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NARINE'S POVOne second I was standing quietly beside Sargis, trying to piece myself back together after Sargis's mother, apparently, was all in my face, bombarding me with questions, completely ignoring her son, and the next she wrapped her hands around mine."Come, dear. Let's have a proper talk," she cooed.And just like that, she pulled me roughly like a woman accustomed to taking what she wanted. My chest squeezed, and I froze up, the cold seized my limbs as she dragged me across the polished floor and into the sterile white of the medical ward.Voices around us dipped to murmurs. Eyes turned on us. Then, just as suddenly, I felt a tug on my other hand.Sargis."Mother," he uttered sternly. "Enough."I couldn't look at either of them. I didn't want to. My heart was thudding too loudly in my ears, and my breathing was uneven." Oh, silly boy." I'm just so excited to meet her since you kept her away from everyone for months. She retorted dismissively."What's your birth moon, dear

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Narine's POVTime moved differently now. Not slower or faster. Just... quieter. The kind of quiet that slipped into my bones like warm water.It had been another two and a half months since everything changed.Since I screamed and found my voice. Since I whispered my thanks over warm milk, and I kissed the inside of silence, and let someone stay beside me.Sargis.We were in a much better place now. Not perfect, but closer. Closer than I'd ever thought possible.I spoke with him now. Freely, when I wanted to. Quietly, when I didn't. He never pushed for more. And I found myself offering him pieces of me just because he made room for them.He kept his promise about his mother, too. Not once had I seen her again, not even in passing. It was like he'd built an entire barrier around me.I'd started leaving the palace, too. Not on my own, not yet, but with Hasmik.She was different.I didn't know what changed or when, but somehow, in the spaces between morning walks and late-night giggles,

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Sargis' POVThe council room was tense with the stench of paranoia and fear. The council members sat around the obsidian table, each wearing a stern expression. And yet... none of them had answers.Because this wasn't just another border skirmish. This wasn't rogue wolves or scattered resistance.This was worse.Laptops with the map open were opened across the table. Red markers dotted the northern borders, each one representing a confirmed incident, packs ambushed, sentinels turned to ash. All orchestrated by vampires. Those bloodsucking demons."They're walking in the fucking sunlight," I snapped, slamming my palm on the table.A grim silence followed."With the help of the witches, they've developed a new kind of glamour, sun-resistance, which allows them to walk in the daylight," Crelan spoke up. "They're also using blood rites and corrupted sigils to cloak vampire scents and shield their nests from our patrols.I folded my arms, the veins in my forearm tightening. "You're certai

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SARGIS POVI maneuvered my way through the grand, echoing hallways of the palace, my footsteps muffled by the expansive carpet that adorned the floor. The intricate patterns danced beneath my feet as I made my way towards my room, lost in my thoughts. I exhaled sharply, a mix of frustration and hope swirling within me. Narine. Her name lingered in my mind like a haunting melody, pulling me back to the day she had first arrived at the palace, so vulnerable and distant from the world she once knew. Reflecting on our journey, I couldn't help but marvel at how far we had come. There had been moments of tension, silence that felt insurmountable, and miscommunications that echoed through our interactions. Yet now, things had improved, though not by any means perfect. But there was a lightness in the air lately. Our conversations had grown more frequent. Narine, once reserved and hesitant, had even begun to take the initiative, sparking discussions that felt like warm sunlight breaking th

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NARINE'S POV"Okay, so first we hit Red Lace, they just launched a new spring collection, and the corsets are to die for. Then we go to Mira's, because girl, you need real jeans that don't hang off your waist. After that, we're hitting Rouge because I swear by their dresses, and if you don't walk out of there looking like an actual goddess, I'll eat my own heels."Hasmik's voice was a relentless stream of enthusiasm, words spilled out of her faster than I could catch them.She spoke with the kind of confidence that made it impossible to argue.I just nodded quietly as we descended the final steps of the palace and crossed the stone courtyard toward the garage.She practically skipped toward the garage where Filipe stood beside the gleaming row of vehicles, polished to a mirror shine beneath the late morning sun. When he saw us approach, he straightened.I trailed behind her. I hadn't left the palace grounds in months. Not since I was taken."Filipe!" Hasmik chirped. "Toss me the keys

