Azlynn’s P.O.V. Xavion’s audacity of mentioning the South King’s murder made me chuckle. He must have forgotten that he was standing on his land. “Oh, really? You will fight against south royals single-handedly? Good joke!” Alpha’s face darkened as my mockery hit his aching nerve effortlessly. But I was unfazed. If he could use the old relationship to make my life hell, I had no shame in bringing up his obvious weakness. “After living in Demrid’s territory for years, only you can forget his favors and plan to kill him, Alpha. Well, what else can be expected from a man like you? It’s your favorite hobby to destroy others for fun!” Taunting him for his betrayal, I threw the chef’s knife on the floor and sighed. There was no use screaming in front of a dense wall. Xavion was a stubborn man; it was impossible to change his mind once he decided something. So, I just warned him for the future reference. “Do whatever you see fit, Alpha. But remember one thing: If you ever hu
Azlynn’s P.O.V. “If you don’t go back now, you’ll lose everything. Your mate won’t be able to lessen any pain.” That girl’s mysterious tone shot a prickling up my spine, trembling my knees. I lost my balance and sat down immediately. “H-How do you know it? What’s the danger?” I held her hand, seeking answers. Her warning had shaken me to the core. But before I could ask any further, her eyes turned to normal black with child-like innocence. That five-year-old girl glanced at me. “Who are you, Ma’am? Are you our new teacher?” Gosh! The short display of her powers pounded my heart against my chest. I was aghast to meet an oracle at this academy. Yes! On oracle! Being rare among magical creatures, the oracles were the special kind of warlocks with the ability to see anyone’s future. They were often mistaken as no-mag because of their weak aura. A few decades ago, most of their covens were slaughtered by Vampires, almost ending their race. It was the Moon Goddess
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“He is right before you and you can’t kill him? What kind of joke is this?Leave it. I will do it by myself!”Growling thunderously, that rascal was none other than Alpha Xavion Waller, he was scolding his subordinates for a botched mission. His determination to kill his imaginary rival was commendable, evaporating the vibe of emptiness from the air. Now I realized what I was missing at this high-end party.It seemed that Xavion’s daily dramas became a norm for me, feeling like a permanent part of my fate. I needed to take care of his damaging habits for the sake of peace in my world.Clenching my fists, I discarded my plan of relaxation and stormed towards Xavion. My hands were itching to smack him hard this time. If it wasn’t for my self-respect, I would have punched him in the face. But still, my outrageous tone registered its sharpness as I approached him directly.“Instead of celebrating the success of football, you are planning to murder the king? You’ve go
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“A presser? Why not?We will love to answer your questions.”The distant voice of a man forced me out of the dark abyss of nothingness, jogging my memory. My head felt heavy as I tried to look for a reason for my condition, but my mind went blank. I could only rely on the thrilled conversation around me.“It happened so suddenly that we couldn’t inform anyone. Rest assured; we will throw a grand party for you!”Although my eyes were glued shut, that familiar deep voice churned my stomach as the identity of its owner jolted me awake. I didn’t see that coming from him.Lying on a soft and comfortable bed, I found myself in a luxury room with wall-size windows. The crisp sunlight peeking through the curtain had illuminated the surroundings. Darting my eyes from one corner to another, I spotted a tall man with a towel wrapped around his lower region. He was standing beside the window while talking to someone on the phone.Staring blankly at that perfectly chiseled back, I
Azlynn’s P.O.V.A rapid surge of electricity ran through my body as Bella started growling nonstop. She turned her head to sniff the surrounding air.“Ann, something’s not right. Get up!”My impatient wolf didn’t let me process the shock and took over my senses. I hardly maintained my balance and threw the covers away, rushing towards the bathroom.“Azlynn. Are you ...” Although Xavion called me from behind, I didn’t bother about being semi-naked before him and took refuge in the restroom. I was winded after covering that distance in a record speed, but Bella had other plans. My body moved on its own accord as I removed the towel, inspecting my skin carefully. Bella forced me to check every inch of the body for the proof.“I admit that the alcohol was too strong, but r@pe is a big thing, Ann. Xavion will never do this!”Bella’s trust for that shameless jerk boiled my blood, I fought with her. “He has accepted everything, Bella. There’s no need to defend his wrongdoings. Our
Xavion’s P.O.V. “Mission accomplished!” After a high tide of unfortunate defeats, I received this much-needed notification at the right moment. The shame of being caught so easily almost killed me. I devised a perfect plan, trapped Azlynn, and she bought my act, too. But all of a sudden, she got a brilliant idea of examining her body and revealed the truth. I was only one step away from making her mine for eternity. But alas! My dreams remained unfulfilled! My pathetic murder squad was only sending me failure reports, praising King Vindel’s extraordinary security plans around his palace. That overcautious King seldom stepped out of his safe place. So, I thought of an alternative plan to reclaim Azlynn’s love. A marriage certificate would be enough to buy some time for me. However, I didn’t need it any longer. Beta Alvaro met me outside the hotel and informed me. “You must have received the message from our spy team, Xavion. Here’s the proof of that report. See,
