Logan POV . . This was not going to be easy at all, but the price was too d*mn humongous. My freedom from Alectrona and my wolf. I badly missed my half. Valto swung his sword in the air right just after piercing it through my shoulder. We had been fighting for a couple of hours, and I had to say, the only thing that was keeping me breathing was my mate, Jaque, and my wolf, Thorin. "Huh?! You are not challenging enough to be my opponent!" Valto spat out. "You are unworthy to be called Rogue King. What are you going to do now, human?" Valto snickered. "Even the prince of vampires can not do anything for you. Look!" He pointed at Alaric, who paced back and forth and had no idea what to do. It was whether he would help me or watch me die. "He can't even help you now. He will watch you die in my hands, Logan Knight!" Valto raised his sword in the air, ready to swing it to my neck. "You can meet your grandfather now in h*ll!" That I wouldn't let it happen. I could barely get up.
Jaque POV . . The cool breeze of the spring blew upon my skin. Strands of my hair danced to the whistles of the wind. Warmness clothed me. Life's satisfaction engulfed my well-being. I felt peace. "Finally, you are awake!" A familiar voice nudged my senses. "You've been out for weeks!" Witch Anya said. "Weeks?!" I was out for weeks. "The war!" What about it?! Had it been finished? Did we win? I tried to get up, but Witch Anya stopped me. Now, I realized I was in Logan's room in the palace. That's why it felt comfortable. I was in my mate's room, and his scent lingered everywhere. I missed Logan so dearly that I couldn't keep myself from hugging his pillow. "The war was interrupted. Victoria and Orora are still looking for some answers. The moment Serena and Tia left, the deranged wolves also disappeared. The cured one, however, stayed. They are still recuperating!" Witch Anya replied. "What about Adam? How is he?" I got up and tried to get out of my bed, but my fake mom
Adam POV . . "I said you are a Princess Brat!" I stressed the words on her face. Well, unlucky for me, I was greeted by a loud crisp slap. My head was moved to the side, and I felt the world spinning for a while. I touched my cheek, which was still hot with her slap, and even could feel her palm on it. Well, I deserved that! "How could you say that to someone who saved your life?" Jaque exclaimed, angry. "Adam, I am disappointed in you!" I could see that in her facial expression. She didn't need to accentuate it. "You bastard alpha. You think of me that way after~" She paused and took a swift glance at Jaque. She retreated her index that was pointing at me and stepped back. "Shiva, I have to go now!" Without any delay, she teleported in front of us while glaring at me. It looked confusing, but I thought I saw some tears fall down from her aqua-blue eyes. There was an eerie silence for a while, and even Jaque was just gawking at the spot where her sister disappeared. It was
Adam POV . . Right straight to her room! I didn't ask for this! D*mn it! Anya, you were getting bolder, huh?! I was about to leave when I heard footsteps coming toward the door. My wolf senses wouldn't play a trick on me. I could hear her steps and smell her scent. D*mn, where was I going to hide now? "Ahhh! Ahm!" I paced back and forth in her room. My eyes rummaged through the stuff inside and saw a wide golden two-door type at the corner. I rushed to that door and opened it. "A bathroom!" I whispered, talking to myself. The bathroom was wide and luxurious, fitted enough for a princess like her. Everything was made of gold, pearls, and diamonds. Some were from other precious stones like ruby, topaz, and sapphire. I was so busy admiring the luxurious water closet that I forgot, I was hiding from the owner herself. I immediately saw the wide tub and jumped into it, submerging myself in the water. I gasped at the cool water coating my whole body. I forgot that she had a me
Adam POV . . I slammed the door of my room, creating a loud thud. I heard footsteps afterward. I could perceive the scent. It was Jasmine. Then her knock came next. "Alpha Adam, I have heard you have arrived. Can we talk? It is about the infected wolves in the healing room!" I was trying to avoid her, but when it came to the pack, I had to face her. Jasmine and I finished our relationship a long time ago. It was me who ended it. That was the time when I realized how I messed up my life. When Jaque found her second-chance mate, a deep-rooted feeling of jealousy and longing carved my well-being. When she was reported dead for the first time, I also almost lost my life. I rejected Jasmine on that day. She didn't accept it at first, but when I told her what she did to Jaque and the bracelet, she finally accepted my rejection and made a deal to remain civil for the sake of the pack. "Wait up!" I called and fixed myself first in the mirror. I was still wet and I needed to chang
Logan POV . . What had just happened? My head hurt, and I felt like a dozen trucks had just hit me. I shut my eyes and tried to open them again, only to feel the same thing. Then I heard some whispers around me. Women's voices and some men's, too. Where really was I now? "His hands moved!" One of the women uttered. "Call Prince Alaric now!" I heard some footsteps rushing, either coming in or going out. But who was Prince Alaric? I gradually opened my eyes and squinted them for a while. Faces were staring back at me. Blurry, and how were there plenty of people in this room? Who were these people? "Who are you guys?" I asked. My voice was a hoarse. I cleared my throat and asked again. "Where am I?" "King Logan, glad you are awake!" One of the men wearing a white laboratory gown spoke. "We are the medical staff in the palace. Prince Alaric will be here soon!" The nurses checked my eyes with a tiny flash and my pulse. "I am a king, and who is Prince Alaric?" I saw
Logan POV . . The physician in the palace told me to visit the woods, so my wolf could scent the natural smell of the forest. This was what I had been doing for a week, but it looked like Thorin had taken a huge hit. He was not showing any signs of recovery. He was also unresponsive when I talked to him. At the moment, I was strolling in the deepest forest in this realm, and everything was not exactly natural in colors and views. It honestly reminded me of Collen's sanctuary when I met him the first time. No wonder he liked colorful jungles with different species of animals. This was his original home. I sat on the grassy ground under this tall tree with protruding roots and leaned my back against its sturdy trunk. I lifted my head and glanced at the leaves that were covering the sky. Although this was the realm of the gods and the goddesses, it looked like Earth. It had the rays of the golden sun, the blue ocean, and the wide meadows. The animals were a variety of colors.
