Alexander povI stood there watching Olivia walk away yet again, and my heart and wolf screamed at me to chase after her. But there was no point if I kept pushing her. I would lose her and my children forever. The sound of Cassandra's voice pulled me back."You no longer need to worry about her," she said smoothly, her voice weaving through the night air. "I am back."I turned, meeting her gaze. "It's not that easy, Cassandra," I replied, taking a step back. "Olivia is my fated mate, and we have children together."Silence fell between us, heavy and uncomfortable. For a moment, something flickered in Cassandra’s eyes, an emotion too fleeting for me to grasp. But she covered it quickly, her expression hardening."But you promised to never love another," she said, her voice laced with accusation.Guilt twisted in my gut. She was right; I had been a man of my word all of my life. I hadn't seen how selfish her demand was, how it shackled me with invisible chains. "I was wrong to promise th
Victor's POVI took my seat at the oak table that stretched across the room. The old stone walls seemed to echo their murmurs, filling the air with a palpable tension. My gaze fell upon the elders as they exchanged knowing glances, the weight of their authority pressing down on every soul in the room.A shrill voice sliced through the ambient noise. "Victor," Elder Aldrich called my name, his tone carrying a hint of challenge. I stood up, feeling everyone's eyes fixate on me like wolves eyeing their prey."Yes, Elder Aldrich?" I replied, maintaining an air of composure."We've heard varying reports about your sisters. How are they doing in their meetings with the Alphas?" His sharp eyes bored into mine, searching for any sign of weakness."Olivia is doing exceptionally well," I began, choosing my words carefully. "Her strength and resilience have earned her respect. She's met several Alphas, and the negotiations are moving smoothly.""And what of Lidia?" This time, it was Elder Beatrix
Olivias povEverywhere I went, Alexander and Cases haunted me, but I held myself together, never showing any sign of weakness in front of them. I had arranged to meet with Alpha Reed today. I waited outside for him to finish with yet another meeting with the elders that all the alphas had been called to.I saw Cass walking towards me. What did she intend to do?As she got closer I saw the formula look in her eyes that she used to get when we were children but before I could do anything she brought her hand up, slapping me across the face. The sting of it spread through my cheek, but I held myself steady, glaring back at her.Aurora growled inside me and wanted to hit her back."You think you're better than me.” Cassandra spat, “You will never be better than me you will always be that pathetic wolfless freak. Alexander never truly loved you.” raising her hand again for another slap. But this time, I was ready. I caught her wrist mid-air, gripping it tightly enough and made her hurt.“Ah
Lydia's POVI had been lingering near the entrance, eavesdropping on Olivia and Cassandra's heated exchange. A mixture of emotions churned in me: the old resentment towards Olivia, the spark of newly found respect I had for her after Victor told me about what she had spoken for me. She thought for me and cared about me truly from her heart.I saw Olivia catch Cassandra's wrist and confront her without hesitation. For the first time, I felt a surge of pride for my sister, and for the first time, that's what I saw her as.Deep down, I knew Olivia didn't expect me to come along and save, and i knew that she was more then capable of standing up for herself but i wanted her to know that she wasn't alone in this.With renewed determination, I stepped forward, resting my hand on Olivia's shoulder. She spun around, her expression changing from fury to surprise at seeing me."Lydia?" she stammered. It was clear she hadn't expected me to intervene.I nodded curtly before shifting my gaze to Cass
Olivia's POVLidia and I started to become closer over the next few days; it was nice to finally have a relationship with her. It was something I hadn’t realised I needed. Although she didn’t completely let go of her guarder bitchy personality which I didn’t mind even when she told me I needed to start acting more like a princess, I saw more of the loving, caring side she had that Victor always spoke about.One evening, as we sat in her room, she helped me go through dresses for our next meeting with the alphas. She looked up at me, letting out a loud sigh, and I could tell that she had something on her mind. Instead of pushing her to talk, I gave her a warm, welcoming smile. It had been clear since the minute she had gotten here that she wasn’t interested in any of the alphas and that her heart belonged to another."Olivia, there's something I need to tell you,” She began, her voice barely above a whisper. I sensed the weight of her words and gave her my undivided attention. "I... I t
Olivia’s POVReed whispered something into my ear, his warm breath sending a shiver down my spine. “You look stunning, Olivia. Absolutely radiant.”A blush crept up my cheeks. "Thank you, Alpha Reed. You clean up well yourself."As the music swelled, I allowed myself to be whisked away into a dance. Reed held me close, his touch gentle yet commanding. In moments like these, I could almost forget the lingering shadows of my past. As the song came to an end, I excused myself from reed and made my way to the bathroom. But on my way there, I heard arguing, and one of the voices sounded familiar.It was Lidia, her hand gesturing sharply at Alpha Derek, who stood rigid, his face contorted in anger. I strained to hear, my sharp senses catching fragments of their heated conversation.“You think you're too for me; you are nothing but a pathetic whore.” Alpha Derek's voice cut through the air.I stepped forward, my wolf already stirring within me. "Is there a problem here?" I asked, my tone icy
