登入Alaric's POVSeeing the look on Aurora's face, I wondered if I had pushed her too far.But it needed to be said.I had long noticed it, the way she always ran out to danger even when it could kill her.Today was just one of those times.And I feared she would continue to do so without thinking.It had not been that way before. It had not been so because she never needed to do all those things herself.The grief of regret was something that was never truly gone.I knew it was because of me. Because of the way she began to lose trust in me, she had to step up to take on more. More duties, more work, and she did it well.But I wanted her to not feel obliged to put herself in danger each and every time.“Alaric,” She spoke with difficulty. I could tell it on her face, sense it in the tone of her voice. “What is this about?”My fingers twitched.‘Just,” I exhaled sharply. “Promise me, Aurora. This has nothing to do with me. It has everything to do with your safety and our son’s. I do not
Aurora’s POVStanding there, I could sense the exhaustion rolling off Alaric in waves.Without thinking I stepped forward, clearing my throat.‘Asher, it’s time to go to sleep. Tomorrow is a big day," I gently coaxed our son.Asher’s eyes dimmed as I began speaking but brightened at the end.“Yes, mom,” he refused. “Goodnight Dad.”With that, he swiftly went up the stairs, footsteps hitting the ground with tiny thuds that made my lips twitch.Alaric raised a brow as soon as he heard the door to Asher's room swing shut ..“A big day? What’s going on tomorrow?”“I told him he could help with the distribution of allocations for the pack tomorrow,” I shrugged. “And he’s going to Elder Miriam to train tomorrow as well. A bit of everything. He’s glad to have a full day instead of playing like his peers.”“He's growing up,” Alaric chuckled slightly. The roughness of his voice was unsurprising.“You must be hungry,” I said. “The ritual isn't for another 5 hours. So a meal and some rest w
Alaric’s POVI walked out of the prison cells with clenched teeth.Another group of rogues, who had come to rescue Rosalie Blackwood. It made me wonder what exactly that watch had done to cause them to be so desperate to rescue her from our clutches that they would sacrifice multiple teams of rogues.“Execute them all,” I ordered Declan with a cold countenance. The air itself seemed to freeze.“Are you sure?” Declan asked, his brows furrowed. “We could try to get some information from them–”“There is no point to it,” I shook my head, pressing my lips thinly. The excitement of the battle had brought a sharp quiet to the entire pack. The longer this went on, the more serious everyone would take this. “Those rogues do not have much information that I would need.”Besides, I thought, after tonight, the blood oath would be undone and Rosalie Blackwood would be executed tomorrow at the earliest light.And then… we would deal the rogues a killing blow.Declan appeared to understand what I w
Aurora’s POV“Fine,” I gestured for both of them to sit.Sylvia tremblingly took her seat across from me. Zephyr hesitated, his eyes focused on Sylvia for a couple of seconds. Eventually he crossed his arms and leaned against the doorway, looking away.I could tell he was upset, and that only fuelled my curiosity to know more.So, who wants to go first?” I asked, gazing between the two of them.Eventually Sylvia spoke, shifting in her seat like an ant on a hot pan.“I am not the disciple of the Priestess of the Kyrian Pack my lady, but… I was once a member of your royal household,” she finally admitted. “My father was trained under your family, to serve you as was generations before him, and I was meant to take his place after.”I didn't feel surprised at all.After a beat I asked, “What happened, that caused you to relocate to the Kyrian Pack?”I could sense this was tied to my family's true fate, and why after all this time, I had only just learnt of my royal bloodline.Sylvia pause
Aurora’s POVThe girl didn't seem bothered by my question, in fact my voice seemed to make her smile tilt higher on her lips.“My name is Sylvia. You may know my teacher, the Priestess of the Kyrian Pack,” she explained. “I just didn't expect to be attacked before I got a chance to see you properly, Mistress.”She said that word again.Mistress.Like it was a matter of fact.It was similar to the reverent way Zephyr said ‘My Lady,’ only that tbis time I didn't feel as confused as I had back when I met Zephyr properly for the first time.It was clear to me now that this girl definitely knew of my Royal bloodline or something to do with it. It was one thing for her to bear such rich and controlled energy, and another for her to call me that, but her obvious familiarity with Zephyr settled it.But the puzzle was… how did she also bear a connection to the Kyrian Pack?I recalled the invitation that Eva had given me on behalf of the Priestess of the Kyrian Pack.And this girl was her disc
Aurora’s POV In the hall, everyone froze. Zephyr and a few of the guards were the first to react. I followed after Zephyr’s back, rushing to keep up with him in stride. “Mom,” Asher was about to head out with me but Lyra stopped him. The noise had not just alerted us in the meeting hall, but had also alerted most of the pack. “Luna,” it was Beta Declan I found first and I ran up to him, tapping his shoulder. He whirled around and upon seeing me, spoke. “What’s going on?” I asked. It didn’t look like there was any chaos around us, instead everyone stared at each other bewildered. “It’s some rogues again,” Beta Declan’s face went grim. My heart skipped a beat, and I clenched my hands tightly into fists. “They tried to attack again?” I asked, my breath catching. “No, they tried to sneak in, but were caught—“ “Beta, there is trouble!” It was a guard rushing towards us, his face pale. “We need a medical team. There are many injured.” I spoke uo before anyone else could. “Wher
Aurora’s POVThe next morning, as soon as I finished dressing up, I got a knock on the door. To my surprise, as soon as I opened the door, I saw a guard, bearing the crest of the Council.My heart skipped a beat but I tried my best to remain calm. Why was the Council coming to me?The Elders and I
Aurora’s POVShe had started again.I looked at her carefully crafted mask, seeing it slip a little. Since Lyra started talking, she had paled more and more and her grip on my husband’s arm had gotten tighter and tighter by the second.Now, even Alaric looked uncomfortable, as her nails dug into hi
Aurora’s POVI didn't know what Seraphina was going to do next, nor did I expect to hear a heavy, long sigh, like air being forced out of a balloon.“You,” Seraphina’s voice was now weak. “I will regret this.”“Oh I think I will,” Lyra hummed. “I regret not being able to punch you in the face right
Aurora’s POVI glanced at Eva whose lips twitched. But upon meeting my gaze she adopted a look of mocking and mild grievance.“What? Don't tell me you’re upset with me, Luna Aurora?” She snorted then and took a swig of wine like she was in a bar instead of such an event.“You spoke enough,” I regar







