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CHAPTER EIGHT
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2026-03-07 20:21:37
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Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
Raven's POVA crazy warmth was what woke me. For a split second, panic flared in my chest because I thought my heat had returned, that the fire was starting all over again. But as the fog of sleep cleared, I realized it was just a physical weight. Something—or someone—warm was pressed up against me.I blinked my eyes open. The room was slowly brightening with the first rays of dawn, and I realized I was still in the lounge. We must have fallen asleep right there on the sofa. It was amazing; I hadn't stirred once through the entire night.I looked down and nearly laughed. Valen was wrapped around my legs tightly, like a vine seeking a trellis. His head was resting right in my lap, and he looked completely knocked out, his usual sharp features softened by sleep. Then I noticed Darian. He was slumped on my other side, his arm draped loosely and comfortably over Valen’s waist.The sight was so ridiculous that I let out an unintentional little laugh.That was all it took. Both of them woke
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
Raven's POV The night air was crisp and cool, a welcome change from the sweltering fever that had ruled my body for the last three days. My heat was finally over, and I felt much better—clear-headed and light. I stayed out late in the beautiful gardens, surrounded by the scent of night-blooming flowers and damp earth.With only the moon providing light, the garden looked like something out of a dream. I knew the Kings were supposed to be released by now, but I felt too lazy to move. I was perfectly content lying on my spread-out blankets, watching the stars.Then, the wind shifted.I caught a scent that didn't belong in this territory. It was the smell of crushed grapes and bitter olives. My heart skipped a beat as I sat up. Gary.I was in total shock. Gary shouldn’t be anywhere near here. I thought he had returned home with his father, Alpha Hilton, days ago.I stood up cautiously and followed the scent toward the edge of the tree line. There, standing in the light, was a large, gol
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Darian's POV "I’ll tell you later," I said, leaning my head back against the cold stone. "I just don't like talking about it. Talking about him when I already feel shitty makes everything feel twice as sad."Valen nodded in understanding. For a moment, the usual fire in his eyes was replaced by something solemn. It felt strange. If you had told me a month ago that I’d be sharing my deepest insecurities with the Northern King in a dungeon, I would have laughed in your face. But here we were.I felt like we had finally gotten somewhere. There was a part of me that wanted to go further, to tell him about the letters from my advisors back in Celeste. They were practically begging me to return to the Southern Kingdom. The political pressure was mounting, and having someone to discuss it with, someone who actually understood the burden of a crown, would have been a relief.But I refrained. I didn't fully trust Valen yet. He was impulsive and possessive. There was nothing stopping him from
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX
Valen's POVI hated how easily Raven’s heat had stripped me of my dignity. Dominant wolves don't go into heat in the traditional sense, but we suffer a mirror of it that was designed to ensure that the species continues. It was a cruel trick of nature. Submissive wolves are most fertile during these days, so the universe makes them irresistibly drawn to us, and us to them.My hands had begun to heal. The skin was knitting back together, and the bones I’d mangled while trying to rip the silver-flecked iron from the wall were clicking back into place. The healing process always itched, but the discomfort was a welcome distraction from the fire in my groin.I looked over at Darian. He was leaning against the stone wall of his cell, looking far too calm. I secretly envied that composure, but I knew it was all a front. If Darian was feeling even a fraction of the hunger clawing at my insides, he was suffering just as much as I was.I started pacing. Two steps, turn. Two steps, turn. The ra
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Raven's POV The stern-faced housekeeper appeared in my doorway not long after the door had been kicked in. She didn’t look surprised; clearly, the news of the future Queen in heat had traveled through the mansion like wildfire. It was amazing how the Elders had made themselves scarce the moment chaos erupted. I suppose even ancient, powerful wolves didn't want to be caught in the crossfire of two Alpha Kings losing their minds.My skin was still burning from the inside out. When the housekeeper reached out to help me toward the bathroom, my skin reacted painfully to her touch. Everything felt too much and far too sensitive. I extricated myself from her grip as quickly as I could, stumbling into the lounge bathroom where Rowina had already filled the tub.Rowina must have made the bath extremely cold, because the moment I sank into the water, I let out a breath of relief. The icy chill acted like a shock to my system, damping the fire in my blood just enough so I could finally think s
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Darian's POVMy wolf, Sage, was pacing circles in the back of my mind, his claws almost digging into my consciousness. He was restless, his fur bristling with a tension I couldn’t explain.Sage, what’s wrong? I asked, trying to maintain my own calm.I don’t know, Sage growled back. I just feel strung tight. Like a bow ready to snap. We should go for a run. Now.I looked out the window. The rain had let up, leaving the world in a grey, dripping gloom, but the air was still heavy. I agreed. Maybe a run through the damp forest would settle us both. The kiss with Raven earlier had left me wanting more than I should. I made it as far as the courtyard when the craziest thing happened. Sage started howling and growling, trying to seize control of my human form. This had almost never happened. We had spent years perfecting our composure, building a wall of discipline that most Alphas couldn't dream of. But now, the wall was crumbling.I grabbed my head, groaning as I fought for dominance. Th
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER ELEVEN
Darian's POV Watching them lead Raven toward the center of the courtyard made my jaw tighten. She looked so small, her eyes darting between me and Valen as the workers guided her toward that ridiculous contraption. It was a cage made of thick, pulsating vines that looked like they had a life of th
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER TEN
Valen’s POVBlood.It was everywhere. It pooled in the grooves of the stone floor, dark and thick. My claws were stained a deep, messy crimson. Why was there so much? The screams... they were so loud, then suddenly, they just stopped. The silence was worse. The smell of copper and salt filled my no
Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER NINE
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Mated to Rival Kings CHAPTER SEVEN
Raven's POVThe two Kings were staring at each other like they were ready to burn the whole world down. Darian suddenly decided he was done talking. He ignored Valen completely and started to walk away, still holding my sleeve firmly.Valen’s hand shot out like a snake and grabbed my other sleeve,
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