James - POV It has been a frustrating week. Despite several rounds of interviews, none of the candidates met the qualifications for the associate position. My mind wandered to when I first met Alice, with her soft skin, sharp features, and curly golden locks. I scowled at my own thoughts, feeling frustrated. A snort escaped my lips involuntarily, catching the attention of my colleague, Dave. "What's the matter?" he asked skeptically. "Nothing," I replied dismissively. "Why are you here? Didn't you hate being in the human realm?" Dave chuckled awkwardly, holding out a shiny envelope. "I thought you'd want to see this." As soon as I saw the letter from Ella, my heart began racing. It was an invitation to a dragon festival, and she asked for my forgiveness and about my health. I skimmed through the letter and folded it back into the envelope, tucking it away with the rest of the letters from Ella and Darcus. "Are you going?" Dave asked. I glared at him, not wanting to discuss my p
Alice - POV Mr. Davis appeared irritated when I informed him that his current associate, Dave, had come to my place to collect an envelope from Isha. He gave me a Letter of Appointment a few hours later upon learning that I was a dragon and looking for work while waiting for a response from the California firm. Dave paled when Mr. James scowled at him. "Stay here," Mr. Davis sternly added as I stopped at the door's entrance. "I need to speak with you, Dave," he said sharply. I noticed the office staff glancing at Mr. Davis's office and then at me. "Dave, I told you not to hire Alice. Why did you do it? Alice is a dragon, and I need human employees," Mr. Davis muttered. Though I heard it clearly through my shifter ears, it was a murmur to humans, who weren't sure about the heated discussion. I sighed. "You knew Alice was a dragon, and having a supernatural being as your associate is beneficial. When your dark power is out of control, some can withstand it, and no human can come in
Alice - POV When I saw his toned body, I couldn't say anything. James smirked at me as he caught my gaze lingering on him, and I blushed with embarrassment. Thank goodness he put on a t-shirt, or I would have been drooling like a teenager for a few minutes. "You had something to tell me," he said, and I handed him the last case so he could sign it and we could send it to court. Suddenly, a tremor of light came towards the window. Before I could understand what was happening, James's hand encircled my waist and pulled me out of the way. A large impact of fire magic hit the walls, creating an enormous gap. "What's happening?" I muttered as James bounced back onto his feet and summoned a magic barrier. I watched as waves of various colored magic spears were hurled at us, but they didn't invade the barrier, and I sighed in relief when the spears stopped at once. "Are you alright?" James came to me with a concerned gaze, and it surprised me that his steely gaze could also reflect other
James - POVAlice's warmth and scent lingered around me as I drove back to the office. Once I arrived, I immediately began investigating the attacker who dared to come after me. I dialed Dave to check on him and our community's safety from rogue warlocks and witches."Dave, are you okay?""Yeah," Dave's croaky voice came from the other end."Has there been any suspicious activity or attacks on the community?""No! What's going on? Wait, were you attacked?""Yeah, earlier. I need you to come here.""I'll be there," he replied, and I stepped on the gas to speed up the car. When I arrived, I found my office turned upside down, as if someone had been searching for information. I called upon the Severasi Tyreus spell, and a red twirl appeared. This magic was meant to reveal who attacked me, and when the red turned white, I knew it was a warlock."What the fuck?" Dave said, appearing next to me teleporting. He watched the magic change color again, turning yellow. "Yellow means a Dragon," Dav
Alice - POV I could feel the gaze of everyone in this realm fixed upon me, and I couldn't blame them. This place was teeming with renegade warlocks and witches, and encountering dragon shifters was probably a rare sight. After we entered the grand mansion, Varina motioned for me to sit on the plush couch. With a snap of her fingers, a teapot and cup materialized out of thin air. I lifted the cup, which was levitating in front of me. I savored the aroma of chamomile tea that Varina had just poured into it. As I sipped the tea, I felt my nerves gradually ease. Varina scrutinized me with a concerned expression, and I met her gaze. "I'm sorry to be a bother," I murmured quietly. "You're not a bother at all," she replied, smiling to put me at ease. Perhaps she sensed my introverted nature and the awkwardness around strangers. "I heard from my husband that Prince James is your mate," she said, pausing as she observed me fidgeting with the cup handle and avoiding eye contact. "Varina,
Alice - POVI stared at James as we walked in silence toward my house. He was deep in thought, and the fear began to creep up on me as we stood in the building's entryway, the letter from Jeffery playing in my head. I had to toughen up. I couldn't be scared of Jeffery anymore. I motivated myself throughout the elevator ride. James and I stood at the door as I rummaged through my handbag for the keys."Would you like to come in for coffee?" I asked. James blinked out of his stupor and met my gaze."Of course," James replied. I felt relieved that James would stay with me for a little longer. I brewed some coffee for James and walked to the fridge to take out the chocolate chip cookie dough. I quickly rolled them into small balls, placed them on an oven tray, and warmed some milk.I handed the black coffee to James, and he looked at the tray of cookies and milk. He raised his eyebrow at me. "I know it's childish to have warm milk and cookies, but it reminds me of my childhood when my old
Alice - POV "James, did you also come here for coffee?" I inquired, hoping to start a conversation with him. He turned his gaze toward me, and I could see the intensity in his eyes as he nodded in response. "I'll get you a coffee," I offered, before noticing that James was on a call. As I waited for him, I observed that he was attracting attention from women passing by. He seemed oblivious to their attention, lost in his conversation. Once he finished his call, I handed James his coffee, and he took a sip while staring at me. "Who was that guy?" he asked, his tone stern. "Terry, a friend I recently met," I responded calmly. "Let's head to the office; we're already late," he said gruffly. I nodded, and we crossed the street to the office building. The elevator ride was uncomfortably quiet, and I could sense our tension. When we arrived at the office, I immersed myself in a case involving a woman named Sora, who was experiencing domestic violence. Her situation hit close to home, r
Alice - POVI snoozed my alarm and got up after tossing and turning in my bed the whole night, with no sleep. Thanks to James, who said we would go to the Dragon Realms, which made me anxious as I had to go to the Dragon realm. I freshened up. I saw my face in the mirror, which had dark circles under my eyes from last night's sleeplessness.I packed my clothes in a small travel bag and texted Levy that I was going on a brief business trip. After getting dressed, my phone rang, and I checked the caller ID. It was James."Hello.""I am waiting for you at your building entrance.""I will be there in two minutes," I replied, disconnecting the call. I mustered my courage to enter the Dragon Realm, which I feared because of my mate and the horrible memories. Taking the keys, I shut the door behind me, got in the elevator, and closed my eyes, feeling dizzy and nauseous. I had been feeling unwell for the past few days, possibly due to stress and not eating on time.The elevator opened, and I 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