Lilly POVI found myself unable to gather my thoughts or figure out what to write while lying in bed.It was a weekend evening, and the week had brought a whirlwind of events that deserved to be recorded.Gazing at my diary, I picked up my pen again, intending to jot down the things I was grateful for, when I heard a loud knock on the door."Who is it?" I called out.Pulling back the curtains, I peeked outside and saw Vincent standing at my door.What brings him here?Our last meeting hadn't ended on a good note.I leaped out of bed and hurried to open the door. When I did, our eyes locked before I stepped aside to let him in."Are you free?" he asked, settling onto the couch."Yeah," I replied, making my way back to bed and covering my diary."I just got invited to an exclusive party with many top Alphas attending. We need to go to secure more soldiers for the pack," he explained."But it's my weekend, sir. I need a break," I countered."Well, there’s no off time when it comes to bei
Jessica PovWith a flick of my wrist, the sword vanished, causing O'Riley to shove his pipe aside, coughing on the now-visible magic.“I am Jessica, a powerful skilled fighter,” I introduced myself, noting the flicker of fear in his eyes. “I know you can lead an army and that you're a better leader than your cousin, which is why I’m here.”“Does Lucian know you’re a skilled fighter?” he asked, returning to his seat.“He doesn’t. I have him under my thumb,” I said, recalling the severed bond between us.In my mind, he remained under my control, and soon he would be mine again.“We share the same ambition: to rule and conquer,” I revealed. “Your cousin commands the army and will not hesitate to kill you if you attempt to seize power.”“But with me at your side, our chances of success increase dramatically,” I concluded, leaning back against the couch.“If our ambitions align, we cannot collaborate. I cannot trust a skilled fighter,” he dismissed with a wave of his hand.I rolled my eyes
Selene POV“Just stay strong, Selene. The baby will be here soon,” the maid reassured me. My body trembled violently, drenched in sweat, and pain coursed through me as if I were being torn apart. The contraction hit me with unparalleled force, causing my life to flash before my eyes.I screamed again, gripping the bed sheets tightly as I struggled to breathe.Suddenly, there was silence, followed by a loud wail.I looked up at the ceiling, relief washing over me.Tears streamed down my face as the maid gently brought the baby from beneath the bed to show me.“Queen. It’s a boy,” she said with kind eyes.With care, she handed the baby to me. I wrapped him in a soft clean cloth and cradled him in my arms.He was peacefully asleep.I placed a gentle kiss on his forehead. A surge of joy enveloped me as I realized that my son was everything I had ever wanted.Just then, the door swung open, and Caspian entered, emotions evident on his face.“You did it,” he said, stepping forward to kiss
Jessica POV A wave of anger washed over me as I saw Caspian enter with Selene on his arm. She looked breathtaking, radiating a newfound confidence. I could sense my parents watching me, and I fought to hide my jealousy and frustration. I began to regret turning her down; had I known she would blossom into this stunning, self-assured woman, I would have never let her slip away.Selene had transformed into an even more beautiful version of herself. Her hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her smile was radiant and sincere. There was a natural elegance in the way she moved, captivating everyone's attention, mine included. I couldn’t believe I let someone so extraordinary go.As I watched her share laughter with Caspian, I recognized the warmth in her voice and the kindness in her eyes—qualities I had previously taken for granted. She had an incredible ability to make others feel comfortable, drawing them in with her genuine charm and interest. It dawned on me how foolish I had been for
Selene POV“My father, the Old man, has been deceiving you all this time to make you submit to me,” Jessica declared.I turned to the Old man, looking into his eyes with shock. I never expected he would betray us.“But I still don’t understand. You gave me a necklace and plan to give one to Selene. If Jessica is truly your daughter, shouldn’t she have received it instead?” Caspian challenged.The Old man sighed and stepped into the center of the field. I noticed a swift change in his eye color.“We need to escape!” I shouted to the others, turning to run as he lifted his staff.The barrier was too strong to break through.The Old man struck the ground with his staff, creating a violent earthquake that knocked everyone, except Jessica, to the ground.“Confronting Jessica is one thing, but taking on a Old man like him is another matter. You need to consider your next moves,” Caspian warned from behind me.I stared at the necklace.If it still holds some power, I could use it to shatter
Selene POVWe found ourselves in the heart of a Underground, sunlight streaming down on us. Vincent and Caspian briefly surveyed our surroundings. "Where are we?" Caspian asked."I'm not sure, but at least we’re safe from them for now," I responded, clearing some brush and settling down. "We need to figure out how to get back to East Coast city." Without saying anything, Vincent moved into the underbrush. "What’s he doing?" I asked Caspian, who was watching him intently."Vincent is a My assassin; he knows this Underground better than anyone. I bet he can figure out where we are," Caspian explained, joining me in silence under the trees. "I'm really glad we escaped. Our baby deserves a safe place to grow up," Caspian said."We need to get back to the East Coast city. I refuse to give birth to a rogue baby," I retorted. Caspian turned to meet my gaze, smiling reassuringly. "We'll make it back to the city. You have nothing to worry about.""We're on the outskirts of East coast, wher