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Rykor's POVI narrowed my eyes, trying to make out the figure stepping out of the shadows. As she moved closer, the faint light revealed the familiar face of my great aunt, Elara. Despite her wizened appearance and frail form, there was an undeniable energy about her, an aura of power that commanded respect."Elara," I acknowledged, my voice tinged with a mix of surprise and curiosity. "What brings you here?"Elara was one of the oldest in my pack. Many thought that she was crazy, but I had known her my whole life and knew that she was a woman of great power and wisdom. She hardly ever came indoors. She believed that living out in nature was how power grows stronger in someone. She was my father's aunt and taught him everything he knew about magic.She chuckled softly, the sound echoing through the empty library. "Your troubled heart called to me, child. It seems that the weight of the world rests heavily on your shoulders."I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "It's Nikita. Ther
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Nikita's POVThe cold morning light filtered through the grand yet haunting stone fortress that was my home. It was a silence that I craved yet detested, a constant reminder of the lineage I bore and the life that had been thrust upon me. I moved through the dimly lit hallways, my footsteps echoing eerily.I was heading to my father's office—a place that held the lingering presence of his iron rule—when a familiar face appeared from the shadows. Yuri, my father's trusted beta and now mine, emerged with a look of concern etched on his rugged face."Alpha," he began, his voice low but clear. "Rykor tried to enter the kingdom this morning. He didn't seem very happy about being sent away."My heart skipped a beat, but my face remained impassive. "Thank you for letting me know, Yuri," I said, maintaining my stoic facade.He gave a tight nod but continued, something stirring in his eyes. "It never should have come to this, you know. You shouldn't have played into his games in the first plac
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Rykor's POVI left the library after hours of poring through ancient texts. The world outside had long since succumbed to darkness, with the only light coming from the silvery glow of the moon. My head spun with new information and questions about Nikita. Could her curse indeed end on its own?My thoughts were abruptly interrupted when I collided with someone on the narrow path leading to the palace."Sorry! So sorry," the man mumbled hastily, his hood pulled low over his face. Instinctively, I reached out, steadying us both.“It's fine,” I began, but a sudden realisation stopped me mid-sentence. This man didn’t carry the scent of any of my pack members.My hand shot out, gripping his arm firmly. “Who are you?” I demanded, my voice a low growl.The man's eyes widened in fear, and he tried to pull away, but I tightened my grip, yanking the hood from his head. Recognition jolted through me—it was the rogue Nikita had been with last night.Anger flared up inside me. “Did Nikita send you
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Nikita's POVI stood in the doorway, my heart pounding as I took in the scene before me. Yuri’s so-called “party,” a mockery of what used to be sacred ground, was in full swing. The room overflowed with laughter, the clinking of glasses, and the hollow echoes of deceit.With a deep breath, I stepped forward, feeling the weight of a thousand stares settle upon me. The loyal pack members, some of whom had once sworn fealty to my father and me, now cast curious, untrusting glances.Yuri lounged on my father’s grand chair with an air of nonchalance. As soon as he saw me, he leapt to his feet, fear overtaking his face. “Nikita, how?”Walking in further, the crowd parted like the Red Sea. The room was filled with an uneasy silence, the kind that creeps under your skin and settles like a heavyweight in your stomach. Each step I took was deliberate and calculated. I could see Yuri's confidence eroding with every stride I made toward him.Slowly, deliberately, I began to take off my gloves.
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Nikita's POVMy body ached with the memory of the whip, the marks on my back throbbing with each step. The energy expended to reclaim my kingdom had drained me, but I wouldn’t allow the pain to show. Weakness was not an option.Opening the door to my room, I moved across the room, slipping silently into the bathroom. The cold tiles bit at my feet, grounding me in the present moment. Rykor's jacket, which had protected me from the chill, now felt like a vestige of vulnerability as I slipped it off. Wincing, I caught sight of the wounds crisscrossing my back in the mirror. The pain was a relentless, searing presence.Swallowing the rising wave of distress, I stepped into the shower. The first droplets of water felt like hot needles on my skin, but I forced myself to hold still as the stream cascaded over me. Blood mixed with water, swirling down the drain in ominous red trails. I leaned my head against the cool, tiled wall, closing my eyes.Images of my mother’s face flashed in my mind—
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Rykor's POVAn unfamiliar but soothing sense of contentment accompanied the journey back to my kingdom. Despite the tension and unresolved issues, I couldn’t help but smile. My encounter with Nikita had rekindled a fire within me—a fire that burned brighter with hope and determination.As the palace loomed into view, I spotted Thorne waiting at the entrance, his sharp eyes immediately locking onto me. He didn't miss the subtle change in my demeanour."Alpha," Thorne greeted, scepticism lacing his tone. "You look... pleased. What happened?"My grin widening. "Unexpected progress," I replied, the joy in my voice undeniable.Thorne’s eyes narrowed, clearly puzzled by my uncharacteristic optimism. "Progress? How so?"I took a moment to relish the confusion on his face. "You were right, Thorne. I believe she is my mate, and I'm finally getting through to her."Thorne looked taken aback, struggling to wrap his mind around my words. "Nikita? The Luna of Death? Your mate?""Yes," I affirmed,
