Isadora's POV"Fine, Isadora, if that's what you desire," he said, his voice heavy with defeat. "I, Eamon West, Alpha of the Firewolf pack, accept your rejection."Eamon's words hung heavily in the air, and as he accepted my rejection, it felt like the final crack in a bond that had once been unbreakable. He fell to his knees, screaming in pain as he held his chest, and a wave of conflicting emotions washed over me.I took a step closer, my heart aching. I never believed he'd actually accept. Despite the hurt and anger that had festered between us, seeing him like this was almost too much to bear. I approached him, my heart heavy. I could hear the triumphant laughter of Mia behind me, but I refused to turn around to acknowledge her. I wrapped my arms around Eamon in one final, tight hug."Thank you, Eamon," I whispered through my tears. It was a simple expression, but it held all the gratitude and sorrow that I felt in that moment for the love that had burned so brightly between us be
Isadora's Pov"Mate?" I repeated, my voice barely a whisper, as if saying the word aloud would make it more real.As I stood there, locked in the stranger's mesmerizing gaze, the world around us seemed to blur. There was something undeniably powerful in the connection we shared, something that defied explanation. My heart raced, and I felt a strange mix of excitement. I felt like I was staring into an unknown world, a world where the inexplicable was possible. There was an electric charge in the air, a connection that felt undeniable. I almost forgot where I was and why I was here.But just as I was beginning to find my voice, my stepfather, Alpha Philip, appeared, his eyes dancing with excitement."I see you two have already met," Alpha Philip said, introducing me. "Isadora, meet Leonidas, Lycan King of the North."he introduced with an exuberant smile. "And Leonidas, this is Isadora my daughter, Luna of the Firewolf pack."Leonidas, whose eyes had been locked onto mine, lost in my g
Leonidas POVThe journey back to the North was shrouded in silence as I was deep in thought, lost in the enigma that was Isadora. Her unexpected arrival had shaken my world more than I wanted to admit.I looked out of the window; the dark, winding roads seemed to mirror the intricate twists of my thoughts. I couldn't deny the fact that Isadora's sudden appearance had unsettled me. I couldn't ignore the connection we shared, and the fact that she was my mate had sparked something within me, something I couldn't easily dismiss.It was impossible to ignore our mate bond. I kept replaying our interactions in my mind, her fiery spirit, her defiance, and the underlying vulnerability she couldn't completely conceal.My beta's voice interrupted my musings. "Your majesty, you know, Isadora is a lot smarter than she looks. She's right about the forced expansion potentially leading to a war. Now that I think about it, Alpha Philip might be biting off more than he can chew."I nodded, acknowledgi
Isadora's POVI sat at the table with Lisa and my stepdad, having breakfast. The atmosphere was filled with excitement. Alpha Philip couldn't contain his enthusiasm about the alliance with King Leonidas, he went on and on, talking about it, and Lisa shared in his optimism. But I couldn't help but feel a gnawing resentment toward Leonidas for his earlier behavior.My stepdad was in the middle of describing the potential benefits of the alliance when one of his men rushed into the room, holding a sealed letter."Alpha Philip," he said, breathless, "a message from King Leonidas."Alpha Philip eagerly took the letter and broke the seal. His eyes scanned the words, and his face lit up with joy. "Wow you won't believe this Isadora. King Leonidas has asked for you to represent our pack in the North for the deal to proceed."The words hit me like a bolt of lightning. "Why me?" I thought, my anger from our previous encounter still fresh in my mind. I had never supported the forceful expansion
Leonidas' POVI stood in my bedroom, getting dressed for days activities. I was fastening my shirt when the door burst open, and Cassandra, my girlfriend for months, sauntered in, a sultry smile on her lips.Cassandra moved closer, her hand gently tracing my chest. "Leonidas, why get dressed, when all I want to do is take off your clothes?"I stepped away, avoiding her advances, my thoughts filled with Isadora. "Cassandra, not now."Cassandra's eyes narrowed, a hint of frustration in her voice. "What's wrong with you, Leonidas? You've been distant since your return from the Wild West Pack. You're acting as if you've seen a ghost."I adjusted my collar, feeling the weight of my unspoken secret. "It's nothing, Cassandra. I'm just preoccupied with pack matters."She crossed her arms, her irritation clear. "Preoccupied? You used to make time for me."I couldn't help but snap back, the tension of the situation getting to me. "Things change, Cassandra."Cassandra's frustration bubbled over.
Isadora's POVI sat in the guest house, my mind still buzzing with the tumultuous events of the day. I tried to lose myself in a book titled "I Reject You," but my focus shattered when I heard a knock on the door. Irritation washed over me as I saw Adrian's face on the other side."What do you want?" I asked, my tone less than welcoming.Adrian seemed unfazed by my cold reception. "Isadora, King Leonidas has made a dinner reservation for the two of you at the finest restaurant in the North."I raised an eyebrow, suspicious of the sudden change. "And why is he making reservations for me?"Adrian held out a designer dress, clearly expensive and tailored to perfection. "He also sent this for you. It's for the dinner. You'll need something this special."I glanced at the dress, not entirely interested in fancy attire. "I'm not interested in the dress or the dinner. What's his game here?"Adrian's tone was calm, almost persuasive. "Isadora, King Leonidas genuinely wants to make amends. He
Leonidas POV"Who's Casandra, Leonidas?" Isadora inquired, her curiosity unmistakable.I pretended not to hear her at first, but she persisted with her question, demanding an answer."Who's Casandra?" Isadora repeated.I sighed, realizing that I couldn't avoid this conversation. I looked into her eyes and replied, "She's nobody special, Isadora."Isadora wasn't convinced by my vague response, and she let me know. "How's Casandra supposed to be 'nobody special' if she stays at your castle? It doesn't make sense, don't you think?"I felt cornered, my lies closing in on me. After a moment of brief silence, I continued with my deceptive tone, meeting her skeptical gaze. "Isadora, she's just a woman who has no significance in my life. Please, let's not dwell on this."Clearly inconvenienced, Isadora turned to leave, her patience worn thin. "Well, if all you want to do is keep lying to yourself, then fine, that's your problem anyway. Whoever she is, and whatever she is to you, is none of my
Leonidas' POVI stood on the field, my mind still weighed down by the previous night's turmoil with Casandra. It was a restless night, and I felt the fatigue in my bones. But as the Lycan King, I couldn't afford to show weakness.Adrian and the Lycan generals gathered around me for a briefing on the troops' deployment. Their expressions were stern and resolute. The time for action was at hand."Your Highness, the troops are prepared and ready for deployment," Adrian reported.I nodded, my thoughts clearing as I focused on the task at hand. "Excellent. We've waited long enough. But before we move, we must wait for Isadora's arrival."The generals exchanged glances, surprised by my decision. They knew the urgency of the situation, but I had my reasons.One of the generals spoke up. "But, Your Highness, the troops are ready. Isadora's presence is not necessary for the deployment."I looked at them with determination. "It is necessary. Isadora is an important part of this mission; she's t
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