Cora's POV
No, I have to stop him. But I am no match to him in terms of strength. "I haven't given you permission to get up from your seat," he roars. I walk briskly to my seat and fish out for my phone with shaky hands, with my heart still pounding in my chest. I have to call somebody. Anybody. Before I unlock my phone, he yanks it from me, dropping it on the table.
He holds my chin and lifts it forcefully locking his gaze with mine. "This is between you and me, Cora. I won't hurt you. All I want to do is mark you and make you mine."
I can see the seriousness and lust in his eyes. This isn't the Sawyer I know. This man here is nothing like him. But what if this is the real him? Can I live with it for the rest of my life? "B. But I am not ready."
His face turns pale as he releases his hold on my chin. His stare focuses on my wrist. "That wristwatch. Where did you get it?"
With his furious tone, he will be angrier if I told him Bray gifted it t
Brayden's POV The anger, bitterness, jealousy, and pain I've kept bottled up, all rolled up to one, the minute Steve alerted me to listen to their conversation. Even though I got those gadgets installed, I never listened to them myself because I never wanted my jealousy to cause any rage in me to make me lose my cool. With time, he has given me updates on everything. Immediately I heard the accusation, I knew there would be trouble, knowing Sawyer's anger. I didn't know I was going to be delayed at the car park by the hoodlums he sent against me but even in my human form, my mage powers were very well effective and none among the ten tugs was a match for me. I followed the tracker, straight to Sawyer's office, just in time to prevent him from forcefully marking her. I listened to their conversation all the way and realized how much she lied, trying to cover up for me. All I wanted to do was strangle him. I knew security would also try to stop me so I ha
Coras' POV I wasn't mentally ready but maybe my resistance was based on fear. The fear of what will happen to the other party or what either party was capable of doing to the other if he is not chosen. This is the most difficult decision I have ever had to take in my life. I don't know whether mum's advice is best at this moment. Can't I let both of them go? Brayden has been through a lot to just come and rescue me and Sawyer was there for me when I needed him. Sawyer has become a frightful caricature and I am scared of what he will do next. I wanted to choose him so that he doesn't shoot Brayden but what is the assurance that he will let Brayden go if I choose him? Now, Brayden's words sound like my mums'. True love should be able to stand the test of time, even in death like in the movie, 'Titanic' or, Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Not all love stories have a happy ending but even if it has to be a tragic one, I don't want to die with a guilty heart. I have to
Third Persons' POV Sawyer feels as if a bucket of Coldwater has been poured on his head. What was he thinking? Yes, he was angry but did it have to come to this? He was still trying to win her but how could he mess things up like this? His greatest weakness has been his anger and he has never taken the pain to work on it. Now, he lost his mate because of it. The regret suddenly waked a new pang of anger in him. Not at Brayden, not at Cora but himself. The same anger that led to the death of his parents, is the same anger that made him kill Coras' father. Now, this same anger has made him lose her. He has the conviction that had he remained calm and questioned her sanely, things wouldn't have been this bad. The only way to vent his anger was to make someone pay. Since there was no one in sight, his furniture suffered. He hurled his swivel chair above him, as he threw it on the ground. The Apple laptop on his desk was shown no mercy either. Even Coras' fo
Brayden's POV The drive to my villa was serene. I always desired to bring Cora here but never thought it would be this soon. I never wanted to send her home in the first place but neither did I want her to feel that I was taking advantage of her situation. It was hard enough for me to drive towards her house and when she begged me not to leave her, I felt the fulfilment I always craved. I wanted her to need me as much as I needed her. I know that she loves me but I still want to hear her say it. It must be traumatic for her to know about her father's murderer and for everything that has happened tonight. I can't help but feel embittered for not killing Sawyer but I know best. We got to the villa and I helped Cora out of the car. Well, I carried her because she was already asleep. She was sleeping like a baby and I didn't want to wake her. Nonetheless, she startled awake when her body touched the bed and ogled me in the eye. I hadn't turned on the light but I
Cora's POV I wake up with Bray hovering kisses over me. The sun's rays pierce through the large floor-to-ceiling glass window, magnificating the velvet curtains. The interior of the room has a royal touch to it. Wait a minute. Where am I? This is neither his penthouse nor cottage. This is so much like a castle. "Bray," I call while gently nudging him. "Hmmm," He murmured, not taking his lips off my face. "Where am I?" He laughs hysterically. I feel enchanted by his laughter. Bray never laughs this much. What changed? With his mood, he looks no more than a teenager with a youthful bliss on his face. "You are in my villa. Wait. Did you forget everything that happened last night?" My stupid blush. I can feel the heat rising through my cheeks again. Of course, I remember. I remember everything. Now, a coil of shyness embraces me as I keep my gaze on the clothes scattered on the floor. I can't believe that I had the guts to beg him to make love to me. Did
