Novels by Zoia Zatserkovna

Mira's POVAlexander waited already in the chambers.He grinned with a boyish smile, "You would never guess what happened."So better we would not even try," huffed Dorrin, slowly undressing, getting ready to take a bath. Alexander ignored his bitter remark, bounced from a sofa, and in the second was next to me, beaming from joy, "my mother is pregnant. All because of your healing. We are forever grateful to you. "The happiness in his voice was contagious, pure, and unguarded, and it eased something tight inside my chest. Moments like these reminded me that not everything was about duty or fear—some joys simply existed to be shared.I smiled shyly and gigled, "So your little brother or sister are just a few weeks younger than her niece or nephew." Alexander looked at me, "Actually, my mom got pregnant earlier than you, so a baby is older than others," his gaze shifted on my stomach. "Mira, you actually got already a baby bump," he mumbled."Impossible," I sqeaked as I was less t

Mira’s POV Alexander’s parents arrived, and he went to meet them. I excused myself, wanting a little quiet time before the celebration tomorrow. I went outside, kicked off my shoes, and lay down on the grass watching the sunset. The sky was painted in pink and golden flakes before darkness took over and the stars lit the earth. The moon was full and shimmered pale gold. I breathed slowly, soaking in a moment of peace where I wasn’t a future queen but just Mira. Mira who loved her mates breathlessly. Mira soon to be a carrying mother. Mira, who paints and writes. Tomorrow, I would plaster on a smile and dive back into the world of politics and power, but tonight, I clung to this moment of quietness. Dorrin came and lay down next to me. I turned my head and smiled as he took my hand in his. “I was so worried when I felt your fear through the bond, so I started running to you,” he said softly, caressing my palm with his fingers

Alexander’s POVI clenched my teeth as, from the peak of absolute pleasure of building with my mate melting in my arms, I suddenly fell into an abyss of fear and fury. I couldn’t deny it—my worry wasn’t about Cora for Cora’s sake. I worried because if anything happened to her, it would shatter Mira.In a flash, I was at the indoor garden door, Mira peeking over my shoulder. Cora was on the floor, crying beside broken flowerpots and scattered soil.“What happened, dear?” Mira asked, slipping past me and hurrying to her.I scanned the space, searching for any trace of my uncle—nothing.Cora’s lips trembled. “I…I tripped and pulled the tablecloth, and all the pots fell.”I exhaled sharply in relief. So it wasn’t an assault—just an accident.“Oh, dear. It’s okay,” Mira said softly, drawing circles on her back to soothe her.

Mira’s POVMy heart was jumping against my ribs like a caged bird. With the palace now decorated in gold and white, early guests already arriving for my crowning ceremony tomorrow, fear started to creep in. What if I wouldn’t be a good queen? What if I wasn’t worthy?“You are kind, compassionate, smart, and strong. You will be an excellent queen,” Asfar said proudly, her eyes shining with fire. She added softly, “And you have our mates to guide and support you on your journey. Don’t underestimate them.”Asfar was right, and I nodded in agreement, but the tension still wouldn’t leave my chest. Something terrible felt as if it was looming over me.I inhaled deeply, then exhaled, placing my hand on the wall to steady myself and push the anxiety away. My eyes drifted shut as my breath slowed, finally relaxing—“You look breathtaking, princess.”The words were whispered almost against my ear, soft and seductive—but the voice, the heavy dark aura, the metallic-blood scent made my skin cra

Alexander’s POVI was outside, needed to clear my head as endless meetings were sofficating me.Velkan was clawing to surface, eager for a run, and I shifted and darted through the garden to the woods. Light breeze caressed my fur, and warm soil was softly kissing my paws.One of the rare time Velkan and my vampire were united as both of them wanted to hunt and have some fresh blood of a wild animal. Unfortunately, I did not have much time, and to both of them displeasure, I turned towards the palace to go back to my duties.I just tucked shirt in my pants, feeling the dark aura and burning gaze. I lifted my head and saw him.King Alfred was leaning at the palace wall with a large goblet in his hand.“King Alfred,” I have nodded politely but coldly.He smirked, “Uncle Alfred, for you, my dearest nephew”, he said and sipped from the goblet.My eyes widened and flicked red as I caught a familiar alluring scent of

Liora's POV King Alfred finished drinking blood and through a corpse of the maid on the floor.I was not a saint, but seeing how he just killed a poor girl was too much even for me. My stomach twisted, and for a second, I wondered how I ended up surrounded by monsters who didn’t even pretend to care."Alfred, please be more sensible. Liora is pregnant and needs to see only pleasurable things, "huffed Glafira, scolding her brother, but her eyes shone with mischief. She liked the chaos, the shock, the way the room thickened with tension. "My apology, Lady Liora. I got carried away," said the king, licking drops of blood from his lips, "virgin blood is the sweetest one. "He said it like he was discussing wine, not murder."The sweetest blood is the mates' one," I corrected him."Since when you are so knowledgeable about vampires?" He smirked, lips stretched in a crooked smile, "I forgot you had a

