LOGINREBEKAH and Darius rode through the gates of the royal House by the late hours of morning. When they got to the entrance of the foyer, Darius hopped down his horse and proceeded to help Rebekah down.It had been an entire night journeying, and Rebekah was more than grateful to the sentinel."Thank you, Darius," she said, truly thankful.After they had left the Alpha's stead the previous night under Rebekah's deceit of going to her parent's, Darius soon realized that wasn't her intention at all.When Rebekah opened up and told him she had to be at Iron-Vale as soon as possible, to take care of an important matter with the Queen, Darius was uncertain. While he didn't understand what could be so urgent for Rebekah to leave by that time of the night, he certainly didn't see himself returning to the Alpha's stead to inform Khol'an that he had allowed the Luna go all the way to Iron Vale on her own. So he offered to follow her.Darius had turned out to not only be a great companion, but he
AMAYA and Nali'a looked at their brother, sympathy on their faces. He had unconsciously continued to tap his fingers against the armrest of his wheelchair, a way of calming himself. He tried to remain hopeful that the sentinels would return with different news. That they had actually found his mate at her parent's residence. The door to his chambers opened and two of his sentinels stepped in, looking like they had brought the very news he hoped against."The Luna isn't at her parent's home, Alpha." One of the sentinels informed. "Beta Allister said they haven't seen her in days."Khol'an's heart fell helplessly, his eyes gaining water. It seemed to be that his mate had gone missing within the night, while he was busy being mad at her."Khol'an," Amaya breathed out, observing him. "Please don't panic," she begged, noticing how erratic his breathing was getting."Rebekah.. is missing..." The words left his lips in a broken whisper. "No." Nali'a quickly shook her head. "Don't jump t
AFTER DRAEKON had said that, silence ensued for long seconds. "What does that mean?" Vaelora asked."Now you're worried.""I'm not worried," she denied. "I'm just trying to put the dots together.""What dots, Vaelora?" He felt exasperated now, regretting his decision to speak."The same ones you're trying to put together, Draekon. Stop acting like I do not care for my own safety. I'm just fine." She had almost snapped. "Funny how my health wouldn't matter so much if whatever Devon is talking about happens, and I died before this pup is born."How could she just speak about death so casually??"What are you saying?" Draekon frowned now. "That I only care about your health because of our pup?"Vaelora's face fell. She couldn't believe he'd interpret her words like that."How can you even say that?" she whispered, tears clogging her eyes instantly. "Cursed furs," Draekon whispered in worry the moment he saw that she was about to cry. "I apologize, love. I'm sorry." She said nothing,
INSIDE Zentrakii's room at the infirmary, Zayn sat on a chair, next to her bed.It was already noon the next day, and he hadn't left her side even once since the doctor took him to see her the previous night. She had been unconscious through the night and was yet to wake up.Zayn had been worried, but the Doctor assured him Zentrakii was out of harm's way.A knock sounded at the door and he muttered a small 'come in'. The door opened and Amaren stepped in."Amaren.""How are you?" Amaren asked, looking at him sympathetically. Zayn heaved a sigh and looked at Zen's unconscious figure."I don't know," he answered truthfully. "The Doctor assured me she was out of harm's way, yet she still hasn't woken up.""You have to be patient, my dear." Amaren took more steps inside, then placed her hand on his shoulder supportively. "You have to understand she didn't just survive an arrow wound, but a near death experience caused by the spell."Zayn frowned a bit, not understanding Amaren's words
ZAYN'S HEART FELL.The rest of the doctor's words had faded out and he could only hear cold noises in his head."Zayn!" Vaelora's frightened voice pulled him back to reality, finding himself being held upright by Draekon's strong hands. "I'm sorry, your Highness," the doctor rushed out, at loss on how to pacify the prince over the loss of his pup. "We tried everything to save the pup, but the shot had done a really huge damage."Wait...Zayn tried to calm his mind, replaying the doctor's words. He said 'pup', not... 'her'.Draekon and Vaelora looked at each other, suspecting that Zayn was out of it."Zayn," Draekon called, gently shaking some conciousness into his mind."My mate..." Zayn whispered, tearing up again. "Zentrakii is fine, Zayn," Amaren rushed out, taking his shaky hands in hers. "She is fine," she repeated, looking into his untrusting eyes."She is..?" he asked now, sobbing like a child."She is," Amaren assured. "But... not the pup."Zayn couldn't even comprehend any
ZAYN stared at Zentrakii with wide eyes, his tears pouring profusely as her eyes slowly started to droop close.In the middle of his numerous devastating emotions and harsh realizations, he scooped her body into his arms and stood to his feet. At the same time, Draekon and Vaelora rushed in, very confused by the scene they met.The sentinels dragged Devon out of the room and Draekon's heart broke the moment he saw Zayn's state. His brother looked like he could collapse alongside Zentrakii any second from then."Take her from him," Draekon ordered one of the sentinels left, but Zayn's deathly glare discouraged the sentinel from doing as Draekon had asked.He pushed past them and headed out of his chambers, a sudden feeling of insane energy surging through him. He ran down to the foyer with Zentrakii's body in his arms, Draekon and Vaelora following behind. As soon as they got to the infirmary, the wardens assisted the nurses in carrying Zentrakii into one of the emergency rooms.Zayn
DRAEKON released a low sigh as Lady Saphaira whispered inaudible apologies beside him, her hands jittery with fear. He had to leave bed earlier than he wished to this morning, because it was Lady Saphaira's last day in the House of Veylor, and he was supposed to spend the day with her, before she
SHE OPENED her eyes slowly, her head still heavy from sleep. She gave in to the habit that had quickly turned into a morning ritual over the months, turning to her side to check for Draekon. She was met with an empty space. For a long moment, she just stared at the empty spot, unable to tell
The moment he slid inside her, she released a sharp cry, blood rushing to her face. It was pain. But a different kind. "Are you okay?" He whispered against her lips, trying not to move within her just yet. "Hmm..." She gave a muffled response, nodding as she grabbed his arms tightly. She
"She needs the Veylor." Rebekah muttered. "No...." Vaelora gasped, struggling against the sheets. "I'm sorry, Lora." Rebekah sighed. "But whatever pain you're feeling now, is just a tiny fragment of what is to come. We haven't even gone halfway through the night. You need your mate." "Nooo.







