All Chapters of Wolf’s Bane and Roses: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“Come on, Felyndra! Come on!” Selene’s yell filled the air. Her knees parted Felyndra’s legs, her eyes fixed on the birth canal. The sun had set, and the child was still stuck. Felyndra’s screams had turned to pants, barely audible, and Selene had peed herself thrice. She knew what was going to happen already. They were deep in the forest, away from the world, and she was the only midwife around.Every whimper and cry that tore from Felyndra's throat cut through my skin like blades.I sprinted to the door when it opened, expecting to see a baby in Selene’s arms, and when I didn’t, I tried to go inside the room and ended up knocking Selene to the ground in her attempt to stop me.My heart sank into my stomach at what I saw. The baby’s legs poke out, their body still inside their body. My heart was wrung at the writhing and groans of Felyndra. She was soaked in blood. My eyes stung, and my knees hit the blood on the floor. My hand reached for the bloody tiny leg. It felt warm against my

The warrior trained as usual but with so much zeal this time around, and as I stared at the sunset, everything felt like vanity. The dream of uniting all werewolf packs under one kingdom felt like a delusion. What if we just live peacefully without wars or boundaries?A long sigh escaped my lips.“You’re afraid, Nightbane.” I mumbled to myself without realising.I now believe the saying is true, “Not all powerful men remain powerful forever. There will come a time when the muscles will weaken and the bones will break.”Mine came quicker than I expected. My wolf is dying, and the only person who could save him lies dead on a bed after childbirth. Heroines don’t die in stories. Some do. But I hope in mine, the heroine won’t die.I tried reaching Auron through our special mindlink, but all my transmissions only hit dead ends. I hoped Bowman hadn’t ordered his sister’s death.Should I just give up? Let Bowman rule?No. My breath hitched in my throat at the thought. I’ve come too far to gi

NIGHTBANESomething faint throbbed against my lips. I stilled, heart in my throat, and listened for it. It was a pulse! I threw my head back, and that was when I saw it. Her eyes fluttered open, lashes wet, but that wasn’t all. Her lips parted and her voice was weak and cracked. “Night…bane,” she said my name!My heart hammered in my chest. Tears flooded my eyes. My canines returned to their position, and I buried my nose in her nape, weeping like a little girl whose crush had returned to her.It felt so unreal. I didn’t bite her. How did she open her eyes? I listened to her pulse, afraid it would disappear the moment I pulled away.“Oh my,” someone gasped at the door. It was Rita.“You’re awake, my girl.” She squealed, voice breaking, and that was when I knew I didn’t hallucinate it. I wasn’t dreaming. It was true. My mate was back.I raised my head. Tears blurred my eyes, and I blinked them away. She just kept blinking and didn’t say another word. She didn’t have to. Opening her eye

NYXORAI didn’t expect fate to smile on me at my lowest.My cheeks heat up, and light returns to my face. I was glad I was patient. I didn’t act rashly. Now that my mother was convinced I was the mother of the alpha king’s child, I just have to let the world believe it too. Besides, no one knew about the breeder. She was a secret. So who would the people believe? Me. The Luna or a woman who they’ve never seen?That aside, I need to find the child’s location, but I can’t leave the castle. Leaving would only raise suspicion. I just hope Anna found the midwives I sent her to scout.I sipped the beauty tea my mother brought and leaned against the chair. It tasted like honey on my tongue even though its original taste was bitter.“The midwives are here.” Anna’s voice cut through the air.I dropped the cup and stood up. As expected, they were where they belonged. On their knees with eyes on the ground.“I am sure my handmaid already briefed you on your way here.” I began, not taking my eyes

NYXORA“It’s such a pity I didn’t get to meet the little one before leaving,” my mother said, her eyes glowing with sadness. She cupped my cheeks and looked into my eyes. “But seeing you happy and healthy is enough for me. I’ll definitely see the little one when he’s grown. Remember, Nyxora, you can come to me or your father whenever you’re in trouble. You don’t have to deal with everything on your own. You’re still the princess of the Fox kingdom. We will forever stand behind you.” She kissed my cheeks and my eyes welled. That was all I needed to hear. But would I still be the Fox princess when my true identity is revealed?“Thank you, mother. I’ll miss you.” I hugged her tightly as if it was the last time I would be privileged to hug her. I inhaled her sweet motherly scent and kept it in one part of my memory. If one day, we become strangers, I would keep her scent and this hug with me as comfort.“The Foxes need me. Take care of yourself, child.”I didn’t have the heart to remain i