Isadora's POV:As I watched Matamoros walk away, guilt clawed at my heart. The realization of how I had unintentionally hurt him hit me like a ton of bricks. "Wait!" I yelled after him, my voice choked with tears.Matamoros stopped, and as I caught up to him, I couldn't hold back the flood of emotions. I wrapped my arms tightly around him, tears streaming down my face. "I never meant to treat you this way. I'm sorry if I sounded ungrateful."Matamoros, with a reassuring hug, whispered, "It's okay, Isadora. I understand." Lisa observed from the sidelines, a subtle blush coloring her face.Matamoros, with a genuine smile, apologized for his earlier threat to leave when I needed him the most. He gently wiped away the tears staining my cheeks.Expressing the weight of my emotional struggles, I told him about the hurts, from Eamon to Leonidas. Matamoros listened attentively, acknowledging the pain I carried."You don't have to explain anything to me, Isadora," he said, compassion in his ey
Isadora's POV:I stepped forward, attempting to prevent further escalation and maintain our low profile. "We can resolve this more calmly," I pleaded with the advisor.He scoffed, showing no interest in negotiation. Instead, he commanded his men to drag Matamoros to the podium, intending to use him as a scapegoat—an example for those who didn't respect his new authority.I continued to reason with the advisor, "There's no need for such a public display. We can find a solution without resorting to this."The advisor, unmoved, retorted, "He should have known better when he chose to die for love, disrespecting me in front of everyone. Now he'll face the consequences."I couldn't bear to witness the brutality unfolding before me. The advisor wiped more blood dripping from his nostrils, his face contorted in anger as he shot Matamoros a death glare. In response, Matamoros laughed, further fueling the advisor's rage."That's what you get for laying hands on the woman I love," Matamoros, sti
Isadora's POVAs the chief guard asserted his authority, the other guards swiftly dropped their chains and stood down, saluting him in acknowledgment of the queen's orders.Lisa and I rushed to Matamoros's side, but the devastating truth hit me like a tidal wave—he was no longer breathing. Panic seized me, and through tears, I cried out, "He's dead!"In that intense moment, my heart pounded as the chief guard stepped forward, his expression grave. I watched anxiously as he examined Matamoros closely. When he checked Matamoros's pulse, the chief guard delivered the news, "He's not dead, at least not yet. He's only unconscious for now, but he could die if he doesn't get urgent medical attention, given the multiple tortures he endured."A wave of relief washed over me, and I couldn't help but sigh. The chief guard wasted no time, swiftly signaling for the guards to rush Matamoros to the park general hospital.As the guards hurriedly left wit
Isadora's POV:As the Queen's condition worsened, panic seized the room. I exchanged a confused look with the chief guard, who demanded, "What's going on?"Fear coursing through me, I stammered, "I don't know. It must be the amulet!"The chief guard, now in a state of panic, yelled at me, "Make it stop!""I don't know! I don't control it!" I desperately replied.The chief guard, desperation etched on his face, implored, "Take off the necklace! If you can't make it stop, take it off!"I struggled to remove the necklace, but it refused to budge. The chief guard attempted to help, but the amulet seemed inexplicably attached.Suddenly, the door burst open, and the advisor stormed in with a few men, demanding in a loud tone, "What's going on here?" The doctors, pointing at the glowing amulet around my neck, explained its effect on the Queen.The advisor, catching sight of the amulet's glow, bellowed, "Witch! Arrest her!" His men, with little hesitation, grabbed me by the neck, their size o
Isadora's POVAs the advisor raised the blade, proclaiming my death sentence, the crowd held its breath in anticipation. Stunned and resigned, I faced the impending strike, unsure whether to laugh or cry at the absurdity of my fate.In the critical moment, a commanding voice pierced through the tension. "You shall do no such thing."All eyes turned to the source of the voice, revealing the unexpected presence of the queen herself, standing tall alongside the chief guard, who sported a smirk on his face.The advisor, taken by surprise and completely thrown off balance by the queen's intervention, dropped the blade in shock.The queen stepped closer, her expression stern as she barked at him, "I only gave you power for a few days, and you're about to murder everyone."Stammering, the advisor tried to defend himself, "But, my queen, she's a witch. She tried to kill you."The queen retorted sharply, "Do I look dead to you?"The advisor, visibly flustered, stammered in reply, "No, majesty.
Isadora's POVMatamoros, overwhelmed with joy, couldn't contain himself any longer. His hands reached out for a congratulatory hug, but two guards instantly intercepted him. I gestured for the guards to stand down, and Matamoros pulled me into a tight embrace.Meanwhile, Lisa was led forward by a guard, supported by the arm. The Queen, impressed by the loyalty and companionship displayed, turned to me and extended an invitation."Isadora, join me at the palace for a brief dinner to celebrate your coronation."With a nod, I moved alongside the Queen. Matamoros and Lisa followed closely behind us, accompanied by the chief guard and others, as we headed towards the palace.Entering the dining room with the Queen, Matamoros and I exchanged glances, sharing smiles that spoke volumes.The Queen, keenly observant, casually inquired, "Is he your mate? You seem quite fond of each other."Caught off guard, I nearly choked on a spoonful of food. After composing myself, I replied, "Not really."P
Matamoros's POV"I'm breaking the Alpha bond," I admitted, "the one I share with Eamon. I need to do this for us, for our future."Concern etched across her face, Isadora implored, "Matamoros, it's too risky. You can't go alone. Remember how Eamon almost killed you? We have power now. I can arrange a few men to go with you.""No, Isadora," I refused, my tone resolute. "This is a journey I must take alone."As Isadora was about to argue further, I swiftly grabbed her by the cheeks, pulling her into another passionate kiss. After a moment, I broke away, telling her, "I love you," once more. With that, I grabbed my backpack and walked out of the cabin.Just as I opened the door, Isadora called me back, her voice tinged with a sober tone. "Why do you have to be so hard-headed, Matamoros?"I turned around, looking into her eyes. "If you truly love me, Isadora, you'll understand why I'm doing this."Silence hung in the air for a moment, and then Isadora, with a sigh, conceded. She asked a g
Matamoros' POV:Eamon's words hung in the air, creating tension that seemed to thicken with each passing moment. I stared at him, processing the request echoing with a sinister demand."Bring Alpha Philip's head?" I repeated, my disbelief evident in my tone. "Why in the hell would you want that?"Eamon leaned back in his chair, a malicious grin playing on his lips. "Let's just say Philip and I have some unfinished business, and I'd like to conclude it in a rather... definitive manner."I shook my head, both in disbelief and disapproval. "I won't be a pawn in your vendetta, Eamon. I'm not here to do your dirty work."Eamon puffed another smoke, his eyes narrowing as he studied me. "Bringing me the head of Alpha Philip is your ticket to freedom, Matamoros. Consider it the end of your chapter with the fire wolf pack."I scoffed, crossing my arms. "You want me to kill another Alpha? What makes you think I'd do your dirty work after what you did to me?"Eamon grinned, a sinister glint in h
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