[Seraphine's Perspective]The awaited response continued to elude me. The fake Jesse before me remained steadfast in wearing that nauseating smile on his face.His gaze made me feel uncomfortable, as if he were scrutinizing me with such detail, almost as if he were undressing me with his face concealed behind a mask of false friendliness.Curiosity surged within me with each passing second we spent together. The sense of unease grew along with the buried desire to swiftly locate Cassian's current whereabouts.The only shortcut I could fathom was one: I had to harness my powers against this impostor Jesse. Be it brainwashing, hypnotism, or memory manipulation, I had to attempt it.[You cannot exert any influence over him]my bloodstream seemed to plummet to its lowest point, an unprecedented sensation.What I was endeavoring hadn't reached its zenith, and I was merely striving to establish a connection between my magic and the magic of this counterfeit Jesse so that I could do somethin
[Seraphine's POV] "Dorian Phoenix." Legend has it that every child born into the world will experience at least one significant event in their life. If they are an Omega, then that significant event is when they meet their Alpha. If they are an Alpha, then it's the moment they become an Alpha themselves. Or when they meet their fated mate and eventually fall in love. I often heard this story when my foster mother locked me in a dark, empty room. From that secluded space, I could only watch children my age playing happily outside while I remained imprisoned inside. In my jealousy of their happiness, I would often hear that tale, the one where every child would experience a moment of joy in their life. As a naive child, I wondered and hoped, could a cursed child like me also find happiness? What significant event awaited me? Would I marry the Alpha I loved, have many children, continue the Luna lineage on the brink of extinction? All night, I spent alone in that empty room, hoping fo
[Seraphine’s POV]As I stood there, locked in a tense standoff with Dorian Phoenix, the weight of the situation bore down on me. My heart raced, and my mind raced even faster as I tried to come to terms with the reality of the dangerous Alpha before me.The chilling wind rustled through the labyrinthine maze behind me, adding an extra layer of tension to the desolate battlefield. We were like two opposing forces, the only life in a world that had grown silent and still.Dorian's eyes, once so enigmatic and haunting in my vision, now pierced through me with an intensity I had never encountered before. His transformation from the false Jesse Maximilian to his true Alpha form was complete, and it left me feeling vulnerable and exposed.I had always known that confronting Dorian would be perilous, but the knowledge that I was alone and pregnant heightened my anxiety. My powers, which had been my shield and strength, were limited in his presence. How could I protect myself, and more import
[Seraphine’s POV]My curiosity burned like a relentless flame amidst the chaos that surrounded us. I needed answers, not just for myself, but for the sake of understanding the intricate web of events that had brought us to this dire crossroads."Why, Dorian?" I demanded, my voice edged with urgency. "How come did you assume the form of Jesse Maximilian, and what drove you to ignite this war between two kingdoms?"Dorian met my gaze, and for a moment, there was a flicker of vulnerability in his eyes. It was as if he carried a heavy burden of secrets, and my questions had chipped away at the carefully constructed facade."I had my reasons," he replied cryptically, evading a direct response. "The world is not always as it seems, Seraphine. There are forces at play beyond our understanding."His enigmatic words only fueled my determination. I refused to accept vague explanations, not when so much was at stake."You owe me an explanation, Dorian," I pressed, my voice unwavering. "You've di
[Seraphine’s POV]As we continued to navigate the tenuous terrain of our partnership, I couldn't shake the burning question that gnawed at me. The truth about Dorian's motivations, his role in spreading the virus that had plagued Silverbrook Haven, remained elusive, like a shadow lurking just beyond reach."Dorian," I ventured, my voice tempered with a fierce determination, "you've spoken of a darkness, of an impending threat. But you have yet to explain your direct involvement in the plague that befell my village. What drove you to unleash such devastation?"Dorian's gaze shifted, as if wrestling with the weight of unspoken secrets. His reluctance to divulge the full extent of his actions only deepened the chasm between us."Seraphine," he replied, his voice measured, "there are truths that I am not at liberty to disclose at this moment. But know this—every choice I made, every action I took, was born out of necessity to combat a menace that transcends our understanding."I bristled
[Seraphine’s POV]Frustration ignited a spark within me, and I could no longer bear Dorian's relentless pressure. With an abrupt surge of determination, I launched a verbal assault on him, my voice laced with righteous anger."Dorian," I snapped, my patience worn thin, "your unyielding demands have pushed me to my limits. If you won't willingly unveil your motives, then I will unravel the truth myself."Dorian's demeanor remained steadfast, but a fleeting glimpse of regret flickered in his eyes, an acknowledgment of the battle raging within me.Just as our confrontation reached a crescendo, an unexpected disturbance erupted from the labyrinth nearby. The once-silent passages came alive with discordant sounds, growing louder and more chaotic by the second. It was as if the very maze that enveloped us had awakened, responding to the turmoil between its two unwilling guests.My gaze darted toward the source of the commotion, and my senses sharpened. "What's happening?" I demanded, my voi
[Seraphine’s POV]Dorian's revelation hung heavily in the air, like a dark cloud casting a shadow over our fragile alliance. The labyrinth, once a silent observer, seemed to absorb the weight of our conversation, its ancient stones echoing with the gravity of his words."You must understand, Seraphine," Dorian said, his voice laced with a cold detachment that sent a chill down my spine, "those who perished in Silverbrook Haven were but insignificant creatures in the grand scheme of things. Their lives were a small sacrifice for a greater purpose."His callous words hit me like a blow to the heart. The anger that had simmered beneath the surface boiled over, and I couldn't contain it any longer. How could he speak so callously of innocent lives lost?"You dare to dismiss them as insignificant?" I seethed, my voice trembling with a potent mix of anger and disbelief. "They were mothers, fathers, children—people with dreams, hopes, and love in their hearts. Their lives had value, and you
[Seraphine’s POV]Frustration welled up within me as I tried to push Dorian for answers, but the walls of his secrecy remained impenetrable. My desire to expose his hidden agenda clashed with the realization that my visions of the future had inexplicably faltered, leaving me blind to what lay ahead."Dorian, you're hiding something," I accused, my voice trembling with both anger and helplessness. "You expect me to trust you, to follow you into this labyrinth of secrets, yet you won't even share the truth with me."Dorian's demeanor remained unyielding, his enigmatic facade unchanged. He seemed almost untouched by my growing agitation."Seraphine, there are things beyond your understanding," he replied cryptically, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine. "Some truths are better left undiscovered."His words only fueled my determination to uncover the depths of his motives, but the eerie silence of the labyrinth offered no guidance. It was as if the