Lahat ng Kabanata ng Orphaned Queen Goddess: Kabanata 161 - Kabanata 170

Dolton POVStanding that close to the edge was foolish—I knew what Tatsuya had warned. But in my mind, I didn’t think she’d actually follow through. There were too many people nearby, too many witnesses who could see her actions. I let myself believe that would keep me safe.That false sense of security was misguided.I’d also convinced myself I’d be fine if something happened. I have a dragon, after all. Sure, I’m not the best at flying—thanks to my hatred of heights—but I thought I’d manage if the situation called for it.I was wrong.

Celine POVI watch as Sebastian and Dolton leave. Tonight—today—is the last day I have to be normal. As normal as I can be, considering who I am. After today, it’s back to being the Queen Goddess, back to proving myself to the elders.After that, I’ll have to do the same for each kingdom. The Fae were easy—they could sense my honesty and feel it. But the others? I’ll be a literal showcase, proving my ability by shifting into each form.I’m not comfortable with it, but I’ll do it. I’ll do whatever it takes if it means stopping the Werewolf King

Celine POVWith a fluid, powerful motion, Jonathan spins us, pressing my back gently against the textured bottom of the pool. The rough surface beneath me contrasts starkly with the silken glide of his skin as he trails fervent kisses along my neck. His movements are deliberate, each touch igniting a spark that travels through me like an electric current.Our minds are linked, a connection that heightens every sensation. His desire washes over me, as vivid and consuming as my own, and I gasp at the intensity of feeling his pleasure as if it were my own.As his lips find the sensitive spot just beneath my gills, I release a soft trill—an unearthly, melodic sound that seems to rise from the very core of my merfolk essence. Jonathan respond

Celine POVAs we left to meet the elders, exhaustion finally took its toll, and I let sleep claim me. The past week had been relentless, and no matter how many times I stirred, the weight of fatigue dragged me back under. Each time I surfaced briefly, I felt the gentle sway of the car and heard the faint murmur of their voices, but nothing they said lingered long enough to matter. It all blurred into the background—a low, endless hum.A chill settled over me, seeping through my skin and sinking into my very bones. Even in my half-aware state, I rubbed my arms over and over, trying to coax warmth into them. I couldn’t tell if I was doing it in my dream or reality; the line between the two felt too thin, too fragile. All I knew was the cold—relentless, biting, and unyielding.I fought to pull myself awake, to escape the growing unease that coiled around me like a predator’s snare. But sleep was merciless, dragging me down deeper and deeper. Flickers of images—shapeless, fragmented—flash

Sebastian POVThis trip was meant to help Celine unlock more of herself, to teach her how to harness her abilities—to shift effortlessly and use magic with confidence. But she’s barely managing to eat, let alone channel energy into anything else.I watch her as she sleeps, her breaths shallow and strained. So much has happened in such a short time, and it’s tearing her apart, pushing her body far past its limits. She’s running on empty, and every moment of rest she gets is merely a fragile reprieve.“It’s a complication,” Dolton murmurs, breaking the heavy silence. His brow furrows as he looks at me. “How do we navigate her need for blood when we return to the Dragon Kingdom full-time?”It’s a question that’s been gnawing at the back of my mind too. Frequent travel to the Vampire Kingdom isn’t just inconvenient—it’s dangerous. The time, energy, and risk it takes aren’t sustainable. But without those trips, where else would she get the blood she needs to survive?“Maybe there’s a spell