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CHAPTER FORTY-ONE

Raven's POV Darian and Valen disappeared shortly after the confrontation in the hall, leaving me alone with our "guest". Celeste didn’t miss a beat. After directing the servants to take her luggage to her guest room, she turned to me with a bright smile—the kind that put my guard up instantly. "I was hoping we could have tea together, Raven," she said, her voice smooth as silk. "Just to discuss a few things, woman to woman." "That’s alright," I replied, keeping my voice neutral. I followed her to a sunlit corner of the dining room. I couldn't help but wonder what her game was. Did she really think Darian would just toss aside a fated mate? That was a life no one in our world would choose. Fated bonds weren't just about romance, they were about the soul. But looking at the confident tilt of her chin, Celeste clearly thought she was the exception to the rule. The kitchen staff brought out a silver kettle and two delicate porcelain cups. Celeste took charge, pouring the tea with a gr

CHAPTER FORTY-TWO

Valen's POV I found Raven in the kitchen, practically slaving away over a cutting board. Her eyes were red and streaming with tears from the onions she was chopping, and I couldn't help it, I burst out laughing at her misery. She looked so pathetic yet so determined that it was almost adorable."Who asked you to do all this?" I asked, leaning against the counter and watching her struggle.She wiped a stray tear with her shoulder, trying not to get onion juice in her eyes. "Nobody asked me. I just wanted to make myself useful. I was starting to feel like a decorative ornament around here."I stepped closer, a teasing smirk on my lips. "There are many other ways to make yourself useful that don’t involve making yourself cry over vegetables, little mate."Raven huffed, throwing a chopped onion piece at me, which I caught easily. "No, I was once used to this kind of work. A few weeks of pampering in this mansion and I’ve become lazy. I need to keep my hands busy.""That was your previous

CHAPTER FORTY-THREE

Raven's POV I had woken up feeling a strange, bubbling excitement. It was like a bundle of nerves had settled in my stomach, a stone waiting for something big to happen. I didn’t know if it was because the sun was out or because I was heading down to breakfast with both my mates, but I felt good.We were in the dining room already and Valen smiled at me as he passed me a cup of tea. It was my favorite unique flavor, the one that smelled like blueberries. I was so excited to taste it.I took two sips. The flavor was perfect—for about three seconds.Then, a searing heat exploded in my gut. It was like someone had poured liquid fire directly into my stomach. I felt the blood drain from my face instantly."Raven?" Valen called my name, but his voice sounded like it was coming from the end of a very long tunnel.My fingers went numb. I lost my grip on the porcelain cup, and it shattered against the floor, spraying tea and shards of white across the rug. My vision went dark at the edges, a

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR

Raven's POVMy mind was spinning. Who was I? Was I still the same Raven, or had I turned into someone else entirely?Panic flared in my chest as I remembered Eva. I hurriedly reached into my mind, searching for that familiar presence. To my massive relief, I felt her—but she was distant, like she was curled up at the far end of a long hallway. I couldn't blame her, we had literally just died. The fact that she was there at all was a miracle."Wolf mage," the quiet female Elder said. Her voice was ominous, cutting through the heavy silence of the room.Everyone looked at her, then back at me, as if I were a ticking time bomb. Elder Fabian stroked his chin, his eyes narrowed in curiosity. "So, is it light or dark?"The woman tilted her head, her gaze fixed on the violet glow still fading from my eyes. "I am fairly certain it is light."I was losing my mind. "What is light and dark?" Darian asked, his voice shaking. I was glad he asked, because I couldn't even find my voice to speak."Th

CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE

Darian's POV Today was the worst day of my life. I’ve faced a lot of dark moments—the weight of a crown I wasn't ready for, the politics of the South, and even the day my father died. But none of those compared to the hollow, icy terror that had gripped me this morning. Standing in that dining room, watching the light fade from Raven’s eyes while I stood there useless... I never wanted to feel that again. That helplessness had turned into a cold, hard resolve. I wasn't going to be merciful. I didn't care that Celeste and I were once close friends. I didn't care that our families had ties going back generations. She had tried to extinguish the soul of my fated mate. Darian. Sage whispered in the back of my mind. My wolf’s voice was uncharacteristically small. She’s fine, right? How about we go check on her again? Just one more time? "I’m sure she’s fine, Sage," I muttered under my breath as I marched through the hallway. "I left her with Valen. He’ll protect her." I was heading tow

