“ What are you.... ” before he could complete his words, I crushed my lips on his and kissed him.Our lips remained locked, while he continued to stare at me, his long lashes tickled mine as he blinked.Derek hadn't expected Aria to kiss him, he had just brought her to their room so she could sleep comfortably but it has turned to something else.He slowly slide his hand on my neckline, and then he closed his eyes and sucked on my lower lips gently. I closed my eyes and wrapped my hand around his neckline too sucking on his lower lips.He adjusted his hand on her neck as his mouth began to explore hers, he nipped on her lips continuously as her sweet scent coupled with her soft rosy lips were already driving him crazy.Thier kiss became wild and Derek couldn't hold himself back any longer. He dived his tongue into the hot carven of her mouth and his hand on her neckline moved down to her tiny waist. The kiss got intense as they began to suck on each other's tongue and nipped their l
“ We could go one more round here in the bathtub ” he said and my eyes widened.What ???One more round ???No, no I could barely walk on my own. “ No, Derek I.... hmmm ” I moaned as he started moving his finger in and out my V slowly.Shit... this feels good.“ Do you like it ” he whispered into my ear.I couldn't even talk with the little torture he was giving me as I closed my eyes while biting my lips trying not make any sound.“ Ain't you going to answer me..... Moan for me, stop holding it back ” he said and used his thumb to free my lower lip from my teeth and he increased his pace with his fingers.“ Hmm ” I couldn't hold it back anymore as I moaned out. He roamed his hand all over my body as he kissed my nape and my neck, his hand moved to grab my tits.I felt him remove his fingers and he turned me around so I could face him.The next moment he locked my lips with his, he used his left hand to pulled me closer to his wet body while he used his other to caress my face.He
As the days goes by Clarrisa the Queen was getting better, she was recovering from the loss of her husband, Ethan the King of Naal city.Since the death of her husband she hadn't stepped out of her room, the servants only came to serve her food and left as she prefered to be alone.Astrid the princess of Naal city had been the one accompanying her but today she seems distant which the Queen noticed.Astrid stood at the balcony attached outside the room, she leaned her body against the railings using one hand to surpport her chin while staring at the forest far away.Clarrisa noticed that she had been down for the past few days, sometimes when Astrid comes to see her, she would see deep frown on her face.Clarrisa decided to know what the problem was, she called her daughter who had been staring blankly at the forest.“ Astrid dear ” However, Astrid didn't hear her name being called and didn't move an inch from how she stood.Clarrisa quietly stood up from the chair, her thick braided
Frederick was still trying to wrap his head with what was going on. He still find it hard to believe that Astrid was his mate all this while.But why had they not felt the connection between them since ?Was it because of the dark magic that resides in him before Alan had killed him ?That could be the the only reason.He looked at Astrid who was staring back at him with a big smile on her face, right now she didn't care if she was a princess or not.She didn't care about the servants passing by.The first time he had set his foot in Naal city, he had seen Astrid from afar and he had stopped to stare at her when she wasn't looking.He didn't know the reason why he had stopped that day but now he knew why.Because she was his mate.Though she was in her giant form that day and she was the beautiful princess everyone knew but now, seeing her in her human form now she looked even more prettier.Her brown big eyes twinkled and her brown long hair was pretty and reached her waist. He turn
After Aria left, Astrid dragged Frederick into his room. He wondered how she knew that was his room as far as he knew, he had never seen her coming outside to northeast side of the castle.He was still speechless as he continued to stare at the young princess who had shifted into her human form.She dragged him by his wrist into the room and then closed the door when they got inside.“ Won't you say anything to me ” Astrid said when she turned around to face him.“ Uh.. I.. don't really know what to say right now your highness ” Frederick said and bowed his head a little showing respect.“ No, no you don't have to do that ” Astrid said giggling.“ Do what your highness ” “ I mean drop down the formalities between us... you can call me by my name, I'm your mate and you're mine so there's no need for that ” Frederick still find it hard to believe.Astrid was his mate ?Someone he was going to spend the rest of his life with forever till they die.He watched her as she giggled, he knew
Aria was happy that Frederick finally got to be with someone, his mate. Atleast good things were finally happening.Everything was going back to normal, Magnus and Elia had a beautiful baby girl now. The couples joy knew no bounds.She was equally happy for them most especially Elia, she finally got the life she deserves.A peaceful and happy life with the person she loved.Aria stared at Frederick again and this time he turned his head and stared back at her and she smiled at him.Frederick gave her a small smile before he turned his head away. He stared at Astrid who was busy annoying Angus.Angus would occasionally glared at her because he was still carrying baby Elizabeth who was now sucking her thumb.The baby stared around as if trying to be familiar with her surroundings. Soon the baby started crying again and Elia took the baby into her embrace. Everyone dismissed apart from Aria and Magnus so Elia could feed her baby.Everyone went their separate ways while Frederick decided
