Azlynn’s P.O.V. The moment my Alpha command reverberated through silence, the blood seal flared white, emitting uncontrollable fire. The raging flames swirled around Demrid, engulfing him immediately. His agonizing screams fractured the air as he begged for mercy. Turning deaf ears to his pleading, I watched his soul ripped from the husk of his body, being devoured by the fire of justice. The bloodied red cross burned to ashes, erasing the mark as the reversal spell worked successfully, concluding the chapter of endless misery. The clean breeze, the silence of that night, and Demrid’s eventual death were something I couldn’t forget. It was still fresh in my mind even after one year. I had never thought that I would lose and gain so much in just one night. Like, the mating ceremony’s night was special for every she-wolf, starting a new phase of her life. But mine was a complete metamorphosis, changing me from head to toe. I became Alpha monarch from a simple queen in a matter o
Azlynn’s P.O.V. I chuckled at Demrid’s overconfidence. He was certainly underestimating the extent of relief my family provided me just now. Alicia’s loyalty, her countless favors, and Delilah’s reunion with little Laura was enough positivity I needed in this dire situation. Last but not the least, Xavion, my mate, was with me. I could fight against Satan alone after seeing him. A self-acclaimed Devil couldn’t do anything when my family was with me! Staring back at Demrid fearlessly, I spoke bitterly. “Challenge accepted, Mr. Devil! As you have flexed your power, now it’s my turn to show what I can do.” The victorious grin on Demrid’s face was amusing, fueling my burning rage. I elongated my claws and scratched my palm a bit. “So, what were you saying about my blood?” Feigning ignorance, I waved my bloodied palm in front of Demrid. His hungry gaze followed my lead obediently. “Oh, yes! My blood is purer, laced with great strength. Isn’t it?” I moved ever so slowly, pouring
Xavion’s P.O.V.I should have killed Demrid when I first saw him around Azlynn. That MF hovered around my mate like a hungry predator, playing the pity game to win her heart. I should have known that his gentle, mature façade was hiding a dark secret. Like, how could a man be so perfect? This was our real world, not fantasy where men worship the very ground a female walked!Every second felt like a century when I waited outside the magical barrier, as Alicia instructed. She had promised me Azlynn was safe in that desolate clearing, which was empty in front of my eyes. And she was right!The moment I broke through the translucent wall, I saw her, my mate, my queen, standing there alive. This sight alone was enough to keep my wolf sane. Zion was overwhelmed with glee as our link was restored, charging at Demrid. “Bella is fine. Let’s crush that bastard’s skull, Xavion.”A fury unlike anything I had ever felt roared inside me, consuming every rational thought. I didn’t see the bl
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Delilah’s eyes shimmered with silver madness, lips curled in that eternal smile of half-truths. She didn’t look like the madwoman I met in the west earlier. My body stayed frozen, paralyzed by the weight of everything crumbling around me. The air hissed as Delilah clicked her tongue. “Master Demrid didn’t die that night. I saved him from the claws of the Alpha king, providing him with what he needed at that time.”She narrated the tale of her mastery, but my breath hitched at the sight of Alicia. My friend, my shield, my witchy companion. But the warmth in her presence was cold now as her aura dampened, her face devoid of the usual spark.“What are you doing here, Alicia? Where is Xavion?”Firing multiple questions in a quick succession, I tried to catch a clue about the outside world. “Why did you come alone?”But instead of Alicia, Delilah twirled a strand of her curly hair and gave a breathy laugh. She stepped forward, like she was performing on a stage.
