LOGINLilly's POV
A warm, painful sensation surged through my body, causing everything around me to slow down abruptly. I could hear my heartbeat thundering in my ears as I struggled to comprehend what was happening. The world around me blurred, colors melting into one another while I fought to regain my focus.
The beast sank his canines deeper into my flesh, the pain intensifying with each moment. As the searing agony escalated, instinct took over, compelling me to fight back. I twis
Lilly's POV"No, no, no!" Doug cried out. "Tell me what to do!"Rachel's eyes rolled back, and her body went limp. Panic surged through the room as Doug frantically searched for a pulse."There must be..." he muttered quietly. He pulled Rachel into his arms and rushed outside.Their once-beautiful home lay in ruins. Doug seemed oblivious to the destruction. He carried Rachel outside under the rising blood moon.The eerie light cast everything in a crimson hue, creating ominous shadows around them.Doug’s desperation intensified; he felt the weight of their shattered world pressing down on him as he set Rachel down, but all that mattered was saving his family."Goddess," he muttered, looking up at the sky. "Spare my wife's and babies' lives... take mine instead."In mere seconds, a massive monster emerged from the treeline, and Doug froze."Haven't you done enough damage in one night?" he roared in frustration a moment la
Lilly's POVEverything around me was just a blur as I moved through the funnel. Faces, images, and events flashed by, while muffled sounds echoed like distant dreams. A strange mix of anticipation and fear coursed through me.I could feel my heart racing as I tried to grasp what was happening, but the rush of emotions made it difficult to focus. I was uncertain about my destination, but one thing was clear: I was filled with fear at the prospect of discovering it. Nausea rolled in my stomach as the blurry images rushed past me faster and faster. I shut my eyes and prayed to the Goddess to keep me safe.Then, in an instant, it felt like I was falling, crashing into something soft as the wind abruptly vanished.Is it over?"You can open your eyes now," Adira's voice chimed in my ears, brimming with excitement.I snapped my eyes open and quickly pushed myself up, scanning my surroundings.I was lying on a bed of vibrant flowers, their sw
Lilly's POVI couldn't deny that I needed Adira's help. She seemed so confident that she could assist me. I took a deep breath, weighing my options. Trusting her might be my only chance to overcome the challenges ahead, but could I really rely on someone I barely knew?After a very uncomfortable dinner with her parents—especially with Hendrix present—we headed to her father's study.The room was dimly lit, filled with the scent of aged leather and old books. It looked exactly as I had imagined. Rows upon rows of bookshelves lined the walls, and a faint trail of dragon blood incense lingered in the air. The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows across the spines of the books, and I wondered if the knowledge contained within those pages could hold the key to the answers we desperately needed."Have a seat," Adira said, gesturing to a deeper area of the study.As I settled into the worn leather chair, the scent of aged paper and ink enveloped me
Lilly's POV"Don't worry about that," Adira said. "It's taken care of.""Wait, what? How?" I asked.She snapped her fingers and smiled."Magic," she said, turning around and heading down the long hallway.I followed her until she stopped at a door."This is my room," she said, unlocking the door. "Make yourself at home."Adira pushed the door open, revealing a space that was nothing like I expected.The room was a vibrant mix of colors, with walls adorned in delicate embroidery and shelves overflowing with books and odd trinkets. A large window bathed the area in warm light, revealing a stunning view of the waterfall outside. I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at what other surprises lay within these walls."What?" she asked. "Did you think my room would be dark and gloomy?"I nodded as I stepped inside, my eyes wide with surprise at how light and warm everything was."I'm not like the rest of them,
Lilly's POV"Just imagine yourself human again," Asena mused, a hint of amusement in her voice.Was she serious right now?"Very," she replied to my unspoken thoughts.I inhaled deeply and closed my eyes. For a moment, I hesitated, feeling a familiar fear nibbling at the edges of my mind.I pushed it aside and took another deep breath.I imagined myself standing in front of a mirror, gazing at my reflection. The image began to shift, the familiar contours of my face slowly materializing in the glass. I could almost feel the warmth of sunlight on my skin and the weight of my hair cascading gracefully over my shoulders.Goddess, I hope this works.For a moment, nothing happened; then, abruptly, the sound of bones cracking filled the surrounding silence.I cringed at the noise, my heart racing as I braced myself for what was to come. A gasp escaped my lips as pain shot through my body. I clenched my jaw, forcing myself not
Lilly's POV"Evening, Mother; evening, Father," Adira sang as she approached. Her voice was a sweet melody that traveled a short distance, drawing smiles from her parents."Welcome back, dear daughter," her father said, his gaze flickering toward me."Who's your friend?" her mother asked, curiosity evident in her eyes.Four pairs of eyes stared at me, frozen in place, and something that resembled fear flickered in their expressions."Oh, that's Asena," Adira chirped excitedly, gesturing for us to get closer. "Come on, don't be shy. Come and meet my family. They wouldn't bite..."Asena moved closer but abruptly halted when a sneer appeared on one of Adira's brother's lips."But she might..." he mumbled just loud enough for me to hear.Everyone stiffened at his words, and a chill ran down my spine.I hesitated, glancing at Adira for reassurance. Her smile faltered, and I sensed the tension in the air as her brother's gaze
Lex POVThe word "mate" bounced around inside my skull, feeling surreal. It was like a dream, something out of a fantasy novel rather than my reality. I couldn't shake the feeling that my life was about to change in ways I couldn't begin to imagine.Was she really here? Why hadn’t I
Lilly's POV"Don't," I whispered, grabbing Zack's arm and shaking my head.There was no point in refusing.He looked at me, confusion etched across his face, but I could see the flicker of understanding in his eyes. It was as if he realized that sometimes, the hardest choices
Lilly's POVCurious gray eyes locked onto mine, and for a moment, I felt captivated by their stormy depths. They shimmered like liquid mercury beneath the dim yellow light of the foyer.My gaze swept over his features—he appeared even more handsome in person than he had in my dreams.The massive wo
Lilly's POV"That was something," Jacob chirped, catching my attention as James took my hand. I immediately looked at the brothers, who wore goofy smiles on their faces."What?" I asked, feeling my cheeks flush just from their gazes.James lightly tugged me away from the danc







