Burned by My Ex, Reborn as His King's Mate

Seraphina's POVThe last thing I remembered was fire.Darius's cruel smile as the flames licked at my wedding gown. The searing pain as my skin blistered and blackened. The way my wolf howled in agony as our mate—our destined partner—watched us burn alive.Now my soul floated in darkness, weightless and untethered. The pain had faded, replaced by an eerie calm. Was this the afterlife? Some cruel purgatory for betrayed mates?Then I heard his voice."I couldn't resist Vesper's pull." Darius's familiar timbre wrapped around me like smoke. "My wolf always craved her."My spirit jerked violently. Light exploded behind my eyelids. When I opened them, I was standing in the Blue Ridge Pack conference room—but not in the present.-----Five years ago-----.The engagement meeting.My stomach twisted as I took in the scene before me: Darius's large hand engulfing Vesper's delicate fingers, his thumb stroking her knuckles with intimate familiarity. The way his emerald eyes softened when he looked

Seraphina's POVThe pain of losing Lily's presence still throbbed in my chest like an open wound. Now my beautiful wolf, my another half, needed to retreat into the deepest recesses of my mind.A hibernation that might have no expiration date.My hands trembled—first with panic, then with reluctant acceptance. She had fought so hard for me. If rest was what she needed, I would guard her slumber like the most precious treasure.'Sleep, my brave one,' I sent through the fading connection. 'I'll keep our heart beating until you return.'Then a sharp rap of knuckles against my door shattered the silence.I barely had time to wipe my tear-streaked face before the door burst open, revealing a whirlwind of golden curls and floral perfume. Callista Ophelia—my oldest friend and most vocal critic of Darius—swept into the room like a summer storm."Oh, thank the Moon Goddess!" She crushed me in a hug so tight that I could feel her rapid heartbeat. "You finally dumped that two-timing bastard!"I

Seraphina's POVGolden light penetrated the white curtains as I opened my eyes. I woke up slowly, squinting and holding my dizzy head. When I was fully conscious, I froze for a moment as I realized where I was.A naked body was curled up next to me, breathing steadily. I covered my mouth when I saw a long scratch on the man's back—something I had done. I cursed myself. What had I done to him? It seemed that I had completely lost my mind.One word echoed in my mind: escape!I slowly got out of bed and dressed with trembling hands. My heart was pounding again—not because of the kiss, but because of panic and fear. Every time I moved, I glanced at him warily, but the man remained fast asleep, snoring softly.I tiptoed toward the door, careful not to make a sound.All along the corridor, last night's events replayed in my mind. His wet lips and warm breath, the way he kissed me so skillfully, made me drunk. His warm embrace and the way he held me made my heart race. All those memories lef

Seraphina's POVI threw the last pair of jeans into my suitcase. It felt heavy, but for the first time in days, I felt so light. The decision to stay with the Nightveil Pack for a while felt more and more right every time I thought about it."You don't need to bring so much," my mother said from the doorway. "It's only temporary, remember?"I looked at her with a small smile. "I know, Mom."My mother came closer and gently stroked my hair. Her blue eyes looked at me with a mix of love and worry. "Seraphina, you know you don't have to run away, right? You can stay here. Dad and I will protect you from Julian and… Darius."Hearing the name of my former fiancé still felt like a knife stabbing my heart, but it wasn't as painful as it had been a few days ago. I shook my head."I'm not running away, Mom. I need time to think, to find myself again." I took a deep breath. "Besides, Callista has already prepared a room for me.""Hmm." My mother didn't look entirely convinced. "And what about t

Seraphina's POVI descended the stairs, my heart still pounding wildly. The image of Kaelos so close—his warm breath on my face, his fingers gently touching my cheek—felt so real that I had to close my eyes for a moment to calm myself."Finally!" Callista exclaimed when she saw me at the bottom of the stairs. She stood in the spacious living room with a wide smile and... a box wrapped in silver gift paper with an elegant blue ribbon."What's that?" I asked, trying to divert my thoughts from what had almost happened in the room."A welcome gift!" Callista handed me the box enthusiastically. "Come on, open it!"I carefully unwrapped it and found an emerald green silk scarf with beautiful silver ornaments at the ends—the emblem of the Nightveil Pack, a wolf howling under the moon."Callista, this... is so beautiful," I whispered, running my fingers over the soft silk."Do you like it? I had it specially made to match your favorite color," she said, squeezing my hand warmly. "Oh, and ther