Her heart stuttered with concern. His eyes were bloodshot and looked drunk. Is he drunk? Her suspicion was quelled when he lifted a glass of ale and drank it in one large swallow, all the while keeping his eyes on her. There was a glint of disappointment in his eyes. His blazing eyes roved over her body and rested where Cyrus was touching her. She turned to Cyrus and his one arm circled around her delicate waist. A wave of violent fury rose inside him as he glared at their point of contact. The bronze glass in his hand twisted with the pressure he was exerting on the poor container. He watched with suppressed fury as Cyrus twirled her around before drawing her back into his arms. She didn't even wince when he rested his hand on her waist. He didn't know why was he torturing himself like this. But he forced himself to watch their whole dance even though it was burning him. The crowd couldn't stop admiring the pair and that annoyed him even more.They are looking so beautiful together
"I don't wish to be mated just yet," Elijah said in a dismissive tone. He had no plans to settle down not until he had his revenge. A spasm of relief coursed through her. " I would have at least thought over it if I were you. The Silverstone stone is known for its ferocious army. It can be to our advantage during the war," the King remarked. Now everyone was looking at Elijah, curious to know his response. Elijah was very passionate about the war. Elijah spied a furtive glance at Sabrina before nodding his head. "I'll think over it," he stated reluctantly. A tear slipped down her eyes and she scooted the chair back to rise, snatching everyone's attention including Elijah's. "I am afraid I am not feeling well. Can I leave?" Sabrina pasted a small smile on her face. "Shall I accompany you?" Cyrus asked, staring up at her. The muscle along Elijah's jaw tightened and he clenched his fists. " I appreciate your concern, your highness, but I will be fine," she replied politel
Her pillow was soaked with her tears as she cried into it all night. The girl had broken down almost immediately after she heard his decision to mate with someone else. She knew she had hurt him. His decision was influenced by her remark. But still, it hurt. Her wolf was breathless with pain. Even imagining Elijah with someone else was heart-crushing. She had caught him glancing at her from her peripheral vision when he had made the announcement at the dinner table. Only she knew, how she had held back her tears. Cyrus wanted to go for a walk with her but she had refused outrightly, not even caring about the propriety, and rushed back to her chamber. She wished she was born as a human or maybe a bird. Anything but a werewolf. At least she wouldn't have to go through the pain she didn't volunteer for. The Silverstone pack was in the capital within a few days. The King gave them a grand welcome. Elijah was also there to welcome Amira, the daughter of Alpha Dimitri, and Elijah's would-
She couldn't even scream as a callous hand clamped down on her mouth. Her doe-like eyes turned wider with fear and more so when she was spun and her back was slammed against the wall behind her. She opened her mouth to scream but her voice was muffled once again by that mighty hand. She felt the heat of his body touching hers. With glossy eyes, she dared to look up. Her small frame was completely shadowed by this giant. A pair of blazing embers were staring down at her. Recognition filled her eyes followed by confusion. Her struggles ceased. He loosened his hold on her mouth."What..what are you doing?" her voice had a tremor in it. Instead of answering, Elijah lowered his face till their lips were inches apart. His gaze was fixated on her lips. Sabrina held her breath and stood still. He exhaled a hot breath against her lips, causing her nerves to tingle with anticipation. He moved closer. Now she could feel the heat of his lips against hers. Just when she thought he was going to kis
White fragments of clouds were scattered all across the blue sky. The sun was mildly bright, allowing people below to enjoy their walk on the street. The easy sway of wind adding to the beautiful experience. Two royal carriages were pulled to a halt in front of the castle gate. Sabrina and Cyrus were going to occupy the front carriage while Elijah and Amira were going to take the one behind. Sabrina had no will to enjoy the weather or get familiarised with the capital. All her enthusiasm and thrill were turned to ash. She just wanted some moments of peace before she was going to be slaughtered at the altar. Her eyes accidentally connected with Elijah as she moved toward her carriage. His jaw was set and his gaze displeased as he watched Cyrus and her going towards the carriage. Sabrina averted her gaze and climbed into the carriage with the help of Cyrus. Cyrus followed her in. He shut the door behind him. Sabrina drew the drape from the window and opened it partly because she was s
Gripped by shock, Sabrina clenched her eyes shut as she saw his hand flying toward her. She waited for the impact but it never came. "I'll cut your hands off if you even dared to touch her," Elijah's angry-filled voice caused her to snap her eyes open. The sight caught her by surprise. Elijah was holding Cyrus' wrist in a rather painful grip. Both the brothers were glaring at each other with murderous intent. Their jaw was set and shoulders tensed. "Amira, take her along with you," Elijah instructed Amira while staring his cousin down. Sabrina silently followed Amira. A part of her was relieved but a part of her was concerned too. What if Cyrus did something to Elijah? It was plain to see that Elijah was physically stronger but Cyrus had an evil mind. What if he schemed against Elijah? She was tempted to intervene but thought against it. Her intervention would only exacerbate the situation.She followed Amira into the carriage and the vehicle trotted off. "I can have your head for