Olivia's POVLight filtered through the curtains, illuminating the dimly lit room as I cautiously stepped inside. My heart pounded as my eyes scanned for any signs of danger.Suddenly, a figure jumped out from behind the couch. "Boo!"I spun around, my wolf surfacing, ready to protect. Instead, I was met with the sight of Liam and Sarah, their faces lit up with mischievous grins. Relief washed over me as I placed a hand over my racing heart."Mummy!" they shouted in unison, charging toward me with open arms.I knelt down, engulfing them in a tight hug. "I missed you both so much," I whispered, feeling their warmth seep into my soul, filling the emptiness I'd been carrying."We missed you too, Mum," Liam said, pulling back slightly to look at me with his big eyes. "More than anything!"Sarah chimed in, her voice soft yet full of emotion. "Allan told us you’d be happier if we were here. Is that true?"I glanced up at Allan, who stood by the door with a gentle smile. Tears pooled in my ey
Olivia's POVThe next morning, the twins bounded into my room, their eager voices filling the space before the sunlight could."Mummy! Can we see Dad today?" Sarah asked, her eyes wide with anticipation. Liam, less patient, tugged at my arm, mirroring his sister's hopeful expression.I tried to muster a calming smile, but their request weighed heavily on me. "We'll see," I replied noncommittally, aware of the disappointment that flashed across their faces. "Let me talk to Allan first, alright?""Okay, but promise you'll talk to him soon?" Liam's voice was tinged with desperation."I promise," I said, squeezing their little hands reassuringly. "Now, why don't you both go and get dressed? I'll sort things out."They shuffled out, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I knew that seeing Alexander would be complicated, but the twins deserved an answer. I needed to pull myself together and face this.Allan walked into the room a minute after the twins had left a coffee in their hand."They wan
The gentle hum of the wind rustled through the castle gardens, carrying with it the scent of blooming jasmine and fresh earth. The sun hung low on the horizon, casting a golden hue over the kingdom, painting everything in warm, honeyed light. The Dragon Kingdom—our kingdom—was at peace.A week had passed since the final battle. A week since Nicholas had fallen, his tyrannical reign brought to an end. The scars of war still marked the land, but already, hope had begun to weave its way through the people, through the dragons, and through my own kingdom. Rebuilding had started, and with it, the promise of a future unshackled from fear and a united front between not only ours and their kingdom but also many others.And today… today was the day that I finally got to marry Alexander.The wedding had been a quiet affair, just as I had wanted—just those we loved, those who had stood beside us through the trials that had nearly torn us apart. The great hall had been filled with the laughter of
A bright glow surrounded me, cradling me like a guardian made manifest. It was the magic from deep within, awakened not by mere survival but by love—a force transcending the corporeal bounds defined by the fight.The descent slowed, the air holding me in a delicate dance with the elemental magic coursing through my veins. It whispered assurance and a promise returned in kind by the beating heart of the earth itself.As I alighted softly upon the weathered stones of the courtyard, strength and weariness meshed in a delicate balance. The energy wrapped around me, a cocoon of gentle power that ebbed almost tenderly, returning me to the ground with undeniable grace.The world righted itself, the battlefield, once a stage of cacophony and chaos, hushed into a stunned silence, witnessing the impossible shimmer into reality. A breath—my second chance drawn from the earth—and I stood, steady and whole.I looked up to see faces of disbelief switch to ones of hope. Alexander's strides carried h
Olivias povMy warning echoed in the air, but it was already too late. Behind Elijah, the king’s dragon surgeon moved with terrifying speed, its spear-like tail ready to strike. Everything seemed to slow as the scene unfolded—a cruel dance of shadow and flesh, friend and enemy caught in fate’s grip.Time froze as the dragon’s tail pierced Elijah’s back, ending the moment in brutal finality. Pain and realisation filled his face, his emerald eyes widening in shock. His body crumpled forward, silent in the tragedy he had become a part of."No!" The word tore from my throat, breaking the heavy silence that settled like a shroud. But through my horror, an undeniable truth took shape with each heartbeat—Nicholas’s greatest betrayal wasn’t just in his violence but in the cold decision to sacrifice his own son for power.As Elijah fell to his knees, Nicholas grinned—a wicked smile that could freeze the ocean. He waved the horn, the sound still ringing in my ears, and in that moment, his inten
