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Ramon’s POVAs I lie beside Jasmine, the warmth radiating from her becomes almost otherworldly. It’s not just her presence that draws me in; it’s something deeper, an ancient pulse, like a heartbeat echoing through time. Before I realize it, my mind drifts, pulled back again into a vision unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.This is the second time and the experience is more intense than my first vision. I stand in a shimmering forest bathed in silvery light. The air hums with energy, each blade of grass and each leaf glowing faintly, as if alive with their spirit. And then I see her. Athiera.Her form is breathtaking, a massive feline figure with iridescent scales that catch the moonlight, eyes blazing with emerald fire. She regards me with an intensity that pierces through centuries of existence, making me feel both insignificant and chosen at once.“You are not what I expected,” her voice echoes, not with words but with a resonance that settles deep in my bones. I bow my head, a

Ramon’s POVJasmine’s small, shaky smile is more precious to me than any treasure I’ve amassed over my centuries of existence. Her hand resting on my chest feels like a lifeline tethering me to a world I’d long since abandoned, a world where hope, love, and redemption could exist.“I’ve waited lifetimes for you,” I murmur, my voice low but filled with conviction. “Even before I knew you existed, you were the reason I kept going.” Her eyes widen slightly, shimmering with unshed tears. “How can you say that? You’ve barely known me, and I’m... I’m so broken.”I place my hand over hers, holding it gently against my heart. “You’re not broken, Jasmine. You’ve been hurt, yes. But hurt can heal. Scars can fade. And you, you’re not defined by what’s been done to you. You’re stronger than you realize.” Her lip trembles, and she looks away, her voice barely above a whisper. “What if I’m not? What if I can’t be who you think I am?”“Then I’ll stand by you anyway,” I reply without hesitation. “Whe

Ryker’s POVThe days blurred together, each one more infuriating than the last. Jasmine has been gone for nearly three months, and despite every effort I made, she is still out there, hiding like the disobedient little omega she is. My trackers combed every corner of the territory, every rogue hideout, every cave and forest but nothing.I slam my fist on the desk, the force splintering the wood beneath my hand. The trackers flinch but say nothing, their eyes cast downward. I hate their cowardice, their failure. Or is it my own failure I hate more?No. Jasmine is mine. My property, my possession. I am the Alpha. She has no right to run from me. "Try again," I growl, pacing behind the desk. "Check the borders again. Question every rogue you can find. Leave no stone unturned."The lead tracker, Garrett, nods stiffly. "We’ve been through the northern pack lands twice already, Alpha, but we’ll..." Before he finishes, I interrupt him. "Then check the southern ones!" I snap, my voice echoing

Jasmine I may be young but I am not foolish. I know what is good for me and what isn't. Having spent most of my life where no one bothered about my existence and then mated to a scumbag egocentric alpha, I think I have learnt enough about life. Granted, I have been broken by Ryker so much that I even didn't have any hope for myself. However, in the third month of Ryker's continued torture, I started feeling a spark of defiance ignite deep within my soul. At that time, I thought it was my wolf, but I guess it was Athiera, my Ailuranthrope. I somehow got the courage to escape and fell straight into the arms of my second mate, Ramon. He is the sweetest and warmest, being I have ever known. Being a vampire does not thwart his humanity. Maybe it's just because I am his mate that he treats me so well. When I woke up to find myself in Ramon's mansion, I was mortified. But his tender care and understanding has made me feel more at home here than I ever felt in my pack. I do not know what

Jasmine’s POVThe moon feels different tonight. Its light doesn’t just illuminate but it seeps into me, warming parts of my soul I thought would remain cold forever. I walk through the garden, the soft grass cool against my bare feet. For once, my mind is quiet. No echo of Ryker’s harsh voice, no memory of his hands bruising instead of comforting. Just quiet, soft, and soothing, like Ramon's presence.I stop by the pond, my reflection shimmering in the water. I don’t recognize myself. My eyes are brighter, my hair longer and glossier, my skin almost glowing under the moonlight. It’s subtle but undeniable. Something inside me is changing.At first, I thought it was Ramon's protection, his steady patience that allowed me to breathe again. But it’s more than that. There’s a warmth building in my chest, pulsing softly like the rhythm of my heart. It hums when Ramon is near, stronger when he touches me.He’s near now and I can feel it. I glance over my shoulder, catching his silhouette ag