Mag-log inMagnus’s POVMy adorable mate is trying so hard to please my terrible parents. Why can they see how innocent and kind she is?Michael stared at me.Give them time, once they know her...Michael, my parents will give her a hard time, so tell me what is so important. I need to be with her.You asked me to dig into her past. There is nothing. I can’t connect her to anyone in that pack. And the royals won’t allow me to dig into their files. While I was doing that, someone else was too. We captured him. I thought you might want to speak to him.After you, I gestured to Michael.The “jail” cell had one man in his thirties as an occupant. Most likely rogue.I understand that you’re digging into the royals, do tell.Morgana is looking for Edwin’s daughter.Why? did she tell you?Yes, because she is the royal princess and inherited everything according to the will. She wants her dead.Do you know what she looks like?No one knows; he hid her at birth.Why do you work for that serpent?Money, a
Adira’s POVAs Magnus introduced me to his parents, I saw hatred in their eyes. They didn’t like me, and I knew why. Without a wolf spirit, I was considered incomplete, broken by some in the pack.I'd always believed I was a Beta's daughter, but the man who raised me insisted I was not his child. Rumors had swirled for years that my real lineage was uncertain, and in our world, bloodlines meant everything.To Magnus's parents, I was unworthy, not just for lacking status, but also for lacking the wolf bond that everyone else took for granted. Magnus’s dad’s face changed noticeably when I told him I was eighteen.Did he think I was too young for Magnus, or did he think Magnus was playing with me? Magnus was angry and fighting with his parents over me. I felt uneasy watching the tension grow between them. This is not okay. Maybe I should do something nice.After I left Magnus’s office, Diane came up and grabbed my hand suddenly.Adira, play with me. She pulled me along.Diane, come with
Magnus’s POVHer lips brushed against mine, and I couldn’t imagine anything feeling better.She pulled back a little to look at me. "Magnus, go talk to your dad," Adira said quietly. "Should I come with you?" Her voice shook, and she looked at me, needing reassurance."Tomorrow," I whispered, kissing her forehead. She trembled a little, still worn out from everything. "Adira, I love you so much."Magnus, she said, touching my face, "I love you, and I love this side of you." Her eyes closed, too tired to stay awake.I got out of bed, pulled on some lounge pants and a t-shirt, and walked into the living room. What is it so important, Dad, at this hour?"Divorce her. Now," he shouted.Lower your voice. My mate is sleeping, and she’s been through a lot. I will never divorce her.I stood there for a moment, my heart pounding, feeling the weight of the kingdom on my chest. All my life, I’d been told duty to the crown came before everything, even happiness and love. But when I thought of Adir
Magnus’s POVAdira started to glow, then everything happened at once, burst forth in a flash of silver-white—her wolf. At the same moment, Han erupted beside her, dark and wild. Their energy collided in the air, and suddenly the northern lights spiraled overhead, weaving luminous colors around us like a living shield. The air buzzed with magic. I looked at Adira to see, and her eyes were closed.Han looked at Tala. Together, they roared as the light pushed everyone out of the way. Tala went back in, and Adira opened her eyes.Magnus, are you okay? She whispered, confused.Yeah, I said, letting out a nervous laugh. Then she fainted.I picked her up in my arms and bolted while the rogues scrambled to figure out what had happened.They were chasing us and getting close.Brent, take her, and this time go, we’re almost there. I will buy time. Go. I handed him Adira.I waited for the rogues; rage coiled in my chest, hot and barely contained. Images of Adira, nearly torn from me, flashed in
Adira’s POVI cried softly when everyone was asleep, thinking about Magnus.The door opened. He looked down at me, then crouched.Your mate did not show up? Don’t worry, little girl, I will make you mine.Tomorrow, fuck, just thinking about it gets me hard.“You,” I said, “will die a horrible death. Believe me when I say, Magnus is going to rip you apart.”So I keep hearing this from you, yet I don’t see him. Do I have to bow to him? he laughed unhinged.See you tomorrow, beautiful, hmmm, he said, licking his lips.Bile rose in my throat. I will die before you even touch me, I shouted.Magnus, where are you? Did you leave me behind? Am I really just some plaything for this man?I shook my head, desperate. I have to believe he is coming for me, that he loves me, despite the dread. I clung to his love, feeling it like a fading warmth in my chest. Yeah, that’s another puzzle for me. If we’re not bonded, why do I feel his emotions? Technically, the mate bond only lets us truly sense each
Magnus’s POVI got in the car and slammed my fists against the dashboard.Michael waited for me to calm down. Fury and helplessness twisted inside me, making my chest tight and my breath short. My hands shook from adrenaline as I tried to pull myself together, but the anger kept burning, mixed with a cold sense of guilt. I could hardly meet Michael's steady gaze. I turned to him, heart pounding, just as my phone buzzed.There was a message from Adira and a missed call. I screamed in frustration.I hadn’t been there when she called. I read her message repeatedly. Then the phone rang."Speak," I said, angry."Rogues, hired to be exact. That was a personal hit. You’re welcome, Magnus," a distorted male voice said. I didn’t recognize him. My blood ran cold, but I welcomed the tip.What the fuck was that? Who the...Michael, how do we approach the rogues?You can’t. There are too many, and you don’t want to start a war. But if you pretend to be one of them, maybe you can get into their camp







