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The guards scrambled to do as instructed, and I led the physician off to a quieter corner of the woods, away from prying eyes. I had a sinking feeling in my gut that the worst was still to come. I watched him carefully as he glanced around, ensuring no one could overhear. Then, in a low voice, he spoke.“I think it’s the same vampire who did this,” he said quietly. “The scene—it looks like they lost control, like a frenzy. But... no. It wasn’t a frenzy. It was a clean cut. This wasn’t done with teeth. Whoever did this knew exactly whatthey were doing.”“What are you saying?” I asked, trying to process what he was telling me.“I’m saying this is no random act,” he said, voice tinged with unease. “This is deliberate. Whoever did this... they’re playing a game. And we don’t even know what the rules are yet.”My chest tightened. A game? A vampire, toying with us? I sighed heavily, rubbingmy temple. “Thank you for your help.”He nodded grimly before walking away, leaving me to my
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Ryker’s POVThe ride back to the palace was a blur. My focus never left Camilla, her fragile form cradled against me. Every few seconds, I checked her breathing, each faint rise and fall of her chest granting me a shred of hope. Her lips were still pale, her skin cold to the touch. My heart pounded as if to replace the life slipping from her.By the time we reached the palace, the physician’s son was already waiting with Christine near the back entrance. They’d cleared the area, ensuring privacy. A rare blessing, considering how fast rumors traveled. For once, I didn’t care what the court would say—what I needed was peace, just long enough to save her.We carried her straight to the physician’s chambers, her weight unnervingly light in my arms. The room, usually ominous with the remnants of others’ suffering, felt emptier than usual. A small mercy. Gently, we laid her on the bed.The physician immediately began his examination, his hands steady, his expression unreadable. I lingered n
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Ryker’s POVSleep was a luxury I couldn’t afford that night. Even after Christine left, I found myself unable to rest. My thoughts kept pulling me back to Camilla. I sat by her side for hours, watching the shallow rise and fall of her chest, as if my sheer willpower could keep her breathing. When exhaustion finally claimed me, it was only for a brief, restless three hours. Duty pulled me out of bed before dawn, the weight of the kingdom pressing hard against my shoulders.The palace was buzzing with whispers. The news about the vampires had already reached the gates, and fear spread like wildfire among the people. I couldn’t help but long for Camilla’s presence. She had this uncanny ability to bring calm to chaos. Without her, every minute stretched into an eternity.By the time I stepped into the council chamber, the elders were already gathered. Their gazes flicked to the door repeatedly, clearly expecting Camilla to join. I suppressed a bitter laugh. They wouldn’t be seeing her any
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Pain.That was all I knew.It wrapped around me like a suffocating blanket, invading every inch of my body with an unbearable intensity. When Alastair bit me, it was as if a thousand searing needles had pierced my skin all at once, burning their way through my veins. I wanted to scream, to fight back, but my body refused to obey. My limbs were leaden, my voice stolen by the agony. And then—Darkness.A void unlike anything I had ever known swallowed me whole. Time ceased to exist, my body forgotten in the abyss. I drifted, weightless, neither dead nor alive. Yet I could hear. Distant, disembodied voices floated through the inky blackness, whispers of a world just beyond my reach."There’s no cure," someone said, their voice heavy with resignation.I recognized Ryker’s voice too, soft and desperate as he murmured to me. But I couldn’t respond. Couldn’t move. I was trapped in this limbo, aware yet powerless.Then—A hand.Warm. Familiar. Solid.The moment it grasped mine, reality came c
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RYKER’S POVBy the time I arrived at the town square, it was already too late. The crowd had gathered, their whispers thick with fear, their faces twisted in horror. Guards struggled to keep them at bay, forming a barricade with their bodies as I pushed my way through. The stench of blood was thick in the air, metallic and sickly sweet.Then I saw it.A head impaled on a spike, its lifeless eyes staring into nothing. The body—a mangled, bloodied mess—was barely recognizable. Deep gashes ran across the torn flesh, unmistakable claw marks marring every inch. The sight sent bile rising in my throat, but I swallowed it down, forcing myself to remain composed.A guard beside me wasn’t as strong. With a strangled gag, he stumbled away, retching violently into the bushes.“Clear them out,” I ordered, my voice sharp with authority. “Now. No one stays except for the guards. And for god’s sake, cover the body.”Two guards rushed forward, a cloth clutched between them, but one stopped abruptly.
