Vilkas POV.“Serana, for the last time, you are not going to war.” I have sounded like a broken record for the past few days, ever since Lara summoned that sword. To say I was pissed off is a monumental understatement. I was fucking enraged. Enraged that the bitch had the sword the whole fucking time.“Vilkas, I’m going. I will not let him come for her. It ends here. For once, I just want to live in peace. I don’t want to always be fighting. I have done enough of that since I was a child. Please, let me do this.” She pleads with tears swimming in her eyes.“I’m sorry, my love.” I walk to her and hug her, holding her in my arms. “I will not allow you to go. I need you here, where it’s safe. Let me do what I’m supposed to do. Let me protect you are our hatchling, plus our people. Please, my love, I can’t fight knowing you are in danger. Let me do this.” I stroke her hair as I hold her.“I will be ok. Please Vilkas. I have as much, if not more, reason to fight him. For 21 years, I believ
Serana POV.Hearing the small snores coming from Vilkas, I move slowly to get out of bed. I look at him and look towards the door. I take a small breath in and grab a bag and throw clothes inside.“Serana, what are you doing?” Bedelia asks, and I ignore her.“I’m sorry, my love.” I whisper as I give one last look at my sleeping mate. When I move towards the balcony and jump over the railing and freefall as Bedelia shifts and we pull up and fly high into the clouds so no-one can see us.“This is a bad idea and you know it.” She hisses at me. As she tries to turn us around but I pull back.“We need to do this. We will burn the kingdom to the ground. When Vilkas gets there, it will be easier for them.” I say and she grumbles about we are all going to die. I roll my eyes at her. She clearly loves this plan and has forgotten we are fucking immortal.“Shut up and get us to that portal before the rest arrive. We will attack Xerxes and his kingdom.” She doesn’t reply as we approach the neutra
Vilkas POV.Feeling the pain in my chest, I choke as I turn my head and see Xerxes pulling the sword from Serana’s back. My eyes widen as I shout her name.I stagger to my feet, clutching my chest, and try to run towards her. Stumbling over dead bodies, I land on my knees beside her. Tears blur my vision.“No, no, you never listen. Stay awake. Come on Serana, stay awake.” I panic with shaking hands. I put my hand over her heart and she looks at me crossed eyed as she smiles, blood leaving the corner of her mouth.I hear a scream and look up and see Xerxes has Lara by the throat. Serana places a bloody hand on my face and I look down at her and she chuckles.“Have you forgotten my love? We are immortal.” I blink at her words. Seriously? I knew that, but still seeing her like this made me panic.She sits up and spits blood from her mouth. I watch as she crawls forward. When she stops, her back arches before she is thrown back, her arms out behind her and her head back. A silent scream c
Serana POV.Do you ever just lay on the grass and look at the sky? Watching the fluffy white clouds taking different shapes, birds flying free. Calm, tranquil. That is until you hear a voice, pulling you away from your relaxation.“Rana, Rana, come on.” I turn my gaze to Joel, who is approaching from the side.“Yes, Joel. Can’t you see I’m cloud watching?” I say as he gets closer, his shadow covering my face and blocking my view.“And can’t you see you can’t get up?” Damnit!“Yes, fine. I came out to just sit and thought it would be a great idea to lay down.” I say when he rolls his eyes and grabs my outstretched arm and helps me stand.It has been four months since we went to the Fae realm. At that time, my bump has just popped out and I mean literally overnight. Seriously, I’m not lying.It was funny going to bed with a barely visible bump and I woke up the next day, rolling like a turtle stuck on my back. The baby moved and now, boom bump!“How long have you been stuck? Why didn’t
Serana POV.Since my brief outburst, Vilkas has avoided me. Every time I have gone to speak to him, he walks away. He has been going out early and coming back late. I don’t know where he goes or what he does. All I know is he isn’t cheating because I would feel it if he did. Doesn’t make it better, though. Yes, I’m insecure and I know I shouldn’t be, but I am.Tonight I am currently sitting in the dark sitting room waiting for him to come home and then we will have it out. I look at the clock and see it’s three in the morning. Where is he?I have tried to link him, but he has his walls up and I can’t get through to him. What if something has happened to him? What if he is hurt? No, I would feel that too. Where the fuck is he?My eyes begin to feel heavy, but I fight it and keep looking towards the door. You better get your ass home!I lean back and bring my legs up to get comfy. I lay there looking at the ceiling and close my eyes only for a moment.I wake up to someone gently shaking
Vilkas POV.Looking around the ruins that used to be my home. I’m hit with all the memories of my dragon family. I have decided I need to restore this place. Also to give Serana her space. I know she doesn’t understand that it is my nature as a dragon and a mate to be protective.But that day I could feel the heat of her anger and I knew I needed to back off. So yeah, I have done. I have felt her trying to push the link, but I ignore it.I know she wanted to speak to me, no doubt to apologise, but I don’t need her apology. I will give her space. I haven’t told her where I’ve been going because I want to bring both her and our daughter here. My daughter will be part dragon and I want her to see our heritage.So I have been here restoring what I can.“Something is wrong.” Jaka mumbles. He has been moody ever since we flew here.“Everything is fine. It is just that you don’t like being a way from her. I’m the same Jaka, but we need to give her space. She is angry, don’t forget she is pro
Serana POV.Walking out of the volcano, I look down at our beautiful baby girl. Vilkas and I need to have a conversation about his whereabouts. I know he feels guilty that he wasn’t here. I can feel it through our bond. Yet, I push it away. I’m not angry. I’m just disappointed that he would run away when the issue could have been dealt with, yet he ran.“Serana.” I look over my shoulder and see the three of them standing not far behind me.“Yes.” I reply, looking at Vilkas, who looks nervous as he bites his bottom lip.“I’m sorry. I should have been here.” I sigh and fully turn and walk towards him.“We will talk about this when we arrive home. That is, as long as you don’t run away. I think there is more to what is going on than you are telling me. Let’s get her home first.” I say and he nods his head. I look at Lara and Hyperion and they both smile softly at me.I look down at our sleeping daughter and bring her closer to me as I run the tip of my nose gently across her cheek, breat
Vilkas POV.Here goes.“Wait, you are a king?” Serana asks me as she fully turns to face me. I nod my head and she looks shocked, her mouth open as she blinks.“Yes, I gave it all up when I followed Starci. I thought I was in love with her and her with me, but we know how that went.” I say with a nervous chuckle as I look at her, but she doesn’t say anything. She just nods in understanding.“The Phoenix Kingdom and the Dragon Realm have been allies since the dawn of time. That is how I knew your mother. Marcia was my best friend growing up. Our families would travel between the realms to spend time together. When I was still a prince. I made a vow to your mother that I would protect humanity as a guardian to this realm and to also protect the Bastian Royal Bloodline. Your father took your mother’s surname when they mated and married. Or so I believe.” I tell her and she chews the inside of her mouth.“I should have told you sooner and I apologise for that. I was ashamed of what I did.