MasukAurora’s POVI woke up just as the sunlight began to stream in through the window.I felt a lot stronger. In fact, I felt weirdly more energetic.I closed my eyes briefly as I sat up, pinpointing the energy coursing through me. My True Luna essence felt different. Where it had been like a stream, slow and steady, now it began to course faster, still a steady current but one much more heavier.My brows furrowed slightly.Could it be that my actions somehow had an effect on the binds that were placed on me?Of course, I had no idea how to voice this thought and simply focused on the fact that my energy had fully recovered.I felt a joy that had not been there last night.My lips curled up into a soft smile i didnt even notice.Though I was confused about the turn of events I wasn’t going to look a gift horse in the mouth and complain about it.Still, I intended on seeing Elder Miriam today, to say goodbye after everything had happened.5 hours to go.An hour later, I glanced around the
Alaric’s POVBut Zephyr was, of course, not going to dare. Instead, he stepped back, giving me a challenging look.“We shall see if you can hold up to your word, Alpha Alaric,” He said, then he turned away and disappeared down the hall, movements swift.I sneered, turning to return to my study.I dared not step into the master bedroom, not since everything had happened.I couldn't even look at the spaces where Aurora’s things had occupied before Seraphina came along.Even now, with her identity exposed as Rosalie Blackwood and several instances of cleaning and clearing out belongings, new items belonging to that witch still surfaced, making my chest tight each time I spotted them.Rosalie Blackwood had been intent on worming her way into my life and she had truly succeeded.I regretted it deeply.I walked into my study, glancing at the makeshift bed I had the head maid set up last night, and then at the desk full of paperwork, reports and letters passed between myself, Alpha Eric and
Alaric’s POVHer indifference hurt a lot more than anything else ever could. Even though I could see it was all an act, I still knew that I had caused this.And fuck, that was a hard pill to swallow.My words seemed to have garnered a bit of a reaction.Though her back was to me, the tremor through the mate bond did not lie.When she spoke, her voice was hoarse.“A lot has happened. It cannot,” she paused, and I heard her audible inhale and exhale, ‘it cannot be taken back. Not now. Accept this once and for all, Alaric. There’s nothing that you can do to change it.”My jaw tightened, and my hands clenched into fists.I felt like the air had been knocked out of me again.And what was worse, I had heard the exhaustion in her voice, the plain tiredness.I wasn't sure if she was merely physically exhausted but I was not intent on putting more pressure on her.I still had 12 hours left.Once daylight broke, I promised myself. Even if it meant finding a way to keep her in the mansion, I wou
Aurora’s POV“I’ll need to think about it,” I said, my voice low.“Do. It would not be impossible for me, but I have a feeling the battle would be hard won if I go it alone,” Elder Miriam replied. Then she paused. “Ah, kt seems the Alpha has returned.”Immediately she said that, the door swung open, revealing two tall figures standing at the doorway.Elder Miriam waved her hand and dispelled the soundproofing barrier, before rising to her feet.“Alpha Alaric,” she greeted, and Lyra chorused as well.Alaric nodded, but his eyes were fixed on me.“Elder Miriam, how is she?” he asked.Beside him, stood Zephyr, whose gaze was also locked onto me.I felt a touch of awkwardness, yet also relief.“Oh, she’s fine. Nothing that a little bit of rest will not fix.”Elder Miriam stood, turning to me with a slight nod.Think about it, her eyes seemed to say.I nodded back, then smiled at Lyra. I had to find a way to appreciate her. Though times had been a little rough on me these days, her presenc
Aurora’s POV“Calm enough yet, child?” Elder Miriam asked with a raised brow. “You do realize you practically brought the Alpha back from the brink of death with those reckless moves of yours.”“I did what I had to,” I insisted. Meanwhile my mind raced.Two days, then that meant– today was the day of the divorce finalization.I glanced at the clock, seeing it was a few minutes past midnight, and relief struck me.I still had about 12 hours to go.Enough time for me to sort out everything.“Well,” Lyra spoke up, finally stepping back from my bedside. “You are fine. Mostly. Your blood pressure is quite high, though I reckon all that would clm down in a couple of hours. Any headaches?” She asked me.“More like a deep body ache,” I responded with. Then I turned to Elder Miriam again with another barrage of questions to ask. “Elder Miriam, what happened while I was out?”That was when I learnt everything.Elder Miriam took the seat that Asher had occupied beside me.“For one, Rosalie
Aurora's POVThump. Thump, thump.The repeated sounds of my heartbeat at the base of my throat did not shatter the peace but lent to it.My brow furrowed slightly as I continued to breathe, with warmth spreading through my body.A faint scent of marigolds, something I could easily recognize but had not smelt for a long time, wafted past my nostrils.“Had enough rest, Alora?”My eyes snapped open at the sound of that voice and my body, though previously strengthless, had become instantly energized. I rushed to my feet, the robes I was wearing swaying over my feet.“Sorry, Master,” I found myself saying, but in my heart I was confused. Where was I?The sunlight was blinding, I realized. And I had been laying down to rest under the shade of a tree. But now, my eyes were drawn to a castle in the distance.Something stirred in my gut.Where was I?How had I gotten here?‘We have been here before,’ Amber’s voice rang through the mindlink. ‘You simply forgot.’What?“Snap back to reality,
Aurora’s POVThe noise had dulled to a low, almost silent hum, and I heard an intake of breaths around me at my words.I kept my tone at a low, normal volume, I swore by the Goddess. But it was clear to me that everyone had their ears peeled, waiting to hear every single word that left our lips rig
Aurora’s POVAssault?That word nearly made me want to laugh, because I could see the way her eyes darted towards me, a flickering, nearly dismissable action.If it were any other person, I would have defended them and ensured they got justice. But here I could tell she was simply trying to make a
Aurora’s POVThe effect on Seraphina was sudden. She blinked once, twice, then her eyes reddened, and so did her cheeks. She looked embarrassed,and this time I knew it was sincere, because every time Eva hit, she always struck right at the heart.I had to admit though, I never expected Eva to come
Aurora’s POVMy heart ached, my mind was a mess, simply from one encounter. Simply from those words that left my son’s mouth, I was once again thrown into the mire, reminding me of the scene before my death in my previous life.I closed my eyes, trying to breathe, trying to pull myself back into th







