LOGINReminder: In chapter one of this book, I warned that this story won't be everyone's cup of tea and it would feel slow for some of you, so it's okay to skip it and pick up another book. I love Apphia and Nicholas' story, so I want to write it as envisioned. It has so much detail, which makes it beautiful. Some will get it, and others won't; that's fine, too. So, if you want to pause until it's complete—which won't be long now—please do that. Thank you.
Apphia's povI'm lying on a picnic blanket at the royal lake, surrounded by lovely and colorful flowers as spring is upon us. The sky is blue, and the heat warms my skin. It is incredible, amazing. Life has been wonderful. I'm married to my mate, and I have two children, one of whom is on the way.
Nicholas' povI'm going to be a father. I'm ecstatic. My family and pack are elated, too. Life is perfect. Today, Apphia and I are strolling through the flower fields where we went for our first date. I'm nervous, but I don't let it show. I recheck my pocket to ensure the engagement ring is still th
Apphia It's been a year of happiness after my coronation as Queen Luna. We were all having dinner when Lily announced she was eight weeks pregnant. Everyone was ecstatic. Blade is over the moon and protective of his chosen mate. I'm sitting in my mate's lap, smiling as Vicky and Drake tell us abou
ApphiaOur body is in perfect rhythm, and his intense blue eyes are on me. He grabs my wrists and pins them against the mattress as his thrust accelerates. We don't avert eye contact. The movements of his hips make me crazier with desire. I can't hold my moans of pleasure. I let myself drown in the
Apphia As I pull away from my brother's warm embrace. Duncan's smile is radiant, even as tears glisten in his eyes. I called him last night, and today, at 7:30 A.M., he and his beautiful family were outside the imposing black castle gates. This delightful surprise brought warmth to me. He gently
ApphiaGoddess, we have been apart for what feels like an eternity. I yearn for this connection with him, the way our bodies, hearts, and souls intertwine. The electric pulse in my core intensifies, awakening every sensation within me. In mere moments, he slips my shirt off, leaving my panties, but
" Nicholas, what's taking—" Morgana's voice stops mid-sentence, seeing our position, and I crash my lips upon his, moving tentatively. Nicholas is in shock. He's just standing there while I kiss him. My hand touches his cheek and deepens the kiss. He finally steps away from me, still dazed. " I'll
Nicholas' pov Jamila is angry. She's usually so smiley that it's annoying yet pleasant to witness, but now she is mad__ mad at me after she saw Morgana in my bedroom. Why would she be angry at that when I made it clear that I didn't want her around me? She has locked herself in the bedroom and refu
Nicholas. My mate. My family, no. My vision blurs, and I stagger. Someone is holding me, and then I feel it, a sharp piercing on my neck; it feels like life is sucked out of me. I lift my arms to fight him off me, but I'm too weak. Tears fall down my cheek, the chants around us are getting louder
JamilaOnce adequately clean, I step out of the shower and wrap myself in a white, fluffy towel. I take a long look at myself in the mirror. My mom always says how much I look like her, but I don't see it. I'm slender, yet I have some curves. My mom has an hourglass figure to die for. I have long







