Adiyan’s POVXynathius stood before me but seemed extremely distraught and even saddened. I ignored his half-cooked greeting and jumped to the point. “What did you do to her?” If I could bore a hole into him with just my eyes I would have done that by now. “Come inside and we will talk?” he requested, there was this sorrow deeply embedded in his swirling black eyes. He pointed towards the door of what I was guessing was his house. I glared at him for a while before slowly walking forward as he opened the door for me. We stepped inside the warmth-filled home and it screamed of Karica. Looking around I could tell this was her house, her taste. A comforting sensation filled me to be this close to her again. “Hey! I am glad you are here. Thanks for coming man,” Kilran had gotten up from one of the sofas and approached me. We hugged. “I will always come when it involves her,” I straightforwardly stated not caring for anyone’s reaction. I was introduced to another man, their king Tha
Xynathius’s POVSeeing that pendant opened whole new possibilities. Every instinct in my body screamed that this indeed was the same key Karica had told me about. She must have seen it with him. Karica trusted him and it was only going to be a matter of time before I would have to build the same trust and show him what I had never even done with my people.I mind-linked Kamryn and told him to keep everyone away from the house. Thadieus had an urgent call so he left with Shaline with the promise of returning the next day. Asking Adiyan to wait I rushed upstairs to fetch the Tome of Prophecy I kept hidden in a special compartment. I had that made when our house was built. Opening the door, I was hit by her mesmerising scent that still lingered in our room. All those emotions I was keeping hidden came crashing down on me and my knees shook. I closed my eyes, my hand tightly clutching the doorknob as I slowly exhaled. Hoping I could let out those crippling feelings too. Burying the m
Vildus’s POVKarica was more than everything I had hoped for. Not only was my mate extremely beautiful but also exquisite, as she settled into the bathtub I observed her tattooed back. What a brave mate I had, how she had embraced her scars. Sudden pride surged through me as I stripped and joined her in the bathtub. Adjusting her between my legs, I began to thoroughly wash her, cleansing her from the scent of that runt. Her body reacted to the slightest of my touches and I fully wanted to own her. But she wasn't ready for that, her mind was under my control and pushing her any further would wreck her permanently. I would take my sweet time corrupting her until she would stop resisting me. There was going to be no escape from me, the sooner she understood the quicker all her miseries would end. Resistance against my mind control was futile. My hands explored every inch of her ravishingly creamy skin, especially the softness between her thighs. Her head rolled on my shoulder and h
Karica’s POVThe fog from my mind lifted slowly and every emotion began to flit back into me. I blinked letting my senses settle and the nightmare I had been submerged in became worse. Tied securely on a bed from my ankles and wrists, I had been dressed like a slut to fulfil his lewd kinks. My head was fixed in a position so I couldn't even look in any other direction but straight. My eyes found him standing right in front with a girl between his legs and a boy undressing him. The rage that torrented through me made me scream out. Disgust and abhorrence had new names for me today and those were, Vildus. As all the memories of the past day flashed before me. All his disgusting touches, the way he fed on me, sickened me to my stomach. “You bloody asshole, untie me,” I screamed, having to have found my voice as I struggled with cuffs and chains holding me down. The tears of frustration were building up inside of me. Those cold satanic eyes of his squeezed shut at my words and when h
Xynathius’s POVThe haunting words of the prophecy hammered into my brain again and again. She had three mates, it was clearly stated. Even that abomination, Vildus was her mate. How could Selene be so cruel as to pin her with someone like him? Although the prophecy revealed we would have some long-sought peace I knew none of us was going to emerge victorious. Two out of three of us were going to die and Karica was going to be left heartbroken. I knew I would go to any length to keep her safe, even if that meant dying I wouldn't even hesitate. The real question was who was going to survive? I would be damned if it was Vildus. The rage was consuming me as I lay down on my bed and stared at the ceiling of our room.Her scent was fading from our space but it still lingered, her clothes in the cupboard would be rich in it. ‘I wish we could have our mate back in our arms. This emptiness she has left behind will never fill,’ Zilver whined in my head and I couldn't agree more. ‘Let’s ju
