After the training, Darina headed to the clinic. From tomorrow she would have to lead the training again as Amber with Reed were going to the werecat kindom to meet her parents and pack her stuff. Reed was not thrilled to meet furius cats but it was no options to wait longer.In the clinic Darina went to the patient room to check on one young girl who had several bruises. She did not have major injuries, but her emotional conditions more worried Camilla as the girl looked anxious."Hello, Tamara", said Darina with friendly tone and smile on her face, "My name is Darina. Dr Camilla said you need some healing and I am here to assist".Tamara looked extremely axious, her eyes were continuosly screening the room like she expects sudden danger."Thank you, Luna. I am fine. I just felt down from the stairs".Darina came closer, "May i see and heal please?"Tamara gave showed her ribs and hands. The bruises were clearly from rough grabb
In the silence of a cozy canopy draped in red roses, Queen Victoria sat having tea. It was her favorite spot—the place where she always found solace. Here, she didn’t need to fake emotions. Here, she could be alone and truly herself.She sipped chamomile tea from her cup, her eyes drifting to the fountain where two little birds splashed and chased each other.“So carefree, so happy—such little things,” she thought.But her thoughts soon trailed to the news of Jackie’s death. She had known Jackie since she was a little pup—beautiful, energetic, full of dreams about becoming a queen. Jackie had declared her royal ambitions when she was just five. What began as innocent childhood fantasy had grown into a dangerous obsession that ultimately destroyed her.How could such a sweet little angel become the violent creature who killed her own pup?“You’re no better than her,” her wolf, Sop
Just at dawn, before training, Darina and Amber were busy in the kitchen. Amber was teaching Darina how to make pancakes, eggs, and bacon. The first portion of bacon, Darina, burned. The pancakes turned out with an awkward taste, too, even though she swore she followed Amber’s instructions exactly. Amber sighed. “Hmm, Reed says Kai is good at cooking. Maybe one pro chef per couple is enough.” Darina didn’t look convinced. “Cooking is overrated. I’m sure Kai would appreciate a good blow job more than a bowl of soup. So master that instead. Good sex, and all your cooking disasters will be forgiven,” Amber teased. Darina smacked her gently. “Stop it. Is sex the only thing on your mind?” Amber opened her mouth to reply, but Darina cut her off. “That was rhetorical. Don’t answer. Just help me make the damn breakfast.” “Okay, maybe cut some fruit and pour cereal. Y
Jackie sat on the stone bench in the dungeon, eyes closed. She wasn’t chained, but two guards stood by the door, and another two flanked the barred window. She sighed, remembering how Darius had handed her over without hesitation—no words, no warmth, not even a final glance. On the receiving end, she was met with disgust in Reed’s expression and cold detachment in Kai’s. He had a fresh fated mark. How Darina had become his mate, Jackie couldn’t comprehend, but it was a fact. A cruel, final fact. She had ruined herself for nothing—she never stood a chance against a fated bond. She remembered the pain of her parents disowning her in the dungeon cells. Her mother’s wailing echoed in her mind, unable to accept Jackie’s guilt. Her father’s silence was worse—heavy with disappointment. Even Reed, with his cold arrogance, had once loved her. She saw it—the pain in his eyes when he severed the bond as her brother. She opened her eye
Jackie sat curled up on the couch, the firelight painting golden hues across her bare legs. She wore one of Darius’s oversized shirts—its scent a lingering echo of him—and her hair spilt in loose waves down her back. She caught her reflection in the mirror and smiled in quiet satisfaction; she looked effortlessly seductive. Of course, she’d shine brighter in her designer dresses, but those were tucked away in the royal quarters. Tonight, she had other tools—bare skin, sultry glances, and the ache in her belly that only he could soothe.She had cooked for him—lasagna, the only dish she knew how to make—and now waited, heart thudding with expectation. She needed him fully on her side. Not just for protection. Not just for survival. She wanted him—badly. And what unmated wolf could resist?When the door finally opened and he walked in—silent, brooding, dangerous—her breath hitched. His presence ignited something primal inside her.“Darius, you’re here. I made
Darina was leaving the bedroom beaming.“My King, sometimes I’m a slow learner… so I think I need to repeat the lesson tonight,” she said playfully and ran out of the room.“She’ll be the death of me,” Kai muttered, and his wolf, Bake, growled softly in agreement.He spent the day buried in countless meetings, counting down the hours until he could see Darina again—and to find out if Darius would fulfill his promise.Darina wanted to speak with Kelly, but Kelly was still at the school for another hour, assisting with the pups’ summer camp. Darina, on the other hand, had no desire to participate in the mating ceremony preparations today.Passing by the small kitchen designated for ranked members, the savory aroma of garlic, cheese, and sizzling herbs drew her in. The warmth of the small room, with sun filtering through the window and soft clatter of pans, made it feel like a hidden haven.She stepped inside and found Will and Cass