James – POVI took Alice's magical stone, able to detect her energy and open a teleportation portal. I landed on solid ground to find Jeffrey cradling an unconscious Alice in his arms. Surprise washed over his face at my sudden appearance."How did you find me?" Jeffrey queried, his voice menacing despite a notable lack of confidence. As I took a step toward him, he hastily created a magical barrier to open a teleportation portal of his own. However, I shattered his barrier with a solid punch before he could escape. The barrier cracked open, luckily without any humans in the vicinity that could have been harmed by the magic.I freed Alice from Jeffrey's grasp with a spell, and she floated mid-air. Jeffrey retaliated with a lightning spell, which I evaded, then landed a solid punch on his face, sending him stumbling backward. Jeffrey blocked my next move, a kick to his stomach, with a power shield. Unfazed, I retaliated with a powerful blow using my hands coated in dark magic, intendin
Alice – POV An irritation bubble surged within me as I watched Jeffrey escape again, scampering away like a scared cat. I could see the same look of frustration mirrored in James's eyes; he, too, was vexed by our inability to capture Jeffrey once and for all. That bastard Jeffrey was a real pain in the ass, and I was racking my brain, trying to figure out how to track him down. "Let's head home for now," James suggested, breaking me out of my thoughts. Before we teleported back home, he destroyed his car, erasing any evidence of the accident that could alarm the police. Once we arrived home, I quickly showered and changed into fresh clothes. Exhaustion washed over me as I sank back onto the couch, my body still adjusting to the Hydra's magic and the fragments of conversation between myself and the Hydra before it departed. ****Flashback*******"Alice," Hydra called in a weakened voice. Opening my eyes, I found my golden dragon looking at me intently. I sat up in an enchanting, unf
Alice – POV"How the hell did you find me?" Jeffrey demanded."Why do you keep asking the same nonsensical questions?" James retorted, sounding bored. His magic barrier was already in place. I could tell witches had attacked us, their magic deflected by James's barrier."You're insufferable. Why didn't you just die for good?" I roared. Jeffrey looked taken aback, but he glared back at me with intensity."You should've been an obedient mate. The child wouldn't have died," Jeffrey yelled, lunging at me. James intercepted his attack, landing a heavy punch to his gut."It was your mistake, you jerk. Don't blame Alice for your shortcomings. And now you regret losing her, so you're desperate to get her back," James challenged."Shut up, you bastard!" Jeffrey hissed, launching an attack on James. Simultaneously, I noticed witches aiming for James while he was out of the barrier, battling Jeffrey. I used my magic to counteract their attack, sending them into the wall with a magic outburst.As
James - POVMy gaze shifted past Alice to the warlock Priest of my clan. Alice approached me and took my hand. "What's happening, Alice?" I asked, baffled by the priest's presence. With a snap of her fingers, Alice conjured a light, illuminating a magic-infused lantern floating in mid-air."James, the priest is here to officiate our wedding in the warlock ritual since we've already been wed in my dragon realm ritual," Alice explained, a smile playing on her lips, which I reciprocated happily."I'm not properly dressed for the occasion, and you look stunning in that gown," I murmured, prompting a chuckle from Alice."Can't you use magic to change your attire with a snap of your fingers?" she playfully teased. With a resigned sigh and a quick snap of my fingers, I stood in a sharp tuxedo. "Now that you're ready, let's call our family," Alice announced.Levy, Archer, Darcus, and Ella arrived, along with their child Jaxon, Dave, Varina, and Beth. A man I recognized as Brendon, a Warlock f
Alice – POV - One and a half Month LaterSitting behind my office desk, I feel exhaustion wash over me - and the day has barely begun. Skimming through the documents, I glance at James's vacant office. He had a meeting with a client today, so he was scheduled to arrive at the office later than usual. I message Levy, proposing a meeting today to discuss the matter of inheritance. Ella and Darcus have managed to recover my squandered inheritance from the buyer Jeffrey sold it to. During our marriage, I had given Jeffrey authority over my assets, a decision that turned out to be disastrous. Being a dragon shifter, Levy is eligible to inherit half of the property my father and his father once shared.I look at my calendar, and it strikes me - I've missed my period by over a week. My heart rate quickens. Could I be pregnant? I rush to the pharmacy, purchase a pregnancy test, and hurriedly take it. Staring at the two lines that appear, tears of joy roll down my cheeks.I text Levy, request
Prologue Once known as Levy, a normal human being, an unexpected encounter with a dragon forever changed her life during a sudden attack by Jeffery, her cousin Alice's vengeful ex-mate. This chance meeting with the dragon prompted a transformation, not just of her name, but of her very existence. On the advice of the Dragon Shrine Priest, who received a divine message from the dragon goddess, Levy became Lavina, a name she carried even in the human realm, as a symbol of her new identity linked to the great healer dragon.As Lavina, she built a successful career as a film producer, juggling her human life with her new mystical reality. However, things took a bitter turn when she met her dragon mate, Keenan. Their relationship disintegrated due to Lavina's inability to bear children, resulting in a heartbreaking severance of their mate bond with the help of a witch. Seeking solace, Lavina found herself drowning her sorrows in a local bar, and in a reckless moment, sought comfort in the
