Chapter: EPILOGUEVanessa's POV"Vanessa! Come and play with us!""Yes please, we are tired of playing alone," the kids whined as I sat down on the swing and watched them play by themselves."No, we want to play hide and seek," one of the kids whined, and I smiled at them."We have been playing hide and seek all morning," I said, still panting, from running for a long time. "You should play another game or I will have everyone go back inside," I threatened them, but it didn't even look like they were listening to me."Let's play a video game. Whoever wins gets to decide what we do next," one of the kids suggested, and I couldn't help but smile about how they reminded me of Dame in every way. That trick was the same Tristan and Dame always used to get whatever they want, and watching the kids say the same thing made me smile.It was as if the kids knew about my past life. They always find a way to remind me of the past in every way.It's been three years since I left the southern pack. Three years of le
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Chapter: 146. FORGET THE PASTVanessa's POVI have concluded that I would be leaving once I regained my strength, but I do not want what happened when I tried to leave the last time to repeat itself. I know Declan would probably be looking all over the place for me, and he might have stopped me from leaving again, so I thought of writing a letter to him instead.I knew going to see him and telling him whatever I had to say was the proper way to end everything, but I was afraid that I might change my mind if I saw his pained expression, or even melt at his words if he surprised me by begging me to stay or do something worse like lock me up in his house to prevent me from leaving. With Declan, one can never be too sure.I opened the drawer and saw everything the way I left it. It was as if Tristan was hoping that one day I would return back to him. I expected him to throw out all of my belongings and wipe out every single trace or reminder of me in his pack, but he didn't.I imagined the good life I could have had w
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Chapter: 145.GONE FOREVERDeclan's POVTwo days have passed, and I have no clue where Vanessa might be. Even after watching the CCTV footage, I refused to believe that Vanessa would leave me. I spoke to the doctor and he said the side effects of the drug and injection he gave her were drowsiness and hallucination. Judging from how she left the hospital, I want to believe that she was sleepwalking and she is properly in some kind of danger right now.I had my men look everywhere for her, but she was nowhere to be found. We searched everywhere… every single road that led to the hospital. The streets nearby, we even went as far as searching through the people's houses, but there was no sign of Vanessa.I sat in my room, tapping on my table as I thought of where she might have gone. What if she had an accident? Then, the police would have said something. She doesn't have anywhere to go. She doesn't even have anything on her, where could she possibly go?Jenny…I rushed over to the kitchen where Jenny was busy cutt
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Chapter: 144. Déjà VuVanessa's POVCrying for so long made me feel numb and it felt like there was no water left in my eyes to shed. The injection given to me made me drowsy and my head felt heavy. I know the smartest thing to do right now was to sleep or at least lay on the bed and get some rest, but I can't afford to be anywhere around Declan anymore and I just wanted to leave.Staying in the hospital reminds me of how I watched Dame's lifeless body on the bed without being able to do anything to revive him and I think it's best to just leave.My vision was blurry, and I felt so weak. I knew I had to leave, but I couldn't even think straight. With trembling hands, I reached for the tube in my arm, wincing as I pulled it out. The pain shot through me, but I gritted my teeth and kept going. Finally, I was able to pull it out, and I staggered out of the ward, barefoot and disoriented.Every step felt like a hassle as I made my way down the corridor. I have to get out of here. Those were the only thoughts i
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Chapter: 143.HOW WE MOURN THE DEADDeclan's POVI stormed back home, feeling enraged, as my insides boiled with anger like a pot left unattended on a raging fire. Guilt weighed down on me at the reminder of Vanessa's accusations, and shame chewed me up inside. As much as I hated to admit it, she was right. Dame died because of me, I killed him.Even if that was true, it's not like I neglected them intentionally. She has equal blame in all of this. She ran away with my child and only showed up years later. If she hadn't left, or if she had ignored her pride and informed me about the pregnancy, none of this would have happened.Dame's death hasn't been easy on me too, heck, it hasn't been easy on anyone. Even the maids are grieving his death so what made her think she could get mad at me on this? I understand that she was mourning her child, but he was my son too.I could feel all sorts of emotions surge inside me; anger, irritation, hurt, and pain.The last time I felt this way was when I lost Ellena, and now, once agai
