"Rissa, wear this," Veldrin said, his voice pulling me from the warm fog of my son’s breathing. I saw him holding out a simple, long dress.Before I took the dress, I gently pressed the baby closer against my chest. The little man’s fingers briefly clenched around mine, so tiny yet confident, and my heart nearly burst with love. After gently placing her into his crib, I dressed quickly, the cloth sliding over skin that felt both foreign and, finally, familiar. When I looked up, Veldrin was closer than I expected. His face looked tired and something like fear. It made my own throat tighten.I smiled at him and patted the cushion beside me. He sat down without fuss and pulled me onto his lap. His arms circled my waist, and the world narrowed until it was only the two of us and our son.Then a strange thought pinched at the edge of my mind, and I pulled back far enough to meet his eyes. The panic I had been carrying must have shown on my face because he asked gently, “Are you all r
Then I turned and followed Kyrex out of the room, quietly closing the door behind us.The living room felt colder and emptier somehow, but at least peace was back. Kyrex stood by the window, his massive figure glowing faintly in the sunlight.He didn’t speak, just stared outside.“You’re worried too, huh?” I said, sitting down on the soft couch. ‘She’s strong,’ he finally replied. ‘But her power is unstable. The silver energy around her... it wasn’t ordinary. Something ancient touched her.’“Ancient?” I frowned. “You mean like the Moon’s blessing?”‘Maybe. Or a curse. Hard to tell yet.’I exhaled, rubbing my temples. “Well, whatever it is, she survived it. That’s what matters.”Kyrex didn’t reply, but I could feel his agreement through our link.My eyes are still fixed on his back as he continues to stare outside, as if he's now watching his prey. "What did Snow tell you about her?" A low growl echoed in the room, making me frown."Don't make any noise, Ky!" My eyes darted to the
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