James - POV Darcus led us to a secluded room away from the bustling party. I saw Ella cast a perplexed glance at him. "What's on your mind, Darcus?" Ella asked as we stepped inside. "It's time we acknowledged what transpired between us. I accept that I'm at fault here, not Ella." Darcus confessed, his tone heavy. I turned to Ella, whose face had turned ashen at his words. I shot Darcus a stern look. "James," Darcus began, "I don't want Ella to shoulder the burden alone when I tell you the truth." "I share the blame, too," Ella admitted, her voice laden with sadness. "You don't need to intervene, Mr. Miller. I'm capable of speaking for myself." "I've had enough," I grumbled, "Ella, enlighten me." Ella's eyes welled up at my harsh tone. She clenched her fists, trying to muster courage. "Darcus and I kissed at Avery's farewell party, and not only then, but Darcus also kissed me in the office," Ella admitted, her voice barely a whisper. I was at a loss, my gaze shifting between Ella
Darcus - POV As I sat in the corner of the waiting room, I noticed Mr. Hart and Hana rushing in, their eyes darting around the room in search of Ella. They stopped abruptly as they reached a door in Ella's ICU room. Before they could enter, the doctors emerged, blocking their way. "Please, stay back. The patient is still in critical condition. No visitors are allowed at the moment," the doctor said in a calming tone. At his words, Hana burst into tears. James, observing the scene, moved forward to console her. He then motioned for Mr. Hart and Hana to sit down. Sitting in the corner, I observed the scene unfold, my guilt escalating at the sight of Mr. Hart's fury and Hana's tears. Beside me, Taylor maintained a solemn expression, his eyes fixed on the distraught family. Suddenly, Dargo's voice echoed in my head, "Our own kind has attacked our mate, Ziya spoke." Fear gripped me at the revelation. The identity of the pendant's owner eluded me, even though the pendant James had given
Darcus - POV My dragon, Dargo, had revealed to me that an unknown dragon was responsible, but finding this mysterious stranger who seemed intent on harming me proved to be a conundrum. I slumped down in a chair, frustrated. The clue led nowhere. Angered and seeking revenge, my mother could be the one behind this. Yet, I doubted she'd take such a drastic step. "What happened?" James inquired, taking a sip from a water cup and handing another to me. "My dragon suspects someone from our Dragon shifter caused Ella's accident," I said with a heavy sigh, wracking my brain for possible suspects among my royal court who bore me any grudges. "Also, there were three different blood scents at the accident scene. It's peculiar, considering there were only two victims - Ella and her driver. Even the officers couldn't explain how the car veered off the road." "You are the reason Ella is in this state, yet you still want to claim her as your mate. Bastard!" James exploded, his hands clutching my
Ella - POV {Ella witnessed the past Fragment } The encroaching darkness gradually lifted, and I found myself viewing the world through the eyes of a small toddler. I was cradled, and a nurse handed me to a breathtakingly beautiful woman who appeared to be in pain. She kissed my forehead gently, tears cascading down her cheeks. "I hope you grow up to be strong and selfless, using your power to help those in need," my mother whispered. Her embrace was comforting, but she was evidently struggling to breathe. The nurse then passed me to my father, who looked young and handsome, but his eyes were tinged with sadness. The sight was heartbreaking. "I'm sorry we couldn't save the mother," the nurse said. I started to cry uncontrollably, and my father looked at me with deep sadness. He did his best to soothe me. "I know, Ella, we've lost someone important today, but she wouldn't want us to mourn like this. Don't worry, Ella, your dad will be with you every step of the way," my father's voi
Darcus - POV "You called me. What's the situation?" James sprinted down the hospital corridor towards me. After casting a defensive spell on her, I had just left Ella's room and headed out to get a coffee. "What's happened to Ella?" He panted as he skidded to a halt near the coffee machine. "Just give me a moment to get some coffee," I replied gruffly. James responded with a scowl as I took a moment to sip my coffee. Now, the question was, how do I tell James about the assassination attempt on Ella? I dread his reaction; he'll undoubtedly point fingers at me again. It may be wiser to keep this information to myself, rushing to the Dragon realm to consult with Henry and reinforce Ella's security before sharing anything with James. "I summoned you because I need you to stay by Ella's side while I visit the Dragon realm." James paused as he stepped into Ella's room, staring at me silently. I could tell he sensed the protective spell I had cast on Ella. "How are Mr. Hart and Hana farin
Ella - POV I woke up to find my father, Hana, and James all smiling at the doctors as they checked my vitals and monitored my health. "Ms. Hart, your recovery rate is quite impressive. We should be able to discharge you from the hospital today," one of the doctors informed. The news brought relief; I never did enjoy staying in medical facilities. "Dad, Hana, I'm sorry you both had to worry because of me," I apologized. Hana had been anxious for me, and I could see the concern etched in my father's eyes as he squeezed my hand. "You have nothing to feel sorry about, Princess," Dad whispered. "It's not your fault, Ella. Don't speak as if it is," Hana said, comforting me. My eyes then fell on James, who looked at me with a hint of sadness. The guilt of having cheated on him made my stomach churn. "I'm okay now, according to the doctor. I can go home," I suggested, to which my father sternly disagreed. "You must take a few days off before returning to work." Upon hearing my father's
Darcus - POV After leaving the Wolf realm, I felt a slight sense of peace, thanks to the kindness of the Alpha and Luna, who had provided some much-needed rest upon my return. However, as soon as I set foot in my domain, Henry approached me, immediately sensing the aura surrounding me. "Your Majesty, you have returned. Is there a problem?" Henry followed me to my office, and I remained silent until we reached the room. "Yes, I need a squad of highly skilled troops. I want to assign them to ensure Ella's security," I finally spoke, sinking into my seat and exhaling. Taking a swig of scotch did little to ease my anxiety. "Didn't you hear me, Henry? Why are you still standing there? Find me an elite soldier. I will personally test them to see if they can protect Ella," I stated, the creases on Henry's forehead revealing his concern as he froze upon hearing animalistic growls. "What happened to Ms. Hart?" My dragon nature was beginning to emerge as anger towards myself consumed me. Ye
Ella - POV "Don't get out of bed, Ella," my father urged, rushing over to ensure I didn't strain my leg too much. "Dad, I spoke with the doctors and explained my situation. They advised me to exercise and move around," I reassured him. After hesitation, my father released my hand, and I made my way to the table where he had prepared breakfast. Even though my father was unwell, I couldn't help but feel guilty that he had to go through the hassle of rushing to a hospital in Minnesota and endure so much stress because of me. "Tell me what's on your mind," my father asked, his gaze fixed on me as I avoided making eye contact and focused on the breakfast plate before me, unable to bring myself to eat. "Dad, I'm worried about your health. Here I am, bruised and injured, yet you're caring for me when I should be caring for you. I spoke with your doctors, who informed me that your health has deteriorated over the past few days. Please don't worry. I'll recover and take care of myself," I
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