Elijah staggered into her room. His bloodshot eyes were giving her frights. "Elijah," Amira sounded nervous as she watched him coming toward her. "Strip," Elijah commanded her. Amira smiled nervously as her gaze moved around looking for an escape. She had to meet the prince right now. "You sound intoxicated," Amira backed away a step and said with a fake smile. "I am not intoxicated. Now strip," he instructed and plopped down on the bed. Amira would lie is she said she wasn't turned on by him. With a wide chest, broad shoulders, and firm powerful arms, he could bring any woman to his knees. He was sex on legs, a stunner. Maybe she can spare him some moments. She walked to him and leaned over, giving him a full view of her huge breasts. His gaze flickered to her breast but they didn't darken with lust as she had expected them to. They remained unmoved. She raised her hand and brushed her fingertip down his cheek. Elijah grabbed her hand stopping her from touching him. His featur
Sabrina missed her mother. She missed her family, She missed Lhea, her maid. And most importantly she missed her old life. Those people lied who said mate bond brings happiness. She hadn't felt an ounce of happiness. The only thing she felt was pain. Boundless pain. When will it end? The girl wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and stared out the window. Her beautiful sparkly blue eyes were dull with melancholy. Sadness lingered in them. She was in her room the whole day and no one bothered to check on her. A maid had come once to ask her for lunch but Sabrina had refused with a wave of her hand. Not only her appetite but it felt like her spirit had also died since the moment she saw him holding her hand. How could he do this to her? A fresh set of tears filled her eyes. He had hurt her brutally. She felt dejected, helpless, and depressed. The pain felt physical. But there was nothing she could do about this but only imagine. She imagined what could have happened if he had his
Elizah paced restlessly outside the chamber as her screams rattled through the silence. He was tempted to burst in through the door and cradle her against his chest but he was helpless. She was in there delivering their child. Just then a tiny frame brushed past him and towards the door. It was Kaiser. Their first-born. A toy sword in his hand as he rushed towards the door. "Leave my mama alone or I swear I will kill you all," Kaiser hollered against the door. Elizah rushed over to him and lifted him in his arms. The boy thrashed to get free."Do not hurt my mom," Kaiser shouted, still throwing glares at the closed door."Silence, boy," he turned Kaiser's face towards him. The boy frowned and then scowled at his father."Papa, mama is in danger. Why are you not doing anything?" the four-year-old demanded, this time subjecting his father to his glare. His dragon blood had already started to influence him. The boy had his eyes and his mother's blond hair."No, love. Your mother is alr
They both blinked at each other. Elizah was dumbstruck. She broke eye contact to look around her chamber. It is then Elizah got his senses back. He leaped off his chair and dashed out the door to tell the guard to bring in the healer. He also told the maids who were waiting outside to attend to their queen. He stayed outside, letting the maids enter the chamber. A smile broke through his lips. She was awake. He placed his hand on his chest and rubbed it. His heart was galloping like a horse. He was elated but at the same time nervous too. He wanted to see her but his self-doubts were holding him back. What if she still hated him? "How do you feel now, My queen?" he heard a maid ask her. Elizah leaned his back against the wall and waited for her to speak in eager anticipation. He was dying to hear her sweet voice. The one that was devoid of any bitterness. "Just a little headache," she croaked out. Elizah swooned inwardly. She had a voice of an angel. A smile broke onto his lips, no
Elizah remained by her side the whole night, continuously checking up on her fever. She was hot like a scorching iron, running a high fever. The old woman had already warned him against it. She was fighting a life battle right now, the toxicity in her body was resisting the healing potion. Elizah wrung the piece of cloth before putting it on her forehead. Thankfully, she wasn't shivering anymore. "Things are going to get better from here on out. We are going to get better," Elizah told her. He could feel it in his bones. Tomorrow was going to be full of happiness and prosperity. That maid Lina was caught shortly after Georgia's demise. Harriet had asked him to let her deal with the witch. Elizah had agreed. Now that he had his Sabrina with him, he didn't care about anyone any longer.He put his hand on her protruded belly and smiled when he felt their baby's movement. "He is happy too," he raised his gaze to her and chirped, elated. A knock was heard before the door drew open. He d