Xavion’s P.O.V.Fuck!The euphoria of freedom evaporated into thin air as Zion mentioned the bizarre occurrence, hitting me out of nowhere. I had foolishly overlooked this fact while celebrating. Speaking of facts, Valerie was indeed my first chance mate, and she was in immense pain, squirming on the floor like a fish without water. The medical staff arrived at the spot to provide her painkiller injections. Her reaction was natural, so I double-checked my situation, but couldn’t find a speck of pain, feeling exceptionally well.It was like I had breathed in peace after so long!As any unusual incident in my homeland could lead to a national emergency, I decided to keep a low profile. My dad had a habit of blaming the white-haired girl for every bad thing in our lives.“There’s a pandemic in our kingdom? It’s all because of that prophecy girl. Radley hasn’t found his mate? The prophecy girl has darkened his fate.We don’t have enough food for citizens? The curse of prophecy
Azlynn’s P.O.V. “The east kingdom is mourning the death of the great King Vindel Burdock Ambrosia, Ann.” No! The confines of the vehicle restricted my airflow as for a brief moment, I couldn’t breathe at all. The cursed word ‘death’ associated with my dad’s name shriveled my stomach. “You are lying, Daleyza. My dad can’t die!” Her words didn’t make any sense, feeling wrong at every angle. My dad wasn’t someone who just ceased to be. He was supposed to rule over the east kingdom until Howard’s grandkids fought for the throne in our palace. No, it must be a false alarm! Staring at her face with hope, I pushed away the tears and begged Dalyeza to speak the truth. “You are my best friend, Daleyza. Please don’t play such tricks on me. My dad ...” “King Vindel passed away, Ann!” Daleyza held my shoulders and spoke apologetically. “I am so sorry to inform you like this. But he died in a car crash last night. Prince Howard asked me to ...” I didn’t know what she said afte
Azlynn’s P.O.V.The worry laced in Hayley’s cute voice mirrored her concern for her daddy. It felt great to see that she was so closely attached to her biological father. Perhaps the long break in our relationship was necessary to give her space. Her bond with Demrid couldn’t be strengthened if it wasn’t for my unannounced absence. However, it had cost me a fortune as my precious honey was now a skeleton, too weak for the normal five years old pup. Her heart was pounding against her chest to witness her daddy’s difficulty in the ground. Stroking her hair, I tried to comfort her with a grin.“He dodged that attack. You see this spin. It’s a masterpiece!”Widening her eyes, she was staring at the screen in a daze. My assurance calmed her panic as she nodded fiercely. “Yes, mommy. Daddy is tricky. He can manage.”Then she noticed Xavion’s defense, commanding over the ground. Hayley spoke excitedly.“Daddy is fast, but my savior uncle is faster. He can run like a cheetah.”Her
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Despite Xavion’s protest, I ordered takeout and completed the task, ignoring his huffing. He vented his frustration at his Beta, kicking him out. “Go to the security guard’s office. The servants will give you your pizza box.”Alvaro’s pleading gaze begged for mercy, reminding me I had to talk to Alicia for him. Then he left with a scowl on his face. Within thirty minutes, my order was delivered, and I happily grabbed my pizza for dinner. However, Xavion appeared perplexed to see chicken piccata. He had to eat protein for tomorrow’s match, so I didn’t order carb loaded pizza for him. But he wasn’t ready to eat it. He stabbed a fork into the overcooked chicken, like it had insulted his ancestors. Chewing slowly, he looked increasingly tortured with each bite. I could almost hear his pride cracking.“This is … something!”He finally muttered, setting his fork down. He reached for the glass of wine like it might save his taste buds. Enjoying my pizza, I gave him
Azlynn’s P.O.V. Sabrina’s motherly love burst me into tears, stirring something deep in my chest. Perhaps I was reacting overly emotional, or this assurance was the best thing I had ever heard after my dad’s death. She was the maternal figure I had never seen in my life, letting me taste the bounty of mother’s affection. Now, I realized how it felt when mothers solve their daughter’s grave issues with their years of experience. Her resolve not to pass the generational trauma touched my heart, I thanked her sincerely. “I have no words to tell you how grateful I am, mom.” Sobbing without restraint, I poured my heart out. “I was hopeless about my future, thinking that my life would be another name of misery. Xavion would never alter his ways. He turned into such a mean, obsessive, and heartless person that I couldn’t even recognize him, mom.” I shared my fears with her and felt an invisible weight lifting off my chest. A conversation with Sabrina was indeed better than therapy, a
