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Adrian's POVConnor had just informed us that King Konstantine was requesting our presence, and Ingrid had just convinced Kayla to eat a little of her meal so I moved to help her up.Helping Kayla out of bed these days had become something I did with more care than I ever imagined I was capable of. I slid an arm behind her back and another beneath her knees, steadying her as she shifted upright with that soft sigh of fatigue she’d been carrying for 2 weeks now. Her skin felt too fragile under my hands, and the weight of her was lighter than it should’ve been. It made my chest ache. Despite the growing baby in her womb, She’d lost some weight—too much of it. And I knew exactly why. Kayla had barely eaten these last two weeks. The stress of everything— Mia's revelations about her family's sacrifice, her nightmares, the weight of a power she never asked for—had carved the brightness out of her, replacing it with shadows. “Careful,” I murmured, tucking my arm more securely around her

Adrian's Pov The heat from the fire was instant, suffocating and it blistered my skin even through my clothes. Thick suffocating Smoke clawed at my lungs, choking me until my eyes were stinging so badly that I could barely see. This might sound odd but the fire was beginning to feel alive as it roared all around me like a beast that was greedy and hungry.I tried hard to focus on my mission as the structure of the roof began to groan, threatening to collapse at any second.I had to find my mate and save her fast! “Kayla!” I shouted, coughing hard. “Kayla, where are you?!” Nothing. No answer... My heart began to pound harder. I stumbled forward, shielding my face, squinting through the haze. The room I had left her in—the place where she had been curled up sleeping peacefully just merely hours ago—was now a complete nightmare of flame and falling beams. “Kayla!” My voice broke with desperation this time. I shoved aside burning debris, ignoring the searing pain on my arms,

Kayla's POV “Wait... Why are you suddenly trying to bribe me to join you? Last time, you tried to kill me and steal my powers. Why the sudden change?” I asked with suspicion.It was very obvious to me that Rogan was desperately trying to switch tactics by appearing in my dream and offering me anything I could possibly want.Because wasn't this the same person who tried to steal my powers or rip my throat out? Now he suddenly wanted to be partners?Something was definitely wrong.I tilted my head and waited for his answer and Rogan's lips curled with disdain.For the first time, Rogan hesitated. His smirk faltered and his eyes narrowed. Then he tilted his head and hissed at me. "Do you really want to know?" He sneered at me.And I scoffed at him, because what type of a stupid question was that?!"Of course I want to know, or else you can forget any idea of a partnership." I pretended to start to walk away like I knew my way around this impossibly dark nightmare."Wait!" Rogan call

Kayla's POV “Watch your fucking tongue!" Adrian growled. But Augustine ignored him, striding closer. “The council was concerned you might have been actually hurt. But seeing you well puts one worry to rest.” He paused, then added, “Though another arises." I frowned. “What do you mean?” He folded his hands behind his back, his expression cold. “The council is now certain that you started the fire yourself. To draw sympathy to yourself, mask all the trouble you have been causing and strengthen your ascension as future Luna.” The air seemed to vanish from the room. “What?” I whispered, hardly able to process it. Adrian shot to his feet, fury radiating off him. “You dare accuse her of this?!” I pressed a trembling hand to my mouth, exhausted, furious, and just utterly fed up with Augustine’s constant attacks. Adrian was fuming now but Augustine ignored him to focus on me. “I have to admit that Setting fire to the Alpha’s chambers to gain sympathy is pretty smart? You reall

Kayla's POV I slowly lowered my hands, staring at Xavier through blurry eyes. And in that moment, something I had never anticipated shifted inside me. I didn’t feel hate or anger at Xavier anymore. I didn’t feel the sharp, burning rage that had fueled me for so long. Adrian had already pulled me out of that darkness. He had helped me heal wounds I thought were permanent scars but Xavier's words had now closed that chapter of my life for good. All I felt now… was pity for the man I used to love. Pity for this broken man kneeling before me, who I now realized had also lost everything he had cared for and desired. I felt Pity for the Alpha who had once been a boy with ambition, with laughter, with dreams. I still remembered him from years ago —the handsome Xavier I had fallen for long ago, before power and cruelty corrupted him. And my heart ached, not with love, but with sadness for what he had become. I sighed, my chest heavy, and whispered, “Stand up Xavier. I don’t hate