All Chapters of Mated to Rival Kings: Chapter 31 - Chapter 39

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CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

Raven's POVI looked around the dark, freezing forest again, my heart beating against my ribs. I tried to make sense of the landscape, but the shadows seemed to shift whenever I looked at them too closely. Then, suddenly, everything went still. It was an unnatural silence, as if even the air had stopped moving.A steadily growing light appeared in the distance, cutting through the gloom. As the glow intensified, I saw a woman with long, silver hair walking toward me. She was talking to an older woman who shared the same striking shade of hair. My mind immediately flashed back to Alpha Storm. He had that same weird, silver hair color.Does it mean something? I wondered, shivering despite the lack of wind. Is this a memory? Or am I watching something happening right now somewhere else?As they drew closer, their voices became clear."The Kingdom needs a ruler," the first woman said, her voice sounding like the chime of a bell. "The seat has been empty for too long. It is causing a great

CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

Raven's POV It was past nine in the morning, but the sky had surrendered to a deep, bruised purple that made the world look as dark as six in the evening. A storm was rolling in heavy. Through the walls of the suite, we could hear the mansion staff scurrying about, shutters banging and furniture being moved. This place had stood for centuries, so a bit of wind was nothing new, but the atmosphere felt charged with more than just rain.We all stood up from the rug, the remnants of our pancake breakfast forgotten. Darian stretched his arms over his head. "I’m going to take a bath," he announced."Me too," Valen added immediately.Darian paused, giving him a look of pure, unadulterated disgust. "Excuse me?"Valen shrugged, looking far too casual. "What? We’re both guys, Darian.""The answer is no," Darian said flatly. He turned on his heel and walked toward his room, likely to grab his towel and soaps before Valen could try to follow.Valen watched him go, then dropped back onto the sofa

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

Raven's POVMy heart raced as my eyes closed and I opened up to Darian. Everything else in the room sort of faded away. Darian didn't hesitate. He leaned in, his tongue sliding past my lips to stroke mine with a slow, deliberate confidence.He tasted like the sweet maple syrup from the pancakes, and his breath was hot against my skin. Oh my Goddess! Was this really happening? My brain felt like it was short-circuiting. What was I supposed to do? Where was I supposed to put my hands?Darian seemed to sense my internal panic. He shifted his weight, his large hand sliding up to cup my jaw possessively. His thumb rubbed my cheek in a soothing rhythm even as he kissed me deeper. His tongue moved with a firm, demanding pace that sent shivers racing down my spine and pooling in my lower belly. I found myself pressing back against him, my own tongue tentatively meeting his.In response, he let out a low vibration in his chest and sucked on my lower lip, tugging just enough to make me let out

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

Darian's POVMy wolf, Sage, was pacing circles in the back of my mind, his claws almost digging into my consciousness. He was restless, his fur bristling with a tension I couldn’t explain.Sage, what’s wrong? I asked, trying to maintain my own calm.I don’t know, Sage growled back. I just feel strung tight. Like a bow ready to snap. We should go for a run. Now.I looked out the window. The rain had let up, leaving the world in a grey, dripping gloom, but the air was still heavy. I agreed. Maybe a run through the damp forest would settle us both. The kiss with Raven earlier had left me wanting more than I should. I made it as far as the courtyard when the craziest thing happened. Sage started howling and growling, trying to seize control of my human form. This had almost never happened. We had spent years perfecting our composure, building a wall of discipline that most Alphas couldn't dream of. But now, the wall was crumbling.I grabbed my head, groaning as I fought for dominance. Th

CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

Raven's POV The stern-faced housekeeper appeared in my doorway not long after the door had been kicked in. She didn’t look surprised; clearly, the news of the future Queen in heat had traveled through the mansion like wildfire. It was amazing how the Elders had made themselves scarce the moment chaos erupted. I suppose even ancient, powerful wolves didn't want to be caught in the crossfire of two Alpha Kings losing their minds.My skin was still burning from the inside out. When the housekeeper reached out to help me toward the bathroom, my skin reacted painfully to her touch. Everything felt too much and far too sensitive. I extricated myself from her grip as quickly as I could, stumbling into the lounge bathroom where Rowina had already filled the tub.Rowina must have made the bath extremely cold, because the moment I sank into the water, I let out a breath of relief. The icy chill acted like a shock to my system, damping the fire in my blood just enough so I could finally think s

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

Valen's POVI hated how easily Raven’s heat had stripped me of my dignity. Dominant wolves don't go into heat in the traditional sense, but we suffer a mirror of it that was designed to ensure that the species continues. It was a cruel trick of nature. Submissive wolves are most fertile during these days, so the universe makes them irresistibly drawn to us, and us to them.My hands had begun to heal. The skin was knitting back together, and the bones I’d mangled while trying to rip the silver-flecked iron from the wall were clicking back into place. The healing process always itched, but the discomfort was a welcome distraction from the fire in my groin.I looked over at Darian. He was leaning against the stone wall of his cell, looking far too calm. I secretly envied that composure, but I knew it was all a front. If Darian was feeling even a fraction of the hunger clawing at my insides, he was suffering just as much as I was.I started pacing. Two steps, turn. Two steps, turn. The ra

CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN

Darian's POV "I’ll tell you later," I said, leaning my head back against the cold stone. "I just don't like talking about it. Talking about him when I already feel shitty makes everything feel twice as sad."Valen nodded in understanding. For a moment, the usual fire in his eyes was replaced by something solemn. It felt strange. If you had told me a month ago that I’d be sharing my deepest insecurities with the Northern King in a dungeon, I would have laughed in your face. But here we were.I felt like we had finally gotten somewhere. There was a part of me that wanted to go further, to tell him about the letters from my advisors back in Celeste. They were practically begging me to return to the Southern Kingdom. The political pressure was mounting, and having someone to discuss it with, someone who actually understood the burden of a crown, would have been a relief.But I refrained. I didn't fully trust Valen yet. He was impulsive and possessive. There was nothing stopping him from

CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT

Raven's POV The night air was crisp and cool, a welcome change from the sweltering fever that had ruled my body for the last three days. My heat was finally over, and I felt much better—clear-headed and light. I stayed out late in the beautiful gardens, surrounded by the scent of night-blooming flowers and damp earth.With only the moon providing light, the garden looked like something out of a dream. I knew the Kings were supposed to be released by now, but I felt too lazy to move. I was perfectly content lying on my spread-out blankets, watching the stars.Then, the wind shifted.I caught a scent that didn't belong in this territory. It was the smell of crushed grapes and bitter olives. My heart skipped a beat as I sat up. Gary.I was in total shock. Gary shouldn’t be anywhere near here. I thought he had returned home with his father, Alpha Hilton, days ago.I stood up cautiously and followed the scent toward the edge of the tree line. There, standing in the light, was a large, gol

CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

Raven's POVA crazy warmth was what woke me. For a split second, panic flared in my chest because I thought my heat had returned, that the fire was starting all over again. But as the fog of sleep cleared, I realized it was just a physical weight. Something—or someone—warm was pressed up against me.I blinked my eyes open. The room was slowly brightening with the first rays of dawn, and I realized I was still in the lounge. We must have fallen asleep right there on the sofa. It was amazing; I hadn't stirred once through the entire night.I looked down and nearly laughed. Valen was wrapped around my legs tightly, like a vine seeking a trellis. His head was resting right in my lap, and he looked completely knocked out, his usual sharp features softened by sleep. Then I noticed Darian. He was slumped on my other side, his arm draped loosely and comfortably over Valen’s waist.The sight was so ridiculous that I let out an unintentional little laugh.That was all it took. Both of them woke

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