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Chapter 13: Why do I feel drawn to you?
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She's Mine To Claim Chapter 14: Where is Aurora?
Indeed the forest air cleared Aurora's head and banished the sinful thoughts she had about Henry. She breathed in, savouring the sweet smell of pine and fresh leaves. There were two main paths that led away from the castle. One led back to the kingdom where the other shifters lived, the other led into the forest.Before Aurora could make up her mind on where to go, Matilda stepped out and hurried towards her. "And where are you off to Rose?" Aurora turned around and smiled at the maid. "I just want to take a walk." She replied. "I've been cooped up inside for too long.""I should accompany you then." Matilda responded, walking to stand beside Aurora. "Oh you really don't have to do that." Aurora politely declined the offer. "I won't go far. Just want to stretch my legs a little.""But I have to." Matilda softly argued. "The Alpha gave me strict orders to always be by your side.""He did?" Aurora asked in surprise. "Of course." Matilda nodded. "He even wanted to assign a warrior t
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 15: Rescued by the Alpha
Aurora had taken a lot of twists and turns before she realized she was lost. When she tried to go back the same way she came, she couldn't find the right path. The trees all looked the same to her. Eventually she broke off a number of twigs from a tree and used it to leave a path behind her so she would know if she was moving around in circles. All her efforts proved fruitless. Every turn she took led her back to the same spot, the beginning of the twigs. She began to panic. "Okay, Aurora." She whispered to herself, trying to calm her frayed nerves. "Don't panic, don't panic. You'll figure it out. Just calm down." The pep talk did little to calm her unravelled nerves, but it gave her an opportunity to think. She tried to remember how many turns she had taken when she left the castle. She had taken a right turn and walked down the path for a while, admiring the butterflies that flittered around her. Then another right, following a line of trees that held beautiful orange flower
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 16: I kissed her
Aurora felt the breath leave her lungs the moment Henry's lips closed over hers. For a moment, she stood frozen, her eyes wide open in shock. Clearly out of reflex, she pushed him away from her. Her chest heaved as she breathed heavily. Her lips tingled, longing to feel the warmth of his lips again. With his heated body no longer pressed against hers, she felt empty. Cold. Henry stood back, his golden eyes burning with desire. He was just about to apologize for what he did when Aurora moved towards him and tangled her fingers in his hair. He met her halfway, their lips meeting in perfect sync. This wasn't a gentle kiss; it was hot and needy, a proof of the passion they had been trying to ignore and suppress. His lips were warm and inviting, his tongue tracing the contours of her mouth with a tender exploration. She felt herself melting into his embrace, her body responding to his touch like a flower unfolding its petals. His fingers traced the curve of her jawline and tangled sof
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 17: I always have time for you
"Do you need anything else, mistress?" Matilda asked timidly. Aurora was seated on the edge of the bed, staring at nothing in particular. She was too tired to correct Matilda about calling her 'mistress' so she let it slide. She was in a warm night dress and her hair had been dried too. Her dinner lay untouched on the bed beside her. Her thoughts were troubled and she couldn't stop thinking about the kiss she shared with Henry. Mainly because she just didn't let him kiss her. She kissed him back. Sighing tiredly, she got off the bed and walked towards the windows to stare outside. The storm had ceased and the rain already stopped falling hours ago. The cold air seeped in through the opened curtains and she leaned out and shut the window. "I'm fine, Matilda." She answered finally. "I think I'll go to bed now. Thank you."Matilda nodded, but she remained standing beside the bed. With the way she wringed her hands nervously, Aurora knew something was troubling the maid. "Is everyth
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 18: You're different
Aurora woke up the next morning feeling like hell. After tossing and turning the entire night without getting much sleep, she had managed to fall asleep in the early hours of the morning.Her thoughts were filled with the kiss she shared with Henry. When she dozed off, her dreams kept her awake, dreams where Henry came to her room and made love to her until she screamed his name to the stars. Thinking about it now made her blush and she covered her flaming cheeks with her hands. "Aurora, get a grip." She chided herself. Pushing the covers away, she jumped out of the bed and entered the bathroom. By the time she was done washing herself, Matilda had layed out fresh clothes for her and changed the bedsheets to clean ones. "Good morning, Rose." She greeted with a smile. "Good morning, Matilda." Aurora replied, going to stand beside her. "You seem to be in such a good mood.""I have you to thank for that." Matilda beamed. "This morning, beta Tyler came up to me and told me I've been
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 19: Hidden secret
Aurora noticed the way Henry stiffened beside her. "Is everything okay?" She asked tentatively. Henry stared at her silently for a few seconds before looking away. "Yes. I have to leave now. Make sure you stay with the maids. A few guards will go with you and bring you back."He pushed back his chair and walked out of the dining hall without another word. Aurora turned her worried eyes to Tyler who was just about to hurry after Henry. "Don't worry, Aurora." He assured her. "Everything is fine. The Alpha just has a few things he needs to take care of."Aurora wasn't convinced, and she clearly didn't like the fact that Tyler used her first name. No one said it better like Henry did, but that was the least of her worries. "Alright." She said finally. Tyler smiled reassuringly at her and hurried away. Left alone in the dining hall, Aurora was just about to head back to her room when Matilda and two other maids arrived. "Are you ready to leave now?" Matilda asked. "Now? I thought
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 20: The curse of the full moon
