LOGIN“I love you so fucking much,” he breathes against my lips, his forehead resting against mine. His voice is a husky whisper, carrying the weight of his emotions. “Thank you for everything — for our son, for this life, for a future that looks brighter every damn day because of you. You’ve given me a f
VerenaI sit quietly in the softly lit room; the air filled with the subtle scent of lavender and sage. Nastassja moves around with an air of focus, setting up the final components for the soul extraction and replacement ritual. My mind drifts to Niklaus and Arsenio, sleeping peacefully under his f
“In all lives that may come, and in all universes that may exist, you will always be my son, my light, and my hope. You have King blood in you and you are destined for greatness. By my will, and by your forefathers' blessings, so will it be.”After reciting the vow, I lean down and gently kiss Veren
“A son…” he whispers, then he murmurs something in Greek, I’m assuming—a prayer or a promise, perhaps both—before leaning over to kiss my forehead.“Thank you, Verena,” he chokes out, his voice breaking. “Thank you for giving me a son, a blessing.”His gratitude, so heartfelt, so raw, eases the last
VerenaThe pain is indescribable, a relentless, consuming force that grips my entire body. I’m clutching the sheets, my knuckles white, screaming as another contraction hits. Niklaus is beside me, his face etched with concern, his hands attempting to comfort me, but right now, I’m not having any of
I nod, understanding her struggle. “That’s completely valid, and I get it. Kris disappeared when you needed her. It’s not something you can just forget.”She sighs, looking down at her hands before meeting my eyes again. “I know. And I’m glad she’s doing good now, really. But you’re right, it feels
He reaches out, pulling me close, his arms warm and solid around me. “It’s okay. I’ve got you.” I lean into his embrace, grateful for his presence, for the reassuring beat of his heart against mine. His hand strokes my back, a slow, comforting rhythm that helps soothe the tightness in my chest. “W
Niklaus I’m sitting at my desk when I hear my office door open and my mother walks inside. For the last few days, she’s really taken Verena under her wing and it honestly surprised me just how much she’s taught my kitten. But now my mother looks troubled, and it scares the shit out of me. You do n
Niklaus I’m pacing the length of my office, each step echoing the mounting anger and frustration boiling inside me. Laz is leaning against the wall, his face set in lines of concern and betrayal that mirror my own feelings. “Fucking Ares,” I growl, clenching my fists. “He’s not just betraying me;
We continue walking; the path leading us to a small clearing that overlooks part of our territory. The view here is always something else—a vast expanse of land that stretches out under the wide sky, rolling fields and dense woods, all protected by our pack’s magic and strength. As we stop to take







