Valkyrie BehatiThe next morning arrived with a sudden, sharp knock on my door, pulling me from the comforting embrace of sleep. I groggily pushed myself out of bed, my feet dragging across the floor as I made my way to answer it.“Yes—” My words were cut off by the piercing voice of Shie, who barged into my room without waiting for an invitation.“Why are you still sleeping?!” she nearly screeched, her tone high and urgent, causing me to flinch.“What do you mean?” I mumbled through a yawn, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. “It’s only ten in the morning.”I was glad I’d taken the time to wash up the night before, especially after the intense intimacy I had shared. Even now, a faint afterglow lingered, but I pushed it aside, focusing on the present.“That’s exactly the problem!” Shie exclaimed, her hands flailing in exasperation. “We only have eight, maybe nine hours to get you ready for your ritual!”Her words hit me like a bolt of lightning, and my eyes widened as realization dawned.
Valkyrie BehatiAs I stepped out of my walk-in closet, Shie's excitement filled the room like a burst of sunshine. Her squeals of delight echoed through the space, and her eyes sparkled with genuine admiration. “Oh my goodness, it's so perfect! You are perfect!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with an infectious joy that made me smile.I couldn't help but blush at her reaction. The dress I had chosen was stunning, and seeing it reflected in her eyes made me appreciate it even more. “I love the dress a lot,” I admitted softly, my voice barely above a whisper. Turning slowly to face the enormous mirror that dominated one side of my room, I finally took in the full effect.The white satin dress clung to me in all the right places, the deep V-neck adding a touch of daring elegance, while the sleeveless design gave it a sense of effortless grace. The front of the dress was cut short, just above the knee, revealing a glimpse of my legs, while the back flowed down in a long, luxurious tra
Valkyrie BehatiI didn’t know what to feel as the sound of that voice reached my ears, resonating in the depths of my soul. Slowly, I opened my eyes, only to find myself suspended in an endless expanse of white. The space around me was vast, seemingly infinite, and soft and ethereal clouds floated gently all around. I felt weightless, drifting through this surreal realm, my heart pounding with uncertainty.“M-Moon Goddess?” My voice trembled as I spoke, rising slightly in pitch, betraying the uneasiness within me. I wasn’t sure if I had guessed correctly, and the thought of embarrassing myself in this otherworldly place gnawed at me.But there was no response. Silence enveloped me, thick and oppressive, and I began to grow anxious, unsure of what to do. My movements were hesitant as I floated—or was I walking?—through this vast, unending space. Was there something I should be doing? Some task I was meant to complete?My teeth sank into my lower lip as I continued to move forward, u
Valkyrie Behati“Though it is disappointing, I must admit, that William has chosen to join forces with Giovanni,” James said, his voice carrying the weight of his disappointment. “He was the first to claim he would back out, especially when he knew the two of you would eventually find your mates.”Arnold, standing beside him, nodded in agreement. “Same here,” he added, his tone thoughtful yet laced with a hint of frustration. “But, who knows? Maybe something happened. Giovanni offered him something so tempting and blinding that William couldn’t resist.” James claimed.The room seemed to fall into a heavy silence, every one reflecting on William’s betrayal, but Alex broke through it with a steady, determined voice. “For now, one thing is certain,” he said, looking around at all of us. “This isn’t over. It might seem like things have quieted down but stay on your guard. Giovanni might target people we’re close to, and we can’t afford to let our guard down.”I nodded in agreement, tak
Valkyrie Behati“You can’t come today, Kyrie.” Alex’s voice was low, but its firmness was unshakable. His hands curled into tight fists, his knuckles paling under the strain. “You are staying here, and that’s final.”My chest tightened, but I refused to back down. Crossing my arms, I stood my ground, determined. “No, Alex. I’m coming with you, whether you like it or not.” The words came out steady, but I knew this was only the beginning of the battle. The look on his face told me how much he hated the idea of me being anywhere near this situation, especially around Giovanni.Alex didn’t want me near Giovanni. He feared that seeing me would stir in him, the memories and the past. But it wasn’t just about Giovanni but also about me. They had to understand what they did to me. They had to feel the weight of their actions, the fear they should’ve always had but didn’t.“No,” Alex said again, his jaw clenched, eyes burning with a mix of anger and concern. “I told you, it’s unsafe for you
Valkyrie Behati“Giovanni has always been abusive,” I said, my voice firm but shaking ever so slightly. “He threatens verbally, physically, in ways no one could manage, but he could. Not just to me, but my previous pack.”The effect was immediate. The crowd, which had been murmuring softly among themselves, fell into a deep, uneasy silence. Even Laine, who had avoided eye contact with me all this time, looked up. But her gaze was strange—there was something there, a flicker of recognition or understanding. Could she relate to what I had just said? I couldn’t tell, and I couldn’t bring myself to care at that moment.I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I had a mission here, and it was crystal clear: to put Giovanni behind bars, to ensure that we never had to live through the horrors of the past again. The war, the pain, the destruction—I think it was all tied to him, and I needed to stop it, once and for all. I wasn’t sure if I could succeed, but I had already made up my mi
