LOGINXalara Silvyn, a seemingly powerless girl from the Shadowveil slums, is claimed as a fated mate by Cassian Holt, heir to a powerful noble house of ember magic. After being brought to his estate, she discovers their bond was merely Cassian's temporary fascination. At his engagement gala to Vionna Kress, he publicly betrays Xalara, relegating her to servitude under his cruel fiancée. As Vionna systematically humiliates Xalara, the crystal pendant Xalara found in a hidden chamber beneath the Veil becomes her sole comfort. With help from Cassian's brother Verin, she learns the crystal may connect to House Silvyn—a noble family of essence-based primal magic supposedly destroyed centuries ago. When Vionna arranges to transfer Xalara for potentially fatal bond severance after her wedding to Cassian, Xalara's desperate situation takes an unexpected turn. During the wedding feast, she encounters Lord Elaric Nox, a feared shadow magic tyrant avoiding political marriage proposals. After overhearing his frustrations with traditional arrangements, Xalara's impulsive quip "Where do I sign?" intrigues him. Elaric's emissaries arrive at the wedding with a formal offer—a contract marriage of mutual benefit. Elaric gains a shield against political marriage pressure while offering Xalara protection from Vionna and access to knowledge about her crystal and heritage. Their three-year contract specifies a purely practical arrangement with no emotional obligations. At House Nox, Xalara begins training in essence magic under Elaric's guidance, discovering her "minor" warming ability is actually rare primal magic thought extinct. As she awakens to her true abilities and learns about her possible connection to House Silvyn, the bond with Cassian naturally fades. Meanwhile, a complex but respectful dynamic develops between Xalara and Elaric as they navigate their unconventional arrangement.
View More"Malik, tolong puaskan istriku!"
Malik terkejut. "Ris! Apa-apaan kamu?!" Dua orang pria yang sedang duduk saling berhadapan di balkon sekolah, dengan rokok yang dipegang Aris yang sejak tadi diisapnya kini ia matikan dengan menginjaknya. Malik yang masih syok hanya bisa menatap Aris dengan tatapan heran dan tak percaya. Bagaimana bisa seorang sahabat semasa SMA setelah bertahun-tahun lamanya tak bertemu kini dia berkata seperti itu di hadapannya. "Aku menderita disfungsi ereksi parah, Lik, dan hidupku divonis tak akan lama lagi, bahkan aku juga mengalami Kelainan jantung bawaan, yang membuat pasokan darah ke alat vital menjadi tidak stabil," ucap Aris yang semakin membuat Malik terperangah. "Pelan-pelan, Ris, ngomongnya. Ada apa sebenarnya?" ucap Malik menepuk bahu Aris seolah menguatkan dan mengklaim jika Aris, sahabat lamanya itu, mengigau karena kebanyakan minum. "Woy, malah berduaan di balkon, sini maju kita ngopi lagi!" teriak Aji yang mengadakan reuni sekolah ini. Yap, Malik saat ini sedang mengikuti acara reuni besar-besaran. Setelah beberapa tahun tak saling bertemu, kini semua temannya berkumpul termasuk Aris, sahabat baiknya itu. "Nanti nyusul!" jawab Malik, senyum samar khasnya membuat pria yang memanggilnya tadi mengibaskan tangannya merasa itu hanyalah omong kosong. "Bagaimana, Lik?" tanya Aris lagi mengalihkan kembali fokus pria itu. "Jangan gila, Ris, kamu ngomong apa?" "Aku sudah jelaskan tadi, Lik, umurku tak panjang lagi. Bahkan di sisa hidupku, aku tak pernah membuat puas istriku, Lik!" curhat Aris pada Malik seolah mencurahkan rasa sesak yang selama ini ia tahan sendirian. "Kamu juga baru saja menyandang status duda, kan, Lik?" tanya Aris membuat Malik langsung menoleh. Bahkan untuk saat ini tak ada yang tahu tentang statusnya yang baru saja menyandang status duda itu. "Pasti kamu merindukan belaian, kan? Atau setidaknya kehangatan seorang perempuan?" Aris menatap langsung ke arah wajah Malik yang benar-benar kebingungan itu. "Kamu bisa pakai tubuh istriku. Dia juga kurang puas dariku, bahkan setiap kali kami selesai melakukannya wajahnya selalu masam, Lik, aku merasa sangat gagal!" Ingatan Malik seketika terlempar pada saat dirinya dan Maya masih menjadi sepasang suami istri. Di mana Malik memiliki tenaga dan alat vital yang begitu besar. Maya sering kali merasa kewalahan setiap melayani dirinya hingga akhirnya sang istri merasa tak kuat bahkan sampai menggugat cerai pria tersebut. 'Kita resmi cerai! Aku tak sudi lagi denganmu. Selain miskin, kamu itu aneh!' Itulah pesan terakhir yang dikirim Maya, setelah dirinya resmi menyandang status duda. Padahal dulu, Malik berjuang keras agar bisa menikahi perempuan idamannya itu, tapi ternyata Maya tak bisa menerimanya apa adanya. Malik selalu merutuki dirinya sendiri, ia selalu menganggap dirinya tak normal bahkan kerap kali membenci dirinya sendiri. "Ini gara-gara kamu, Jon, Maya jadi kabur!" rutuknya sambil menepuk pelan miliknya, setiap kali teringat wajah mantan istrinya yang masih saja terngiang di kepalanya bagaikan kaset rusak itu. "Ini permintaan terakhir aku, Lik, aku gak tahu minta tolong ke siapa lagi," suara Aris sukses membuyarkan lamunannya itu. Sebelum sesaat mereka saling mengobrol di balkon, acara masih baik-baik saja, hingga Malik yang memutuskan untuk pergi ke balkon meminta izin dengan beralasan merokok sebentar, padahal alasan sebenarnya, Malik terlalu muak terus-terusan diejek oleh semua teman SMAnya. Malik memang selalu dibully sejak masa SMA, karena mereka semua tahu Malik memiliki ukuran alat vital yang berbeda dari yang lain. Hingga beberapa menit datanglah Aris menghampiri, mengobrol sebentar melepas rindu dan tanpa diduga Aris meluncurkan perkataan itu yang sukses membuat Malik gundah gulana. "Ini istriku... kamu pasti suka!" Glek. Duda itu langsung menelan ludah dengan susah payah. Di dalam layar ponsel itu seorang perempuan yang hanya memakai bra ketat, yang seolah tak bisa menampung buah dada yang berukuran begitu besar itu, sebesar buah semangka. "Kamu... Ris..." Malik benar-benar tercekat. "Cantik, bukan? Kamu pasti ingin menikmati tubuhnya, kan, setelah melihatnya?" tutur Aris begitu lancar melayangkan perkataan itu.