—- 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
—- Chapter1o Isla’s POV The crisp, clean air of the Swiss Alps hit me the moment I stepped out of the Zurich airport-a shock to my system, washing away the last remnants of my old life. After thirteen hours in the air, I had finally arrived. At the arrivals gate, a tall man was holding … Read more
—- “ISLA!” There was only a dead void, as if she had never existed. Icalled her name for a full hour until my throat was raw. Suddenly, a faint voice crackled to life. Not through the mind-link, but from a one-time use magical communication device. “Stop looking for me, Damien.” Her voice was as cold … Read more
—- Chapter9 Damien’s POV “Alpha,” the Head Elder approached the altar, his face grim. “Isla initiated the Severing Ritual an hour ago.” “She said the Mating Ceremony is off.” “What?” The Elder’s words hit me with the force of a physical blow. “The Severing Ritual?” I grabbed his robes, my voice raw with shock. “What … Read more
—- Damien shot to his feet. “I’m on my way.” He grabbed his jacket and headed for the door. “Nine a.m. tomorrow. Don’t be late,” he commanded without looking back. ”The ceremony will proceed on time.” The moment the door clicked shut, I let the silence settle. Then, I spoke the words into the empty … Read more
—- Chapter8 “T’m not apologizing.” My voice cut through the murmuring crowd. Damien froze. “What did you say?” “T said, Iam not apologizing.” I pointed to a nearby building. “There’s a security memory crystal on that building. It records everything. Shall we review the footage?” The color drained from Seraphina’s face. “No… don’t bother,” she … Read more
—- away. “Isla?” Seraphina called out from inside. “Are you here for herbs too?” “Just passing by.” “Wait, we can leave together,” she called back to Damien. “I’ll be right out.” Ten minutes later, they came out together. “How are the ceremony preparations going?” Seraphina asked innocently. “I hear it’s going to be huge.” “The … Read more
—- Chapter7 I spun around. Damien was standing just outside the balcony door, his eyes like chips of ice. The lingering pain from the energy clash had made me forget-an Alpha’s hearing could cut straight through walls. Thank the Goddess, he hadn’t heard everything. “A healer friend of mine,” I answered calmly , stepping past … Read more