Sorry for the late update, life has been... a bit busy.
ZurielI'm most satisfied to tell the little princess the truth. I was worried when she took steps away after I shifted to my dragon form. I was scared I'd frighten her away, but she wasn't. I'm looking at the most perfect woman in the world, still unable to believe she is my mate. Elara Silvius is the most important person in my life. I don't understand how or when, but it just happened. My feelings towards her are growing each day, and I'm scared. But I am also eager to learn more about my growing feelings towards her. I caress her cheek, and her eyes flutter open. She smiles slightly at me, and I kiss her. " Should we go back to the cabin?" she asks. I nod. Tomorrow we'll have to go back to the city. ' River,' Riel reminds. ' I know. I'll kick her out of the house,' I still felt guilty about what happened to her. I get up and pull Elara in my arms. She sighs and kisses my chest quickly. I pick my clothes from the ground and swiftly wear them as she does. I hold her hand as we
I feel anger towards River for working with that bastard Connor. She fucking betrayed me by conspiring to work against my wife. All the pity and guilt I used to feel has gone out the window. River's eyes glance down at our interlocked fingers and then between Elara and me. I see tears in her eyes, but she blinks and smiles. I glare at her, my rage rippling. It has always been her intention to cause problems between Elara and me. Now, it's all coming back to me, the tears and fainting. It was just a way to get her way. " Good morning, River," Elara greets politely. " G- good morning. You're here," her voice is slightly shaking. Elara narrows her gaze on her. " It's my home. Why wouldn't I be here?" she retorts. I like it when she says my home so confidently. " I - I didn't mean it like that," River laughs nervously. " Go inside, I'll find you. River and I need to talk," I tell Elara, still keeping my glare on River. She nods with a smile, trusting me to be with River alone. The ri
My eyes slowly open to the sunshine on my skin. I try to move, but strong arms trap me. I smile and look up at my sleeping mate. I didn't expect him to be a hugger. I love his embraces; they are so safe and warm. I kiss his lips gently and struggle out of his grasp. " Zuriel, I want to pee," I push him away gently. He only holds me closer. I slap him softly, and his eyes open. I kiss his neck. " You have me in a death grip. Release me; I need the bathroom," I tell him softly. Reluctantly, he let me go, and I ran to the bathroom. I wash my hands once I'm done and go back to bed. My mate is frowning, touching his cheek. " That kind of hurts," " Stop being a big baby," I laugh." I'm sure it left a mark," he continues, frowning. I roll my eyes and straddle him. He seems pleased in this position, " Should I kiss it," " Yes, please." I laugh at how childish he seems right now. I gently kiss his cheek. His hands gently roam over my skin, leaving a burning sensation. " You're distracti
I reach Zuriel's office building in 20 minutes and go straight to the top floor. Everything in this building is elaborate, with marble floors and white surfaces; I approach the reception desk. There is a brunette wearing quite revealing clothes. She looks at me head to toe and gives me a fake smile, "And what brings you here, Miss?" she asks, her voice tinged with a hint of unfriendliness. " I'm here to see Mr. Crawford. Is he available?" I ask politely, smiling. " He's busy; please leave," she sneers, and I gape at her rudeness. She didn't even attempt to call his secretary. I inhale and take steps towards the desk, placing my hand on it and looking her in the eye. " Call his secretary to check," I say. She straightens and glares at me. " He is busy and won't entertain you. He has a type, and it is surely not you," the receptionist snickers. I scoff, my eyes flashing, and she gasps, stepping back. I let my aura wrap around her. " Tell his secretary that Elara Silvius is
I go to the kitchen, and the staff bows and greets me. I tell them to make food for three and bring it out to the garden. While they do that, I go to see my parents. However, the servants informed me they had moved to a nearby mansion after my wedding. So much has changed, and I didn't know. I need to call and visit my parents often, but many things have been on my mind. The shrilling of my phone gets me out of my mind. It's Zuriel calling me. I feel a sting in my chest. I watch the phone ring until it stops. I'll talk to him when I get home. I get to my feet and smile as my brother and his mate approach, fingers interlocked. I scrutinize the woman. She has golden dark skin, amber eyes, and long black hair that she styled in braids. She looks young, too, maybe the same age as me, but I'm taller than her by an inch. My brother's mate is lean and a bit muscular. Clearly, she works out with those abs on her stomach. She wears tight leather pants, a tank top, and high-heeled boots. Kh
I open the elevator and go to the penthouse. I unlock the door, and my husband is waiting for me, standing next to the grand piano in the foyer. He approaches me, but I stop walking and raise my hand. He stops and frowns. " Are you alright?" he asks, concerned. I only nod. " I'm tired. I don't want to talk right now," I murmur, walking past him. He grabs my wrist gently and looks down at me. " Elara, you have to understand my reasons for not wanting a child," he says. I feel tears in my eyes again. I want to walk away before I can cry, but I choose to stay. " Just one, please. And if you don't like it, we'll ship it off to our parents," I beg, but he is adamant. "No, it will still be Levianthan," he insists. " So, I should get pregnant with another man's child and bring it into our matrimonial home?" I ask, annoyed. Zuriel growls at me and tightens his hold on my wrist. " I'll kill it and then kill the man who dared touch you," he says through his teeth. " This is unfair to
After I left the bathroom, I wore a two-cut dress and heels and carried my bag. I meet Zuriel in the bedroom; he looks handsome and ready for work. He is talking on the phone but ends the call and eyes me. I smile at him and walk towards him. "What? Did I leave you speechless?" I ask, and he nods. "Breakfast?" he asks. "Yes, please," Going downstairs, we find breakfast already served on the table. "This looks good," I murmur as he pulls my chair. I immediately dive into eating. I didn't realize my hunger, and the food was delicious. Zuriel is watching me as I eat, and I flush. "What?" "Nothing," After breakfast, my mate dropped me off at the university, and I entered the building. My first two classes were a little boring, and after I came out, I met up with Brandon at the university restaurant. "So, what were you going to tell me?" I ask after placing my order for tea. "It's about River. I found out something," I narrow my gaze. I haven't heard from River since she
I'm lying in bed, eyes on the wall clock. Why is Zuriel not back yet? Should I call him? ' Yes, please do,' Ara whines. She misses him, and I do, too, but I don't want to be one of those wives who leave no room for their husbands to breathe. Zuriel rarely goes out, so I should let him enjoy this time with Bruce. I close my eyes, determined to sleep, but suddenly, I hear a ruckus downstairs. I shoot up from the bed and run downstairs. I turn on the light in the foyer. Lou has already beaten me there. He bows to me and puts his gun away. I turn my attention towards Bruce and My husband. The former is on the floor; he must have slipped. " Hello, wife," my husband staggers towards me and wraps me in his arms. My arms circle his waist. " I see you had fun," I chuckle. " Too much fun," Bruce slurs, getting to his feet, but he lands on his ass again. There is another man with them, standing in the corner. He is handsome, tall, and lean; his hair is in little dreadlocks. I haven't se