Chapter: 63 ****** ALTAIR: “Our mate,” Vale proclaimed as he emerged. “Hello, Altair,” he called, and a laugh bubbled up from within me, contagious enough to draw Vale into the joy as well. “Shh, they’ll hear,” he whispered, but I couldn’t stop laughing. It felt exhilarating and liberating. Vale was magnificent, his fur a pristine white, unmarred by any spot. I knew we would be beautiful together. (“Hello, Vale. You’re finally awake,”) I said, my voice echoing in my mind. “I would have been sooner if they hadn’t severed me from you,” he replied, a hint of frustration lacing his tone. (“What do you mean?”) I asked, curiosity piquing. “Our Birth Omega lied. Talon is not only our mate but the one we have returned to find in this lifetime. He is our life and soul. We marked him when he was a boy, long before we were even born.” (“No way,”) I breathed, a sense of elation washing over me. (“That explains the mark on his wrist. I bet he doesn’t even understand.”) “
Chapter: 64 ****** ALTAIR: Talon was to be married off, bound by an oath to my Birth Omega. A fire ignited within me, a volatile mix of anger and desperation. How could they do this to him? I clenched my fists, the raw emotion coursing through me, demanding action. Why would he enter into an oath? Even worse, why would my Birth Omega force him into such a fate? Talon may have hurt me as a child, but that didn't make him a pawn to be manipulated by those who wielded power over him. All these years, who knew what he had endured? Like a caged animal, a slave to fate, and a piece on my Birth Omega’s chessboard of cruelty. He didn’t deserve any of this, and none of it was his fault. He needed me. He needed us. “Vale?” I called to my wolf, feeling his stirrings within me, but sensing the weakness that seeped through our bond. “Are you alright, my half?” Vale didn’t respond right away. When he finally did, his voice cracked. (“I’m alright. Let us take care of our mate.”) I d
Chapter: 65 ****** ALTAIR: I pushed open my bedroom door, the familiar scent of my sanctuary enveloping me. I stumbled toward the bed, collapsing face-first into its soft embrace. Tears flowed freely, blurring my vision as they fell like an unrelenting river. After a few moments, I heard the gentle creak of the door. Bernie appeared, her eyes scanning the room for me. She wouldn’t be able to remain happy knowing I was in pain. “Al?” she called softly, carefully approaching my bed. “What’s going on?” She settled beside me, her warmth a comforting presence. “You know you can tell me anything.” I sat up, leaning into her as my tears soaked into the fabric of her beautiful dress. I felt her breath hitch, a sign that she was holding back her own emotions. “They severed me from my wolf,” I finally whispered, my voice trembling. “It was my Birth Omega, my fathers, and my grandparents who agreed to have my wolf ripped from within me. They stole the memories of Talon, so I wouldn’t
Chapter: 66 ****** ALTAIR: As we descended the staircase, the sounds of laughter and music grew louder, wrapping around us like a warm embrace. The flickering glow of candles illuminated the lively scene below, casting playful shadows against the walls. I could see friends and family mingling, their faces bright with joy, but my heart felt heavy with the absence of my half, and Talon. Bernie squeezed my hand, pulling me back to the moment. “You ready?” she asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement. I nodded, though uncertainty still lingered in my chest. As we stepped into the vibrant atmosphere, a chorus of voices rose to greet me. “Happy Birthday, Altair!” they shouted in unison, their cheerful faces beaming up at me. I managed a smile, the energy of the crowd washing over me like a wave. My parents stood by the buffet table, my Birth Omega’s eyes alight with pride, while my father Seth clapped me on the shoulder, his hearty laugh echoing in my ears. “Eighteen! Can you beli
Chapter: 67 ****** TALON: I sat in the dimly lit hall of the campus, the anticipation coiling in my stomach like a tightly wound spring. The night stretched on, shadows creeping across the walls as I waited for the omegas to arrive. The Elder, tasked with binding me to them, shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his patience visibly waning. Finally, with a weary sigh, he rose, his voice echoing in the stillness. “I think they changed their minds, Vampire. You can return to your home.” Confusion washed over me as his words sank in. Why hadn’t they come? They had seemed so eager just days before when they arrived with my uncle, eyes bright with hope. Now, their absence felt like a weight pressing down on my chest. After a few more hours of waiting, I made my way home, the Elder’s words replaying in my mind. As I stepped into my living room, a familiar scent enveloped me—his pheromones, rich and intoxicating. They clung to the walls like a lingering memory, evoking a rush of emotio
