NYX'S POV.I slowly opened my eyes, feeling disoriented as I tried to figure out where I was. The last thing I remembered was being in that cold and damp cell, chained up and left to rot. But now, I found myself lying on a soft, comfortable bed in a room that was entirely white. The walls, the ceiling, the curtains, and even the floor were white. It was almost too bright for me to bear, but at the same time, it was calming.I felt good, better than I had in a long time. There were few pains and sore regions, and I could stretch my body without any restriction. My head felt clear, and my thoughts were no longer foggy. I couldn't remember the last time I had felt this way. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, relishing in the feeling of being free from the cell.I tried to sit up, but as I moved, I noticed the sharp sting of pain in my wrists and ankles. I looked down and saw that they were bandaged, and I could see the outline of a healing spell on them. I ran my fingers over the b

ATLAS'S POV. As Riley returned with the thermometer, Nyx greeted him with a smile, and I could feel a stab of jealousy pierce my heart. They began to chat amicably again, and I listened in, my eyes trained on them.As I watched Nyx and Riley chat away, my jealousy raged within me like a wildfire. I couldn't believe how at ease they were with each other, and every word Riley spoke to her was like a dagger to my heart. I tried to keep a calm exterior, but inside I was seething with anger and insecurity.I wanted nothing more than to storm over there and demand that Riley leave Nyx alone, but I knew that wasn't an option. He was her doctor, and I couldn't risk putting her health in jeopardy by causing a scene.But that didn't stop me from imagining all the things I could do to him if he wasn't under the guise of professional responsibility. I imagined myself punching him square in the jaw, watching him crumble to the ground as I towered over him, triumphant in my victory.It was a dange

NYX'S POVDespite the fact that I found her so endearing, I didn't want anything to do with her, considering the circumstances. I couldn't afford afford get I to Atlas's trap once again and have him treat me like he did last time. The stales were higher in this condition, considering that it was his daughter who he must cherish so dearly. Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching and I tensed up. The door creaked open, and a tall, muscular figure stepped inside. It was one of the guards, a man I recognized from previous encounters. He scanned the room suspiciously, looking for any signs of trouble.He had a stern, chiseled face with a prominent jawline. His eyes were a deep shade of brown, almost black, and they scanned the room with a cautious, vigilant look. He had a buzz cut and his skin was tanned, as if he spent most of his time outdoors. He wore a navy blue uniform with a badge on the front pocket that read "Alpha's Guard." His posture was upright and alert, and his broad should

AURORA'S POVAs I lay in my bed, tossing and turning, my thoughts kept going back to Nyx. I wanted to see her. So, with a racing heart, I decided to sneak out of my room and check on her.I carefully got out of bed, trying not to make any noise as I tiptoed towards the door.The floorboards creaked as I stepped on them, and I froze, listening for any sign that someone had woken up.After a few tense moments, I breathed a sigh of relief and continued down the hallway, taking care to avoid the creaky floorboards. Every step felt like an eternity, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. My dad wouldn't find it funny if he caught me.Tiptoeing closer, I could hear the sound of soft murmurs coming from within the room. The door was slightly ajar, and I pushed it.The moment I entered Nyx's new room, my eyes immediately fell on her fragile figure lying in bed. Her body was wrapped in bandages, and her face was covered in bruises. My heart raced as I wondered what could have happened

ATLAS POVI woke up to a new day, but I could already feel the anxiety creeping in. I knew what was coming, and it was something I had been dreading for a while now. I tried to shake off the feeling and focus on my daily routine, but my mind remained unsettled.As I went about my day, I found myself getting easily distracted during conversations with people.I couldn't help but think about the looming full moon and what it would bring. It was a time when my wolf was heightened and at war with the vampire side of me.I was not like any other werewolf. Instead of turning into a regular wolf during the full moon, I transformed into a vampiric lycan. This creature was stronger than both werewolves and vampires combined, and it only sought blood and destruction. This was how I had killed my former Luna, Aurora's mother, and I had lived with that guilt in my conscience ever since.I had never meant to harm anyone, but the bloodlust that consumed me during the full moon was too much to bear