All Chapters of Whispering Shadows: The Lost Bond: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

As the shimmering haze gradually cleared, revealing the figures before us, Leah let out an excited squeal and dashed forward, pulling the towering figure into a warm embrace while the man beside him watched with an unreadable expression."Papa! It feels like it's been ages since I last saw you properly!" Leah exclaimed as the impressive eight-foot-tall figure bent down slightly, enveloping her in his arms."It's good to see you too, little one," he rumbled before Leah stepped back and turned, grinning widely at Xavier and me."Guys, this is Papa. Papa, meet Xavier and Anastasia," Leah beamed excitedly.Leah's father was a truly imposing figure, with broad shoulders, bulging muscles that seemed to ripple with potential energy, and an expression that exuded both authority and the promise of swift retribution if crossed. His steely gaze settled on Xavier and me, surveying us with an impassive intensity."Anastasia, I've heard a lot about you over the years, and I would like to extend my

"I'm sorry, Lord Thamuz. I'm still a little on edge," Xavier finally said, offering a small bow in acknowledgment to the Halfmon Lord standing before us.Lord Thamuz waved his hand dismissively, shrugging off the apology. "It's fine. If it wasn't, I would have reacted, but your apology is appreciated nonetheless. Now, the door to your left leads to the bedroom where you will need to... what do you call it? Mating and marking?" he asked curiously.Leah nodded and giggled, while I felt my cheeks flush a furious shade of red."Don't worry, sugar, no one will be watching," she whispered into my ear with a playful smirk.I swatted her teasingly as the two men turned to look at us with raised eyebrows."Don't you think we should sit them down and discuss exactly what will happen, Papa? I don't want them to feel like they're in the dark," Leah suggested thoughtfully.Lord Thamuz nodded and gestured to the door on the left. "Let's sit comfortably as we discuss this matter. I want to learn mor

"This isn't a typical binding. The darkness within you, Xavier, complicates matters significantly. Here's how we will proceed. I understand that mating and marking unite your wolves, and neither of you has attempted this due to fears of poorly healing marks, exposure, and the possibility of offending your true mate, Xavier, or your second chance mate, Anastasia," Lord Thamuz explained. He stood, approached the table, poured a glass of wine, and offered it to Xavier and me. We both declined politely.As he resumed his seat, he took a long sip, scrutinizing us intently. "Once you have mated and marked, you'll need to drink these," he instructed, snapping his fingers to produce two small shot glasses filled with a clear liquid on the table."What is that?" Xavier asked cautiously."A sleeping draught that will render you unconscious," Thamuz replied."And cut us off from our wolves?" I inquired.Thamuz smirked. "Do you generally chat with your wolf when unconscious?" he retorted with a h

Xavier nodded slowly, uncertainty swirling in his chest. "So, if she were standing right in front of you, how could you ever recognize her?" Leah asked hesitantly, the concern in her voice evident.Xavier frowned at the oddity of the question but understood Leah's worry for my well-being. I had endured so much already, and given their close bond, Leah would certainly despise seeing me hurt again."I wouldn't even know if she was lying next to me," Xavier replied softly, regret lacing his words. "But don't worry, Leah. Hurting Anastasia is the last thing I would ever do. Even if my true mate should appear, I'll ensure that Anastasia doesn't suffer. I promise she will be well taken care of."Leah regarded him for a long moment, her expression unreadable, yet she managed a soft smile. "I trust you; don't worry."An awkward silence stretched between them, and Xavier shifted uncomfortably on the bed. Both of us were completely naked, and having Leah in his room felt bewildering."Have we

As he leaned back in his chair, he studied me intensely, contemplating the impression I had already made upon his heart. Although his wolf rarely communicated with him, even before the intervention of the Demon Lord with the mark, I had become an indelible presence in his mind."Is everything alright, Xavier?" I asked, my gaze searching his, filled with concern. He offered a light smile in response, but it didn't quell the unease growing inside me."It's fine, Anastasia. I was just lost in thought for a moment, that's all," he replied dismissively, but his focus quickly shifted to a raven-haired woman who stood nearby, casting malicious glares in my direction. I jumped slightly as Xavier growled softly, instinctively turning to see what was troubling him.The woman's smirk only deepened as she approached us, her hateful gaze locked onto me. Xavier rose, positioning himself protectively beside me, ready to confront whatever this woman intended. The tension in the air was palpable; it w