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Olivias povJust as the officiant began to speak, a sudden gust of wind whipped through the venue, tearing petals from their delicate stems and sending them swirling into the air. My grip on Alexander's hand tightened. Everything else seemed to disappear as a dark shadow loomed overhead.All eyes turned skyward, gasps and murmurs rippling through the crowd. “Dragons!” a panicked voice screamed from the crowd.Three dragons, their scales glinting ominously in the sunlight, descended upon us. Their riders, clad in dark armour, exuded a menacing aura that sent chills down my spine."There she is!" one of them roared, pointing directly at me. Panic set in as I realised they were the figures from my dreams. My heart raced. The leader dismounted, striding towards me with purpose."No!" Alexander shouted, stepping in front of me protectively.The rider smirked, a sinister glint in their eyes. "We have no quarrel with you, Alexander. Hand over Everly's daughter, and no one else needs to get h

Alexander's POV"Gather the men!" Victor's voice broke through the thick fog of my despair. I turned, my heart stuttering as I saw him staggering toward me, bloodied and bruised but alive. His eyes, however, held a resolute fire. "We still have a chance," he said, his face contorting in pain as he clutched his side."Where's Liam?" I asked, a new wave of panic clawing at my chest. I scanned the destroyed garden, my vision blurred, but I found no sign of my son.Victor limped closer, placing a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "He's safe," Victor said between laboured breaths. "Lidia and Ethan took him towards the woods to keep him safe."The tight knot in my chest loosened slightly, but the pain and guilt from losing Olivia and Sarah still eating at me. "We have to go after them," I said, the desperation in my voice clear. "The dragons... they took Olivia and Sarah. I can't—""I know," Victor interrupted, his voice firm yet understanding. "But we need to be smart about this. Charging in

A chill swept through me, making my skin prickle under his gaze. I squared my shoulders, summoning every ounce of courage I had left. "Where is my daughter?" I demanded, my voice steady despite the fear coiling in my chest.King Nicholas took a step closer, his eyes narrowing with cruel delight. "Sarah is safe," he said, his tone dripping with arrogance. "For now."The room seemed to close in around me, my pulse pounding loudly in my ears. "What do you want with her? With us?"Nicholas laughed, a harsh, grating sound that echoed off the stone walls. "Your family has always been a thorn in my side, Olivia. Always meddling, always defying. But now, with you and the girl in my grasp, I can finally secure my power once and for all. And have what was promised to me."I clenched my fists at my sides, my nails digging into my palms. "She’s just a child," I said through gritted teeth. "She has nothing to do with this.""Ah, but you see, that’s where you’re wrong," he said, amusement dancing i

Back in my dimly lit room, I closed the wall softly behind me, the faint sound of the lock clicking into place echoing in the silence. The heavy atmosphere pressed down on me, and worry ate away at my insides as I paced the room. My heart ached, an incessant thud against my ribs that matched the urgency in my footsteps.Time seemed to stretch endlessly, each minute feeling like an eternity. I paced the small confines of my room, every clink and clatter from outside jarring my already frayed nerves. Aura, usually a voice of calm within my mind, was eerily silent.Then, the unexpected sound of my door creaking open splintered the silence. I turned abruptly, my breath catching in my throat. Nicholas stood in the doorway, his cold gaze piercing through me. And behind him—Sarah. Relief washed over me, and I rushed toward her without a second thought."Sarah!" I cried, reaching out, but before I could touch her, a guard stepped in my path, blocking me. His arm was like a steel barrier, unyi

Alexander's POVThe guard’s words slammed into me like a jolt of electricity. I straightened up instantly, my breath catching as hope flickered in the depths of my exhaustion. "Bring her in," he commanded, his voice steadier than I felt.Seconds stretched into an agonising eternity until the door opened again. And in walked a lady. She paused in the doorway, her eyes wide with the weight of her message. Recognition sparked in my mind; she was the one who had guided us out of the treacherous forest. Her presence brought both a rush of hope and an undertow of dread.“Where is Olivia and Sarah!” I demanded. She stepped inside, eyes darting around the room, assessing the situation. Her expression remained solemn as she gravitated toward me, her hands clasped in front of her as if in prayer."Alexander, Victor," she began, her voice a mixture of urgency and sorrow. "My name is Tinsely, and I am bringing news about Olivia and your daughter, Sarah.""Tell us," Victor pressed, the tension i