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Sargis POVI was halfway through sealing the third decree of the day, my fingers were smudged with wax, when my phone buzzed. The screen lit up and it was a call from Hasmik.I smiled, the tension I didn't realize I'd been holding easing slightly. It had been barely three hours since Narine left, but the quiet already felt like a stretch of eternity. I missed her. Missed the sound of her voice, and the curve of her frownI pressed the phone to my ear. "Hand the phone to her," I ordered, already imagining her reluctant smile."I wish I could, Sargis."There was hesitation in her voice"Cut it out, Hasmik. Not in the mood." I drawled, she was playing one of her usual dramatic games."I'm serious, Sargis. She whispered. "I can't find her. I, I've looked everywhere, but it's like she just vanished."The silence on my end was thunderous.My body locked up so tight I thought I might shatter from the pressure alone."Hasmik..." I muttered slowly, "this isn't funny."Her breath hitched. "You

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Narine's POVI ran.I didn't look back. Not once. Not even when guilt clawed its way up my throat.The streets of the city felt like a different world. People walked in clusters, couples arm in arm, merchants yelling from digital carts, and neon signs blinking. I felt like I'd stepped into a dream where everything moved too fast and I was too slow to catch up.I asked for directions in between dodging stares and catching my breath. "The Snowwolf Pack," I said to a woman who barely looked up from her phone.She blinked, then pointed south. "That's hours away on foot, girl. You'll need transport."I gave her a tight nod and kept walking, even though the realization hit me like a slap.I had no money, phone, or plan.I ducked into alleyways when I needed to breathe. Pushed deeper into the city when I needed to run. And finally, when the ache in my legs turned numb and the buzz of adrenaline gave way to a dull emptiness, I found a fountain at the edge of a plaza and collapsed beside it.T

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Sargis's POVEvery second she wasn't with me scraped another layer off my sanity.I paced the length of the room once more, her lingering scent wrapping around me like a bittersweet memory. The floor-to-ceiling windows loomed above, casting pale moonlight across the cool stone floor, creating shimmering patterns that seemed to taunt my restless movements. Each step felt heavy, as if the very air was charged with an unbearable weight. I couldn't bring myself to sit, my thoughts were a chaotic storm that refused to settle, and each shallow breath I took only deepened the hollow ache in my chest, making it expand a little wider with every fleeting moment. She was gone, and the reality of that truth carved an emptiness in me that echoed through the silence of the room. Hours had slipped away, stretching into a suffocating silence that hung heavily in the air. My heart raced as I felt the weight of the uncertainty pressing down on me. Frustrated, I dragged both hands down my face, feelin

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Narine's POVOne minute I was asleep and the next... I was in the air.Hauled.Not lifted gently or nudged awake.No. Hauled. Like a damn sack of grain.I flailed groggily as panic thrashed through my limbs, as unfamiliar hands gripped under my arms and knees."Hey, hey!" I cried. "Put me down!"The man didn't even flinch. His arms were like steel, and his grip was unrelenting as he moved. I kicked weakly, but it was no use. I hadn't eaten properly, rested, and whatever adrenaline I had was fizzling fast. My voice was a hoarse rasp by the time I was dumped. yes, dumped into the backseat of a black car. The door slammed shut, sealing me inside like a prisoner."What the hell is going on?" I demanded, banging my fist on the tinted glass. "Let me out! This is kidnapping!"The man didn't answer. He rounded the car, training his eyes on me the entire time.When he slid into the driver's seat, the locks clicked automatically. My stomach flipped."I'm sorry, Your Gracious Majesty, please par

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Sargis's POVThe moment my boots hit the pavement, I didn't stop.She was frozen where she stood, the wind tugged at her hair, and her eyes were wide with fear. My heart thundered like a war drum inside my chest as I closed the distance between us until we were mere inches apart.I wrapped her in my arms, relieved.Her body went rigid in surprise, then she sagged against me. I buried my face in her hair, breathed her in, like she was the oxygen I'd been denied for too long. I cradled the back of her head while the other roamed gently down her spine."You're okay!" I murmured roughly. My fingers ghosted along her arms, her back, her sides.. everywhere I could reach without making her flinch. "Did anyone hurt you? Did you eat? Are you..." My voice cracked, and I shut my eyes for a beat. "Fuck, Narine..."I held her back a little so I could see her face.She tried to speak, but I shook my head, gently but firmly."Not now," I whispered. "We'll ta

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