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89Ian’s POVThe crescent moon was hanging low in the sky, casting long shadows across the deserted streets as we made our way through the city. The night was quiet, but there was a tension in the air that made my senses sharper, my instincts more alert. I could feel the presence of Jacob and Mike flanking me, their footsteps silent, their expressions grim. We were on a hunt, but this time, our prey wasn’t human.“We’re getting close,” Mike muttered, his voice barely a whisper.I nodded, feeling the same pull in my blood. The vampire we were tracking was nearby—close enough for me to sense his aura. He was old, cunning, and powerful enough to mask his presence from most, but not from us. We had been following his trail for hours, through alleyways and abandoned buildings, narrowing the distance until we were nearly upon him.“Are you sure he’ll talk?” Jacob asked, his tone tinged with skepticism. “Vampires like him don’t usually give up information easily.”“He’ll talk,” I said, my vo
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90Sophia’s POVThe sky was a light shade of blue, barely any cloud in it as Jenny and I trained outside, the setting sun casting long shadows over the yard. The cool evening breeze brushed against my skin, offering a temporary relief from the heat of our training. We moved in rhythm, practicing punches and blocks, our movements synchronized in a way that only came from hours of shared training.Jenny was focused, her usually cheerful demeanor replaced by a seriousness I hadn’t seen before. She threw a punch, and I deftly blocked it, both of us panting slightly from the effort.“You’re improving,” she said, a hint of pride in her voice. “Your reactions are getting faster.”“Thanks,” I replied, catching my breath. “So are yours. You’re getting really good at this.”Jenny smiled, but it was brief, as if her mind was elsewhere. I noticed the change in her demeanor and sensed that something was bothering her. “You seem a bit distracted,” I remarked, pausing our training. “Is everything ok
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91Ian’s POVThe late afternoon sun was casting long shadows across the living room as I walked in, my mind occupied with the usual concerns of the vampire realm and the ongoing issues with the hunters. The house was quiet, save for the soft rustling of the curtains in the breeze coming through the open windows. I spotted Sophia sitting on the couch, looking pensive as she stared out the window.As I approached, she looked up, her eyes meeting mine with a questioning look. It was clear she had something important to discuss, and I wondered how serious it was.“Hey,” I said, my tone as casual as I could manage despite the unease I felt. I leaned down and kissed her forehead and then the side of her lips. “Do you have a minute?”Sophia nodded, her expression serious. “I’ve been meaning to talk to you. Is now a good time?”“Of course,” I replied, settling into the armchair opposite her. “What’s on your mind?”She took a deep breath, her gaze shifting to the floor before meeting mine agai
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92Ian’s POVI stood at the doorway of Sophia’s room, staring at her like some sort of fool. I wasn’t sure why I was so nervous. I was Ian — king of the vampire realm, ruler of vampire. The most powerful and most dangerous. Yet, in this moment, watching Sophia pack her things, I felt completely out of place.Maybe it was because I was about to take her to the vampire realm. Maybe it was because I didn’t want to take her there. Or maybe it was because Sophia, despite her the fact that she was now one of us, still seemed so… human.“Are you going to keep standing there like a creep or actually come in and help me?” Her voice snapped me out of my thoughts. She had that look in her eye, the one where she was trying to hold back a laugh but also wasn’t quite sure if I was okay. It’s a look that she had been giving me these days.“Help you?” I raised an eyebrow, leaning against the doorframe. “I thought vampires were supposed to be independent creatures.”“Yeah, well, I’m new at this. Give
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93Sophia’s POV I could hardly contain my excitement. As Ian and I stepped through the portal, it felt like I was being transported into a completely different universe. I still couldn’t believe that the portal to the vampire realm was a stone in the middle of the forest. One second, we were standing on the edge of a quiet forest, and the next, we were in the vampire realm.And it was more than I could have ever imagined.“Whoa,” I breathed, spinning slowly as I took in the towering spires that pierced the dark sky. Everything had this strange, otherworldly glow. The buildings were sleek and elegant, made of materials I couldn’t even begin to identify. There was a hum in the air, like the whole realm was alive, thrumming with energy.I felt like a kid at a theme park, overwhelmed but in the best possible way.“This is amazing!” I turned to Ian, grinning like a fool.He smiled back, though his expression was a little more cautious, like he was holding something back. “It’s a lot to ta
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94Ian’s POVAs soon as I stepped into the council chamber, the tension crackling in the room hit me like a wave. The council’s eyes, cold and scrutinizing, locked onto me and Sophia the moment we entered. Even as the king of the vampires, I could feel their displeasure about everything. They respected my authority, but they weren’t afraid to challenge it.Sophia walked beside me, stiff and nervous. She was trying to hide it, but I could see the way her fingers twitched, the way she bit the inside of her cheek. Even though she was doing her best to stand tall, I could see right through her and I started to regret ever bringing her here in the first place.I had decided to bring her here after she had insisted that she wanted to meet them, and despite my power, they would test her. Push her. They would see how far she could bend before breaking.“Are you sure about this?” she whispered, glancing up at me. I wanted to remind her that she was the one who wanted to come here, to meet them
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95Sophia’s POV There was silent footsteps.I turned around on my bed, and it stopped for a moment, and then continued.I woke up with a jolt, my senses screaming before my brain even had a chance to catch up. The room was dark and silent as I expected, but I knew I wasn’t alone. I could feel it—like a prickling on my skin, that made the hair on my back stand up. I had never whoever it was. And now that I was sitting up, the person had stopped moving.Instinctively, my hand reached out for Ian, but the bed beside me was empty. He’s in his room, I remembered, a sudden rush of unease washing over me. He had left earlier, and promised to return to my room by morning.The silence stretched out, thickening the darkness around me, and for a moment, I thought maybe I was just being paranoid. But then, there it was again. That feeling. Someone—or something—was here.I held my breath, listening, straining my enhanced senses, but the room was eerily quiet. Too quiet.And then I caught it—the s
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96Ian’s POV I woke up to the sharp sting of unease prickling at the edges of my mind. The sun had barely risen, casting a faint glow across the room, but something felt wrong. Very wrong.Without thinking, I threw off the covers and moved swiftly through the halls, my instincts guiding me. My mind raced, replaying the events of last night. Sophia had insisted on sleeping in her own room. She wanted some space to process everything that had happened recently. I’d respected her wishes, giving her the distance she needed, but now… something was pulling me toward her.“Trust me, if she was dead, you’d know,” Lyanna had once said one night when I was worrying about Sophia. Was it because of the bond I had formed when I marked her? Was it that bond that made me feel like something was wrong?As I approached her room, the metallic scent of blood hit me like a freight train. My stomach lurched, and I froze, the scent triggering every alarm in my body. My feet moved faster, panic rising in m
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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
