James - POV I could feel Ella's gaze, which held gloom, and I regretted putting her in that state. The memories of Ella and me still haunt me. "James, I believe you're here on business," Darcus interrupted, returning my attention to the matter. I put down the magical stone containing the captured aura from where the attacker had assaulted Alice and me. Darcus took the stone and examined it. His eyes widened in shock. Ella looked at us in confusion. "What is it?" she asked. "This aura belongs to a rogue dragon. I settled things with all of them," Darcus muttered as he rubbed the bridge of his nose. "Could it be possible that there are hidden rogue dragons who could be rebelling?" I suggested. Darcus's expression turned grim. His father had teamed up with the rogue dragon against him, and Darcus had assassinated them all. Dracus's father wanted to kill him because of his power. "I don't understand why the rogue dragon is attacking you and not us," Ella questioned. I glanced at Ella
Alice - POV "Hey, Alice! What's going on?" Isha's voice jolted me out of my thoughts, and I looked up at her, dazed. The news of my pregnancy had left me reeling, my hand instinctively resting on my belly. Isha's gaze was filled with concern as she searched my face. "I'm pregnant," I whispered, and Isha gasped in surprise. "I'm not sure how to react to this news, Alice," she said, a sad gleam in her eyes. "You need to speak with Queen Ella about this. If news of your pregnancy gets out in the dragon realm, Jeffrey could use it to appeal for a reduced imprisonment time and custody of your child." The thought of Jeffrey near my child filled me with fear. "Take me to the palace," I said quietly, and Isha teleported us there without a word. Stepping into the Palace hallway, I felt my breath catch as I sat on the couch. Isha rushed off somewhere, and I closed my eyes, my mind wandering to my past with Jeffrey. {Flashback} I thought back to the day when Jeffrey had proposed to me in fr
Alice - POV "I'm sorry, what?" I asked, staring at James in disbelief. "Do you want me to repeat myself?" James asked. "It's hard to believe you're agreeing to marry me. Am I not damaged goods?" I blurted out my thoughts. "You speak constantly, lowering yourself as if you are trash. I don't see you that way; I see you as a fighter," James said, leaving me guessing. His eyes were fixed on me. "I see you in a different light, a strong woman." My eyes widened in surprise at his words. James's small smile made my heart race. "James, you didn't want a mate, and now you're okay with getting married. Is it because of my situation?" I smiled awkwardly at him. Keeping hope for something romantic is a foolish and bad idea. James's eyes still stared at me. "Right?" I asked with my insecurity. "Don't answer that. I'm happy you're helping me," I added. "Boom, boom." A fire broke out, and fireworks lit up the sky. "I love fireworks," I muttered in awe at the colors spreading across the beau
Alice - POV "King Darcus, I'll tell you about Jailbreak later, but I'm here for my mate," Jeffrey said, his eyes locked on me, filling me with fear. James stepped forward, blocking my view, his shoulders squared. "You have no mate. The woman you're staring at is my wife and mate," James said, his tone measured but warning of anger. I couldn't see Jeffrey's frame because of James's tall stature, but I could sense his anger towards James. "It can't be possible. How can Alice get a second mate so quickly?" Jeffrey mocked James. "This is Queen Ella's ploy to separate me from my mate, who is pregnant with my child." He roared, and the murmurs in the Ballroom grew louder. "So, you're saying that the mate bond ritual that all dragon aristocrats witness at the altar is a lie?" Ella walked forward, her gaze threatening. "You're delusional and can't accept that your ex-mate has moved on with another man," Ella said loudly. The crowd went silent, and I stood beside James instead of hiding b
Alice - POV"What did you just say?" Levy asked again as I felt Jame's hand on my shoulder and distanced myself from him. I smiled at Levy, who looked angry with both Jame and me."You heard wrong, Levy. Do you think I would get married without telling you?" I kept my tone firm."Are you trying to cover up, sis?" Levy asked suspiciously, testing me."Levy, I already told you I'm not married at all," I added firmly, refusing to reveal the truth and shock her. Levy looked at James and me, waiting for someone to break and tell her the truth, but we remained calm."Mr. James, why were you holding my cousin's sister so tightly?" Levy asked, narrowing her eyes and crossing her arms as if interrogating James."Your cousin sister was about to fall from dizziness. I think she's not feeling well," James explained, and Levy's interrogating expression shifted to concern as she looked at me."You're not feeling well. Let's go home," Levy said, taking my backpack and holding my hand, leading me awa
James - POV"What?!" I shot up from the chair as her words sank into my mind. I stood up and stared at Beth's face."I knew you wouldn't believe me, James. That's why I brought proof." Beth took out the contract and slammed it onto the table. I quickly picked it up, feeling the magic so familiar that it resembled mine. The other magic was fiery and minty, just like I had sensed in the dragon ballroom where Jeffrey escaped with the warlocks."You belong to the Green Fire Realm?" I asked cautiously. Beth stared at me, surprised."James, I told you my father was the Green Fire Clan and a leader," Beth explained as I scanned the paper. All the clauses were written in magic. I saw my father's name, Jude Davis's, and his signature on the end of the file, and Beth's father's, Marshal Anderson's. "Of course, you ignored what I said that night since you were too busy eyeing me with lust." I sighed at her remark, which only worsened my mood."We need to find a way to get this contract annulled,
Alice - Point of ViewJames and I were with a real estate agent who showed us a new, luxurious flat. James wanted me to move in with him because he was afraid of Jeffrey showing up at Levy's apartment at any time. Although I felt uncomfortable with the idea, James had a valid point. I knew Jeffrey could go to any lengths to get me back, and the thought of being back in the shackles of his abuse made me uneasy."Are you alright, Alice?" James's concerned voice broke me out of my stupor."I am," I muttered with a smile. The real estate agent walked us through the luxurious facilities, and the technology was so advanced that it was like the magic we used for our daily chores."You like this house," James whispered."Yes, I do," I said. I offered to pay for half the place James would rent or buy, but James declined, saying he wouldn't take any money from me. I looked at James, who was speaking with the real estate agent, and he handed the check to him after signing a few documents.I was
Alice - POVOpening my eyes, my surroundings looked unfamiliar. "You're awake," a voice said. I jerked my head in its direction."James," I rasped, my voice hoarse. He offered me water, which I gratefully accepted. As he took the glass from my hand, his fingers brushed against mine, sending a shiver down my spine. James met my gaze with warmth in his eyes. I resisted the urge to drown in this strange emotion, a mate bond. It scared me, reminding me too much of my ex-mate, a truly terrible individual.Suddenly, I remembered Levy lying pale and gravely wounded on the floor. "Where's Levy? Why am I here?" I asked, my voice rising in panic. I swiftly rolled out of bed and stood, my legs feeling weak."Levy has been taken to the wolf realm to heal. The knife had been coated in poison, and only the wolf realm had the herbs to cure her," James explained. "I sent Varina with Levy for extra protection.""But Levy's human! Why expose her to this mystical, ugly world?" I snapped at James, who on
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