LOGINKael's POV Ivana strutted toward us, her massive legs thudding against the ground with each step. Her head was lowered, her ears pinned back. She moved like she knew exactly what was coming.And she should.I growled low in my throat, the sound rumbling through my chest. My lycan wanted to grab her and carry her home right now so we could scold her until she understood just how reckless she'd been.Poisoned. She was poisoned. Her body was still fighting off toxins that could kill her, and she'd thrown herself into a burning building without a second thought.What the hell was she thinking?But before I could move, before I could do anything, Ivana staggered.Her legs buckled slightly, her body swaying as if the ground beneath her had suddenly shifted. She caught herself, but barely.My heart lurched.Around us, the whispers started."She was poisoned a few days ago, wasn't she?""How the hell is she even shifting right now?""She's too much. First the rogues, now this?""Is she okay
Draven's POV "Get the water of life from the well!" Kael's voice boomed across the palace grounds, sharp and commanding. He was already moving, his hands gesturing frantically at the guards who scrambled to obey. "Move with speed! Every second counts! No life must be lost in this realm today."I was talking to Luca, my mind racing as I tried to figure out the best way to evacuate everyone at once. The fire was spreading too fast. If we didn't act now, people would die."We need to get the guards to the site," Luca said, his voice tight with urgency. "Retrieve the people first, then focus on the fire. We can't lose anyone."I nodded, my jaw clenched so hard it ached. "Agreed. Get them moving. Now."Around us, the guards were rolling out with tanks and buckets filled with the water of life. It was our emergency reserve, a special water that we only used in the direst situations. It had properties unlike any other water—when poured on fire, it spread rapidly, extinguishing flames with t
Elara's POV My heart literally leaped into my mouth, pounding so violently I could taste copper on my tongue. The bang had rattled my bones, and now every instinct screamed at me that something was horribly, terribly wrong. Was it happening again?I tried to stand, my legs trembling beneath me. The room spun for a moment, and I gripped the edge of the bed to steady myself."Elara, stay put," my father said firmly, his hand reaching for my shoulder. Did he just pep talk me into doing what was "right?" "I'm fine!" I yelled, surprising even myself with the force in my voice. I shook off his grip and stumbled toward the door, my body protesting every movement but my mind refusing to listen.He moved to stop me, stepping into my path with that protective look he always wore when he thought I was in danger. "You're not fine. You just got the antidote. You need to rest—""I'm capable of protecting myself," I snapped, cutting him off. The words came out sharper than I intended, but they ca
Elara's POVI couldn't stop the tears. They kept coming, soaking through my father's shirt as I clung to him like a lifeline. My shoulders shook with the force of my sobs, and every breath felt like it was being dragged from somewhere deep and broken inside me. The pain wasn't just physical anymore. All of it felt like it was crumbling, and I didn't know how to hold the pieces together.Kael and Draven lingered near the bed, their eyes fixed on me with such raw concern that it made my chest ache even more. I could feel their wolves reaching out to mine through the bond we shared, trying to comfort me, trying to soothe the pain. But even that felt overwhelming.Kael cleared his throat softly. "We'll give you two some space," he said quietly, his voice thick with emotion he was barely holding back.Draven hesitated, his hand twitching like he wanted to reach for me. But then he nodded, his jaw tight, and followed his brother toward the door.The moment they left, the room felt emptier.
Elara'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
Elara's POV The door locked with a definitive click that made my stomach drop. I turned back to face Rowan, trying to keep my breathing steady.He stepped closer, his nostrils flaring as he inhaled deeply. His face twisted in disgust."You reek of them," he spat, his eyes darkening. "Those Lycan b
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
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
Elara's POV I had no idea when I passed out due to exhaustion, but I woke up in Kael's arms, and Draven was crouched in front of me, a look of worry on his face.“You're awake.” He muttered when I opened my eyes, and I sat up, looking around to see that I was still in the office. “You passed our e