Olivia's PovThe sky was painted in shades of crimson and smoke, and the battlefield lay beneath me, a chaotic tapestry of combat and valour. Riding Saphira, my trusted dragon, I felt an unprecedented harmony between us. Her thoughts intertwined with mine, weaving a tapestry of mutual understanding and unity. Together, we were a force of nature, an extension of one another as we dove and soared through the fray.Saphira’s roar resonated inside me, a declaration of war that echoed the battle’s ferocity. Her muscles coiled beneath my legs, and we twisted through the air, engaging our adversaries with a synergy that brought out the raw power within us. Each strike was fluid and precise—a dance of strength and strategy that blurred the lines between rider and dragon. Riding Saphira, I felt a strength I’d never known, as though every heartbeat was in sync with the rhythm of destiny itself.Through the din of clashing swords and bellows, Saphira's voice sizzled like lightning in my mind. *O
Alexander's POV The battlefield pulsed with chaos, a vast symphony of metal clashing and figures weaving through a smoky haze. I fought with a focused intensity that came from the core of my being. Each movement was purposeful, and each turn of my blade was meticulously calculated. This was more than a war of physicality; it was a contest of spirits fueled by love and vengeance. All around me, my pack surged forward like a tidal wave, wolves overcoming soldiers with primal ferocity. As I caught a glimpse of Olivia soaring overhead on a dragon's back, a wild joy lit me from within. Her presence was like a beacon, a promise that drove me onward, deeper into the heart of conflict. My attention was wrenched upward by the tumultuous struggle above. There, in the sky, dragons twisted and turned in an aerial ballet of might and desperation. King Nicholas and his son, Elijah, battled with a fury that seemed to rend the sky itself. Nicholas's dragon fought with savage intensity, every swi
Elijah's povThe clamour of the battlefield swelled around me, punctuated by cries and the clash of steel. My heart was a tempest, torn between my loyalty to my father and my love for Olivia. I had never intended to become a pawn in this war, but here I stood, bathed in conflict, with my mind spiralling around the impending chaos. As I left Olivia's side earlier, my frustration boiled over into the tense air. "Cease this madness!" I cried out to the guards, their movements a blur of aggression around me. "These people are not our enemies!" Laughter erupted in response, sardonic and cruel. "The King has spoken, not you, Prince Elijah. We fight until death unless he says otherwise." Disdain twisted within me—a serpent rearing its head. Their insolence, their mindless obedience to Nicholas's bloody decree, was galling. But I knew why they refused me. I wasn’t their king, merely a shadow cast by my father’s ambition, a prince wearing false armour. The world spun with futility. Seeking
The ground was approaching swiftly beneath me, a swirling mass racing to meet my descent. Every instinct screamed that this was a mistake and that the leap would surely be my undoing. But even as fear clenched my heart, the dragon's scale in my grip pulsed with a warmth that banished doubt. One hundred meters above the earth, however, a shadow loomed. The first dragon I had saved soared to my rescue, swooping beneath me with a grace that defied the chaos of my fall. Relief erupted within me as I landed on its broad back, a breathless gasp escaping my lips. Holding tight to the rough, warm scales, I murmured, "Thank you."The dragon's powerful wings flapped, beating a defiant cadence against the tumultuous winds. It rose into the sky, a guardian taking flight, and together, we soared, the kingdom unfurling beneath us as a tapestry of vibrant life and teetering conflict.As if in a dream borne aloft, hundreds more dragons began to appear, majestic and fierce, emerging from the shadows
Olivias povI raced through the tunnels with a sense of urgency so intense it felt like a physical force pushing me onward. My breaths were ragged, each inhalation a struggle as I navigated the labyrinthine passages beneath the kingdom. My mind was a whirlwind, and though my plan was half-formed at best, I knew the dragons were my destination—their strength would be paramount in the battle to come.As I emerged into the dragon chamber, the oppressive air filled my lungs, heavy with the scent of fear and confinement. I couldn’t afford to hesitate, even as my heart pounded with the weight of what I was about to do. There they were, magnificent creatures tethered by chains, their eyes pools of ancient wisdom and unfathomable pain.The sight of the three guards was like a cold splash of reality, snapping my senses into sharp relief. The lead guard shouted, “What are you doing here? You can’t be here!” His voice echoed menacingly through the chamber, but I was beyond fear.Panicking would
Alexanders povThe moment we scaled the wall, chaos erupted like a storm unleashed upon the city. The guards, mere specks below, shouted commands in a futile attempt to contain the inevitable. Before anyone could react, a deafening roar sliced through the pandemonium, and the dragons descended, dark silhouettes against the dawn sky. Each dragon was a testament to terror and power, their scales shimmering with malice as they perched above the city. Fire erupted from their jaws, slicing through the air like molten spears, incinerating everything in their path. The city seemed to collapse inward upon itself, screams of horror mingling with the crackling of flames. Yet, amidst the chaos, my objective remained clear. I needed to reach the palace and confront Nicholas, ensuring he could never threaten Olivia or Sarah again. Victor and the others would search for them, but I would end this once and for all. As we pushed forward, defenders surged toward us, their weapons drawn with the con