Stephanie's POVIt was surprising how he pulled himself away at the last minute. I felt hung up in the ecstasy of the moment that I couldn't stop the pain of his actions.I wanted him…Pushing my hair off my face, Davies gave me a faint smile. Something wasn't right with the way he pulled away. Everything was perfect, right? He wanted me as much as I wanted him too. But then, why?With my brows knitted in confusion, I watched as he tidied his messy hair while he slowly approached the door. His steps gave off an air of reluctance as he moved closer to the door.“ Davies…” I barely whispered, my heart feeling heavy. Why do they all reject me?I couldn't shake off the feeling of confusion and anger as I bit hard on my lips. What just happened? We were in the middle of... everything, and then he just stopped?No explanation, no nothing.I knew something was wrong. Davies wasn't the type to just walk away. He loves
Stephanie's POVShaking my head sideways, I tried to shove off the figure from my head but it has been stuck permanently. Several times, I tried to scream but my voice came out as a muffled sound that had no effect at all. “Are you alright?” Davies' voice broke into my thoughts and with all the strength I could muster, I snapped my eyes open. There he was, towering above me with a worried look on his face. “Finally, you’re awake.” He said in relief as he helped me sit up. Darting my eyes around, I realized I wasn't in the spacious and brightly lit room anymore, but rather, I was in a smaller room and on a spacious bed. Dabbing off the beads of perspiration on my forehead, he cooed, “Are you alright?” Gulping, I nodded. “You’ve been out for a while.” “Stop sounding like I died or something.” I chuckled, rolling my eyes playfully at him. Holding his shoulders, I pulled him to m
Davies' POV“ I am sorry…!” I kept whispering to no one in particular. My heart tugged painfully as I recall her painful expression. She had grabbed my arm firmly like her life depended on it while her soft breathing which sounded like music, rented the space in my head. Her hot gaze which went beyond my skin was something else, I literally died and resurrected several times. As much as I didn't want to admit, deep down I wanted to show her Kylo.Though I had managed to run away from her, I could still feel the intensity of her gaze. Dammit!Darting my eyes around in a position, I tried to fathom on the next step of action to take but my head suddenly went blank. If anything, I wasn't expecting her to figure things out so easily. “Ugh! This is sickening, I clenched and unclenched my fists several times in frustration as I was slowly losing my head.It wasn't just about Stephanie alone. My wolf was getting even more desperate. To be let out…with her. But I was afraid of losing he
DAVIES POVAs soon as I caught her in my arms, Kylo was distracted and I was able to take over again. I truly wanted to scold him but then it wasn't his fault. Afterall, I was also struggling to fight my emotions around Stephanie. Even in her current state, the frightened look still lingered and this made me furious. In anger, I snapped at Kylo, “You see what you’ve caused.” I ratted out in anger. “You always want your way and won't stop until you get what you want, take a look at the repercussions.” Non stop, I continued to lash out at Kylo since all these happened because of him. I could feel his guilt but I was too worked up. I was as scared as fuck, seeing her in the secret chamber. “ Do you think…?” Kylo muttered, sighing. He was referring to himself whom she got scared of and then passed out. “No… It wasn't up to a minute. It will be a fragment, I'm sure of that.” I muttered. To show his remorse, Ky
Alpha Gregory's For more than ten minutes, I remained in the same position, staring into space and not the picture I was holding onto.“This can't be real.” I muttered, biting my lower lips as my heart rammed against my chest in a quick succession. Now grasping the picture with both hands, I didn't take my eyes off it even for a split second; my full attention on it. The conflicting thoughts in my head continued to throw me unbalanced as it was hard to believe what I had just been fed with. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. The picture in my hands seemed to burn with a fire that threatened to consume me whole. My Ava, my lover, my... traitor?I couldn't wrap my head around it. The thought of Ava, with her bright smile and sparkling eyes, being a traitor, was too much to bear. I felt like I was living in a nightmare, and I couldn't wake up.Memories of our time together fl
Alpha Gregory's Three days later…The waiting period of the test result was grueling. It seems like it has been a year already when it has been barely three days since my last talk with Alpha Thompson.At intervals, I found myself studying Ava more carefully than I have ever done, still I couldn't find anything different. She looks so innocent. “I have to reach out to him, I can't sit back any longer.” I noted. It wasn't long after I made this decision that a soft knock rang across the room, causing me to shift my gaze to the door. A second later, the door creaked open, revealing a guard who was holding a brown envelope that had an official emblem. “Where did you get that from?” I spurted, almost tearing open the envelope with my eyes. “It came from Alpha Thompson.” He replied, pushing his hand forward. “It seemed urgent so he asked me to get it delivered immediately.” He added in a bre
