Don't worry; I have no intention of glorifying what I just described. Not yet, but if I intend to do so in the future, I will notify you all and provide a warning so that you can skip the section if you are uncomfortable. If you think Astrid's brothers were assholes, wait till you know more about Rafael's father. Stay tuned I love you all<3
25. Damned Ties This chapter is dedicated to ROXY. Thank you for your support
26. sister's bonding This chapter is dedicated to ORIANJUSTIN HOYALS .Thank you for your support Astrid's POV:"Hello, my name is Eva, and you're Astrid, right?" she said as she extended her hand to me.I was still clutching the quilt, unsure what would happen if I let it go. I kept staring at her, unsure whether to accept her hand or not. I didn't want to offend her; if she was close to him, harm might befall me. Eventually, I gripped the quilt with one hand and extended the other."Hey," I said, and she smiled back at me."Oh my god, you are so gorgeous; no surprise, my brother has been smitten with you since the first time he saw you." She hugged me."B-B- Brother?" I frowned."Yes, Rafael is my brother, the real one." I don't know much about vampires other than the fact that they are territorial and aggressive.She appeared to be kind and sweet. If she despised me, she would have started being mean to me by now, and if she intended to harm me, she could have easily done so by no
27. Distance This chapter is dedicated to AMINA NJOYA. Thank your for your support
28. Patience and Understanding This chapter is dedicated to DIVIADIAMOND. Thank you for your support. Rafael's POV: I hurriedly moved away as she opened her eyes. She met my gaze, smiled, and turned away in her sleepy state. I returned to my place, rearranging myself uncomfortably on the couch. I'm willing to go to any extent for that smile, and sleeping on the sofa is nothing compared to the lengths I'm willing to go. I dozed off while glancing at her lovely face. I sat up again when I heard Astrid gasp. Sweating profusely, she moved around in her spot. "No... no," she said, taking a defensive stance. "Leave me alone; I don't want to go anywhere with you guys," she said, shaking. I dashed over to her. "Astrid... Astrid," I said, but she didn't answer. Unsure if I should shake her to wake her up, I hesitated. "Mom, leave me alone; I don't want to get into this." I realized what she was having a nightmare about. "Astr... Astrid, wake up; you are alright." I shook her and tugged
29. Attack This chapter is dedicated to MEGAN MOOREFRIELD WOO. Thank you for your support
30. Mate's Blood This chapter is dedicated to MERCY UWAIFO. Thank you for your support. Rafael's POV: I was taken aback by what Astrid had just said. I thought I was hearing things. In any case, her words brought immense joy to my heart. 'Your Queen,' she really said.She is, indeed, my queen. I can die if she asks me to. "What did you say?" I asked once more."Yes, you wanted me to come with you and tell you that I am your mate or queen, right? I don't recall the exact words, but you asked either of them if I'm not mistaken," she responded.I had asked her to assist me in informing everyone that I had found my mate, but I had no idea she would accept so easily.Overwhelmed with joy, I couldn't contain myself and embraced her in a bone-crushing hug. Bryan and Eva laughed, but my attention shifted when Astrid winced.I backed away, assuming I had hurt her or that my unexpected move had made her uncomfortable, but she was clutching her bleeding forearm.I softly took her hand in mine
31. MeetingThis chapter is dedicated to FALE...... Thank you for your support —not in a lethal sense, but a genuine threat to my carefully guarded emotions. What am I talking to myself about? I mentally smacked myself to break out of the trance I was in."Let's go," I said, motioning for her to follow me.I warned Bryan and Eva not to cross our paths. I want to be alone with her so she can get more comfortable with me. That is my life objective right now: to make her feel at home in my arms. Maybe she's feeling strange this time seeing the path we took because the las
32. Varlets This chapter is dedicated to NNEKA ELUEBO EDAFE. Thank you for your support. Astrid's POV: I gasped as his eyes caught my attention. They turned pitch black momentarily before shifting to crimson and returning to normal. "What happened? What did I do?" Rafael asked, shaking his head, to exit the zone he had just entered. Scanning the room, I found everyone seemingly unfazed. Perhaps this is usual for vampires, just as it is natural for us to transform into wolves and grow fur on our bodies. I'm not sure why it happened; as I previously stated, I'm not familiar with vampires, and I had no idea that a mate's blood could be used to kill even a royal. It disturbs me that they have my blood. What if something bad happens to him due to my actions and I wind up losing him? I can't let that happen. Rafael snapped his fingers in front of me. "Astrid." "Huh?" I frowned. I think I had zoned out. "Nothing," I corrected myself as I looked around. Perhaps this happened to him b
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported and inspired me with their encouraging remarks and positive thoughts. When I embarked on the journey of writing "Third Chance Mate," I never anticipated the overwhelming appreciation for its originality. I was simply seeking a source of fulfillment in literature, tired of the same old tales.Discovering each of you who joined me on this adventure has been an absolute delight. Your presence, whether through comments, likes, or ratings, has been profoundly inspiring. You have been my greatest supporters, and for that, I am truly grateful.As I write these words, I am filled with a sense of bittersweetness, realizing that this may be our final interaction. Yet, I hope that Astrid and Rafael's journey has left a lasting impression on you, as it has on me.Finally, I'd like to thank the platform for giving me a fair opportunity for promotion and for assisting me in getting this far.If you have enjoyed reading "Thi
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79. Forgiveness and Leaving BehindAstrid's POV:"I didn't do anything; it was them," Cindy remarked, pointing to my stomach as my family entered the room. "Oh," Cindy murmured, pulling her fingers back.I scowled and stared at them. "What exactly are they doing here?" I directed my question toward Rafael."Astrid, we really regret anything we did. We can't even express how horrible we feel." I signaled with my hand for them to come to a halt and asked Rafael again.""'What are they doing here, Rafael, and why aren't you doing anything?' I said." "You shouldn't have allowed them to come in here in the first place," I told him."Come with me, Little Dove." He took my hand and led me into a room next to ours. He shut the door to give us the solitude we required."I know you are mad at me, but you don't know a few things that I do. To be honest, I was the one who determined they didn't deserve to live, but you have to listen to me out, and I'll leave it up to you. We'll do whatever you t
78. Peace and Happiness This chapter is dedicated to NAFISATU ADAMU UMAR. Thank you for your support
77. After War This chapter is dedicated to LEANNA WOODHOUSE and KARINA UNERNA. Thank you for your support
76. Demons Let loose This chapter is dedicated to SUNETTE BARKLEY, CHIS, IRIS NIU, MOERANGI, NNEKA MARVELOUS, JACKIE ISAIAS, CAVASSI CAVALIER, SUE SHEPHARD and CONNIE GONZALES. Thank you all for your support
75. Hell Unleashed This chapter is dedicated to SARAH LORRAINE, JENNY BOGAN, DIVYA KAUSHIK, THALEFO NHOIWA, HOPE-EMILY, and NIC KOL. Thank you for your support
74. War Part-2 This chapter is dedicated to ELLEN GIBSON, JUANA GONZALEZ, ULLA SCHMIDT, QUEENIE PHILLIPS, and KATRINA MILLER-WHITTAKER. Thank you for your support
Chapter 73. War Part-1 This Chapter is dedicated to KRIS TINE, PYKE YAP, TAVIA ROALEF and KATH ALEXANDER. Thankyou for your support