Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mated to Rival Kings: Kabanata 101 - Kabanata 110

Darian's POV We moved through the mansion like men possessed, gathering every piece of survival gear we would need for the treacherous trek into Novai. We packed leather bags with dried salted meat, purified water skins, thick travel cloaks for the northern frost, medical wraps, and specialized iron-clad hunting daggers. Before heading out, we stopped by the archive library to pick up the items Elder Kaelith had meticulously prepared for us—the detailed leather map, an enchanted compass that glowed softly in the dark, and two vials of concentrated anti-venom herbs.After a brief farewell to the Elders, my mother, and the other occupants of the mansion, Valen and I stepped out into the not-so-hot afternoon sun.As we walked down the driveway, I looked over and noticed that Valen had a permanent, dark scowl etched onto his handsome face. I lightly nudged his arm with my elbow. "Hey. Stop looking so gloomy, man. Have some positivity. We are going to find her."Valen let out a rough huf

Valen’s POV I had Darian tightly by his arm, but he kept slipping through my wet grip. The thick, foul liquid of the marsh was swirling violently around us, and both our heads were inches from going completely under.I could feel Darian's free hand frantically pushing at my chest, silently telling me to let go of him and save myself.I shook my head almost tearfully, my grip tightening on his arm. I could not leave Darian here to die in the sludge. Raven would be utterly crushed if I came back without him. I could not fail her like this. But what the hell could we even do? Whatever skeletal monstrosity was gripping Darian's leg under the mud was refusing to let go. If we shifted into our large wolf forms right now, our increased body weight would only make us sink and go under ten times quicker.I resorted to desperately pulling with all my physical strength, straining every muscle to keep Darian's head above water.Suddenly, a cold, bony grip slammed around my own right ankle. I ga

Raven's POV Eirene turned around without saying a word, walking briskly ahead and expecting me to follow behind him. My eyes darted around the hallway for any possible escape route before I was forced into a binding ritual with some random stranger and made the Queen of Novai.I was currently pretending to still have lost my memories. If I showed any sign of resistance right now, they would instantly know my mind was intact, and Goddess only knew what much worse things they would do to keep me pliant. I decided the smartest move was to wait for Darian and Valen to show up first, since I knew for a fact they were extremely close by.We eventually entered a large, open-top courtyard room with the pale moonlight spilling in from above. A small group of mages was gathered around the center, all clad in long, flowing robes. The entire atmosphere felt bizarrely somber, like a funeral was about to take place rather than a royal celebration. Sitting in a carved stone chair near the front was

Raven's POV I recognized the tall, imposing figure of Alpha Storm, except he wasn't one-eyed at all anymore. His left eye was open, glowing a vivid, unnatural purple in the dim light.Alpha Storm looked at Malakai, his tone flat. "I came to make sure you didn't hurt my brother."Malakai's jaw tightened in visible anger. "I do not care what your reason is. Leave these lands right now."Alpha Storm blandly muttered, "Whatever," turning on his heel to walk away. He reached back and pulled someone behind him—a shorter figure who was frantically trying to peek around his broad back to see what was happening, though Storm’s size completely dwarfed them.When the person finally managed to step out from behind his shoulder, I gasped out loud, and the girl did the same thing simultaneously.It was Diane!"Diane!" I squealed, running toward her as fast as my gown would allow.She ran forward too, and we collided in a tig

Raven's POV The air in the lounge room was thick, heavy with the scent of us intertwined. Darian’s broad shoulders blocked out the light, while Valen sat on the rug at my feet, his back leaning against the cushions.I could feel them. Not just their presence, but the pull between them. It had been simmering for hours—a subtle shift in the way Darian’s gaze lingered on the curve of Valen’s neck, or how Valen would lean into Darian’s space just a fraction too far. As their mate, I felt it in my own blood, a craving not just for them individually, but for the three of us to collide."You're staring, Raven," Darian murmured, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through the sofa and into my thighs."I'm observing," I whispered, my voice breathy. I reached out, my fingers grazing the nape of Darian’s neck while my other hand slid down to tangle in Valen’s hair. "The tension in this room is enough to snap a bone. Why are you both pretending?"V