Valkyrie BehatiShie gently led me to my room, her arms steady as I stumbled under the weight of my tears. I hadn't realized just how exhausted I was until my body collapsed onto the bed, my mind too weary to resist sleep. The overwhelming emotions, the endless sobs—they had drained me completely. I wasn't even sure when I fell asleep, but I knew I did when the sensation of someone combing through my hair stirred me awake. The motion was soft, comforting, and warm and when I opened my eyes, I found Alex sitting beside me on the bed.He was watching me, his eyes filled with something between worry and relief, as if he'd been waiting for me to wake up. His gaze softened when he noticed I was awake, his lips parting with a quiet sigh of relief.“You're awake,” he whispered, his voice gentle as he leaned forward to press a tender kiss to my forehead. “You've been crying all morning.”I blinked slowly, trying to shake off the fog of sleep, and mumbled, “W-What time is it?” My eyes flutte
Valkyrie BehatiI can't wrap my head around it. Why would he want to do that now, after rejecting me in the first place? It doesn't make any sense, and it’s only getting more confusing as I think about it.What’s really going on in that murderer’s head? I shivered, almost hugging myself for comfort. If it weren’t for Pau, I wouldn’t have known what he was planning. She saved me from walking into something much worse.Pau’s voice softened, her expression darkening as she continued. “That’s when the vendor noticed me. The rest… it’s too much. I don’t want to talk about it. It’s just... too painful. No one should ever have to go through that.”Her words lingered in the air, heavy with the weight of her unspoken trauma. The silence in the room stretched, each of us grappling with what she had revealed. There were no words strong enough to respond, just the feeling of shared horror hanging between us.“It’s okay,” Matt finally said, his voice soft but steady. “Don’t push yourself to say m
Three years had slipped away, and sometimes it felt like time had passed in the blink of an eye. Other days, it felt like a lifetime ago. It still amazes me that I somehow managed to escape the cycle of death that once seemed so inevitable. There were moments I had been sure I wouldn’t survive, and yet, I was, standing on the other side, a different person but still whole.I hadn’t heard from Giovanni since everything had ended, despite asking Alex about him more times than I could count. Alex, and even the others, seemed determined to keep the truth from me, perhaps to protect me from any lingering darkness. But I could feel it, deep down—I knew Giovanni had faced the consequences for his actions. Whatever fate had met him, it was just. The silence only confirmed what I already suspected: his suffering had been immense.The cure for the rogues and vampires still hadn’t been found. Some of them, the ones who had been captured, perished in their cells over time. The food they were g
Valkyrie BehatiAfter a long and exhausting week, the city was finally beginning to recover. The damage that had shaken everyone was slowly being repaired, and the streets, once filled with chaos, were now finding their rhythm again. People were astonished when the story of the attack hit the media. It was all over the news—how Giovanni had plotted to take control of the city, how the vampires and rogues had unleashed terror, and, most unexpectedly, how I had stepped in to stop him. The fact that I, carrying Alex’s heir, had been there in the heart of the battle left many speechless. Some called it reckless, while others found it admirable.Even now, as the city heals, I can barely wrap my mind around the fact that it’s truly over. Giovanni’s dark plans have been shattered, and the city is safe—for now. But there’s a sadness that hangs heavy over us all. We lost some of our own, members of the pack who fought bravely to protect us. The losses weigh on me, a reminder that victory o
Valkyrie BehatiHis words sent a shiver down my spine, paralyzing me in his grip. My mind raced, desperately searching for any possible escape from this nightmare, but nothing came to me. I was trapped in his arms, and the weight of his presence felt suffocating.“Love me?” I echoed, my voice trembling with disbelief and anger. “Please, you thought about killing me just because you couldn’t have me. You’re insane.” My hands pressed against his chest, trying to push him away, but my strength felt like nothing compared to the grip he had on me.Giovanni chuckled darkly, a sound that made my stomach churn. “You’re sharper than I gave you credit for,” he admitted, his words laced with mocking amusement. My eyes widened in horror as I realized what he meant. Then I saw it—the syringe gleaming in his hand, inches away from my skin. He was going to inject me with whatever deadly concoction he had prepared. Panic surged through me, but before I could react, Alex moved, faster than either o