Chapter: 68 ****** TALON: The night dragged on, heavy and suffocating, as I lay wide awake, staring at the ceiling. My uncle's warning echoed in my mind, a relentless reminder of the turmoil that lay ahead. Training Altair while pretending his pheromones didn't affect me felt like a punishment from hell, one I was utterly unprepared to face. Each time I closed my eyes, I could almost feel the weight of his presence, the intoxicating scent that had haunted my dreams for months now. Evening arrived, dull and gray, but I had no choice—I had to push aside my fears and face the day. I dressed slowly, my hands trembling slightly as I buttoned my shirt. The mirror reflected a mask of calm that I was far from feeling inside. I inhaled deeply, reminding myself that I had faced challenges before. This was just another—albeit a particularly daunting—task ahead of me. Upon arriving at the training grounds, I spotted my students gathered in a tight cluster, their eager faces animated with a
Chapter: 69 ****** ALTAIR: I lay there on the training mat, my head buried in my hands, trying to block out everything around me. The weight of the moment pressed down on me, suffocating and maddening. Talon’s soft moan echoed in my mind, each replay sending jolts of heat coursing through me. My arousal had surged the instant I heard that sound, a primal reaction that had awakened something deep within me—I could have sworn I felt Vale stirred. I felt him for the first time since my birthday. “Altair, are you okay?” a fellow student called, concern lacing their voice. I barely registered the question, muffling my response as I nodded slowly, my voice barely a whisper. “I’m fine,” I lied, though the truth was anything but. “Do you need help getting up?” they pressed, their voice tinged with worry. “No, I’ll just lie down for a while,” I replied, the words slipping out before I could think better of them. I couldn’t face anyone—not yet. Not when the heat below my belt had me
Chapter: 70 ****** ALTAIR: As the days passed in Elysium, I fell into a rhythm. Mornings were filled with classes, where I learned about the intricacies of combat and strategy, as well as academic prowess, and evenings were reserved for training, where I pushed my body to its limits. I made friends, shared laughter, and even felt a sense of belonging within the camp. But despite the oneness surrounding me, an ache settled deep in my heart, a hollow feeling that nothing seemed to fill. After the incident on my first day of training, Talon had avoided me like I was some kind of plague. It was as if he had erected an invisible barrier between us, one I could never breach. Each time I managed to catch his gaze, he would look away so quickly it felt like a knife twisting in my chest. He wouldn’t spare me a moment to say hello, and before I could even approach him after training, he would vanish, leaving me standing there in a cloud of confusion and longing. I felt tortured by it, th
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Chapter: 145 ***** PART THREE AND THE END…. “Come,” Arion said, rising to his feet and gesturing for me to follow. He led me toward the Mirror of Eternity mounted on the wall. “Look,” he instructed, pointing into its depths. A swirling cloud of smoke filled the mirror, gradually taking shape to reveal my Virgil, deep within the forest behind Elysium, where he often went for his hunts. “This was the moment you asked me to watch over him while you fulfilled your vows to the Goddess. That night, he saw me by the river. He didn’t recognize me, of course, but he spoke to me. It was at that moment I realized he had perceived my presence. He shouldn’t have been able to see me unless I revealed myself, yet I never did, and still, he saw me.” I stepped closer to the mirror, placing my hand against the cool surface where his image lingered. Arion turned to me, his gaze intent. “Do you know what he said to me that night?” I shook my head, turning my full attention to him. “He sa
Chapter: 144 ****** PART TWO: Virgil gasped as Vale's tongue lapped vigorously as his exposed velvet heat. The strange sensation caused Virgil to writhe and moan, leaning closer to the mattress and holding his ass higher for his wolf to continue his oral assault on his tender hole. It wasn't long before saliva started to drip down Virgil's thighs, the Vampire was a slave to his own body. "Please... More!" He found himself begging as he looked back at his giant white wolf. Slowly, Vale began to shift but Virgil was lost in his own world to notice this until two fingers slipped into his mouth and he sucked on them, wetting them, moaning as more of Vale's taste seeped into him. Then the fingers were taken from his eager mouth, and Virgil was going to protest their loss when he cried out as they were pushing deep inside him, curling to stroke over his gland roughly. “Ngh... P-Please…” Virgil begged, his voice trembling with desperate need, prompting a deep chuckle from Vale.
