Se connecterLarry's povSuddenly, a brilliant, piercing flash of white light broke through the endless void.It started small, like a distant star, but it rapidly expanded, getting brighter and brighter and brighter until it filled my entire vision with a warm, blinding glow.I stood blinking in the light, completely disoriented."Finally..." a smooth, melodic voice echoed from the illumination all around me. "Finally, you're here."I spun around, looking into the glowing fog. "Who... who are you?"From the center of the light, a figure materialized. But as I stared at it, my breath caught. The figure looked exactly like me.... yet bathed in living, golden fire, exuding an ancient, terrifying, and limitless power.The entity chuckled softly. "Who am I? Really, Larry? Do I have to spell it out for you? I am you. At least... I am the true 'you' that was always meant to be. If we merge together, you'll finally be whole."I stepped back, shaking my head in total confusion. "What?! I don't understand!
Larry's povTime suddenly seemed to grind to a terrifying, agonizing halt in that moment.I saw the glint of the blade. I saw Rowan starting to turn around, completely unaware of the lethal strike rushing toward him.And suddenly... my entire life, my entire future, and every heartbeat of my soul flashed before my eyes in a blinding fraction of a second.No.The word tore from my chest before my brain could even process it.And without a single second of hesitation, driven by an overwhelming, primal instinct to protect the man I loved more than life itself, I threw myself violently forward, putting my own body directly between Catherine and Rowan.CHING.A wet, sickening sound echoed through the silent hall as Catherine drove the dagger down with all her remaining strength.The blade sank deep into my chest, plunging straight through my ribs and piercing my heart.A sharp, searing explosion of white-hot agony ripped through my body in that moment, but I could barely even scream."LARR
Larry's povGladys peered over my shoulder, blinking in confusion. "Is something wrong?"I stared down at the broken sentence. "I... I don't know. The guard said Catherine was resting well, but look at this handwriting. It's so shaky.""Well," Gladys reasoned, tilting her head, "the healers did say she was heavily sedated and recovering from a massive mental trauma. Maybe the drugs were still messing with her mind, and she drifted off while writing?""Maybe," I murmured, though a strange, uneasy knot tightened in my stomach. I made a mental note to rush back and check on her the absolute second this ceremony was over."Well, no time to worry now!" Gladys chirped, clapping her hands together. "It's almost time for the procession!"Two hours later, dressed in gleaming ceremonial garments that made me feel like royalty, I was led down the long stone corridors toward the grand coronation hall.As I stepped through the heavy archway and walked down the long, carpeted aisle, I quickly reali
Larry's povWe rushed through the winding stone corridors of the medical wing until we reached the psychiatric ward.Calvin stood outside the heavy reinforced door, his hands trembling slightly. He looked at me, swallowing hard. "Larry... are you sure about this? The last time she saw you, she had a total mental break and tried to attack you."Before I could answer, the senior medical healer stepped out of the ward, wiping his hands on a cloth. He gave us a reassuring nod. "There's no need to worry, gentlemen. She is currently heavily sedated. Even if she tried to lash out, her body is completely relaxed; she wouldn't even be able to lift her hand."I looked at Calvin. "See? It's safe. Let me try."Calvin hesitated, then gave a tight, anxious nod. "Okay. Go ahead."I pushed the door open and stepped inside the sterile, dim room. In the center of the bed lay Catherine. My heart clenched painfully at the sight of her. She looked terrifyingly frail and weak, far thinner than before, with
Larry's povRowan stared down at me for a long, intense moment. Then, very quietly, he said:"Be my concubine."My brain short-circuited. I stared at him, blinking rapidly. "What?!""Think about it," Rowan pressed on urgently. "Before you left for Calvin's pack, we were already planning the official ceremony to make you my royal concubine. We just have to do it now. As soon as we get back to the palace.""Rowan, are you insane?!" I stammered, throwing my hands up. "We are standing in the middle of a forest next to a dead spy, and you're proposing to me?! This is not the time for such things Rowan!""Larry, listen to me," Rowan said, his voice entirely dead-serious. "By ancient realm law, no member of the royal bloodline can ever be touched, summoned, or claimed by the alchemists. That is the one absolute boundary they cannot cross. Since Sasha and Catherine are already registered as my official wives, the only legal title left for you is my concubine. If you take that title, you becom
Larry's povThe SUV rolled smoothly down the highway, carrying us back toward the palace under the cover of the midnight stars. My mind was still spinning violently. An Enigma? The curse? My father jumping out of a moving car? None of it felt real.As we drove, my head throbbed, and I couldn't help wondering: now that my father had given me that strange antidote, did it mean my true powers were finally starting to manifest? I mean, I had already bitten and claimed Rowan, stolen some of his strength, and compelled people to obey me. Did that mean the antidote was actually working? And if so... what other crazy powers were waiting inside me?Suddenly, Rowan’s deep voice echoed over the car comms. "Calvin. Slow down. Everyone slow down."Calvin immediately eased his foot off the gas, blinking in surprise. "Why? What's wrong?""Hold on," Rowan muttered from the back seat, leaning forward. He spoke into his comm mic. "All units, slow your pace. Look ahead."I squinted through the windshiel
LARRY’S POV"Never, Larry,” Rowan snarled. “I will never ever stay away from you. And from today onward, you are forever mine!"I sat there analyzing his words as they rang in my mind over and over again. “You are forever mine!”He didn't sound like he was joking, or even teasing. There was an air
LARRY’S POV“Larry?” My sister, Sasha, called again, louder this time. There was something in her voice now— it sounded like confusion… and something very close to panic. “Larry, seriously, have you seen him? He’s not in his room. No one knows where he is.”Guilt slammed into me so hard I nearly ch
LARRY'S POVMy virginity was stolen last night… or at least I think so. But I’m not sure—I don’t really remember clearly.It might have just been a dream, or something worse… but I really hope it was a dream.I could only recall arching my back in response to the coldness of lube being rubbed on my
Larry's pov“Wow,” Rowan said. “I didn’t realize you’d be this shy after last night.”I gaped at him in shock. “After… after what?” my voice croaked.The laughter instantly died, and he frowned.“Wait,” he said slowly. “You don’t remember?”I felt dread fill my tummy. “Remember what?”He studied me







