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61Sophia’s POVI brushed my hair away from my face as I walked up the house with Jenny. She was rambling about how she had gotten over Ronan and how she was so ready for her next relationship.We were close to the front door when I felt it—a shift in the air, a ripple of coldness that had nothing to do with the early morning chill. I tensed, my senses sharpening as I scanned the surroundings. Jenny must have noticed the change in my demeanor because she stopped talking mid-sentence.“Sophia? What is it?” she asked, her voice laced with concern.Before I could answer, they appeared—three figures cloaked in darkness, their eyes glowing with malevolent energy. Witches. Not the benign kind that Lyanna was, but the darker, twisted kind that thrived on fear and chaos. I cursed under my breath. I should have sensed them earlier, should have known something was off. But they had masked their presence well, almost too well.“Get inside,” I hissed at Jenny, pushing her toward the door. She stu
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62Jenny’s POVSomething was wrong. It wasn’t so hard to tell. Sophia and Ian had not been in the same space with each other for about three days now and that was just too sketchy. The Sophia and Ian I knew couldn’t bear being apart from each other for more that a day. Sophia will get disoriented a bit. But now it seemed like she was the one taking the distance more seriously.Ian was down here with Jacob and Lyanna and they were talking about something that I knew that Sophia would have loved to know if she was down here. But she wasn’t. And Ian hadn’t asked of her. Ian hadn’t gone off to call her.I frowned. What was really going on between them? Were they having a huge fallout? Because if they were…I swear it to God, I’ll kill him. A frown appeared on my lips and I glared at him. She died because of him and now he was having a huge fallout with her?My frown deepened. As if he knew I was staring at him, he turned his head towards my way, looking around and then his eyes landing on
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63Ian’s POV.I was angry. And it wasn’t just the mild type of anger, but the boiling kind. The kind that made me want to take it all out on an innocent person, but I remained sitting by my laptop, forcing myself to relax and focus on what I was doing.It wouldn’t do me any good to go off and kill an innocent human just because I was angry. And it wasn’t my fault I was angry. That Jenny just had to open her mouth and spoil my mood. Now I knew why Jacob didn’t like her…much.I ran my hands through my hair in frustration, my chest rising and falling wildly as I glared at the laptop. I kept staring at the screen of.my laptop but I wasn’t even seeing anything in particular. All I could think of was how angry I was.Jenny couldn’t fault me for being angry at Sophia. Sophia had taken a stupid risk that endangered both their lives. If Lyanna hadn’t been there to save them that day, them the both of them would have been injured or kidnapped, or worse.I was still trying to figure out what the
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64Sophia’s POVMy eyes fluttered open and I frowned at the terrible ache that was taking place in my head. I didn’t know why. I didn’t even know how I fell asleep.The last thing I remembered was…Fuck.Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.Jenny.I jumped out of bed instantly and raced to the door. I couldn’t believe that Lyanna had rendered me unconscious. How could she have done that?I ran out of my room and stopped on my tracks when I saw Jenny sitting on the couch in the living room. Jacob, Ian and Lyanna weren’t there. It was just her.“Where the hell did you go to?” I breathed out, running down the stairs and engulfing her into a hug. “I thought someone had hurt you! What if someone had hurt you? You shouldn’t be leaving g the house without anyone with you.”“I needed to clear my head,” she said slowly and I could tell she was shocked.“You can’t be serious,” I murmured. “Why couldn’t you clear you head outside? Why did you hage to go so far away? You were gone for…hours!” I reminded her.“I nee
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65Ian’s POVI paced around my room, wondering if I should just go to Sophia and apologize, or if I should go back to the realm instantly and then come back later and speak to her.I ran my hands through my hair, feeling confused. Lyanna wanted me to apologize and talk to Sophia but my ego was too big to just give in to that just like that. But she was right. I should just speak to her. A part of me understood what Sophia was going through, struggling to adjust to a world thy she was not born into. It was hard, but she didn’t have much of a choice but to do that.I sighed, deciding that I’d go over to her and talk to her. I missed her so much. I missed her too much to keep punishing myself by not taking to her, because truth be told, I was punishing myself and no one else.“Ian, you ready or not?” Jacob asked, poking his head into my room and I nodded.“Yeah I am. But, I want us to makes stop at Sophia and Jenny’s apartment first. I need to talk to Sophia,” I replied.“You sure about
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66Sophia’s POVJenny and I stepped back into the house and I paused, noticing that something was off. It didn’t take long for me to notice it. To notice the guy blending in the shadows, watching us. It was one of Ian’s men. The men he had told to be watching our every move. That was their specialty, blending into the shadows and watching us as if that was what they were created to do.But the strange thing was that he was inside the house. They have never been into the house before and…whk invited them in?My brows creased as I tried to remember who must have invited him in then I realized it had to be Jenny. Jenny had invited one of them in once, when we were moving here. He must have been the one. But that didn’t give him the rifjt to just come in here anytime he wanted without our permission. What was he doing here?“What do you want?” I demanded but got no reply. Jenny halted on the stairs and turned around to look at me with a puzzled look.“What are youztalking about?” She aske
