Ella - POV It was a long weekend and a day off from work. So, when I woke up, I immediately checked my phone for any messages from James. Unfortunately, I found a text stating that he had already left California. Hana sighed heavily at breakfast, and Dad chided me for my obsessive phone-checking. "Please, no sighing out loud," I mumbled between bites of scrambled eggs while intermittently checking my phone. "It seems you might be more preoccupied with your phone than being aware of the people around you," Dad observed. "Give her a break, Uncle. Ella's completely smitten by James, and she even forgot she was supposed to take me to my doctor's appointment today," Hana grumbled. Her comment jolted my memory about my previous night's commitment. "Hana, I remember that I promised to take you to your doctor's appointment," I retorted, though I could see from Hana's eye roll that she didn't believe me. "Sure, Ella," she said, sighing. "You don't have to accompany me, though. Luke has a
Ella - POV "This beautifully decorated dinner setting... I'm speechless," I expressed in surprise, while the wind and rooftop view amplified the atmosphere. James nestled his head on my neck, giving me a kiss. His warm breath against my skin was intoxicating, making me inhale deeply. "To compensate for all the time we were apart, I want to lavish you with affection," James whispered into my ear, causing goosebumps to prickle my skin. I knew I had to maintain some distance, or we'd end up tangled in bed for hours. As I gently eased his grip on my waist, I couldn't help but smile, trying not to let my guilt consume me. "James, I have a small gift for you. It's not expensive, but I hope you'll like it." "When you gift me something, Ella, don't compare its value with its price tag. For me, its worth is immeasurable," he replied, warming my heart. "You're such a hopeless romantic, James. You leave me speechless all the time," I remarked, causing him to smirk. I smiled back, reaching in
Darcus Miller - POV "Why did you involve James? You weren't supposed to interfere in Ella's personal matters. That was our agreement." My voice held a snarl that made Aisha sigh. Driving this woman back was infuriating. "Don't be such a complainer, Darcus. Your mother asked me to intervene to keep Ella at bay. You should be grateful; after all, we're set to marry." I tightened my grip on the steering wheel, trying to keep my temper in check. "You're not my concern, Aisha. You're not my mate. Remember your place before you find yourself begging for mercy." Aisha stiffened at my words, her gaze focused on the road ahead. "I... I sincerely apologize, Your Majesty. I shouldn't have said what I did." Aisha's voice was quiet, apprehensive of the danger I posed. "That's better, Aisha. This last warning." Aisha nodded, tears brimming in her eyes. She bit her lower lip and looked out the window as the car sped along. I didn't care for Aisha; my thoughts were filled with Ella. But why was m
James - POV Ella slept peacefully beside me, her calm presence soothing my restlessness. Each time I contemplated revealing my true identity as a warlock to her, my heart ached. Would she accept me, or would she recoil in rejection? I feared losing her because of my profound love for her. But there was no question - I could spend the rest of my life in this blissful state, holding Ella's delicate figure close, basking in our shared tranquility. An unexpected surge of energy roused me from my slumber. My watch showed 03:00 a.m. Carefully, I removed my arm under Ella, gently placing her hand on the sheets before rising from the bed. A feeling of being observed stirred within me. I dressed quickly, moving to the balcony to investigate. As a warlock, I could sense other energies rapidly. This one felt akin to a shapeshifter, specifically a dragon. What business could a dragon have with me? I knew that a horde of warlocks and witches sought me, coveting my magic and thirsting for my demi
Ella - POV My eyes fluttered open, noting how intensely the sun shone and it was clear I overslept. James was lying beside me, peaceful in slumber, a smile on his face. I wondered what dream elicited such a response and couldn't resist capturing the moment with a quick photograph on my phone. His attractiveness was undeniable. Slipping out of bed, I freshened up and donned a bright dress James had brought me as a gift. With James still, in the realm of dreams, I went down to the restaurant and ordered his favorite breakfast, planning a room-served brunch. An amused thought crossed my mind: how my father's craving for sweets was so relentless that he'd invent the silliest excuses to secure some, even resorting to sulking when I didn't oblige. I had to hide them from him as per the doctor's orders. Entering the restaurant, the staff greeted me. They knew well that I was a co-owner of the establishment. The Manager approached me with a smile. "Ms. Hart, can I assist you with anythin
Darcus - POV Ella's words were filled with hurt and pain, echoing deep within me. I questioned my own actions - why had I revealed the existence of another world to Ella, especially when she was unlikely to believe me? "What's wrong, cat? Got your tongue?" Ella pushed me away with a growl. I stepped back. "Forget what I said." Her anger was palpable, and I knew further conversation would be futile. Ella rolled her eyes and huffed at me. "What a waste of my weekend and energy," she muttered under her breath, her words easily heard due to my acute hearing. I exited the storage room without a backward glance, berating myself for naively attempting to speak to Ella. I should have approached James directly, warning him or urging him to end the engagement with Ella, my mate. "Darcus, why didn't you tell Ella that you want her back in your life after your apology instead of uttering meaningless words?" Dargo's sarcastic tone echoed in my head. I dismissed his comment, walking towards th
Ella - POV "What's wrong, babe? You seemed distant and anxious yesterday. Is it the pressure from your new job?" James's worry was apparent in his attempt to break the silence. "James, I've been meaning to tell you this for a while," I paused, and James took my hand to soothe me. When I looked up at him, I saw concern in his eyes. "I'm working with Darcus Miller, my ex-boyfriend. He's the CEO of the company." The slight tightening of James's grip on my wrist and the raw emotion in his eyes pounded my heart. I didn't want to stress you when you were on the verge of getting a promotion. "You're leaving that company tomorrow, Ella." James's stern tone made me shiver; I'd never heard him sound like this before. "I can't. Mr. Miller manipulated the contract against me," I spat out. James's eyes grew colder, and I was frightened to see such an expression on his face. "We'll take legal action against him, Ella. I can help you terminate the contract by paying off the amount due under its
Ella - POV My jaw dropped when we arrived at the venue. It was so serene I could hear the birds chirping in the trees, a perfect enclave of nature within the city. Noticing my astonishment, James glanced at me, a smile playing on his lips. He held my hand as we navigated our way to the entrance. An attendant guided us to our reserved table, where Dad and Hana were already seated. Upon seeing me, Hana greeted me with a warm hug. "Did you tell him the truth?" Hana whispered in my ear during our embrace. "Yes, but I could only tell him half of it because I didn't mention the kiss," I whispered. Hana pulled away, giving me a look of sympathy. James was observing us closely as we took our seats. "Congratulations, son, on becoming the CEO of California Law firm!" Dad beamed, wrapping James in a heartfelt hug. I saw a genuine smile spread across James's face. "Thank you, Dad. This means a lot to me." My dad then presented James with a small gift. "Congratulations, James," Hana said, ex
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