Davina povI frowned, coming to an abrupt halt after walking for two hours nonstop. Dropping to my knees, I clumsily reached out for the ground, desperately hoping not to find the rock I had placed there an hour ago. But to my utter dismay, my hand brushed against it right where I'd left it."Fucking hell!" I groaned, running my hand through my hair in frustration as I sank onto the ground, trying not to break into tears.But how could I not? I was lost, hungry, and scared.I should've expected it to turn out this way, to be honest. Why? Because I was blind, and I didn't know this route well enough to navigate it easily. Hell, what was I even saying? The boundaries were vast and confusing. The last time I was here, I was just a kid—and I got lost with that boy.At least I wasn't alone then, but now I was in these eerie woods by myself. I wrapped my arms around myself, frowning as I stared into the blank whiteness that surrounded me.I should have at least agreed to eat the breakfast E
Davina povMy first thought that echoed in my mind was that I was going to die, and my initial instinct was to run—run as far away from here as possible. However, before I could move an inch, my body was roughly yanked and thrown to the ground.I groaned as I hit the ground, pain shooting through me like wildfire, but I couldn't dwell on it. Gritting my teeth, I immediately shot up to my feet, desperate to run. Yet again, I was held back, this time by the collar of my shirt.I gasped as the hand yanked me up, like I didn't weigh a thing. No matter how hard I struggled, I couldn't loosen the iron grip on my shirt. Desperate, I tried to slip out of the fabric to break free, but as if the person behind me anticipated it, an amused scoff echoed in the air.Before I could react, I was yanked back again and slammed to the ground for a second time.I gasped as my body hit the ground with a thud, darkness creeping at the edges of my vision. I struggled to stay awake—because if I lost consciou
Davina povI didn’t know how long I had been running, but by now, I was panting—barely able to breathe as I pushed forward toward the palace. I stumbled, tripping and falling along the way, but I didn’t stop. For some reason, I couldn’t.It took me about thirty minutes to reach the palace and when I did, I instantly froze when I heard sounds of footsteps and voices. Reacting quickly, I ran towards tree, hiding behind it before I could be seen.“Did you hear that the king's mate has gone missing and he ordered almost half of the guards to look for her” A gruff male voice said and I sucked in a breath as the voices drew nearer.Hades was looking for me?“Really? Even though since the king's mate, isn't she blind and wolfless. I still don't understand why he hasn't rejected her yet, if it was me I would have done that long ago, tsk”.“Shh. You better be careful and not let anyone hear you, or else you'd be in trouble but you are right, I agree. Though, I am a little jealous of those guar
Davina pov“Traitor! She’s a traitor! S-She poisoned the king’s drink with wolfsbane! I saw her do it!”My breath hitched painfully in my throat, and I struggled to breathe as confusion clouded my mind. My brain seemed to shut down, freezing me in place. I couldn’t move, couldn’t speak. I could only stand there, helpless, as she accused me. Everyone’s eyes were fixed on me in horror, backing away as though I were some kind of virus.“No. I wasn't the traitor. I wasn't trying to poison the king.”That was what I had wanted to say, to tell them, but before I could utter a word, the first accusation came.“P-poison the king! Oh my goddess, she was trying to poison the king with wolfsbane!” someone from the crowd yelled, and others gasped.“No wonder she ran away! She did it to escape! She ran away to avoid getting caught!” another exclaimed.“Oh goddess, you're right. How could she do such a thing?”I staggered back as their words pierced my heart, ringing in my ears.Stop it. Stop it. I
Davina pov"Draven," I called out, the name leaving my lips before I could stop myself. Before I could react, I heard him groan and stagger, coughing as he collapsed toward the ground.I gasped and quickly reached out to catch him, but his weight sent me crashing down with him, his hard body pinning me against the floor. A sharp pain shot through me, making me groan.Fuck. Are these people made of steel?I blinked, reaching back to rub my aching lower back, but then froze as his low, deep voice cut through the air, making my breath hitch.“Davina…”His voice snapped me out of my daze, and I quickly reached out to steady him. But before I could say anything, he coughed again—hard.I stilled.Blood.He was coughing up blood.I stiffened as I felt the warm liquid on me. For a moment, I sat there like a fool, frozen in place, until he coughed again for the third time—that finally snapped me out of it.“Draven, are you okay? Draven?” I asked, reaching out to touch him but he caught my hand
Davina povI ran. I ran. I ran.Wiping my tears with the sleeve of my shirt, I pushed forward with every ounce of strength I had, the echoes of the fallen ringing in my ears. The clash of swords against flesh, the agonizing, heartbreaking cry of Draven as he collapsed behind me—it all broke within.But no matter what I heard, I didn’t look back. I just kept moving. Even when I stumbled, I forced myself up, my legs burning as I ran toward the hunting grounds.“Get her! Don’t let her escape, you idiots!” The loud voices of the guards echoed behind me as I pushed forward. I didn’t know how I found the strength to outrun a dozen men, but somehow I was able to as I tried to get there before it was too late—before Hades drank the wolfsbane.“I’m sorry. I’m sorry… I promise to save him,” I muttered under my breath, taking a swift turn to the left.“She’s going to the hunting grounds. Quick, force the shift!” Immediately, I could hear the cracking of bones, followed by the loud sounds of paws
