ANMELDENLORA'S POV They hauled me across the magnificent corridors of the palace. The icy marble underneath my soles only deepened the terror twisting inside me. I still failed to understand how this unfolded. How did they even conclude that I was connected to the assault? Was it because I was a stranger? Because I arrived with two youngsters whose abilities had awakened in a manner nobody could comprehend? The instant we arrived before the courtroom entrance, the soldiers shoved the doors apart, exposing a hall crowded with people. Council elders occupied their elevated, decorated seats, their expressions impossible to understand. Aristocrats and pack alphas filled the benches, whispering among themselves while shifting their attention toward me. Some appeared intrigued. Others appeared openly vicious. “Bring the defendant forward.” One of the council elders declared, his tone resonating throughout the hall. The guards thrust me ahead until I remained at the center of the chamb
LORA'S POV I failed to get any sleep throughout the night. Regardless of how strongly I urged my body to relax, fatigue never completely overtook me. The faint but constant pain spreading from the injury on my back made each movement unbearable, yet that wasn't the actual reason I remained awake.It was Jasper.The picture of him remained etched inside my thoughts. Whenever I closed my eyes, I saw him battling against all impossible odds, shielding us without a second thought. And now, I didn't know whether he was still holding on or if he had already given in.That realization sent a painful stab through my chest. I was frightened.Frightened that if I allowed myself even the briefest second of sleep, something horrific would occur. That the next instant I opened my eyes, someone would arrive carrying devastating news.I shifted my eyes, letting it rest on Syrah and Mira, huddled together while sleeping. Their chests moved up and down steadily, their calm expressions completely oppo
Lora's POV Syrah and Mira were positioned in the rear seat of the vehicle. Their unexpected burst of strength drained their weak bodies. I allowed them to rest inside the vehicle while I attended to Jasper. Even though I was injured too, I still succeeded in settling everyone in while waiting for assistance to arrive.I sat on the floor; Jasper’s head rested across my lap. I continuously checked his pulse to ensure he remained alive. Every second mattered, and with each passing minute, the possibility of Jasper surviving became smaller.“Stay with me, Jasper...” I whispered beside his ear as I held him carefully like an infant, refusing to release him. I feared he would slip away from me within a moment.“Help is arriving,” I muttered, my tone shaking. “You only need to endure slightly longer, alright? Just a little more...”But as time continued passing, his breathing weakened further, his body growing heavier against me.I had never felt so helpless like this in my life..Several m
LORA'S POV My embrace tightened around Mira, his tiny frame warm and calm against me, entirely unaware to the increasing threat surrounding us. Every instinct inside my body remained sharply alert as my eyes flickered around the poorly illuminated parking area, searching for any further trace of threat.“Jasper...” His name escaped my mouth before I even noticed it, my voice barely above a whisper. It wasn’t my own survival that terrified me—it was my children. I couldn’t allow anything to happen to them.Jasper positioned himself before me, his posture defensive, his arm still extended as a shield between us and the unfamiliar danger. “Just remain behind me,” he stated, his voice calm and unwavering. “I will safeguard every one of you, regardless of the sacrifice.”A chill traveled down my spine.Those statements resembled a pledge. An oath. Yet something about them disturbed me. As if he already understood that whatever was about to happen wouldn’t conclude peacefully.A heavy, d
Lora's POV The dazzling lights of the carnival shimmered against the night sky, casting a soft, golden glow over everything in view. The air carried the aroma of buttery popcorn, sugary cotton candy, and the distant crackle of frying dough. People were laughing and screaming happily on the rides, while music from the carousel played, creating an atmosphere of pure enchantment.We had entirely lost track of time.Syrah and Mira were racing ahead, their small hands gripping colorful balloons while their laughter echoed through the cool evening air. Their excitement was infectious, and before I realized it, I found myself letting go of my worries, even if only for a moment."I think you just broke a record for riding the Ferris wheel the most times in one night," I teased as Syrah pulled me toward another game booth."It’s my favorite!" she exclaimed, bouncing on her toes. "Everything looks so beautiful from up there!"Jasper chuckled beside me, shaking his head. "It’s a miracle you’re
Lora's POV I completed the cooking and dried my hands with a cloth, prepared to arrange the table. But as I moved toward the dining space, my steps abruptly halted at the entrance.What I saw in front of me was something I had never imagined witnessing, something that sent an odd pang straight through my chest.Jasper sat between Syrah and Mira, his broad build making them look even smaller, yet he somehow blended perfectly between them. He held a tiny coin between his fingers, tossing it upward before making it vanish, only to produce it from behind Syrah’s ear.Syrah gasped in excitement, her palms coming together. "Again! Again!" she exclaimed.Mira, ever doubtful, narrowed her eyes. "I saw you hide it," she accused, though there was still a hint of amusement in her typically serious expression.Jasper smirked, leaning in slightly. "Are you certain about that?" And just like that, he made the coin disappear again.The twins gasped, utterly captivated, their giggles echoing through
THE MOMENT HE CAUGHT US!!!!LORA'S POV Kyle quickly pulled his arms away from me the moment he heard Jasper’s deep voice behind us. The sudden movement startled me, and his warmth that had surrounded me vanished instantly. I did not need to turn around to know who was there. The fear written pla
SAVE MY SISTER; PLSSS.LORA'S POVMy heart felt unbearably heavy as I walked away from the dungeon, each step I took was slower than the last. My thoughts were tangled and restless, refusing to settle no matter how hard I tried. I did not know what I was supposed to feel about Sandra and her situa
LORA'S POV My thoughts felt tangled as we walked back toward my chamber after the tense and uncomfortable breakfast with Her Highness. I had not thought about her for a long time, not since I returned to the palace and tried to focus only on surviving each day. But the moment the queen mentioned h
LORA'S POV I walked toward the dining hall with slow and tired steps, my body heavy with reluctance. This place always made me feel trapped. Every single day, I was forced to pretend I belonged here. I had to smile at people I disliked, speak kindly to those who watched me with hidden judgment and







