Chapter: EPILOGUEEthan's pov I took in one last sip of the wine bottle in my hand, my eyes still lingering on the line of seats where Aaron and my brother sat.I took in a deep breathe, I could do this. If one year of therapy had thought me anything was to face my problems head on, no regrets, no second doubts.So I stood up and made a beeline to where he was sitted, thankful for liquid courage.As I got closer I saw the smile on his face morph to shock and then he stood up to meet me half way. My heart's nearly popped out of my chest.He was so handsome.I had watched veery single YouTube video, every interview, every news broadcast of him while I was in new York, it made me feel closer to him even when I knew for a fact I couldn't approach him.Not when everything felt sour and difficult.I needed the time to my self.I was also extremely proud of him, the Phoenix? The best dang idea anyone in our century could think of. And this incredible man right here made it happen.“Hey” his voice sounded so
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Chapter: IT ENDS IN WEDDING BELLSAaron’s POVI couldn’t control my excitement when I stepped into the private car I’d booked to take me to Connor’s family house, from the airport. The sucker was getting married. My best friend, I smiked befkre i could stop my self, I could call him that again, we were best friends. It's funny how life erases the pain and replaces it with so much positive memories it's like the bad never existed. I took in a deep breathe observing the beautiful Texas night sky as the driver turned into the street and soon pulling up in front of the house, I stared at the familiar building across from my childhood home.Memories flooded me—the laughter, the arguments, the late-night talks with Connor before everything happened and then all the fun conversations we had once we were able to bury the hatchet.I knocked on the door,Sandra swung the door open before I could knock again. Her face lit up.“Aaron! Oh my God, you’re here!”Connor’s house erupted in chaos the moment I stepped inside. Everyone
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Chapter: THE END OF A MISTAKEEthan’s POVThe door swung open, and there he was. Alex. Standing in the doorway, eyes sharp, jaw tight, radiating that same controlled arrogance I’d spent nine months trying to navigate. My chest tightened instantly.“Ethan,” he said smoothly. “Your mom told me you wanted to see me.”I could barely contain my fury. “So… you knew.”Alex blinked, feigning confusion. “Knew what?”“You knew what my mom told you!” I shouted, voice cracking. “She explained everything. That I wasn’t ready, that I needed more time. And you—you just went ahead anyway! You didn’t call it off, didn’t even try to stop it. After what she told you”“I… I didn’t want to hurt you! I thought—”“Thought?!” I cut him off, gripping my temples because the migraine was pounding harder by the second. “You thought pretending we were married, making me quit my job, making me feel like my life, my choices, my happiness… none of it mattered… that that was okay?!”Alex’s lips pressed together. “You’re sick, Ethan. You’re not th
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Chapter: A PHOENIX RISING(Two days after the incident) Aaron’s POVThe soft hum of the television filled Cheryl’s house. I was lounging on the couch, , when the news anchor’s voice cut through the room, clear, precise, and tinged with gravity.“Breaking news,” the broadcaster began, eyes fixed on the camera. “David Benson, the New York billionaire and prominent business mogul, reportedly passed away two days ago in his penthouse due to a heart attack. Authorities have confirmed that Mr. Benson was found at his residence after reports of suspicious financial activities emerged.”Cheryl, Mandy, and Jasper were scattered around the living room, half-listening, half-sipping coffee. I had already told them about what happened, but I left the part where I might have discovered our solution to myself, that was the surprise. I barely blinked.“According to NYPD sources, officers responded to a call made by Mr. Benson himself, alleging fraudulent activities at his penthouse. Upon arrival, they discovered Aaron Warne
