With newfound knowledge of Dorian's vulnerabilities, we set forth on our mission to confront him and put an end to the malevolent force he had become entangled with. Seraphine, her eyes still aglow with the remnants of the energy she had tapped into, led the way with unwavering determination.As we traversed through the kingdom, our surroundings seemed to mirror the turmoil within us. Dark clouds hung low in the sky, casting a shadow over the land, as if nature itself sensed the impending confrontation.We finally tracked Dorian to an ancient, dilapidated fortress nestled amidst the mountains. The air was thick with tension as we approached, the very stones of the fortress seeming to absorb our trepidation.With Seraphine's guidance, we entered the fortress, our steps silent and purposeful. The interior was as foreboding as the exterior, with dimly lit corridors echoing with our footsteps. As we delved deeper into the fortress, we could feel the malevolent force growing stronger, its
[Seraphine’s POV]This is the last time I attempt, striving to grasp the fragments of Dorian's memories that hold the key to our fate. The altar, painstakingly found, will serve as my stepping stone to unearth Cassian's memories. Even reaching this point is a blessing I never anticipated. I never imagined I could reach a place even Cassian was unaware of."Speaking of Cassian ... How long have I been in this place? What about the condition of his body?" I pondered. Suddenly, Cassian flashed into my mind.[Seraphine][Quick, do it.][We don't have much time.][Hurry, search for Dorian's memories while no one is after you.]My inner voice warned me with urgency. Suppressing my emotions, I closed my eyes and prepared myself. Fortunately, I could still use the magic Cassian had bestowed upon me. Though it tended to injure my body, I could use it to search for Dorian's memories through my power."All right. My power, help me explore the fragments of memories you found from this worship alt
[Seraphine’s POV]"So... What should I do?" I finally reached that question. Here I sat on the damp ground, finding solace. My legs were screaming in pain, my stomach had been aching for a while. Ever since I found that worship altar, there had been no movement inside me. It felt like my baby had stopped moving. But I didn't even have time to check if my baby was okay. With Cassian's and the world's fate hanging in the balance, I still couldn't decide on anything.[Seraphine, calm down]My strength, which I had always used as a tool, had gradually become my companion. It consistently encouraged me through its words in my mind. To some extent, those words made me stronger.[You just need to remember why Dorian hated Cassian so much][You know he's dead, and you know he wasn't a time magic user. So, you can defeat him][Once you know the reason Dorian killed Cassian, you can go back in time and erase that event][When the incident that made Dorian hate Cassian is gone, his reason to be
[Seraphine’s POV]Sacrificing the magic I possessed, I managed to target the memories that had been my long-standing goal. Without the support of my power, I wouldn't have come this far. My head began to feel heavy, and my vision blurred as my magic depleted from this memory search.Being a wielder of time magic didn't mean having unrestricted control over everything. We, too, faced numerous consequences for using this power. If I wasn't careful, I could die. Just like now, my magic was almost entirely depleted after finding the fragment of Dorian's memory containing Cassian.[Can you endure more than this?]My strength started to worry me. Of course, everything would be in vain if I couldn't maintain my consciousness now. Once I passed out, everything would change.'I'm okay. More than that, help me identify the new memory I just obtained,' I pleaded with my power. To save the remaining magic I had, I used an alternative method to expedite this long journey.I could use my power to f
[Seraphine’s POV]"Am I really Dorian's fated mate?" My voice trembled as I uttered words I never thought I would have to comprehend. If there had been a mirror in front of me, my face would have been as pale as death.I had never considered that such a word would echo in my mind. I, the fated mate of Dorian Phoenix? The ruthless Alpha who had killed so many people? Me? Dorian? Were we destined mates? Could it be that traversing too many lines of space and time had driven me to this madness automatically?It seemed easier to accept the reality that I was losing my mind than to believe in my newfound power that declared me Dorian Phoenix's true mate.‘What makes you so sure that I am Dorian's fated mate?’ I decided to ask, once the confusion and anxiety inside me had subsided.With patience, my power explained that in Dorian's memories I had seen, Cassian clearly mentioned that in the future, I would be married to him. And when we got married, Dorian, who had long disappeared, suddenly
[Seraphine’s POV]A while ago, this vast land had become a field for thousands of explosions that consumed hundreds of innocent alpha warriors. I wasn't the only witness. But I was the only one standing tall while others had fallen.The pungent smell of blood followed the swift wind that slapped my face. The coldness of the sky, almost turning into night, awakened nocturnal birds from their daytime slumber. With only the serene presence of the baby in my womb, I faced alone the vast and silent battlefield.Cassian's body, attracting carnivorous crows, surrendered to the earth after losing his life. I refused to look at him.Besides, I had a premonition that I would witness Cassian's death repeatedly from now on. I grasped the wind, my only source of strength. Armed with the remaining trace of magic, I decided to take a bold step.The journey through time that I was about to undertake would no longer be as narrow as the moment when Cassian had nearly breathed his last. Instead, I chose
[Seraphine’s POV]I allowed Jesse some time to adjust to the situation. Initially, I thought we would arrive early enough, perhaps even before the war had started on this battlefield. But upon our arrival, my predictions were proven wrong.Jesse witnessed a large-scale battle between the Maximilian kingdom's alpha forces and mysterious alpha warriors from another kingdom. I didn't need to explain it further; the world had unfolded before my eyes.This time, Jesse stood beside me, mouth agape, clearly taken aback. In his mind, he must never have anticipated a sudden war of this magnitude, especially seeing Cassian fighting for his life against ten alphas simultaneously.I simply waited for his reaction. "Is this what you were talking about, Miss?" Jesse finally spoke after what felt like an eternity."Is this the war you mentioned earlier? About Dorian Phoenix wanting to kill Prince Cassian and you, by inciting this senseless war?" he asked again.His voice sounded rigid, yet filled wi
[Seraphine’s POV]"You know, pregnancy has diverted much of my magic to my baby. Since then, I've struggled to use my magic because of this child. So..." I intentionally trailed off, waiting to see Jesse's reaction.Knowledge of omegas weakening due to pregnancy was not uncommon. Jesse, who could even discern that I wasn't Cassian's fated mate, surely understood this.Of course, I lied about the magic. My baby did absorb my magic while inside me, but not to the extent of completely depleting it. I said all this so that Jesse would trust me more and give me his magic."Very well," the deep alpha voice beside me finally spoke up.Unlike Cassian, who questioned me extensively before giving his magic, Jesse openly extended his hand to me, ready.I was the one most surprised here. How could I not be? He didn't even ask how much magic I needed.Jesse's loyalty to the Maximilian kingdom and Cassian amazed and terrified me."I might take a bit more magic than usual," I said softly. I glanced