Chapter: Chapter Thirty:Helena’s POVThe stillness of morning did nothing to soothe the storm inside me.I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the pale light seeping through the high windows. My limbs ached from the effort of yesterday’s healing, but it wasn’t the bruises or cuts that haunted me—it was the words of the dragon scout, rasping through the night air like a curse:The prince walks among you.No name. No direct accusation. But the moment I heard it, my heart clenched around a single truth I had buried for years.Rhider.I rose from the bed, palms clammy, and wrapped a shawl tightly around my shoulders. The corridors were quiet. Only the gentle clatter of armor and whispered prayers of the healers echoed through the walls.When I passed by the training yard, I paused.Rhider, there he was. Sword in hand, sweat darkening his tunic, muscles coiled like a predator in motion. He moved like a vision carved from war itself, flawless, fast, impossibly precise.Too fast.I knew the limits of a werewolf’s
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty Nine: Fire Between UsSeraphina's POVHis hands were still on my skin, the warmth of his body pressed against mine beneath the tangled furs of the healer's tent. My heart hadn’t settled. Neither had my thoughts. Not even after the way he… oh my God.He fucked me like a man possessed. Like he needed me more than he needed air. It hadn’t been gentle. It hadn’t been slow. It had been rough, desperate, maddeningly perfect. Every thrust, every bite, every growled moan against my throat had carved itself into the marrow of my bones.And I had begged for more.Rhider’s breath was still uneven behind me. His arm lay across my waist, anchoring me to him as if afraid I might vanish if he let go. Part of me still wondered if this was a fever dream. If I’d wake alone, untouched, unloved.But I wasn’t. I was his and he was mine. I turned my face slightly, just enough to feel the soft brush of his lips against my temple."You’re trembling," he whispered. "I’m not cold."No. I was burning.Every nerve in my body still ec
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty Eight: The HeirRhider’s POV The fire was still in my bones.Even hours after the battle, after the blood had dried and the last wounded soldier had been treated, I could still feel it humming beneath my skin, like a second heartbeat.I stared at my hands as I dipped them into the washbasin behind the barracks, scrubbing away the dirt, the ash, the blood. But no matter how hard I scrubbed, the tremble wouldn’t stop. Not from exhaustion. No, something else. Something worse.Because what I’d done today wasn’t natural. I’d moved too fast. Heard things no wolf should have heard. Survived wounds that should’ve split me in two and Liard had seen it.He hadn’t said a word, his expression unreadable as ever, but I knew my Alpha. I knew the way he studied me, like I was suddenly a puzzle with a missing piece he was desperate to find.Seraphina… Gods.My throat clenched as I thought of her scream when that winged beast lunged for her, the wild panic in her eyes, and the way she’d crumpled into me once I caugh
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Seven: Howls Of Pain Liard’s POV The war horn shattered the silence before dawn.Its echo rolled down the mountainside like thunder, stirring the warriors in their tents, the beasts in the woods, and the ghosts in my mind. I stood at the edge of the cliff overlooking the eastern ridge, where smoke bloomed like a dark omen across the trees. The dragons had finally moved.They were here.Rhider stood beside me, armored and silent. His jaw was tight, his eyes sharp, golden and glowing faintly beneath the rising sun. My sister stood further back, trying to hide her fear. I didn’t blame her.“Mount up,” I said, voice low but firm. “We ride.”Within minutes, the camp transformed into a war machine. Horses stomped, blades gleamed, and the wind carried the crackle of fire magic already burning in the east. The dragons weren’t waiting. They wanted a message sent. And I would answer them with steel.We rode hard, Rhider and I at the front. Warriors fell in formation behind us like the spine of a beast ready to bar