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Chapter: A CONFESSION OF RELIEF AND REGRETEthan’s POVThe hospital room was quiet. Everyone else had left hours ago—or at least I assumed so. I didn’t know the time. I didn’t care. The fluorescent lights buzzed softly above me, and the faint antiseptic smell was so familiar I could almost forget the storm inside my head.My mom sat by my bed, knitting. I guessed it was a sweater, or maybe a scarf—I didn’t really pay attention to what she made, only the fact that she was here. Humming softly, as though the rhythm of her voice could push back the tension twisting in my chest. I needed to talk. Needed to tell someone. My stomach felt hollow, like everything inside me was giving up, like the stress of the last few months—Alex, the pituitary tumor, the mounting pressure, my mistakes—was all closing in. My head throbbed faintly; my vision blurred with every blink. Not as bad as before the hospital, but still… a reminderI cleared my throat, my voice shaky. “Mom…”She looked up instantly, her hands freezing in mid-stitch. Her eyes
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Chapter: THE VILLAINS FALLAaron’s POVThe pounding on the front door shook the penthouse so violently that a thin layer of dust rained from the ceiling. It wasn’t gentle knocking anymore—it was full-force police ram fists.“NYPD! OPEN UP!”The two goons tightened their grip on my arms, yanking me upright as if they expected me to bolt. I wasn’t going anywhere—not with their fingers digging into my skin like iron hooks.I didn’t know whether to be relieved or terrified.Benson, however, looked fucking delighted.He lounged back in his pillows like a king awaiting his audience, breathing shallow, eyes gleaming with delusional triumph.Another set of thunderous blows rattled the door.“MR. DAVID BENSON! OPEN THE DOOR NOW!”ThenCRASH.Splintering wood. A door hitting the ground. Boots flooding into the penthouse like a wave of authority.My heart seized.Two officers stormed into the bedroom first, weapons drawn. My pulse prepared for the cold snap of cuffs around my wrists, my mind already whirling with the poss
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FORBIDDEN BOND: The Alpha's Desire
Kael has always been an anomaly. Born a male Omega in a world where such a thing is
considered an abomination, he’s spent his life cloaked in deception, thanks to his mother’s
tireless efforts. Working as a lowly palace servant, Kael lives in fear of discovery, desperately
clinging to his fabricated Beta identity. When a brawl lands him a position as personal assistant
to the aloof and formidable Alpha Prince, Alaric, Kael's carefully constructed world teeters on
the brink of collapse. Alaric, burdened by the pressure of finding a mate and securing the
throne, is haunted by the whispers of his unmated status. But one fateful accident shatters
Kael’s disguise, unleashing his intoxicating Omega scent and igniting a primal bond with Alaric
that neither of them can deny. As their secret love blossoms in the shadows, they must confront
societal prejudice, political machinations, and a devastating secret from Kael's past – a
connection to the royal family that could destroy everything they hold dear. Torn between duty
and desire, Alaric and Kael must fight for their love and challenge the very foundation of their
world, even if it means risking everything.
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Chapter: SNOOPING AROUNDGrayham’s POVIt’s Saturday which means I don’t have to be at the office. The last time I checked, my session at the company which was supposed to last for a week ended yesterday so I’m back at the café.I must say the past week was one of the best weeks I’ve had since the switch. I don’t want to sound selfish but I wish my Grandpa would give me a call to say that Miles needs more time to recover so I should continue running things at the company.With twenty days left to the final ritual, I need something to keep me off that thought.“What are you thinking about?”I sighed and turned to Max. He was standing right in front of me with a tray filled with dirty mugs. He dumped it on the counter.“Nothing much,” I said.Shirley doesn’t work weekends so Max is here to help with the serving. It’s a cold morning and the café is packed. Customers have been trooping in for coffee and tea to keep them charged for the day ahead.“Those should go into the kitchen. They should be cleaned,” I told
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Chapter: ACCEPTANCE The world hushed around them.The only sound was the soft rustle of blossoms stirred by the breeze, the faint catch of their breaths as they held on to each other. Words had emptied out. There was nothing left to say that grief hadn’t already said for them.So they sat.Shoulder to shoulder. Heart to heart.Kael’s fingers clutched at Alaric’s tunic like a lifeline, and Alaric’s arm circled him, steady, anchoring. Their bodies trembled with the aftershocks of mourning, but slowly, slowly the sobs dulled into silence.The sun dipped.The sky blushed, then dimmed, then deepened into velvet black. They didn’t notice. They couldn’t feel time.Until the first glow sparked.And then another.And another.Fireflies. Dozens, then hundreds, rising out of the grass and hovering in a shifting veil of golden-green light over the mound where their son lay. The blossoms shimmered under their glow, the tiny lights flickering as if answering some unseen call.Alaric’s throat burned as he leaned closer
