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Valen's POV My dreams were filled with horrific visions of Raven being violently hurt over and over again while I stood there completely powerless to save her. Every time I managed to break free and get close enough to reach out for her hand, something far more powerful would slam down on me, pinning me to the floor and holding me down helplessly in the dirt.I was suddenly shaken awake, my chest heaving as I sat up sharply. I looked up into Darian's calm amber eyes glowing in the dark night.I rubbed my tired eyes with the back of my hand, taking a moment to catch my breath. "You weren't sleeping?"Darian shook his head slightly. "No." He paused, studying my tense posture. "What was that about?""Just a bad dream," I muttered, shaking my head. "Actually, more accurately, it was a total nightmare."Darian fell silent for a few beats before offering a quiet reply. "Sorry about that, man. Go back to sleep.""What about you?" I asked, looking over at him."I will do the same soon," Dari
Darian's POV We moved through the mansion like men possessed, gathering every piece of survival gear we would need for the treacherous trek into Novai. We packed leather bags with dried salted meat, purified water skins, thick travel cloaks for the northern frost, medical wraps, and specialized iron-clad hunting daggers. Before heading out, we stopped by the archive library to pick up the items Elder Kaelith had meticulously prepared for us—the detailed leather map, an enchanted compass that glowed softly in the dark, and two vials of concentrated anti-venom herbs.After a brief farewell to the Elders, my mother, and the other occupants of the mansion, Valen and I stepped out into the not-so-hot afternoon sun.As we walked down the driveway, I looked over and noticed that Valen had a permanent, dark scowl etched onto his handsome face. I lightly nudged his arm with my elbow. "Hey. Stop looking so gloomy, man. Have some positivity. We are going to find her."Valen let out a rough huf
Raven's POV I began to shake my head vehemently back and forth. No. Not my memories. I was profoundly loath to lose every precious experience, every touch, and every moment I had ever shared with my mates, but looking at the man's cold expression, it really wasn't looking like I had much of a choice.Desperate to stall for time, I decided to create a diversion to prolong what looked to be the inevitable.I looked up through the silver bars and asked, "Before we get to that... tell me, who am I really? What is my real identity?"The man paused, examining my pale face for a quiet moment. "Very well," he said smoothly. "It is about time you knew the truth anyway."The glowing light surrounding his hands puffed off into nothingness. He reached back, pulled his chair closer to my cage, and sat down with a naturally regal air. As I watched him, I briefly wondered where that arrogant high mage, Malakai, who had physically stolen me from the mansion dungeons had disappeared to. Honestly, it
Raven’s POV I slowly started to come to, but my entire body felt impossibly heavy. I couldn't move a muscle, even though I didn't think I was physically bound by ropes or chains. Whatever surface I was lying flat on felt extremely cold against my back and legs. My mind was a blur, and I had no idea what was happening.I struggled to pull my recent memories together, fighting through the foggy haze in my mind, until the chilling, timeless eyes of that high mage called Malakai flashed vividly behind my eyelids.Oh no. He had actually taken me. He had snatched me away from the safety of the mansion.My heart instantly started beating so fast and hard against my ribs that I genuinely worried I might lose consciousness all over again. I took a slow, panicked breath, forcing myself to calm down. I needed to keep my head clear and at least figure out what kind of situation I was currently in.I decided to take stock of my immediate surroundings using my hearing first.Nothing.I strained my
Valen’s POVInside my mind, my wolf, Ash, was salivating at the thought of tearing flesh from bones. Whoever had dared to kidnap Raven had better release her back to us while they still had the chance to. I wasn't even entertaining the foolish idea that her captor might be stronger simply because he was a powerful mage. No force on earth—magical or otherwise—could ever keep a determined wolf away from his mate.As we walked down the mansion corridors, my mind kept racing. I couldn't help but wonder what was going on with Raven at this exact moment. I really, truly hoped she wasn't being physically hurt or terrified out of her mind at being held in an unfamiliar place all alone.Elder Kaelith led Darian and me to the mansion's massive library. The moment we stepped inside, the older woman moved briskly between the tall wooden shelves. She grabbed a large number of ancient books and dumped them unceremoniously into mine and Darian's arms, filling our hands to the brim. She then went to
Darian’s POVValen and I were both laughing about something stupid in the lounge when a strange, mysterious fog suddenly rolled onto the mansion's grounds outside. I noticed the thick white mist creeping across the windowpane first, my laughter dying instantly in my throat."Valen," I called out quietly, my voice tight.Valen followed my gaze toward the glass, his mouth falling open in shock at just how unnaturally foggy it had gotten outside in a matter of seconds. You couldn't even see the front courtyard steps anymore."What the hell..." Valen muttered, stepping toward the window.Then, it hit us both at the same moment—a hard snap in the mindlink.In a fraction of a second, our bond with Raven was severed, vanishing into a hollow void. A sickening wave of coldness washed over my entire body, freezing the blood in my veins. Inside my head, Sage let out an agonizing, panicked whine. I cannot feel our mate anymore, Darian. She's gone. Where is she?Valen stood up abruptly, accidenta
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 ch
Raven's POV “Wake up. Wake up, Raven!”I could feel hands shaking my shoulders aggressively. I groaned, pulling my thin blanket higher over my head. I wasn't willing to rouse from sleep yet. My body felt like it was made of lead, and my eyelids were glued shut.“What time did you sleep that you ar
Raven's POVWTF?That was the only thought running through my head. Mate? I stood there, frozen, as the world seemed to slow down around me. I reached inward, my mind racing. Eva, are you sure? I asked, my voice trembling.I could practically feel Eva rolling her eyes at me. She gave a huff of anno
Raven's POV I was currently trimming the flowers and overgrown plants in my assigned portion of the pack’s garden, a job that felt like it would never end. I stopped for a moment, letting the heavy metal shears hang by my side. I used the back of my hand to wipe my forehead, but it didn't do much







