Something happened at the party? Then Damian's words clicked. He àsked me to leave the pack because he didn't want to see me hurt. Was that what he meant?" What happened? I left before the party could officially start." I replied. It was the truth. When I left the party was just starting without the hosts formally inviting everyone." Well your mate sure has some guts. Not only did he offend Alicia, he declared war on her pack if they dared cross him." Valeria said, her voice with a hint of amusement.Listening to her words, only worry flooded my mind. I didn't see anything funny about what happened. Was Damian nuts? If he didn't want Alicia, he could just have broken the engagement, why go to such lengths as to offend her pack." That Alicia is really a two-faced bitch.Not only did she want to get engaged to your mate, she had kept several lovers. Being exposed Infront of all those people, who will want that kind of a woman in the future." Valeria added with a chuckle." But why wou
My mother's words took me by surprise. Since it was dangerous for my identity to be exposed, why did she want me to ascend the throne?“ I Know what you are thinking, Mia. Don't worry. With you reclaiming the lost glory of the dragons,you will have the support of the remaining dragons. Those scumbags will think twice before offending the dragons. We might have gone into hiding before, but that doesn't mean we are scared of anyone.” My mother's words carried a hint of pride, but it was evident that she was still worried about something.I looked at my mother and nodded." I will think about it. I have things to take care of right now." My mother's face fell and she sighed." Just don't take too much time. "She then turned her head away, looking at the horizon." Many of our brothers and sisters died for this kingdom and we can't let their sacrifices be in vain. I sacrificed half of my powers to seal the dragon castle. With my almost nonexistent powers, I can't rule over the dragons
My hopes of getting rid of him shattered immediately when I heard his answer." Looking for me? Is there something you need?" I found myself asking. Goddess knew that I didn't want to deal with Liam. At the same time, I could not dismiss him. That would be too rude of me." Am I supposed to look for you only when I need something? Mia, are you drawing a line between us? I thought we were friends!" Liam fired back, making me smile guiltily.Indeed, I seemed to be drawing a line between us. We were supposed to be friends but after the conversation we had last time and the revelations he made, I wanted to keep my distance from him." What are you saying? How's that even possible?" I asked, trying to Savage the awkward atmosphere." I thought you were. That would make me really sad. " Liam said, his lips puckering into a frown.Liam ànd I wandered the streets aimlessly talking about everything and nothing." Someone has been trailing us." Liam said and I smiled." I noticed that earlier .
Third person POV After getting ready, Mia and Valeria left the human city in the depths of the night. “ It's strange, isn't? Why are the vampires not littering the city any more? It's like they have withdrawn." Mia wondered out loud. “ Isn't that good? Atleast we don't have to move around hiding ourselves." Valeria answered. “That might be true but after pulling that stunt of flooding the city and doing a search, isn't it strange they left just like that?" Mia insisted. “ Maybe they weren't after you after all or they have given up." Valeria speculated. “ Either way, It's good that they are no longer around. We can investigate the mark with ease. " The two chatted until they reached the depths of the forest." It would be great if I knew her location. That way, I can Just teleport us there.” Valeria murmured." Why don't I take you on a ride? It's faster.” Mia proposed before crouching and shifting into her snow white wolf.She then took off after Valeria hopped on her back.It
My eyes scanned the two people before me and their expression said it all.It didn't help that I had caught up with some words they said about me behind closed doors." What is it that I deserve to know, mother?" I àsked, this time, my gaze never leaving hers.My mother heaved a heavy sigh before motioning me to sit next to her." I didn't want to tell you now but it seems if I don't come clean with you, you'll probably eat me alive." My mother said before chuckling, perhaps in an attempt to lighten the mood.She was right though. I definitely wasn't going to eat her alive but I wasn't going to leave without hearing the truth from her mouth.Call me stubborn, I don't care. I have had so many things kept from me in my life that I was starting to hate being kept in the dark." You àsked me about the book earlier," she started." Actually, you don't need to know what the book says, you just need to ask me what you want to know and I'll tell you." She offered and my heart skipped a beat.
