Bella’s PoV The great doors to the balcony swung open, and a wave of sunlight kissed my skin as I stepped forward. The thunderous cheer of my people rose, echoing against the mountains of Balzaree. My crown gleamed in the light, but it was not the gold or jewels that made me proud—it was the sigh
Chad’s PoV I lowered Bella onto the bed, her hair spilling across the pillows. She was already flushed, pupils blown wide, that soft body arching for more. I took my time, because nothing fed my ego like watching my queen beg. My mouth claimed her, slow licks turning ruthless as I devoured her swe
Bella’s PoV When the portal spat us out onto Balzaree’s marble steps the air hit me like a benediction — salt and perfumed gardens, the faint iron of distant war. Braxten and Brent flanked me; Olivia and Arona were at their sides. Hendrick kept Lilly close, his jaw a hard line. Chad carried Kaelan
Lilly’s POV I walked carefully to the low settee, one hand smoothing the front of my dress where the fabric still caught at my thighs. The way I walked—a little too careful, a little too slow—was not from pain so much as from the delicious, hazy aftershocks of last night. Hendrick had left impress
Hendrick’s POV Her robe slipped through my hands like a promise. I undressed her slowly, reverent as a thief who’s finally allowed to take the rarest thing in the world. Every inch of her held me—every soft slope, every little freckle, the way moonlight pooled at the hollow of her throat. My wolf
Lilly’s PoV The first thing I felt was warmth. Strong, unyielding warmth that wrapped me like armor. My lashes fluttered open, and the world swam into focus—white walls, the faint scent of herbs and antiseptic. But none of that mattered, because the moment I tilted my head, I saw him. Hendrick.