Serana POV.It was a sight to behold seeing all the dragons welcome Cyra home. These are her people too, more so now. It hurts my heart that there are no other phoenix’s. I still don’t know all my heritage or traditions. I will have to remember to find out all I can about my people, even if I am the last full phoenix. At least my kids will know of the heritage they share with me.I shift back from Bedelia as Joel hands me more clothes. I chuckle at him. His eyes are wide being surrounded by so many dragons. These creatures are larger than life in more ways than one.“You ok?” He asks me as we both watch all the dragons circle Ember as she stands beside Jaka. I’m not worried, as from what I have found out about dragons, is that they are inquisitive creatures and deeply protective of their families. I watch them as they move closer to her and sniff her, memorising her scent and she does the same. I smile softly at this. She will be ok here if she comes back.“Yeah, I guess.” I say as he
Serana POV.My eyes open and I push off the bed of the lake and kick my legs as hard and fast as I can. I breach the surface fast with a scream. My head thrown back.“SERANA!” I look towards the bank. Seeing Vilkas and Apollo with Joel and a few other people. Tears leave my eyes as I scream, my bones breaking as my back bows and I thrash. The darkness quickly spreading inside of me. When it stops. I breathe as my eyes roll. When I’m thrust up out of the water. Hovering above it. I feel the sludge move inside of me. I feel cold, so cold.I move slowly back down until I’m standing on the surface of the lake.“What is wrong with her?” I look at the person asking and I smirk as I take step after step on top of the surface, walking closer to the bank. I will kill this bitch for touching what is mine.“He is fucking her, Serana.” I look at the woman who has her hand on Vilkas’s arm. Vilkas shrugs her off with a growl and she steps back with her head bowed. No, he isn’t. I know my mate.I gr
Vilkas POV.It has been nearly three agonising weeks since Serana slipped into a coma. Cyra won’t leave my side, not that I want her to. We both sleep next to Serana and when I have to work Lara is with Serana and my mother.Serana has a feeding tube in her nose, and she is attached to monitors. The room looks like a hospital room. Her pale skin looks grey and her fiery red hair is dull. It kills me not knowing what happened and if she will ever wake up.“Baby, please, my love. You have to wake up. I can’t do this without you, and Cyra needs you. Please baby, just wake up.” Tears leave my eyes as I squeeze her hand, praying to Rhiannon that she will squeeze it back and open her eyes. But nothing. The only sound in the room is my sniffles and the steady beeping of the machine. Cyra is with my mother and Joel. She is worried, just like I am. She cries herself to sleep every night, and it breaks my heart to see.“We need you, my queen, please, baby. I love you. Wake up for me, wake up fo
Vilkas POV.The steady beeping and the little snores of Cyra are the only sounds in the room. It has been three months now since Serana fell into a coma. There have been no signs of her waking up since that day she opened her eyes.The elders nipped all rumours in the bud before they could take root and bloom. It just shows you they value their lives. I sigh as I kiss Cyra on her head and climb out of bed and head to the bathroom.Once I’m done, I go back to the bedroom and see Cyra laying on Serana’s chest as she strokes her little head smiling down at her. I have seen this image every day since she slipped into a coma.I move to the walk in and get dressed. Just as I’m putting my pants on, I gasp.“Mommy, you are awake?” I drop my T-shirt and rush out. My eyes are blurry with tears as I see Serana smiling at Cyra before she turns her head to face me.“Hello, my king.” I choke on a sob and slowly move towards the bed. I reach for her when she lifts her hand and I grasp it, feeling th
Serana POV.After watching Vilkas storm out of the room, I lean back and take a few deep breaths. How are we going to get through this?“When will it end?” I mumble as I rub my forehead and Valeria takes my hand in hers as she sits on the bed next to me.“Unfortunately, I don’t know. Ruling a kingdom and a realm is hard work, Serana. You both have been through so much, you more so than Vilkas. No-one would blame you if you chose to go home.” Is she serious right now?“I’m not going anywhere. Vilkas is my mate, and this is his realm. Don’t try to push me away because things are getting chaotic again. Even if he decides he doesn’t want me here, it is tough shit. I’m not leaving him or the people of this realm.” I say, looking right at her, and she smiles before looking down.“You are so much like your mother. She was the same. Even when she felt like giving up, she never did. She put everyone before herself. You are the same in that. You still need to rest, Serana. You don’t have long b
