Yuri - POVA door creaked open, and the device strapped to the back of my hand began to warm. It signaled that we had found our Mixed Blood, and the man who stood in front of us was one of them. Strikingly, this man bore a resemblance to me, something that didn't go unnoticed by Drake, whose eyes darted between my face and the elderly man’s. Equally surprised, the old man stared back at me.“Who are you?” His voice was gruff and full of suspicion.“I…I…” I stammered, unable to find my words.“This young lady is searching for her biological father. Her mother gave her this address,” Drake interjected, explaining my situation to the stranger, who looked eerily like me. I was still uncertain whether this man could indeed be my father.“What?” The old man gasped, his shock evident. “What is the name of the woman spreading such falsehoods?”“Who are you calling a liar?” I shot back, my indignation clear. The old man visibly flinched as two figures emerged from the shadowed interior of the
Mac–POVMy wolf bristled with irritation all week, grumbling that Yuri had to be with the dragon guy instead of us. Our mission was to locate a rare onyx stone situated in the Norman city of Fae. To be honest, it was an absolute pain in the ass; the Fae were less than helpful when it came to finding a shop that supposedly sold this rare stone. After wrangling with Fae bandits, a detour that squandered four precious days, and meandering through various cities, I finally found myself standing outside the shop. I had anticipated a small, decrepit wooden building like most Fae establishments, but I found a boutique teeming with jewelry on display and eerily devoid of customers – a sight uncommon in a city where Fae often frequented local shops.Upon entering, a sharply dressed young woman with golden Fae eyes met my gaze with undisguised distaste. “Wolf, what brings you to my shop?” she asked with palpable disgust.“I need a rare onyx stone,” I replied, cutting to the chase. The Fae woman
Drake's POVReaching the location that resonated with my power, I spotted a man in a dark cape walking alongside Alpha Kevin. I couldn't discern his face, and I couldn't get too close without alerting Alpha Kevin and Beta Ted, making me appear as if I were spying on them.Keeping my distance, I continued to follow. My pursuit led me to a secluded shelter where Alpha Kevin, Ted, and the caped man gathered. Their voices were muffled as if a magical spell had been cast over the location to prevent eavesdropping. Frustration set in as I struggled to gather useful information."Close your eyes, Drake. I will cast an invisibility spell on you," my dragon Fin instructed. Complying, I felt a comforting warmth envelop my body as the spell took effect. Under the invisibility cloak, I approached the shelter, positioning myself near a window."Alpha Kevin, we've brought more mixed-bloods," Ted reported."Hmm… I'm pleased with your work, Ted. Did you hear, Zane? Our mission seems to be progressing
Yuri's POVWe had spent four days meticulously crafting escape plans and designing a passageway based on the blueprints of labs that Solomon had provided us. Our aim was to evacuate the mixed-blood hybrids safely. My father had kept me updated, informing me that soon they would inject him, Nedra, and Nex with a serum. This serum could enhance their energy and make them feral if not adequately controlled. It's a forced serum that weaponizes mixed bloods but shortens their lifespan. I couldn't bear the thought of my father, step-sister, and step-brother suffering these consequences."Calm down," Darcus advised me. I nodded in response, stepping into the room where we would have dinner. Thankfully, the stone hadn't been exposed to Drake, or our cover would've been blown instantly. Ted had handed off the stone to his spy, and I was the one who had to make sure Drake stayed away from the stone until Ted's man had safely absconded with it."I've just informed Alpha Silas about our escape pl
Drake–POVSeeing Yuri plummet from the towering mountain height, I instantly shifted halfway, unfurling my dragon wings. I caught her weary form in my arms, simultaneously dodging the laser beams aiming at us. Her unconscious state, etched on her battered face, stirred a pang of guilt within me. Anticipating the next laser beam, I retaliated with magical fire from my palm, dispelling the threat before we took to the skies.As the truck carrying a mixture of hybrid creatures slipped past the security post, relief washed over me. Solomons and Mac had been tasked with its removal, and their success showed that my preemptive elimination of the guards had paid off.Urgency overtook me as I pushed my wings to their limit, desperate to get Yuri to the Silver Canines pack for immediate medical aid. Her wolf energy was alarmingly absent, replaced by the distinct scent of wolfbane. I spotted an injection mark on her neck and cursed inwardly. Ted would pay for his merciless actions. Regret gnawe
