Kai's POVThe shadow wraiths had been vanquished, thanks largely to Leia. My next task was to subdue this menacing minotaur before setting off for the Black Moon pack. A perilous adversary was waiting there, a woman intent on causing Leia harm. I had taken down Merciless, and as his body fell, new threats emerged. Ghouls now replace the defeated shadow wraiths. One after another, they fell to my potent magic beam.Without warning, a vortex opened to my side. My gaze whipped toward it, where I saw rogue witches and Susan emerging from it. They joined in the battle, their powers targeted at the encroaching ghouls and the minotaurs. Susan, she explained, assisted me at Leia's request. I simply nodded, continuing my relentless charge against the enemy. Their numbers were dwindling."Hollie, can you hold your own in this fight?" I reached out through our mental link. I couldn't explain it, but I had an impending sense of danger for Leia and my brother."Yes, Alpha. You can trust me. I will
Leia's POVFear emanated from Lilith as I held her by the neck, dragging her toward the dungeons. I didn't plan on letting her die easily. Conjuring my magic, I crafted handcuffs and leg shackles, securing her in them."I know what you want. I can give it to you," Lilith bargained, desperation clear."It's too late to barter for your life, Lilith," I responded, keeping my emotions tightly controlled."Don't bury your mates. Take them to the Moon Goddess Shrine and use the book that Alpha Reo used. You can revive them," she whispered, her consciousness fading."I'm not lying, Leia. Give it a try before it's too late. Their souls are still intact within their bodies," Lilith added before passing out completely. I turned to leave, my eyes landing on Eric, battered but alive, his gaze filled with grief."What's the status of the pack?" I asked."We've lost 200 soldiers. The rest are injured and being cared for by the healers," Eric informed me."Good. I need your help, Eric." He nodded, a
Leia – POVKai's body was safely stowed in the Moon Goddess shrine, Susan's cold, dark magic ensuring that both the body and the soul remained intact. Exhaustion had settled in every bone of my body after I had returned to the manor and changed out of my dirty war clothes. I was too spent to move much."Xavier," I called out, laid on the bed. He entered the room, dressed in casual attire. My eyes scanned over him, ensuring that this was not a dream, that Xavier was alive, not dead. Those agonizing hours without my mate had been indescribably painful."Leia," Xavier murmured, his hand gently caressing my cheek. He kissed my forehead, then my nose, and finally, he pressed a soft peck onto my lips. "Don't be afraid. I'm alive, thanks to you and your power. You're stronger than anyone else. I hope you won't feel weak or sad anymore, especially once we manage to revive Kai too," he reassured me."But why wasn't Kai's soul in the Abyss? Where could it be?" I asked, my voice barely above a w
Xavier's POVIn the ethereal glow of the Moon Shrine, I found my brother Kai laid upon the altar, his body and soul shielded by Susan's formidable dark defense barrier. Susan handed me an ancient tome, its pages bearing the incantations necessary for our sacred ritual. Within the confines of this ceremony, only the purity of light magic was required - no other elements had a role to play.I recited the incantation, my voice resonating in the silence. Extending one hand towards Kai, I could feel power crackling from my palm, the magic of light traversing the short distance to his body. The defensive barrier crumbled under the onslaught of light, and soon my magic established a connection with Kai. Sensing his soul still tethered to his physical form brought me relief; this was indeed a promising sign.After maintaining the chant, I moved on to the next step of the ritual. I closed my eyes and called out to Kai's spirit, immediately sensing a tug on my essence. It felt as though it had
Xavier – POVKai jolted upright, his eyes brimming with an eerie darkness. Both Susan and Jennifer flinched beside me. "He's possessed," Susan muttered."I warned you to leave me alone, but you chose to bring me here," Kai retorted, his words laced with bitterness. The air around him crackled with dark magic. However, the sanctity of the moon goddess shrine, a beacon of light, restrained him from wielding his ominous power. Agony crossed his features, causing him to moan in pain."Jennifer, summon Leia for me," I instructed. Without wasting any moment, Jennifer scurried away to fulfill my request. Meanwhile, I conjured the chains of light magic once more, binding Kai, who continued tormenting me. "Release me, you jerk," Kai spat venomously."I'll keep you restrained until you learn to master your dark power, not be enslaved by it," I retorted firmly.As Leia entered the scene, her question was cut short at the sight of Kai bound by the luminescent chains. Her gasp sliced through the t
Leia's POVThe sigil Xavier had used worked, as Kai no longer needed my help to stabilize. His hazel gaze, now back to normal, fixed on me, even as restraints continued to secure him. "Kai," I said cautiously. His eyes flickered in recognition."Leia," he murmured my name affectionately. I moved closer, but Xavier halted me."Remember, he's fooled us before, acting normal before attacking us with his dark power," Xavier reminded me. Upon hearing this, Kai's eyes widened in shock. It seemed he didn't remember."What?" Kai blinked, dumbfounded. "I didn't do that, did I?" he questioned, his tone filled with disbelief."You did, Kai," I whispered."I don't remember, but I can assure you I'm in control of the power now," Kai declared."It's hard for us to take your word and remove the magical handcuffs," Xavier responded sternly. "I can't risk Leia getting hurt.""Xavier, please, let's take off the cuffs. We should trust Kai," I implored. Xavier looked at me, sighed, and then made his deci
AUTHOR NOTEThis chapter contains explicit content featuring elements of kink. If this is not for your taste or comfort, I suggest you consider skipping this chapter. I also wanted to extend my sincerest thanks for your comments and feedback. Your words mean a lot to me. Please continue to share your thoughts on this chapter and the ones to follow; your support is deeply appreciated. - Join FB - Tracy Readrats********Leia's POVThe room was bathed in shades of red and black, giving it an undeniably kinky vibe. An assortment of flogs, chokers, plugs, and differently designed handcuffs graced the room, some of which I couldn't even name. Leather bras and thongs were abundant, with ropes, canes, and an array of other tools that I was unfamiliar with. Chains hung from the walls, paired with leather-coated cuffs."What exactly is this room? It's extremely kinky. Were my mates into the BDSM thing?" I mused aloud."You've stumbled upon our secret." Kai's voice made me jump, his smirk a mis
Leia – POVI saw Susan crying, her face a mess of tears, and I noticed Xavier and Reo looking at her with concern. "What's going on?" I asked, my voice filled with alarm. Susan was sniffling, her body wracked with sobs."Leia," she choked out, and I rushed over to hug her, trying to calm her down. I looked to Xavier and Kai for answers, my heart pounding in fear."Jennifer has been arrested and put in prison," Xavier said, worry etching his face."Why was she arrested? What did she do wrong?" I asked, my mind spinning."Jennifer aided the Black Moon Pack, the one held responsible for the death of Witch Queen Veronica," Susan stammered, barely able to get the words out.I couldn't understand it. "Why would Heather do such a thing? Wasn't Jennifer a Rogue witch? How can she hold her in Prison when she was the reason for Jennifer's exile?" I asked, confusion and anger mingling in my voice."I know, but Queen Heather had warned Jennifer never to aid anyone in war," Susan answered, her voi