Vilkas POV.“No need to bow to me, Vilkas. Please, I thought it was time I came to see you in person, so to speak.” Rhiannon says with a slight chuckle, and I sit back down and wait for her to speak.“As you now know, I was the one who helped rid Xerxes from your mate. She is strong, but she couldn’t face him alone. All her energy was spent protecting your son. That is why I placed her in a coma. Bedelia and I battled him and broke the corruption. Xerxes is now gone and so is his corruption.” I breathe a breath of relief as I smile up at her.“Thank you Goddess. You have no idea how much I appreciate your help with dealing with this. The Dragon Realm will be eternally grateful for all you have done.” She shakes her head at me and sighs as she looks around the tower.“No, that praise should go to Serana and Bedelia. I only helped slightly. But that is not why I am here. You still have a way to go. There are some that don’t wish to see Serana or Cyra on the throne.” I growl at her words
Serana POV.As Lara and I walk through the marketplace, I can see the curious looks of some of the dragons. Some are really friendly and are too happy to help, whereas some look at me with disdain. I just look at them and raise an eyebrow at them.“You would think they would be grateful for what you did for them.” Lara says as she glares at the ones who are showing hostility. I chuckle at her.“Some of them see me as an outsider and a threat to the throne. They are right. I am a threat, and they will learn that soon enough.” I say as I hold my head high and glare at each of them, and I know Bedelia is on the surface as we walk by.“Still, you know why we came here.” I say to her and she smiles at me before she winks at me.“I like this. Besides, can’t you read their minds?” I stop walking and look at her and chuckle at myself. Of course, I can. Damn baby brain.“Hold on to that thought.” I say as I look around and lock eyes with one of the dragons who snarls at me and I look her up an
Serana POV.I have been watching those around me, especially after the confrontation with the constipated bitch. I have noticed the people in the palace are wary of me and those who came with me.Lara has been keeping her eye on Emalia and the elders and has her evidence that they are planning to overthrow the throne and take Vilkas by force using drugs. When she told me this, I told Vilkas, and he is now watching and waiting but is being cautious.“Any word from Joel yet?” Lara says as we take a walk in the palace gardens. Cyra has not left my side and I know she is feeling the changes in the surrounding people.“Not, yet. It has been just over a week. I have a feeling they will put their plan in to action very soon. Have you spoken to Hyperion?” I say to her as we watch our surroundings for any listening ears.“Yes, he is ready, and so is Wesley. Just say the word and they will mobilise.” She says, and I nod my head.“We need to a find a way around the stone guardians that are guard
Serana POV.“Will you three just stop and get ready?” I call out from the kitchen into the living room, as the twins and Cyra are all fighting. Gods have mercy.The twins are now six, and Cyra is eight. Whoever said it is easy raising hybrids is a full of shit. These three are always arguing or fighting, and it is draining.“Mom, we were just playing.” Cyra says as she walks into the kitchen with the two trouble makers behind her. They smirk at me and I glare at them.“Well, I have been calling you to get ready for the past thirty minutes. Now move your butts or you will all be late.” I say as I usher them out and wait patiently for them to finish getting ready when Wesley and Shane enter with Penny.Wesley found himself a beautiful mate. She is great with Shane and he loves her like she is his mother. At first I didn’t like the idea but then I got to know her and she makes my boys happy so I didn’t burn her to a crisp.“Hey, momma.” I say to her as she waddles closer to me. She is du
Vilkas POV.Standing on the balcony as I look down on the Dragon Realm and I can feel the tension in the air. In a few hours, both the Dragon Realm and the Phoenix Kingdom will be merged.I smile before I look down and see Cyra standing beside me as she looks at the realm beside me. She is beautiful, it hard to believe that we created her and her brothers. All three of our hatchlings are beautiful. The twins are now crawling and are always following Cyra wherever she goes. She doesn’t mind; she is brilliant with them.“Daddy, everything will be ok.” She takes my hand in her small one and I squeeze it gently as she looks up at me with her green eyes.“Yes, sweetie, everything will be ok.” I pick her up and she sits on my hip in her pretty dress and her long black hair with her fiery streaks has been left down. I place my forehead against hers and she closes her eyes.“Are you excited?” I ask her and she looks at me and bites her lip and I feel the anxiety coming off her.“Yes, and no.”
Serana POV.“Ok, ok, I’m coming.” The screaming wails of the twins echo around the room as I step out from the bathroom. I move towards their cribs and, as soon as they see me, they both stop. Pouting, I raise an eyebrow at them. Yup, these two are little players. Now they are all smiles.“Your sister used to do this. I’m not falling for it.” I coo as I lean down to pick up Aero when I move to pick up Ajax. Moving with them both in my arms towards the rocking chair, I get comfortable.Placing Aero on my shoulder and Ajax across my lap, I unbutton my top to feed them. I have given up with a bra because they are always and I mean always hungry.Vilkas even latches them on when I’m sleeping or at least trying to. However, we have the routine down. The first week or two was difficult juggling the two of them, but we got there in the end.Cyra is absolutely in love with them and is always helping with them. I know that novelty will wear off soon, though, especially when they start moving.