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Chapter: 142. WALKING DEADChapter 140Vanessa's POVI woke up in the hospital bed, surrounded by the sterile scent of antiseptic and the low hum of medical equipment. My body felt heavy like I was being dragged in the mud, and all of my pain came rushing back in double folds.When I lost Dame in the rogue attack, I thought that would be the end of me. I cried every day and became a mess because he was all I lived for. But then Tristan came back to tell me he was alive, all of my pains vanished into the air. It felt like I was given a reason to live again. To work harder, to become a better mother.Just when I thought I had all the time in the world to be with my boy, I lost him to the cold hands of death. I wanted to scream, to yell out my frustration. I wanted to blame somebody so badly, and hate them for the rest of my life, but where do I begin?I haven't shed a single tear since we got back home from the hospital. This one was different— I had two weeks to prepare for his death. His death wasn't exactly ne
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Chapter: THE END: AUTHOR’S NOTE. Yes, the book has come to and end! God, it fills me with so much joy to have finally give. This book a befitting ending☺️ I would like to say a big thank you to my readers for putting up with me and still sticking around to read my book. Special shout outs readers with the names Pab, Debra LeBaron Mixer and Chanlin Davies! Y’all are the real MVPs who also almost made me cry whenever I didn’t update and I read your comments, lol. Although I understand that it all came from a place of love for my book and I am so grateful! Thank you so much for coming on this journey with Zahir and Serafina! Now, I know some commonly asked questions. Will there be bonus chapters? Well, I’m thinking about but chances are…I won’t, lol because it will be a huge spoiler for the next book. Yes, the heard right, the next book!☺️In case you haven’t noticed, our dearest human and Lycan couple are having the first hybrid! You did not also forget the prophecy too, did you? Haha😅Well, writing the next book s
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Chapter: 187-THE END? ZAHIR It was still dusk and the first morning light was yet to appear. The silence was deafening and I was sure that if I screamed, my voice was going to ring around the whole of Lycaronia. I was relieved. So relieved that everyone was able to escape. I had watched Serafina leave with King Zach and Dahlia in the carriage, not calming down until I got information that they were out of the boundaries. It was just me. Even Steven had left with the others. I had ridden him with the duty of taking care of everything until my return, if it ever happened. But I knew I had to end this once and for all so I stayed back and waited for the Prince to arrive. He was going to meet the shock of his life. I mounted my horse and rode to the eastern part of the boundary as King Zach instructed. According to him, he was going to be coming in through that direction. So I waited on my horse, rage boiling through me when I heard the sound of heavy hooves beating and drawing close to the b
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Chapter: 186-ZAHIR ZAHIR. Several men were stationed in different parts of the border. In less than an hour, the human army had filled the whole place, coming with horses, chariots and carriages. They all helped in informing people. They went from house to house, warning the people about an impending attack while the others helped in the evacuation. Some families left with their vehicles while some were helped into carriages and transported to different Kingdoms. It was safer that way. This went on for several hours nonstop but this didn't eradicate the panic that filled my soul. I remained restless, making enquiries on how things were going on functional posts. I was assured not to worry by Steven. "Where are they being evacuated to though?" Steven asked when he returned from his inspector to give me details of what was happening. "They would have to stay in the Kingdoms for the main time. It's the only option we have because Aries is probably on his way here. We can't risk him finding
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Chapter: 185–ZAHIRZAHIR. It had to be a dream of some sorts because I didn't believe it was King Zach standing before us. A bigger dream that Serafina was carrying my child. If anyone told me two surprises couldn't coexist, I could easily debunk their statement with these scenarios happening before me. As soon as he set eyes on Serafina, his lips trembled as tears filled his eyes. He moved towards her, his arms spread out to wrap her in a hug but I stretched out my hand, stopping him as he made a move. "How dare you?" I asked, my voice in a low rumble. "What are you doing here? How did you get into my Kingdom?" My eyes narrowed on him. He raised both of his hands in surrender, his expression giving nothing away. "I mean no harm. I am here with good intentions." "Then state it." I gritted out, ignoring Serafina who stood beside me, moving from one side to the other. "I am here to warn you about something," He continued, then his eyes darted towards Serafina. "I am sure she know
