All Chapters of Burned by My Ex, Reborn as His King's Mate : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Seraphina's POVThe rhythmic click of my stilettos echoed through the grand hall as I ascended the stairs, each step carrying me closer to my destiny. Today would be etched into history—the day I finally claimed the mate the Moon Goddess had chosen for me.And there he stood.Darius Harlow—heir to the Blue Ridge Pack, my childhood friend, my first love, and soon, my eternal mate. Dressed in a black tuxedo that hugged his powerful frame, he watched me with an intensity that stole my breath. His emerald-green eyes, the most mesmerizing shade I'd ever seen, locked onto mine, unblinking.A rush of warmth spread through my chest. After ten years of sacrifices—pouring my wealth, strength, and soul into securing his place as heir—this moment made every struggle worth it.As I reached for his outstretched hand, a jolt of electricity surged through my fingertips, racing straight to my heart. The mate bond flared to life between us, fierce and undeniable.He's mine.And I'm his.Finally."You'r

Seraphina's POVThose emerald eyes that had once made my pulse race now only stirred revulsion. His touch? A brand of betrayal I would never forget."You don't own me, Darius," I said, my voice glacial. "The rejection stands.""Like hell it does!" His roar shook the crystal chandeliers above us. The scent of his rage—burnt cedar and lightning—filled the space between us.I didn't flinch. "You made your choice when you brought her into our lives. Did you really think I would just... wait around like some pathetic omega?"His expression shifted—that calculated softening I knew too well. The same look he'd worn while whispering sweet nothings before the gasoline soaked my wedding gown."I had no choice, Sera," he murmured, reaching for me. "She was my second-chance mate. The bond—""Then keep your bond." I stepped back, my wolf snarling. "Make her your Luna."His golden eyes flashed. "There will never be another Luna but you!"If I hadn't lived through the flames, I might have believed h

Seraphina's POVI closed my eyes, feeling my heart race. He kissed me softly, but it sent a rush of heat through my veins. Amid my fear of Callista's arrival, he suddenly pulled away, his fingers still clenched tightly around my waist."My private room, upstairs," he whispered in a low voice that sent chills down my spine. "Five minutes."Before I could respond, he vanished into the crowd, leaving me frozen, my knees trembling and my lips still warm from his touch. For the Moon Goddess, what had just happened? I must have been losing my mind."Sera! Are you okay?"I snapped out of my daze, Callista's voice breaking through and pulling me back to reality. She ran toward me with genuine concern, the dim light hiding my red face and swollen lips."What did that jerk of a brother of mine do to you? Did he bother you?" she asked angrily. "Kaelos is always like that—thinking he can claim whatever he wants."I shook my head quickly, trying to calm my racing heart. "No, nothing happened. He j