Derek blinked, his mind struggling to comprehend her words. For a moment, he just stared at her, his lips parted as if the words she spoke had not quite reached his brain. “You’re… pregnant?” His voice was a mixture of disbelief and awe. Aria nodded, a soft smile curling her lips as she watched him process the news. “Yes,” she whispered. “I wanted to tell you tonight, because… because this feels like the right moment. I didn’t know how to say it, but… I wanted you to know.” Derek’s expression softened, and then—almost as if he couldn’t help it—he laughed. It wasn’t a laugh of amusement, but of joy, relief, and something deeper—something primal. He pulled her closer, burying his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling the scent of her skin. “I thought I was going to be the one surprising you tonight, not the other way around,” he muttered, his voice thick with emotion. “But this… this is the best surprise of my life.” Aria could feel the warmth of his breath against her skin,
The cool night air rushed through the open windows of the castle, carrying with it a distant, eerie howling of the wind. The tension between Frederick, Alan, and Ron hadn’t dissipated; it lingered like a storm about to break. As Frederick made his way out of the dungeon with Astrid at his side, his mind raced. He was so close to ending it all with Alan. Yet, in that moment, something inside him had stopped him. Was it the weight of Astrid’s gaze, her silent plea, or was it something more—something that had shifted in him since he’d returned to life? The air around them seemed to crackle with electricity, and it wasn’t just the storm outside. Something was changing, and Frederick could feel it deep in his bones. He stopped walking and turned to face Astrid. “You don’t regret it, do you?” he asked, his voice quiet but heavy. She blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Regret what?” “Not letting me kill Alan,” Frederick clarified. “You were right there. You saw what he did to me. Wh
The shadows exploded outward, swallowing the room in a suffocating wave of cold. The torches flickered wildly before snuffing out, plunging them into near darkness.Elia clutched Elizabeth tightly to her chest, backing away as Magnus’s body convulsed, his form twisting unnaturally. His once-familiar features contorted with something inhuman, veins pulsing like blackened roots under his skin.Derek gritted his teeth and moved between Magnus and the others, summoning his power in an instant. His hands glowed with crackling energy, ready to strike if needed. “Magnus, listen to me! You can fight this—”But the voice that came from Magnus was not his own.“Fight?” the distorted voice mocked, echoing through the chamber. “There is no fight. There is only surrender.”Then, the shadows moved.They lashed out like living tendrils, striking at Derek first. He barely had time to react before he was thrown backward, crashing into the stone wall with a brutal force.“Derek!” Aria’s voice rang out
The weight of Magnus’s confession settled over them like a thick fog. Alan’s power wasn’t gone—it had shifted, latched onto Magnus like a parasite waiting to consume him. They couldn’t afford to keep this to themselves.Derek was the first to move. He helped Magnus to his feet, his grip firm. “We need to tell the others. Now.”Magnus flinched at the thought. His body still trembled, his skin clammy with sweat. “Elia…” His voice cracked. “How am I supposed to tell her?”Aria’s chest tightened. Elia had already suffered enough—first with Alan’s magic corrupting Magnus, and then watching her husband struggle to control himself. Now this?“She deserves to know,” Aria said gently. “All of them do.”Magnus ran a hand through his hair, exhaling shakily. “What if I lose control in front of them?”Derek shook his head. “Then we make sure you don’t.” His tone was absolute. “Let’s go.”Aria hesitated, her hand drifting instinctively to her stomach. Something about all of this felt… wrong. The da
The weight of their decision settled over them like a storm cloud, thick with unspoken fears. Aria’s fingers remained pressed against her stomach, as if seeking reassurance from the life growing inside her. She could feel her magic humming beneath her skin, stronger than ever—but also unpredictable.Derek crossed his arms, his gaze sharp. “If we’re going to do this, we need to be careful. Alan’s magic didn’t just disappear. It’s somewhere, lingering. And if we go looking for it, we need to be prepared for whatever we find.”Magnus leaned against the stone wall, his expression unreadable. “You don’t think I know that?” His voice was rough with frustration. “It’s inside me. I feel it every second. And every second, it’s getting harder to fight.”Aria studied him closely. The way his hands trembled, the slight flicker of shadow clinging to his form—he was holding himself together by sheer force of will.“We can’t wait any longer,” she said. “We need to find a way to trace the remnants of
