Helena’s P.O.V.After escorting me to his courtyard, Zayden disappeared for an entire day. I missed him a lot, although this was for my own good. He was hell worried about me, but still, respected my privacy, giving me a chance to concentrate on the second ritual.Despite my brain working diligently to get rid of Elmer, I was looking around for my mate. It seemed that he was the most necessary person for me 24/7.“Ah! The legendary mate-bond!”The divine attraction of our bond had multiplied my affection for Zayden tenfold, although he was the apple of my eye. After going through countless trials and tribulations, we were finally together against Elmer, this temporary happiness before the real deal was more than enough for me.I took a deep breath and gathered my supplies, the ritual of disconnecting my aura with the Celestial clan was successfully completed. For reference, the drawing in the puzzle was the graphical indication of the night when I had performed the ritual to be
Helena’s P.O.V. The dark magic usually practiced by the witches was powerful enough to scar innocent people’s souls; however, it was a whole new dimension when a demigod used it for his evil intentions. If he was an ordinary wizard, my Sussurro clan’s aura would have defeated him in seconds. But Elmer was betting his immortal root on this face off. The crack in my aura’s doom was widening, creating a hole for Elmer to barge into my safe place. I panicked, racing my mind in every possible direction to search for a solution. That was when my prayers were answered, I heard a solemn whisper from the Moon Goddess. “Call your mate!” The moonstone necklace around my neck burnt as Zayden running towards Elmer caught my eye, I mind-linked him immediately. “Leave Elmer, Alpha. I need your help!” Zayden stopped for a while and howled, alerting other warriors to take care of Elmer. Suddenly, a magical portal opened, Ciara, Susan, and a company of witches stepped out for our rescue. “Th
Zayden’s P.O.V. “Sylvia has escaped? How? When?” A series of questions seized the proper functioning of my brain, the volcano of sheer rage rumbled in my chest, exploded with full force to burn me as a whole. Sylvia’s trial was postponed due to her disturbed mental condition. She had gone crazy after the birth of her son. Locking herself in a special dungeon until her recovery was the only method left, Helena had arranged the best medical care to improve her health. I had personally visited that highly guarded area to confirm the three-layered security system, then how the hell did that happen? Blitzer instantly got active and snarled at me. “It’s Aria. That vampires’ spy has shown her true colors today.” Shit! My tried and tested method of catching a spy in the act had gone terribly wrong. Despite the tight monitoring, that traitor had successfully rescued that dangerous hybrid. A sudden adrenaline rush quickened the flow of blood coursing through my body, activatin
Helena’s P.O.V. Zayden didn’t stop for our date despite my endless efforts. Fine! He blocked our link and didn’t answer my calls, I understood his reason. But what he did now was completely unbelievable, I couldn’t suppress my anger and yelled hysterically. “What are you trying to implore with this melodrama, Alpha? Are you out of your mind? Free him!” Zayden had crossed all the limits of absurdity and arrested my twin brother on the charge of prison break. Liam, who was living with his family in the free district, away from the Royal Palace, was a criminal in his eyes. Presumptuous! I was so enraged that my breath came in ragged huffs, my voice became strained as I spat out. “Give me a satisfactory reason for this arrest, Alpha. You have just minutes. Otherwise, you’ll be sent to prison for insulting Royal blood.” My Royal tone cut through the air like a sharp blade, commanding attention and respect despite my fury. All the guards in the hall bowed in respect, Zayden b
Helena’s P.O.V. “Thirty seconds? That sounds great!” Nova got excited at once, sighing in relief. “Finally!” My cheeks burned, turning cherry tomatoes, I must look like a fool while shying like a teenager. Calming my racing heart, I pressed Zayden’s hand. “It seems like a good idea. So, your place or mine?” As we weren’t living together in a room, I cautiously asked his choice to avoid any unpleasant occurrence. However, a feminine voice answered me instead of Zayden. “Here isn’t bad. Carry on!” Zayden and I both jumped at the daring of the intruder, another voice reprimanded the first one. “Shhhhhh! Stay silent. You are disturbing them.” I recognized those ruffians as Amelia and Ciara, Zayden growled to scare them. “Presumptuous! Go away, Amelia.” We got up and stood at a proper distance, looking around to search for our friends hiding somewhere. Beta Alex emerged from the darkness; his toothy smile panicked me. He was also there? How embarrassing!
Helena’s P.O.V. “There’s nothing compared to your loved one’s embrace. The intimacy, safety, and unconditional love make you feel at home, trusting yourself in their hands without any reservations...” Although Zayden had no issue with being outside, I insisted on going to the mansion. I had no intention of waking up with back pain tomorrow, given that my body had repeatedly betrayed me in the past. He picked me up and teased me on the way, enjoying my blushing. “Your face is beet-red, Luna. Goddess, you are still feeling shy.” Well, that ‘still’ was an overestimation because it was indeed awkward for me to be naked in front of a man after five years. Our mate-bond had given me the strength to break my mental barrier and cherish my mate as a whole. This small break was essential for me as my mind had lost its functioning after the haze of the first orgasm, making me yearn for more. I simply wanted him inside me, riding over ecstasy over and over again. But it would be self
Zayden’s P.O.V.Waking up by your mate’s side was a rarity that I had never imagined in my wildest dreams; however, this wish finally turned into a reality today. With Helena tugged to my chest, I felt like the luckiest person alive on the Earth.No doubt, this mate-bond had a magical effect on people, no one could deny the attraction of souls. But the bond I shared with Helena was way deeper than that. We were mates, lovers, and parents. Moreover, I was her consort as the Crown Princess.These different dimensions of our relationship had strengthened our mutual affection, binding our souls as one. My mark healing on Helena’s neck puffed my chest with pride, reminding me of her delicate mating mark on my heart as well.Blitzer yawned and licked Nova’s head, purring happily.“We are mated now, Zayden. From now on, no one can tear us apart.”The assurance of his loving tone filled my heart with happiness, I was literally on cloud nine while remembering Helena’s unique way of marki
Helena’s P.O.V.“Edith!!!”My younger brother hanging upside down wasn’t the sight I was expecting on my first day of mating, his half-dead condition sent chills down my spine. His dark skin was a sign that someone had tried to kill him, I forgot everything and cut the rope magically to examine him closely.However, my friends lying on the floor instantly caught my attention when I spotted trainer Jessica in them, her presence there slipped the ground below me. It was past lunchtime, which meant my little angels must be learning to play piano. But if she was here, who the hell would be with my pups?My query ran a jolt of electricity through guards’ bodies as they disappeared in thin air. I didn’t wait for their report and scanned the Royal Palace immediately.Zayden laid Edith on the floor and tugged my arm,“Our pups are safe, Luna?”The query behind his simple sentence was demanding an assurance, our bond flooded with the worry of our pups. It was so difficult for me to supp