Smith’s P.O.V. The compulsion from the entire pack was just over, and Alex left me to guard Madam Helena, in case she needed anything. I could feel that she was in trouble, scared would be a better word used for her current condition. She was dialing someone’s number repeatedly, but that person wasn’t receiving her calls. Soon, she gave up and started crying, leaving me aghast about whether I should ask her or not. “You should serve Helena well.” That was Alex’s serious demand from me, and as I couldn’t say no to him, I stepped forward to inquire about the situation. “What’s going on, Madam? May I help you?” Waiting for her reply, I remained silent, but she stood there frozen, not even nodding to acknowledge my question. Perhaps, I wasn’t loud enough at first, so I raised my voice, “Are you alright, Madam?” Just at that very moment, my eyes beheld a strange sight, wrecking my brain in a heartbeat. Madam Helena turned into some sort of fairy right in front of me, her flowy
Smith’s P.O.V. I understood Alex’s worry behind this question, but it was the need of the hour. Madam Helena had specially requested me to deliver her messages, it would be rude to ignore her requests after her favor on our Moon Howler’s Pack. I drove my car and took off for the free district, a mini truck full of warriors was following me in this mission. Extra weapons to deal with any unpleasantness were loaded by Alex as precautionary measures. Our small procession reached our destination in three hours, we split into three teams for a quick check. I went to the apartment as it was past kids’ school time and found them there with their nanny. Mrs. Davis opened the door for me and recognized me through Master Carver’s reference. “Brother Desmond’s son is no stranger to me, Kendrick. Skylar has mentioned you before.” My eager eyes were looking for Ashton and Scarlett, who popped out of ground and grabbed my legs, “You work with Uncle Carver, so tell us, where is our mommy? Why
Helena’s P.O.V. “I haven’t done anything!” Zayden was repeating this statement like a video stuck at a point, replaying it repeatedly. It made me regret healing him on an urgent basis. He didn’t let me attend Ciara, who was taken aback by the beauty of the Sussurro clan and begged, “You should listen to me first, Helly. It’s not my fault if Sylvia is pregnant.” His high-pitched wailing caught Edith and Amelia’s attention as well. Although I was avoiding spilling the beans before them, Zayden didn’t pay any heed to their dumbstruck expressions and spoke nonstop. “When I reached the Moon Howler’s Pack, everyone was compelled. Sylvia got furious when I denied her claim and controlled my mind as well. I didn’t have a say in that mating ceremony. I realized my position later when you grabbed my hand.” “You’re having a baby?” Edith shrieked at the top of his lungs and hid his face in his hands while running out of Zayden’s room. Amelia’s condition was no different from him, she
Helena’s P.O.V. “Mate? As in soulmate?” I froze, my muscles locked in a momentary paralysis, this surprise rendered me immobile. Zayden was gone, but his strong scent of sandalwood was sending my brain into overdrive. Nova’s sudden response to his curse breaking opened a trap door in my belly, turning my life into hell. My eyes darted around the hall, searching for confirmation, Ciara came forward and asked worriedly. “Your chest is bleeding, Helena. I’m going to fetch a first aid box.” She disappeared in thin air to bring medicines, Nova repeated that joke of the century to send shivers down my spine. “I don’t want to scare you, Helena. But you have to accept the reality that Zayden is our soulmate.” I clamped my hand over my mouth as this shock had taken hold of me, an involuntary gasp threatening to spill from my lips. Not long ago, according to Nova, Trevor was our mate and now this stupidity. Shifters had wise feral sides, and I was paired with a lunatic like her
Helena’s P.O.V. The possibility of being caught frozen the blood circulating in my body, my brain refused to work in this situation any longer. That spell was indeed a simple one, perhaps it wasn’t enough to conceal the bond from Zayden’s Alpha wolf. My body was about to explode with fear when Blitzer raised his head and gently bopped my nose, reminding me of his return after a run in the past. “Awwww!” Despite its reference, his cute, loving gesture didn’t fail to melt my heart, even Nova pushed forward to snuggle with him. “Blitzer is a giant ball of fur, Helena. Can we keep him?” The sudden surge to hug him and bury my face in this fur overpowered my mind, sending my reasoning to hell. I wrapped my arms around Blitzer’s neck and smiled, “Congratulations!” Blitzer purred in response, growling softly; however, the first sound of bone cracking snapped me out of my daze. Shoot! I was cuddling with my not-so-loving-ex and now mate, the mate-bond was in action just