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CAMILLA’S POVA heavy fog of exhaustion settled over me, anchoring me to the bed like an immovable force. My limbs felt like lead, my chest rising and falling with shallow breaths, yet somehow, I managed to pry my eyes open. The dim glow of the moon bathed the room in silver light, filtering through the window in a way that made the world outside look almost peaceful."It's a beautiful night, don't you think?" The words slipped out before I could stop them, my voice hoarse and barely above a whisper.Ryker went completely still.For a moment, he didn’t move, didn’t breathe. It was as if time had frozen, trapping him in the terrifying limbo between hope and despair. Then, with a sharp intake of breath, he turned towards me, his movements slow, hesitant, like he was afraid I’d disappear the second he laid eyes on me.The moment our gazes met, the tension in his body snapped. He lunged forward, crashing into me with such force that it nearly stole the breath from my lungs. His arms wrapp
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CAMILLA'S POVPanic seized my body the moment I dashed out of the palace, my heart hammering so violently I thought it might burst from my chest. My vision blurred, and a sharp ringing filled my ears. The world felt distant—warped, as if I had stepped into some cruel nightmare I couldn’t wake from. I didn’t even realize I was running until the scent of blood hit me like a crashing wave, flooding my senses and tightening my throat.I barely registered the garden as I stumbled forward, my eyes scanning wildly until they landed on the old tree Christine had mentioned. A guard stood there, his arms wrapped protectively around a wailing Aurora, but my gaze barely flickered over them. It was Audrey I saw—Audrey, lifeless on the ground, her small form drenched in blood. My blood ran cold.A scream shattered the air, raw and piercing, and it took a moment to realize it was my own. Ryker’s hands gripped my shoulders, but I barely felt them. I wrenched myself free and stumbled toward my daughte
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CAMILLA’S P.O.VThe silence stretched between us, thick and suffocating, wrapping around the room like an unseen force. Though it felt like mere moments, we had been standing there for half an hour. By the time we finally stepped out, a semblance of calm had settled over me, though the weight of everything still pressed heavily on my chest. Ryker and I made our way back to his office, where my eyes immediately landed on the books I had borrowed from the library. They sat neatly stacked on his desk, their spines aligned with almost obsessive precision. My fingers instinctively brushed over the covers, my mind already drifting.“Did you read them all?” I asked softly, tracing the edges of the pages. He nodded without hesitation.“I had to keep myself occupied,” he admitted, his voice carrying an undertone of exhaustion. “You were unconscious, and I felt useless just sitting there. So, I read them to you sometimes. A part of me hoped that maybe, somehow, you could hear me.”Something in
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**CAMILLA'S P.O.V**A sharp tremor wracked my body as I sucked in a shallow, uneven breath. My knees threatened to give out beneath me, but all I could think about was my daughter, cradled in my arms. I clung to her desperately, unwilling to let go even as the world around me blurred. I barely registered Ryker appearing beside me, his arms slipping around Aurora before I collapsed. The moment Briggs' grip loosened, the unbearable pressure in my chest eased, and I gasped, greedily sucking in air as if I'd been drowning.“Are you alright?” Briggs’ voice reached me, laced with concern. He moved toward me, his hands outstretched, but I flinched back, my reaction sharper than I intended. He hesitated, brows furrowing in confusion. “Did I do something wrong? Do you need me to get something for you?”I knew this wasn’t his fault. He looked as baffled as I felt. But I couldn’t afford to risk another wave of that unbearable sensation. If it happened again, I was certain I’d lose consciousness.
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CAMILLA’S P.O.VA violent shudder wracked my body as I struggled to steady my breath. My grip on my daughter tightened, fear coursing through me like a relentless tide. I couldn’t drop her. No matter what was happening to me, I had to keep holding on.I barely registered Ryker appearing at my side, his presence swift and sure. He took Aurora from my arms, his touch gentle, and the moment she left my grasp, my knees buckled. I collapsed, gasping as the crushing weight that had been suffocating me lifted. My limbs felt hollow, drained of all strength as if I had been fighting against something invisible yet suffocating.Briggs’ hands had been on me just moments ago. How long? Seconds? Minutes? It had felt like an eternity.“Camilla?” His voice was uncertain, edged with concern. “Are you alright?” He reached for me again, but I flinched away, my reaction more forceful than I intended.Briggs hesitated, his brows furrowing. “Did I do something? Do you need—?”“No,” I rasped, cutting him o
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CAMILLA’S P.O.VRyker had convinced me it would be better to wait until the kids were asleep before digging, so I spent the entire evening restless. My skin itched with anticipation, my mind spinning with possibilities. What could my father have hidden? He was frustrating in many ways, but his treasure hunts had always been clever, almost addicting. If this had happened at a different time—when an enemy wasn’t lurking in the shadows—I might have actually enjoyed the challenge.I just prayed that whatever lay beneath that tree wasn’t another one of his messes waiting to explode in my face.Once both kids were tucked in their beds, their peaceful breathing filling the quiet house, I kissed their foreheads and hurried outside. Ryker was already waiting, holding a lamp in one hand and a shovel in the other, his expression unreadable. While excitement coursed through me, he was only here for my sake."You don't have to do this," I whispered, hesitant. "It's late, and for all we know, this
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Camilla’s POVThe estate was grander than I’d imagined. The moment I stepped inside, reality set in—my father never did anything halfway. This might have been his retreat, but he spared no expense making it as luxurious as possible. The crystal chandeliers sparkled above, casting a golden glow over the polished marble floors. Rich tapestries adorned the walls, and velvet drapes framed the tall windows, letting in the soft glow of the evening sun. It was a stark reminder of the wealth he wielded, the power he once held.We washed away the exhaustion of the palace, exchanging travel-worn clothes for fresh, soft fabrics that smelled of lavender and something faintly familiar—like home, but not quite. I exhaled, and for the first time in what felt like years, my lungs expanded fully. There was a lightness in the air here, something almost intoxicating. Was it freedom? Or just an illusion of it?Dinner was a quiet affair, the kind that settles into your bones and warms you from the inside.