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Chapter: 184-SERAFINASERAFINA. A gust of wind blew my hair forwards and I forced it back behind my ear before taking in my environment. I was standing on a pier. I recognised this immediately. Turning, I began to walk out of the pier towards the sandy beaches. I was finally back to my mother and this time, I wanted to remain here for good. I wanted to be with my mother. I was done going through all the pain and suffering and didn't want to go back anymore. Being here, right where my mother was, mattered the most to me and I was glad to finally make my way back here. I caught sight of her. She was still dressed in the same clothing. She was gathering sticks to make a fire and when she caught sight of me coming towards her, they dropped to the ground and she straightened. I stopped before her with a teary smile on my face and she pulled me into a hug. We remained in silence until she pulled away and wiped the tears off my cheek. "I want to remain here with you, mother. I don't want to go bac
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Chapter: 183–ZAHIRZAHIR. For days, I stayed locked up in my room, drinking my life away and inflicting pain on her when I had the chance to. It was equivalent to inflicting pain on myself but I was unable to stop myself, unable to stop this pain in my chest. Hell, I was far more miserable than she was, beating myself up each time I inflicted pain on her. But there was nothing I could do about it. I was long gone. Things had gone awry in a space of a few days since finding her rummaging my things. I had sent her out in anger and so much hurt. Hell, I had expected her to say something to pacify me at least. Something she really meant and not some stupid fucking apology. Then I thought she had escaped from the palace, unable to take more from me. It had put me through so much panic. I knew how I had searched for her while beating myself up for putting her through a lot only for her to coke running back to me herself. My anger had returned, only intensifying when I caught a whiff of an all too famili
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Chapter: CHAPTER 65CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVEStella was right at her heels, not wasting even a single second before helping Katelyn to gather her bed nest of a hair away from the line of vomit. The sight was ugly, not because of what was coming out of Katelyn’s mouth, but because of how utterly devastating Katelyn looked while doing it.She coughed violently, clutching her chest as she hurled into the toilet. It went on for more than a minute before it finally stopped and Katelyn slumped against the bathroom wall, eyes red and blown as she breathed heavily like she had ran a marathon. Stella, being a neat freak, held herself back from telling Katelyn how unsanitary it had been to shove her face inside a Motel toilet. Perhaps, because it was the least terrible thing amongst everything else she had witnessed since she came into this room. She has known Katelyn for ten years now, but all it took to make her unrecognizable was a week. Katelyn was haggard in every sense of the word; her skin that used to shin
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Chapter: CHAPTER 64CHAPTER SIXTY-FOURA banging sound roused Katelyn from her deep slumber, loud and unrelenting. She groaned, stuffing a pillow over her head as if that would stop the banging. It didn’t, if anything it got worse. She raised her head slightly, eyes still tightly shut. The little movement caused a loud ringing that bounced from ear to ear. “Ughhh.” She groaned again, clutching her head in her hand as the ringing and banging overlapped. It took a moment of concentration to realize where the banging sound was coming from. The door. Her eyes finally opened and they wandered around trying to find their focus before she stood up. The room was dark, all the curtains drawn shut with only little streaks of sunlight peaking through the spaces that the curtains didn’t cover. Katelyn managed to push herself up from the bed, wincing at the ache it caused in her head. She sat back for a moment to clear her mind. How long had she been asleep for? The banging on the door got heavier, louder. Soo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 63CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE“Why?” Genevieve yelled without holding back. “Why haven’t you kicked her out of the house yet?” “Last I checked, this is my house. I can do whatever the fuck I want.” Damon responded, voice tight. “You don’t have to be so defensive, Damon.” Genevieve's voice turned gentle, placating in a way that sickened Katelyn. “She hurt you, I understand it and it’s okay to admit it.” “Stop. Just fucking stop and leave.” Damon didn’t sound placated at all, not one bit. “I am not hurt. I’d have to have feelings for her to be hurt.” He spat out. “She merely disgusts me, and rightfully so.” He added after a beat, as if it was intended for her to hear. And Katelyn heard it alright. It hit her with a force that made her jerk away from the door. “Then why is she still here? If she disgusts you so much, why is she still here? You have to be at least infatuated with her to let her stay after she opened her legs for your uncle while doing the same with you.” Genevieve's tone was