# Chapter 84: Winter's ApproachThe first snow fell three weeks before the expanded blood oath ceremony, transforming castle grounds into crystalline wonderland that made alliance preparations feel both more urgent and somehow more hopeful. Fat flakes drifted past tall windows where Xalara stood reviewing final arrangements for mystical binding that would reshape international cooperation while winter weather created natural beauty that reminded her of what coordinated defense was meant to protect.The pregnancy had progressed to point where royal garments required careful tailoring to accommodate expanding dimensions while maintaining ceremonial dignity appropriate for alliance leadership during unprecedented expansion. Court seamstresses—mystically verified for absolute loyalty—had created modified formal wear that balanced practical comfort with visual authority that international ceremony demanded.*You're going to make your debut at a major international event*, she mused while r
# Chapter 83: Alliance DeliberationsThe expanded war room felt crowded despite its considerable size as representatives from twelve allied kingdoms gathered around tactical displays that now included detailed maps of Eastern territories whose potential inclusion could reshape the entire scope of regional coordination. King Aldric's massive frame dominated one corner while Queen Morwyn's calculating presence commanded attention from another, their combined authority creating atmosphere of serious strategic evaluation rather than routine diplomatic courtesy."The foreign operation intelligence that Princess Mira has shared," King Gareth said with predatory precision that suggested he'd been conducting his own assessment of Eastern Kingdom claims, "corresponds with unusual activities that Valenhall intelligence has detected along our northeastern borders. Communication interceptions, economic disruption patterns, psychological warfare indicators that suggest coordinated campaign."Valen
# Chapter 82: The Eastern ProposalPrincess Mira of Brightwater possessed the kind of sharp intelligence that made every word feel deliberately chosen for maximum impact, her auburn hair arranged in practical style that suggested someone more comfortable with action than ceremony. She moved with confident grace that spoke of combat training alongside diplomatic education, while her pale green eyes missed nothing about the private study's security arrangements or the subtle magical monitoring that ensured meeting safety."Your Majesty," she said with bow that was respectfully appropriate while maintaining dignity that indicated her own royal authority wasn't diminished by diplomatic courtesy, "I appreciate your willingness to receive unexpected visitors during what must be an incredibly busy period following your recent alliance formation."Recent alliance formation during busy period—acknowledgment that blood oath ceremony had created substantial administrative demands while establish
# Chapter 81: Unexpected Visitors The afternoon sun was filtering through tall windows of the private study when Captain Rowan entered with expression that suggested routine security briefing had encountered complications requiring immediate royal attention. His mystical binding guaranteed absolute loyalty, but his professional assessment remained sharp enough to recognize situations that demanded elevation beyond standard operational protocols. "Your Majesty," he reported with controlled urgency that indicated significant development rather than routine administrative matter, "we have unexpected arrivals at the main gates. A delegation from the Eastern Kingdoms requesting immediate audience regarding urgent alliance coordination." Eastern Kingdoms—territories that hadn't participated in the blood oath ceremony but whose political relationships affected regional stability that alliance formation was designed to protect through coordinated defense against systematic foreign conspira
Chapter 76: The New OrderThe transformation of Rowan's allegiance through overwhelming royal authority created immediate changes that went far beyond simple correction of foreign asset whose betrayal had been revealed through sister's sacrifice. The mystical binding that had been compromised throu
# Chapter 79: Seasonal Shifts The northern settlements report arrived with the morning frost that painted castle windows in crystalline patterns, each delicate formation reminding Xalara of how quickly seasons changed despite the illusion of permanence that surrounded daily governmental routine. M
Chapter 80: Old Ways and NewThe castle kitchens bustled with controlled chaos that spoke of meal preparation for hundreds of residents, visiting dignitaries, and staff whose daily sustenance required coordination that rivaled military logistics in complexity and exceeded it in immediate necessity.
Chapter 78: Growing LifeThe first flutter of movement came during a trade dispute hearing between the Westfield Grain Merchants and the Northern Cattle Consortium, so subtle that Xalara almost missed it beneath the weight of testimony about livestock damage to winter wheat stores. Her hand moved i












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