Lavina – POVI sat in the waiting room outside the dragon mate rejection cave, with Alice by my side for support. "Hey, it's not your fault," Alice, my cousin, whispered."But it is. I can't provide my mate with a child. Keenan wants to sever the mate bond to find other women who can fulfill that need," I responded, wiping away tears. Alice gave my shoulders a reassuring squeeze, her eyes brimming with tears. "I'm a dragon healer who can't even bear a child. The priest said I was a great dragon healer and suggested I change to gain more power and happiness, as the Goddess of Dragons would wish. But here I am, unable to bear a child and saddened by the impending separation from my mate.""Why did you agree to Keenan's deal? The verdict was supposed to be in your favor, and Keenan wouldn't have been able to sever the mate bond," Alice asked."How can I stay with a man who constantly belittles me, showing how worthless I am as a woman?" I replied, "I pretended to be strong, but I've lear
Lavina's POV"Archer, can we not talk about this?" I pleaded, but he just sighed, sinking into the couch and staring at me with an unreadable expression."To be honest, I came here intending to say the same thing," he confessed. His statement surprised me; Archer was usually the type to try to coax me into dating him, only to break things off when it didn't work out."Don't look so surprised," he advised, maintaining his calm demeanor."Good. You should know I won't speak about our... encounter," I reassured him. Archer looked at me momentarily, prompting me to ask, "What?""Didn't you have a mate? Kevin, wasn't it? So, you cheated on him with me?" he queried. The mention of Kevin's name stirred up a whirlwind of emotions."Kevin and I are no longer together, so I didn't cheat on him. Cheating seems to be your style, not mine," I retorted harshly. Archer remained silent, a look of guilt shadowing his face. A realization dawned on me. "Wait, did you cheat on someone?""Yeah, it technic
Lavina –POVSix Month LaterDressed in a pink gown and wearing my best jewelry, I checked my makeup and hair one last time. Archer's mom entered, looking stunning in a beautiful light green gown, while Gunther, in his little tux, cooed and clapped his hands with a smile upon seeing me. "Gunther, you look so handsome," I said, lifting him into my arms and kissing his cheeks."Ready for Leo's wedding?" Archer asked, pausing to take in my appearance from head to toe. "Wow, Lavina, you look radiant," he whispered. At that moment, Archer's mom coughed, reminding us of her presence."Mom, you look beautiful too," Archer quickly added. She offered a smile in return."There's no need for fake compliments, Archer. I'm just happy to see you two lovebirds so happy," Archer's mom said, her voice filled with warmth. "I'll take Gunther to the party. Lavina, could you check on Leena? She was calling for you." I nodded in agreement.As Archer's mom left with Gunther, Archer moved closer to me, his ga
Lavina – POVLeo was anxious. "Ms. Leena isn't getting better with our treatments. If she doesn't recover, it's going to be bad for her health," the doctor explained."Why isn't she improving?" Leo asked, clearly upset. "You're supposed to be good at healing." In his frustration, Leo grabbed the doctor by the collar."Leo, give me a chance to heal her," I said, stepping forward. Leo looked at me with a mixture of anger and hope, then released the doctor.I approached Leena, noticing her injuries and the paleness of her skin. "Ryu, I need your strength," I whispered, connecting with my dragon. As Ryu shared his energy with me, my hands began to glow with a powerful light.Leena's wolf form was weak, but because of my unique bond with an archer, I was able to share my strength with her. This bond is special because it allows me to heal and understand wolves, something I could usually only do with dragons. With my hands glowing and filled with Ryu's power, I focused on transferring energ
Lavina – POVArcher and I couldn't go on a honeymoon because we had to deal with Natalie, who was causing trouble. We hurried back to the Wolf realm and pretended that we were still preparing for the wedding. We even hid our mate marks to make it seem like we weren't married yet, and I didn't tell anyone that I was already the queen of wolves."I never imagined Natalie would come up with such plans," Archer's mom said, joining me after she had looked over the wedding venue. "To everyone, she seemed like a sweet girl, always acting as if she wouldn't hurt a fly. But she was good at pretending."Feeling a bit awkward, I asked, "I'm sorry to bring this up, but why did Brandon become so evil?" The question made Archer's mom look sad."Brandon always wanted to be the best; he couldn't stand coming in second. He was very competitive. Archer, on the other hand, wanted freedom. He never had any interest in being the Alpha. He dreamed of traveling the world, exploring new places, and had no de