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“By the right of my blood!”The air snapped with tension as I desperately prayed in my heart. My life and death were dependent on the outcome of my bold decision. I had to take action before his necromancer would come to end this game. Hopefully, in the meantime, Xavion would bring Alicia here to rescue me. That was the immediate plan I made for my family’s survival, and all thanks to my luck, that leech read my mind. He let out a restrained laugh before clutching his chest.“You are quite intelligent. Still waiting for your mate when death is right in front of …”But before he could cook a complete sentence, something invisible blocked his throat, capturing his voice. The earth beneath us trembled, a low vibration, like the world itself holding his breath. And then that cloaked man dropped to one knee as if pulled by strong chains. His hands reaching the hood waltzed my heart in my chest. Bella hopped gleefully.“Finally, it worked, Ann!Now we can direct hi
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“It’s time for the final sacrifice!”My pulse slammed in my ears as his words echoed through the moonlit veranda. My arms circled Hayley firmly as I shouted.“No! You aren’t touching my daughter!”That cloaked man remained still, watching me like a predator enjoying the panic of his defenseless prey. “She is just a child!” I screamed, shielding Hayley as much as I could. “She has nothing to do with the problems of the adult world.”His black cloak fluttered slightly with the breeze that didn’t exist, tilting his hood slowly. “So quick to protect what isn’t yours.”He mused, voice like velvet stretched over a broken glass. “Heart touching story!You are a good mother, Candice.”Feeling sick to the stomach, I hissed at him. “And you are a monster. A coward, hiding behind magic and lies. And you want to kill a kid now?Shame on you!Even Satan spares the innocent children!”His stillness cracked as he laughed, low and cold, like ice snapping beneath one
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“No!”My heart stopped beating as I fell to her side, brushing her hair back with my trembling hands. Bella screamed inside me.“No, it can’t happen. Our precious honey!”A bullet of panic rose in my chest as I reached out to my mate through the link, begging for his presence in this dire situation. Only he could protect us in the middle of a full-fledged ceremony, crawling with Alphas of every tribe.However, my every call met silence, a dark hollow void as the panic crawled through me like fire. My link was severed, which meant only one thing: I wasn’t inside the north kingdom!As the pack’s link worked inside an Alpha’s territory, the blocked connection screamed danger, scaring the hell out of me. I couldn’t think straight and staggered to the door, yanking at the handle to go out. But it was locked, leaving me restless. “Open it!”I shouted madly, pounding my fist against the frame.“Let me out!”My voice echoed in the room, getting no response. It was
Azlynn’s P.O.V.The day of the crowning ceremony included a series of events, giving me a headache with a tough schedule. Firstly, Xavion had arranged a banquet for my formal introduction, inviting all the court officials and the noble men across the kingdom. I was looking forward to meeting some reasonable people in the crowd. However, the feast was nothing like I imagined. I had expected a speck of warmth, applause, or a welcoming smile from any member of a high council. But instead, I found myself seated among the stiffed-back advisors with colder eyes than the marble floors they presided over. They picked at their meals with precision, asked clipped questions with rehearsed courtesy, and looked through more than at me. Now, I felt my brother’s pain, who always appeared so uptight and formal. Xavion had warned me that not all would embrace change easily. Still, I hadn’t expected to feel so invisible. After all, I wasn’t only a new queen, but the famous prophecy girl. At leas
Azlynn’s P.O.V.The days passed like petals in the wind, fast, delicate and tinted with gold. I stood in the center of my chamber, surrounded by the rolls of silk, trays of glimmering jewelry, and the faint scent of lilies from the royal greenhouse. Every corner of the room buzzed with purpose: seamstresses darting around with pins in their mouths, guards pacing just outside the doors, and maids laying out the ceremonial sashes embroidered with ancient symbols of the north kingdom. I hadn’t expected the crowning ceremony to be so soon. But somehow between Lady Sabrina’s relentless efficiency and Xavion’s quiet insistence that I was ready, the auspicious day had arrived. And it had swallowed me whole with flaring anxiety. Bella whimpered in my mind.“Ann, it’s the first time we will face the world as the princess Candice Burdock Ambrosia. I am freaking out. What will we do now?”Although Xavion had repeatedly assured me to be carefree, this was my first public appearance. Calmin