Anastasia’s POVI looked around, the dungeon was now in multiple shades of blue. I successfully made it to the spiritual realm. Dominiko was on his knees hunched over with his hands clinched tightly. It was clear he was feeling whatever pain my physical form was experiencing. Cyrus stood torn between going to me and staying with his king. Their other friend walked around the circle, notebook in hand. Writing down what he seen. My body stayed floating in the air, my eyes were wide open and my mouth slightly parted, and a glowing green cord streamed from the center of my forehead to the body of Reign. It was a peculiar sight I might say myself. My spirit followed the cord over to the sleeping woman, and I gently placed my palm over her head. I closed my eyes and ventured through her dream state.I was no longer in the dungeon, but in the center of a dark forest. When you first looked on, everything seemed normal, but as you continued to look, the trees began to shift. The trees trucks
Anastasia’s POV I held his gaze, pleading with him to understand me. It took him a few seconds to register what I was saying before his eyes displayed understanding. He took a deep breath, but he nodded his head in agreement. “Your majesty, if it’s that dangerous, shouldn’t we hold off on this?” Cyrus asked. “No!” I shouted. I was not gonna waste anymore time here. I needed to get back to my brother. I already lost two years with him, I couldn’t afford to lose more. Also, he agreed already. He would let me leave if I did this. I have to do this! No matter what. “I’m already soul tied to her. The longer I take to complete this ritual, the weaker she becomes. I have to do this.” It wasn’t a lie. The only reason she was calm and no longer looping was because my soul was anchoring her to her place. If I didn’t complete the ritual, she would slowly deteriorate mentally until there was nothing left of her sanity. It wouldn’t kill her, no, but she would be a vegetable. His ey
Anastasia’s POV I tried to ignore Dominiko as I gathered the ingredients I needed for the second phase of this ritual. I would have to enter her mind and find the rope that was triple knotted and sever it. The problem was that I had no idea what that would look like, and I doubt that it would be easy to do. This was gonna be a long day, and the last thing I needed was some over grown male helicoptering me. He had a question for everything! Eventually I was gonna have to shut him up because I’m gonna need to concentrate. “Look, in order for me to do this, I need you to back off okay? All of the questions are driving me crazy!” I snapped. I was never this bold in the past. I honestly don’t know where it’s coming from. His face became tight and fear began to cool my belly. “You know, you’re the first person to talk to me like that?” He looked stunned at his own words. I really needed to stop doing that though. He was, in fact, a king. Of course no one talked to him like tha
Anastasia’s POV Once we were out of their view, with one swift move, Dominiko was lifting me off of my feet and taking me down the hall. I immediately began to protest but none of my hits or twisting was fazing him. My body felt fragile and I felt completely drained. “Why must you fight all of the time, little witch? I can see the state you are in. There’s no need to over exert yourself.” I half expected to see that smug smile, but to my surprise, he was wearing a look of genuine concern. I stilled myself and anxiously waited for him to put me down. The longer he held onto me, my mind began to trail back to this morning. How he held me so close. How close his lips were to mine, and how intoxicating his natural scent was. My heart began to pick up speed and that familiar warmth pooled between my legs. His lips pulled up into a smile and my cheeks grew hot with embarrassment. Well that’s just great! I would be mated to an animal! We arrived at a set of French doors and he
Anastasia’s POV My chest boiled with anger. I didn’t need her pity! And I didn’t have to explain anything to a woman I didn’t even know. I ignored her question. “From now on, please wake me? I’m not comfortable with being touched in my sleep, and I can dress myself.” I stated. It came out much harsher than I intended it to. The old woman bowed her head obediently before she addressed me again. “Yes, my Luna. It won’t happen again.” She slowly lifted her head and pointed towards a dresser. “I’ve stocked the drawers with night clothes, and under clothes.” She walked past me and towards a wardrobe. “You have your day clothes in here,” she stated with a smile as she opened a door. “And there,” she walked over to a door that was off to the side, revealing a walking closet. “All of your outer wear is here as well as accessories and hand bags.” She gently closed the door. “The bathroom is also stocked with everything you may need. Please, take your time. I will be back to
Anastasia’s POV It’s been ages since I felt this comfortable. I didn’t want to open my eyes just yet. It felt like I was cuddled up in mountains of blanket and pillows. I stretched gently and quickly stiffened when I felt something shift underneath me. My eyes shot open. My heart took a nose dive into my stomach when my eyes were met with the side of Dominiko’s face. He was facing me and was sound asleep. His light breaths caressed my eye lashes, and his natural scent wrapped around my lungs. I could feel his strong and steady heart beat pulsating through my chest. I was in a state of both fear and desire. He looked so peaceful in his sleep. He looked younger, and vulnerable. He shifted to his side. I slid off of his chest and onto the bed. Before I could move, he wrapped his huge arms around me. Our faces were now leveled and I had no way of getting away from his grasp. I immediately tried to tap into my power, but was unable to. He must have put the bracelets back on m