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Chapter 52: Poisoned Desire
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2025-08-21 11:00:36Liora’s POV
I swallowed the bitter potion with a grimace. The taste clung to my tongue, foul and metallic, twisting my stomach. But it was necessary. Tonight, I needed to conceive—and this potion would make certain of it.
Slipping a second vial into the hidden pocket of my gown, I walked the familiar path to Alexander’s chambers. I didn’t bother knocking. I had never needed permission before.
He was there—sitting in an armchair, a glass of wine in hand. Shirtless. Barefoot. Damp hair curled against his temples, drops of water still clinging to his skin. He looked… undone. His gaze was distant, empty, lost in a place I could never reach.
He noticed me but didn’t rise. “I thought you’d already bid me farewell. Honestly, I’m not in the mood for company tonight.”
The words cut, though I expected them. I knew the truth. His heart was already Mira’s. And me? I was nothing now. No lo
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Born to Rule: The Dragon Queen Chapter 52: Poisoned Desire
Liora’s POVI swallowed the bitter potion with a grimace. The taste clung to my tongue, foul and metallic, twisting my stomach. But it was necessary. Tonight, I needed to conceive—and this potion would make certain of it.Slipping a second vial into the hidden pocket of my gown, I walked the familiar path to Alexander’s chambers. I didn’t bother knocking. I had never needed permission before.He was there—sitting in an armchair, a glass of wine in hand. Shirtless. Barefoot. Damp hair curled against his temples, drops of water still clinging to his skin. He looked… undone. His gaze was distant, empty, lost in a place I could never reach.He noticed me but didn’t rise. “I thought you’d already bid me farewell. Honestly, I’m not in the mood for company tonight.”The words cut, though I expected them. I knew the truth. His heart was already Mira’s. And me? I was nothing now. No lo
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Born to Rule: The Dragon Queen Chapter 49: Between Love and Loss
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Mira’s POVOnce the door closed behind Dorrin, I exhaled. I was stunned at myself for letting him kiss me, touch me. I had shamelessly melted in his arms, and I hadn’t wanted him to stop. The pull was getting stronger, and I wanted him to worship me, to claim me, to make me his. What was wrong with me? I hated Alexander for his betrayal, yet I still loved him—he was still my fated mate. Wasn’t I a hypocrite? I shamed my mate for his betrayal, yet I was on the edge of betraying him as well. Being in Dorrin’s arms was overwhelming… but it felt so right.“I love Storm, I always did,” said Asfar. “I love Velkan too, but with Velkan we can’t mate. With Storm, I can fully experience what it means to be claimed.”“It is not about mating,” I huffed.“Oh no? Of course, it’s not about mating. Then why did you throw yourself into Dorrin’s arms? Didn’t you want him?
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