"What do you plan to do about your mother's suggestion, Mia?" Valeria's voice was soft but firm, like a gentle nudge.After the conversation we had with my mother, I excused myself and returned to our house.Ofcourse, Valeria tagged with me, keeping me company as I struggled to think about my next move.I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "I don’t know, Val. I really don’t. I’m caught up in this mess."On one hand, I need my dragon to awaken, only then can I be powerful enough to awaken the frozen dragons.After sleeping for all those years, it was about time they saw the world again.I hate to think that I am the reason the dragons faced that massacre back then.I was the target of the enemy yet it's my people who ended up bearing the brunch while I lived my life carelessly among werewolves.Then on the other hand we have Damian, my mate…"Completing the mating bond with Damian will awaken your dragon," Valeria reminded me, her voice tinged with hope."But Damian and I... we’re
A look of pure surprise or is it shock flashed through Liam's face."Dinner?"Realizing how abrupt I sounded, I quickly backpedaled. "I mean, if you're busy, it's fine. I just thought…”"I'd love to," he interrupted, a small smile playing on his lips.I felt a flush of warmth, different from the burn on my hand. "Great. I’ll see you tonight then."The rest of the day passed in a blur.After closing the cafe, I headed back home.Valeria had already informed me that she might be coming back later.After a quick shower, I made my way to the dressing table, did a light make-up and did my hair.It was just a casual dinner date but I still wanted to look presentable, especially with the task at hand.Ditching my leather pants and jackets, I chose a rather casual blue backless dress.I remember making fun of Valeria when she bought it for me. Who would have thought it would come into handy tonight.After taking one last glance at myself and nodding in satisfaction, I picked my handbag ànd le
The door creaked open, and I turned to see Mia standing there. She didn't look so good, especially with the frown marred on her face. Her usually bright eyes were dull and filled with unshed tears. My excitement about her dinner date with Liam instantly turned into concern.“Mia! How did it go?” I asked, trying to keep my voice light and hopeful.She didn’t respond right away. Instead, she moved to the sofa and collapsed onto it, her shoulders sagging as she heaved a sigh. “It started well… but it ended badly,” she finally said, her voice barely above a whisper.“What happened?” I pressed, wanting to get a grasp of what happened. She was excited when she left and I thought she would be happier coming back. I wasn't expecting her to come looking like this, like an abandoned puppy.Mia took a deep breath, tears spilling down her cheeks. “I asked Liam to be my chosen mate… to complete the mating bond and awaken my dragon. And he turned me down.”She revealed, her face crestfallen.Sh
I make my way to Damian's office after blatantly ignoring his mother's call which was accompanied by curses. After the last time I was here to finalize the mating ritual and things didn't end well between us,I promised myself to avoid her at any cost. Anything to dampen my moods." Luna!" The pack members greet me with smiles as I pass them. I smile back at them in acknowledgement. I am their Luna now and that demands a certain level of respect from them. Besides, they have watched me grow as one of them. Maybe that's why they easily accepted me even with the rumours of me being cursed flying around the land. I don't need anyone to tell me who has been defaming me. Her goal? To get rid of me. I will have to disappoint her though, she won't be getting rid of me so easily.I am about to push the door to Damian's office when a familiar voice enters my ears. I halt in my movement, perking my ears to listen." I know that I have been selfish, causing you so much trouble with Mia. I just wa
Mia POV " What did he say? Did he agree to help us!" I ask my mother. I am still puzzled as to why of all people, she had to ask the vampire king for help to retrieve the book. I thought the plan was to expose Bianca to the neighbouring packs and find a way to take back the book." You don't need to concern yourself with that. Concentrate on learning how to control your dragon." My mother answers, dismissing me. I want to protest, demand to know what plans she has but I hold myself back.She is doing everything to clean the mess I created by giving in to Alicia's demands. I shouldn't question her decisions because whatever they are,they are for the good of our shifter community.I nod before walking out of the meeting chambers. Valeria is waiting for me outside. Together,we make our way to my practice room. When my mother mentioned about practicing to control my dragon,I thought she meant I should be perfect flying around and breathing fire, fun right? Then I was told that the best
Leticia POV My dragon lands outside the old vampire castle and I shift back to my human form. My presence has already attracted the attention of the vampires guarding the gate. They start snarling at me, their fangs out and their hands are turning into claws."You dare trespass in our land?" One of them growls at me.I ignore his words. "Tell your master that I'm here to talk to him," I shout back at them. "Inform him that queen Leticia wants to see him." I add.The vampires look at each other for a moment and I see a flash of fear in their eyes. That's right. The name Queen Leticia is widely known throughout the land. As a royal dragon and once the leader of all supernaturals before the dragons were attacked and annihilated,I command respect. Even after years of disappearing from the supernatural world, my name still carries weight and power."Queen Leticia? Forgive us for not recognizing you. Of course, we will deliver the message to Lord Luther right away." One of the vampires say