Serana POV.We have been back at the Phoenix Kingdom now for a few days and it’s become more difficult to move to the point I want to cry.I grunt as I move to sit up against the headboard of the bed. Vilkas has been helping Hyperion finalise the details for the pack. I smile to myself that Wesley will finally get the title he deserves. He has been there with me from the beginning and he deserves the world at his feet and so does little Shane. We have the room in the territory to accommodate more wolves and their mates if need be, so it’s a win-win.Gods, I need to move; I feel stiff and yucky. I shuffle towards the edge of the bed and brace myself to stand up. As I do, my back crunches and I sigh. So good. I waddle, holding my bump to get to the bathroom.These two are pressed against my bladder and I constantly feel the need to pee. It’s not ideal. I was contemplating just living in the bathroom at one point this week. Between toilet breaks and napping. That is all I do. Bedelia is
Serana POV.Today we are making the trip back to the Phoenix Kingdom to prepare for the birth. I can’t wait to get home. It is hard being between the two places. Besides, I need to check on something that I have been working on secretly. Only Vilkas knows about my secret plan.We decided that after the birth we would return to the Dragon Realm for a short while and travel between as we finalise the merger between both.Wesley left two days ago to prepare the nursery at the palace in my kingdom. I trust him and I know he will watch over the kingdom while I’m running back and forth between realms.So the transition will be easier for all involved when we open the borders between the realms.Vilkas is leaving his father in charge until we return. We have a week before the birth and I’m shitting myself. I spoke to Lara and Valeria at great length about what will happen. We discussed the probability of a lava birth. Similar to a water birth, but in the lava pool. So that way, our hatchling
Serana POV.Twins! Twins! I can’t believe this. Vilkas came back around and still looks pale. Neither one of us knows what to say or do. It is still a shock.“Twins!” he says as he puffs his cheeks out as he huffs. His elbows are braced on his knees as he looks at the wall in complete disbelief.“Yes, Vilkas. Twins! But hey look, it will be fine. We have so much support. Besides, you are great with Cyra and yes, we only expected one, but we have two. One more won’t make a difference. We will be fine.” Yeah, we will be fine. I’m starting to freak the fuck out.“Yeah, we will be fine.” He turns to look at me with a grimace and I sigh as I push myself to stand up.“No point in worrying about it. It has happened, so we just have to prepare extra, that’s all.” I say more to myself than to him right now. I don’t know why he is grumbling it’s not him that has to push them out.Oh gods, I’m going to be torn apart by bringing our sons into the world. I stagger and sit back down.“Well, I see y
Serana POV.The past few days since I regained the memories have been hard. It is hard to forget, but Vilkas has been true to his word and whenever I drift off into space, he brings me back and we do something that replaces the reason why I drifted in the first place.Today we have an appointment to see our son and I’m excited to see him. Vilkas has been totally different from when I was pregnant with Cyra. Ok well that is a lie, he is behind me everywhere I go and in a way it is cute. He is always kissing and touching my bump.When we told the family, yes family, that I remembered certain things they understood but didn’t press for what I remembered and for that I am grateful. The only ones who know the truth are Vilkas and Lara. After all, Lara was there when my memories came back but she has said she won’t say anything and I appreciate that about her. She understands why.I’m sure the others would too, but the fewer people who know, the better. We went for a walk yesterday in the m
Vilkas POV.I pick Serana up in my arms and run with her towards the palace. Cyra is crying, but Joel takes her and follows behind me.“What happened?” Lara asks as I enter with a limp and unconscious Serana in my arms.“She remembered Pascha and Samara. Her memories must be coming back.” Lara’s eyes widen as I place Serana on the sofa and Lara looks at me.“Everyone but Vilkas, out.” She commands and everyone leaves. She drops to her knees and chants something I watch as her hands glow light blue and white. He presses her hands on either side of Serana’s head and I look up and see the memories look jumbled when I watch as each one evaporates and Lara gasps.“What is it?” I ask and she looks at me, her eyes white.“Serana is rejecting the memories. She doesn’t want them.” How can she do that? Is that even possible?“How?” I ask and she looks at me before looking back at the memories that are fading. But not all the memories are fading, only the ones she doesn’t want to remember. I wat
Serana POV.Entering the kitchen, the chatter dies down and I begin to feel nervous as all eyes turn to us. Sensing my distress, king Vilkas squeezes my hand in reassurance and nods his head as we enter the kitchen, Cyra bouncing around as she shows everyone her hair and points at me.“My mommy did them. I love them like I love my mommy and daddy.” She nods her head, letting everyone know her true feelings, and I smile gently at her.“Serana, what would you like to eat?” A woman with blue snake-like eyes asks me and I look at Cyra, who comes closer to me and takes my hand and draws my attention to her.“Mommy, that is Nanny. Nanny is daddy’s mommy. Like you are mine. Nanny makes the best pancakes. You should try them.” Her green eyes shining and I chuckle at her and nod my head at her.“I think I will. Thank you, Cyra, my sweet little girl.” I say as I caress her cheek and she giggles before she pulls me towards the island and helps me sit down. The tension in the room is something el