Lavina–POVDressed in my red dress accentuating my hourglass curves, I gently touched my belly, aware that my baby bump would soon be visible. I checked my makeup in the mirror, applying red lipstick and arranging my wavy hair into a bun. Slipping into black heels, I was ready for the evening. Just then, a knock on the door came precisely at eight. I admired Leo's punctuality as I made my way to answer it, but Grandpa got there first. Leo entered with a bouquet of red roses in hand."You're quite the gentleman, Leo," Grandpa said, offering him a warm smile. Leo returned the gesture."I try my best to keep that smile on her face," Leo replied. His words made me realize I was smiling, too. Was it a crush I had on Leo, or was I subconsciously diverting my feelings for Archer to him? I didn't want to delve into those thoughts now, especially not in Leo's presence. After all, he was the father of my child, and he deserved a chance to get to know me—as I did him."You look beautiful," Leo s
Lavina – POVLeo, Archer, Ella, and my grandpa were in my office. After being left in the dark for so long, my grandpa was eager to discover what happened to his daughter- and son-in-law. Ella looked worried as we waited for Alice and James. We didn't know why they were also called, but Ella insisted Alice needed to be present before she would speak."Sorry we're late," Alice apologized as they arrived, with James looking concerned at Alice's panting."What's wrong?" I asked."Nothing major. Zendaya wasn't feeling well, and it took a while to get her to sleep before we could leave," Alice explained."Alice, you shouldn't be running around; you're pregnant," James said, worried, while Alice rolled her eyes."Whatever," she muttered under her breath."Now that you're all here," Ella said, drawing our attention back to her."Alice and Lavina," Ella began, calling us by our names, "your parents were allied with the Vampire Realm's King, Colton. Darcus's father covered up the truth with a
Archer – POV"When are we setting the wedding date?" Eden asked. I could only look at her, lost for words. The thought of this arranged marriage didn't sit well with me, but I felt trapped with no other options. Discovering that Lavina wasn't carrying my child filled me with sadness and resentment towards Leo for his fortune. My longing for Lavina grew stronger, especially after seeing her on a date with Leo, stirring my fierce jealousy."Archer," Eden said softly, her hand gentle on my arm. "I understand you're not keen on this arranged marriage, but we must try to understand each other.""I know," I replied, managing a small smile. Eden's eyes held a mixture of emotions. She clearly had feelings for me and was aware of my feelings for Lavina, though we never discussed it openly. "But before anything else, I must ensure Lavina's safety from lurking dangers. With this hanging over me, I can't marry and return to the wolf realm.""Archer, I would understand your concerns, but Lavina ha
Lavina–POVIn the shower, my mind wandered back to the kiss with Archer. His smug smile annoyed me, showing he knew I was falling for him, and I hated admitting he was right. I've never let his flirting affect me, but this time was different. Archer and I always shared a tense connection, but I had never felt this weak before, craving more of his attention.Wrapping a towel around myself, I changed into clothes and walked into the hallway, drawn by the smell of delicious food and laughter from the kitchen. Grandpa and Alice were there, cooking and joking around. It was heartwarming to see Grandpa so lively."Dinner's ready," Grandpa announced cheerfully."You should've rested more," I told him, eyeing a tempting fried chicken."I've rested plenty," he insisted, helping Alice. I gave him a skeptical look. "I'm fine. Stop worrying," he reassured me, his face looking healthy and not at all pale. Convinced, I grabbed a hot piece of chicken, biting into it with a delighted moan."Goodness,
Archer – POVI reached out to Eden but only got her voicemail. I left a message explaining that I would not be marrying her. Afterwards, I texted my parents about my decision to marry Lavina instead. I'm determined to win Lavina over because I'm aware of the allure her Dragon possesses—a chance I cannot afford to miss, especially with Leo looking for any opportunity to step in. Nor can I overlook Keenan, who has returned and is intent on helping Lavina win her back now that he's learned the truth. It wasn't Lavina's fault she couldn't have children; it was a curse. And I'm starting to question whether Veronica was ever pregnant with his child.Leaving my apartment, I noted Leo hadn't come home from work yet, deliberately keeping his distance from Lavina and me. Meanwhile, Keenan seemed to be moving to get closer to her, prompting me to confront him. I went to Keenan's door and knocked. He answered with a look of displeasure, clearly not pleased to see me. "What do you want?" he demand
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
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