Brayden's POV Finally, we are one. Ultimately, she is mine. Cora has touched a part in me that I never thought existed. The sudden flare of joy and laugher lingering in my heart. The lightness of her touch around me. The mate born is the most extraordinary thing to have. Her powers are growing as she draws my attention to something, I think I would laugh to death. "Bray, I just realized we never used protection. What if I get pregnant before marriage?" The concerned look on her face makes me turn serious as I explain things to her. First, I sit her on my lap and I feel hypnotized by her scent. I never liked the smell of roses till she came into my life. Now, she enchants me with her rose fragranced shampoo. "No, you can't get pregnant. It's too early. You know, there are not many Dragons out there as compared to werewolves. We are only a few. Aside from myself and my best friend Steve, I don't know any other of our kind out there except in the Ammyssian
Cora's POVUnexpectedly, the weekend felt better than I imagined. I think the most wonderful thing in life is knowing that your husband can feel your emotions and even your pain. I feel awesome being marked and having powers I never expected to have, which is quite new but also worth the challenge. I feel different emotions as my powers begin to grow. It's just sad that I can't bring myself to share this experience with anyone. I have to admit that even if I wasn't angry with Patty, there is no way I could tell her about this.Unexpectedly, I feel so sorry for how I treated her when she refused to tell me about George. It isn't in her place to reveal the world of werewolves to me. This is a big secret kept by all and sundry. I will apologize to her when I get to school.Bray is the most amazing person I have ever known. I don't know if it has to do with him being a Dragon or if it's because it's me. He treats me to perfection and I don't think there's anyone who
Sawyer's POV Since the night of my outburst with Brayden and Cora, I have never been the same. I have wallowed in guilt and reckoned so much about George's words to apologize to her. I didn't have the guts to call her. The worst part is the payment from Brayden to cover for all I spent on her mum. I tried to reverse the money but was unable to. I don't know how it will make her feel to know that if she doesn't know already. Perhaps I thought it would be more convenient to speak with her face to face. I called Cora's sister only to be told she was spending the week with Brayden. My heart boiled but I vented my rage in the woods when I let my wolf out for a run. I figured that since it was for the weekend, she will most definitely be home on Monday to prepare for school. I already knew her timetable that her Monday lecture will begin in the afternoon. However, I got here at dawn to wait for her, which was exactly three hours to the time she did and my worst nightmare w
Brayden's POV "Breath, Cora, breathe. You are almost there," I encouraged her, as I kissed the beads of sweat formed on her forehead. With another loud and painful groan, the cry of our Dragon child fills the atmosphere. "Tell me, is it a boy or girl?" She was panting. "A boy, a bouncy baby boy. He looks just like you," I said with a joyfully laced voice. She smiles weakly and closes her eyes to the raging pang of sleep. It's been fifty years since I got mated to Cora. Well, counting from the wedding day, maybe. Our first child has just arrived. I intend to name him Colton Maddock if Cora agrees. It isn't easy to conceive a dragon child and we aren't an exception. However, not only did it not follow the human rule of nine months but rather twelve instead of ten. A lot has transpired since we got married fifty years ago. Well, Cora and I haven't aged in stature. We still look the same, thanks to the Dragon DNA. Even Steve and Isabella are still
Cora's POV Everything that happened today, seems like a dream. The Ammyssian empire seems like a different world and who would have thought Serena was the end to the war? I don't regret any decision or action I have taken today. I think everything is worth it. Brayden and I saved each other. I got him out of the net and he was there in time to heal me when the rogue alpha knocked me out. He has stepped on so many toes. I've never seen a person who so desperately is a weapon of pain that everyone wants revenge on. Well, thank God everything has ended. I went to release Isabella from the hideout and Steve decided to stay with her till she delivers, which means that Bray is going to watch over his company for him but it's fine with me. Brayden and I left the Ammyssian empire the next day because of my school but I will never forget the little time I have spent there. The Dragon King is such an amazing person. I can't believe he helped me to discover
Serena's POV Alas, I am free again. I couldn't watch Sawyer take all the revenge. I made a promise to Sarah and I had to keep it. I had to give her a chance to avenge her family's death. My only regret is not being able to get my revenge too. I hated the rogue alpha for everything he took from me - all the years I spent hostage away from my mate and my wolves. I loathed him. Death was not enough to wash away the bitterness I felt. I slept on the cold floor for years. I starved myself. I was griefed and never elated. For a moment, I thought I couldn't make it but Sarah gave me hope. When the rogue alpha hit Cora on the head, I lost it. I couldn't watch her suffer for no fault of hers. She even sacrificed her life for us by helping us escape while she faced him alone. I admit she has some mage powers. I envied her slightly. It's good to be more than what people expect you to be. The initial grudge I felt before when I saw her has dissipated. She was