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Chapter: BARGAINING Silas rose slowly, his chair scraping softly against the stone. He pressed a trembling hand to Alaric’s shoulder, gave it a firm, lingering pat, and when Alaric looked up, Silas’s eyes were wet. The man’s throat bobbed with words he didn’t speak, then he turned and walked out, shutting the door behind him, leaving them alone.For a long moment, Alaric just stared at Kael, his mate, his anchor, and yet now a ghost of himself. Every breath Alaric tried to take felt like it splintered his ribs. Finally, he leaned forward, cupping Kael’s pale face between his hands. His thumbs brushed along cold, hollowed cheeks. His voice broke low, raw, but steady enough to reach Kael.“I missed you,” he whispered. Just three words, though a storm of others fought to claw out of him; ‘I thought I lost you.’ ‘I would’ve torn the world apart to find you.’ ‘What happened to you?’ ‘What happened to our child?’ ‘I can’t stand seeing you like this.’ But none of it found his tongue— only I missed you.Alaric s
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Chapter: DENIAL Trumpets split the air. Drums thundered from the palace towers, rolling across the hills and crashing like waves over the capital.“His Royal Highness, Prince Alaric, has returned!” voices roared from the walls.Alaric rode at the head of his men, the Veridian banner snapping high above him. Dust clung to his cloak, his body still sore from every wound, but he sat tall in the saddle. Behind him, warriors marched, their armor gleaming in the morning sun. The gates yawned open, and the flood of sound swallowed them whole.The palace spilled out in full ceremony. Courtiers in silks, guards in shining mail, priests raising their hands in blessing, an ocean of faces bowed and waited, the road to the palace lined with petals thrown from baskets. At the top, King Theron stood on the low platform of carved marble, elevated above them all, his silver crown catching the sun.Alaric dismounted. Each step across the courtyard was heavy, his muscles dragging with exhaustion, but his gaze stayed fi
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Chapter: THE CROWN The crown felt heavier than a huge portion of oak wood, even though it wasn’t on Aaron’s head yet.“All hail King Aaron.”The words still echoed in his skull as he stood in the great hall, his body rooted like stone while the world swirled around him. Advisors whispered. Servants bustled. Guards shifted. And still he stood, silent, sick with grief, as if his father’s death had carved a hole straight through him.He wanted to drink again. To drown. To run back to the battlefield and scream into the cliffs until his lungs burst. Anything but this. Anything but kingship.But he didn’t move. He couldn’t. Not when so many eyes watched him, weighing his every breath, his every silence.It was Alaric who stirred him. A hand — bruised, cut, unsteady — pressed briefly to his shoulder, grounding him. Aaron blinked and looked at him, the Veridian prince as battered as the war itself, but still standing. Still here.And then word reached them.“The king’s body rests in his chamber. The queen awai
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Chapter: HIS MAJESTYThe courtyard reeked of steel, sweat, and horsehide, yet beneath it all lay the sharper scent of tension. Veridian soldiers stood in ranks, their cloaks battered, their blades still stained from Selvane’s blood. They should have been preparing to march home, and should have been returning in triumph with their prince.But their prince was gone.Aaron stood before them, bottle in hand, his red cloak slipping from one shoulder. His eyes were bloodshot, and the hollows beneath them looked carved out by sleepless nights. He swayed faintly, but his voice carried when he finally spoke.“You should have been home already.” He raised the bottle, took a sharp swallow, and lowered it again with a grimace. “But I can’t—won’t—send you back without him. Not like this. Not with empty hands, empty saddles.” His throat bobbed. “Not with Veridia’s crown waiting for a son who hasn’t returned.”A ripple passed through the soldiers. They had been hardened in battle, yet there was something desperate, unf
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