Stephanie's POV “ Tell me who you truly are, Davies. Why are the Seekers after you?” I asked, breaking away from the kiss.Davies took in a deep breath as if contemplating on the words to use. I know I should have let it go but this concerns our lives together. If he was a special hybrid, was I safe with him?“ I am a dragon Lycan. A lycan with the blood of a true dragon. The Seekers are after my blood. Only few know of my true blood and they were the ones that sold me out.”I listened to his explanation and why the Seekers wanted him. I heard his words clearly and I understood what it means to be who he was. I could feel his pain and the trauma he must have gone through. I was ready to fight for him, fight for our love.But something kept tugging at my heart.I stared at the gorgeous man, realising why he was so beautiful. He was a rare species, higher than my breed and even half of his breed. I could feel his struggle to be ac
Stephanie POV “I understand how you feel, I mean…” He halted only to continue almost immediately. “Trust me, I won't be angry with any decision you take.” He shrugged. “If I was in your place, I would make the right decision…” “And that is?” I halted him, staring deep into his eyes. Shaking his head slowly, he began to struggle with his words as he kept darting his eyes about. “You're going to find it hard to let go, right?” I didn't wait for his response before I began to go on and on with my words. “Right now, I just can't. It's hard and… I really just can't.” I broke down in tears. Using his thumb to wipe the tears rolling down my cheeks, he edged closer, “Then, let's do this, together.” “I will make sure I protect you.” He added, his tone more stronger and firm than earlier. Smiling at his soothing words, I nodded, slowly wrapping my hands around his neck, pulling him to myself. Ignoring th
Stephanie's POV Instead of Davies walking through the door, it was Alpha Gregory who made his entrance, his presence intimidating as ever. “Stephanie, please forgive me." He assumed my earlier position. “I have wronged you and I don't deserve your forgiveness but please, overlook everything and let's start all over." “I promise to change this time around, I won't hurt you…” “You're funny." I laughed. “What about Ava, are you implying I should…” "Ava is a foe and not a friend. She is pure evil.” He clenched his fist by his side making me pity him but I shook off the emotion just as it came. “Go back to Ava." I snapped at him and was about to start heading towards the door when he grabbed my arm.Like a little child, he went about blabbing about how Ava betrayed him and was working with her father who wanted him dead. Left with no choice, I accepted him but still, I was battling with the fact that I betraye
Stephanie's POV I let him have me as I gave myself to him all through the night. At the end of it all, he fell asleep almost immediately. Taking this as the opportunity I had been yearning for, I quickly threw my clothes on. I tiptoed toward him, watching the rising and falling of his chest. I couldn't take my eyes off that mesmerizing face of his.And for a second I almost threw my decision aside. I bit my lips hard, trying to keep myself sane. Trying to tell myself that I was doing it for him and my unborn children. I can't afford to lose either of them.After one last look at him, I mumbled, “Remember me. Davies, I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me." Twisting the lock of the door, I pulled it open and then took my leave. With tears streaming down my face, the tears that I couldn't hold back, I ran towards the secret hallway that leads to the garden.Luca was waiting for me according to our discussion. Nevert
Stephanie's POV It had been three days since the battle with the seekers and I must confess, it still gives me chills each time I think about it. I could literally see death right in front of me and the danger that I had subjected my baby to. Each time I thought of it, cold chills ran through my spines, giving me a rude awakening of my current state. After much back and forth with Davies about being restricted from moving about and being locked up in my room, he lifted the ban but at a distance, there was a pair of guards watching me. At that moment I was in the garden, sitting on the stump of a large tree with my hands folded in front of me. Earlier, I was skimming through a book but I soon lost concentration and now I was staring into space like a lost soul. The sound of dried leaves protesting when they were trampled on made me shoot my head upwards, only to see a maid approaching me. She stopped in f
