Chapter: EPILOGUE Julian’s POV The voices still echoed in my head, the sounds I was sure I’d never forget. They weren’t just memories anymore; they had become a rhythm that haunted me, pounding in the back of my skull whenever silence stretched too long. While everyone else seemed to have found peace, even in the shadow of grief, I stayed trapped in that moment. No matter how easily I smiled at Rex and the others, no matter how normal I tried to look, the memory clung to me like a second skin. I’d known the moment I saw them back at the Blue Crescent Pack that they had finally come to cash in their promise. I told myself I’d been expecting it, that I’d always known it would come. I’d even convinced myself I had no regrets about making that deal. After all, it had protected everyone else—protected the pack. But the image kept coming back. Me standing outside that cell, the lights dim. My hands dripping with a crimson no one else would ever see. The elders lying motionless on the dungeon floor,
Last Updated: 2025-09-30
Chapter: Peaceful Beginning Rex’s POV Waking up to an empty bed and an even emptier room had me on my feet almost instantly. My hand flew to the side stool, where Aries always left notes whenever he slipped out early. But the space was bare. I took a deep breath, forcing down the prickle of panic rising in my chest. Don’t jump to conclusions, I told myself. He could have gone out to clear his head. After all, the outburst with Julian yesterday was a lot, and coupled with the afterfeelings from the fight… it made sense he’d want time alone. Still, the silence of the room pressed down on me. I collapsed back on the bed, staring at the ceiling. The link. I muttered it aloud as I reached for him through the bond. Aries, I called softly, trying to break through the obvious block sitting heavy in his mind. Nothing. Not even the faintest flicker of acknowledgment. My heartbeat quickened, sharp and restless. I got up again. I’ll just go check myself, I thought, walking out of the room while still attempting th
Last Updated: 2025-09-29
Chapter: Beginnings Aries’ POV Sitting in my office now, my thoughts wandered back to Julian and how he must have felt to lash out that way. I’d known him forever, and the only times I’d ever seen him that mad were over simple things, like food or outfit choices. So naturally, last night had taken me aback. I had managed to get Rex in bed before sneaking out. I told her not to worry, but truthfully, I was the one carrying the weight of worry. I hadn’t thought about what impact Lilly’s death would have on Julian. I blamed everything on the men of the shadows, selfishly thinking only of my own pain, not that of others, not even my best friend’s. My gaze fixed on the window, still waiting, still hoping to see him come back. Robin had returned a while ago, but he was alone. I was tempted to ask him, but I held it in, thinking it’d be better to talk to Julian myself. I don’t know how long I sat there, but Julian never came. The night stretched on, filled with thoughts of the battle we’d just fought, how
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Chapter: Burying grief Rex POV Tears streamed silently down my cheeks as I watched them lower Lilly into the ground. The pack stood together while the sun sank behind us, casting long shadows across the field. Grief hung heavy in the air, suffocating, pressing down on all of us. I didn’t fight it. I let it engulf me… engulf us. Aries’ hand slipped into mine, his grip gentle but firm. I squeezed back, reminding myself I wasn’t the only one who needed comfort—he did too. My eyes found Rose, crumpled in Zane’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably. Even Robin, always the steady one, had tears glistening in his eyes. The only one missing was Julian. He would take this hard. I knew it. And though it pained me that he wasn’t here, at least he wouldn't be alone, he had Robin by his side through everything. We stood long after the grave was closed, my gaze fixed on that raw patch of earth. I didn’t notice the crowd had thinned until I turned to find only Robin and Aries still with me. “When did everyone leave?”
