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The Marked Mate of the Lycan King Chapter 159
Beautiful ChaosThe sun hadn't even started to think about rising when the first cry pierced through the quiet of our bedroom. It was Silas. He had a pair of lungs that could wake the dead, and he was currently using them to demand his breakfast.I groaned and tried to push myself up, but my body felt like it was made of lead. Before I could even get my feet on the floor, I felt a heavy hand gently push me back down."Stay," Demetrius whispered. His voice was thick with sleep, but he was already moving. "I’ve got him. Just stay under the blankets."I watched him in the dim light. He was shirtless, his hair a mess, and his eyes were bloodshot from days of barely sleeping. He walked over to the wooden cradle and scooped Silas up with hands that looked far too large for such a tiny baby."Hush now, little wolf," Demetrius murmured, rocking the boy against his chest. "You're going to wake your sister, and then we're all in trouble."Silas didn't care. He let out another sharp wail. Sure e
The Marked Mate of the Lycan King Chapter 158
Epilogue: The Longest NightThe clock on the wall had been ticking for hours, and it was the only thing I could focus on. Demetrius was pacing. He had been pacing since dinner, his boots making a dull thud against the rug every time he turned a corner."You are going to wear a hole in the floor," I said, leaning back against the pillows."I don't like how you're breathing," he replied, stopping to look at me. "It’s shallow. Should I call Martha again?""I’m fine, Demetrius. I’m just tired. Sit down."He didn't sit. He came over to the bed and put his hand on my forehead. His palm was slightly damp. "You’re warm.""I am carrying two human beings inside me in the middle of a heated room. I am supposed to be warm."I tried to shift my weight, but as soon as I moved, a sharp, cold snap happened deep inside my belly. It wasn't a kick. It felt like a string breaking. A second later, I felt a sudden, warm rush of fluid soaking into the sheets.I froze. My eyes went wide, and I looked down at
The Marked Mate of the Lycan King Chapter 157
THE NEW WORLD The air was cool on the balcony, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth. It was that blue hour of the morning, just before the sun breaks over the horizon. The world was still. For the first time in years, the silence wasn't heavy. It was light.I leaned against the stone railing, wrapping my shawl tighter around my shoulders. My belly was heavy now, a constant, beautiful reminder of the life growing inside.I waited for the familiar prickle in the back of my mind—the sharp edge of the bond that usually hummed with Demetrius’s worry, his protective instincts, or his restless energy. But there was nothing. Just a soft, steady warmth. The fear was gone."You're going to catch a cold out here."I didn't need the bond to know he was there. I heard the click of the glass door and the steady rhythm of his footsteps. A moment later, a heavy cloak was draped over my shoulders, and his large hands settled gently on my waist."The babies wanted to see the sunrise," I said, lea
The Marked Mate of the Lycan King Chapter 156
THE REFLECTIONI stood in front of the tall mirror in the corner of our room. The candles were low, casting long, flickering shadows against the walls. Esmeralda was fast asleep, her breathing a soft, rhythmic lullaby that kept me grounded.I had my shirt off. I usually didn't like looking at myself like this. My body was a mess of history. There was a long, jagged white line across my shoulder from a silver blade ten years ago. There were puncture marks on my ribs from a rogue’s claws. There were burns, scrapes, and dents in my skin that never truly faded, even with my healing.For a long time, I hated these marks. They reminded me of pain. They reminded me of the nights I spent alone in the dirt, wondering if I’d live to see the next sunrise.But tonight, everything felt different.I traced the scar on my chest—the one that sits right over my heart. I remembered the day I got it. I remember thinking that my life was nothing but a series of battles. I thought I was a tool for war, a
The Marked Mate of the Lycan King Chapter 155
THE PREGNANCYThe morning sickness had started as a whisper, but lately, it had become a roar. I stood over the porcelain basin in our washroom, my hands gripping the edges so hard my knuckles were white. The sun was just starting to peek through the heavy curtains of our bedroom, but I had been awake for an hour, fighting my own stomach.I washed my face with cold water, shivering as the droplets hit my skin. I looked in the mirror. My face was pale, but there was a light in my eyes I hadn't seen before. It was a terrifying, beautiful light.I walked back into the bedroom. Demetrius was still asleep, spread out across the bed like a fallen oak tree. He looked so peaceful when he was dreaming. His chest rose and fell in a slow, steady rhythm. I sat on the edge of the mattress, trying not to wake him, but the bed dipped under my weight.He stirred, his hand reaching out instinctively to find the space where I usually lay. When he found it empty, his eyes snapped open."Esme?" he rasped
The Marked Mate of the Lycan King Chapter 154
SIX MONTHS LATERThe sun felt warm on my shoulders as I walked through the main courtyard of the Citadel. Six months ago, this place was a shell of scorched stone and bad memories. Now, I could barely see the grey rock for all the colors.I had insisted on planting jasmine and climbing roses everywhere. If we were going to rebuild, I wanted it to smell like life, not smoke."Careful, Your Majesty!" a young voice chirped.I stepped back just in time as a group of children—three Lycan boys and two human girls—raced past me. They were playing a game that looked like a mix of tag and wrestling. The sound of their laughter echoed off the high walls.I didn't mind. In fact, it was the best sound in the world."They’re getting faster," a deep voice said from behind me.I didn't even have to turn around. I knew the vibration of that voice in my very bones. I felt Demetrius’s arms wrap around my waist, pulling me back against his chest. He rested his chin on my shoulder, his breath warm agains
The Marked Mate of the Lycan King Chapter 115
FINN’S SACRIFICE The air in the throne room was thick with dust and the smell of old tapestries burning. Esmeralda could barely breathe. Her sword felt like it weighed a hundred pounds, her fingers cramped around the hilt. Across the room, the last of the King’s elite guards were circling them lik
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LIGHT AND TRUTHThe first thing I noticed was the silence. It wasn't the heavy, suffocating silence of the tomb I had been living in for years. It was different. It felt light, like the air after a storm has finally passed.I opened my eyes, expecting the familiar burn of the silver in my veins. I
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THE TRAITOR’S END The walk to the throne room felt longer than the walk to the balcony. The palace was louder now. I could hear glass breaking in the lower levels and the heavy thud of boots on stone. The air was thick with the smell of old dust and fresh smoke.Demetrius was breathing hard. Each
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THE TWISTED TRUTHThe sun was high now, turning the inside of the tent into a sweltering oven. I didn't care about the heat. I didn't care about the breakfast Demetrius had left for me on the small stool. I was staring at a piece of parchment that looked different from the others. It was thinner, t
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