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.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.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.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. 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. 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.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.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.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