For a moment, silence filled the room, broken only by the sound of the two wolves breathing in unison. Watching them stirred a warm feeling inside me, a strange blend of pride and affection.Even if I wanted to yell, deep down, I was grateful.After everything we’d been through—the danger, the fear, the silence—she was alive. She was safe. And even if she couldn’t hear me yet, I knew she’d return soon.Still, I crossed my arms, muttering, 'I’m happy for you, Ky, but next time, warn me before you turn the room into your personal honeymoon suite.'Kyrex let out a deep rumble that sounded suspiciously like laughter. Snow tilted her head, her eyes glowing softly, before she buried her muzzle into his fur again.I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. However,Suddenly, my heart started beating faster when something crossed my mind.“My son!” I muttered and hurried toward the door. But my steps froze when I heard a low growl from behind.I turned and saw my wolf… and Snow. Her bright bl
'Rissa…? Are you awake? Please speak to me again.'I reached out through our mental link, but there was nothing. No voice. No feeling. Not even the faintest emotion from her end.My chest tightened as I stared at the shimmering silver barrier surrounding her. Its glow was beautiful. But it felt wrong, foreign. The power pulsing from it made my instincts twist uneasily.“Is she awake?” I asked, my voice filled with desperate hope.Both Elder Freya and Remi looked at me as if I’d just shouted something ridiculous.“Not yet—”'Damn it! Did I hear it wrong?' I muttered under my breath and rushed straight to the bed.The moment my fingertips brushed the barrier, it exploded. A silver surge of light blinded me, followed by a shockwave that slammed into my chest. Every nerve in my body screamed from the rejection, but I refused to back away.Behind me, I heard chaos: Remi shouting, Elder Freya gasping, and someone hitting the floor. Whatever power surrounded Rissa, it was volatile. D
I had just laid the baby in his crib when the bedroom door burst open. Ara's face was pale with panic as she rushed toward me."Psst!" I hissed, glaring at her. “Quiet! Or you'll wake up the baby!"She froze mid-step, then lowered her voice, trembling. "Remi... Lady Rissa... something happened to her. Please, you need to check on her!""What?" My stomach dropped. I didn't wait for another word. I ran straight to the main bedroom.The door stood wide open. Suzan was frozen at the edge of the bed, her eyes wide, her mouth slightly open.And then I saw her.My Queen. Lady Larissa.Her body lay motionless on the bed, glowing faintly. A soft, thin, silver light radiated from her skin, wrapping her like a cocoon. She looked peaceful, asleep.For a moment, I couldn't move. My chest tightened, and I had to remind myself to breathe normally."What happened, Suzan?" I managed to ask, stepping closer to the bed. "Why does she suddenly look like that?"Suzan turned her pale face toward me, her vo
Suddenly, my blood began to boil. Without saying a word, I raised my hand.An invisible force gripped Gelael's neck and lifted him into the air. His face turned red, eyes wide in panic, both hands clawing at his throat as if trying to pry off something that wasn't there. His legs kicked wildly, desperate to break free from the unseen grip.Pepper gasped, standing abruptly. "M-Master!" she shouted, her voice trembling. The sound cracked halfway, turning into a choked whisper as she turned toward me with terror in her eyes.I ignored her pleading look. My gaze stayed locked on the man before me, the same man who made my mate's life miserable."Tell me, Gelael," I said coldly. "How do you know Keala Wulfgar? Are you connected to her?""Y-Your Hi-Highness…" he stammered, his voice thin under the weight of my power. "I... I... am not. I didn't relate... I... I didn't know her—"His words choked off as I increased the pressure. I didn't believe him for a second. This man couldn't tell the
Do I feel better? Satisfied? I can't answer that.I don't even know how I feel right now after executing the Wulfgar family.But one thing I'm sure of... I feel the weight on my shoulders lighter.And honestly, I don't care if some of the Wulfgar family were innocent. The execution had to happen. It was a warning to everyone. Betray the king, and the punishment will be death. Simple.It took me a long time to wash the blood off my hands and armor. I didn't want Rissa to wake up and smell it on me. She would be furious. And worried. Mostly worried.When I stepped out of the bathroom, someone knocked gently on the front door."Your Highness," Rowan's voice came through. "Someone is here to see you."I sighed, rubbing the towel over my hair. "Rowan, unless it's an emergency, I just finished killing half a family. I'd like five minutes to breathe.""Uh… yes, sir, but this might be important."I frowned. I didn't remember scheduling any meetings this week. Or ever, actually. "Who?""He
After so many days, I finally managed to sleep in the same room as my son for the first time.However, I only slept briefly before sensing Rowan's presence in the cabin.No one was even trying to wake me up, yet I could feel his anxiety from outside. I opened my eyes, stared at the ceiling for a moment, then turned my head toward the crib beside my bed.My little boy slept peacefully, his tiny chest rising and falling like the gentlest wave. I stood by the crib and brushed my fingers across his warm, soft cheek. My heart ached.He looked so calm, so content, barely even cried anymore... but that only made me feel worse."Rissa…" I whispered softly. "Can you wake up, huh? Our little one is waiting for you. He wants to feel your arms again. Please wake up soon, alright?"I talked to her as if she were beside me, like I always did. Maybe she could hear me. I wanted to believe she could. But she didn't respond, and I couldn't sense his emotions like I usually do.My voice shakes as I w