Olivia's POV:Darkness swirled around me, a thick, suffocating presence that refused to let go. I relived the same nightmares repeatedly: I had begun to believe that I was going to be stuck in this horrible place forever. The oppressive blackness seemed endless until a voice, faint but insistent, pierced through the void."Olivia… Olivia…"The sound was my lifeline. I stumbled forward, driven by a desperate need to reach it. Just as the voice grew louder, a blinding light seared through, blinding me. Startled, my body felt unbearably heavy. Scents—sterile, medicinal, and oddly comforting—filled my senses.The harsh light burned as I pried my eyes open, my vision swimming in a sea of blurriness. "Olivia," the voice repeated, and slowly, the haze began to dissipate."Where am I?" My voice came out gravelly, foreign to my ears.As if my own voice in my ears set something off inside of me panic surged through me as the memories of me standing on the edge of the cliff flashed through my hea
The room was silent. I felt Alexander's eyes on me, burning a hole into my very soul. We had to talk about the twins now. Whatever happened between us before, he had the chance to see his children grow, to hold them, to be there.I took a deep breath, mustering the courage to speak, to say the words that had been festering inside me for so long. "Alexander, Liam and Sasha were..."But before I could finish my words, he leaned closer to me and gave me a big tight hug.The hug was super warm, driving away all the pain and coldness in my dream.“Alexander,” I murmured his name.“I know what you want to say. The moment I saw the twins’ faces, I knew they were mine.”He parted with me a bit and continued what I had ended.“Sorry, I didn’t tell you the truth for a long time. I, I just...” I was just afraid of them being taken away from me."I understand why you did what you did," he continued, stepping closer again. "You were just being a good mother and protecting them."I swallowed hard, my
Alexander’s POVThe chill in the night air was a stark contrast to the warmth of the emotions swirling inside me. Olivia had sent for Allen and the twins to come into the room. My heart pounded in my chest as I waited for them to get here. This was the moment I became a father. It wasn't how I dreamed of it being, but my heart still leapt with fear and excitement. The door creaked open, and Allen stepped into the room, followed closely by the twins. I looked between them and Olivia, her eyes filled with a mixture of apprehension and determination. She glanced at Allen appreciatively, knowing the twins would feel more secure with him here. The twins climbed up onto Olivia's bed, wrapping their arms around her.Olivia took a deep breath. “There’s something very important we need to tell you. I should have told you sooner, but... it was complicated.” Allen stood quietly by the doorway. As I looked over at him, my heart ached for him. He had been there for the twins their whole life, st
Olivia’s POVThe night was quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves outside the window. Alexander was back in the room like always; he hadn't left my side, taking care of everything I needed. The twins were here with him, playing a game on the floor. A smile played on my lips as I watched them. Moments like these felt almost surreal, like waking up from a hauntingly beautiful dream. My eyes lingered on the tender scene.“Can we talk?” I asked Alexander, breaking the silence. His gaze met mine, and I could see a mix of concern and curiosity. He nodded, gently disentangling himself from the twins.“Kids, why don’t you play in the other room for a bit?” I suggested with a soft smile. They looked hesitant but eventually scampered off after a quick hug from Alexander.As soon as they were gone, I turned to him, my heart racing with a mixture of fear and something else I could not quite work out. “Alexander, we need to have an honest conversation,” I began, folding my arms as if to sh
Olivia’s POVMy mind still replayed the conversation i had with Alexander only a few days ago. I hadn’t let my guard down completely with him but it was hard not to open up my heart every time i saw him with the twins. As the days passed the twins became more welcoming with Alexander and it was clear that they wanted him around.I hadn’t realised that my heart had craved this so much until seeing it with my own eyes. Alexander was in the other room putting the twins to bed just like he had been doing for the past few nights. It was my first night out of hospital and although i was still tired i felt much better.Sitting by my window i heard a soft knock on the door and Aurora swirled inside of me telling me that it was Alexander. “Come in” i called to him keeping my eyes on the window.Alexander stepped inside and his intoxicating scent filled the room. “How are you feeling?” he asked making me turn to looked at him.“Much better but tired.” something out of the corner of my eye turned
Olivia's POVBlood moons and my kiss with Alexander last night still swirled in my mind as I made my way to the victors' office. I wanted to meet my brother and...Allen.I reached Victor’s office and knocked softly before pushing the heavy door open. I looked around the study, but didn't see Allen.Victor stood behind his desk, papers scattered over its surface, his eyes scanning each page furiously. He looked up, his usually rugged face wearied, the weight of unspoken burdens etched into the lines on his forehead.“Victor?” I called tentatively, stepping closer. Victor looked older than he had before the stress of everything that had been going on hadn't been kind to him.“Olivia.” His voice was clipped, his gaze meeting mine briefly before returning to the documents sprawled out before him. “What brings you here?”“I was worried about you,” I replied, closing the door softly behind me. “You seemed...distracted lately. Are you alright?”Victor let out a hard sigh, a quick flash of raw
Olivia's POVWalking briskly down the palace corridors, I barely registered the opulence of my surroundings. My mind was preoccupied with thoughts of the blood moons and their ominous message. My heart pounded with urgency, knowing that I needed to speak with Alexander and confirm my decision to go to Werewolf Central City. I rounded a corner sharply and collided with a solid body.“Oh, I’m so—” I started to apologise before recognising who I had bumped into.Allan. His eyes met mine, and a spark of something unspoken passed between us. It was the first time I’d seen him up close since he had brought the twins in to see me so they could meet Alexander.“Olivia,” he said softly, a note of hesitation in his voice.“I’m sorry, Allan. I didn’t see you,” I said, avoiding his gaze and making to move past him.“Wait.” His hand closed around my arm, halting my advance. “I have something for you.”I turned to face him, my curiosity mixed with a sense of dread. He extended a set of papers toward
Olivia's POVThe door creaked as I pushed it open, revealing Alexander seated on the floor with our children. Joy filled the room, a stark contrast to the worry inside me. His eyes flickered to mine, and I could see the weight of the message from the Elders already haunting him."Olivia," he articulated my name like an unspoken plea, and for a moment, everything else melted away.I forced a smile for the twins before turning my attention to Alexander. “Can we talk?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.Alexander nodded, rising to his feet and gesturing for me to follow him out of the room. We walked in silence until we reached an empty corridor.“I'm coming with you and Victor to the city,” I blurted out.Alexander’s eyes widened in shock. “Olivia, you can’t. It’s too dangerous.”I shook my head, determination set in my gaze. “I can’t stay locked in this palace forever, Alexander. I need to be out there with you, with Victor. We face this together.”Just then, Victor rounded the co