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Chapter: ComfortRex POVCalmness, peace, belonging, all the things I once assumed, believed to be illusions were the same feelings that embraced me right now. I slept too well for someone who had fought and ended a war, and someone who had lost a friend. But I guess I couldn’t stop the universe from granting me the well-deserved rest it craved.My dreams were empty for once, but even that space wrapped me in familiar warmth, one I didn’t want to let go of. I was scared… scared that I would come back to reality and it wouldn’t be as peaceful as this empty sanctuary felt. But after one glance at a hollow image that looked eerily similar to my mother, Lyra, my eyes snapped open at once.Reality didn’t hit me as hard as I thought it would. Probably because of the man who still lay fast asleep beside me. Aries looked so peaceful, his face slightly scrunched up. But even with that, I didn’t miss how light his heartbeat was—steady, calm, peaceful. Like the same calm flowing through me had reached him as wel
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Chapter: Grief Rex’s POVThe walk back home was quiet. Not the kind of silence that came because the storm was finally over, but the quiet, reflective kind.I walked side by side with Aries while Robin trailed behind us with the rest of the warriors. I almost asked him to go with Julian, but I could tell something was wrong by the way Julian had left with just one glance. So, I stayed quiet. We could talk when he returned.Instead, my head kept replaying everything that had gone down today, my heart clenching every time Lilly’s face came to mind. I wanted to sit and cry, cry everything out, blame someone, anyone, for all that was lost. But even that couldn’t take the pain away.The fight was over. Ron was dead, and the Elders were taken care of. But the hope, the rage, the determination that had once carried me were now drained, leaving nothing but a hollow ache.Was this how the end of a battle was supposed to feel? Was this the end of the prophecy, the purpose of the Elegida’s existence?Those que
Last Updated: 2025-09-24
Nightmare turned love
I came to this new school with one goal—stay invisible.
No drama. No chaos. Just finish the semester and get out.
But everything changed the moment I laid eyes on him—Aiden Cross. Rich, arrogant, dangerously charming. The school's golden boy and certified heartbreaker. He had no business looking at me, let alone touching me.
And yet, there he was, lips still warm from kissing another girl, smirking as he walked straight toward me… and pulled me into his world with one simple, cocky line:
“Care to join?”
From that moment on, my plan to stay out of trouble was officially ruined.
Now, I’m skipping school, arguing with him like we’ve known each other for years, sharing moments I swore I’d never allow, and feeling things I can't ignore. But Aiden? He hides behind jokes and a player reputation—brushing off anything real like it’s just another game.
He’s everything I told myself to avoid. So why does my heart race every time he’s near?
Between surprise kisses in the cafeteria, his jealousy-fueled fights, and our late-night talks that cut deeper than I ever expected, I’m starting to realize one thing:
Sometimes the person you least expect becomes the one you can’t let go.
But can I trust him with my heart? Or will he leave me like he does everyone else. He was supposed to be my nightmare.
Now… he might just be my love story.
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Chapter: Excitement Nova’s POVThat night was, if I dare say, one of the best I’ve had in forever. Just lying there with Aiden, all cuddled under the sheets, made me happier than I could even admit.Since Eli wasn’t blowing up my phone either, I figured his night had gone just as well as mine, and that was enough to keep my hyper mood buzzing into the morning.School was resuming in just a few days, and I knew we’d be thrown back into all that chaos again. But this time, I wasn’t dreading it. In fact, I was actually looking forward to it. My original plan of keeping my head down and just surviving until graduation was long gone, abandoned like a half-finished diet schedule.Now? I was more than ready to stir some chaos of my own and actually enjoy my school life to the fullest. With Aiden, Eli, and even Jace by my side, I knew I could count on that.Me and Aiden stood by the car, waiting for our new couple, who were taking forever to come downstairs.“You don’t think they got lost, do you?” I asked, squi
