LOGINAaronThe pain made me feel like I was being burned alive. It spread through every part of my body, crawling beneath my skin and settling deep into my bones. No matter how much I moved, how loudly I screamed, or how desperately I tried to escape it, nothing seemed to make a difference. I could feel every bit of it, and the constant agony was slowly driving me insane.Ever since Lilith had locked me away, my condition had only gotten worse. My wolf was increasingly restless, my thoughts had become so scattered that I could barely differentiate between what was real and what wasn’t. Sometimes, I heard voices whispering around me, even when there was no one else in the room. Other times, I felt someone standing close enough for me to sense their presence, only to turn around and find myself alone.I was beginning to lose control of my own mind, and I knew I couldn't remain there much longer.I needed to get out.When the guard arrived to bring me food, I forced myself to remain still and
DahliaI stayed slumped against his chest, my forehead pressed to the ridge of his collarbone, each breath dragging like I'd just ran a marathon. His heart thudded under my palm. His hands rested on my lower back, and his cock softened inside me, the fullness fading into an ache I'd definitely remember tomorrow.The reality of what had just happened wasn't lost on me. I'd mounted the Lycan King, used him for my pleasure and he'd let me. He'd watched me do it and held himself still until I'd gotten what I wanted. My thighs trembled against his hips."Not bad," he said. “For a first lesson.”I pulled back enough to look at him. His jaw was tight and his eyes roamed my face like he was looking for something there. His lips were parted, breathing controlled, but not steady."You held still," I said. My voice came out rougher than I expected."Wasn't easy." He murmured of it vibrated through his chest under my hand. His gaze dropped to where our bodies joined and something shifted in his e
DahliaWith the undead threat contained and the Moon Temple destroyed, I knew it was time to prepare for whatever lay ahead. The past few weeks had been exhausting. My ancestor's warning about an approaching danger still troubled me, and as Luna Queen, I needed to understand my connection to the Moon Goddess and learn how to use my abilities. Zevran was the only person I trusted to train me.“You want me to train you?” He folded his arms across his chest. “And what exactly do you think that will involve?”“Learning how to fight. Controlling my abilities. Whatever you think I need.”He studied me briefly before nodding. “Fine. We'll start tomorrow morning.”I grinned and lunged at him. “Thank you.”“Don't thank me yet, sweetheart. You might regret asking.”I should have taken that as a warning.The following morning, I arrived at one of the palace gyms reserved for Zevran and Lucien. He was already dressed for training, and his expression made it clear he had no intention of going easy
DahliaGradually, Celeste began withdrawing from everyone.It had been several days since Sebastian's death, yet she still seemed unable to come to terms with what had happened. Whenever I visited her, she barely spoke unless I asked her a question, and even then, her answers were usually brief. Most of the time, she sat quietly, staring into space as though her thoughts were somewhere far beyond her reach.I understood how difficult it was to lose her husband, especially considering everything that had happened between them. Their relationship had been complicated, and I knew there were things she was still struggling to process. However, I was beginning to worry that she was shutting herself away from everyone, and I didn't want her to go through everything alone.One afternoon, I found her sitting by the window in her sitting room. A magazine lay open on her lap, but judging by the way she kept staring outside, I doubted she had read a single page. She seemed completely absorbed in
ZevranI returned to the palace with more questions than answers, and the frustration was beginning to get the better of me.Sebastian was dead, the Moon Temple had burned to the ground, and whoever had been pulling the strings was still out there. I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility that someone had been working against me from within my own palace while I remained completely unaware of it.How had I missed something like this?“Lucien,” I called as I entered my study. “I want everyone who interacted with Sebastian in the last few weeks questioned. The guards, servants, messengers, everyone. I don't care how insignificant they think their information is. I want to hear it.”Lucien nodded. “I'll have them brought in.”“And check his movements. I want to know where he went, who he met, and what he was doing whenever he left the palace without explanation.”“Understood.”I took a seat behind my desk and rubbed my face. I had known Sebastian for years. He had been there throug
DahliaThe moment Zevran returned and told me what had happened to Sebastian, I insisted on going to his house. I couldn't imagine what Celeste was going through, and the thought of her being alone after everything that had happened made me uneasy.When we arrived, the atmosphere was tense. Several guards stood outside, and the moment I stepped into the house, I noticed the bloodstains on the floor. My stomach twisted.I found Celeste sitting on the couch, staring blankly at nothing. Her eyes were swollen from crying, and she looked so exhausted that I almost didn't recognise her.“Celeste?” I called softly as I approached her.She lifted her head, and the moment our eyes met, her face crumpled. “Dahlia…”I sat beside her and reached for her hand. “What happened? Please, talk to me.”She shook her head, tears spilling down her cheeks. “I didn't want this to happen. I swear I didn't.”“Hey, it's okay.” I squeezed her hand gently. “Take your time. I'm here.”She took a shaky breath, try







