เข้าสู่ระบบLiora’s P.O.V.For a second, everything inside me… just stopped. The world around me blurred: the trees, the night air, even the warm coffee cup that was sitting abandoned on the bench. Cassian’s words echoed in my head, heavy with emotions. He learned sign language! Only for me!Another shock slammed into my heart, too strong for me to endure. My chest tightened painfully, and I lifted a trembling hand to clutch the fiber over my heart, trying to control the rapid, frantic beating. My breath hitched, shallow and uneven, catching Cassian’s attention. He reached out and steadied my shoulders, speaking with concern.“Liora! Hey, hey, look at me!”But I wasn’t listening to him. My legs wobbled, and before I could sink into the ground, he guided me to the bench, lowering me carefully until I was seated. His warm hands stayed on my shoulders, grounding me.“Relax!” Cassian whispered, sitting by my side.“Breathe. It’s fine. Just breathe. I am here.”I sucked in a shaky breath, then ano
Liora’s P.O.V.I had never faced any problem while communicating with anyone, because nobody wanted to talk to me. But now I have to be creative for my husband. Being a mute couldn’t stop me from having a smooth conversation with him. As plenty of time would be wasted typing a response, I came prepared, writing down everything on papers.So, I handed him my two-page-long apology letter next, my hands trembling slightly as our fingers brushed. Cassian took it without a word and settled back on the bench, the moonlight catching the sharp planes of his face. He unfolded the papers and started reading. Minutes stretched into silence, broken only by the rustles of papers and night wind through the trees. My heart thumped in my chest, every beat loud enough to drown out the crickets. After what felt like a century, he finally exhaled.“You don’t know anything about lycans,” he said quietly, almost to himself. Then his gaze lifted, meeting mine.“Let me tell you about us!”What did the l
Liora’s P.O.V.Only me?How could that be true?I blinked at Stacy, unable to accept her words. Her statement made no sense to me whatsoever. My fingers moved before I could stop them, signing quickly, almost desperately. “Men can’t love only one woman. They aren’t made that way. I have seen it… heard it… lived it.”Stacy’s brows pulled together, confused. “What are you talking about, Liora?”I signed faster, my chest tightening with memories I wished I never had. “My father, Alpha Magnus, cheated on my mother, even though she was his fated mate. He had two women in his life.Everyone says that’s how men are. They get bored easily. They always want more.”My throat felt tight, my hands trembling as I added. “And the kings, they have harems. When I was sent to the king’s room, the maids told me how royals had large harems just because they’re powerful.Then why would Cassian be different? He has a unique taste in women, but it doesn’t mean he will only love me for the rest of his l
Liora’s P.O.V.What?Alpha Magnus? And here?My heart slammed against my ribs, making me realize the seriousness of the situation. Cassian straightened slowly, the warmth of his palm vanished as he withdrew his hand from mine, the grief in his voice shuttering behind the mask of ice and authority.“How long?” He asked, his voice low and lethal.“Not long.” Damon answered solemnly.“Alpha Magnus has started the preparations after your royal decree. He is already reaching out to the alliances that are already scheming against you. We have begun alerting spies in those regions to track who responds.”A sharp, heavy silence fell between them. Cassian didn’t move or speak, the air thickening around him with alpha power, tension so heavy it pressed against my skin. Finally, he exhaled, his voice cutting through the room like a blade. “Prepare for the attack!”He ordered icily. “Mobilize the elite warriors from the capital. I will lead the army myself.”My breath snagged as his words hit
Liora’s P.O.V.When my eyes finally slit open, the world was washed into the soft colors of the setting sun, soft gold splitting through the cabin window in trembling bands.For a beat, I couldn’t get where I was.The air smelled faintly of herbs and smoke, and my body felt strangely heavy, as if I had been drifting underwater for days. Blinking hard, I tried to look around and found myself in my room. But the strange thing was, Stacy wasn’t there!She was always the first one I saw after waking up from the blackouts. Instead, a woman with white hair sat beside me, a gentle face lined with age and kindness. I didn’t know her name, but there was something familiar about her, like the softness of her gaze. It was like I had seen her somewhere. When she noticed I was awake, her expression warmed like a lantern's light. “You are awake, Liora.” She said softly.“That is very good. I will inform the king.” Then she leaned closer.“How are you feeling, child?”My throat felt dry, making i
Cassian’s P.O.V. I left the circle of the healers and rogues behind without a word, my body moving before thoughts could catch up. Every step towards Liora's cabin throbbed with resolve. “I am marking her tonight!” This much waiting was enough, pretending that distance would somehow keep her safe. But time had proved me wrong. I should have listened to my feral side and marked her long ago. My pulse hammered in my ears as I shoved the cabin door open, soft enough to not wake her up. However, the moment I stepped inside her room, the sight before my eyes halted me in my tracks. An old woman with white hair sat beside Liora’s bed, her back straight despite her age. Her fingers rested slightly on Liora’s wrist, the practiced touch of someone checking a pulse. As she didn't flinch or show any reaction at my entrance, it was certain that she wasn’t a threat to my mate. So, I asked her coldly. “Who are you? Explain yourself!” She simply lifted her head and met my gaze with calm a