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Six: Bloodline And Battles Liard’s POV The war table was crowded, yet the silence was deafening.I stood at the head of it, arms crossed over my chest, jaw clenched, my gaze darting across the map. Red markers littered the borders, burnt villages, missing scouts, fallen posts. Every hour, more came in. Every one of them a threat I was meant to stop.Rhider was at my side, silent, unreadable, but I could feel the tension rolling off him like heat from flame. Across the table, my generals exchanged uncertain glances. The atmosphere in the tent was heavy, thick with nerves.And yet, all I could think about… was her.Helena.Her face in the candlelight. Her breathy whispers against my neck. The way her body trembled when I touched her. The way she looked at me like I was still worth saving, even when the rest of the world wasn’t sure.I hadn’t slept. Not properly. My body had collapsed in the early hours from sheer exhaustion, but my mind hadn’t rested. My dreams had been filled with dragon fire—and her screaming
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Five: Shadows In The FlameHelena’s POV The fire had long since burned down to embers, but the heat in my chest had not cooled.I sat alone in the quiet of my chambers, my hands resting in my lap, the tips still stained with blood that wouldn't wash out,no matter how hard I scrubbed. It wasn’t the soldiers’ wounds that haunted me tonight. It wasn’t even the distant rumble of drums signaling troop movements or the scouts returning from the outer woods with grim news of dragon skirmishes.It was the silence after. The silence when I was left with my thoughts-dangerous, treacherous thoughts.I hadn’t gone to Liard.He had summoned me again, a quiet knock at my door earlier that evening, followed by a messenger who said, “He waits for you in the old stone passage.” The same place we had once made love. The same hidden chamber that still smelled of fire and skin.But I never left my room, because this time… I couldn’t. The danger wasn’t just from outside the walls-it was inside my blood.Seraphina’s words earlier s
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The Coach's Forbidden Play
Sage Davis was once the name on everyone's lips, a rising basketball star with unmatched talent and a promising future.
But one wrong move, one selfish mis-timed dunk during a critical game cost her team the trophy and left her with a shattered ankle and a fractured reputation.
A year off the court has left her anxious and stripped of the confidence that once defined her.
Now 19, she is back, taller, stronger, but haunted by doubts and the pressure of living up to her former glory.
Enter Andrew Jefferson, turning forty, striking, with the kind of presence that commands attention.
He is the new coach of the team and, awkwardly enough, her best friend's father.
Sage expected discipline, rules, and professional distance but what she didn't expect was the spark, a mere fickle at first, and then a flame.
He sees the fire in her, the talent she possesses, and the fragility she tries to hide. Against all odds, she finds herself drawn to the one man she should never want.
Their connection is forbidden. Dangerous. Taboo. But as the line between right and wrong blurs, Sage must decide if she’s willing to risk everything, her future, her friendship, and the fragile pieces of herself she is still putting back together, for a love that was never supposed to happen.
This is a story of redemption, desire, and the kind of love that breaks rules, norms……and hearts.
อ่าน
Chapter: Chapter 139Sage's POV Anastasia's presence was a toxic cloud, a storm that had just rolled into our little haven. She leaned down, her face a mask of feigned concern, her voice a low, venomous whisper. "Pauline," she said, her eyes boring into my best friend's. "You don't need to force yourself to be with them. You're better than this." She held Pauline's shoulder, a possessive, territorial grip. "I've been so worried about you, sweetheart. Especially when you didn't come home. Come with me. Let's go home."She held Pauline's hand, her fingers lacing with hers, a sickeningly sweet gesture that made my stomach churn. She pulled Pauline to her feet, a silent act of aggression. Then, she turned to Andrew and me, her face a mask of pure hatred. "You two should stop forcing yourselves on my daughter. You're shameless. Whatever is going on between you two, you should keep Pauline away from it."She started to drag Pauline away, but my best friend was stronger than she looked. Pauline pulled her hand
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Chapter: Chapter 138Sage's POV Andrew suggested we all have dinner at his restaurant, a treat from him to celebrate our reunion. He and I left first. He dropped me off at my place so I could change before he drove home to get ready. The evening air felt different, lighter and filled with a promise of a new beginning.I went inside, my heart soaring, a joyful melody playing in my head. I quickly found a dress, a beautiful sapphire blue one that I had saved for a special occasion. I did my hair, a simple updo and applied a little makeup, my hands trembling with excitement. An hour later, the doorbell rang. It was Andrew. He was wearing a dark suit that fit him perfectly, and his eyes held a soft, loving gaze that made my heart flutter.He drove to the restaurant, a place I had never seen before. It was beautiful, with a warm, inviting ambiance and soft, romantic lighting. He had already made reservations and soon, Pauline and Kay joined us. We all sat together at a round table, a happy, reunited family an
