Isadora's POVMy steps were heavy as I turned away from Leonidas' piercing gaze, ready to leave with Casandra. His voice stopped me in my tracks. "Isadora."I hesitated and glanced back at him, his expression softer now, his eyes a mixture of concern and exasperation. "At least leave with some clothes on."I felt my face flush with embarrassment as I realized the state of my attire. My shift back to human form had left my clothes in tatters, exposing more than I cared to show.Leonidas turned to Adrian, who was standing beside him by the balcony. "Adrian, get her some clothes."Adrian nodded and hurried off. After a while, he returned with a simple overall gown. It wasn't the most flattering outfit, but it would serve its purpose. I took the gown from him with a nod of gratitude.The lycan guards were still hovering close by, their eyes fixed on me as I held the gown in my hands. I felt a shiver of discomfort, and my patience wore thin. "Could you all please close your eyes? I need to
Isadora's POVI entered my stepfather's office and closed the door behind me. He wasted no time and unleashed his anger with a stern tone."What's this news I'm hearing, Isadora? What is the meaning of that stunt you pulled at the north? I sent you to represent our pack, but instead, you went over there to create a scene and embarrass our pack's reputation. Are you stupid?"My temper flared, and I shot back with equal intensity, "I'm not stupid, stepdad. Leonidas is a terrible excuse for a mate, and I had to reject him."The tension in the room escalated as we locked eyes, neither willing to back down.My stepfather's face contorted with anger as he demanded, "Go back to the north this minute, Isadora, get on your knees to beg Leonidas for his forgiveness, ask him to forgive you for that madness."I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "You want me to apologize to him? After everything he did, you must be joking, stepdad?"My stepfather's voice was firm. "I don't care about what he di
Isadora's POVWe drove to a local bar just outside the outskirts of the Wild West Pack. The establishment had an inviting atmosphere, and it didn't take long before I ordered an alcoholic cocktail. A few glasses in, I leaned in toward the girls, a glint of excitement in my eyes."You might think I'm crazy," I began, "but I've got the greatest idea."Casandra raised an intrigued eyebrow. "Alright, spill the beans. What's this idea of yours?"I took a sip of my cocktail, feeling the warmth of the alcohol spreading through me. "I want to start a pack."Lisa, who was in the middle of taking a gulp of her drink, choked on it, sputtering as she tried to catch her breath. "What!! A pack?" She finally managed to say, disbelief written all over her face."Yeah," I replied. "I know it sounds crazy, but think about it. We can create a pack where we decide the rules, where we treat everyone with respect and equality, and where we don't have to deal with overbearing Alpha males."Casandra looked p
Isadora's POVAs we rolled into the Firewolf Pack, the vibe inside the car was as heavy as a raincloud. Casandra, probably trying to lighten the mood, decided to dig into my past."You know, Isadora," she started, "I've been meaning to ask. What's the deal with you and your ex mate Eamon? If you're running to him for help, he can't be all that bad right?."I sighed, staring out the car window. "It's a long story, Casandra. Eamon and I had our moments, but things went south. Still, desperate times, desperate measures, you know?"Casandra pushed on, genuinely curious. "Come on, spill the beans. What's the whole scoop on you and Eamon?"Taking a deep breath, I spilled the tea. "Eamon was once the guy I was crazy about and madly in love with, soon to be Alpha King of Aeloria, and I was carrying his pup. But he changed, and not for the better. It was a wild emotional ride, and trust me when I say I'm not eager for round two."Casandra gave me a knowing look. "Say no more, Isadora. I think
Isadora's POVAs we entered the vast West Woods, tension thick in the air, I suggested, "We should split up. It'll help us cover more ground and find Lisa quickly."Matamoros, immediately objected, "Isadora, it's too risky to split up. We could easily get outnumbered. It's safer if we stick together."Casandra chimed in, nodding in agreement, "He's right. Strength in numbers. We don't want to take unnecessary risks."I sighed, realizing they had a point, "Fine, let's stick together for now. But be ready to move fast if we get any leads. We need to find Lisa and get out of here as soon as possible." The urgency in my voice echoed.As we ventured deeper into the woods, Matamoros spotted smoke in the distance. Drawing our attention, he gestured for us to follow. We approached cautiously and witnessed a disturbing scene—a campfire illuminating Lisa, tied to a tree, surrounded by masked rogues engaged in some sort of ominous ritual.My heart sank at the sight, anguish washing over me as I
Isadora's POV:Matamoros stood firm, refusing to beg for mercy as Eamon, amused, glanced at a Fire Wolf Pack warriors who pleaded innocence at his feet."Please, Alpha Eamon, it wasn't my idea. I had nothing to do with the rescue," the pack warrior begged, fear evident in his voice.Eamon, wearing a wicked smile, shifted his gaze to Matamoros. "And what about you? Not planning to join in the pleas for mercy?" he taunted.Matamoros, displaying rare courage, squared his shoulders with pride. "I won't apologize for doing what was right. Someone had to rescue Lisa, and since you weren't willing to do it, I had no choice."Eamon chuckled, surprised by Matamoros's newfound boldness. "Where did you find the guts to speak so boldly to me?" he asked, genuine curiosity in his tone."Eamon, you can't..."Before I could finish my sentence, Eamon sharply cut me off. "Shut up, Isadora, stay out of this."The tension grew thicker, but to everyone's surprise, Matamoros wasn't backing down. He barked
