As the royal-grade limousine carried Auntie Glenny and the rest of the family toward the Palace, Ivor remained behind, his mate securely nestled in his arms. He had no intention of spending the day with anyone else but Lilias, his long lost mate. He had already temporarily handed over all his duties to Walther, the Chief Warrior. This day belonged to them, the long-missed moment finally realized. He tangled his fingers through her long, black locks, pulling her face gently towards his own. His eyes, usually so serious and sharp, softened as he gazed at her. "You little tease," Ivor murmured, a low, playful growl in his voice. "In Woodcrest, I nearly went crazy seeing you next to that Beta, flirting with him right in front of me! Girl, you have so much to make up for, I don't know if you can do it all in this lifetime." He shook his head dramatically, but a smile played on his lips. Seductiv
Crown Prince Raul’s Point of View still Zela remained stubbornly silent throughout the entire flight to the Kingdom. She refused to let go of Lilias, clinging to her tightly as she eventually drifted off to sleep on the field bed. Seeing them huddled together, so close and seemingly content, ignited a burning jealousy within me. It was a hot, unpleasant surge of emotion that I struggled to contain. I should have been the one she trusted, the one whose shoulder she slept on. I was her mate, for whatever that’s worth!No one loved her more than I did, no one desired her with such an all-consuming passion. For the entire journey, I couldn't tear my eyes away from her. My heart ached and I wondered, with a painful uncertainty, what it would truly cost to win her over, to finally forge the deep, intimate connection that mates were destined to share. Goddess, I yearned to hold her
“Zela!” I barely managed to suppress the desperate tone in my voice as I took a few quick steps towards her. My mate! She was truly breathtakingly beautiful, standing there in the morning sun. Her skin was fair, almost luminous, and her hair gleamed, catching the light. She looked well-cared for, there was no trace of abuse or neglect on her, for which I was eternally grateful. But her eyes, those beautiful eyes that once sparkled with such life, seemed dull, as if she were looking right through me, seeing nothing. Her hands were held protectively around her swollen belly, where our precious pup was safely nestled. The sight of her, so close yet so distant, clawed at my heart. “Lilias says you’ve forgotten me,” I began softly as if I were afraid to startle a deer. “She told me I was erased from your memory.” I took another cautious step closer, trying to bridge the ch
Crown Prince Raul’s Point of View As we drew closer to the clearing where the helicopter was to land, my heart pounded harder and harder in my chest, a frantic drumbeat of anticipation. Finally! After five agonizing months, I would see my mate again! The thought nearly stole my breath. It had been an exhausting five months — days, weeks, and months filled with gnawing absence. Slade, my wolf, had barely held on. He had wasted away, pining for his mate, yearning for her presence, her warmth, her very essence. But after Lilias’s phone call, a beacon of hope in the darkness, he had mobilized every last ounce of his strength. Now, he was buzzing with barely contained excitement, looking forward to the meeting with an almost unbearable intensity. He paced within me, a caged beast finally seeing a glimmer of freedom. "Ivor," I growled, the raw emotion seeping into my voice, "My mate and my pups!
Alpha Female Zela’s Point of View still I gripped the armrests of the rocking chair so tightly my knuckles turned white. My eyes were glued to Lilias, but my mind reeled, trying to process her words. Her story was simply unbelievable. She couldn't be talking about Erico, not my Erico. Not the loving man who had taken such good care of me, who had always prioritized my wishes, and made sure I lacked for nothing. He had been so attentive, so gentle. Erico is a cheater!! The thought exploded in my mind, a brutal truth that my conscious brain flat-out refused to believe. I gasped, a small, choked sound. Erico had shown himself to be an excellent partner these past few months, a dedicated lover, a reassuring presence. But even as my rational mind rebelled, my deepest instincts, my werewolf senses, screamed that everything Lilias was telling me was the absolute truth. The pieces,
I sat back, enjoying the comfort of the rocking chair on the porch of our new house, my eyes closed. The fresh morning sun warmed my face, a gentle caress.I listened to the cheerful song of the birds, their melodies weaving through the soft rustling of the leaves in the trees. Being close to nature, surrounded by greenery, was where I felt most at home. It was where I could truly relax, letting go of the lingering worries. Era hummed a familiar melody deep within me, she also felt at peace in this atmosphere. She stretched, content. But after a while, I felt a shift in the air, a subtle change. I wasn't alone anymore. Someone was watching me. My instincts, however, told me I wasn't in danger. It was a gentle, curious gaze, not threatening. Slowly, I opened my eyes, but at first, I saw no one. Then, as I looked towards the forest path that led from our house, I saw a woman slowly walking towards me. Her eyes held