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Nikita's POVSitting in my throne room, I waited for the arrival of lian and the ones who had chosen to come with him. The room was dimly lit, the flickering torches casting eerie shadows on the stone walls. My mind wandered to the events of the past few days. Yuri's betrayal still lingered in my thoughts, but I pushed it aside. Today was about solidifying my pack and ensuring our future.The heavy oak doors creaked open, and a guard stepped inside. His face was serious, his posture rigid. "Alpha Nikita, the rogues have arrived. There are many of them."I nodded, maintaining my composure. "Send them in."The guard hesitated, a flicker of concern crossing his eyes. "Alpha, I don’t think that is wise. It would be best if you went to greet them personally."I was about to argue, to assert my authority, but I saw the sincerity in his eyes. Sighing, I rose from my throne. "Very well, lead the way."He led me through the grand hallways, and as we approached the entrance, I could hear the mu
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Nikita's POVRykor jumped down from the window sill and walked towards me with an ever-present confidence that both irritated and intrigued me."I came here to have you lift my ban from your pack," he stated. He then added, "I'd also like it in writing."I rolled my eyes, the request a triviality in contrast to the chaos of recent days. "If your ban was still active, you wouldn't have your head anymore," I retorted, turning towards the door, eager to put distance between us.Rykor followed, his boots echoing against the cold stone floors. "You've always got to make things so dark and gloomy," he commented, his tone nonchalant yet probing.I stopped, facing him with a gaze that could cut steel. "I don't have time for your childish games today, Rykor. If you're only here for trivialities, then leave."His expression changed, turning more serious. He stepped in front of me, blocking my path. "I came to check on you and see how your wounds are healing."Surprised by the concern in his voi
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Rykor's POVMy cries reverberated through the air, each scream a visceral wail of helplessness and fury. “Nikita!” The word tore from my throat, slicing through the cacophony of voices and chaos around me. But nothing seemed real, nothing tangible except the image of Nikita's unmoving form on the cold, harsh ground. Pain speared through me, raw and unforgiving, as if her injury was mirrored in my heart.I thrashed against the guards' hold, instincts screaming to reach her. Hands gripped my arms, pinning me back, their voices an incomprehensible roar in my ears. Nothing mattered but the need to see her breathe, a flicker of life that would extinguish the darkness threatening to consume me.“Help her! Somebody help her!” I bellowed, my voice cracking with desperation. The Elder's voice cut through, a barrier of authority I couldn't breach. "Enough! No one touches her!"Rage erupted within me like a wildfire, igniting violence in my veins. I fought with every ounce of strength, clawing
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Nikitas PovI stood there, watching Yuri come rushing towards me, his sword ready to end my life. I didn't flinch or move; it was a decision I had made. If dying by his hand meant my pack would be safe from the chaos and destruction he course, then so be it. The bite of fear was absent, replaced instead by a serene acceptance of my fate.Yuri's scream echoed in the air as he made one final leap. Time seemed to slow, his approach taking eons. I closed my eyes, waiting for the cold kiss of steel and the subsequent void. The strike connected with a disturbingly soft sound, a sharp, searing pain slicing through my torso. Reflexively, I let out a gasping breath, opening my eyes to see the sword penetrating through me. It was surreal, like watching someone else succumb to their destiny.The blood that welled forth wasn't red but a deep, tar-like black. The curse. It seemed to mock every iota of ordinary life, even now. I glanced down, seeing Rykor pinning Yuri to the ground, fists raining d
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Rykor's povI sat there listening to Iian speak with a conviction that pulled at the threads of my own heart. Every word he said resonated with the truth I'd come to understand about Nikita. Her curse was her burden, but she bore it with a grace most would never recognize. A light flickered within her despite the shadow of her curse, and it was that light I found myself drawn to.As Iian finished speaking, his loyalty unwavering and raw, I realised there was a shift in the room. The crowd, once baying for Nikita's blood, now murmured with confusion and uncertainty. The Elders, perched in their positions of power, leaned back, absorbing the weight of Iian's testimony. Yuri's mouth twisted into a sneer, a snake coiled and ready to strike, yet Iian didn't flinch."If you sentence my Alpha to death today," Iian started again, the weight of his words sinking into every corner of the room, "then you will need to do the same to me. Because I promise you, I will make you pay for this injustic