Romello’s POVOur master had finally gotten his mate and it was monumental in the plans he had for vampires. I could sense his mate was strong, she had this air about herself which demanded respect. I was asked to help carry out a complete ancestral DNA test and blood test. So I brought the doctor who my master had hired in case of emergencies along and went to their room. Knocking on the door we waited. “Enter,” the voice of our master boomed from the room. Opening the door we quietly made our way inside. Our master was waiting beside his mate as she was seated comfortably on a wingback chair. Her eyes seemed a bit hazy as she smiled at us. It showed that she was under his mind's control, she mustn't be very genial so far. “Good morning, I hope you are having a pleasant time,” the doctor greeted them. He had been working for us for quite some time now and understood our ways. “We are, I need these results as soon as possible,” Master instructed while turning his attention towards
Karica’s POVSharp stinging pains from being clawed by that vicious creature woke me up. As my mind registered what Vildus had done, I shuddered at his cruelty. Vampires were indeed vile creatures. There was no doubt in my heart that Vildus was incapable of showing mercy and my body jolted at the thought of getting raped or birthing a child with him. I missed Xynathius and my baby girl, tears leaked from my eyes as I lay on that bed helplessly, broken and in pain. I desperately wanted to hold my little Minerva. “How the tables have turned. You wanted me dead and now look at you,” Xui Lin’s sneer sounded loud in my ears and I turned my head to find her sitting nearby. I had thought of her as a friend at some point. She disgusted me, two-faced people always did. “At least I never stabbed someone in the back,” I countered, holding abhorrence and making sure she saw it. She leaned closer, her repugnant breath and wrinkled face were right above my face. “Be grateful our Master wants y
Xynathius’s POVWe were heading to the East Continent for a meeting with Witch Queen Mera and the vampire lord called Byron. Alliances would be formed or it could end in disaster, a war would ensue if no verdict was reached. Adiyan accompanied us while his grandmother stayed behind, just in case vampires decided to do something outrageous again. The hardest part was leaving Minerva behind. With Karica gone, she didn't want me to be out of her sight. She played with Adiyan and had quickly become attached to him but he was also going with us.“Don’t worry, Melsine and I will keep her safe,” Mom patted my shoulder as I watched the tiny figure of my sleeping bundle of joy. “Call me, in case she gets too cranky. I will try to wrap it up and return as soon as I can,” I told Mom and bent down to kiss my daughter’s head. My heart bled at the prospect of leaving her behind. “Take care, son. I hope you succeed and return with our Luna.”Mom and I hugged and she sniffled. She was never an em
(Three years later) Author’s POV “Mommy! look, butterfly.” Minerva pointed to the blue butterfly that was slowly flapping its wings over the multitude of flowers. The apple pendant rested peacefully around her neck. Karica sat on the fresh grass and happily watched her four-year-old daughter play in the small meadow that used to belong to the witches of Black Forest. Most of them were buried nearby after Vildus’s attack had killed them. Including two of her mentors, Gwardia and Arasia. The efforts of reconciliation had failed between her and Xynathius and she had moved here two years ago. He visited every week to meet Minerva and carrying hopes that Karica might decide to return but she never did. This place calmed her down, she could sense powerful magic running deep into the very ground and air. It pulled Karica and Minerva too. Her daughter was already showing early signs of possessing magic and this place helped channel that in a peaceful environment. The protection charm
Karica’s POVReturning to my former pack and going on a limb to talk to the man I thought was my father all my life, was not easy. With my state of mind, I just wanted to get this over with and he needed to hear me out. Kaina was overjoyed to see me and so was Selia. We hugged and sat down to talk. “We were so worried about you. It was a relief when news of your return arrived.” Kaina held me close and I sat with my head resting on her shoulder. Selia was holding my other hand. “Yes, indeed. And Kilran told me about Adiyan. I am sorry your friend is gone,” Selia sympathetically said not knowing he meant so much more to me and I was no more afraid of talking aloud about him. “He was also my mate. I am a part witch and so was he. Adiyan was the best thing to happen to me and I lost him because I didn't value him enough.” I spoke my truth and both girls were a bit taken aback. Two mates were unheard of and I didn't want to burden them with the likes of Vildus. He was no mate to me.