Hades pov“What?” I asked, staring at Felix in shock as my heart pounded heavily against my chest. My hands clenched into fists, my eyes narrowing, desperately hoping that whatever Felix had just said was some cruel joke. How dare he joke about something like this?After everything that happened in the hunting ground, the first thing I did was take Davina to my room to be treated by the pack doctor. I had wanted to stay by her side throughout the night and had strictly ordered that I was not be disturbed for any reason, no matter how urgent the situation was. But not long after, Felix had jumped through the window, disobeying my orders for the first time.Before I even had the chance to get angry and punish him for his disobedience, he dropped this bombshell on me.“Repeat what you just said,” I demanded again, my eyes narrowing into a dangerous glare as I stepped closer, towering over him. He remained on his knees, head bowed.“Beta Draven has been stabbed multiple times, and his con
Thorne pov“So what you’re telling me is that you failed? Is that it?” I asked, my fingers roughly teasing the hole of the sluts perched on my lap. Her head was thrown back, mouth parted, soft moans slipping past her plump pink lips.My head rested on my other hand as I looked down coldly at the three men kneeling before me, their heads bowed in submission, bodies slightly trembling under my cold, expressionless gaze.Nobody answered.The corner of my lips curled into a cold smirk as I quickened the pace of my fingers, letting the slut’s moans fill the quiet room.I watched as the two men—Ethan and Liam—shifted uncomfortably on their knees, struggling to keep their expressions blank, though it was hardly working. They were men, after all. They had desires, especially when faced with a naked woman begging to be fucked and ravished.My gaze shifted to Kian, a slow, wry smirk tugging at the corner of my lips as I observed him—the only man who seemed to be built differently. The only one
Davina pov.“How did he look? Can you describe his features—his hair color, the color of his eyes, the structure of his face? Can you describe everything to me?” I asked Eva, my voice more excited than I would have hoped, but I didn’t care right now. I needed to know. If her description of this Sebastian matched my Sebastian, then there was a high chance he was the one I had been searching for.A smile spread across my face at the thought—the joy of finding out he was Sebastian, my younger brother. If he was truly Sebastian, then the Moon Goddess had finally answered my prayers. She had granted me the one thing I had longed for the most.I could feel Eva and Rylie's gazes boring into me as they watched in surprise. I probably looked like an overexcited birthday girl unwrapping a long-awaited present. And maybe, in a way, I was. Hell, I couldn't even remember the last time I celebrated my birthday—perhaps this was the universe finally making up for all the ones I'd missed.“Erm, Davi…
Hades pov.“From the background check we've conducted, it is indeed true that the kid's name is Sebastian, and he's from the recently annihilated Bloodfang pack. From what we gathered, he was a strong warrior of the pack and the sole survivor. Since then, he's been traveling from pack to pack, hunting rogues and seeking revenge for his fallen pack,” Felix read out, his voice composed.My eyes remained fixed on the doctor attending to Draven, the tapping of my fingers on the desk growing faster with each passing second."My best guess is that he was tracking the rogues that lurked and attacked yesterday and somehow stumbled here. But I’m not sure of his true intentions. I can only find out so much. What would you like me to do, my king?" Felix bowed, but I paid him no attention.My gaze remained fixed on the slow rise and fall of Draven’s chest. My brows knitted together as I took in how weak his movements were.He was getting worse with each passing day. His complexion had turned even
Kian pov.“You are to stay here for the time being as per the king's order. Do not wander from your room. If you need anything, call for me,” the butler, Emmanuel, said sternly, his posture straight as he spoke.The corner of my lips tilted up in amusement as I raised a brow, glancing at the guard stationed at the door—watching, but of course, ensuring I didn't leave alone.“You should settle in. I will have your meal brought to you later,” Emmanuel continued. “Do you need anything else?”I let out a light chuckle and walked to the bed, flopping onto it before shifting my gaze to the guard with a hint of boredom.“I can’t tell if you’re treating me as a guest or a prisoner," I mused, smirking. "But since it's the king's order, I suppose I can't disobey, can I?"Emmanuel frowned at my words, but his expression remained composed as he spoke.“Please follow the rules. When the king is ready to see you, you will be summoned. Get some rest.” With that, he gave a slight bow and turned to le