Logan POV . . "Buddy, you're back to me!" If only I could hug him, I would have done it, but the only thing I could do now was feel him with me. "You want to have a run with me, Thorin? It has been a while!" I asked him, and his growl vibrated in my chest. 'No! I want to go back to the lands of the living. Our mate is in danger, you f*cking a$$!' Thorin roared, making me stop and gasp for air. 'Alright!' I talked to him through our minds this time. 'I am sorry that I betrayed you. Can you not forgive me?' I was losing hope. 'I am doing my best that I can, buddy!' 'Then request a talk with the moon goddess and plead with her to bring us home!' He growled in anger. 'Alaric said, the moon goddess will speak with us after three days!' I was still calm, but deep inside, I also would like to roar at him. Then I thought I had lost him for months. I promised myself that I would never lose him again. 'Three days is too long to wait, Logan. I miss Shiva and Jaque!' Thorin still
Orora POV . . Sometimes, Alaric was really annoying. But I could understand him. All he wanted was for his siblings to be happy and safe. Now, he was using his authority again. However, how could I tell my mate about this? My siblings and I had just talked about my decision to live in Ruben's kingdom, and he exclaimed and refused. He demanded the dragon king's presence in his castle in Yorkshire along with the clans of vampires. "A penny for your thoughts?!" That was Shiva, almost giving me a heart attack. I pressed my chest while giving her a glare. "Wow! The most powerful witch is startled?! Unbelievable!" Shiva shook her head while smiling. "Don't ever do that to me again, Shiva. It isn't funny!" I told her while staring at her belly bump. "How's my niece doing?" I asked as I touched her belly. The baby kicked right away. "I think she already answered my question!" I smiled at her. "Hmm! She is as strong as her aunts. What can I say? By the way, Logan told me about yo
Amira POV . . "There are lots of problems to solve not just here in the Atlantis, but also in the woods. First, we have to focus on the problems here!" "We will do as you command, Princess Amira. Commander-general Amet, what do you think?" One of the leaders of the Seven Seas asked my well-trusted warrior, who I could tell was pissing my mate off in silence. "Hrmm! Before I draw out my opinion about this, I would like to know the future prince's opinion first!" He was deliberately testing Adam's wit. I was aware that Amet had never had a good relationship with Delmar in the past. However, Adam had no idea about that. He couldn't remember Amet as one of his best warriors before. "I agree with your Princess, Commander-general Amet!" Adam made his voice louder. "The Atlanteans are for the water. Therefore, before you deal with the problems on the land, you better fix the problems in your own surroundings first!" He was right. "Since, Amira!" He intertwined his hand with my
Collen POV . . "Hrm! Collen, Victoria is fine now. She said she is still feeling dizzy, but she can already walk normally!" Orora uttered while smiling teasingly at me. 'I'm the one who can't walk normally!' I told myself while my orbs were at her. "I can see that!" My mind was gentle to her, but my mouth was the one that was not cooperating. I saw her twitch her lips upon hearing my aggressive tone. "Victoria, you scared us in the camp. I am glad that you are okay now!" Beta Jackson tapped my arm before ambling towards the grown-up Victoria. "You've changed physically!" He also left a handsome smile, making my heart race in anger. "Thanks, Beta Jackson. I am not used to my new look yet. But I promise to work hard on this!" Goddess, her voice had changed, too. She was indeed a lady now. "Collen, aren't you going to greet Victoria?" Orora called, signaling me to come forward. "Hello, Victoria. I am glad that you are okay now!" I simply couldn't produce any long sent
Collen POV . . "Are you sure about that? Beta Jackson, you are making a huge accusation if that is not true!" I exclaimed. My heart raced faster than usual. I was still gasping for breath when Orora came back, shaking her head. "It is the truth, Collen. I saw it with my eyes. She is now as tall as ~" "Don't say it!" I stopped him right away. "I don't want to hear it!" I whispered. I wanted to calm down, but my mind was foggy at the moment. "Orora, what have you found out?" "I can't find any answers to this phenomenon, Collen. I'm sorry. For now, we have to speak with her. Hopefully, she will allow us!" She reached for my hand and smiled. "I'm sure your friend will be fine, Collen!" I could see the genuine words in her tone. "I hope so. I don't want to see her growing up. I can't handle it just yet!" I told her while looking at the room where Victoria was. "What did you say? She was growing up?!" Orora asked, confirming. "Victoria was miraculously growing up?!" She ex