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67Sophia’s POV.I remained sitting on the kitchen counter, casually sipping a glass of orange juice while the doorbell rang continuously. I already knew who was by the door without even having to check. Today was Monday, and I had just gotten back from school a few hours ago with Jenny. And about ten minutes ago, they have been ringing the doorbell non-stop.The guy that Ian told to watch us in the house, Ben, was standing by the door, his eyes darting from me to the door, and back. He was probably contemplating on whether to open the door, or whether to just stay where he was standing and eat me take the lead.But I wasn’t ready to open the door for them. I wasn’t ready to let them in just yet. I ran my hands through my hair, roughening it a bit and then dropping the glass in the kitchen sink.“Oh my God. Isn’t there anyone in this house?” Jenny groaned s she came down the stairs. I couldn’t blame her. Even she was already tired of all that noise.“Didn’t you guys hear that there’s
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68Jenny’s POVI was feeling very awkward.I was alone in the house with Jacob, and I was feeling very weird. We were the only ones inside the house. Lyanna had gone back to her place and Ian had taken Sophia back to his place for an alone time. I think they just wanted to fuck without having to worry about being to noisy or anything like that.Jacob, on the other hand, remained here with me, as per Ian’s request, so that he could keep me safe. Ian had called off all the men watching us so I guessed Sophia had worked her charm on him.I turned my head and looked at Jacob who seemed so invested in the cup of coffee he was drinking. I gulped and looked away from him. I found myself wondering if he’d have stayed here anyways if Ian didn’t tell him to. I ran my hands through my hair and my hand moved to the necklace he had given me.The vervain necklace. I made sure it was something I never took off no matter what. He gave it to me so that it would keep me safe from the other vampires. Bu
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191Ian’s POVThe weight of my child in my arms was heavier than I expected, but not in a way that tired me. It was a weight that filled me with awe, a kind of responsibility I had never imagined could feel so peaceful. Ava’s tiny fists curled against my chest, soft breaths rising and falling in the perfect rhythm of sleep. For the first time in what felt like forever, everything was still, everything was peaceful.I sat in the rocking chair near the window, dim light filtering thought the curtain. The house was quiet—Sophia was resting in the bedroom, exhausted but content after the birth. I had barely left her side since she’d gone into labor, unable to help the overwhelming sense of protectiveness that surged through me.But now, as I held this tiny life in my hands, all the fear and chaos we had gone through seemed to fade away. It was just us—our family.“Hey there,” I whispered softly, my voice barely more than a breath as I gazed down at my child. “You’re finally here.”I felt
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190Jenny’s POVThe news hit me like a tidal wave. I stared down at the test in my hand, my heart pounding in my chest, unsure whether to scream in shock or laugh in disbelief. Pregnant. I was pregnant.Jacob was in the kitchen, making us a late breakfast. I could hear the soft clatter of pans and the gentle hum of music from the living room, but I couldn’t move. For a moment, I felt frozen in place, my thoughts racing.We weren’t trying for a baby. We weren’t ever going to try. I was a vampire and even though Sophia was able to get pregnant, it didn’t mean I could too. But here it was, plain as day. The test didn’t lie.I felt a mixture of emotions swirl through me—happiness, fear, excitement. All at once, it seemed like everything in my life was about to change. But most of all, I was happy. I was so happy. Everything that had happened the past year ran through my mind all at once. The attacks, falling in love with Jacob, turning into a vampire, fearing that Jacob would leave me for
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189Sophia’s POVIt was happening. It was really happening. After months of waiting, months of uncertainty, fear, and hope, she was finally here. My body was aching but not as much as I guessed it should be.I glanced over at Ian, who stood by my side, his hand gripping mine tightly. His face was filled with anxiousness. His thumb rubbed small circles against my palm, trying to soothe me, but I could feel the tension in his grip. This was a moment that neither of us could control, a moment we could only experience.“You’re doing amazing, Sophia,” Ian whispered, his voice low and steady, although it was trembling. His eyes met mine. “Just breathe.”I nodded, though the pressure in my abdomen made it hard to do anything other than focus on the next breath. I squeezed his hand in response, letting him know I heard him, even if I couldn’t find the words right now.The room around us was a blur. I barely registered the blur of voices—the midwife, a nurse—guiding me through the process. My