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX

Raven's POVIt was actually so cute to watch the Kings make up. Seeing Darian and Valen finally sharing a heartwarming moment was almost as shocking as my hair turning purple. Currently, Valen was looking at me with so much shock, his face still flushed from the hug.A soft knock interrupted the moment, and two staff members entered carrying heavy wooden trays of food. They set them on the low table in the center of the lounge, bowed quickly, and scurried out. The smell of roasted meat and fresh bread filled the room, making my stomach growl.Then, Valen’s face exploded into a smirk. It was a slow, dangerous look that made my heart do a nervous little flip. It was my turn to look unsure."Em..." I started, taking a cautious step back.He lunged for me.I let out a shriek and jumped out of reach, scrambling over the arm of a chair. "Valen! Stay back!""Don't run, little mate," he purred, his eyes dark and playful. "I will chase you, and when I catch you..."He left the sentence open-en

CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN

Raven's POV"We had a past," Darian blurted out.He looked incredibly uncomfortable, shifting in his seat like the cushions had suddenly turned into hot coals. Valen wasn’t helping at all; he was leaning back with a smug expression, letting out random chuckles at Darian’s obvious misery.I gave Darian a long, flat look. Okay? I thought. I wasn't naive. I knew a man like Darian hadn't been waiting around for me to appear especially given how old he is. He was a King, and a handsome one at that. It wasn't the fact that he had been with other people that bothered me, it was that it was Celeste. The thought of her hands on him, or him looking at her the way he looked at me, made my stomach turn.But what was done was done."I’ll be back," I told them. I needed to clear the air, and I needed to see that woman one more time before the trial.I walked out of the lounge but halfway down the hall, I realized I had no idea where she actually was. I spun around, marched back, and kicked the loun

CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT

Valen’s POV Spending time with Raven filled me with a special kind of joy that I still wasn’t quite used to. It was like a constant warmth under my skin. After a bit of back-and-forth, she eventually decided to skip the shower for now and do it after training. Darian, looking like he had nothing better to do with his afternoon, decided to tag along as well. We headed down to the training basement. Raven had changed into a pair of shorts that Goddess knows where she got from. They hugged her sumptuous ass deliciously, and I found myself staring a second too long before I caught Darian’s eye. He was standing off to the side, feet apart and arms crossed, looking like a stern soldier reporting for duty. The sun was already setting, casting long shadows through the open space. It was the perfect time for a workout. "So, what are we doing today?" Raven asked. She looked a little nervous, shifting her weight. "I literally almost died this morning. Shouldn't I be resting?" She looked at

CHAPTER FORTY-NINE

Raven's POV I woke up feeling surprisingly refreshed, despite the chaos of the day before. The first thing I did was head straight for the shower. I had been so exhausted after training that I’d practically collapsed into bed without washing off the grime. As the warm water hit my back, I realized I hadn't heard Valen come upstairs at all last night. I hoped everything was fine and that he hadn't spent the whole night doing something weird.After drying off, I picked out a cream-colored, long flowing gown. It felt light and airy, matching the vibe I wanted to go for today. I twirled in front of the mirror, the hem of the dress fluttering around my ankles. I still wasn't over how amazing it was to have so many pretty clothes at my disposal. It was a far cry from the life I’d lived just a few months ago.I headed downstairs, expecting to see both Kings at the breakfast table. Darian was there, leaning against a chair with a cup of coffee, but Valen was still missing."Morning," I said,

CHAPTER FIFTY

Raven's POV"What?" I breathed, my eyes going wide. "That’s so cool! You are the first mage I’ve ever met."Without really thinking about it, I did an exaggerated, sweeping bow. "It’s an honor, Elder."Elder Kaelith looked entirely unimpressed. Her purple eyes didn't sparkle with the same excitement mine did. They looked tired, like she had carried the weight of those floating lights for a thousand years. "It’s not as cool as you think, Raven. At least, not in my case."I straightened up, my curiosity piqued. "What do you mean?""I am a mage without active magic," she explained, her voice flat. "I only have it innately. I cannot create power from within myself. I need the assistance of charms and relics already infused with magic from sacred mountains to do even the simplest tasks."I blinked owlishly at her, wondering what kind of new mess this was. "I don't understand.""Just as there are wolves who cannot shift into beasts, there are mages who cannot wield magic independently," she

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