Vilkas POV.“No need to bow to me, Vilkas. Please, I thought it was time I came to see you in person, so to speak.” Rhiannon says with a slight chuckle, and I sit back down and wait for her to speak.“As you now know, I was the one who helped rid Xerxes from your mate. She is strong, but she couldn’t face him alone. All her energy was spent protecting your son. That is why I placed her in a coma. Bedelia and I battled him and broke the corruption. Xerxes is now gone and so is his corruption.” I breathe a breath of relief as I smile up at her.“Thank you Goddess. You have no idea how much I appreciate your help with dealing with this. The Dragon Realm will be eternally grateful for all you have done.” She shakes her head at me and sighs as she looks around the tower.“No, that praise should go to Serana and Bedelia. I only helped slightly. But that is not why I am here. You still have a way to go. There are some that don’t wish to see Serana or Cyra on the throne.” I growl at her words

Serana POV.I have been watching those around me, especially after the confrontation with the constipated bitch. I have noticed the people in the palace are wary of me and those who came with me.Lara has been keeping her eye on Emalia and the elders and has her evidence that they are planning to overthrow the throne and take Vilkas by force using drugs. When she told me this, I told Vilkas, and he is now watching and waiting but is being cautious.“Any word from Joel yet?” Lara says as we take a walk in the palace gardens. Cyra has not left my side and I know she is feeling the changes in the surrounding people.“Not, yet. It has been just over a week. I have a feeling they will put their plan in to action very soon. Have you spoken to Hyperion?” I say to her as we watch our surroundings for any listening ears.“Yes, he is ready, and so is Wesley. Just say the word and they will mobilise.” She says, and I nod my head.“We need to a find a way around the stone guardians that are guard

Serana POV.“They are here.” Lara says to me and I smirk as I stand and walk through the palace towards the front door. Hearing roars and screams as I walk through the door.The pounding of feet on the ground and growls coming from the werewolves, Lycans, and vampires that march forward in formation. I hold my head that little bit higher as I look out over the crowd of dragons as they look on in curiosity and some holding fear and panic.“Some of these dragons only want peace.” Lara says to me from the side as Vilkas and his parents stand on the other side of me.“Majesty, we are here at your command,” Wesley says as he bows to me and the troops all follow his lead. I nod at him. When a commotion is heard coming from the dragons.“Move aside, out of our way.” I look at the elders as they push their way through the crowds to stand at the bottom of the palace steps.“What is the meaning of this? We demand an answer at once.” I smile at him. This old fool will pay for this treachery.“I’

Serana POV.“You Lycan whore.” I’m trapped as I watch everything. I relive everything he did to me. I watch as he takes me roughly on his bed back in the palace. I shake my head as I scream in pain at what I’m watching.I can’t move. I’m rooted to my spot as I watch everything unfold. I sink to the floor and rock back and forth to soothe myself. I can’t even look away or close my eyes. It is like I’m being forced to watch this all over again.I claw at my face as I scream out. When I feel it, pain. Being thrown down the stairs and dragged mercilessly into the kitchen and my head thrown into the sink full of water. My lungs burn as I watch this.“It’s not real. It’s not real. It’s not real.” I clutch my head as I rock. When I scream again. I watch him mark Starci and I choke as I gasp for breath.“Serana, fight it.” A voice sounds so distance. I feel my insides being torn apart. My head feels like it will explode. I pull at my hair.The images change and morph, and I feel sick. I vomit

Serana POV.I wake up again and look around the room. This is not happening.“Serana, stay calm. I will explain what I know.” That voice in my head, I know that voice. But how?“I know your voice. For some reason, I know you won’t lie to me. I think I trust you.” I say, and she chuckles.“Well, I would hope so. I have been with you for a very long time. My name is Bedelia and I am your phoenix. You are Queen Serana Bastien. Your mother was Queen Marcia Bastien and your father was King Ronan Bastien, both of the Phoenix Kingdom.” I blink rapidly as I look at the wall. What?“No, that can’t be right. I’m a human, aren’t I?” I ask in complete bafflement.“No silly, you are a phoenix. You also have a daughter called Cyra, and we are expecting a son. Your mate is King Vilkas of the Dragon Realm.” Again, what?“I know this is a lot to take in and I won’t push you to believe me. Know this, I would never lie to you. You can trust me,” she says, and I gulp down the knot in my dry throat.“Why