Alicia POV I have been pondering on what Lady Leticia revealed back at the castle. As much as I want to ignore it,I can't seem to do that. I know she did that to get on my nerves and sow discord between me and my mother but I can't deny that some of her accusations made sense.To my mother,I am always that errand girl. Anytime she wants someone to do her dirty dealings, that's when I come into use. Whether it's someone she needs to silence or steal something, she always has me taking care of it.She would tell me that I am proving myself to her but as her daughter,do I have to prove how useful I am to her? The more I think about it,the more I am convinced that I am nothing but a tool by her side.And if that's true,what will happen when I eventually run out of usefulness? Will she discard me and jump to the next available person ready to do her bidding?“ Have you finally figured it out?” Someone asks from beside me and I turn around, glaring at the young dragon whom I kidnapped earl
Mia POV We gather at the dragon mausoleum to say our final goodbye to lady Lydia. My mother has been awfully quiet. It's like she is shutting herself down from the outside world." Do you think she will be okay?" Valeria asks from beside me and I shake my head. " I wish I could know the answer to that. I am worried about her." I reply. I understand that my mother is grieving from the death of Lydia,we all are but something about her silence scares me. " You think she will do something in her anger?" Valeria inquires and I nod." You don't have to be worried about her. Leticia isn't someone who is reckless otherwise she wouldn't be alive today." Thaddeus comments from besides Valeria. He glances at Damian who has been silent by my side. " I suggest you go back to your pack in the meantime. We can close our eyes to the fact that you are the reason behind everything that happened that day but she won't." Thaddeus warns Damian. I look at him as he clenches his jaw." Don't listen to him
Mia POV My mother shakes her head in disagreement but doesn't say a word. I take a deep breath and when I lift my eyes, they are filled with determination." Valeria, give the book to Alicia." I command,using my authority as the dragon queen for the first time. Although Valeria doesn't agree with my decision, she dares not go against me. She produces the book and suspends it in the air using magic.I watch as Alicia's eyes lit up after seeing the book. " Good choice, Mia. I am impressed." She says." Now that the book is here, release Damian." I demand but Alicia nods her head." You have produced the book but it's still in the arms of your sidekick. I'll only release him once I have it in my arms and verify that it's the right one." Alicia declares,her words itching me to beat some sense in her.I motion to Valeria to pass it to her,not wanting to deal with her anymore. Valeria does as instructed and pushes the book before Alicia who grabs it greedily,a sinister smile forming on he
Mia POV Alicia's voice resonates in the arena as she takes calculated steps, approaching the podium. Thaddeus draws his sword, moving to stand before me in a fighting stand.Valeria also approaches me, standing next to Thaddeus. The two of them form a shield before me.I turn to look at my mother who is wearing that serious look she always spots on,unbothered by Alicia's arrival." Still hiding in the shadows of others to protect you? I thought that you would change after shifting to your mighty dragon." Alicia mocks,a smile accompanying her challenging words." What do you want here? You are not welcomed." Alicia snarls at her but she doesn't stop until she is a few metres away from me." I would love to say that it's a pleasure to see you again, Mia but we both know that I'll be lying." Alicia admitted sending a glare my way." Then why are you here irregardless?" I ask and her snarls morph into a sinister smile." Of course I wouldn't take a risk infiltrating the castle for noth
Mia POV " You didn't go into heat?" My mother asks for the second time and I give her the same answer as before,a nod of my head. She is wearing a frown on her face. I did hear that dragons go into heat after completing the mating ceremony but I didn't. I don't know if I should be glad or worried about it. Damian and I spend the last three days fucking the brains out if each other. Could that be the reason I didn't go into heat?" Leticia, maybe this is a good thing for her." The old lady Lydia comments and we turn to look at her." A good thing?" My mother repeats and Lydia nods." She has so much to accomplish. Going to heat means getting pregnant. Maybe the heavens are blessing her and helping her accomplish her mission. Being pregnant means her dragon will be restricted from shifting and the baby will weaken her powers too." She narrates. As a new dragon,there are things I don't know about the dragon race. For example,why would a baby weaken my powers?" A dragon baby feeds on he
Mia POV Damian's words pull me out of my little gloating world and I mask my expressions." I don't know what you are talking about." I reply, trying to sound as calm as possible. Damian however doesn't buy it as he pinches my waist." You did that intentionally, didn't you?" He probes and I smile. It seems like I can't hide shit from him." Alright ,you got me. But she started it herself. I just showed her that I can be a much better actress than her." I try to explain myself and Damian shakes his head, amused by my antics." Thanks to you,we don't have to endure her long and annoyed face at the ceremony." He says and we both smile.Damian leads me to his room at the pack house. His parents' house isn't part of the pack house. His mother never preferred staying with the pack members. Even with how much she tried to hide it,I could tell she loathed the omegas living in the pack house. She somehow managed to convince her husband to build a house separate from the pack house.After get