LOGINKAELAN'S POVI dropped the ink as I finished the last paperwork I had for the week. That's if anyone didn't just bump in and spoil my plan for the week. Yeah, we'd been able to delay the court's argument for a while and confuse the hell out of them by pointing out that they didn't have proof to back up most of their claims.I had even slipped in the word 'treason' if they faced the Luna and accused her of what she was not without proper proof. So, yeah, everywhere was still calm... for now."The Beta is here, Your Grace."A few seconds later, Rio entered. "Took you long enough.""I'm sorry about that, Grand Alpha. I had to make a detour at the Luna's quarters.""She needed you for something?""Yes. Princess Arielle is around. She wanted me to meet her and pass on her message on her behalf.""Phina wanted you to meet Arielle?" I arched my brows. "Why?""Emm... she complained about not feeling too well, that she wouldn't be able to see her.""She's not feeling well? Since when? She was
SERAPHINA'S POVI had been growing more restless by the day, and I couldn't even place a hand on what was making me restless. At first, I thought it was because Nathan's name day was going to be celebrated publicly, in a large fashion where he'd be exposed to the eyes of enemies and dangers generally.But now, even after I had been assured that Nathan's name day would go as I wanted, I was still so restless.Or was it because of Kaelan's tour?"Are you fine, Luna?"I turned to see a maid staring at me with worry etched on her face."Forgive me, Your Majesty," she said, bowing her head immediately."What is it?" I asked."It's just... I've noticed you've been a bit worried. And also, you're really sweating. Should I call the physicians, Your Majesty?"At that, I went to the mirror to see the beads of sweat that had formed on my face and neck. I wasn't feeling hot, but the sweat on my body said differently."Get me a napkin," I said, and she brought me one almost immediately.I dabbed m
KAELAN'S POVI was in the palace with Seraphina when a message came in for her."Your Majesty," a guard greeted—one whose name I couldn't quite remember, though I knew he was part of the newly recruited guards.He handed a scroll to her and stood until Seraphina dismissed him. My eyes followed him as he left."She'll be here in a fortnight," Seraphina said, fixing her gaze on the now-opened scroll."Arielle?" I asked, though I hated pronouncing that name. It tasted like gall on my tongue."Yes. I kind of ordered her to come, so I knew she couldn't refuse.""Whether you ordered her or made a request, you're the Grand Luna of this country. Of course she has no right but to heed you," I said, and she chuckled."So, what are you going to say to her when she comes?" I asked.She absolutely couldn't tell her about the dragon blood. No fucking way. I wondered what Seraphina was even thinking, trying to go through with that idea. It would have ruined everything, no matter how she tried to cov
SERAPHINA'S POV"Is the Alpha not coming to his chambers tonight?" I asked Beta Rio when I met him on my way to the palace.It had been hours since Kaelan and I argued. Hours. And it was already past the time he usually returned to rest. But he hadn't come."He said he'll be working a bit late tonight, Your Majesty. His Majesty didn't inform you?" he asked.I forced a smile. "Of course he did. I just wasn't thinking he was going to take this long.""Shall I inform him of your presence, Your Majesty?""Oh, don't bother yourself, Beta. I'll just wait for him in his chambers. I'm sure he'll be back soon.""If you say so, my queen," he bowed before stepping aside.I returned to my chambers, my fingers rubbing anxiously against my clothes. Kaelan was mad at me. So angry I could almost feel it through the bond—a cold, heavy weight pressing against my chest.I paced. Back and forth. Back and forth.He doesn't even know about Arielle yet.My stomach twisted. How would he react if I told him I
SERAPHINA'S POVI had been researching. Yes, that's what I had been doing.One thing I had come to understand was that there was truly no way I could fully understand the extent—or the dark side—of my powers without having a guide. I had been training on my own, yes. But I needed more. I needed in-depth knowledge. I knew exactly who the Elyxis were based on the visions I'd had and the books I'd devoured. I knew all about the dragons, the wars with the wolves, the bloodshed, the fire. But that wasn't all. I was sure of it. There had to be more to a clan once ruled by fire. So I had been searching for information—literally any.And as I read through the texts, one name kept appearing. Again. And again. And again.Gubalis.According to the books and historians, Gubalis was the right-hand man of the last King who ruled Elyxis. There were rumors—whispers, really—that he possessed a hidden power which allowed him to remain young, and that he had been the right-hand man of the king for sever
KAELAN'S POV Mate?Did I hear that correctly? I'd been feeling a strange sensation for days now—ever since I'd been battling with the ministers. The cases for Seraphina's impeachment kept increasing day by day. That's right. The blockheaded people who somehow served as my ministers had been plotting to impeach my wife.Before, they feared bringing in their petitions, but the moment a senior minister submitted his, the rest followed suit like cowardly sheep. Most of them had been submitting the petitions directly to Rio, afraid to meet me face to face. A bunch of spineless cowards.Using my authority, I could stop all petitions from coming in, but as much as I could be a strict leader, using my authority as a means to shield trials was cowardice. So I'd been doing my utmost best to prevent the matter from escalating.And although I'd felt a pull in my chest while working yesterday, I didn't think much of it. But now, as I wrapped my arms around Seraphina's body, I felt the tug even st
SERAPHINA'S POV"Can I come in?" I asked, knocking simultaneously on Kaelan's door. I was quite surprised to see him in the mansion tonight.Although, he has been frequenting it more ever since I got pregnant. The bump was now fairly visible; you could now tell I was carrying a baby.He opened the
SERAPHINA'S POVA sensation of weightlessness surrounds me; as if I’m submerged in deep water, floating without direction. There is no light, no sound, only a silent, endless dark.Where am I?My mind strains to remember. I was in the bath, the water warm against my skin… then nothing. Now, only th
SERAPHINA'S POV"Are you okay?" I heard Kaelan ask."Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine," I answered, trying to shake off what I had just seen. Was that an illusion? It was so fleeting, yet so realistic."Let's head back," he said, and this time, I didn't argue.As we headed back, my body started getting weak; i
"Repeat all you said, dimwit," Kaelan gritted out, raising the man higher with his hand still wrapped around his throat.My eyes widened at the raw, effortless force.The man's friend rushed forward, trying to fight Kaelan."Come near me, and I'll throw this stupid idiot so far away that all his bo