Davina pov.My eyes fluttered open, and I groaned as a wave of pain washed over me. My entire body felt like it was on fire—aching, sore, and stiff, making even the slightest movement a struggle.“Fuck,” I muttered, running a hand through my hair as I forced myself to sit up, my mind struggling to piece together the events of last night. And when it all came rushing back, my heart nearly dropped.The execution. Sebastian. And sex with Hades.I swallowed hard, my pulse quickening. Every part of me screamed to lie back down, to pretend I was asleep but despite my better judgment, I forced myself to reach out to the other side of the bed.I exhaled in relief as my hand touched the empty bed beside me. Hades was gone—he must have woken up early and left. My body slumped as I fell back against the mattress, running a hand through my hair while yesterday’s events replayed in my mind.Chaotic was the only way to describe it. There had been another rogue attack against Hades, but strangely en
Davina pov.Why was this happening? Why did my body always seem to betray me whenever Hades was near? Whenever he touched me, pulled me against him in the most sinful, addicting way.Why?I knew the answer. It was because he was Hades—my mate. He was the reason my mind became a tangled mess whenever he was near. The reason why, even when I should have been furious with him, I couldn't bring myself to resist his touch.I should be mad. I should push him away—especially after what happened when I was drugged, especially what happened to Draven. I should tell him I didn’t want this. But instead—“Ah, please… please, Hades,” I moaned, my head falling back as my fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer. His tongue moved inside me, sending shocks of pleasure through me. My back arched, my breath coming in ragged gasps. I bit my bottom lip, trying to stifle the moans threatening to spill out—but I couldn't stop them.“Fuck!” I moaned, my toes curling as waves of pleasure crashed over
Davina pov.Sebastian.That was all I needed to hear to lose all rationality—for my mind to go blank and the tears to spill freely.Sebastian… He said his name was Sebastian. Could it be my Sebastian? My missing brother who disappeared years ago during the rogue attack?My shoulders trembled as I took a shaky breath and reached out, my fingers tracing the delicate lines of his features, desperate to feel the familiarity, the resemblance, the proof that this wasn’t just my mind playing cruel tricks on me– to confirm that he was real."S-Sebastian… is that you? Is it really you?” I whispered, my voice barely audible, laced with disbelief and raw emotion.I felt him stiffen under my touch, but I only smiled through the tears, my fingers tracing the contours of his face, desperate to etch them into my memory—to remember how Sebastian had looked before he went missing and compare if the boy standing before me was truly my Sebastian."Sebastian..." I choked out, closing the distance between
99|Is that really you? Hades pov. Where is she? Where the fuck is Davina? “Hades, to the left!” Cyrus growled, snapping me out of my frantic thoughts. I turned sharply in the direction he called out, my feet barely making a sound against the ground. My mind was racing, my heartbeat pounding—relentless, growing faster with each passing second. I had given the order for those little rats to be killed, yet before I even realized it, my attention had shifted. I turned to search for her in the chaos, but she was nowhere to be seen. In that moment, I couldn’t quite describe what I felt—only that the sight of her disappearance sent a cold rush of fear through me. A fear I hadn’t felt in a long time. It was like that day all over again. Seeing her gone, knowing she was in danger, made everything else fade into nothing. All I could think about was her. “Ahhh! Die, you filthy imposter! You are not the king!” I halted, my gaze narrowing as I focused on the bastard charging at me wi
Davina pov.Screams. Piercing screams rang through the air as chaos erupted, and people fled while arrows rained down. Fear gripped my body, paralyzing me despite Eva’s desperate tugging, trying to pull me to safety. Her voice seemed distant—fading into the background—while the only sounds I could hear were the agonized cries, the thud of bodies hitting the ground, and the desperate pleas for help.“Davina!”I staggered back as images flooded my mind, suffocating me. The massacre of my pack, the rogues’ ruthless attack, the arrows striking down those I once called family—each memory struck like a dagger, replaying their final moments.I couldn't breathe. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't-My trembling hand reached for my chest as I gasped for air.“Help! It’s a rogue attack—” someone screamed, but their voice was cut off in the next second, followed by the sickening sound of a body collapsing to the ground.“Kill them all! Our target is the king, so go for him!” a loud, gruff voice yell
96|Kill her.Hades pov.When Father was alive, he would always say, ‘Mercy is ruthlessness upon ourselves’. At first, I thought it was just some silly quote he had stolen from a novel. Besides, Father wasn’t exactly what you’d call ruthless.Back then, I saw him as a kind king who wouldn’t even hurt a fly. But now, looking back, I finally understood the truth behind his words.Father wasn’t cruel, but there were moments when he chose to be—moments when he steeled his heart and passed judgment without an ounce of mercy.Why?Because mercy could be a double-edged sword. Sparing someone today might mean giving them the chance to kill you tomorrow—just like Theron did.So I made a vow. Never again would I show an ounce of mercy, no matter how desperately they begged for it."Have mercy! M–my king, please have mercy!" the first girl cried as the guards drag her onto the podium. But I don’t blink. My expression remained cold, unchanging, as she’s forced to her knees. The sack was ripped fro