INICIAR SESIÓNNysera’s POVI leaned back in my office chair, slowly spinning from side to side as I scrolled through the latest headlines. A small smile crept across my face.The name Nyseraphine Asteris was everywhere.After years of staying out of sight, I’d finally stepped back into the public eye. Only this time, I wasn’t hiding behind the name Seris Vale, the woman everyone believed they knew. I was using my real name, and the world had no idea what to make of it.The media had gone wild. Some people thought I was an impostor, others believed I might be Seris Vale’s long-lost twin, and a few had come up with even stranger theories. The resemblance between me and the Seris Vale who’d disappeared three years ago was too striking to ignore, leaving everyone desperate to figure out the truth.Even the people in the office were still confused.Kaedrin and Vaeric had allowed me to return to work a year ago, once they were confident I could handle it. However, hardly anyone had gotten a proper look a
Nysera’s POVThree Years Later“Never assume you’ve won until your enemy is either crippled or dead.”I grinned as I held my dagger against Kaedrin’s throat.He stared at me for a moment before shaking his head. “I can’t believe you just did that to me.”I laughed. “Three years, and you’ve already forgotten your own lesson. All I needed was one second of you letting your guard down.”Kaedrin shook his head, but I caught the small smile tugging at his lips.“You’ve gotten fast. Faster than I expected you to in such a short time.”I lowered the dagger and stepped away from him.“What can I say? I’m naturally talented.”He rolled his eyes. “Yes, I’m very much aware of that.”I studied him for a moment. Three years had passed, yet Kaedrin was still as attractive as ever. Unfortunately, being one of my mates meant I couldn’t simply ignore him, no matter how hard I tried.I stepped closer, stopping just in front of him. His breath brushed against my skin.“I also had excellent teachers,” I
Nysera’s POV“I still don’t understand why we have to do all this,” I complained for what felt like the hundredth time. Of course, I already knew Elaris wouldn’t change her mind.“Because you’ve already taken my chance to plan a big, beautiful wedding away from me,” she replied with a wide grin. “I’m not letting you take the honeymoon away from me too.”“It’s a marriage of convenience, Elaris. You don’t need to go through all this trouble just to plan a honeymoon for us.”“Oh, I absolutely do. And stop worrying. This isn’t stressful for me. I’m excited!”She practically bounced around the room, completely ignoring the look I gave her.That was one of the most frustrating things about Elaris. Once she decided she wanted something, there was almost no convincing her otherwise.“Just accept your fate, Seris,” Soraya said with a laugh as she walked into the room carrying a box of things. “You should know by now that arguing with her is a waste of time.”I sighed and dropped onto the bed,
Nysera “I can’t believe this is really happening!” Elaris squealed for what felt like the hundredth time, practically bouncing with excitement.Honestly, she seemed more thrilled than I was, and I was the bride.Yes, me.I was actually getting married.FLASHBACK“Let’s get married.”The words escaped my mouth before I could change my mind.Both men stared at me as though I’d suddenly grown another head. Even Kaedrin, who was usually so good at hiding his emotions, looked genuinely stunned.“Are you sure you’re feeling alright?” Vaeric asked cautiously. “Did Elaris put something in your drink?”I rolled my eyes. “Please don’t make this any more awkward than it already is. Do you have any idea how much courage it took for me to say that? I’m neither drunk nor losing my mind. I’m still the same Seris Vale who has been living with you for months.”“And that’s precisely the problem,” Kaedrin replied, his gaze fixed on mine. “The woman who has been living with us would never suddenly sugge
Nysera My eyes slowly fluttered open, and I found myself staring at the ceiling. For several minutes, I remained where I was, enjoying the silence and allowing my thoughts to wander.It had been a whole day since we returned from the beach, and I’d finally had enough time to think things through. Truthfully, I’d known what I wanted for the children and myself from the very beginning. I just needed the courage to admit it and make my decision.With a sigh, I pushed myself upright.“Where’s Soraya?” I muttered, reaching for my phone to check the time.Nine o’clock already, and she was nowhere to be found.That was unusual. Normally, Soraya would have been all over me by now, dragging me out of bed, ordering me to get dressed, and behaving like she was personally responsible for making sure I didn’t sleep through the entire morning.Strangely enough, I actually missed her nonsense today.“Looks like I’m on my own,” I murmured, throwing the covers aside.I got out of bed, undressed, took
Vaeric Watching Nysera laugh and smile while Kaedrin and I played around with the children felt like sunshine breaking through after days of gloomy weather. She hadn’t smiled much since everything that happened with Alpha Morvane, and more than anything, I wanted to see that happiness return to her.I was certain Kaedrin felt the same way, even if he’d rather swallow glass than admit it.I knew my brother better than anyone. He wasn’t blind to the way Nysera kept watching us. The only reason he continued making a fool of himself around the children was because it was working. Every time she laughed, he seemed even more determined to keep going.And honestly, watching Kaedrin behave so ridiculously was entertaining enough on its own. He would never admit he was doing it for her, though. If I dared point it out, he’d probably attempt to rip my head off.Cassian, on the other hand, was an entirely different problem.The moment he managed to steal Nysera’s attention away from us, he shot







