James- POVBeth's telepathy had left me stunned. Archer arrived hastily, Darcus at his side, their faces mirroring my worry. "Isha, you traitor," Darcus hissed. "I apologize, Your Majesty, for failing to protect the Queen and Alice," Isha feigned remorse. My blood boiled at her deception."Stop lying!" Darcus and I said in unison. Our eyes met, and I was surprised that he, too, knew the truth, his anger towards Isha was palpable."I'm lost. What is going on?" Archer asked."Isha, you've betrayed us, handing our mates to the enemy. Ella communicated everything through a mental link," Darcus's voice echoed in the room, causing Archer to glare at Isha in a fury. Archer considered Ella a sister; they had spent some of their childhood together before Ella's father whisked her away for safety, hiding her from past dangers."I received the same information from my alliance," I said, my tone cold. Isha's face turned even paler."I haven't done anything. Majesty, James, you don't have any pro
James – POVI couldn't hear Alice's heartbeat at all. I tried magic to heal her, but it seemed too late, and my cries echoed through the room and beyond. A sinister laugh filled the air, and my head snapped towards the source."James, you should have accepted the deal and given me your power. Your mate would still be alive," Axon said with a menacing smile. My body vibrated with energy, and I felt a surge of power unlike before. It was uncontrollable. Axon's eyes widened in shock as he sensed the immense power, and the other warlock who had come to fight me shared the same terror."You killed my Alice!" I roared in anger, and the warlock launched a magical attack that didn't touch me. My magic turned their blow into the black fire, causing them to scream in pain. Axon cowered in the back, urging Jerry to stop me, and Jerry created a defensive magic barrier. Axon chanted a spell, calling upon some powers and buying himself time.I relentlessly punched the magic barrier with all my stre
Archer – POVWe couldn't find where Alice had disappeared, and James was spiraling out of control. It was strange to witness Alice's magic surface and cause her to vanish into thin air. We consulted numerous dragon elders about such a case, but it was unprecedented. Alice's case was indeed a peculiar one. James had searched every corner of the realms, obliterating several witches and clan realms that threatened his clan. I found myself seated in Darcus's office with a disheartened Ella."James is growing increasingly feral. It's been six months since he started destroying realms that had sided with Axon," Darcus voiced his concern. I sighed, feeling helpless. James' powers were spiraling out of control, and he occasionally didn't realize who he was hurting. He had injured Dave and Varina in a rage, but they had recovered. Axon had died from James' gruesome torture, while Ella had killed Isha angrily, using her magic."Can we try to use Alice's magic to calm him down?" I proposed."Tha
Archer – POV"Where am I?" she asked, alarmed and fearful, looking at the nurse holding her back as she tried to jump out of the bed. The nurse displayed surprising strength, keeping her in place."Alpha," the nurse bowed upon seeing me, and Levy looked at me with puzzlement."How are you doing, Levy?" I asked cautiously, and she blinked."I'm sorry, do I know you? Why don't you call my cousin Alice? She could be dangerous. Call the police; there's a psycho on the loose killing women," Levy started to panic, and this was not helping the situation."Calm down, Levy, please," I murmured, but she continued to breathe heavily, still panicking. How could I deliver such sad news and introduce her to the mystical world all at once?"Levy, you need to take a deep breath," I urged, relieved when she followed my instructions instead of bombarding me with questions, making the situation more challenging. As Levy began to calm down, I spoke."Okay, first, let me introduce myself. I am Archer Tayl
Darcus–POVArcher informed me that Levy had regained consciousness and that he was bringing her into the dragon realm. Ella seemed eager to meet Levy. It was good to see that Ella's mind was distracted, and she wasn't worried about James for the moment. Dave had already headed to Alaska to find James, and if Dave's spy confirmed James' location, Dave was supposed to inform me so that I could join him and try to knock some sense into James.A whirlwind heralded the arrival of Archer and Levy, who looked dizzy. Archer helped her, which caught my attention. Archer seemed overly attentive to Levy, but I didn't want to pry into what was happening between them just yet."Levy, this is King Darcus of the Dragons, and this is his wife, the Queen of the Dragons, Ella," Archer introduced. Levy looked amused but terrified as she extended her hand to me, and I took it. As Levy extended her hand to Ella, Ella embraced her."So, I heard about my sister, Alice," Levy said, grief tinting her voice."
James - POVI straightened up upon hearing Rita confirm that Alice was alive. "So, the woman I glimpsed was Alice, my mate?" I queried. Rita gave a confirming nod, her hand busily penning something on paper."Why didn't she come to meet me if she's alive? Does she despise me that much?" I wondered inwardly."It's good to know Alice is alive," Archer admitted, sighing with relief."Indeed. Now I can relay this news to Ella. She won't be burdened by guilt anymore," Darcus chimed in."Here is the address." Rita handed me a paper slip pointing towards Alice's whereabouts in New York. I compensated Rita generously, and in return, she handed me Alice's yellow stone, imbued with the warmth of her dragon power."Thank you," I uttered. Rita looked surprised at my gesture, nodded in response, and then took her leave."You all can go. I won't assail any realms anymore," I assured the others. Noticing Dave's sigh of relief at my words, guilt washed over me. I realized the depth of my blind rage t
James – POVI showed Alice the picture from our wedding, which was set as my phone's display image. Alice studied it, her brow furrowed. "I don't have our marriage certificate on me at the moment, but I hope this picture assuages your doubts about my identity," I said. My comment embarrassed Alice a little, but she nodded in response."Alice, we need to go back to California, where I can provide all the answers you seek," I said. She looked at me, her gaze contemplative, and I understood that she was trying to trust me despite me being a total stranger to her memory."James, there are many unanswered questions I need to ask before we go to California," Alice murmured. "Why was I in New York, and how did you not know my whereabouts?" she asked."I can show you everything in California, Alice," I said. "I've been working on a project - something I refer to as the 'magic device.' It can help you find the answers. Trust me." Alice looked at me and nodded, and I was grateful for the trust
Alice–POV"Alice, you've had a nightmare. Calm down," James said. I met his gaze as his hand rested on my shoulder, passing me a glass of water. The dream felt unnervingly real."James, it didn't feel like a nightmare. Someone appeared in my dream to warn me," I murmured, wiping the sweat off my forehead and catching my breath. "A man named Jeffrey claimed he's living as a human with dragon powers and intends to harm me." I shuddered, repeating his words aloud. "Jeffrey is my ex-mate, right?" I asked, searching James' eyes for confirmation."Yes, Jeffrey is your ex-mate," James confirmed, causing my fear to flare up. Now, I needed to understand who this man was; his presence had sent me chills of terror mixed with disgust."I heard Alice scream. Are you okay?" Levy asked, entering the room. Others followed, crowding my room. To see everyone concerned about my well-being was a welcome sight. Being alone, dealing with the pain of losing a baby, and having no memory of my past life over
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