Chapter: 143 ****** EPILOGUE PART ONE: ***** Once in the bedroom, Vale leaned against the door, his presence commanding and intoxicating. As Virgil stepped down, the air thickened with the heady scent of Vale’s strong pheromones, wrapping around him like a warm embrace. It ignited memories of that first, wild rush of desire, sending shivers down his spine as he recalled the way he had once lost control, surrendering to his own touch. A soft smile played on Virgil’s lips, a blend of confidence and vulnerability, as he approached the edge of the bed. With Vale still poised by the door, a silent guardian of their shared tension, he began to undress, each movement deliberately slow and tantalizing. The fabric slipped away, revealing skin that glistened under the dim light, and Vale’s gaze roamed hungrily, filled with a fierce longing that made Virgil's heart race. In that charged atmosphere, the world outside faded, leaving only the two of them, electric and raw. Vale's eyes
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Chapter: 142 ****** THIRD PERSON: The air in the bonding hall was thick with anticipation, the soft glow of candlelight flickering against the stone walls, casting dancing shadows that seemed to echo the hearts of those gathered. At the front of the room, the Elder stepped forward, his presence commanding yet soothing, drawing the attention of all who were present. With a gentle but firm voice, he began to anchor the ceremony. “We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of two souls who, through trials and tribulations, have found each other. Their love has stood strong against all odds.” His gaze swept across the assembly, each face reflecting the warmth of shared joy. “Today, we witness their sealing—the binding of two souls, different by blood and Kin, yet entwined by love. It is a sacred bond, a fate joined.” The Elder raised his staff high, its tip adorned with intricate carvings that glimmered in the candlelight. He pointed it toward the moon-shaped window abov
Chapter: 141 ****** THIRD PERSON: “Are you ready?” Dirk asked his presence a comforting reminder of the love and support that surrounded Talon since his Uncle accepted him and forgave him, even amid familial discord. Talon nodded, a genuine smile breaking through as he turned back to his father one last time. “I’ll be okay,” he reassured, stepping toward Dirk. The man had transformed over the years, treating Talon with a kindness that felt like a continuous effort to make up for the many lost years between them. Talon deeply appreciated his uncle’s efforts and the love he offered; it was something he had longed for throughout his life. Despite having a father now, Talon’s bond with Dirk remained unchanged. No matter what, Dirk would always be the only family Talon truly knew. “Dad!” The exuberant voices of his children rang through the air as they burst into the room, their faces alight with joy. At thirteen years old, they were a whirlwind of energy, and Talon’s hear
Chapter: 140 ****** THIRD PERSON: The RiverBay Pack buzzed with excitement, the air thick with anticipation as the Bonding celebration approached. In the farthest wing of the Manor, Talon remained secluded, locked away for three days, immersed in the necessary rituals, the only people he saw during this time were his uncle and the omegas who attended to him. He could feel the weight of the hours pressing against him, each moment drawing him closer to the one he longed to see—Vale. Even Altair who roamed around his head with each breath he took, was locked out. The ache of missing his soulmate gnawed at him, a reminder of their shared connection that surpassed time. Dressed in a sleek black bonding attire, Talon admired his reflection in the mirror. The fabric clung to him, elegant yet tantalizing, hinting at the form beneath while maintaining an aura of mystery. His chest tightened with a mix of eagerness and anxiety as he recalled the whirlwind of change that had swept throug
Chapter: 139 ***** TALON: ("Are you aware that she’s manipulating you, or rather, manipulating Helios?") Altair’s voice sliced through my reverie, prompting a smile as I gathered the children and guided them toward their bedroom. It was essential to soothe their spirits so they could find peace tonight. Helen accompanied me until we reached the children's room, but it was Liam who broke the silence first. “Can we stay in your room tonight?” he asked, his voice still tinged with the remnants of tears, soft and fragile. Without hesitation, I nodded and redirected our path toward my own bedroom. Once inside, I tucked the twins into bed, remaining by their side until their breathing steadied into sleep. Helen had slipped away earlier, leaving just me and the children in the quiet room. With them finally at rest, I turned and stepped out onto the balcony, settling into a chair as I gazed up at the luminous moon. “I apologize for keeping you restrained while she was hurting