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Chapter: Without a doubt Nova’s POVAs Aiden and I strolled away from the beautifully set picnic, leaving my brother and Eli behind, I was already grinning, fully aware of what was bound to happen while we were gone.“It was a lot easier to get out of there than I expected,” Aiden said as he slowly slipped his hand into mine.“I guess Eli’s constant delusion finally paid off this time,” I replied with a smile. “But for real though, why is everywhere suddenly so empty?” I glanced around curiously. “Does such a fancy hotel even have a closing time?”“It’s not closed, Nova.” His grin was the kind that screamed I’m up to something.My eyes narrowed. “Then what?”“Well, I pulled a few tiny strings to give us all some well-deserved privacy.”I stopped in my tracks, eyes widening. “You reserved the whole hotel?” I whisper-yelled. “That’s not the definition of privacy, Cross!” I swatted his hand softly. “You probably just inconvenienced a lot of people!” My pout deepened as he chuckled, like this was all some joke.“
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Chapter: CertainArnold’s POVI couldn’t explain how happy I was seeing Eli satisfied with the plans I’d made. Choosing the hotel wasn’t easy, I wanted a place he’d actually love, and with his personality, yeah, that wasn’t exactly simple. But I went out of my way to make sure it was right for him.After getting the place, Aiden handled most of the work from there. I guess connections pay off at times like this. I just told him what I needed, and he assured me I’d get exactly that. Honestly, I was impressed with the attention to detail.The night lights were the highlight, if you ask me. It was like watching a sunset come alive.We sat on the blanket for close to thirty minutes, my hand in Eli’s while we laughed, joked, and munched on the snacks spread out around us. My palms were getting sweaty from nerves. The time to finally pop the big question was drawing near.I didn’t know exactly why I was scared, after all, Eli had made it clear the other day—but for some reason I still worried. That he might
Last Updated: 2025-09-22
Chapter: Surprises Eli’s POVI was weirdly excited about this picnic. We’d never had such a chill hangout, all four of us together, so yeah I had high expectations for fun. And okay… maybe that was mostly because Arnold and I were in the almost-dating phase now. Fine, it was a huge part of it, but hey, I’m not shy to admit it.It hadn’t been easy getting here with him. Deciding he was worth the risk, worth the possible heartbreak, had taken me forever. But once I did… everything else just fell into place.Still, no time for deep thoughts. Nova had told me to “dress nice,” which was hilarious, like I don’t always look like a snack. I finally settled on baggy brown pants, a cropped tee, and a couple of chain accessories. Cute, but not “trying too hard.” Perfect. After styling my hair, I headed out, only to see Arnold’s car waiting.I slid into the passenger seat with a grin. “I’m not sorry for being fashionably late.”He chuckled, starting the car. “And I’m not sorry for not calling you out. I know you ta
Last Updated: 2025-09-20
Chapter: Tease Nova’s POVI’m pretty sure when we talked about a picnic, everyone imagined something simple, blanket, food, maybe a speaker if we felt fancy. But somehow, I ended up sitting here, watching Aiden make calls about renting a spot with nightlights. Nightlights. For a picnic.What universe did a normal picnic turn into some rich-people outing?“Okay, I’ll get back to you by tonight,” he said, finally ending the call and turning to face me.I raised a brow. “Now can you at least explain why I just heard words like venue and exclusive setup when all we’re doing is picking a spot for our picnic?”“It’s more than just a picnic, Nova.” He dropped onto the couch, pulled my legs across his lap, and gave me that look. “It’s more than that, love. At least for us. And especially for your brother.”My eyes widened, a grin spreading before I could stop it. I sat up so fast my legs nearly smacked him. “Wait. Wait. He’s finally asking him out?” I squealed, grabbing Aiden’s arm and shaking it lightly. “
Last Updated: 2025-09-18
Chapter: The moment Arnold’s POVIf someone asked me to put this feeling into words, I’d probably fail. Words didn’t come close to describing the weight that had finally lifted now that things with Eli were sorted out. My chest felt full, so full it almost hurt. Even Nova and Aiden’s constant interruptions weren’t as irritating as usual.Eli’s head rested in the crook of my neck, his quiet chuckles bubbling up every time Nova teased him. I let myself sink into the moment, memorizing it, wishing I could bottle it up. Perfect. That’s what this was. For once in my life, I didn’t want anything more.Well… almost. I still needed to officially ask him out. But with how much I loved him, it shouldn’t be hard to pull off something that would make his heart flip the way he made mine. I just had to figure it out before the week ended.Because I wanted us to go back to school as boyfriends. As a couple. It was one of those impossible dreams I never thought I’d get, yet here we were—fear set aside, love finally give
Last Updated: 2025-09-16
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