The public market was busier and more boisterous than Aurora imagined. Different shops filled with ornaments, clothes and lots more aligned in a perfect round circle, and at the centre was a water fountain, similar to the one in front of Henry's castle. The moment she stepped down from the carriage, the stares began. People stared at her openly, not even bothering to be discreet. They whispered, pointing at her, wondering who she was. As large as the kingdom was, everyone knew instantly that she was a stranger. Matilda noticed how uncomfortable Aurora looked and she gently took her hand in hers. "Come with me." She said with a reassuring smile. "And try to ignore everyone else. Soon they'll get used to you and go about their businesses."Aurora smiled gratefully and averted her eyes, slowly following Matilda. Grace and Loretta followed behind. They arrived at the first shop where jewelries were sold and Matilda cheerfully greeted the young male trader. "Hello Gregory.""My dear
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 21: The howl at midnight
Aurora jerked away suddenly and sat up on the bed. She looked around the room, wondering what had aroused her from sleep. The time on the bedside table showed that it was few minutes to midnight. How had she fallen asleep? She had taken a warm bath and Matilda had brought up a dinner tray for her. When she inquired of Henry's whereabouts, Matilda shrugged, saying she hadn't seen him. Aurora didn't think much of it. She thought Henry would come around to check up on her like he usually did before retiring to bed. She then ate her dinner silently, listening closely for Henry's approaching footsteps. Even after Matilda came to take the dinner tray away and bid her good night, Aurora still stayed awake. She thought Henry was working late, and he would knock on her door any minute. But after battling with sleep for an hour, she finally succumbed. Now she was awake, wondering if Henry came at all. Pushing the thick covers off her legs, she climbed out of bed and walked into the bathro
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She's Mine To Claim Chapter 130: Epilogue
Two Years Later... On the roof of the castle, Henry and Aurora lay cuddled in a warm blanket, staring at the full moon in the sky. The air was cool and the sky was alive with thousands of shimmering stars. Aurora lay on her side, with Henry spooning her. His hand lay curved on her large belly and he slowly caressed her baby bump, occasionally dropping kisses on her cheek. "Tyler is going to be a big brother soon." She whispered, placing her hand over Henry's. "He's going to be the best big brother." Henry replied. He leaned down and nuzzled her neck, breathing in her sweet scent. "You've been the best mother to him.""I promised Penelope I would take care of her child." Aurora said with a smile. "And I intend to keep that promise. I know I'll tell him the truth about his birth parents someday, but for now, he's mine.""Ours." Henry said, gently turning her around to face him. "He's ours.""Yes. Ours." Aurora smiled and her eyes closed as they shared a passionate kiss. A lot of ye
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 129: The end of everything
Many months later, the realm was back to normal. Shifters returned to Ashidore and everyone went back to their normal way of life. Ashidore was built again and it prospered more than before. The dead was buried and mourned and the injured received healing. But they would never forget the last war with the dragons. They would never forget the innocent souls that died that day. They would never forget how their Alpha sacrificed himself to save his mate and destroy the dragons. Aurora had been crowned Supreme Luna of Ashidore and she ruled the kingdom just as Henry would have wanted her to. But she knew her life would never go back to normal without him. It took her a whole year to move on and accept his death. She built a tomb and did a proper funeral for Tyler, Penelope, Henry, Shota and Nimueh, and every other shifter they lost. Most nights, she stayed beside Henry's grave, crying and wishing to the heavens that he would be brought back to her. She was a strict and just Luna, and
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 128: A willing soul
When Aurora arrived at the designated spot, she met a horrific scene. The entire forest was covered in flames. The bushes, tall trees and grasses were all burning brightly. Thick smoke coiled up into the dark sky and the heat was blistering hot. The entire lycans were scattered all around, bloody, burned and unconscious. The dragons continued their terror, wrecking havoc everywhere. Aurora's eyes darted around, searching for Henry. She found him lying a few meters away from her, surrounded by fire. "Henry!" She screamed, rushing over to where he lay. She didn't dare try to extinguish the flames because the last time she did, it affected her. Grabbing his arms, she dragged him away, over to a dry patch of grass. Then she knelt beside him and placed her head on his chest. She could feel his faint heartbeat meaning he was still alive, but barely. There were terrible bloody burns on the side of his face and chest, and unless he gained consciousness, he wouldn't be able to heal. "He
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 127: I'm not a coward
"Let me go Cade." Aurora cried, trying to dislodge herself from Cade's grip. The baby had woken up from the sound of her screams and was crying loudly, but all Aurora could think of was going back to help Henry. Without her, he and the other lycans were doomed. "Cade please..." She begged. [Forgive me Luna. I cannot disobey the Alpha's orders] Cade replied without stopping. "You don't understand." Aurora protested. "Henry is in danger. They are all in danger. Fighting against the dragon creatures is futile."[The Alpha knows this, which is why he wants you out of harm's way before he faces the creatures]Aurora felt like screaming out. He wasn't listening to her. "Cade I am your Luna! And it is only right that you listen to me! Put me down this instant. Now!"Cade tried to resist the order, but just as Henry used his Alpha voice on him, so did Aurora. He couldn't disobey the authority in her voice. He slowed down and gently lowered her to the ground before shifting back to his h
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 126: Battle with the dragon creatures
A few minutes later, Henry and Aurora met with Krino and the entire lycan warriors. The other shifters had been shared into three large groups and dispatched to different packs. They were instructed to inform the members of the different packs to build bunkers and hide away until the war with the dragons ended. All that was left were the lycans and a few shifters who stayed back to fight beside their Alpha. When Henry and Aurora arrived holding the baby, Krino and Cade noticed immediately that Penelope was not with them. "Where's Miss Penelope?" Cade asked. The other lycans then noticed that their late beta's mate was missing. Aurora didn't respond and just started crying softly. It was Henry who took a deep breath and told them how Penelope had passed away after birthing her son. The news hit them hard and a few looked away so the tears in their eyes wouldn't be seen. How many more would they lost? How many more would die just because two shifters were evil enough to set the d
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 125: Final kiss... Final touch...