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CAMILLA’S P.O.VI sat in stunned silence, barely processing what had just happened. Ryker had planned everything. Every single detail had already been arranged. The only thing left was for us to leave.A vacation. We desperately needed one, but I hadn't expected him to take matters into his own hands. It wasn’t like we ever had the luxury of peace, not with everything we had endured.The carriage rocked gently as it rolled away from the palace, and despite myself, I felt a tinge of excitement. My feet bounced slightly against the wooden floorboards, a telltale sign of my anticipation. Across from us, Audrey sat with her small hands gripping the edge of her seat, her eyes darting toward the window. In Ryker’s arms, Aurora lay nestled against his chest, her tiny breaths even and peaceful.“Where are we going, Mommy?” Audrey’s soft voice pulled me from my thoughts. Her brows furrowed as she peered outside, recognition flickering in her eyes. “This road looks familiar… like the one we too
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RYKER'S POVThere was always a voice in the back of my head—relentless, nagging, a constant reminder that I should be doing something more productive. It never left me, not even for a second. Maybe because, unlike most children, I never had the luxury of lazy days or the freedom to do nothing. My life had been an endless cycle of lessons, training, and expectations. There was always something I didn’t do well enough, something I needed to perfect, something my father drilled into me with an iron will.And even though he had been gone for years—longer than I cared to count—the weight of his influence still clung to me, refusing to loosen its grip.I exhaled, pushing the thoughts aside as I sat up in bed, my gaze settling on Camilla. She moved around the room effortlessly, wrapped in nothing but our tangled sheets. Her dark hair cascaded down her back in soft waves, messy from sleep but still perfect in a way that made my chest tighten. She wasn’t trying to tease me, I knew that. But go
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CAMILLA’S POVAs per tradition, we couldn’t leave until the place was completely cleared. It was a long-standing rule—one we had followed for years. Only when the last person had returned to their home and the executioner had carried the body away did we dare to step forward.I kept my gaze fixed on the ground, refusing to look. I knew if I did, nausea would overwhelm me. My stomach was already twisted into painful knots, my throat dry as if it had been scorched. I wanted to convince myself that I didn’t care, that this was just another consequence of a cruel world. But deep down, I knew the truth—I still had a softness in me, one that Ryker didn’t share.Unlike him, I believed that if fate had been kinder, if circumstances had been different, she might have been, too.Ryker’s voice pulled me from my thoughts.“Everything’s been cleared out.”I swallowed hard and forced myself to glance up. The guillotine stood tall against the darkening sky, its blade gleaming with fresh blood. The g
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CAMILLA’S POVThe sun was beginning to dip beyond the palace walls, casting golden streaks across the sky as Ryker and I strolled through the grounds. The afternoon had been peaceful, just the two of us walking aimlessly, enjoying the rare quiet moments in our otherwise chaotic lives. But eventually, duty called, and we decided to pick Audrey up from school ourselves.The second she spotted us, her shriek nearly shattered my eardrums.“Mama! Papa!” She came running at full speed, her tiny feet barely touching the ground as she launched herself into my arms. I caught her with a laugh, staggering slightly under her enthusiasm.“I missed you!” she declared, squeezing my neck as though she never wanted to let go.“We were only gone for a few hours,” I reminded her, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.“That’s forever!” she argued, her voice muffled against my shoulder.Ryker chuckled, ruffling her hair. “Did you have a good day at school?”That was all the encouragement she needed. Fro
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CAMILLA’S P.O.VThe weight of relief settled over the pack like the first quiet after a storm. With Alara locked away in the cells, the air felt lighter, almost like we could breathe again. The past three days had been the most peaceful ones we'd had in a long time. The whispers of doubt had been silenced, replaced by the cold truth—Ryker was innocent.The town knew now. They had seen the transcripts, read every damning word that confirmed Alara’s betrayal. And yet, despite everything, I couldn’t summon the shock I should have felt. If I was honest with myself, it made too much sense. The way she always lurked in shadows, slipping into places she didn’t belong. The way she carried secrets in her eyes, as if they were burning to be let out.How had I not seen it sooner?She must have been the one who spread the rumors about what happened at the waterfall with Alastair. She had nearly destroyed Ryker. I had watched the burden of that accusation weigh him down like chains, crushing him b
