MasukGianna, daughter of Highmoon’s Alpha, spent three years loving a man who never loved her back. She begged for his attention, changed herself for him, nearly destroyed herself just to become the kind of woman Cyrus of Valemont might choose. And somehow… she succeeded. She became his wife. To Cyrus, Gianna was never something to cherish –just a responsibility he couldn’t shake off. A mistake he didn’t know how to fix, until the night he pushed her down a flight of stairs. Gianna survives, barely. But when she wakes up, something is different. She doesn’t remember loving him. And for the first time in years, she can see clearly. She wants out of the marriage, desperately but Cyrus refuses to let her go. And the Lycan King who forced their union in the first place isn’t interested in undoing it either. King Nolan is feared across every territory – cold, ruthless and untouchable. What no one knows is that he’s dying. An ancient poison is slowly eating him alive, and the only thing that can save him is the blood of his fated mate… a woman he hasn’t found. Until Gianna. One accidental meeting at a royal banquet changes everything. His body reacts to her and suddenly, the impossible starts to look dangerously real. Their arrangement begins simply – her blood in exchange for his protection. Nothing more. But nothing ever stays simple. In quiet moments and hidden spaces, walls begin to crack. What starts as survival turns into something neither of them planned for… and neither of them is ready to stop. Cyrus is the last to notice. By then, Gianna is no longer the woman who begged him to love her. And this time, she’s not asking for anything.
Lihat lebih banyakNolan was silent for a long moment after Gianna's plea for honesty, his eyes distant, his expression torn. She could see the internal struggle playing out across his face, the desire to protect her warring with the need to share his burdens.Finally, he sighed, his shoulders sagging as if a great weight had settled upon them."My father," he began, his voice low and heavy, "he searched everywhere for a cure. He traveled to the farthest reaches of the earth, consulted with every healer and wise person he could find. But there was no solution to be found."He paused, his eyes meeting Gianna's, a deep sadness in their depths."In his desperation, he even went so far as to marry one of the most powerful witches in the land. He thought her magic could save him, that her powers could break the curse."Gianna's eyes widened, shock rippling through her."Your mother was a witch?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Nolan nodded, a wry smile tugging at the corner of his mouth."Yes,"
The ride back to the palace was smooth and romantic, the carriage swaying gently as they held each other close. Nolan couldn't seem to stop touching her, his hands always finding hers, his lips pressing soft kisses to her hair, her cheeks, her mouth.That night, they made love with a passion and intensity that left Gianna breathless. Nolan worshipped her body like it was a temple, his hands and lips mapping every inch of her skin. He whispered words of love and devotion against her ear, his voice rough with emotion.Afterwards, as they lay tangled together, Nolan joked about wanting to relive their wedding night, to erase the memory of the rogue king and his minions ruining that special moment. Gianna laughed softly and kissed him, silently vowing to make every night feel like a wedding night from now on.The next morning, Gianna woke before Nolan, her mind already racing with thoughts of the curse and the mysterious healer's words. She slipped out of bed quietly, not wanting to dist
Gianna stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the warm cloak around her shoulders. Her heart was racing with anticipation and curiosity, wondering what surprise Nolan had in store for her.When she stepped out of the closet, Nolan was waiting for her. He looked at her with such love and admiration that it took her breath away. Without a word, he swept her into his arms, carrying her bridal style out of their chambers and through the palace corridors.The night air was cool against Gianna's face as they stepped outside. Nolan carried her to a waiting carriage, settling her gently inside before climbing in beside her. The carriage lurched forward, and they began to move through the darkness.As they traveled, the path grew narrower and the trees grew thicker. The moonlight filtered through the branches, casting dappled shadows across their faces. Nolan kept his arms around Gianna, holding her close and pressing soft kisses to her hair, her cheeks, her lips."Where are we going?" Gianna
Gianna watched Nolan's face as she spoke the words."I'm pregnant."For a moment, he just stared at her. His eyes wide, his mouth slightly open. It was like he couldn't quite process what she had just said."You're... pregnant?" he repeated slowly, as if testing the words on his tongue.Gianna nodded. She placed a hand on her stomach, a gesture that was already becoming familiar."Yes," she said softly. "I only found out yesterday. I was going to tell you, but I didn't know how you would react. I was scared that maybe... maybe you wouldn't want to have a child. Not now. Not with everything that's happening."Nolan's shock melted into something else. Something softer. Something that looked almost like awe.He moved toward her, his steps slow and careful, like he was approaching something sacred.When he reached her, he sank to his knees in front of her. His hands came up to rest on her hips, his thumbs brushing gently over her stomach."How long?" he asked, his voice a whisper."Two mo
Nolan felt like the world was crumbling around him.Gianna's threat to hurt herself hung in the air between them, a heavy and terrible thing. He could see the resolve in her eyes, the desperation that drove her to make such a statement.And he knew he couldn't let her follow through.He couldn't be
Gianna woke to an empty bed.The space beside her was cold, the sheets rumpled where Nolan had lain. She sighed heavily and sat up, running a hand through her hair.It was becoming a familiar feeling, waking up alone. Nolan was always gone before she opened her eyes, off attending to some matter of
Iris's voice was urgent and filled with a seriousness that Gianna had never heard before."Heed my warning, Gianna," Iris said, her words coming through the mental connection like a plea. "Stop searching for information about Faes. Stop asking questions. Stop trying to uncover the truth."Gianna fe
Gianna reached her chamber, her entire body trembling with the effort of running and the weight of everything she had just learned.She closed the door quietly behind her and leaned against it, trying to catch her breath. Her heart was still pounding wildly in her chest. Her legs felt weak beneath
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