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
Lavina – POVMy unexpected mate bond with Archer has left me utterly stunned. The idea that a Dragon and a Wolf could be mates was beyond my wildest dreams. Seeing Archer's distressed expression as he hurried out of the room, surrounded by a dangerous aura, filled me with concern. "Archer, where are you going?" I called out, my voice laced with worry. He paused at the door, turning to meet my eyes with a serious look."Lavina, there's something urgent I need to handle. We'll discuss this later," Archer explained before leaving. Alice immediately came to my side, offering her support as I felt my strength wane."What's happening?" I inquired, seeking answers from Alice."You need to rest now," she gently insisted, guiding me back to bed. James and Leo watched over me with concerned eyes."But I need to understand what's going on," I pressed, attempting to sound firm despite the weakness in my voice. Alice met my gaze, hesitating before she spoke."You were caught in a Nightmare spell.
Lavina – POVSeated in the grandeur of the Dragon Palace, I waited anxiously for Ella and Darcus, accompanied by Alice, James, and Leo. Archer's absence weighed heavily on my mind, especially after he didn't respond to James's call. Was he also struggling with the intensity of our mate bond despite having confessed his feelings? I tried to push thoughts of Archer aside, focusing on the matter at hand."I apologize for the delay," Ella said as she entered, her expression weary. Darcus followed, looking equally drained. The scandal involving Keenan and his family had taken its toll on them, especially given Keenan's lineage from the aristocratic echelons of Dragon society. The implications of a high-ranking Dragon collaborating with enemies were deeply troubling."It's okay," I reassured them, understanding their pressure."I regret not being able to check on you sooner. How are you feeling?" Darcus inquired, his concern genuine."I'm fine now," I replied, just as a sudden whirlwind ann
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