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Chapter: Chapter 137Sage's POV She wrapped her arms around both of us, her body a warm, comforting presence against mine. She held us tightly, her head resting on Andrew's shoulder and I could feel the silent sobs that racked her body. We held her just as tightly, our arms a protective shield around her, a promise to never let her go.After a long moment, she pulled away, her eyes still red, but a small, determined smile on her lips. She looked at Andrew, a playful glint in her eyes. "Dad," she said, her voice soft but firm. "If you ever hurt Sage, you don't need my permission to never forgive you. I have no intention of forgiving you."Andrew let out a warm, genuine laugh, the sound of a beautiful melody that was a balm to my bruised and broken heart. "I'll take your word for it, Pauline," he said, a proud, happy smile on his face.Just then, Kay walked back into the room, a tray of hot chocolate in his hands. He looked at us, his eyes filled with a new kind of relief and happiness. "I'm sorry to inte
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Chapter: Chapter 136Sage's POV He stood there, his eyes filled with a raw, vulnerable plea, his hand reaching out to her, a silent offering of peace. The room was thick with a tense, expectant silence, the air heavy with unspoken emotions. Pauline just stared at him, her face a mask of conflicting emotions, a mix of anger, betrayal and a deep sadness. She didn't say anything, and I knew it was my turn to speak. I had to tell her the truth, all of it, without any pretense or lies. I had to show her how much I cared, how much I loved her, how much I needed her in my life.I took a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest, a frantic drumbeat of nerves. I took a step closer to her, my voice thick with emotion. "Pauline," I began, my voice a soft, sincere whisper. "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry for everything. I know I hurt you. I know I betrayed your trust. I know I should have told you. And I know that my actions led to all of this. But I have to be honest with you. I don't regret meeting Andrew. And I don
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Chapter: Chapter 135Sage's POV We stood on the porch, Mia's words ringing in our ears, a cold, empty feeling in the pit of my stomach. Pauline was gone. Mia hadn't seen her, which meant Anastasia also had no idea and Pauline had lied. My mind raced, trying to figure out where she could be. The city was a maze and Pauline could be anywhere. My heart pounded in my chest, a frantic drumbeat of dread.Just then, a thought, a single, clear thought, broke through the chaos. "Kay," I whispered, my voice thick with a sudden realization.Andrew looked at me, a confused expression on his face. "Kay? Who's Kay?""He's the only other person Pauline trusts," I said, my voice filled with a new kind of urgency. "He's her friend. He's been there for her. He's the only one I can think of who would know where she is. He's the only one she would trust enough to tell her where she's staying."Andrew's eyes widened with a dawning realization. He immediately pulled me to his car, his voice urgent. "Lead the way, Sage. We're
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Chapter: Chapter 134Sage's POV I stood there, tears in my eyes, a wave of profound relief washing over me. He understood. He wasn't angry at me anymore. He was just a man, a father, who had been hurt and had lashed out in pain. I reached out and gently touched his arm, my voice a soft whisper. "I forgive you," I said, a small, genuine smile touching my lips. "I could never be angry with you."A genuine, grateful smile touched his lips and he took my hand, his fingers lacing with mine. The simple touch was a quiet promise of a new beginning. We sat there, on the edge of the basketball court, the sun setting behind us, casting a warm, orange glow over the city. We talked about everything, about the last few days, about the pain, the anger, the fear. We didn't leave anything unsaid. We were finally, completely, honest with each other."I'm so sorry, Sage," he said, his voice a low, sincere rumble. "I almost gave up on us. I almost let my anger get the best of me. But I'm not going to do that again. I'm goi
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