Leia – POV"Xavier, that woman has Ana's watch on her wrist," I slurred, my eyes meeting Xavier's. I distanced myself from his hold, and he let go of me. The warmth in my body continued to course through me. Xavier walked over to the cabinets in his office and retrieved two blue vials. He handed them to me, instructing me to drink them before I could ask what they were."What are these vials?" I questioned him, but Xavier gulped down the potion in his vial and slightly huffed. Unlike mine, his heated eyes returned to normal and remained fixated on him."Drink up. It's an antidote potion for any poison or love potion," Xavier explained. I looked at the vial in my hand and drank the bitter taste, hoping it would return my body to its normal state. Xavier patiently waited, ready to delve into the meaning behind my earlier statement."The maid could be a spy or even Ana in disguise. She was wearing a watch, and I recall her bragging about how you gifted it to her on your first anniversary
Xavier – POVI turned to find Leia standing in the doorway as I hung up the phone with Kai. Leia looked at me, worried; I knew she had come to check on me. She left, not wanting to crowd me with her presence or give me space. I appreciated it, but I also craved her company while I processed everything. The situation had worsened since the Queen witch, Veronica, had died on our Pack's land. This meant that the witches would likely blame us for Veronica's death. I only hoped they wouldn't escalate this to war like the Tiger clan did.I didn't have the luxury of time to grieve. I had to ensure Kai could return to the pack undetected. If the other pack members spotted him, rumors would spread like wildfire. The council officer would then come to the pack to take Kai, and I would end up in legal trouble, which I couldn't afford."Vincent!" I called out, spotting him interrogating the maids. I mind-linked him: "Open our pack's secret route to let Kai into the Pack. He needs to say farewell
Leia – POVI found myself on a soft bed rather than a couch, my body still naked under the covers. I gulped at the sight of Xavier walking in shirtless, a breakfast tray in his hand, and a clear look of guilt crossing his calm face. As my eyes met his emerald ones, the events of last night replayed in my mind, and I remembered the warmth of his touch and how he made me feel alive. I had never experienced such emotions around any casual men I had been with."Leia, I shouldn't have marked you without your permission," Xavier confessed, shifting from foot to foot guiltily, his gaze flitting between my neck and my eyes. "Trust me, Leia, I wouldn't have marked you without your consent. My wolf took control and marked you.""I don't know what to say, Xavier, but I'm not angry for some reason. That's weird. I hate it when things or anyone tries to do things without my consent." Xavier's eyes deepened with guilt at my words, but he also studied my expression. I wasn't angry with him. I unders
Kai - POVDuring the council meeting, Francis tried to incriminate Caroline and her mother. However, he lacked proof and the time to shield his actions from the council's scrutiny. He did manage to concoct some evidence against Gordon, leading the council to demand that Francis compensate for defaming my name. Even though I pressed for stricter action, the council refrained, which angered me. Once Caroline and her mother departed, I received a message from Xavier revealing the real culprit, and my anger surged. Swiftly, I sought out a rogue witch to provide me with a disguise potion so that I could infiltrate the Bluewood Pack. Choosing to masquerade as an errand boy at the Francis Mansion, I was able to keep a close eye on him."Damn it! I should have killed that witch Caroline; she has ruined all my plans to control Kai through Neon," Francis grumbled in his office as I passed by, feigning the role of a worker transporting inventory boxes."Alpha, we could still kill Caroline and h
Kai - POV"Beta Vaz, I was counting, and there is one missing box in the inventory," I told Beta Vaz, who glanced at me, then surveyed the surrounding boxes as though he could count them by sight. I'd used my magic to vanish one box."Why are you standing here? Where did the box go?" Vaz demanded, his voice ominous and his eyes glowing with an eerie light."I was awaiting your arrival, Beta, to inform you that the missing box appears to have been left at the storage house," I assured him. My words seemed to quell his suspicions; his intense gaze softened. He checked the inventory file, nodded his approval, and dismissed me. Feeling relief wash over me, I exited the Manor. Outside, I noticed Francis besieged by pack members and an elder questioning him. Surprisingly, he responded calmly, not inciting the pack members or elders.With a quick glance around, Francis ventured further into the pack territory. From my hidden vantage point behind the house, I watched him stealthily. He approa
Leia–POVRovina appeared surprised by the leniency of her punishment, thanking Xavier, Kai, and myself before Eric escorted her to her new residence. I intend to visit her later. Though Kai seemed dissatisfied with the light punishment, he didn't raise objections or display his typical brash behavior."Xavier, Leia, I need to speak with you," Kai announced, gesturing for us to follow him to Xavier's office. Once inside, I settled into a holster chair, Xavier sat beside me, and Kai sank into the couch.Kai looked fatigued as he sighed and fidgeted with his fingers. "Kai, what's bothering you?" Xavier finally broke the silence."Francis used black magic to forge a fake mate link with Leia," Kai said."We know," Xavier responded. "I meant to tell you, but with everything happening so quickly... Xavier trailed off, not wanting to bring up Sia's death again.I then detailed to Kai the events following Sia's discovery of the fake mate bond. I told him about the dark voice that had surfaced
Xavier - POVI take my seat on the council, joining Nathan, the Alpha of the West, and Jordan, the Alpha of the East. I'm the Alpha of the North, and Francis, the former Alpha of the South known as Bluewood, is no longer in power. I feel a surge of satisfaction as my brother Kai begins to take the upper hand. The council enters the room, followed by Neon, who locks eyes with me, a flicker of hate visible in his gaze."I thank you all, Alphas, for convening at such short notice," begins Ather, the Council Head. "We are here to resolve pack issues and to maintain peace among the shifters. We hope to prevent any war instigated by Alpha Tiger." Ather fixes a stern gaze on Alpha Neon of the Tiger clan, which returns a sigh. "We have Alpha Neon of the Tiger clan with us, seeking justice for his father's death. According to Caroline's testimony and corroborating evidence, Alpha Kai of Blackmoon was proven innocent, and Gordon has been identified as the guilty party who killed Alpha Nesser."
Leia–POVThe new power coursed through my body, warmth radiating from my right side while my left side remained cold. I couldn't stop shaking. Even as Susan tried to calm me with her magic, her troubled gaze remained locked on me. "What's going on?" Kai asked, his arm around my shoulder, my body pressed against his. My heart fluttered at his proximity, but I dismissed the feeling for now. "She seems to have a stronger power than we assumed," Susan stated, distancing herself from me."What do you mean?" I asked."You're not a typical hybrid witch who harbors two elements," Susan replied, rubbing the bridge of her nose. Apparently, my energy was causing her a headache. I glanced at Kai, who seemed unaffected. With his help, my trembling subsided, and I sat down. As I was held firmly in his grasp, Kai started talking to Xavier over the phone, oblivious to my blushing face. However, Susan wasn't. A knowing smirk played on her lips."Is he your mate?" She whispered."Yes," I admitted. "I