Collen POV . . What was this I felt at the moment? I was uneasy and somewhat unsettled. I was thinking of someone, and I hadn't seen her for a long time. I glanced around the wide garden in the palace and wandered for a while. My golden orbs flickered upon seeing a bee buzzing on top of this lavender flower. "Lavender!" I burst out in a whisper. I could recall someone who loved lavender so much. "Victoria!" The six-year-old high witch. No! A thousand-year-old high witch but was stuck in the body of her six-year-old self. "Hey, Collen!" Orora came in. "Have you seen Shiva? Or have you seen Amira come by?" She asked. Her face looked plastered. Her hands were sweating while they were clenched. Her eyes were glancing around. "I haven't. Why?" I asked as I observed her. She was anxious, but why? "Do you want to talk to them?" "Yes, I want to say something to you all. I already called Alaric. He is on his way!" If my thoughts were occupied by Victoria, Orora was also som
Adam POV . . I was woken up by the loud ringing of the alarm outside or whatever that squeaking sound that was irritating my ears. My eyes squinted as I spread my arm to my side and felt a soft familiar skin. She was still in a deep sleep and goddess; she looked gorgeous and at peace. I just couldn't wake this goddess-like beauty beside me. I gently touched her soft pinkish cheek while staring deeply at her long and kneeling eyelashes. "What kind of kindness or courageous act have I done to have you as my reward?" I whispered. However, the loud ringing or sound outside was making my ears twitch. I creased my brows at the door and then shifted them to the sleeping beauty, who seemed to not be bothered by that annoying squeaking sound. I kissed her cheek, and she moaned. "Are you awake?" She whispered, smiling at me. I kissed her lips this time, and she wrapped her arms around my neck. "I have been watching you, my love!" I whispered. "That sound woke me up!" I added, a li
Amira POV . . "That was great!" He placed a soft kiss on my lips before he rolled over, lying next to me. He lay sideward and brushed the strands of my hair, making me moan. "My love, when are we going to make our relationship final? I can't wait to announce to everyone that you are my Luna and you only belong to me. You already have my mark!" Adam whined like a kid. Seriously, when did he learn to be cute? I also lay sideward, facing him. "When everything is settled. When there's no more Alectrona on our way. When the peace in every kingdom is reached!" I gently told my mate, touching the little hair growing on his jaw. "Adam, your stubble beard looks good on you!" I told him while my fingers played on its jawline. "Do you like it?" He asked, placing a soft kiss on my forehead. "If you want, I can grow my hair!" "No! I want it this way. Don't grow it into a beard. You look much more handsome this way. Also, I like its roughness!" I smiled at him as I moved closer. The du
Amira POV . . "So you've got this information from the nymphs in the forest?" Orora clarified. "I can't believe it. That Jasmine is really vicious!" She was seething in anger. We were at the Blood Moon Pack packhouse, having a meeting with Adam, Beta Andrew, Demeter, Collen, and Orora. We also summoned Shiva to come and join, but due to her pregnancy, she couldn't attend. King Logan had been keeping her company. My sister was in her 2nd trimester now, and my niece couldn't behave herself inside her mom's womb. Shiva complained a lot about morning sickness and body pain. Well, the last time I saw her, she looked like she had swallowed a whole watermelon. What about now? I bet the princess of Shadow Rock Kingdom was as strong and as fierce as her aunts. In addition to that, as pretty as we were. Collen got up from his seat and strode to the floor-to-ceiling glass window. He watched the scenery outside while muttering something. "What are you mumbling, Collen?" Alpha Adam aske
Amira POV . . Upon landing on the ground, my legs ran straight to my siblings, whom I hadn't seen for months. I thought they would stay longer in the Kingdom of Diaphora, but thank goddess, they came home now. But why? What's the matter? Why didn't Orora bring her mate here? Was there a problem? I touched the scale of Collen, who hastily reacted when I petted his dragon head. "Don't shift yet, Collen. I might not see this golden dragon for a while!" I told my brother, and his yellow reptilian eyes flickered. "You are a wonderful golden dragon, but now, I want my baby brother back!" Collen groaned before he shifted to his human form. I felt his warm hug around me and his kiss on my forehead. "Seriously, don't call me, baby brother. I am not a baby anymore, as you can see!" He also uttered. "I miss you, too, sis!" He added. His eyes gleamed. "There's nothing feels like home!" He glanced around and nodded at Adam, who was standing next to me. "Hey!" He greeted my mate. "Ho