Sawyer's POV The days of training till death did not go in vain even though things didn't go as planned. The Dragons were well prepared and had taken down thousands of werewolves. We only succeeded in injuring a few but my anger escalated when I saw the red Dragon George talked about in the sky. George's army was down and he was helping to take care of the injured. That red Dragon was emitting both fire and ice. It was more powerful than any Dragon I had seen. I thought of how I could defeat it and thankfully, help came from the rogue alpha. Strangely, the dragon shifted to human form in the middle of the battle and went inside the castle. Then I realized it was Brayden. I Cursed him with my wolf and set a trap for him with the help of the rogue alpha. I told my men to stop searching for him after Cora chose Brayden over me. He strangely showed up today with the best help ever. He helped me capture Brayden in the fireproof net and mysteriously disappeared but I
Cora's POVI have never seen a woman as enchanting yet, dignified as Serena. I perceive that she is hiding something and doesn't want to trust anyone. She said she was looking for the Dragon King but who could go to call him in the middle of a war. I wanted to tell Bray to get his father but she stopped me and for the first time, I had to hide the truth from him. She seems to need help and I desperately want to help her but I can't if she doesn't open up to me. Her friend whose name I didn't even ask, seems to be timid but she manages to speak when the need arises.I want to help her but there seems to be a wall of secret between us and I don't know how to decipher it. I am not skilled in psychology in any way. She wants to confess but suddenly, I hear a bang on the door. She can't hide her panic and I can see through her like glass."Is the person looking for you?" I asked Serena. There was evident fear in her eyes, which made me realize that whoever is b
Third Person's POVThe duo followed the guard back to the battle. The weakest Dragons had already defeated the first batch of werewolves and Sawyer was furious. The next batch came with fireproof nets and unfortunately, one of the Dragons was trapped in it. With one fearful yank, the dragon was free and returned to battle. They were fighting in human form at the moment.For the time being, lurking in the bushes were two friends disguised. Serena found her way to the Ammyssian Empire and was able to make her way to the tunnel where she was once hidden. This time, it was much more secure than the first time. She did not know how to get in. It wasn't easy distracting the guards at the entrance but now that she was here, the door was locked."There should be another way right?" Sarah asked, furrowing her brows.Serena was deep in thought. "No, this is the only way.""Why don't we knock then?"Sarah's question slightly annoyed Serena. "Can't you
Third Person's POV Steve left Brayden's penthouse, not long before he returned with bitter news. He wasn't sure what it was but it didn't seem to be well. "Brayden, I think the war has begun. We have to move now." Brayden was stunned. "You left just a few minutes ago. How did you know?" Steve's voice was gravelly. "My mate is panicking. I can feel it. She seemed calm since I left her but the panic now is continuous. I think there is a problem." Brayden knew better not to argue. He understood the strength of the mate bond. If he feels it, then it's true. "Cora, wear something comfortable. It's quite a long journey," he said, ushering Cora to the bedroom closet to get changed. "Not too long. I found a shortcut. We couldn't use it the last time because we didn't go straight away. We made a turn remember?" Brayden paused briefly but went ahead without a word. It was Autumn so the weather was turning cold. Cora wore jean
Third Person's POV In a faraway land from the Alpha King's pack, lies a pack inhabited by rogues. The leader of the pack calls himself the rogue alpha. He never wanted to be in any pack because of his undying desire for power, which was denied him by wither packs. His inability to attain such led to him being rogue. Anyhow, he did not live there alone but was able to brainwash thousands of werewolves to join him in this pack and rule as the rogue alpha. His desire for power never ceased and yet, he had eyes on the Luna of the Alpha King, from the moment he first saw her during one of their meetings. Since then, the obsession has caused him to do the undoable and challenge the unchallengeable. Unable to win her love the right way, he captured her as his hostage. For years, he was unable to win the love of his hostage, the Luna of the Alpha King. Her love has only been for her mate, the Alpha King. The one who was long thought to be dead, remained in a room in
Brayden's POV I haven't seen or heard from Steve for a few days. I call him to brainstorm with me on what to do about the attack of the werewolves only to be astonished by his first-hand information. How has he been in communication with my father when I haven't heard from him in a long while? Most probably after what happened with my mom? He does not realize the extent of my distress and casually continuous speaking. My muscles tense at every word that proceeds out of his mouth. "I returned from there a day ago. I'd wanted to come to you but thought otherwise." He smirks. Why do I have the feeling that he has something up his sleeves? "What did you do there?" A thin grin of excitement appears at the corners of his mouth. "My mate is pregnant and that's the best place for her to be cared for." I feel my muscles instantly relax but then, a gentle line of curiosity swept my mind."Your mate is pregnant and you never told me?"