LOGINRavynna’s POVA smile filled my face and as I did, it was almost as though whatever tension I had sensed left the room. I could see the warmth and respect in their eyes.It caught me off guard.Luna Elara stood at the center, where I was guessing I was supposed to meet her… The moment my eyes met hers, they softened instantly and then slowly filled with tears.She moved toward me before I could, her hands reaching for mine, “You’ve done so much already,” she whispered,“More than we could have hoped for.”I swallowed… pushing back the tears that threatened to spill.“I’m only doing what I should… I haven’t done enough.”Holding me in her arms, she guided me to where she had been sitting.And the ceremony began.One by one, the women approached, each carrying hand-woven flowers and honey cakes.As they came, they greeted me with smiles and then blessings.With each offering, something inside me shifted.I hadn’t expected this… hadn’t expected them to accept me so… fully and easily eve
Ravynna’s POVI felt lighter when I woke up the next day.Last night after Aidan had left me to my thoughts, I ended up just laying under the stars for a while… lost in my thoughts.And then slowly sleep crept in.It was Luna Elara that had woken me up and walked me back to my room.“Are you okay sweetheart?” She had asked softly after tucking me in.It brought back memories and judging from how she had been staring down at me affectionately… we shared those memories.I nodded, leaning into her touch and thankfully she didn’t push me more or ask any further.She started, however, bringing up past mementos that had so much happiness… I don’t remember when I slept off but I did with a smile.Day Two.Although I had woken up later than the previous day… It was still gloomy outside, probably almost 7am but it was obvious the maids had started their work.I had barely gotten up from the bed when a maid knocked… jolting me up.Maybe if I didn’t say anything… she’d go.But she didn’t, rathe
Ravynna’s POVI rolled over for what seemed like the umpteenth time.Sleep just wasn’t forthcoming and worse still my mind was a mess.Another sigh escaped my lips.Judging by how tired I had been at the office, I thought sleep would have come easy but I just couldn’t.‘We both know why!’ Lyra coldly said.It definitely wasn’t because I had seen Kael with his Rose… I knew our marriage was a farce and had concluded deep in my heart that my crush was going to fade with time.‘Yet sleep isn’t coming just after they had played in our face their shallow thanks?’ Lyra teased.Lyra always knew the right words to shut me up for good, but I really doubted if that was the case right now.He was happy and I was doing my job.I laid there for what felt like hours, staring up at the ceiling, but every time I closed my eyes, memories I really wished to forget pulled me back awake.Two more days.That was what I had told myself.Two days, and I would walk away from all of this.But the longer I laid
Ravynna’s POV Without waiting, I followed suit. The corridors blurred as I made my way toward his room and by the time I got there, the healers were already there. Luna Elara stood near the doorway, her hands trembling as she stared at her husband. And as soon as she saw me, she rushed into my arms. Kael was nowhere to be seen. My arms wrapped around her, steadying us as she broke down into tears. I couldn’t afford tears now although staring up at him… the room grew more blurry. The man I was staring at was a shadow of the Alpha I had grown up looking up too. “He’s getting worse,” she whispered, her voice shaking as she held onto me tighter, “Ravynna… I don’t know what to do…” Seeing one of the strongest women I knew break… caring less of composure, broke my heart. I hated how I didn’t know the right words to help her because deep down, we all knew it wasn’t going to be okay. The whispers of the maids got to me once again and judging by the way, Luna Elara cryin
Ravynna’s POVSomething was definitely up with Zephyr.I didn’t know how long I had stood there, rooted at the spot he had left me, while staring as his retreating figure had faded into the night.His shoulders seemingly slumped as he walked away as though something was weighing him down.It definitely couldn’t be that he was worried about me.I frowned slightly, wrapping my arms around myself as the night's chill air surrounded me.The surrounding forest had gotten eerily quiet… the small crowd of gossips we had attracted was now long gone.Zephyr…The man I had remembered had loved and savored every minute he spent tormenting me.Back then, I was quite sure that he got off every day when we were at each other's throats… he relished it whenever I gave him that attention. But today…He could barely handle me crying.I sighed, briefly remembering the disbelief in his eyes when I had told him my plans.He was the first one who had heard it, and I expected the happiness on his face… ma
Zephyr’s POVFor the first time since we disagreed on her absurd plan, Ravynna fell silent, her gaze dropping to the ground. Good. She needed to hear it. ‘You’re being harsh and projecting!’ I scowled. Aetherion, my wolf stirred lazily. Unlike me, he seemed to be enjoying my banter with her. ‘She’s being foolish,’ I growled back. And he scoffed, ‘She’s being loyal and you know it!’ ‘There is nothing loyal about giving your life to someone who wouldn't do the same for you!’ Aetherion huffed, ‘Perhaps! But she believes she’s protecting her people… shouldn’t that be worth something?’ That didn’t make it any less infuriating. I looked back at Ravynna. She still hadn’t spoken and unlike before where her stubbornness was clearly written in her face, uncertainty has creeped in. Good. Before I could speak again, Aetherion interrupted, ‘I know you wish she would do this for you…” I wanted to throw back at him but he added, ‘You’re forgetting the REAL reason we had come here?!’
Ravynna’s POV Zephyr was right… no one definitely wanted me as a mate, heat rose to my cheeks and I looked away, unable to meet and hold his gaze. I refused to argue and to give him the satisfaction of a reaction. “I had always known about your frequent absent-mindedness long ago and with the w
Kael’s POV For years, I had watched the move of the Alpha King despite the fact that everyone believed I cared so little for my pack… I had calculated his delays and display of selective generosity. He had long coveted the western territories. Otherwise, why would he withhold military support whe
Ravynna’s POV My words hit Kael with shock and for a brief second he looked speechless. “Ravy?” ‘Just look at how pitiful he looks, someone might even think he feels something for you.’ Lyra scoffed. Lyra and I were complete like polar opposites, while we shared the same strength, we had differe
Kael’s POVRose laid naked in my arms, with my arms draped loosely around her while her face rested against my chest.We had been going at it for hours.Compared to a few minutes ago, her breathing was now slow, almost sounding satisfied while her fingers traced lady patterns on my skin.I could st