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Nikita’s POV: "Very well then," his voice cut through the tension, rubbing the bridge of his nose with weariness. "Nikita Dalbullas, you have been called upon by the council to account for your actions and those of your fathers."I sat motionless, listening as he continued, the words like stones thrown into the quiet sea of the chamber."We have reviewed all your father's records," he said, anger shadowing his voice. “Alongside the documents presented today. There are reports from your own pack members listing the changes you have implemented. Yet…” He paused, looking directly at me, his eyes darkened with judgment. "The crimes you have committed are too severe to ignore. Despite the improvements in your leadership, you have continued to break our laws."The sudden creak of doors echoed through the room, and I turned instinctively. What I saw made my heart sink. Iian and other rogues I had welcomed into my pack were being forced into the room, iron shackles on their wrists, the clank
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Nikita's POVThe iron cuffs, cold and unforgiving, chafed at my wrists as I sat in the dimly lit room. My eyes traced the intricate designs etched into the metal, memories of their purpose flooding my mind. The Elders’ guards had ushered Rykor away, putting him into another room. I wanted to ask him about the book he had given them; every journal besides the one that I had kept had already been given to the elders, so what was written in the one he had given them?Time crept forward like a burdensome fog, each second a haunting echo that seemed to stretch into eternity. The weight of my fate pressed heavily on me. I hated waiting, not knowing what was to become of me. Finally, after what felt like hours, the door creaked open, an Elder stepping forward. “Nikita,” his voice boomed. “We are ready for you now.”My heart raced as I stood and followed him down the corridor I wasn't scared, but I couldn't control it. Each step was a countdown to an uncertain destiny, the echoes in the hall
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Rykors povAs I emerged from the carriage, the crisp coolness of Elder City enveloped me. My eyes immediately caught sight of another carriage, the insignia unmistakable. Nikita was already here. My heart sank. I had hoped to reach the Elders before her, to plead her case, to argue that her past did not define her future. Her father's sins should not be her shackles.Without wasting another moment, I strode towards her carriage. The driver, a grizzled man with weary eyes, acknowledged me with a nod. “Where is she?” I demanded, urgency slipping into my voice."In the council chamber," he replied. "Been there for hours. The Elders are not treating her well; it doesn’t bode well for her."My pulse quickened as I dashed up the stone steps, each one feeling like an eternity. When I burst through the heavy oak doors, my gaze immediately fell upon her. Nikita was seated on a rough wooden bench, her eyes cast downward, fixed on her cuffed hands. Her cloak covered her tremors of uncertainty, a
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Nikitas pov I turned on my heel, and there he was—Yuri. His face had barely changed since the last time I saw him, the same predatory glint in his eyes, the same smirk poised to taunt. I felt my heart thud heavily against my chest, an instinctive response, a reminder of the hatred lying dormant but never forgotten."Yuri," I said, my voice carrying the chill of winter past. Just the sound of his name seemed to scrape against my soul, dredging up memories I'd fought to bury.He started toward me, his steps deliberate, eyes roving as though he were cataloguing every aspect of my discomfort. "This look suits you," he taunted, his gaze lingering on the iron kissed by the shadows of my cloak.A stirring of dread rippled through me, but I stood firm, defiance simmering beneath my skin. "I don't need my hands to kill you," I replied, each word tempered with steel.Instead of retreating, Yuri laughed, the sound echoing like shards of glass in the empty hall. "We've been here before, Nikita.
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Nikitas pov As dawn began to drape the horizon with its gentle light, I found myself cloaked in solitude, nestled within the carriage that would escort me to the Elders' city. The rhythmic clatter of the wheels against the cobblestones was a soundtrack that matched the tumultuous cadence of my thoughts. I preferred to travel alone, with no guards, not even Iian by my side. This was a journey I had to undertake without them. After all, there was little sense in dragging others into the focal point of my fate—a fate heavy with the sins of my father.The outline of the Elders' city emerged intricately against the morning light. I clutched my father’s journal tightly under the folds of my cloak. Its presence was both a source of comfort and a haunting reminder of the legacy I had inherited. My father had managed to evade justice for the crimes he committed, shaping me into a creature burdened by the weight of his misdeeds. Yet, the irony remained—I would come to answer for his sins, to f
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Nikitas pov I sat there, the journal trembling in my hands, as Rykor's presence hovered like a storm cloud ready to break. The air was thick with unspoken tension, a silent acknowledgment of the darkness that lingered within these stone walls. My father's last words echoed in my mind, unravelling decades of pain and regret that had been woven into the fabric of my existence."Nikita, are you ready for us to start taking the journals and having them loaded?" Iian's voice cut through the air, a gentle reminder that time was slipping away. I could see the worry etched in his face, a depth of concern that threatened to reach me through the steel-enforced walls I'd built around my heart.Before I could respond, Rykor's voice, full of urgency, interjected. "You can't let her do this, Nikita. The Elders will not be kind once they read all of this."The weight of Rykor’s plea pressed on me like a boulder teetering on the edge of a cliff. I met his gaze, holding my ground, not letting any sig