Kai was pacing in the hospital room as Darina was taken to the operating theatre. He didn’t hear the cooing voices of his dad, Barbara, and Amber, who were rocking his two pups. Everything around him was a blur—only the loud drum of his heartbeat echoed in his ears. He was terrified. What if his mate and daughter didn’t make it? No. That wasn’t possible. She had been through war, crossed realms, and survived his curse. She couldn’t die giving birth. The Moon Goddess couldn’t be that cruel. His father placed a hand on his shoulder, trying to stop him from pacing restlessly. “Son, she’ll be alright. Come, spend time with your newborn pups.” “How could he be so sure?” thought Kai, while Blake howled in his head, sick with worry for their mate. “Did you name your babies?” asked Amber, trying to distract Kai, hiding her own anxiety. “The girl’s name is Mila, and the boy’s Kyle,” he said bluntly. Suddenly, Camilla entered, carrying a tiny bundle in her arms. A baby girl opened

Sometimes, it’s good to be wrong. And Darina was actually happy that her feeling of an upcoming storm turned out to be nothing more than the awkwardness of finally being at peace — learning to adjust to a new reality. Time flew by, and soon, Luna Elena welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world, whom she named Delilah. “She looks like you,” Kai said with a smile, glancing at Darina’s sister. “Hope she’ll be brave and smart like her big sister,” said Alpha Claus, taking his baby girl into his arms and gently rocking her. “Soon, we’ll have our own miracle,” Colin said, caressing Jackie’s still-flat stomach. “Are you expecting a pup?” Darina and Kai asked in unison. “Yes,” Jackie beamed. “Soon, Dariel, Delilah, and Larisa’s pups will have a playmate. I said before that I wouldn’t start a family until I’d taken my business to the next level. And thanks to you and Amber — after you both visi

Darius inhaled deeply and began, “Our parents were killed during a rogue attack. My sister Helena was seventeen; I was thirteen. She took care of me like a mother, even though she was grieving. She was strong, beautiful, and kind.At eighteen, she met her mate—the gamma’s son, our pack’s future gamma. Within a year, she was pregnant. I was fifteen then, already tall and broad-shouldered from training every day. The Luna of our pack took a liking to me. She was twenty-five years older. I was waiting for my mate. She drugged me and r*ped me. But that wasn’t the worst part. Afterwards, she wanted me to come to her willingly. When I refused, she showed me how cruel she could be. She gave my sister to a group of ten rogues to r*pe while four warriors held me down and made me watch.”Darina and Amber gasped in shock while Lily squeezed his hand, her nails digging into his skin. Everyone at the table went utterly still—no one even dared to breathe. Alaric’s jaw clenched, fury flashing in his

The wedding lasted three days, so the next morning began with a beautiful breakfast in the garden.Darina and Kai were walking toward the tables when they bumped into Maya and Ludwing. Their hands were locked, and it looked like Maya was trying to yank hers free, but Ludwing kept his grip tight.“No mates, huh?” teased Darina.“Sometimes we convince ourselves we don’t want something just because we don’t have it. I was sure I didn’t want a mate,” Maya said, softly giggling. “But Ludwing changed my mind.” She looked at him playfully, and he returned her affectionate gaze.Darina mindlinked Kai, “Who would’ve imagined that the cold-hearted seer and the witch afraid of commitment could become such a charming couple?”Kai just smiled.“I’m happy for both of you,” said Darina, and Kai nodded in agreement.They left the happy couple behind and continued toward the garden.“Looks like Cupid had his hands full these days,” j

Darius closed his eyes. The image of Lily appeared in his mind. She looked breathtaking in her strapless wedding ballgown—a vision of lace, tulle, and delicate beadwork that shimmered with every step. Her sleek updo, jewelled tiara, and soft makeup highlighted her rare lilac eyes, completing a look both regal and ethereal. His heart clenched, seeing Alaric’s hands wrapped possessively around her waist. Darius saw their first dance, the cutting of the cake. Every smile Lily gave Alaric, every glance, every kiss was like a dagger to his heart. But there was no one to blame but himself. He had pushed her away, chasing revenge instead of holding on to his love. The wedding reception ended, and the newlywed couple left for their chambers. Darkness crept through Darius’s vision. A terrible pain split his head; the world tilted, spun—and then went still. When he opened his eyes again, he froze. His

Alaric turned, looked at the crowd, then back at Lily. His voice was strong and steady, echoing through the walls of the large wedding hall.“I’ve loved you, Lily, since the moment you were born. The moment your mom let me hold that tiny bundle of joy with lilac eyes, a special bond formed—at least from my side. I patiently waited for you to finally see me, to love me, to be ready for our relationship. And the moment you agreed to marry me was the happiest moment of my life.”He paused. Lily was staring at him, not even blinking. A tear slipped down her mother’s cheek—she was deeply moved, knowing how much Alaric truly loved her daughter. The guests were still silent, waiting.“Before I make an announcement, Lily, just answer one question—do you truly love me?” he asked softly.Lily’s eyes widened, her lips parting and trembling. It was such a simple question, yet it caught her completely off guard. All her life, she had loved Darius. She’d waited for

