Draco's POV:As I walked out of the disheveled study room, the sound of Veronica's cries reached my ears, drawing me towards the balcony. The sight that greeted me tugged at my heartstrings - Veronica, her face stained with tears, her hands trembling as she clutched onto the balcony railing. Without a moment's hesitation, I approached her and gently tapped her shoulder, causing her to jump in surprise."Veronica," I said softly, my voice filled with concern. "What's wrong?"She turned towards me, her eyes red and puffy. With a mix of relief and desperation, she threw her arms around me, disregarding the fact that her swollen belly was in the way. I wrapped my arms around her, holding her tightly as she sobbed into my shoulder."I'm so sorry, Draco," she managed to say between her sobs. "I didn't mean to shout at you. I was just scared... scared that I might get too absorbed with living in the woods and forget about my existence as a normal human."I held her even closer, my heart achi

Veronica's POV:I held Zoey in my arms, feeling her warmth against my chest as Draco entered the room with a bundle of gifts in his hands. My heart swelled with gratitude for his thoughtfulness, knowing that getting these gifts required him stepping out under the sun."Draco, thank you," I said, my voice filled with appreciation. "These gifts are so thoughtful."He smiled warmly, his eyes gleaming with affection as he placed the gifts on the nearby table. "You deserve every bit of it, Veronica," he replied, his voice filled with sincerity. "You've been through so much, and I want you to know how much I appreciate you."I leaned in to give him a hug. As our arms intertwined, I couldn't help but feel a surge of gratitude for the family we had created, and the strength we had found in each other.But as much as I appreciated the gifts, there was something else on my mind. The desire to resume my training burned within me, a longing to regain my strength and prepare for whatever challenge

"Come on, Veronica, this is the wrong time to raise your voice. Draco is trying to hold you down so you won't become too strong and overthrow him one day. He knows you have a very strong spirit and he's doing everything within his power to make you weak," Gomez hushed.Gomez's words didn't make sense initially but as I began to think it through, it began to dawn on me that Draco was just being overprotective and maybe he didn't want me to become strong like him. I took a deep sigh and nodded, my eyes roaming the sitting room to be sure that Draco wasn't hearing our conversation."Veronica, you know I love you right? And I won't do anything that would hurt you. I just…I just don't like seeing you weak and feeling helpless under Draco's influence," Gomez stretched out his hand.Gomez's words somehow managed to convince me and I took his hands in mine and let him lead me through the dimly lit hallway and out of the house.We stepped out of the house and I silently closed the door, carefu

Veronica's POV:As the footsteps drew nearer, I scrambled to my feet, my heart pounding in my chest. Fear seized every fiber of my being, the sudden intrusion shattering the blissful serenity that had enveloped us moments ago. But before I could make my escape, Gomez's grip tightened around my arm, his fingers digging into my flesh with an unnerving strength."Veronica, my dear," Gomez spoke, his voice laced with a malicious edge. "It seems fate has dealt you a cruel hand today. You are now Armand's captive."My eyes widened in disbelief, my voice caught in my throat. The man I thought I loved, the one who had whispered sweet promises just moments ago, now wore a wicked smile that sent shivers down my spine. Betrayal coursed through me, fueling the desperate need to break free from his grasp."No, Gomez!" I protested, my voice quivering with a mix of fear and disbelief. "This can't be happening! Release me! Gomez, how could you do this? We were together!"His laughter resonated throug

Veronica's POV:As the werewolf lunged toward Zoey and me, a surge of unfamiliar energy coursed through my veins. Time seemed to slow as I felt a profound connection to the primal instincts within me. My eyes, once filled with fear, now blazed with a fiery crimson hue. At that moment, I knew I had tapped into a power I had never before experienced.Before my very eyes, my human form began to shift and contort. With a deep breath, I closed my eyes, surrendering myself to the forces coursing through my body. I felt a peculiar sensation as if an invisible force was pulling and molding my very being. My heart pounded in my chest, matching the erratic rhythm of my breath.Suddenly, my bones began to shift and crack, contorting under the strain of an unknown power. Waves of agony coursed through me, mingling with a strange mix of fear and exhilaration. I tried to understand the inexplicable transformation that was overtaking me, but my thoughts were drowned out by the overwhelming intensity