Crysanthi POV When Benji said that there was a freak attack happening, I knew we needed to get there as soon as possible to help. I wasn't going to let those freak destroy a coven on my watch, and I knew Azak felt the same when he abruptly let me go to portal out with Benji. Perhaps because of our newly formed bond he knew I would be able to portal myself to him, which I was able to do. When I got to the open field, Benji was pointing to the hillside where the sounds of a magical battle could be heard. I wasted no time portalling myself over to help the witches fight off the freaks, who were throwing every time of elemental magic they had at them. Exactly where I portalled to a freak was using earth magic to wrap the witches up in the branches of one of the trees, so I immediately overrode their magic to stop the witches from being bound and unable to use their hands to perform their spells. Once I had stopped the earth magic spell, I began to throw my own spells back

Crysanthi POV I woke up that morning aware that today I would jump through the time, space and dimensions continuum. Though I expected it, I was still slightly shocked when the feeling took over my body. As I floated through the continuum I prayed that I would wake in a body that was still good and light. The moment I landed I knew that it wasn't, that I was in fact in a body that had succumbed to the evil it had been raised around. I hoped this jump would be quick as I opened my eyes to have a look at myself. I wasn't sure what to expect as I opened my eyes, but I prayed that my skin hadn't started to turn black like the freaks I had seen the day before. Unfortunately I opened my eyes to find my skin a light grey color with sparkling scales starting to raise up in small patches on the uncovered parts of my skin I could see. I was appalled by the sight, and let out an audible gasp at the sight. The high pitched laughter that came from outside the room sent a burning r

Crysanthi POV The hours dragged on as I laid there in that bed, unable to do anything else. Day turned to night, then back to day, then back to night again. So when I finally felt myself being pulled into the continuum I was elated & allowed myself to go willingly. I landed back in my own body & opened my eyes to find Azak staring down ar me with his gorgeous orange eyes. He brushed a stand of his long blonde hair behind his ear as he smiled down at me, before reaching out a hand to help me up off of the floor. The butterflies that consumed me as his orange eyes twinkled made warmth spread throughout my entire being, causing a giddiness to take over. I giggled as he helped me up and he just smiled sweetly at me. Once I was finally on my feet I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him into me before pressing my lips against his pillow soft ones. I was truly happy to be home again and in the arms of my fated. He kissed me back more eagerly than he ever had. As our tongues danced tog

Crysanthi POV I awoke the next morning anxious to get started on my research, but Azak insisted we go down to the dining room to have breakfast. So, I ate my breakfast quickly but still I had to wait for him to finish his. Though I couldn't put my finger on it, something seemed off about him this morning. I brushed my feelings off as he led the way up to his quarters so I could continue my research. He seemed to be easily aggravated today, so I did my best not to annoy him. I hated walking on eggshells around him, but I figured it was probably for the best. We entered his chambers and I began climbing the iron spiral staircase while he watched me from the bottom floor. When I asked if he was coming, he told me that he would be back to check on me shortly and turned around and left the room. I thought it odd that not only would he not be joining me, but that he would allow me in his quarters alone. Still, I proceeded up the stairs and continued the book I had left off on last night.

Azak POV I retreated back to my chambers after saying goodnight to the Princess. As I entered my chambers fully prepared to head to bed, I couldn't stop myself as my feet carried me to the iron staircase and up to my loft office. Before I knew it, I was sitting there on my knees infront of that old chest. I had no intentions on spending my evening going through those old photographs, but there I was, pulling them out. I pulled out the biggest one, knowing exactly what was in it and how it would break my heart, but still, I did it anyway. I flipped through those old yellowed pages, looking at those black and white photos that showed my beloved belly getting bigger and bigger. Then, there it was. The one of her laying in the bed, holding our little boy. This picture had been the most precious item I had in this palace until recently. These days, the most precious item I had was sleeping just down the hall. I flipped through those old pages, looking at the photos