Helena’s P.O.V. The softness of his voice snapped a string in my heart, that oddly familiar tone was like the cheering of your supporters after reaching the finish line of a marathon. For confirmation, I raised my head and a pair of glimmering silver eyes smiled at me, putting a stamp to my assumptions. “Miss me, love?” “Carver!” I hugged him back instantly, trying to merge my body in him for permanent relief. The sense of a strong protection enveloped me in his warm embrace, Carver caressed my back slowly as his voice was shakier even in a whisper. “I missed you, love. Why did you leave me alone?” I punched his shoulder playfully, inhaling his refreshing scent of rain in a dense forest. “I’m back, Carver. Thanks for being patient with me.” We stayed like this for a long time, drinking on each other’s scents, even his high body temperature felt like a home to me. The ‘Ding’ of the elevator brought us back to reality, and we went to Liam’s apartment, which was locked as e
Helena’s P.O.V.“Something bad has happened at home, Helena!”Nova’s grave tone did wake me up, but I brushed her worry off. I was finally at home with my little angels, what else could go wrong here?Embracing my entire world in my arms, I fell asleep quickly, blocking Nova was the only solution to shut her off. Sun was setting in the west when Scarlett’s bathroom break woke me up, the peace enveloping my heart refreshed my mood. I stretched my arms and tied my hair in a low bun, and Nova repeated her alarm like a parrot,“Everyone is worried at home.”This time, I took her seriously and went out to check on Liam and Skylar. Carver was also staying at our place to spend more time with us. The mouthwatering smell of baked cupcakes welcomed me in the living room, Skylar was in the kitchen to prepare icing for them.As a person, baking happily would be fine, so I looked for Liam and Carver, their enthusiastic voices coming out of Liam’s room eased my mind.“Pint, idiot. We are losing i
Helena’s P.O.V. A hand! A fucking grown up male’s hand! I fell on my back as the intense shock hit me like a tornado, seizing my brain’s function for a second. My stupefied gaze was fixated at that supernatural jiggalo, which wasn’t mentioned in any of the books I had read during my stay in Sussurro Clan’s territory. At this crucial moment, Nova took hold of the situation and swiftly interjected, her stern voice was laced with unquestionable authority. “Go to the clan’s entry and check the gates. Report to me about any abnormality ASAP.” Ciara disappeared in thin air after hearing this command; meanwhile, I was back in action. Accessing the magic behind this intrusion, I channeled my aura; however, a deep whisper warned me. “Don’t overdo it. Use water against fire!” This timely guidance halted me in my tracks, hinting that this simple attack was way deadlier than it appeared. As my aura was a mixture of four elements, that was a quick method to subdue the opposition. Then wh
Helena’s P.O.V. Everyone was happy due to the upcoming ceremony in the Palace, but I started feeling weird all of a sudden. My hunger vanished, my back ached without much strenuous activity, I was constantly worried about my Kingdom’s betterment day and night. Although Uncle Desmond had tackled all the official matters in Royal’s absence, the reports of war’s destruction had left me restless. Zayden noticed my lack of interest in our daily crazy sex routine and questioned me, “Are you back to your boring self, Luna? Come on, it’s our first year of mating.” I took a deep breath and told him about my reservations. “How can you act so cool after seeing many wars, Zayn? What about the families of dead warriors? Did they forgive you for sending dead bodies to their houses?” My mate’s handsome countenance lost its color as the shadows of the past clouded his eyes; his voice sounded deeper than usual. “People tend to say plenty of hurtful words when they are hurt. I have h