Third Person PovThe air was thick with tension as Alex faced against Giovanni, every muscle in his body coiled in preparation for a move that could turn the tide. His mate, Kyrie, stood a short distance away, her eyes locked onto the battle, her heart racing. She knew Alex didn’t want her to get involved just yet. He was looking for an opening, a chance to gain the upper hand, and she had to trust him. But watching him struggle, her instincts screamed at her to act.Then, in a flash, everything changed. With a cruel smirk, Giovanni managed to slip away from Alex’s grasp and teleported across the battlefield, materializing dangerously close to Kyrie. Her breath hitched as his fist swung toward her, but she reacted quickly, dodging just in time. The blow narrowly missed her, and she stumbled backward, crashing against a rough rock. A gasp escaped her lips as her back met the hard surface of a tree trunk, pain flaring through her body.The sound of her distress caught Alex’s attenti
Valkyrie BehatiGiovanni let out deep, guttural grunts and moans as if his body was preparing to morph into something far more terrifying than I could ever imagine. The sound was unnerving, and I braced myself, uncertain of what monstrous form he was about to take. Yet, as I watched him contort and strain, I couldn’t help but think—did it really matter? He was already a monster in every sense of the word.Alex had seen enough. Without hesitation, he lunged toward Giovanni, determined to stop whatever was happening before it was too late. But the moment he got close, Giovanni lashed out, sending Alex stumbling back, clutching his chest in pain. His face twisted in frustration.“He’s much stronger now, love,” Alex warned, his voice strained but urgent. “You need to back away, please.”I shook my head, my resolve solid. “No. This is where I need to be. I’m staying right here, okay?”Alex glanced at me, his worry evident, but he didn’t argue. We both turned our attention to Giovanni as
Valkyrie Behati“Where are you, Kyrie?!” Giovanni’s voice echoed through the forest, his rage clear, but I couldn’t pull my gaze from Alex. His eyes were distant, glazed over, and though I wanted so badly to ask if he still recognized me, my lips stayed sealed. There was a knot in my throat, the question weighing heavy on my heart.Suddenly, both of our heads snapped toward the far edge of the woods. And saw him there walking toward us. Giovanni had been preparing this whole time before he even got chosen as a commander. He was willing to take down everyone who got in his way to be king of werewolves.The crunch of leaves signaled Giovanni's approach. He had found us. Alex remained unnervingly silent beside me, and my stomach churned with worry. What had they done to him? The man who stood by me now felt like a stranger.“There you two are,” Giovanni sneered, but his tone was filled with disdain as if the sight of us disgusted him. His lips twisted in amusement, though his eyes burn
Valkyrie BehatiJust when I thought I could drive the blade into his neck, something sharp whizzed past me. A syringe hurled with precision. My senses kicked in just in time, and I instinctively moved back, narrowly avoiding it. The adrenaline coursed through me as I turned to the side, my gaze locking onto the culprit. There stood Tanya, her eyes filled with a fiery rage, glaring at me like she was ready to rip me apart.Her presence didn’t shake me, though. I stood my ground, unwavering, and met her fury with a calm smile. “Oh, hey, it’s you. Laine got caught,” I said, my voice light, as though I was greeting an old friend. “You must be over the moon now that you’ve all the time in the world with Giovanni.”Her face contorted with anger, and she screamed at me, her voice raw and full of venom. “Shut up! You ruined my life! You took Alex away from me, you snake!”I didn’t flinch. “You ruined your own life, Tanya,” I said, my tone steady but firm. “You let yourself get manipulated
Valkyrie BehatiSo many thoughts are swirling in my head as I stand rooted to the spot, trying to absorb everything he's saying. It feels like the weight of the past is pressing down on me, and the more he talks, the more it all comes crashing in.Back in my previous life, I watched as Alex spiraled toward his destruction. It all began after the accident at Hotel Grandia. From that moment, he changed. Ruthlessness took over, not just toward his pack and commanders, but to everyone in the city. At the time, I couldn’t understand why, but now, hearing it from Giovanni makes sense. Alex had been drugged.I don't know why I wasn’t affected the same way. Maybe it was pure luck that I only ended up poisoned instead. Still, there are so many unanswered questions swirling in my mind. Why had it come to this? Why had he gone so far as to hunt me down? Why was he so determined to kill me? Even now, I struggle to understand the depth of his madness.“Why do you still want me back?” I ask, my v
Valkyrie BehatiAfter my furious screams, a sinister laugh echoed from the distance. I recognized that sound all too well. It sent a shiver down my spine.Before long, Giovanni emerged from the thick fog. Once sharp and calculating, his eyes were now bloodshot, glowing with an unnatural red hue. Something about him had changed drastically. He looked... broken, like a man who had tampered with forces beyond his control, and the result was terrifying.“Ah, finally, the woman I’ve been longing to see,” Giovanni breathed out in a slow, menacing tone, a twisted smile stretching across his face. His voice was ragged like he had lost a part of his sanity. It was clear to me now—he was no longer the same man. He had descended into madness.“I escaped that wretched prison just to find you,” he said, his steps closing in, but before he could get any closer, Matt moved swiftly, standing protectively in front of me. Arnold followed, positioning himself beside Matt, their presence a solid barri