تسجيل الدخولElara's POVMy heart nearly leapt straight out of my chest when I caught sight of Nora standing by the door like some kind of vengeful spectre. The words I'd just carelessly spoken echoed relentlessly in my head, taunting me, mocking me for my stupidity. I forced what I hoped was a convincing smile onto my face, desperately trying to salvage whatever pitiful scraps of dignity I still had left after everything that had happened."Why do you appear in my room so randomly?" I asked, my voice coming out weaker than I'd intended, betraying the anxiety coursing through my veins.Nora's eyes narrowed at me with an intensity that could have frozen fire itself, her gaze sharp. The weight of her stare pinned me to the bed, making me feel even smaller than I already did. "Because I don't want you to die on my sons and cause unnecessary mayhem just because you're so damn weak and incapable of taking care of yourself."The words struck me like a slap to the face. I opened my mouth to respond, to d
Draven's POVMy heart pounded in my chest as we sprinted through the hallways toward Elara's room. All I could think about was her, lying in that bed, writhing in pain, her eyes burning with whatever poison that bitch had given her. This meant that those that were sent to look for the antidote had returned and delivered it to the healer.The healer was standing right in front of her door when we reached him, his face grave and worn. He looked older than usual, the lines around his eyes deeper, and I knew whatever he had to say wasn't going to be good."Your Majesties," he said, bowing his head slightly. His voice was steady, but I could hear the exhaustion in it."What is it?" I demanded, unable to keep the desperation out of my voice. "What's wrong with her?"He straightened, meeting my eyes with a seriousness that made my stomach drop. "The poison she was given is called Lupine purple flower. It's very deadly, but it takes time to kill its host. It works slowly, eating away at the b
Kael's POVRage coursed through my veins like molten fire as I watched the guards torture the bastard strapped to the chair. Every scream that tore from his throat only fueled my fury. My wolf snarled and clawed at my insides, demanding blood, demanding justice for what he'd tried to do.This wasn't some random intruder. This was one of our own guards. Someone we trusted. Someone who had sworn an oath to protect our people, our home, our mate.And he'd tried to kill Lyra.I clenched my fists, my claws threatening to break free as I watched another lash of the whip tear across his back. Blood splattered across the stone floor, and the metallic scent filled the air, making my wolf howl with satisfaction.But it wasn't enough. It would never be enough."Who sent you?" Draven's voice echoed through the dungeon, cold and deadly. He stood in front of the man, his eyes glowing red, his entire body vibrating with barely contained rage. "Why the hell are you after Lyra's life?"The guard cough
Rowan's POV I tapped my pen against the desk as I sat in my office, quite impatient. I watched the man standing before me—Jack, one of my most reliable men. Or so I thought."Speak," I commanded, my voice cold as ice. "Tell me what happened."Jack shifted uncomfortably, his eyes darting away from mine. "We managed to get someone to deliver the poison, Alpha."My lips curved into a satisfied smile. "And?""But our spy got caught," he continued quickly, his voice trembling. "It's going to be much harder to get to Elara now. She's well protected in their realm and now that this has happened, eyes will be on her."The pen stopped tapping.I rose slowly from my chair, the smile vanishing from my face. "You never do anything well, do you, Jack?"He flinched, taking a step back. "Alpha, I—""Leave," I barked, not wanting to hear his pathetic excuses. "Get out of my sight."He didn't hesitate. He turned and practically ran from my office, the door slamming behind him.I paced the length of
Elara's POV A figure hunched over Lyra and I was enraged. The figure didn't even see me coming.My hands found their shoulders, and I flung them with a strength that startled even me. The person slammed into the wall with a sickening crack, crumpling to the floor. They scrambled to their feet, stumbling toward the door, but Draven was faster.His fist connected with their chest, and the person collapsed, unconscious before they hit the ground.My heart hammered in my ears, my breath coming in sharp gasps. I stared at the crumpled form, my hands trembling.Behind me, Lyra sobbed.I turned, and the sight of her broke something inside me.She was curled up on the bed, her body shaking violently, tears streaming down her face. Blood stained the sheets beneath her, fresh wounds marking her skin."Someone just tried to kill me again," she choked out, her voice raw. "They just—they just—"Her words dissolved into sobs, and I felt my chest tighten.Kael stepped forward, his expression hard.
Elara's POVMy head snapped up when I heard multiple footsteps thundering into the room. The voices were frantic, overlapping, calling my name. They didn't even check the bathroom. How clueless! "Where the hell is she?" Draven's voice cut through the chaos."Search everywhere!" Kael barked.I heard them moving around, opening doors, checking behind furniture. The panic in their voices made my chest tighten.I stood up from the bathtub, water dripping from my body as I wrapped a towel around myself. My legs were shaky, but I managed to walk out of the bathroom and into the bedroom.I kept my head lowered, my wet hair falling like a curtain over my face.The room went silent."Elara."Kael's voice was the first to break the stillness. I heard him rush toward me, his footsteps quick and heavy."What the hell were you thinking?" he scolded, his hands gripping my shoulders. "You shouldn't have left the bed. You're supposed to be resting."I didn't respond. I just stood there, dripping wat
Elara's POV "Stay with you?" I repeated, my voice wavering slightly.The idea was both terrifying and tempting. Being around them constantly, in their space, where I'd be surrounded by their scent and their presence was something I would very much love. Staying with Clara meant putting her in dang
Elara's POV"There's no one out there."Kael's voice was calm, reassuring, but I saw the tension in his shoulders as he walked back inside. His jaw was tight, his eyes scanning the room like he expected someone to jump out from the shadows."Are you sure?" I asked, my voice small.He pulled me into
Kael's POVI pressed down harder on the accelerator, weaving through traffic like the world depended on it. My jaw was tight, my knuckles white against the steering wheel."Slow down before you kill us," Draven muttered beside me, but his voice lacked its usual bite. He was staring out the window,
Elara's POV The teasing look on Kael's face told me everything I needed to know. He was messing with me. Not on my watch. I grabbed his arm and dragged him away from the crowd of employees who were still watching us with wide, curious eyes. Their mouths hung open like they'd just witnessed some