Helena’s P.O.V.“Accept your defeat, Helena. You are losing it.”Queen Isabella’s triumphant smile didn’t waver my determination as she placed both her hands on the scythe, putting her life at stake. That was the moment I was waiting from the start, the strong aura swirling inside me overpowered the discomfort I was feeling due to this face off.When Zayden agreed to this ritual, our mate-bond shined in its eternal glory like a true blessing of Heaven. But slowly, it started shredding our souls, literally pulling our flesh from the bones.The pain was beyond any human’s endurance level, and despite being supernatural creatures, we were crushed by the anguish. However, this agony paid off well when I saw a crack traveling through the scythe, showing me hope at the end of the darkness.Suddenly, I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder, and before I could turn to see, Isabella’s monstrous laughter echoed in the hall.“Your mate is gone, Helena. It’s your turn now!”My stomach contracte
Zayden’s P.O.V. What the hell! “Will someone tell me where my Luna is?” I yelled at the top of my lungs to garner their attention. It was simply out of my mind that why was everyone suddenly so concerned about that useless Queen? My query got its desired result as Ciara shook her head and replied to me. “The fire in front of you has fragments of Helena’s whisperer aura in it. As Edith said, it’s his mother’s deed to create this chaos. If I’m not wrong then, we’re standing right in the middle of that curse casting process.” Another curse? Then it dawned on me that they were right, Helena must be with Isabella to stop her from this ominous task. It was her duty to fight evil as a nature servant. Susan and Ciara took a shortcut and placed that hair strand on the ground, pouring their blood over it. “Reveal your location, Isabella!” Their combined spells created a command which couldn’t be ignored. A trail of blood flowed towards that pit of fire, ultimately falling in it.
Zayden’s P.O.V. “You can’t mark a wench like Helena, Alpha. I will not allow it!” Roaring in her stupid Alpha glory, Sylvia was presenting herself as the same egoistic maniac as she was in the past. It was surprising that the reality of my mate-bond with Helena couldn’t make its way in her thick head. She ordered her army, “Attack the Royal Palace. I want that bitch dead!” Her sired vampires, who had just regained their senses after being drenched in the rain, refused to fulfill her demand. The chorus of their horrified gasps echoed in the battleground as they saw mighty shifters in front of them. Some of them were even clueless about how they got here. Before I could tell Sylvia that I didn’t need her permission for anything, chaos erupted on the battlefield. All the vampires threw their weapons and ran for their lives, screaming fearfully. In my decade old career in fighting, I hadn’t ever witnessed such an amusing sight, the panic of my enemy was a treat to watch. Terrifi
Helena’s P.O.V. “No! My little angels!” My breath ragged in my throat as it closed, cutting off the air supply. I was rendered helpless by this occurrence. Ignoring Queen Isabella’s ominous figure, I looked around for my pups. The mere thought of hurting them with my own aura had stopped my heart. That divine energy was healing in nature, a special gift of the Moon Goddess. Then how could it destroy my kids’ bodies along with the cage? My legs seemed to lose all of their bones as my knees buckled, I collapsed on the ground helplessly. “Why, the Moon Goddess? Why it is always me?” Tears pooled in my eyes as my misty vision couldn’t aid me to see my stepmother’s victorious grin, I wished for a miracle to revive my kids. The ground below my feet lit up with the dark aura. The satanic symbol of two upside-down triangles enclosed in a circle with a goat face in it appeared to initiate the curse. But it was the least of my concerns! My kids were the last descendants of the El
Helena’s P.O.V. “Sylvia has attacked?” My world seemed to exist right after this news, it was simply out of my teeny tiny mind that how did a terminally ill patient recover so fast? As for the record, Sylvia had lost the proper functioning of her brain after childbirth, doctors diagnosed it as trauma and PTSD. But when I examined her, she was broken beyond repair, her obsession for Zayden had seriously injured her soul. Then how the hell did that happen? It was such a relief that Sylvia was out of the picture. I was so grateful to the Moon Goddess that SHE had removed Sylvia’s threat with her grace. But no! It turned out to be a small pause before a raging storm, we were doomed to deal with that maniac again. My brother Edith vanished in thin air in a heartbeat, leaving me alone with Beta Ralph. I shook my head at everyone’s questionable behavior and asked him. “What’s the situation on the border, Beta Ralph?” I thought it would be nothing compared to the bloodied wars th
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
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. “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