclaim the home I knew was mine. Now I was paying the price.Kevin lunged at me again, but this time, his movement was just a fraction slower. I felt the surge of adrenaline coursing through me, hot and fierce, sharpening my senses. I caught his arm mid-swing, twisting until I heard the bone snap. He roared in pain, but I didn’t let up. Even as he tried to counter with his other hand, I seized it and broke it too. He staggered back, gasping, his eyes wide with pain and
Yuri's POVI finally went to meet my father and my half-siblings, Nex and Nedra. The tension of seeing them for the first time wasn’t as overwhelming as I’d expected, though I still couldn’t shake the uncertainty in my chest.“Well, glad you’re joining us for dinner.” My father’s warm, welcoming smile melted some of my reservations.“Where’s Sire Drake and Alpha Mac?”I rolled my eyes and smiled faintly. “Dad, you don’t need to use those formalities—not with them. That’s for outsiders. Mac’s my best friend, and Drake… well, Drake is just Drake.”“She’s right.” A deep, familiar voice sent a shiver through me, making me turn in surprise. Mac stood there, his voice carrying a weight that wasn’t there before. His presence had changed too—he seemed broader, stronger. His fitted t-shirt clung to his muscular build in a way that made my breath hitch. He wasn’t just Mac anymore. He was magnetic, almost unbearably so.“She’s right—you can call me Mac. No need for all the formalities,” he said,
Mac’s POVI wanted to rip Drake limb from limb, but right now, Yuri needed medical attention. The moment he carried her away from my arms, rage surged through me like wildfire. But I held it back—she needed to heal first.The infirmary was being prepped, and the wolf doctors sent by Alpha Silas—experts in treating hybrid dragons—had already arrived. For now, I knew one thing for certain: Yuri was in capable hands.Yuri’s father and her half-siblings joined us in the infirmary, but we stayed outside, giving the doctors space to work. My heart was racing like never before. Not even the fight for my life against Alpha Kevin had left me this tense. I never expected my attraction to Yuri would turn out to be a mate bond, but my wolf, Alec, confirmed it.“What happened to her all of a sudden? She was fine just minutes ago,” Nedra asked, breaking the heavy silence.“It seems the tension between us knocked her out,” Drake replied coldly, glaring at me before looking away.“What?” Nex blurted
Yuri’s POVMy head was splitting in two. The sharp scent of antiseptics hit my nose, and I groaned. Great. The hospital wing. Again. I yanked the IV out of my arm.“Hey, easy there!” Drake’s voice caught me mid-yank as he grabbed me before I could faceplant into the floor like an idiot. He helped me flop back onto the bed, though my legs were shaky and weird, like I was trying to stand on Jell-O.“What the hell am I even doing here?” I muttered, glaring up at him.“You’ve been unconscious for a week.”“Well, that explains why my body feels like it’s been run over by a truck.” I stretched a bit, wincing at how stiff everything felt.“Thanks for the update, Doc.”Drake just stared at me, his face all serious. Like, annoyingly serious.“What? Stop staring at me like I grew a second head,” I snapped, frowning.He folded his arms. “You’re feeling two animal spirits, aren’t you?”“What?” I squinted at him, then scoffed. “Did you hit your head? What are you even talking about?”Drake sighed,
Yuri’s POVThe explosion’s force sent me flying backward, my breath ragged as the dust began to settle. My vision swam, my body aching from the battle, but my eyes found the scene ahead—Jared stood there, a chain wrapped tight around his neck, his body slack. Blood dripped from his mouth, his lifeless eyes frozen in surprise. And then there was Drake—partially shifted, his wings trembling, his horns chipped, his body barely holding together. He still gripped the chain that had ended Jared’s life, but he looked seconds away from collapsing."Drake." My voice came out in a rush as I ran toward him, but just as his grip slipped from the chain, his form shifted back—human, fragile, falling fast.No.I pushed past my exhaustion, my magic flaring as I caught him just before he hit the ground. His weight was heavy against me, and his half-lidded eyes flickered open."Don’t push yourself," he whispered, his voice strained. "I’ll shift." His words were a lie—he was too weak to even lift a fing
Yuri’s POVI couldn’t move. I couldn’t even breathe. His grip tightened around my throat, choking the life out of me as he drained my power. I struggled, trying to break free, desperate to stop him, but it was useless. The soldiers who had rushed to my aid had fallen instantly—killed by nothing more than a glance from him. He absorbed their power effortlessly, leaving their lifeless bodies in his wake.My vision blurred. My eyes dulled to gray, speckled with black dots. My body felt weak—drained—as Jared pulled my power into himself. I couldn’t even scream. I couldn’t even cry out in pain.Is this how I die?A voice echoed in my mind."Promise me you won’t die on me."Drake’s words. The ones he had spoken only hours before.I don’t think I can keep that promise… I’m sorry, Drake. Our mate bond—Suddenly, a voice cut through the fog in my head."You’re not dying on my watch."Drake’s mind-link. Faint but firm.The crushing grip on my throat vanished, and I gasped, sucking in greedy lun
Yuri—POVDrake’s power flared like an untamed beast. His voice was nearly unrecognizable, a guttural snarl tearing through the battlefield."You dare do this to the woman who once cared for you? You don’t deserve Yuri, you selfish bastard!" His eyes burned with fury."And you had the audacity to curse her?"Jared stood his ground, his body tense. "I did everything to make Yuri mine," he said coldly.I spat, my voice laced with venom. "You don’t give a damn about me. All you’ve ever wanted is my power."A smirk curled on his lips. "You’re not as naive as before."I scoffed. "And yet, you think you can fool me with your pathetic, fake concern? I see right through you."Before he could respond, Drake lunged, a blur of fury. His claws slashed through the air, colliding with Jared’s chest. The impactsent Jared flying, his body crashing into the dirt."Enough talk. We fight." Drake’s voice was guttural, his form half-shifted into something monstrous.A roar erupted through the battlefield
