تسجيل الدخولPercy's POVRue's arms were still around my neck. Her forehead rested against mine and I could smell the scent of her, feel her warmth and the soft tremble in her breathing.Everything I had denied myself, everything I had convinced myself I no longer deserved, was right there within reach.And this time…She wasn't staying because of guilt or because she pitied me, she had chosen me.My wolf howled with overwhelming joy. For years, he had loved only one person. And now, his mate was lying beside us willingly.I kissed her again and she answered with love. Her body pressed against mine, skin against skin, and I hoped I would stay there forever.My hands trembled slightly as I held her because I still couldn't believe this was real."Rue…" I whispered against her lips.She smiled softly."Yes."“We were to stop…” I said.“Can you?” she whispered.My wolf nearly collapsed from happiness.Everything after that became tender and desperate and full of emotions neither of us had been able to
Rue’s POVThe kiss didn’t stop when it should have. It should have been brief, something to confirm what we had already admitted to each other, but Percy didn’t let it end. Neither did I.His hand tightened at my waist as if he was afraid I would vanish the moment he loosened his grip. I could feel it in the way he kissed me, careful at first, restrained, as though he was holding back something enormous inside him. And I knew Percy. Holding back was not weakness for him. But now, that control was cracking.His breath became uneven against my lips. I felt him hesitate for a moment, like he was fighting himself.Then he pulled back slightly, forehead resting against mine. His eyes were closed and his voice came out rough.“Rue…we should stop.”But his hands didn’t let go. That contradiction made my heart beat faster.“You are right,” I murmured.A faint, helpless exhale escaped him.“Maybe after…” he began and paused.I touched his cheek gently, and I felt him flinch, not away from me
Rue's POVThe closed convalescent ward was silent except for the sound of medical instruments and the occasional low growls that escaped from Percy. My heart was pained every time I heard them.Outside the room, Dr. Elias Virel looked unusually grave."The blood donation preparations are accelerating the blood bond backlash," he said quietly. "Combined with his old injuries, his body is under tremendous strain."I looked through the observation window. Percy was lying on the bed, his body trembling violently. Sweat soaked his clothes, and his face was pale. The veins beneath his skin were clear.Then, before my eyes, his body suddenly shifted. Fur spread across his skin and his wolf form emerged.The next second, he shifted back into human form again and his breathing became rough and painful.Then his wolf emerged once more, but then he shifted back. The instability terrified me."He's suffering," I whispered.Dr. Virel sighed."His blood flow is too volatile."He looked at me."The
“Yes,” Dr. Virel said. “If done carefully. Your bond can help lower the pressure on his wolf and stop the pact from breaking down further.”Percy’s Beta looked serious. “But if Alpha Percy refuses help, the risk will remain.”Dr. Virel continued, “Because of the donation preparation, his body is already under stress. Add the old backlash, lack of sleep, and unstable wolf form, and he faces long-term risk of his body failing.” I felt afraid, but I forced myself to ask, “How bad is it?”“If he continues like this, he may lose control during transformation,” Dr. Virel said. “His wolf may come out halfway and fail to settle. That can damage both his body and mind.”I pressed my lips together. Percy had been walking around as if he was fine, while his body was close to failing.Before I could ask more, a low growl came from the end of the hallway. Percy’s Beta reacted first. “Alpha,” he said, rushing forward.I turned and saw Percy leaning against the wall. His shoulders were tense, and on
Rue’s POV“One month is too soon,” I said again. “You are still injured, and the blood pact backlash has not settled.”Percy looked at me. “I heard you,” he said. “But I am not changing my decision.”Cole stepped between us before I could speak again. “Both of you should stop arguing in the hospital hallway.”Percy’s face remained cold. “This is not an argument. I have already decided.”I looked at Cole, hoping he would support me. He was silent for a moment, then sighed.“Rue, I understand why you are angry,” Cole said. “But if Dr. Virel thinks Percy can be stabilized within a month, then we need to prepare properly instead of fighting here.” I stared at him. “Cole.”“I am not saying Percy should risk his life,” Cole said quickly. “But Amelia is running out of time. We need a plan that keeps both of them alive.”Percy’s expression softened a little when Cole mentioned Amelia, but he did not speak.Cole looked at me again. “And there is another thing. I know the truth about your break
I did not fully trust that answer, but I nodded. Percy walked me to Amelia’s door, then left with his Beta.Amelia was lying on the bed, pale but awake. When she saw me, she tried to smile. “Rue.”I went to her side. “Don’t move too much. How do you feel?”“Tired,” she said. “But better than yesterday.”I sat beside her and held her hand. “We are still looking for the safest treatment. I know you have been waiting for answers, and I am sorry it has taken this long.”Amelia shook her head weakly. “You do not need to apologize. Cole told me you have been helping nonstop.”“You matter to Cole,” I said. “That means you matter to me too.” Her eyes became wet. “He must be scared.”“He is,” I said. “But he is trying to stay strong for you.” The door opened, and Cole walked in with a food container. He stopped when he saw me.“You came,” he said. “I wanted to see her,” I answered.Amelia looked between us. “Is something wrong?”Cole quickly walked to her bedside. “No. I brought food. You need
Rue’s POVI fastened a thin silk ribbon of mask around my head, adjusting it until it fit perfectly over my face. The mirror reflected a woman I barely recognized—her hair pinned up in soft curls, her dress a pale silver that shimmered when I moved, her lips tinted coral. For once, I looked like s
Rue’s POVBy the time I returned home that afternoon, I was so tired I wanted to sleep. I’d barely stepped past the threshold when I heard the faint clatter of cleaning tools from the corridor.I frowned.I took a few steps cautiously, wondering who would be at my house. Because except for my frien
Aiden’s POVThe week after the engagement party dragged on like a punishment I couldn’t escape. Even in the early morning, I felt sluggish . I’d been through brutal fights, insane politics, but nothing unsettled me like Rue did.I couldn’t stop thinking about her that night—the way she turned to le
Haven’s POVThe moment Aiden disappeared behind the bathroom door, steam already beginning to hiss from the shower, I sighed.All that trembling, that pitiful sobbing, the soft quiver in my voice—gone. In its place came a quiet meditation of the previous events.He had looked at me with confusion t







