“Congratulations to you,” Nyssa stepped forth.“Th-thank you,” Xanthea replied, clenching her fists to regain the control she had lost over herself because of me.I knew she feared me, but today, it felt different — like she was scared because she had done something she wasn’t supposed to.And I wan
I knew I was triggering Ezra’s deepest wounds, and I also knew I’d never forgive myself for it, but I couldn’t hold back my words. It was as though I was possessed by the darkest emotions a demon could have.I was hurting everyone around me because I knew of no other way to cope with whatever turmoi
[Raven]TW: Readers’ discretion advised.***‘No potion was potent enough to heal his heart, so he drank poison and kept drinking it everyday ever since. Not to kill the pain, but to suffer an illusion and call it a cure that just made him sicker.And he found solace in that sickness, his lantern
What pissed me was how there was no hint of pain on his face even when he was snapping his bones through his torn flesh and ruptured blood vessels. This wasn’t normal — not even for a demon. It was just disturbing.A broken bone was one of the most painful experiences for us demon werewolves, and un
My chin quivered as I smirked, forcing out a chuckle.His steps halted, but he didn’t turn around to face me.“Do you think I don’t know how fucked up I am?” I said, staring at his back. “I am a mess, Asher! I am a fucking loser! People hate me! I know! And it’s all your fault! You think I had it ea
“AHHHHHHHHH!!!” All the pent-up rage and frustration inside me erupted into a deafening scream. “I GAVE UP ON MYSELF TOO! ARE YOU HEARING ME!?” The words burned as they sliced through my throat like shards of broken glass.“I GA-VE UP—” My voice cracked, faltering as my throat clenched tight.The we
[Xanthea]“I’m sorry,” Ezra said, caressing my fingers as he applied an ointment that lowered the redness in my fingers around the ring almost instantly. “You are hurt because of me.”‘... Good luck protecting her. I hope you’re not too late this time.’Ever since Raven said those words, Ezra had be
He took a quick gulp and nodded.“When I entered the council, I was expecting to be played with, humiliated or even punished, but instead… you honored me… you empowered me.” My voice cracked. “I am not afraid, Alpha. I’m grateful. And after everything you’ve done for me, I couldn’t let you down.”Ez
‘The only one who gets to decide who her family is, is Xanthea herself. However, if she dares to choose anyone other than us, that’s going to be a different story.’‘The celestials are helping Nikolai because he has something that confirmed Xanthea’s identity as Cadence’s daughter to them. They don’
Caelum Solvaris had only one son, a weak blood, who had disappeared ages ago. Officially, it was claimed that the boy was undergoing private spiritual training to become the next Alpha of the Solvaris pack, which was a common practice in the Celestial realm. So everyone believed it.But I was sure t
[Asher]The winds were changing, and the timelines had shifted.Xanthea’s face rested against my chest. I gently tucked the free strands behind her ear and she snuggled against my touch.This was probably the first time in her life she was at peace, not at war with herself. Just a glance at her was
I licked my dry lips, swallowing hard.“I feel, Asher.”Letting go of his wrists, I sat on his waist, lowering my head so that my hair hid my face from him.“What do you feel?” he asked in a soft, calm tone, the word ‘feel’ drifting from his lips like a caress.“Angry. So. So. So fucking angry.” My
But somehow, no matter how harsh his words were or how deeply they cut, a strange relief washed over me, because his words gave me a closure I didn’t know I needed.I came to terms with the fact that my mother was gone. I finally accepted the one thing I had been denying all my life: my mother was d
[Xanthea]Asher words reverberated in my mind like an eerie echo leeching into my thoughts.My grave? What the hell does that even mean?I am right here. Alive—That’s when it hit me, numbing my rage and fear, leaving me empty. My body went limp as the realization sunk deeper.If my heart didn’t sla
“Let me go!” my words came out as a command. “Right now.”He lowered his gaze to where our crotches still pressed together and smirked.“You can’t come all over my pants and expect me to let you go,” he said, cocking his brow. “That’s not how it works. You’ll have to take responsibility for what you
[Xanthea]Before I could comprehend Asher’s words, his energy fluctuated violently.My stomach lurched, a sharp pain shooting through my head from the abrupt realm jump. Disoriented, I blinked away the mist clouding my vision.A restless unease buried in my chest, my emotions rotting, leaving me wit
I hesitated, my breath stuttering, before I whispered, “Y-yes…”“Then I promise you, your villain will fuck you better than any hero ever did. Fuck love stories. Who wants to hear fake ‘I love yous’ when ‘I hate yous’ are so much more sincere and passionate? Right, wife?”He glared at me, withdrawin