Alexandra’s POVI opened the villa door and stopped breathing for a second. The view was stunning—the sun already sliding down, the whole sky golden and pink, the colours dancing on the ocean waves.On the sand, there was a blanket with a cute romantic picnic set-up. The food smelled amazing. And next to it stood my mate, all in white—white pants and a white shirt that fit his tall frame way too perfectly. He was looking at me with so much adoration that it almost hurt.My chest tightened. I’d been so caught up in my stupid fear that something was wrong, I let paranoia ruin this small vacation with him. He was trying so hard to make me feel loved and at ease, and I was acting like an ungrateful bitch, pushing him away and looking for problems where there weren’t any. Probably after everything—Christine’s tricks, the war—I was too stressed, too used to chaos, and now my mind didn’t know what to do with peace.I loved Sebastian. And tonight, I planned to

Marco’s POV I was pacing on the beach restlessly when my phone rang. With a heavy heart, I pressed the answer button. “Did you mark her?” my dad asked sternly, skipping any greetings. My fists clenched. I didn’t want to trick Alexandra, but I had no choice, and I hated myself for what I was doing to her. “Not yet,” I gritted through my teeth. “With all your charm and looks, you couldn’t simply fuck and mark a woman?” he mocked. My blood was boiling, and the waves in the ocean grew higher. I hated the way he talked about Alexandra, like she was some common whore. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself and slow the rising waves. He didn’t know I loved her. To him, Alex was just a tool. “It’s not that easy. Even using Sebastian’s look and scent didn’t work on her,” I mumbled. A cruel, mocking laugh echoed on the other side, followed by more humiliation. “So you can’t get her even while pretending to be her mate? Pathetic. It’s not like she’s never been intimate with him. So

Sebastian’s POV Christine entered my study, and her smile dropped the moment she saw my face. I probably looked like I was ready to kill—and I was. Anyone involved in kidnapping my mate would not leave alive. “Did you call for me, Sebastian?” she cooed sweetly. “Have a seat, Christine,” I said, motioning to the chair in front of me. She sat down, blushing and batting her eyelashes. “Do you want to talk about our trip?” I looked away and inhaled deeply, trying not to lose my temper. I was already losing my sanity. “Alex is missing. Do you have any idea where she is?” I asked sternly. “For an ex-fiancée, you care too much about her whereabouts,” she pouted. “And I would never harm her anyway.” Ronnan roared in my head, and I couldn’t hold back anymore. My fist collided with the desk, rattling everything on it. Christine jumped in her seat, startled. “Never harm her? Scheming against her, forcing her to leave the pack, breaking us apart with your lies wasn’t harming her?” I grow

Alexandra’s POV I have opened my eyes. I was alone in a large bed in the place I did not recognise. Outside in the panoramic window, I could see ocean and seagulls circling in the sky, hoping to catch fish. My body was aching, and I could not reach Eilyul. I removed covers and sat down, looking at myself. I was dressed in pink pyjamas. The door got opened, and the scent of Sebastian mixed with aroma of freshly made food and coffee hit my nostrils. "Good morning, my love," he said, grinning ear to ear while bringing the tray to the bed. "Good morning. Where are we? What happened?" I asked, puzzled. He sat next to me, taking my hand in his, but strangely, his touch did not calm me as it used to. "Don't you remember anything?" He asked, looking at me with a gaze full of love and care. I shook my head. "It is alright, probab

Sebastian’s POV We walked down to the underground dungeon. The light flickered against the damp walls, adding an even more dangerous, almost suffocating atmosphere. The air was thick with tension and the stench of old fear. Laura hadn’t been lying—the cells were empty. Every step felt like a torture, dragging time itself, stretching my nerves to breaking point. Each echo of my boots reminded me that I still hadn’t found her. My mate. My reason to breathe. We reached almost to the end of the hall, but I still couldn’t catch Alexandra’s scent. That alone made my heart twist painfully in my chest. In a narrow passage, I spotted the door Samantha had mentioned—the torture room meant for Alexandra. My stomach turned. “Open the door,” I ordered, my voice low but deadly. “There’s no one there,” Laura protested quickly. “I said open the fucking door!” I roared, and my voice slammed off the st

Sebastian's POV Two hours seemed to be an eternity for me. Each minute dragged like a lifetime. Our two hours of mobilisation forced could be two hours of Alexandra’s torture, and the thought was eating me alive. I was in the first SUV with Julian and Joe, paler then ghost, as fear for my mate's life was gnawing me from the inside. My hands clenched and unclenched on my knees. The air inside the car felt thick, suffocating. We parked next to the gate, and one of the warriors asked a guard to call Alpha Nicolas and Laura. I exited the SUV together with Julian and Joe. Oliver and Xavier stood next to us. Alpha Leo joined soon after. Snipers surrounded the area, ready to shoot if things went south. Every sound, even the rustle of leaves, made my wolf twitch. My head was spinning, my chest was heavy, suffocated by fear, and I could not wait any longer. My pulse hammered so loud it echoed in my ears. Good tha