LOGINKAELAN'S POVAs I watched Seraphina feed Nathan, taking small bites of her own meal between spoonfuls for him, I took in a deep breath. This short moment of peace felt like something we were sneaking in. Who knew when next I'd have the chance to sit down like this with my family and have a nice breakfast together without the looming thoughts of Elyxis and the wolves pressing down on us?"What do you think of a vacation?" I suddenly said.She paused, the spoon hovering mid-air. "A vacation?""Yes. I was thinking we could use the next three days to visit somewhere nice and quiet. Just me and my family.""Are you serious? I don't think what we need right now is a vacation, Kaelan.""Why not?""Because this isn't the time to go on a vacation. We have impending issues. Just because the Beta is filling in for you doesn't mean we can just leave the palace to him.""I know that. And going on a vacation with my wife and child doesn't mean I'm abandoning the matters of the palace. I just want a
SERAPHINA'S POVI stretched my arms as the rays of light hitting my face forced me to open my eyes. I turned my head slightly to see Kaelan's peaceful sleeping face inched close to mine, his arms around my waist. He's usually not a deep sleeper, so he would have woken up before now. But with how deep he looked into the sleep, he must actually be so tired.And yesterday night? Yesterday night was peak! Everytime we have sex, it's always heavenly, but there was something about yesterday's that I couldn't just pinpoint. Even though I passed out after my fourth or was it fifth orgasm? Kinda lost count at some point when my body got exhausted.I faced him, and stared at his long lashes which was totally shut. Gosh, how can a man be this cute? Even in his sleep. From his nose, to his jawline, and his perfect skin. His beauty was almost like sin. I tried lifting his weight gently so as to not wake him up, but I couldn't get his arms off. 'I'm not running away' I chuckled. Even though I woul
KAELAN'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 took steady, measured breaths as I followed Kaelan through the castle’s silent corridors. When I turned toward the wing that housed my rooms, his voice stopped me.“Where are you going?”“To my room.”“To do what?” Irritation edged his tone. “Follow me.”He led me down a differen
SERAPHINA'S POV Did I really rile Kaelan up so much that he hadn’t come home for more than a day? I hadn’t heard from him since our last outburst, and Ivanna confirmed he wasn’t in the castle. Maybe I’d said too much. Had I? But then… had his family really banished him? Just because of my reje
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







