adminj —- Chapter16 Isla’s POV Time slowed to a crawl. The glint of silver. The snarl of the attacker. And then, a blur of motion. Ascent I knew better than my own. “Isla!” The word was a desperate prayer as Damien’s body slammed into mine, shielding me. The cursed, wolfsbane-laced blade sank deep into his chest … Read more
—- Chapter15 Isla’s POV “It’s too late,” I said, looking down at Damien, who was still standing before me like a supplicant. “For five years, you never truly loved me,” I began, counting his sins one by one. “You never once brought me a moonstone-the simplest token of affection between mates, and you deemed it … Read more
—- Chapter14. Isla’s POV “T don’t need to save my ex mate.” My voice was crystal clear in the silent hall. The color drained from Damien’s face. “Let’s go,” I said, taking Ethan’s hand and turning to leave. “Wait!” Damien yelled from behind us, his voice cracking with desperation. “Please, just give mea chance!” I … Read more
—- “Is there a problem, Damien?” Ethan asked, his voice calm but with an underlying steel of an Alpha protecting his own. Damien gave a cold laugh. “No problem at all. I’m just curious, when did you find this… replacement?” “Replacement?” I laughed, a cold sound. “Damien, you give yourself far too much credit.” “So … Read more
—- Chapter13 Isla’s POV Two years later. Iwas back in New York. Not for Damien, but for the Global Supernatural Healers’ Summit. This was the pinnacle of my career. “Isla!” Chloe ran over and hugged me. “Goddess, you look amazing!” It was true. I had changed. Two years of research had pushed my abilities to … Read more
—- The Guild was holding a press conference to announce their research findings. And I saw her. She was on stage, dressed in the pristine white robes of a healer, giving a speech. She was confident, elegant, radiant. This was an Isla I had never seen before. After the conference, I pushed through the crowd.” … Read more
—- Chapter12 Damien’s POV An hour later, I burst into the resort. Seraphina was on the bed reading. Her face filled with panic when she saw me. “Damien? What are you-” “The Blood Moon,” I cut her off. “Five years ago.” Her face went white. “What… what are you talking about?” “Who. Saved. Me?” I … Read more
—- There was a gaping, bloody hole in my chest, my life force draining away. “Don’t die…” the Isla in the memory sobbed. “Please, don’t die…” She placed her hands on my chest, and a pure, silver light poured from her palms. It was life energy. The rarest, most precious kind. She was using her … Read more
—- Chapteri1 Damien’s POV The moment the mind-link was severed for good, I knew I had lost her. Completely. Isat in the ruins of my apartment for three days and three nights, surrounded by broken glass, blood- stained floors, and the haunting absence of her scent. On the fourth day, I finally moved. Thad to … Read more
—- Moonlight spilled across the floor like liquid silver. I sat by the window and began to meditate. This was my new life. No Damien. No Seraphina. No suffocating rules. Just me, and my power. As I sank into the peaceful silence, a familiar energy forced its way into my consciousness. “Get back here! NOW!” … Read more