Emma POV My thoughts, daydreaming and talking to myself were interrupted by a commotion and sounds of laughter in front of my door. I heard Leo’s voice but there was somebody else with him. A few moments later, Leo walked in with the absolutely gorgeous man next to him, both beaming and smiling at each other, at me, radiating happiness. It warmed my heart to see my brother so happy, and I somehow suspected that the God-like looking creature next to him had something to do with it. “Emma, Princess….”, Leo said beaming… “There is somebody I want you to meet..” Before he could continue, I excitedly interrupted him: “Is, is that your boyfriend?????!!!!”, I said giggling. Leo’s face went completely red, while the other man did not know where to look.. Finally, a God-like creature with a husky voice laughing.. “Lady Emma, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cassius”, he said, bowing in an old-fashioned way and taking my hand to his lips for a kiss. He put on quite a theatrical
Rowena’s POV Dajjal’s death was unexpected, brutal, and still a very big shock to me. However, it certainly provided for some unforeseen opportunities if one knew where to look. Far be it from me to miss out on the opportunity, and knowing that rogue clans always needed money – I seized mine, I reached out to his subordinates, and as of this point I had effectively become in charge of the Rogue Demons . “Just imagine if First Dragon knew!!! He’d lose his marbles!!!”, Bella was snickering, enjoying this a little too much. “MY BROTHER will never know!!! And you better keep it that way Bella, I mean it!!!! Nobody needs to know, this is only for you and I!!”, I spat back, irritated by her recklessness. There were days where Bella and I agreed on everything, and days when we hated each other.. Today was the latter day. “My Queen, I need to speak to you!” Bob’s voice boomed over a mind-link.. Bob irritated me most of the time, his demeanor, his personality.... He was capable but could be a
Kal’s POV Spending time with my children was an incredible, out of this world experience!!! I wish it did not come under such dire circumstances that they were attacked and fought for their lives though. I wish I did not have to pretend as to whom I was to them. I wish their mother were alive!! Ever since I realized they were my children, there was something that has happened to me. The sheer thought of them both elated me and petrified me at the same time. I missed out on so much in their lives, and I swore I was not going to miss out on another second! And I would die making sure they were safe! “Nobody can hurt them now; our babies are under our protection!!!” Beast’s voice boomed as if daring somebody to try. He was right. I would sacrifice everything to protect my children! There were no two ways about it. I remember the times I teased my siblings and their devotion to their born offspring. I completely understand it now, and then some! Every time I saw Emma, she looked more
KAL POV “Everything??? Isn't that a bit of a broad-spectrum statement Mom???!!! Are you overstating???” I chuckled and laughed at her words, but I was concerned because everything from my mother’s perspective, was exactly that. EVERYTHING!!! My mother literally knew everything given that she created the world, so what was everything that she wanted to tell me???? Anxiety and fear grappled me as I looked into her eyes, studied her face. She looked around my office, as if she were seeing it for the first time. It was always kept impeccably clean and decorated with the latest styles, although I liked to keep a thing or two from the past. Spacious windows were looking over the Los Angeles skyline and the ocean in the distance, casting a beautiful image.“It looks kind of bare here…”, she observed. Priceless art was hanging on the walls of this space, including some of the original statues made by famous creatures and human artists. I was not sure what she meant. “I assure you a lot of car
Kal’s POV “This is not your decision to make, my dearest child”. “I WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO LEAVE!!!”, I roared now. I am the First Dragon, ruler of this realm and, mother or not, you will have to listen to me!!” I knew the power she wielded, but I also knew that she willingly submitted herself to my authority, making sure that there would be no division in the ranks, no factions, that my rule would go unchallenged by any of her supporters. I knew that - she knew that. She never meddled much, but I looked to her for advice and guidance on a regular basis, especially after Catherine died. She was there to bring me back from the depths of depression when that happened. A small smile crossed her face. “You were always fierce, my son! Always loyal to those you love. I knew you were so very special, the first time I laid my eyes on you, all those years ago, on this very beach. Do you remember it?” I knew what she was doing. Ever so gently, she was reminding me of her powers, and of the fac
Cassius POV My mate’s smell and kiss were still driving me crazy, even after I left him… I was picturing his eyes, his gentle smile, touch of his hand, and all I could do is think of him and pine over him.. I never knew mate bond was this strong. I never realized how empty and lonely I was, how shallow my life had been before I met Leo. But also, with Marcus’ new revelation, I was concerned. Dragons – born ones, did not have to abide by the mate pull, or quite frankly any rules of our realm. Considered apex of our species, the rules did not apply to them. The only other kind that rules of mate bonds were different for were Tribrids, but they were even more unique and hard to find. Most other creatures, including dragons made, followed and were bound to follow the mate bond and all the expectations that came with it. Dragon born, had a luxury of knowing a mate bond, but having an option to follow it or not, deny it or not, without any pain or consequence if they opted not to choose the
Kal POV Mother was still skipping happily around the beach, looking like a little girl, with not a care in the world. I was overwhelmed by emotions, confusion, and a sheer sense of impending doom of some kind. Something else was wrong and I could not shake the feeling. Thoughts of Mother not being on this plane were petrifying me. I did not know how and what to think of this, and ever since she said it, it felt as if somebody grabbed my heart with an iron fist and was not letting go, squeezing the life out of it. The knowledge that she had of my marriage to Catherine was new to me. I thought it was a well-guarded secret. We took every precaution, I thought to myself – apparently, I was wrong. “You know Mother knows everything”, Beast said softly. “She knew of our children, even before we did,” he continued. Not making much fuss, Beast was unusually quiet upon realization of all Mother and I discussed earlier. I expected him to roar or act out, yet he was quiet, which was very strange
Amelia POV The trip to see my father did not go exactly as planned. I felt as if everybody could see through me, as if everyone knew of my betrayal. After my recovery with much help from my sister-in-law, Lady Nasrin, I did manage to have a much-needed discussion with him – the main reason I wanted to see him. I recalled the prophecy – the prophecy of born dragons, born of human – twins. The prophecy also spoke of the great danger. The twins had ability to destroy our world, and everything in the process, and based on the earlier vision, I was afraid that this is exactly what was going to happen. In addition, prophecy spoke of love and the three-fold energy that would usher the time of peace, stability and finally bring balance to the species, and happiness to the realm. I did not know why but I felt that had something to do with First Dragon and his interest in two humans. Father did not seem phased or really surprised. He listened to me carefully, but somehow, I felt his eyes were