MasukKira’s POVThomas burst into the study the moment I mind-linked him, his eyes widening at the sight of Adrian slumped in the chair with me still wrapped in his arms. “Your Majesty, let me help,” he said quickly, moving forward.Adrian had passed out cold while holding me, his grip around my waist like iron chains even while unconscious. Thomas tried to lift him carefully, sliding one arm under his shoulder, but Adrian’s fingers dug deeper into my robe, refusing to let go. It took real effort…Thomas grunting, me whispering soothing words into Adrian’s ear…before we finally pried his hands away. Adrian’s face twisted in distress even while out, like his body knew I was there and didn’t want to risk losing me again.We got him to our room somehow, half-carrying, half-dragging the stubborn king. The moment we laid him on the bed, I climbed up beside him, brushing damp strands of hair from his forehead. His skin was still too warm, his breathing shallow.The royal doctor arrived minute
Kira’s POVI woke up alone in our room, gasping like I’d just broken the surface after drowning. My chest heaved, pulling in sharp, desperate breaths of cool air that tasted faintly of lavender from the bedding. No dream. Nothing. Just this heavy, blank void that spat me back out feeling... different. Somehow, I felt stronger. Like every muscle and bone had been rewired overnight. My skin tingled with energy I couldn’t explain, buzzing under the surface like I’d chugged ten energy drinks and bench-pressed a truck.It feels strange…in that refreshing way. Like I'm a witch that just renewed her youth by carrying out some sacrificial ritual or something.‘Of course,’ Leah’s voice scoffed inside my head, dry as desert sand. ‘Here you go again, thinking the most impossible, batshit scenarios. You didn’t sacrifice a goat under a full moon, Kira. You just got pumped full of Adrian’s blood. That’s why you feel like a goddess on steroids.’I blinked hard, sitting up slowly. The silk sheets
Adrian’s POVAnd all that happened yesterday.She’s still not awake yet even with all the blood.I sat beside her bed, elbows on my knees, staring at her peaceful but unnaturally still face. The monitors beeped steadily in the background…a constant, mocking reminder that her body was fighting even if her mind hadn’t returned to me.Sheila had placed a gentle hand on my shoulder last night when I demanded that they give her more blood. “The blood was enough, Your Majesty. Her body didn’t reject it…that’s the biggest victory. Now it’s left for her to wake up. That was always going to be the fifty-fifty part.”I had cleaned her up myself after the transfusion, wiping away the sweat and traces of fear from her skin, changing her into one of my softest shirts. Then I left her surrounded by the best healers and machines, but every second away from her felt like torture.She needs to pull through this. If she doesn’t… I’ll die too. I can only exist in a universe where she is.I kept tryin
Adrian’s POVI burst into our chamber with Kira limp in my arms, her face twisted in pain even while unconscious. My heart hammered so violently I could barely breathe. I laid her gently on the bed, but my hands wouldn’t stop shaking.This wasn’t supposed to happen. What is even happening?!All morning I had been locked in the study, reading every ancient entry I could find on royal pregnancies. The texts clearly stated that royal pups drained immense energy from the mother…it was normal for her to eat like she was starving. That’s why I had the kitchen prepare a feast for her. I wanted her to enjoy it.But vomiting while eating? Stomach pain so severe she passed out? That wasn’t in any of the scrolls.Was it something she ate? What could it be?!“What is holding everyone?!” I roared through the pack link, my voice cold with fury. “Where the hell is the doctor?! The healer?! The royal nurses?! Sheila?! Why is no one here already?!”I didn’t wait for excuses. “If any of you are not i
Kira’s POVFor the first time in what felt like forever, I woke up smiling.I woke up slowly, stretching like a satisfied cat across the huge bed. The spot beside me was empty, but the sheets still carried Adrian’s warm scent. Sunlight poured through the tall windows, painting everything in soft gold. I breathed it in deeply and smiled.Yesterday was mad fun!Leah snorted inside my head immediately. ‘Mad fun? I did all the actual work, you show-off. You just ran your mouth, stole the totem like a petty thief and acted like you were the female lead in an action film.’I grinned, rolling onto my back. “But I did all the talking. That counts as combat too. Psychological warfare, Leah. Very sophisticated.”A deep sense of satisfaction settled in my chest. Abby’s parents…Selene and Ariston…and that obsessive Liana were finally gone. No more shadows. No more manipulation. No more threats hanging over us. I had gotten revenge for every cruel thing they did to Abby. For the first time in a
Adrian’s POV I closed the bedroom door softly behind me, careful not to disturb Kira. The click was barely audible before I began heading downstairs.Thomas was waiting for me in one of the lower halls. The moment I arrived, I knew something was off. The air felt heavier…like chaos was waiting for the right time to erupt.I looked around confused until my eyes landed on her and I froze.Lady Margaret lay sprawled across the cold marble floor, her body bent at an angle no living person should ever hold. A dark pool of blood spread beneath her, staining the pale stone in crimson.For a long moment, I simply stared.Not because I mourned her. Not because I was shocked.But because after everything…the betrayals, the lies, the destruction she had helped unleash…this was somehow not how I had imagined her story would end."What happened to her?" I finally asked, my eyes never leaving her motionless form.Thomas stepped forward, his expression grim."Your Majesty, I didn't witness it mys
Kira’s POVThe murmurs started immediately.“How…how is she stronger than Victoria?”“Victoria’s from the Dowell bloodline…she transformed at fourteen!”“The gutter princess doesn’t even have a wolf. She’s supposed to be human-weak. This shouldn’t be possible…”Wolf?My smile faltered for half a se
Kira’s POVThe classroom door flew open with a bang that made half the students jump in their seats and turn around in sync.“What is going on here?”The voice was deep, calm, and laced with authority that instantly sucked the air out of the room.He stepped inside.Tall (easily six-four), shoulder
Liana’s POVThe king folded his hands on the desk, all earnest golden eyes and repentant alpha energy. “Let’s start simple. What are her favorite colors?”I lowered my gaze like a shy little mouse and twisted my fingers in my lap. Oh… Princess Arabella loves pink. Not just any pink…bubblegum, blush
Liana’s POV“Anything,” I said, as I forced myself to look down slightly, so I didn’t stare too long at her ghostly face.Morgana’s grin widened, slow and pleased, like an evil witch from a children’s book who just found a child wandering alone in the woods.She lifted her chin slightly.“Are you t