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188Jenny’s POVThe day had finally come—my wedding day. I should’ve been nervous, or maybe overwhelmed by everything, but instead, I felt oddly calm as I sat in the small room at the back of the church, waiting for my moment to walk down the aisle. My fingers traced the intricate lace on my wedding dress, a soft white gown that had been perfect the moment I saw it. It was exactly how I had imagined my wedding to be—simple, intimate, and with the people I cared about most.Sophia sat next to me, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “You look incredible, Jenny,” she said with a smile that reached her eyes.“Thanks, Soph,” I said, trying to sound nonchalant, but there was a catch in my throat. “It’s kind of crazy, isn’t it? That I’m actually doing this?”She laughed softly, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “A little bit, yeah. I thought you were joking last week when you said you and Jacob are getting married. But you and Jacob are meant to be. I’m just happy you’re doing
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187Ian’s POVThe sun was setting, making the vampire realm look pale. It used to be pretty to look at, but now the usual beauty felt hollow. Some parts of the ground was still red from all the blood that had dried on it, and though the air was quieter, it felt heavy. I stood in the middle of the courtyard, watching as the survivors moved about, trying to restore what had been broken.It wasn’t just the buildings that needed rebuilding. It was us—me, Sophia, the council, everyone.As the king, I had always known the weight and responsibilty of leadership but never like this. The battle exhausted on all of us, but there was a strange sense of relief hanging in the air, as if the worst had finally passed. The constant fear was gone. For now, at least.I felt Sophia approach before she spoke. Her presence felt like a soft, steady energy that I could feel even when I wasn’t looking. She stepped beside me, her hand slipping into mine, and for a moment, we just stood there, side by side, lo
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186Sophia’s POVThe air in the realm felt different after the battle settled down. The energy that pulsed through the vampire realm seemed dulled, weighed down by loss and grief. The rogue faction was defeated, but the victory felt hollow. So much had been sacrificed. Too much.I stood on the edge of the courtyard, looking out over the horizon. The sun was setting but I barely noticed its beauty. My thoughts were heavy with the weight of everything that had happened. Lyanna was gone. The thought of it felt like a punch to the chest every time it crossed my mind. She had saved us, saved me and our baby, but the cost was her life.“I can’t believe she’s gone,” I whispered to Ian, who was standing beside me, his hand resting on my shoulder.Ian’s expression was hard, his jaw clenched as he stared out at the horizon. He hadn’t said much since the battle ended, the stiffness in his body telling me how much he was struggling to keep his emotions in check.“She was one of the strongest witc
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185Lyanna’s POVThe visions had been coming in waves—dark and scary. I’d seen this battle long before it arrived, the pieces falling into place, the danger coiling around us like a snake waiting to strike. But no vision had prepared me for this.The air was thick with the stench of blood and fury, and the sounds of bodies coliding with each other filled my ear. I was at the edge of the battlefield, my senses tingling with the power I held. Magic pulsed in my veins, begging to be released, but I held it back, waiting for the right moment. Timing was everything.In the distance, I saw Ian fighting Mike, lunging at each other, blow after blow. Ian was struggling, that much was clear. Mike was pushing him to his limits, and it took everything in Ian just to stay on his feet.And then there was Sophia. I could feel her fear from here, her desperation. She was with Jacob, fighting off a swarm of rogue vampires, her body slower than usual. Her own power was wearing out. The pregnancy was ta
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184Ian’s POVIt felt as if the world itself was holding its breath, waiting for the battle to begin. We were in a neutral territory, a clearing deep in the forest that was between the vampire realm and the outskirts of the human world. I could tell that the place had seen conflict before, the ground stained with the blood of wars long past. Now it would see another.I could hear the sounds of my forces assembling behind me—vampires sharpening their blades and stakes, speaking in low, tense whispers as they prepared for the fight that would start any moment from now. The weight of responsibility hung heavy on my shoulders. I had never wanted this, to be a king at war. But here I was, leading an army to stop a rebellion that threatened everything I had fought to protect.Sophia stood at my side, her eyes scanning the area. She was pale but resolute, and I could see the fire burning in her. Even now, pregnant with our child, she refused to leave my side. I had argued, pleaded with her t
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183Ian’s POVI paced about in the room, my heart beating hard and fast and my mind running through different thoughts. Every moment felt like a taut wire, stretched thin between the safety I wanted for Sophia and the threats that I couldn’t fully shield her from. The attacks had slowed, but that only made me more nervous. It was like the calm before a storm, and I could feel the storm brewing.Sophia was sitting on the couch, her hands resting on the gentle swell of her stomach. Our child. It only made me think harder about all the different things I could do to keep Sophia out of danger.“We need to talk,” I said, breaking the silence.Her gaze met mine, steady but expectant. “I know what you’re going to say.”“I don’t think you do,” I replied, running a hand through my hair, frustration leaking into my voice. “Sophia, I need you to stay in the human realm. You and the baby—”“No,” she cut me off, her voice firm. “We’ve talked about this already, Ian. I’m not staying behind while yo