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Chapter: CHAPTER 62CHAPTER SIXTY-TWOIn another life, another situation, Katelyn would fall into his arms the moment she set her eyes on him. He would hold her while she told him about the pain, the hurt and the struggle of it all. He would assure her that her past didn’t define her. He would call her ‘brilliant’ again, and she would believe it with every fibre of her being. In that life, he wouldn’t be looking at her the way he was now—with a coldness in his eyes that could freeze her along with the entire house. He was coming from the direction of the study, his thinly framed glasses resting on his nose. His body was wound tighter than usual. Whatever little defence of his that their glorious week together had brought to the ground has snapped back in place in ten folds. “Damon.” A whisper carried his name from her lips. His jaw tightened, so she knew he heard it. She was seeing him for the first time in what felt like forever and the sight of him had stolen her breath away. She missed him so muc
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Chapter: CHAPTER 61CHAPTER SIXTY-ONEKatelyn walked aimlessly down the pavement. She should head back. Find her car and go home. Only, there was no home for her to go back to. But then, there has never been one, has there? She was never truly welcomed anywhere. Her own mother didn’t even want her. She was never truly loved, just only ever tolerated. Behind her, Martha called her name. She had followed Katelyn from the very moment she stormed out of the cafe, but Katelyn had kept walking like her mother was invisible.Martha managed to catch up to Katelyn, stepping in front of her to block her path. “Please listen to me.” Martha pleaded. “What more do you have to say?” Katelyn spat, for the first time in her life feeling anger towards the woman she had idolized. “I do not want your apology so if that is what you have to say, save it. I have no plan to disrupt your life or ruin your family if that is what you are worried about.” Although she had considered it when the anger first overtook the rest o
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Chapter: CHAPTER 60CHAPTER SIXTYLong after Martha said the words, Katelyn could still hear it ringing somewhere in her ears. Bouncing back from one ear to the other. The words hung in the air like they were waiting to be plucked back, but they were unsalvageable. Their damage was irreparable. Katelyn couldn’t speak because no words made sense at that point in time.She couldn’t reconcile this woman in front of her claiming to have never wanted to be a mother, with the one from her past who spoiled her with so much love, Katelyn almost went rotten.“W-why?” She croaked, feeling herself fall apart with every passing second. “Why did you marry him then? Why…” Her throat felt like something heavy was lodged in it, “Why did you have me?” “I met Jacob during a very vulnerable moment in my life. I wanted a career, but I couldn’t afford it. Jacob assured me that he would take care of it once we got married. He was wealthy, you see. Had all the resources to send me to any Ivy League school. Marriage was a sma
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Chapter: Chapter 566BOOK 3: EPILOGUE Elaine dreamt. For the first time in a long while, her sleep wasn’t invaded by shadows or screams. There were no cold sweats, desperate gasps for air, or lingering dread clinging to her chest when she stirred. Instead, her mind conjured something so gentle and surreal it almost b
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Chapter: Chapter 565BOOK 3: CHAPTER 101 -ELAINE- I couldn't sit there for even a second longer, the tension was killing me. Steph was pacing back and forth in the kitchen, desperately trying to get another update from the police. Meanwhile, Duncan was out there, risking everything for something that I knew deep dow
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Chapter: Chapter 564BOOK 3: CHAPTER 100 -ELAINE— The school was surrounded by chaos when we arrived. Sirens screamed in the distance. Teachers were huddled near the entrance, some crying, others shouting into their phones. Parents were arriving in waves, panicked and demanding answers. Duncan didn’t wait; he leapt
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Chapter: Chapter 563BOOK 3: CHAPTER 99 -ELAINE— The banging on my door startled me out of my thoughts. I had barely managed to eat anything all day, my mind spinning endlessly since my last confrontation with Duncan. When I opened the door, Steph stormed in like a hurricane. “What the hell is wrong with Duncan?!” sh
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Chapter: Chapter 562BOOK 3: CHAPTER 98 -DUNCAN- I knew something was wrong. It was the townspeople who informed me about Elaine driving off the cliff. I had no idea, I was devastated about what happened the other night and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I mean, damn it, I know her. She’s stubborn, guarded, but
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Chapter: Chapter 561BOOK 3: CHAPTER 97 -ELAINE— The next day arrived, and I found myself still in the same position I was in the previous night. I hadn't even budged an inch. I missed the knock on the door when Steph arrived. I was completely lost in my world, and I didn't even realize the time or how long I had be
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