Lavina–POVA week laterJust finished putting Gunther to sleep and tucked him in with a blanket. Archer came up beside me, and we both admired our son sleeping peacefully. Sharing a content smile, we left the room together. I felt a wave of relief—it's quite a task to get a little one to bed.Back in our room, Archer suggested, "Lavi, put your feet on my lap.""Why?" I asked, laying down while Archer took my feet into his lap, starting to massage my sore legs gently. I couldn't help but moan, feeling the tension release."I love hearing you moan," Archer teased with a chuckle, adding a flirtatious hint. "Especially when I'm close to you."Something seemed off, so I asked, "Archer, what's on your mind?" I withdrew my feet from his lap, meeting his eyes directly."Leo and I have beefed up security," he shared, concern evident in his voice."Are you worried about an attack?" I probed. He nodded. Sitting up, I pondered how to alleviate his fears."Let's use our new abilities to scout for
Leo- POVIt's been three months since Leena and I started our smooth-sailing relationship. During this time, I successfully dismantled a gang that was deceiving she-wolves under the guise of a dating site. These criminals would lure the she-wolves, drug their food, and then use them as blood banks for vampires or as playthings. Together with Archer, we tracked down this nefarious group and eliminated everyone involved, ensuring they could no longer harm anyone.I was eagerly awaiting Leena's arrival at my house; she had expressed her desire to move in with me, following the traditional practice of she-wolves living with their mates once they found each other. I had taken great care to prepare her room according to her preferences, as I wanted her to feel comfortable and at home, not just a guest sharing my space. Before her arrival, movers and packers had already delivered and arranged Leena's belongings in her new room.When there was a knock at the door, I quickly opened it, greeted
Lavina–POVThree months laterArcher presented me with my favourite lasagna, catering to my late-night cravings. He had just come from the kitchen, ready to serve me this delicious meal."You can cook?" I asked, surprised."I've been taking cooking classes with my mom. I wanted to make delicious food for you and take care of you," Archer replied, smiling. I gazed at him with affection, feeling fortunate. Archer had always been there for me, addressing my whims, insecurities, and pain from my past relationship with Keenan, which still troubled me.After we finished eating, Archer placed his hand on my belly, and the baby kicked in response to his voice. "Daddy can't wait to meet you," he said.Archer's mom, waking up early at dawn, inquired, "How are the wedding preparations coming along?""I'm working on it with Alice and Ella's help," I replied. "Juggling work too, it's quite hectic."Archer chimed in, "I suggested letting the new secretary handle your work.""She's still learning ho
Leo–POVI saw photos of Archer proposing to Lavina and felt happy seeing them together because they both deserve joy and are perfect for each other. I waited for Leena to get ready, making sure the team had set up the date in Leena's spacious backyard. I found out Leena's parents weren't home from their servant, who informed me. They wanted to give Leena and me some privacy. I was glad that Leena's parents liked me and didn't object to me dating Leena before we considered taking our relationship to the next level.A voice interrupted my thoughts. "Nervous?" I looked up to see Leena wearing a beautiful, elegant dress, looking stunning."Are you nervous?" I echoed her question."Yes," she whispered."Me too," I admitted honestly, and she smiled beautifully at my confession. I pulled out a chair for her, and she sat down at the beautifully set table, illuminated and adorned with white shimmering cloth, creating an elegant atmosphere arranged by the team."It's a beautiful setup you've do
Lavina–POVThe baby is healthy, and we have a new doctor who is taking care of both my health and Alice's. Ella, who was watching over us, felt worried. It was after we learned that Dr. Yasmin, our previous doctor, was involved with the KCA. However, I reassured her by saying, "Ella, don't worry. The KCA isn't a concern anymore."Ella insisted, "It's better to be safe and take precautions."The doctor confirmed, "Both of you and the baby are healthy." He then advised us to continue taking our medicine and monitoring our vitals to maintain our health. After receiving a positive update from the doctor, we left the clinic.Once we were outside, Alice remarked, "It's been so long since the three of us had a girls' night out.""You know how protective our partners can be. They hardly let us go anywhere without them." Alice said. I recalled a recent incident where my Archer wanted to accompany me everywhere, even after I insisted he didn't have to. "He kept pestering me all night," I shared
Leo – POVStanding at the given address, my heart raced as the familiar scent of lilies surrounded me. The door opened to reveal a middle-aged woman. "I'm Leo Taylor," I introduced myself. "I'm here for Leena.""What business do you have with my daughter?" she asked cautiously."She's my mate," I explained. She looked surprised but stepped aside to let me into my relief."Leena is resting in her room," her mother informed me. "I can't wake her; she needs her rest."While talking, a man approached and asked, "Who was at the door, Mina?" He fell silent as Leena's mother explained who I was and introduced me to her husband."Why didn't you let Leena stay in the infirmary?" I couldn't help but ask, curious about their decision. Her parents exchanged a look, suggesting there was more to the story."After we found out Leena had been found, we requested the doctors to allow us to bring her home for treatment. We wanted our daughter to be with us, at home, not far away. We've been without her