Yuri–POVI awoke to a pristine white ceiling overhead. As my vision cleared, I saw my father seated nearby, head slouched in light sleep. "You're awake!" Elena's voice came from my right, a note of relief evident in her tone."I'll call the doctor," Elena announced. Her voice roused my dad, who, upon seeing me conscious, displayed a clear expression of relief. I attempted to speak, but my voice was raspy and weak. Gratefully, I accepted the glass of water handed to me by my father."Why do I feel so sore?" I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper.There was a brief silence, punctuated only by the distant hum of hospital machinery. My dad's eyes were filled with concern, and Elena's mirrored his anxiety."Has there been any sign of her wolf?" Elena inquired, her voice urgent.I looked between her and the doctor, confusion clear on my face."Luna Elena," the doctor began with a hint of impatience, "as I mentioned earlier, her health hasn't improved. There's no sign that she will rega
Yuri–POVI rushed to the scene alongside Alpha Silas, Drake, Mac, and Elena, all of whom were fighting. I was just dodging attacks. Before the feral wolf canines could tear me to pieces, Drake used his fire magic to kill the wild wolf. I looked at him."You are okay," I nodded."Thank you," I muttered, feeling bad for not having a wolf anymore and defenseless and hopeless. But there was no time to cry in front of Drake, my least favorite guy. Drake and another were busy fighting, and I couldn't join them. It hit me hard."You need to go back to safety, please, Yuri," Mac said. It hurt me but I nodded and left, feeling more pathetic with tears flowing down my eyes. I missed my wolf. I looked at the surrounding Pack, feeling no connection to it and its surroundings, like a heightened sense. I couldn't sense it. I just looked over my shoulder to find that Alpha Silas and Elena had controlled the feral wolves and knocked them down. But my eyes landed on Drake, who stared at me with an emo
Yuria – POV"What do you mean, mate bond?" I asked, freeing my hand from his grip, but he held my wrist firmly. Drake's purple irises bore into me intensely."Yuri, I need you to check if we have a mate bond," Drake said."I don't sense any mate bond with you, Drake," I added."Mate bond doesn't work like that, wolf. Do we need to use mate bond magic to see whether we are mates?" Drake said calmly. I felt awkward; was he playing tricks on me? His gaze held seriousness, no hint of a joke. I wanted to argue and return home, but it seemed like Drake was my King now. After all, I am no longer a wolf. I reluctantly followed Drake's orders, nodding as he held my hand, leading me to the ancient Manor.Once inside, I struggled to free my hand. Drake finally let go, and I glared at him. I despised the strength he possessed as a shifter, something I no longer had as a former wolf."What do you want to check? Do it fast, Drake. I need to sleep; I'm tired," I sighed. Drake looked at me, annoyed b
Yuri's POVThe anguished howl of a wolf tore through the silence, wrenching me out of sleep. It wasn’t just any howl—it carried grief, a warning, something terrible had happened. My chest tightened as I threw the blanket off, jumped out of bed, and hurriedly changed out of my pajamas. I stumbled out of the room and raced toward the manor’s entrance.Before I could steady myself, a powerful gust of wind barreled past me, nearly knocking me off my feet. Mac sped by, a blur of movement, but the sheer force sent me staggering back until I landed flat on my backside. I groaned in pain, feeling both frustrated and clumsy.“You’ve gone rusty,” a familiar voice quipped.I glanced up to see Drake smirking down at me, the usual spark of amusement dancing in his eyes. I shot him a glare, my cheeks flushing with humiliation.“Don’t start,” I snapped, climbing to my feet.To my surprise, he didn’t run off. He just stood there, waiting.“You can go ahead,” I muttered, brushing myself off. “Don’t bo
Drake's POVI forced myself to go along with Yuri and Mac. There’s no way I’m leaving my mate alone with that asshole, Mac. Besides, I need some space from Opal. My new clan, under the watchful eyes of Yuri’s half-siblings, feels safe—a feeling my dragon in my head confirmed. The hybrid dragons in this clan will be secure, and I trust that instinct.“You stayed back to your clan,” Mac muttered as we stopped to grab a quick bite to eat. Yuri was far enough away, well out of earshot, but I could hear the jealousy dripping from Mac’s tone.“Worry about your pack,” I replied calmly, refusing to take the bait. “My clan members aren’t the ones getting abducted.”His frown deepened.“Why are you so persistent about Yuri?” Mac pressed, his voice sharper now. “You used to hate her. You couldn’t even stand being in the same room with her.”“I know,” I admitted, my voice even. “But I believe—no, my dragon believes—Yuri is my mate. Not Opal.” I paused, trying to put the whirlwind of emotions into
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,
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 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 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 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 – 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 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