Lavina–POVIn the shower, my mind wandered back to the kiss with Archer. His smug smile annoyed me, showing he knew I was falling for him, and I hated admitting he was right. I've never let his flirting affect me, but this time was different. Archer and I always shared a tense connection, but I had never felt this weak before, craving more of his attention.Wrapping a towel around myself, I changed into clothes and walked into the hallway, drawn by the smell of delicious food and laughter from the kitchen. Grandpa and Alice were there, cooking and joking around. It was heartwarming to see Grandpa so lively."Dinner's ready," Grandpa announced cheerfully."You should've rested more," I told him, eyeing a tempting fried chicken."I've rested plenty," he insisted, helping Alice. I gave him a skeptical look. "I'm fine. Stop worrying," he reassured me, his face looking healthy and not at all pale. Convinced, I grabbed a hot piece of chicken, biting into it with a delighted moan."Goodness,
Archer – POVI reached out to Eden but only got her voicemail. I left a message explaining that I would not be marrying her. Afterwards, I texted my parents about my decision to marry Lavina instead. I'm determined to win Lavina over because I'm aware of the allure her Dragon possesses—a chance I cannot afford to miss, especially with Leo looking for any opportunity to step in. Nor can I overlook Keenan, who has returned and is intent on helping Lavina win her back now that he's learned the truth. It wasn't Lavina's fault she couldn't have children; it was a curse. And I'm starting to question whether Veronica was ever pregnant with his child.Leaving my apartment, I noted Leo hadn't come home from work yet, deliberately keeping his distance from Lavina and me. Meanwhile, Keenan seemed to be moving to get closer to her, prompting me to confront him. I went to Keenan's door and knocked. He answered with a look of displeasure, clearly not pleased to see me. "What do you want?" he demand
Lavina - POV“What kind of curse?” I asked, noticing the tension in the room. Archer’s parents sat on the couch, their calm exterior barely masking their unease at my presence. Archer looked uncomfortable, hesitating before he spoke.“I am cursed for killing my brother,” Archer revealed with a heavy sigh. The words hurt as if each one was a struggle. The room filled with a heavy silence, the weight of his confession palpable. I noticed the pain flash across his mother’s face, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears, while his father maintained a stoic expression.“My brother craved power above all else. I had no choice but to stop him. In doing so, the Moon Goddess cursed me. My brother, the rightful heir, challenged me and lost. According to our laws, he was to become the beta, and I the alpha. Unable to accept this, he plotted to overthrow us, forcing me to act,” Archer explained, his voice thick with grief. The sorrow emanated from him and his parents, a tangible cloud of loss and re
Lavina -POVI surveyed the surroundings and asked my dragon, Ryu, "Do you sense any magic here?"Ryu responded, "I can't detect any danger. Call for backup. Don't face potential threats single-handedly, like a fool." Heeding Ryu's advice, I summoned Ella and followed Alice. Soon, the entire team gathered in the office, with Alice standing next to me, tears streaming down her face upon discovering Nancy's lifeless body. She clung to me for support. Archer and Leo arrived shortly after.The dragon paramedics arrived to take Nancy's body away. I shared a letter with the group. "You're planning to meet him," Ella observed."No, she won't be going," Archer interjected firmly.Ella suggested, "We have a unique opportunity to use Lavina as bait to draw out the real culprit.""Are you out of your mind, Ella? She's pregnant. Imagine if something went awry," Alice said, her voice trailing off at the sight of Nancy's blood. Her grip tightened on mine, a mix of fear and desperation."She won't be
Keenan –POVI felt frustrated and angry at myself for being overconfident and telling Archer the truth. I knew he had intentionally exposed me to Lavina, leading to her banning me from approaching her or entering her apartment. James had been instructed to block my access, ensuring I couldn't forcefully enter and speak with her. I knew that Archer would go to great lengths to stop me, possibly even using his shadow power to harm me.With a heavy sigh, I heard the doorbell. Checking the camera, I couldn't make out the visitor's face."Who are you?" I called out."KCA," she whispered back. The code word froze me in place, prompting me to let her into my apartment. As she took off her cape, I was stunned to see her face."Eden!""Surprised to see me?" she smirked."When did you join the King Colton Alliance?" I inquired, spelling out the acronym she had used. Eden made herself comfortable on the couch, her gaze calm and fixed on me."You know the KCA keeps the identities of its members s
Eden–POV"What is Ethan's status?" A voice emanated from the crystal ball. It was Jacob, the leader of the KCA. He had never revealed his face to us, choosing to communicate through the crystal instead."I've ordered Keenan to finish the work," I added. A loud sigh resonated from the crystal, clearly indicating his disappointment."Keenan is not the right person to keep Ethan alive and safe. I don't want Ethan dead; he knows how to resurrect King Colton." Jacob's stern tone gave me a headache; I hadn't been able to sleep well."Who do you suggest takes on this task?" I asked. "Half of your men are on another mission to retrieve the items needed to unseal King Colton's coffin. Only Keenan is available." I countered, frustrated with his unrealistic expectations."You're available, aren't you?" he pointed out."I'm not embarking on any missions. I need to keep an eye on Archer and..." I paused, not wanting to disclose my strategy."Huh," he sighed. "I told you to be patient. I was plann
Archer–POVI angrily confronted the traitor in a tense moment, my fist connecting with his face forcefully enough to break his nose. My hands morphed into claws, but Leo intervened before I could do further harm. Ethan lay unconscious, a victim of James' magic. "Don't kill him, Archer. We need him alive for interrogation," Leo cautioned. I turned my furious gaze on Keenan, my desire for vengeance burning fiercely. "I want him dead. He's allied with those who harmed Lavina," I seethed, my anger spiraling out of control. My transformation partially unleashed, pushing Leo away as my magic began to suffocate Keenan. In a moment of unbridled fury, my claws aimed for his heart, leaving him lifeless in a pool of blood, my power then retracting back under control.Suddenly, another burst of magic challenged us, but I managed to deflect it with my shadow magic. It was Ethan, accompanied by a mysterious woman in a cape who cast a potent sleeping spell. Although my wolf's spirit and powers resis
Eden – POVBreathing heavily, I landed in my office. "I almost got killed by the man I love," I thought to myself. Hastily, I wiped the sweat from my forehead. Gazing at the new crystal ball I had set up after breaking the old one, I sensed an impending call from Jacob, who might be furious. Using my magic, I answered.Jacob's voice was sharp with anger. "What the hell, Eden? Ethan's been captured. He might spill everything."I tried to calm him. "Don't worry, we've never shown our faces to the followers we meet. Your identity won't be compromised," I reassured him, though my voice betrayed my frustration. "I'm sure you've got a contingency plan," I added with a hint of aggression.Jacob's tone shifted to mocking. "Your reckless actions have led us into trouble, dear Luna," he sneered. Anxiety gripped me."What do you mean?" I inquired, fear creeping into my voice.With a deceivingly sweet tone, Jacob delivered the chilling news. "Eden, Ethan saw you. He's given a description. Soon, y