Lavina - POVI couldn't sleep at all. I've been alert, waiting for the Stalker to reply, but no message arrived. Who could be this new nuisance trying to bother me? As I glanced at the clock and saw it was 6:00 AM, I decided to try to catch some sleep before getting ready for work, where I needed to review the budget for the recently signed film project.However, I woke up in a panic at 8:30 AM, realizing I was late. I quickly freshened up and dressed formally, hurrying out of my room to make it to the finance team meeting."Good morning," Grandpa's voice startled me as I was about to leave. He offered me a sandwich and juice, but I craved coffee."I need coffee to survive," I told him. Grandpa just gave me a stern look, clearly not approving. "No coffee for you, Lavi," Grandpa said firmly. "I spoke with Alice, and she mentioned the doctor's orders to stick to specific foods due to your health. Unfortunately, coffee isn't on the list." I sighed deeply, wondering how I'd survive the n
Archer– POVWalking into my new penthouse, I surveyed the space—minimalistic with barely any furniture, just a sofa, a TV, and a bed for sleeping. The phone rang, interrupting the silence, and I glanced at the caller ID to see it was my mom. I answered."Archer, where are you?" Mom asked her irritation with me palpable."You know where I am, Mom," I replied, her sigh of frustration audible on the other end. I had recently confessed to my parents that Lavina and I had been intimate, resulting in a possible pregnancy. This revelation was problematic since I was engaged to Eden. Given Eden's background—from a wealthy family and the influential Greennight Pack—this situation could have severe repercussions. My engagement with her was a matter of personal commitment and a strategic alliance between our packs. My pack, the Nightale Pack, sets other packs' standards and rules. However, upsetting the Greennight Pack could lead to political strife, something my father has always managed to avo
Lavina–POVGrandpa and I sat back, relaxing. I told my grandpa what was bothering me because I couldn't keep things from him, and I explained what had happened with our three new neighbors."Everything will be fine," Grandpa reassured me. I nodded and took a sip of my fruit juice."Grandpa, did you ever know my dad was a dragon?" I asked, breaking the silence that had surrounded my father for so long. Grandpa and my dad argued a lot, even when I was seven. Grandpa let out a heavy sigh, showing his discomfort with the topic."Well, I did know about your father being a Dragon shifter, not a human," Grandpa admitted. "Once I found out, I asked Roana to leave Gunther. I was even considering reporting it to the authorities, if you believe that. I tried to talk to your mother, Roana, about it, but she said she knew and chose to marry him. She apologized for keeping it from me.""No wonder you weren't so surprised when I told you I was a dragon shifter," I said. Grandpa let out another sigh.
Lavina – POV"Maybe she's been wrongly tested for her powers," Keenan suggested. I let out a heavy sigh."You're making this difficult, you know. You saw the report, and then you just left," Archer snapped, barely containing his anger to avoid striking Keenan again."Have you not caused enough trouble here?" Leo added, his tone light but his words sharp. Ella and Darcus remained calm, yet their eyes reflected a clear hostility as Keenan stormed out of the office, slamming the door behind him on his way out of my house."Thanks for stepping in, everyone. Though I could have handled Keenan myself," I said, trying to lighten the mood."Why don't we address the actual issue, Lavina?" Ella proposed, cutting through the tension."What do you mean?" I inquired, puzzled by her insinuation."It seems like there's something on your mind that you're reluctant to share," Ella pressed, her intuition sharp. I sighed deeply. "Perhaps if Alice were here, you'd be more inclined to open up." No sooner
Lavina – POV"Please, Archer, don't hit him yet," I urged, as Archer charged forward with lightning speed. It was too late; he landed a decisive blow on Keenan, sending him staggering backward. Keenan managed to block the next attack, narrowly avoiding another hit. James intervened, using his magic to pull Archer away and halt the assault.Archer was seething with anger. "Keenan is a deceitful bastard. He must have known what he was doing to Lavina," he spat out, furious. "And now, he's shifting the blame onto Veronica, his current wife, to save his skin.""Let's hear Keenan out before we make any judgments," James cautioned, trying to diffuse the situation. But Archer was not easily swayed, his anger palpable."Let me go, you jerk," Archer snapped at James, who was restraining him with magic. Reluctantly, James released him. Keenan rose to his feet, glaring at Archer. James quickly ensured that the confrontation didn't escalate further, but tensions were high, and it wasn't long befo
Leo–POVToday marks the day of the paternity test. Lavina appeared nervous; it's been a month of eerie silence after catching a stalker. This person wasn't a vampire, but a dragon shifter obsessed with Lavina. He kept a watchful eye on her until his arrest. My anger towards him was palpable; I wanted to punish him severely for his crimes. Archer, too, was furious, attacking the stalker viciously until Darcus intervened to prevent a murder."Leo, are you worried?" Lavina's gentle voice snapped me out of my thoughts."Not worried, exactly. I mean, I'd be thrilled to be a father, especially if it's with you," I responded. Lavina's eyes widened in surprise. I had let my guard down, revealing my emotions to her. I realized I needed to be cautious; showing too much emotion could push Lavina away, just like she distanced herself after our one-night stand. "What do you mean?" she asked, curiosity lacing her tone."I mean, I will handle whatever news comes my way," I replied with a calmness I
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
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