Magnus took a step back, shaking his head. “No.” His voice was low, strained. “You’re wrong.”Aria felt a cold weight settle in her stomach. “I want to be wrong, Magnus. But I’m not.”He clenched his fists, his breathing heavy. The air around them shifted—charged with an unseen force.Derek reached for his sword instinctively. “Magnus, stay with us.”“I am with you!” Magnus snapped, but the darkness in his veins pulsed. His pupils dilated, and Aria saw it again—that flicker of something inhuman in his eyes.Derek moved between them. “Aria, if he loses control again—”“I won’t,” Magnus ground out, but even he didn’t sound convinced.Aria reached for him. “Magnus, listen to me—”He flinched at her touch, and suddenly, a force erupted from him, slamming into the walls with enough power to shake the room.Books flew from their shelves. Candles flickered and died. The air turned suffocating.Magnus gasped, doubling over as if in pain. His fingers dug into the stone floor, his breathing rag
Morning came too quickly. The tension that had settled over them the night before hadn’t lifted, and as they prepared to leave for the archives, Aria couldn’t shake the feeling that they were walking into something they weren’t ready for.The journey was quiet, save for the sound of their footsteps against the cold stone halls. Aria kept a hand on her stomach, a subconscious habit she had developed since realizing she was pregnant. She hadn’t told the others—not yet. Not until she understood what was happening to her.Magnus walked beside her, his movements more controlled than before, but there was still a weight to them, as if he were forcing himself to keep the corruption at bay. Derek led the way, his grip tight on the hilt of his sword. He was always prepared for a fight, but this time, Aria knew his concern was for her.They arrived at the archives, an ancient chamber buried deep beneath the castle. Dust clung to the air, illuminated by the soft glow of enchanted lanterns. Rows
Aria sat beside Magnus, exhausted but determined. The session had drained her, and yet, she knew this was only the beginning.Magnus exhaled heavily, his fingers twitching as he clenched and unclenched his fists. “I almost lost control again.”“But you didn’t,” Aria reminded him, her voice gentle but firm. “That’s what matters.”His jaw tightened. “What if next time I do?”Aria hesitated. There was a next time. There always would be.But she wouldn’t let him fall into doubt.“You won’t,” she said, gripping his wrist. “Because I’ll be here. We all will.”Magnus looked at her, eyes clouded with uncertainty—but there was something else there, too. A flicker of belief.Before he could respond, the chamber doors swung open.Derek stepped in, his expression grim. “We need to talk.”Aria turned to him, immediately sensing his unease. “What is it?”Derek’s gaze flickered to Magnus, then back to her. “It’s about you.”Aria frowned. “Me?”Derek nodded, stepping closer. “I’ve been watching, Aria
The next morning, as the first light of dawn painted the sky in hues of gold and crimson, Magnus and Aria stood in the clearing beyond the castle walls. The air was still charged with tension from the previous night, but this was the first step toward reclaiming control.Magnus flexed his hands, feeling the restless power still writhing within him. He was afraid. Afraid of losing himself again. Afraid of hurting someone. Afraid that no matter how hard he tried, he would never be the same again.But then he looked at Aria.She stood before him, steady, unshaken. There was a quiet strength in her now, something deeper than before. Her presence alone was grounding.“Alright,” Aria said, drawing a slow breath. “First, I need you to close your eyes.”Magnus frowned but obeyed.“Feel the magic inside you,” she continued. “Don’t fight it. Just listen.”He tried. At first, all he could sense was chaos—wild energy rushing through his veins, sharp, erratic, unpredictable. It was like a storm he
Magnus collapsed to his knees, gasping as the remnants of darkness flickered around him like dying embers. The magic inside him had not vanished—it still pulsed within his veins—but it was no longer in control. The corruption had been tempered, its hunger subdued by Aria’s power. He trembled as he lifted his head, his once-shadowed eyes now holding a glimmer of clarity. Aria stepped back, her breathing unsteady. Her body swayed slightly, exhaustion weighing her down. Derek was by her side in an instant, his strong arms steadying her before she could collapse. He gazed at her in awe, then concern. “Aria, that was incredible,” he murmured. “But you shouldn’t have pushed yourself so hard.” She shook her head, pressing a hand to her belly. “I had to. It was the only way to reach him.” Frederick took a cautious step toward Magnus, his fists clenched at his sides. “Is it over?” Magnus let out a shuddering breath. “No,” he admitted, his voice hoarse. “I can still feel it inside me…
Amid the chaos and the crumbling stone, a deep, resolute calm began to emanate from Aria. Her eyes, wide with determination, fixed on the writhing, tormented form of Magnus. The dark energy that had taken root in him pulsed like a malignant heartbeat, threatening to consume everything in its path. But in that moment, something within Aria stirred—a power she had never fully acknowledged before. Her hand pressed against her belly, and for a moment, the world seemed to hold its breath. A soft, luminous glow began to spread from her, as if her unborn child were a beacon of hope amid the encroaching darkness. The golden light was warm and steady, contrasting sharply with the inky shadows and her she thought of Magnus and decided it time to step in, at the same time she’s scared of the dark power surrounding magnus and not wanting anything to harm her unborn child. She left her room for the dungeon upon seeing magnus in this state her heart sank and she couldn’t take it. She saw how exhau