Isadora's POV:As we helped Matamoros into the vehicle, Casandra took the wheel for a long, silent drive filled with only the moans of Matamoros's pain. Eventually, we arrived at the witch's hut.The moment the witch set eyes on me, the crystal ball she held slipped from her hands and shattered to pieces. She yelled, "The Blessed Wolf!"Amidst the shattered crystal ball, I looked at the witch in confusion. "Blessed wolf? What are you talking about?"The witch seemed ecstatic, "You, my dear, are a rare one—a special wolf who has found favor in the eyes of the moon goddess. A wolf with more chances than any other. You're about to encounter your third chance mate, and he's going to bring the balance you never thought you needed."I scoffed, disbelieving. "No thanks, I'm not interested. The last time I checked, I've been cursed with bad luck in love. And my last mate still hasn't accepted the rejection."The witch laughed mysteriously, "Time will tell, Blessed Wolf.""What's so special ab
Isadora's POV:Leonidas sank into the plushness of his couch, a sinister calm settling in as he lit a cigarette. With a puff, he declared, "Time is ticking, ladies. Who's it going to be?"Casandra, fearless as ever, stepped forward, "I'll stay behind for Isadora to leave."Before I could protest or respond, Leonidas, a cruel smile playing on his lips, stepped up on his feet, pulled out a glinting silver blade and approached Casandra from behind. "That's perfect, you know your biggest mistake Casandra? You've always underestimated me" he remarked, his eyes devoid of any humanity.In an instant, he stabbed Casandra from the back of her heart extinguishing her life almost immediately, The metallic echo of the blade meeting flesh reverberated through the room. She crumpled to the floor, and I, paralyzed with shock, could only watch in disbelief.Leonidas, unfazed by the brutality, gestured towards the door. "Leave immediately before I change my mind."Tears welled in my eyes as I stumbled
Isadora POVIn the months that followed, I enjoyed more peace in my life than I've ever experienced since the day I was born, I know it sounds like a something out of a fairytale but it's the absolute truth, and it was all thanks to Golem's companionship. Life was so much easier around him; he was everything plus even more, more than I could ever ask for and I was head over heels and thankful to the moon goddess.As for Eamon, I never saw or heard from him since that day. It was as if he a whirlwind blew and wiped him off the surface of the earth. He left everything behind—his gold, his Alpha position in the Fire Wolf pack, and the seat belonging to the King of the West was left vacant, he totally abandoned everything.I guess when he said he was changed, he really was telling the truth. But was he truly a changed person? That was one thing I'd never know for certain. With Eamon, you couldn't be so sure, one thing was certain he was lost and trying to find himself just like me.As the
Isadora POVAs Golem was swept up by the revelry, I couldn't shake the feeling of isolation and sadness as I dragged my feet up the stairs to my room, I gazed at the bed, longing for solace.But before I could even take a step toward it, strong arms enveloped me from behind, a hand covering my mouth to stifle any screams. Panic surged through me as a voice whispered urgently in my ear, "Don't scream, Isadora, please."My heart pounded against my chest, fear gripping me as I struggled against the grip. Who was behind me, and what did they want?The voice repeated again, and this time, it sent a jolt of surprise down my spine by its familiarity. The scent, the tone—it couldn't be anyone else.The grip loosened, and I slowly turned around to set eyes on Eamon. Panic surged through me as I struggled against his hold, attempting to scream, but he covered my mouth just in time, pleading with desperation in his eyes."Isadora, come on now," he urged, "we are both adults here, and we both kno
Isadoras POVAfter a little while, a doctor walked in with an image in hand and announced, "The Queen is pregnant with twins."A mix of emotions flooded through me as the doctor's words echoed in the room. Twins? It was beyond anything I could have anticipated. Golem's eyes widened, reflecting a blend of astonishment and joy. He gently squeezed my hand, and a smile broke across his face."Twins, you mean not just one pup but two?" he murmured, almost in disbelief, and then turned to the doctor, "Are they healthy?"The doctor nodded, "Yes, both appear healthy and developing well your highness.""We're going to be parents of twins," Golem exclaimed, his voice filled with awe and happiness.I looked up at him, feeling a surge of love and gratitude. "Yes, we are," I replied, my heart swelling with anticipation for the journey ahead.Golem embraced me, declared at the top of his voice the echoes of his excitement, shaking the Foundation of the hospital ." This calls for celebration".As w
