Semua Bab The Dark Lord's Mate.: Bab 21 - Bab 30

She was still in shock, dazed, and not believing what he said. How could he possibly be her mate? Something was wrong—something was totally wrong. She was not meant to have another mate.She tried stepping back from him, but he wasn’t allowing it. Instead, he..."What did you say you are?" she asked again, perhaps thinking she was dreaming or imagining herself dreaming. NO! She shook her head. She could never imagine herself getting mated to someone as ruthless and untamed as him."I am your mate. Haven’t your wolf told you that?" he said."I don’t have a wolf!" she replied, now pushing him forcefully away from her. She could tell he wasn’t expecting that.Draven stared at her, surprised by her actions and her response. She didn’t have a wolf, but her scent proved otherwise—she was a werewolf. She also had incredible strength to push him so hard.But that wasn’t what baffled him. He was still shocked by her sudden confession. That was news he wasn’t prepared for."Are you going to rej

It had been three days since she received the letter summoning her presence, and now, Aurora stood in the midst of the high-ranking vampires. As she stepped into the vast hall, the murmurs that had filled the air earlier hushed, and the vampires instinctively moved four feet away from her, as if her very existence was something to be cautious of.Her eyes darted around the room, searching for a familiar face, but there was no sign of Lilith. She hadn't seen her for a while and wondered if she was present, hidden among the silent onlookers.Aurora wrapped her arms around herself as a shiver ran down her spine. The presence of werewolves in the same room as her made her uneasy. Their cold, calculating stares felt like they were piercing through her, their expressions unreadable.The Judgment Hall, as she had come to know, was a grand yet imposing place. Elevated seats lined the room, towering over the ground, accessible only by staircases that gave the elders and high officials an air o

The air in the grand chamber was thick with tension, the dim candlelight casting flickering shadows across the ornate walls. The Vampire King sat at his massive wooden desk, his fingers drumming impatiently against the polished surface."Any news yet about the rogues?" Draven's voice carried a sharp edge, his crimson eyes narrowing at his men.Carlos shifted uncomfortably under the weight of his king’s gaze. "I'm sorry, my king. We searched outside the borders, focusing on the barren lands, but it seems the rogues caught wind of our search and vanished before we could track them."Draven's hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white. The lack of information infuriated him. For weeks now, the rogues had been untraceable. Not a single attack, not a whisper of their whereabouts. It was as if they had simply disappeared."Hmm, I see," Draven muttered, his expression unreadable.He didn’t like this silence. Rogues weren’t known for their patience. They were aggressive, reckless,

Aurora gasped in shock. Someone she hadn't seen in a long time—someone she had specifically asked to stay away—had accepted an invitation from her. And not just any invitation—one that involved his birthday."Now get your butt up. It's time for breakfast," Lilith said.Aurora quickly stood, shaking off her thoughts.Vuk watched her movements, his sharp eyes scrutinizing every detail. He couldn't understand why his brother was taking so long to claim her as his mate."Mother, don't you think it's time my brother claims his mate?" VuK asked, his tone neutral but edged with curiosity.Lilith and Aurora both turned their heads sharply toward him.Aurora didn't wait to hear their conversation. She didn't want to hear any talk about mates, especially when it concerned her. Without another word, she turned and left the room.Lilith's gaze lingered on the door, where Aurora had disappeared."I don't see why you're bringing this up. You know she's uncomfortable with the term 'mate,'" Lilith sai

Aurora hesitated at the doorway, uncertain about what to wear. She had grown accustomed to the vampire king’s chambers, but stepping inside, she was caught off guard by the sight of Queen Lilith sitting gracefully on the bed. In front of her, a stunning red gown lay neatly arranged, its silky fabric catching the dim candlelight."My son asked me to find you something exquisite," Lilith said with a warm smile. "This red dress suits your personality—quiet, yet powerful, bold, and beautiful."Aurora stared at the gown, her fingers twitching slightly. The dress was undeniably beautiful, but the words Lilith had used to describe her felt foreign. Bold? Beautiful? No, she was none of those things. She had spent her life as a weak wolf, mistreated endlessly by her former pack. How could she suddenly be seen as anything more?Lilith's eyes gleamed with mischief as she added, "And, as you know, we vampires have a certain... appreciation for red. The king will love it on you. Don’t you want to