Aurora jerked awake from sleep with her mother's name on her lips. It was daylight already. Henry was up, standing a few meters away from her, holding the baby. She watched him for a while as he stared down at the sleeping infant. She couldn't read his mind, but with the look on his face, she knew he was thinking about his beta. When Tyler died, Henry had felt the pain of loosing his beta and best friend. Though he didn't shed a single tear, she knew Tyler's death affected him immensely. She knew he was greatly hurt. Yet what was coming was even greater than Tyler's death, and she doubted if he would be able to bear it. The dream she had of her mother played back in her mind and she heard Kahlan's voice echo in her ears– 'Aurora the core of your magic lies in your soul, and that is the only thing powerful enough to destroy the dragons. You must use it.'She remembered the shock she felt when she realized what her mother meant. To destroy the dragons, she would have to sacrifice
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 124: You're stronger than you think
No! Aurora screamed the words within her, but her face remained frozen in shock. She could hear the cries of the baby at the back of her mind, loud and persistent, but all her focus was on Penelope's face. The entire word faded, the sound of the wind and the rustle of the trees. Everything went still as she stared at her friend. For a short moment, she thought Penelope would blink and stretch out her hands for her baby. She waited, hoping and praying. But as each second passed, Penelope's body turned completely pale and stiff, and her eyes turned glassy. Only then did Aurora move. She lifted a hand and placed it on Penelope's cheek, tracing the dried streak of blood. "Penny." She whispered. Tears spilled down her eyes silently as the thought registered within her. Penelope was dead. Her best friend was dead. She hadn't been able to prevent her vision from coming to pass. "I'm so sorry Penny" She sobbed, softly pulling down Penelope's eyelids so her eyes were closed. "I'm sorry I
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 123: Reign of terror
"PENNY!" Aurora screamed, rushing towards to the hole. All she could see was darkness, but she could hear Penelope's soft groans. "Penny can you hear me? Are you okay?" She asked repeatedly, waiting for an answer. After what seemed like an eternity, Penelope responded. "Aurora." She called out in shaky voice. "I'm right here Penny. Are you alright?""No. I... I think my water broke. And I think I might be bleeding too.""Just hold on. I'm going to get you out." Aurora said, hearing her friend cry softly. The castle was slowly crumbling as the flames consumed it entirely. She knew in a matter of seconds, the large building would collapse. She was at a loss of what to do. Calling to Henry for help was impossible because he wouldn't be able to go through the flames. And her strength was slowly diminishing. Her nose continued to bleed and she was beginning to feel dizzy with loss of blood and all the smoke around. "Moon goddess." She whispered in tears. "Please help us out of here
She's Mine To Claim Chapter 122: Immune to the dragon's flames
"HELP!" Penelope screamed out. She was curled into a tight ball at the edge of her room. Half of the room was destroyed by the flames and the fire kept advancing towards her. "HELP ME! PLEASE!" Her screams were drowned out by the roar of the flames as it licked up the entire room. The curtains and bed burned brightly, and the walls were slowly falling away. Seeing that there was no way out, she stopped crying out for help and just sobbed quietly. As she waited for death to take her, her mind went over everything that had happened minutes earlier. She assumed Aurora and Henry, along with all the other lycans had perished in the fire and all that was left was her. Hours ago when she first heard the roars and trembles, she made no move to find out what was happening. She had been too weak in the spirit, too tired, after the death of Tyler. All her energy was gone, her zeal for living too. But then her hand brushed her belly and she realized she had a reason to live. She was going t