Drake—POVThe night was quiet, the kind of eerie stillness that made my wolf restless. I stood watch with my team, the crackling fire casting shadows across our tense faces. Yuri was resting in the tent, and Mac had just joined me, taking a slow sip from his flask."Your wolf is back, huh?" he mused, offering me the drink.I took it, nodding. "Yeah. Feels like I’m myself again, thanks to that fight with that asshole Eric."Mac smirked, taking another swig. "So… you’re not gonna ask?"I arched a brow. "Ask what?""Yuri’s not my mate. Emery is," he clarified, his voice steady. "The moment my wolf surfaced during your fight with Zane, I knew."I shrugged. "Figured."Mac scoffed. "No wonder you look so damn smug."I rolled my eyes. "How’s Emery?"His smirk faded, replaced by a shadow of concern. "Not great. The toll of fighting, being under that bitch’s spell… it’s wearing onher." His jaw clenched."Make her go back to the Pack," I said firmly.Mac let out a dry laugh. "As if she’d liste
Yuri – POVI stood panting, my breath ragged as blood dripped from my arms onto the snow. Across from me, Lucian glared, his body battered and broken. I had done a good number on him. I smirked, letting the satisfaction simmer beneath my rage.“You look tired, Lucian,” I hissed, my voice laced with venom.His furious gaze burned into me.“You’ll scream and beg for mercy,” he sneered, his tone thick with arrogance. “Just like your father begged me to spare his children.”A violent tremor ran through me. My blood boiled.Lucian chuckled darkly, savoring my reaction. “Do you know what I did first? I killed your sister while your father watched. He screamed until his voice was raw.” His grin widened. “Then I took your brother. He was helpless, weak—just a half-blood dragon with no powers. He couldn’t save her. What a waste.”I clenched my fists, nails digging into my palms.“And your father?” He tilted his head mockingly. “He called your name, praying for your safety before I—”“Ahh!”My
Yuri’s POVDrake partially shifted, his dragon wings unfurling just enough to reveal the striking mix of gold and black feathers—a sight so mesmerizing it was almost distracting. His deep voice cut through the tension.“Guys, stay back. This is personal.” His sharp side-glance told me to stay put. I hated being ordered around, but I knew better than to step between him and his revenge. Mac studied the broken window view, his eyes scanning for any sign of Hybrid soldiers.“We need to stay on guard—”Before he could finish, a deafening thud shattered the moment. Zane lunged, his fist crashing toward Drake—but he missed, hitting the ground instead. The sheer force sent shockwaves through the air, shattering the wooden home and knocking us backward. The wind howled, nearly lifting me off my feet.Drake’s golden eyes locked onto mine, and for a brief second, I saw something that made my stomach clench—worry. Time seemed to slow as Zane’s fist shot forward, aiming straight for Drake’s chest
Yuri’s POVTension crackled in the air like static electricity as we huddled in the ruined old home, waiting. Emery lay unconscious beside us, her breath shallow. Silence pressed down, thick and suffocating. Any second now, the rest of the team will arrive. Any second now, the enemy might strike.“If the Hybrids' higher-ups know we’re here…” Mac finally broke the silence, his voice edged with unease. “It means they’ll attack soon.”“No shit, Sherlock,” Drake muttered, arms crossed, frustration radiating off him.I exhaled sharply. “No clue what to do next,” I admitted in a whisper.Both Drake and Mac turned to me at the same time, their gazes sharp.“Your power… it feels different,” they said in unison.I nodded. “I got my wolf power back,” I murmured.A soldier stepped forward, nodding in admiration. “With Yuri’s power, we managed to get inside without being traced.” He said.“I see.” Drake’s voice darkened. “You dare to call my mate by her name?”I clenched my jaw. “I told them to c
Drake - POVBlood dripped from my hands as I stood among the lifeless bodies of the dungeon guards. The air was thick with the stench of iron and death.“Good job,” Mac muttered, yanking a hood off one of the guards who had just come in for the shift change. Without hesitation, we stripped them of their uniforms, disguising ourselves in the dark fabric to blend in.As we stepped outside, a blanket of snow covered the vast forest ahead. In the distance, a town loomed, its lights flickering through the cold haze. Then, I caught it—a scent. Faint but unmistakable. Hybrids. My muscles tensed.Mac slowed his pace.“What?” I asked, my voice low.“I’m thinking—” He hesitated.I exhaled sharply. “Will you just spit it out already?”“Don’t you find it strange that the guards watching us were weak?” Mac’s tone was edged with suspicion. “Either the Hybrid Alpha thinks we’re no threat… or this is a trap.”I scoffed. “Well, no shit. When you put it that way, it’s pretty obvious. Either we walked i
Yuri’s - POVThe day dragged on, and the injured soldiers sat near me, Emery among them. My voice cut through the heavy silence. “We need to move forward to the Hybrids’ base.”Emery scoffed. “And how exactly are we supposed to do that? Without hybrid powers, we can’t even get in.”I met her gaze with a sharp look. “You’re forgetting who I am.”She frowned. “Have you awakened your powers yet? Because all I sense in you is dragon energy.” Her tone carried a hint of irritation.Frustration flared in me. “And what do you expect us to do? Just sit here and pray Mac and Drake find their way back on their own? God only knows what’s happened to them.”Emery’s expression faltered. She flinched at my words, but her defiant stare remained. Still, she had no answer. Instead, she dropped her head in silence.I took a deep breath, steadying myself. “I’ve been a Beta and a senior in enough battles to know what we have to do. From now on,I’m taking charge.”The soldiers around me lowered their head