11. Eternal Chains

Zenith's POVI stood at the head of the courtyard altar like a king that I was, hands clasped behind my back, expression carved into perfect cool. Only the entire court, elites, generals, council members had gathered, all dressed in their finest, their eyes hungry for the spectacle of their King finally taking a mate. These were all the people I preferred to be at my mating ceremony, instead of it being public. It would be announced to the public later that their King had taken a mate.The courtyard was bathed in soft golden light that did nothing to warm the chill in my veins, because all I could focus on was the faint, traitorous pull in my chest. The damned bond, that cursed golden thread that refused to let me be at peace. At least my wolf was at peace, swelling with pride that we were about to make our mate ours, but my case was something else.The music started suddenly and the massive glass doors at the far end of the path opened.I unclasped my hands and stood straight as Sil

12. Eternal Chains II

Silas’s POV The silence felt suffocating, as if it was waiting for me to make the wrong move so it could pounce on me and dry out my soul. My throat felt dry, and I dared not look up at the King. I could feel him glaring at me already. But he couldn't blame me could he? I was basically being asked if I wanted to be bounded to him eternally. And I knew what that was for me. And indeed, I also knew, that whether I said yes or no, there was still no way out. So I took a deep breath, accepting my fate. A tear slipped down my cheek as I raised my head to look at the King through the hazy view of the veil. After a painfully long pause, my voice finally came out, barely a whisper. “Yes…” “Speak louder,” he snapped sharply, making me flinch hard, my shoulders jerking as if he had struck me. The bouquet trembled violently in my free hand, and my throat felt tight, but I forced the word out again, clearer this time. “Yes.” I noticed as the priestess’s eyes flickered back and forth

13. Too Fragile to Matter

Silas's PovEverything felt distant at first, as if I was under water. Then my consciousness started coming back in fragments, like pieces of broken glass trying to reassemble themselves, the heavy weight of my own body pressing into soft sheets. Once again, I didn’t want to wake up, but slowly, the muffled sounds grew clearer, until one voice cut through the haze.“Your Highness… Your Highness, can you hear me? Are you awake?”Your Highness?The title echoed strangely in my mind. It felt wrong and surreal, like it belonged to someone else, someone important, someone wanted. Not me.I refused to believe it was directed at me until my vision finally cleared and I saw the face of a woman leaning over me, a Beta to be precise. She had sharp, professional features and kind but cautious eyes. I thought I had seen her before, but the memory was blurry. She gave me a small, relieved smile. “I’m glad you’re awake. Can you sit up for me?”I managed a weak nod and regretted it immediately. My

14. Dangerous Kindness.

Silas's PovA few days had passed since the wedding night, or at least I thought it was a few days. At some point I had stopped counting the days in this captivity, I'd sent most of my time confined to this room, rarely allowed to wander far without guards following my every step like a damn shadow. To put it briefly, I was in a luxurious, beautiful cage. Every morning, servants delivered trays of carefully prepared meals following Dr Joana's instructions. The foods mainly contained fresh fruits, herbal teas, and soft proteins meant to rebuild my weakened body. Most times I would force myself to eat even when nothing had taste. The new medication always arrived promptly, theyr were small white pills that I swallowed without complaint, hoping they would do what Dr Joana promised. And when I am finally recovered, I would be useful to him. Useful.That word haunted me more than anything else.Today was another day, as always. I had just finished taking my bath and was currently puttin

15. Restless

“Welcome back, Your Majesty.” A servant’s voice welcomed me as I strode through the main entrance of the palace. I barely acknowledged her presence, and continued walking without slowing down. I sighed in exhaustion as I made my way to the Royal wing, my body aching with exhaustion due to back-to-back meetings with the council. At some point, it had drained all the little patience I had left. On top of that, the media had been relentless, I couldn't even remember the amount of time they'd reached out to me, requesting for interviews, photos, and public appearances with my newly mated Omega. They wanted to see the face of the person who had finally “tamed” the Lycan King. Tamed. I wanted to laugh. They said it like I was some kind of beast that was now 'tamed’ by an Omega. It was ridiculous. Let them wait. I didn’t give a damn about their whims or the public’s curiosity. Silas would be shown when I decided it was time. I climbed the grand staircase and glanced at my wristwatch,

16. A Stolen Moment of Peace

Silas's PovMy head throbbed as I slowly opened my eyes. For a moment, everything felt disoriented, I could feel the soft sheets beneath me and the familiar weight of the blanket, which made me frown. I sat up immediately and looked around, I was in my room. But the last thing I remembered was being in Prince Zira’s room, watching the movie quietly beside him and drinking the juice he had given to me. Did he bring me back here?The thought sent a fresh wave of dread through my stomach. What if someone had seen us? What if one of the guards reported it to the King? The idea of him finding out I had spent hours alone with his brother made my heart race with a fear so sharp it almost hurt. I didn’t know I would spend that long in the Prince's room. One movie had turned into two, then three, and the hours had slipped away so easily, wrapped in the surprisingly gentle company of the Prince. Thinking back on it now, a small smile tugged at the corner of my lips despite everything. Hangin