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
Alice - POVAfter checking the time, I realized I'd slept for only four hours. Despite the early hour, I was awake and feeling nauseous. This morning sickness was becoming unbearable. Freshening up, I stepped out of my room, hearing James' soft breathing emanating from the other side of our shared space. He appeared to be still asleep.I made my way to the kitchen and inspected the well-stocked fridge. I pulled out eggs, fresh fruit, and bacon, deciding to make breakfast since I felt pretty hungry. Spotting a coffee pot, I gave in to my coffee craving. After grinding some fresh beans, I prepared the brew and poured it into a mug, savoring the aroma before taking a sip. Coffee makes me more nauseous, but I can't help and give in to my caffeine craving."You're not supposed to drink coffee," a deep voice reprimanded. I turned sharply to find James, his sleepy eyes watching me with an amused smile, his shirtless torso making it difficult not to stare at his toned physique."Like what you