Third POV The Oracles were fully prepared to take down the seekers, hence the fight between the opposing parties intensified to a greater level. When it became clearer to the seekers that no matter the amount of efforts that channeled into their fight, they wouldn't gain the upper hand, they began to retreat. Sensing this, The Oracles kept chasing after them until they sent all of them on their heels, thereby clearing the forest for Davies and Stephanie Trembling at the change of event, Stephanie grasped Davies fingers who wore a stoic expression. “Do you know about this?” She asked, her voice shaking and breath hitched. Davies shook his head in the negative, earning himself a nudge from Stephanie who found it hard to believe The Oracles were an equal match for The Seekers and so she believed that before he could solicit their help, there must have been a relationship with them. “I have no idea they wi
Third POV Stephanie was still thinking of how to escape all through the next three days. She couldn't bring herself to hurt Davies and the lycans. These people had treated her very well since she came to the Kingdom. “ You have been moody for a while, Lady Stephanie,” Kira's voice dragged her from her thoughts.Stephanie just smiled faintly, not ready to share her secret with anyone. After a few seconds of silence, Stephanie finally sighed.“ My lady, pull yourself together. The king wants to see you. He is in the royal forest…”Stephanie squinted, however she stood up reluctantly. “ Let's go.” She didn't want Davies to suspect her intention. She walked slowly toward the garden but Kira pointed at a path for her.“ Just follow the lane. I want to take care of something urgent, my lady.”With that Kira skipped away and Stephanie found herself walking toward the lane. Few minutes later, her eyes caugh
Stephanie's POV Still bothered with the conversation of the maids from earlier, I decided to pay a visit to Raina in the dungeon. Getting out of my chambers was a hassle as Davies had stationed two guards to be by the door, preventing me from leaving. Pacing about my chamber, I brainstormed on the perfect way to wriggle myself out but I couldn't think of anything. Just when I was about to give up, the door creaked open and my personal maid walked in with a tray of food. “The Alpha asked me to bring this to you.” She said, setting the tray on the bedside table. With a curt bow, she turned to leave. She was already at the door when I grabbed her arm, pulling her back into the center of the room. “Can you do me a favor?” I asked. Since she wasn't expecting such a request from me, it took a while before I got a consenting nod and a look of uncertainty from her. Relieved, I whispered my simple plan into her ear. Her eyes bulged out at my request and I could see hesitation on her s
Stephanie's POV It's been one week since Davies opened up to me. I was still worried about the seekers and the safety of my children. “Are you certain?” One of the maids in the clique asked and the tale bearer nodded to confirm her words. “I wonder who she is and why exactly he is hunting for her like she is a prey.” Another huffed. “Most Alpha’s think they have the world at the tip of their fingers, doing and undoing things whenever they like and how it pleases them.” She added with an eye roll. “ Why did you say so?” One of them asked.The maid cleared her throat before whispering. However, I noticed I could hear her clearly. It all began after taking Davies' blood. I felt my senses were sharper and I became even stronger. I haven't told Davies yet of these changes because I want to be sure.“ I heard he rejected the said lady because of his lover even when he found out she was his mate. So cruel….”“ Maybe he just realized his mistakes?” Another interjected which was followed
Third POV Raina kept creating a scene, yelling on the top of her voice to make Davies return to her side but he blocked his ears to her screams. Since he was unable to get anything meaningful from her, Davies returned to his Chambers to nurse his wounds. Dejected, he slowly lowered himself on the foot of his bed, his head buried in his hands as he let out multiple signs of frustration. A while before now, he believed he was finally getting to the point of breakthrough where he would put an end to the seekers. “She keeps getting on my nerves.” He sucked his teeth, pushing behind Raina’s image as he rubbed his hands together. Suddenly, he began to hear muffled voices in the hallway. Wondering what was going on, he stepped out of his chambers only to see Stephanie struggling with the guard. “You should be getting some rest, why?” He asked and at once the two warring individuals turned towards him. While the
DAVIES POVMaybe I celebrated too quickly because she immediately went stiff. The smile on her face slowly faded. Was she truly not accepting me?I could feel Draugluin brawling inside and I tried to stop its aura enveloping us. I couldn't scare her more than she did.“ The seekers…” she muttered, clutching her stomach tightly. I squinted at her reaction. Was she concerned about what Raina told her? “ Stephanie…”She suddenly blurted out, taking a step backward. “ I can accept you, Davies. I can accept Kylo and Draugluin too. But…. What about my child? The seekers would stop at nothing to…”I felt her worry. I felt her fear, afterall, no one can feel my predicament like me. I was torn between an identity I never bargained for and an identity I wanted so badly. The identity of Stephanie's mate, so I could spend my whole life with her. Without the fear of her rejecting me. But it seems the identity I never barg