All Chapters of The Dark Lord's Mate.: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Aurora froze when she saw the woman standing just a few feet away from her. It was none other than the strange woman who had been punished by King Draven.At first, Aurora had thought Doctor Bella was the most beautiful woman at the party, but this woman had changed that mindset instantly. There was something ethereal about her—something dangerous yet alluring."You still remember me, she-wolf?" the woman said, her lips curling into a smile that could be seen as pleasant to those unaware of the tension between them.Aurora swallowed. "I'm sorry for the punishment that was meted upon y—""I plead with you, do not speak of the punishment," the woman interrupted sharply. "Remembering it only aggravates my anger toward you."Her words carried an unmistakable edge of hatred. Aurora's eyes widened. Had she heard correctly? She shook her head slightly, wondering if there was something wrong with her ears."I'm Asama," the woman continued, her voice dripping with venom. "I think it’s best I i

Aurora felt her breath hitch at Draven’s words and actions. The Vampire King was a blunt man—he had no filter, no restraint, no hesitation in saying exactly what was on his mind.“You’re drunk,” she stated firmly, her eyes locking onto his. “You need to leave until you’re sober enough to be at this party.”Draven smirked, tilting his head as he studied her.“Do I hear concern in your voice?” he mused, his deep voice dripping with amusement. “Could it be that you’re starting to care for me?”Aurora narrowed her eyes but said nothing.Draven continued watching her, his gaze sharp despite his intoxication. “So tell me, what does my dear mother want this time? I assume she sent you?”Aurora hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Your mother, the Vampire Queen, saw how drunk you were when you were with your… human friends. She fears you might let something slip—maybe a secret.”Draven’s smirk vanished. His eyes darkened, irritation flickering through them.“My human friends?” he repeated

Mature Content WarningThe warm water lapped gently around them, but Aurora hardly noticed. Her pulse thundered in her ears, drowning out everything but the steady hum of Draven’s deep, smooth voice."Why are you scared, Aurora?"His words curled around her, making her shiver despite the heat of the water. His arms framed her on either side, trapping her in a cage of warmth and power. The weight of his presence pressed against her back, igniting something dangerous inside her.Aurora swallowed hard, her throat dry. Her entire body trembled, though whether from fear or something else entirely, she wasn’t sure. “Because I am naked,” she admitted in a whisper, her voice barely audible over the rippling water.Draven’s smirk was slow, deliberate, teasing. His piercing gaze never left her as he shifted slightly, closing the last inch of space between them. Her breath hitched when she felt him—solid and unmistakably aroused—against her lower back.His lips brushed against the curve of her n

Matured Content.Aurora spun around swiftly, her eyes locking onto Draven. Her heart pounded in her chest as she realized her mistake—she had let his name slip. How could she have lost? And in a game like this? Of course, she would lose in a game like this. She gasped, her mind reeling with confusion. What was his prize for winning?"I haven't even gone for a swim yet. We came here to swim," she pointed out, hoping to change the subject.Draven smirked, his expression filled with mischief. "You can swim later. The pool isn't going anywhere. There are plenty of days left to swim."Aurora exhaled sharply, her eyes darting toward the water. She wished, just for a moment, that the king would pass out. But she knew that wasn’t going to happen."Where are we going?" she asked hesitantly, watching as he stepped out of the pool.Draven grabbed a towel and began drying himself off, his movements slow and deliberate. Aurora struggled to keep her gaze from wandering, but she couldn’t help it. He

"Thank you for the birthday gift. It looks lovely."Aurora heard King Draven respond to the mysterious woman in the room with him. Her heart clenched. What cardigan were they talking about?She had also made a cardigan for the king.She never expected anyone else to give him such a ridiculous gift for his birthday.Stepping back, she hesitated. There was no way she was going to enter the room now. The king already had a woman with him. The thought sent a sharp sting through her chest.Just as she turned to leave, the door swung open. A woman with long, thick hair stepped out, followed closely by King Draven."The she-wol—""In my chambers, My Star."Draven cut the woman off and, without hesitation, strode toward Aurora. Before she could react, he grabbed her and pulled her into the room, slamming the door shut in Bella’s face.Draven walked to the table, his gaze fixed on Aurora. She stood there, her expression twisted in frustration."You look upset," he remarked, watching her finge