Karica’s POVHow I made it from the cemetery to his home was all blurry. Xynathius held me all along but he didn't say much and if he did, I didn't remember. His family was kind enough to let me go to his room. I slowly opened the door and lingering whiffs of his scent blanketed me. I paused, closed my eyes and got hold of my emotions. Flicking on the light switch, I let my eyes roam his sanctuary for one last time. Everything was immaculately laid out, neat and in its place. His bed, where we had cuddled so many times. His gaming area, where we had endlessly played video games. His closet filled with his clothes, ones he would never get a chance to wear again. I traced my fingertips on everything he had owned while heavily sighing. The empty feeling in my chest grew. The echoes of his laughter still persisted from the moments when he used to tickle me. All that was just reduced to his loving memories. Stepping closer to his bed, and there between his pillows, I found the wolfie st
Karica’s POVXynathius’s words were like gasoline on my already raging self. The loss of Adiyan had torn my heart into so many pieces that I couldn't put them back together anymore. Every breath was torture for I was reminded of him. I had no clue how to cope with such stifling emotions. Barely holding on and now this revelation further shattered me. Adiyan had felt me, he had reached out to me but Xynathius never even gave me an option to choose. He knew I would choose him. I silently shook my head at Xynathius so disappointed. He had not only taken my free will he even snubbed my rights to choose my mate. His presence and scent which should soothe me in such a moment was nothing but torture. “Because I am selfish when it comes down to you. I wanted you all by myself. It was wrong, I admit it but I was desperate. Sharing you was something I could never do.” His words blazed me and I flipped. All the pent-up anger inside me emerged like a poisonous snake and bit him. “It was not y
Xynathius’s POVVildus was gone from our lives as well as our world but so was Adiyan. The prophecy was completed and fulfilled, leaving my mate broken. She wouldn't let go of Adiyan’s body, she wouldn't hear me, Laila or Zilver. Everyone had been shut out as she mourned the loss of her mate. I touched her shoulder letting her know I was there for her but she just sat there dazedly, staring blankly at his face. The guilt dug its tentacles deep into my heart. Adiyan was a better man than me in every aspect and he would have made an exceptional mate to her. Karica was right about him when she first met me. And yet he was gone and I was partially responsible. The guilt will never fade. I owed my life to him, he died protecting us and this was a kind of debt which couldn't be repaid. She bent down and kissed his lips and then his forehead. Her lips stayed there in a final goodbye as she hugged him to her chest, a scream and a tremorous wave of energy burst through her and hit us all
Karica’s POVThe most horrendous scream escaped me as my body jerked forward, the whole world blurring around me. All I could hear and focus on was Adiyan’s slowly beating heart. He was still alive but for how long?My own seemed to have been crushed under a boulder and there was only one thought on my mind. I had to save my mate. I slowly watched Vildus reaching out to him, the time seemed to be progressing at a snail’s pace for me. Vildus was about to slit his throat. “Noooo,” I cried out in desperation as a surge of spiked air with frozen thunderbolts shot out and were hurled in Vildus’s direction. His hollowed-out laugh erupted and clung to my sides as he disintegrated into bats and tried to fly away again. “No, you won't,” I screamed out with all the disgust and rage I carried. Halting, I converged my hands together, the blackened energy I carried inside rushed out in gigantic swirls and wrapped themselves around Vildus’s bats like writhing snakes. This was my piled-up hate f
Karica’s POVAdiyan’s words took away my ability to form words. The blood in my veins stood frozen at his revelation. ‘Mate?’ We were also mates, but how? I was already mated to Xynathius. How could I have two mates? Or if I was to believe Vildus’s claims. Three. It didn't make sense but it never did when it came down to me. Two years ago hybrids didn't exist as well and here I was. No, cross that out. I was a tribrid with a vampire gene in me as was revealed yesterday. Both of us shared the element fire and among witches, having the same basic element raised one’s chances of ending up as mates. Now it was becoming abundantly clear. The attraction I felt for Adiyan. Why I never forgot him even after finding Xynathius. How a part of my heart seemed to have been crushed the day I left Adiyan. Why I thought of him when I was wrongly accused and imprisoned. He was mine too and I was his. And here he was to prove it. I had so many questions to ask him but circumstances were not favou
Xynathius’s POVThe continuous blasting of spells by our witches resulted in burning away the cloaking spell and the dismal-looking castle came into full view. Howls of victory went around as witches cheered. Adiyan seemed proud of himself as I saw him running towards the castle. He was going for Karica. As much as I wanted to, I needed to hold the ground here and lead everyone. We fought the hellhounds keeping them away from the witches when Vildus released his army. It had mind-controlled humans which were nothing short of zombies. Their eyes were dazed as they slowly walked towards us. ‘Don’t kill the humans,’ I mind-linked my group as we tore apart the hellhounds. Witches and vampires followed the humans but their number was not too big. I saw Xui Lin taking charge and Aegir growled beside me. ‘She is mine,’ his angry voice floated through the mind-link. ‘Bring her down, but be careful,’ I advised while dodging a spell from one of the witches. Aegis leapt towards her while sh
Karica’s POVAll my thoughts and feelings were jumbled up, turning me into an emotional wreck. Hearing that the man who turned out to be my biological father actually tried to help me.When Vildus wrenched his heart out, it hurt. It made me wonder how different the situation would be if we didn't live in a dystopian society but an ideal one. I would have a loving father and so much suffering could be avoided. But that was not the reality, this was where I tearily watched my biological father lying dead in his pool of blood. Vildus grabbed my arm and steadied me. “Let’s go, we need to leave, this place is no longer safe.” His eyes flashed with anger but before he could take me anywhere, the whole castle shook as if something like a cannonball had hit the castle walls. “Damn witches! They are here” Vildus growled in annoyance. When Xui Lin came running, her face aghast and her horrible hair flying in all directions. “We are under attack, they found us and are trying to bring down t