Chapter 192 By the time the first grey light of dawn crept over Dravengard, two truckloads of warriors, the same men Derek had ridden out with to dismantle Rolf’s pack, came rumbling back through the broken gates. The whole estate still lay in ruins from the night’s battle. Derek sat
Chapter 191 Kira and Claudia hurried down the dimly lit corridor of the restaurant’s back area, the muffled sounds of the battle behind them fading with every stride. Just as they rounded a sharp corner near the kitchen supply racks, the shadows on the wall literally detached themselves. “Look out!”
Chapter 190 “Your Highness, you must get out of here right now!” Connor yelled at the top of his lungs, his voice straining under the immense pressure. He was completely surrounded, kicking and punching as he fought off the creepy shadow shifters that were now pouring through the shattered glass
Chapter 189 Back in Dravengard, the estate grounds were still a chaotic madhouse. Jessica’s wolf was locked jaw to jaw with the Umbra. A short distance away, Kai was sitting exactly where he had landed after Jessica had aggressively shoved him out of harm’s way. The sudden movement had completely
Chapter 188 “Connor! Let her go this instant p> Kira was on her feet in an instant, her heart hammering against her ribs as she stared at the scene. “She’s done nothing to me. I am perfectly fine, Connor. I just let my emotions get the best of me, that
Chapter 187 “What did you just say to me p> Kira’s voice was barely a whisper. She stared at Claudia, her mind spinning so fast she felt slightly dizzy. Claudia nodded slowly, tears now gathering at the corners of her eyes. “It’s true, my Queen.” She drew a breath. “Your
Chapter 186 Braxton had just finished tucking his mother into bed. He drew the curtains carefully and turned off the light before turning to leave the bedroom. His steps slowed when he realised Claudia was not waiting by the door as she usually did whenever he came up here to
Chapter 185 Kai grabbed Jessica’s hand and pulled her down the hall toward his bedroom. “I can’t shift with this injury,” he said, his jaw tight, his crutch thumping awkwardly against the floor with every hurried step. “I need to grab a knife to keep you safe p> Jessica’s heart
Chapter 184 Back in Dravengard, Angelica stepped into Kai’s room with a soft smile, only to find her son already moving. Kai heaved a heavy sigh, pushed himself up off the bed, reached for the crutch propped against the bedside table, and started for the door without so much as
Chapter 183 A few hours later, the convoy of shadows came to a halt deep in enemy territory. Derek crouched at the treeline with his men spread out behind him, all of them cloaked in the dark, watching the camp below. Tents clustered around a dying central fire. A handful
Chapter 182 Jessica stood alone on the balcony, arms folded tight across her chest, staring out into the dark. She had tried to reach Kira three times earlier. Each time, the same flat tone told her the phone was switched off. Of course it was. Her best friend was off
Chapter 181 Later that evening, the strategy room in the palace hummed with quiet tension. Maps covered the large table, marked with red lines and notes. Derek stood at the head, arms crossed, studying the latest intelligence with a deep frown, with Declan at his side, the pair of them
Chapter 180 Olivia sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed in Brian’s private quarters, dressed head to toe in sleek black trousers and a fitted jacket that made her look more like a professional thief than a wife waiting for her husband. An earpod was tucked discreetly in her
Chapter 179 His mother’s eyes darted back toward the door of the house, then returned to him, sharp with fear. “I told you not to come here,” she whispered. “I told you, Brian. You know better than this p> Brian only chuckled. And then, before she could stop him, he
Chapter 178 Kai sat propped up against a mountain of pillows, looking far too pleased with himself for a man who had been knocking on death’s door only days earlier. “Open up,” Jessica said, holding the spoon toward him. “Come on p> Kai grinned, deliberately turning his head at the
Chapter 177 The next morning, soft sunlight filtered into the royal bedroom as Kira and Derek stood near the door, already dressed for the day. Kira wore an elegant outfit suitable for the Queen’s Conference, while Derek looked every inch the king in his dark suit. Kira was all done
Chapter 176 Derek carried her as if she weighed nothing, his arms strong and sure beneath her thighs. His mouth never left hers as he crossed the room, the kiss deep and unhurried now, filled with a quiet surrender that neither had allowed themselves before. He lowered her onto the
Chapter 175 Kira shoved against his chest with both hands, but he might as well have been carved from stone. Derek barely shifted. He simply lifted one hand and planted it flat against the door above her head, trapping her there in the cage of his body, his amber eyes
Chapter 174 The fire crackled low in the grate when Kira knelt before it, the photographs and the note clutched in her hand. She did not let herself look at them again. She had seen quite enough. One by one she fed them into the flames, The paper curled and
Chapter 173 The knife was still raised toward Brian’s throat, steady in Kira’s grip. He had not moved since he stepped back, hands half-lifted, but his eyes were doing something she did not like. Searching hers. Studying her face like he was looking for something buried underneath all that hatred.