Darina brought lunch to Kai's study. He inhaled the aroma of fresh food, lifting his eyes, and a smile curved on his lips as his beautiful mate placed the tray on his table.
“Always working,” sighed Darina, pecking his lips before grabbing a chair to sit next to him. He wanted to pull her onto his lap, but she protested. “Why can’t I enjoy the closeness of my mate?” he teased. She laughed softly. “I know you too well. So first, food—and then dessert.” He chuckled and dug his fork into the delicious-looking spaghetti Bolognese. The taste made him moan. Darina puffed out her chest with pride. “I made it together with Cassy.” He arched a brow. “Really? You’re improving. Why don’t you eat with me?” “I was tasting while cooking, so I’m still quite full.” Kai devoured the plate of spaghetti quickly and started on dessert. It was tiramisu—also delicious—and he gave DRelaxed and joyful after spending time with Darina, Kai was finishing the last of his paperwork before calling it a day. A soft knock interrupted him, and his father, King Lucas, entered the study. “I am proud to see that you’re taking your responsibilities seriously,” he said, tapping Kai’s shoulder in encouragement. Kai nodded, a wide smile spreading across his face. “Dad, have you considered my request to meet with Alpha Jacob? A conversation with him could shed a lot of light on the rogue problem.” King Lucas sighed. “Only because you asked will I go to see Jacob—not as a king, but as a former friend.” Kai frowned in surprise. “Were you that close before?” King Lucas settled into his chair. “We were like brothers—until we fell in love with the same woman. He wanted Victoria for himself and tried to speak ill of her so I wouldn't seal our bond. I don’t tolerate insults toward your mother… and we
After several rounds of lovemaking, Darina felt languorous, a dreamy, relaxed exhaustion, and decided to call it a day. She strolled through the garden enhaling scent of jasmine before retreating to the bedroom. Suddenly she heard a cry and found Kelly sitting exactly where they had first met. Kelly was sobbing loudly, her face buried in her palms. Darina knelt and gently hugged her, drawing comforting circles on her back. “Kelly, what happened?” Kelly continued to sob, barely audible: “He… I didn’t want … I didn’t mean to… I just… I’m so sorry.” Darina mind‑linked Omega, requesting water and chamomile tea; shortly after, she received a tray with both. She handed Kelly the water first. Once she’d emptied the glass, Darina gave her the tea. “Just drink it and relax. Breathe in… and out.” They sat silently while Kelly sipped her tea, enveloped in Darina’s warm hands. Once her tears had dried, Kel
Darina brought lunch to Kai's study. He inhaled the aroma of fresh food, lifting his eyes, and a smile curved on his lips as his beautiful mate placed the tray on his table. “Always working,” sighed Darina, pecking his lips before grabbing a chair to sit next to him. He wanted to pull her onto his lap, but she protested. “Why can’t I enjoy the closeness of my mate?” he teased. She laughed softly. “I know you too well. So first, food—and then dessert.” He chuckled and dug his fork into the delicious-looking spaghetti Bolognese. The taste made him moan. Darina puffed out her chest with pride. “I made it together with Cassy.” He arched a brow. “Really? You’re improving. Why don’t you eat with me?” “I was tasting while cooking, so I’m still quite full.” Kai devoured the plate of spaghetti quickly and started on dessert. It was tiramisu—also delicious—and he gave D
Julie sat in front of her mirror, brushing her hair, though her thoughts were far away. Four long years, she had spent plotting and sacrificing—living among disgusting barbarians, playing her role to perfection. She applied a thick layer of mascara and bold red lipstick, admiring her reflection. She was beautiful like an angel, yet cunning and powerful—a witch destined to rule. Soon, the world would be where it belonged: at her feet. Very soon, everything would be over. Soon, she would finally achieve her dreams. She could already picture the blood soaking the grass during the final battle, and the thought made her shiver with anticipation. Closing her eyes, she whispered a silent prayer to Hecate, asking for strength and guidance to finish her mission. She missed her magic desperately. She couldn’t wait to wield it again. Right now, she was just a weak Omega—and she hated the feeling
From the shadows of the night in the rogue camp, a pair of brown eyes watched Bianca closely. Clarissa was astonished that the arrogant alpha’s daughter still hadn’t noticed she was being followed. She observed Bianca moving around the camp, using the excuse of offering medical help to whisper to the she-wolves. Some of them listened with eyes shining in hope, while others looked terrified. But one thing was clear—Bianca was plotting something. “I’ll get to the bottom of this,” Clarissa muttered under her breath. “And then I’ll be rewarded by my master.” A smirk tugged at her lips, excitement flashing in her gaze. This was the least she could do to please her master, her idol, her future mate. Bianca, too focused on her mission, didn’t notice the shadow trailing her through the night. She was determined to approach as many women as she could, convincing them to join the escape plan. She and Jackie had already marked the safest and
Darina immediately shared her findings with Reed. She decided to inform Kai only once she had gathered more solid proof. Even though he loved her, he still had a soft spot for Julie. Reed wasn’t surprised. “Julie was too sweet to be true. And her story was too fishy. Did you see what was in the bag?” She shook her head. “Unfortunately, no. I was too far away to hear the conversation without exposing myself.” “I’ll put a team to shadow her. Soon we’ll discover more,” Reed assured. Darina nodded. She paused, hesitating before asking, “Can you please not tell Kai yet? I want to gather more information before letting him know.” “As you wish, Luna,” Reed replied. He was about to add something more when his eyes suddenly clouded—he was receiving a mindlink. “Shit,” he cursed. “Wolfsbane was stolen from the clinic.” “Julie,” Darina mumbled. “Now I know