Azlynn’s P.O.V. As Xavion mentioned it now, it dawned on me that I really forgot to laugh wholeheartedly after my dad’s demise. His unfortunate death was the point when I lost my protector. He saved me from all the troubles like a powerful shield against calamities. But now, I had to deal with the true face of the world after him. As my old man’s memory moistened my eyes, I stopped laughing and wiped them, speaking shakily. “Yeah, it’s been so long.” Xavion stepped closer as his painted face softened beneath the makeup. “I didn’t mean to make you sad, Azlynn. My tongue slipped and …” He brushed my cheeks gently, and even through that ridiculous costume, our bond hummed like electricity. “I just wish to see you smile and laugh like you used to. It never crossed my mind that cheering you up was always in my hands.” His soulful tone hit my heart, sharing his sentiments through our bond. Xavion held my chin softly and gazed at me. “Please forgive me for taking so long to realize
Azlynn’s P.O.V.The ground below me shook as I leaned against the wall, hearing Alicia’s absurd speech. She continued without any hesitation.“I haven’t seen any case of one-sided marking in the mate-bond. Azlynn is depriving King Xavion of his basic rights. So, scaring her was the only method left.But now it seems that we have miscalculated her daring. She didn’t mark him, despite the terrifying story of the late Vampire King.”The sudden stab of betrayal brutally tore my insides apart, making me wince in pain. I didn’t know whether to scream or cry after seeing the true face of my so-called friend. Instead of understanding my situation, Alicia teamed up against me, taking advantage of my trust. It never occurred to me she would be like others as well.The heat burned behind my eyes as I blinked away my tears and spun on my heels, leaving silently. This part of the conversation was enough for me to realize that I was being played. There was no need for more eavesdropping after
Azlynn’s P.O.V.But that wasn’t just a kiss!Xavion’s touch wasn’t gentle, but it was a war, biting, desperate, and possessive. My back slammed against the cool wall as his mouth claimed mine, his tongue sliding against mine in a way that made me ache for more. I couldn’t help but kiss him back with the same passion, losing myself in the fiery temptation of the bond.He didn’t stop at the kiss and slid his hands under my shirt, tracing my skin roughly. I gasped as he curled his fingers over my rib cage and dragged my shirt over my head in one swift motion. Bella howled in my mind, responding to the mating call enthusiastically. I whispered, already leaning in to resume kissing.“Don’t you think it’s wrong?”“To hell with wrong!” Xavion stripped off his shirt and threw it on the floor, grabbing my waist after that short break. His hot breath fanning my neck shot delicious sparks directly to my core as his canines grazed over the mark, curling my toes. My fingers tangled in his h
Azlynn’s P.O.VI swallowed hard as the weight of it all settled in my chest, realizing the seriousness of the situation. Behind this innovative method of presentation, Xavion wasn’t just asking me to mark him, but to make a statement. He wanted me to declare that our bond was forever, unshakable in the face of difficulties.The feeling of something electric buzzing under my skin pulled me towards him, making me lose my control. Xavion’s gaze softened, as though he could already sense the shift in my heart. He straightened up and clicked the button on the remote.“That’s the final slide, my Queen!”Slide 4: The intimacyA picture of two wolves curled under the moonlight appeared on the screen. The mating marks illuminating over their furs were a symbol of commitment according to Xavion as he spoke.“This photo speaks for itself, Azlynn. Marking is more than a bite; it’s an unbreakable promise between two hearts. A vow that no matter what, we will always find each other, even in t
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“How is that cross mark connected to my marking decision?”Alicia’s warning flabbergasted me. It didn’t make any sense that my personal affairs could affect other people too. Xavion was my partner in mate-bond, so if she had said that his life was in danger, I would have believed it. But this was too much.Unlike my perplexed state, Alicia was quite confident. She didn’t hesitate to elaborate on this topic further.“See, little princess. Your mate is the King of a nation. His every aspect of life is directly connected to his kingdom’s welfare. He marked the prophecy girl, taking risk against the decision of fate. But he couldn’t get the protection of the mate-bond because you didn’t mark him.And now it’s almost six weeks after your marking, the downsides of such mating are coming to surface.”She gave me the reference of the history book (I hadn’t read it yet) and continued,“Last time when these marks appeared, the danger of the devil led to havoc in the world
Azlynn’s P.O.V. Although my query was directed towards the lack of seriousness, it erupted chaos in the room. The first one to react was Alicia, she rushed to my side. “A red cross? What are you talking about, Your Highness?” Baffled by her response, I gawked at Xavion and Alvaro, who appeared equally surprised. “Where did you see the cross, Azlynn? Was it in the mystical boundary?” Instead of investigating the attackers, they showered me with queries, as if I had committed a crime by bringing up this issue. I spoke in annoyance. “Why are you all acting so surprised? Didn’t you notice the glowing red cross on wolves’ foreheads?” It was hard to miss such an obvious detail during a long fight. But Xavion spoke immediately. “Their foreheads were plain, Azlynn. There was no red mark on them. I would have seen it if it were there.” The worry etched on their faces narrated a different tale, like they were concealing some horrifying details from me. I ignored those buddies and asked