Isadora POVJust as I opened my eyes, they landed on a familiar set of eyes, ones that caused me so much pain in the past, and I had prayed never to set eyes upon again.I pulled out of the embrace with Lisa, and the smile immediately disappeared from my lips. "What are you doing here? I don't remember sending you an invitation," I demanded."Isadora, please forgive me. Give me another chance to make things right with you. I've learned my lesson, and I learned it the hard way," he responded, going on his knees.I glared at him, a mix of anger and disbelief welling up inside me. "Another chance? You don't get to waltz back into my life and ask for another chance, Eamon. You hurt me more than you can imagine," I retorted, my voice firm.Lisa looked between us, visibly uncomfortable, sensing the tension in the air. I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "You had your chance, Eamon. It's too late now, I've moved on and you should too" I declared, turning away from him, my focus b
Isadora povWith that, the elder declared, "I now pronounce you king and queen of the South." The crowd erupted into a heavy wave of cheers and celebration.The chief guard and Rodrigo stepped forward, both holding golden crowns customized with the finest blend of gemstones that glittered even in the dark.The elder received the crowns one after the other and placed them on our heads, and then he took my palm and pulled out the ring the Queen, put in my finger the day she crowned me as first lady of the South, With that, he proceeded to insert new set of rings all belonging to the late Queen Golem's mother into my finger, with that he declared, "May your reigns be long, and may the peace between the dragons and the South extend for all eternity."Just as I was about to respond, I felt uncomfortable. As I tried to control myself, I suddenly spat out an unexpected vomited, to my suprise and the surprise of everyone else, who stood still like something outwardly just happened.One of th
Isadora POVAs I entered the main chamber excorted by Lisa and Rodrigo who followed closely behind, I was greeted by a completely different sight, not what I had originally expected to see. The chamber was occupied by a bunch of old women putting on a strange looking similar outfit.I was taken aback by the sight, but just before I could ask what was going on, one of the old ladies approached me and spook in a language I couldn't understand, but she made hand gestures, that felt like she wanted me to take off my clothes.I gasped in shock, wondering why and who they were, turning sideways to exchange a look with the chief guard who now let go of my hand, bowed his head smiling mischievously and exited the room alongside Rodrigo, leaving Lisa and me all alone with the old women, a confusing expression perfectly positioned on my face as I exchanged a glance with Lisa.Apparently, this was customary in the South, reading from the handwritings. I hesitated but understood the significance,
Isadora POVHis sudden change of heart caught me off guard, and for a moment, I stood there, wrapped in his strong embrace, absorbing his words."What?" I stammered, still not entirely comprehending his abrupt shift. "Golem, are you serious?"He held me tighter, looking into my eyes with a sincerity that I hadn't seen before. "Isadora, I'm done running. I want to build a life with you, here in the South. I want a family, and I want it all with you."A mix of emotions flooded through me—relief, joy, and a lingering trace of disbelief. I never expected him to make such a commitment, especially considering his past reluctance. Yet, here he was, declaring his intentions with a conviction that echoed in his voice."But what about your responsibilities as the king of dragons?" I questioned, needing reassurance that this decision wasn't made in haste.Golem brushed a strand of hair from my face, his eyes softening. "I can figure something out. We'll find a way to balance it all. The importan
Golem povHer request for a promise caught me off guard, and I found myself searching for the right words."I don't understand you, Isadora," I began, my voice carrying a hint of confusion. "Where is this coming from? What have I ever done to give you such an impression?"She held her ground, her gaze unwavering. "I love you, Golem, but how can I trust that you won't run away from me? If you can run away from your mother, then who am I?"Hearing her say those words, I was taken aback by a whirlwind of surprise as I took a few steps backward, stunned by her response. The weight of her doubt hit me like a tidal wave, and for a moment, I felt lost in a sea of confusion."You just broke my heart, Isadora," I confessed, my voice carrying a mixture of sadness and vulnerability. With that said, I walked towards the wardrobe, Hearing her say those words, I was taken aback by a whirlwind of surprise. Stunned by her response, I took a few steps backward, struggling to find the right words. "Yo
Isadora POVThe next morning, I woke up in bed, tired and completely drained of strength. The worst part was that I couldn't remember a single thing, and my whole body felt sore.Still dizzy, I rolled around in bed, trying to stretch my body. When I rolled into what felt like a rock, the sleep immediately disappeared from my eyes as I yelled out, "Golem, what are you doing in my bed!"He gave me a puzzled look, a grin playing on his lips as he replied, "Really, Isadora? Really? You actually want me to believe you don't remember a thing that happened between us last night?" A doubtful expression on his face.I shook my head in response, saying, "No, I don't. What happened between us?" I asked as I grabbed the blankets to cover up my naked body.Golem chuckled, leaning in closer with a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Well, my forgetful queen, let's just say we explored some new realms of passion and love last night."I blushed, a mix of embarrassment and curiosity in my expression. "You