The volcanic explosion shook the ground, causing Georgia to lose her balance and fall. Elizah who had not expected it was completely blindsided by the sudden attack. Harriet, on the other hand, smiled knowingly. Another heart-stopping noise boomed before the roof was crashed through by a massive creature. Elizah glanced up to find Herone flying overhead in all his glory. He was utterly shocked. The vamp's jaw slacked in pure horror. Harriet rushed and pulled Elizah backward until there was a good distance between them and the fallen witch. Herone roared and a river of fire flowed out of his mouth. In a blink of an eye, the entire hall was caught up in fire. The witch was lost behind the ruthless blazes. Elizah's mind drifted to Sabrina. Fear seized him at once. Is she alright? "Sabrina," his voice trembled as the realization dawned on him. Without wasting a moment, he swiveled to run outside in search of her. Harriet couldn't stop him as he was too fast and sudden. She ran after h
His insides wrenched with pining melancholy when he saw her bound in chains to a cage. What hurt him more was the loathe shining in her eyes for him. "You didn't die?" she rattled violently against the iron bars, gravely disappointed. A pang stabbed through his heart. She wanted him dead. "You obviously failed to do your job, Sabrina. I am so disappointed in you," Georgia replied with a disappointed sigh. Sabrina paled. She dropped down to her knees and joined her hands in a pleading manner. Her importing eyes fixed on Geirgia. "I apologize for my mistake, Queen. Give me one more chance I will finish him for certain this time," Sabrina entreated earnestly. Georgia smirked. Elizah's features crumpled in agony. The woman he loved the most couldn't wait to kill him. "I want you to kill but not him any longer," Georgia started in a riddle. Elizah sent him a hateful glare. He hated this woman to the core. Georgia's smirk widened. Her scheming eyes lit up with something devious. El
Elizah felt like a loser. The only thing he wanted was to keep his family safe, and he failed to do just that. He loathed himself for this. This all happened because of his negligence. She wouldn't have been in danger if he had nipped the problem in the bud. Why? Why did he not take notice of it before it was too late? "Don't beat yourself up for this. Georgia's plan was a failsafe," Harriet tried to pacify him. Elizah knew it wasn't true. The disaster could be averted if he had fucking noticed. "She was struggling for so long and I couldn't see it. She must have felt so miserable, so trapped," a tear escaped his eye. The more he thought about it, the more his heart broke. He couldn't protect her when she needed him the most. Harriet was taken aback by the tears in his eyes. She had never seen tears in his eyes. He wasn't emotionally weak nor let problems weigh down on him. "Remorse won't do you any good. It's time to rescue her. Focus on that," Harriet told him. Elizah nodded his
He tried to roll away but it was too late. The dagger drove through his chest like a bolt of fire but he didn't feel pain for a good second. The shock had numbed his senses. Her fiery blue eyes expressed nothing but deep-seated loath as she twisted the knife so that it hurts more before ripping it out in one brutal go. He grunted in pain. Her response was a devious sneer. "You deserve a death far worse than this," she seethed and struck at him again. This time, though, Elizah edged out by turning on his side in time. The sharp blade plunged into the mattress. Before Sabrina could whip it out, Elizah grabbed her hand which was holding the knife, and prevented her from plucking it out. "Leave me, you scoundrel," she hissed in her venom-laced voice. Elizah didn't allow the hatred in her voice to weaken his resolve. He fixed Sabrina with his deadliest glare and commanded her to release the knife while pressing his other hand against his wound. The pain was excruciating but right now he
In her sweet embrace, he was losing his control. He couldn't keep himself vigilant as she showered him with her kisses. Kisses that he had craved like crazy for all these months. His breathing labored and his eyes fell shut as she kissed every inch of his face. As her dry cracked lips caressed his skin, he couldn't help but feel grateful to the Goddess for creating this moment. He was dying for this moment. He thought he had lost her but she was coming back. His Sabrina was finally returning. He glanced down between them and smiled at the sight of her swollen belly. He put his hand under her belly and stroked it, earning a moan from her. Her melodic voice caused him to look up at her. Her face had lost its chubbiness that he adored with his heart. Her cheekbones were sticking out and her eyes were sunken. And yet, he was mesmerized by her. "I love you," he cradled her face and confessed from the bottom of his heart. Sabrina smiled and urged him to make love to her. He was more than
Days passed but that old hag could also not persuade that dragon monster into setting her free. She was still shackled to her bed, bound and helpless. She couldn't afford to be like this any longer. The voices in her head had turned violent and louder telling her to kill him. She feared she would burst from inside if she didn't do something soon enough. That evening Sabrina used her honey-coated voice to ask her maids to bathe her in scented perfumes and make her look her best. Her request and soft manner of speaking surprised the maids. The woman had long stopped caring about her looks. Her hair was a mess, her lips were cracked and her eyes had dark circles like the shade of night underneath them. They took her to the bathroom and happily washed off all the grime sticking to her milky-white skin. It was after several days, she was taking a bath. As mentioned, she has lost interest in all worldly pleasures. The maids were on cloud nine, assuming Harriet's potion was finally having