AMANISA’S POV Unconsciously, I felt every bit of the process. I felt him enter the room which was unlike others that I couldn’t sense due to my condition but with him, even though I wasn’t fully conscious, I could perceive him just like I could sense my heart beating against my ribcage. It was impossible to miss the moment he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into his warmth. There were no tingles and sparks weren’t flying around, but his touch ignited life within me. I found myself fighting the darkness of unconsciousness rather than embracing or chasing it. I perceived the scent of his Royal blood when he bit himself. In fact, the scent of that made me feel more alive and I struggled with pain to escape the state I was in. Lying in his arms, mild conscious and in pain, I anticipated the second he would drop his blood into my mouth. The effect might be bad for me but I knew that I couldn't die like this. He finally brought his bleeding hand to my mouth and instinctively,

AMANISA’S POV This moment will forever be a part of my memory. And trust me, I had a long list of memories that I would never forget. “Do you have a problem with my order, Princess Violet? Will you like to take Amanisa’s place and duties while she represents you in the palace?” King Archie was beginning to rub off on me and for his reaction, the first impression that I had of him had started fading. The shock on Princess Violet’s face made the whole scenario even more memorable. “Of course not, King Archie. I was just saying-” “Let’s discuss more when I return from my Trip, Princess Violet. I have pressing matters to attend to.” Again, King Archie cut off his chosen mate and he turned away from her and beckoned on me to follow him to the Royal chariot that was waiting close to the palace gate. Princess Violet was clearly wondering how I was able to escape death without the antidote that she chose not to provide. I smiled evilly at the Chosen Princess before spinning around…

KING ARCHIE’S POV I shouldn't be here but what could I have done? My usually rigid heart thumped against my usual ribcage as fear coursed through me as if it was my blood. “The future Lycan King shouldn't be scared, Kovan. You have to be strong.” My mother used to say when I was still the crowned Lycan Prince. She was more involved in my training than my father who was always busy with the realm's affairs and fighting his demons. She had made me who I had become but she also forgot to make me love her less. My mother was the only woman, whose life I was scared for. My fear wasn't connected to the spookiness of the Royal Lycan tomb nor was it because of the superstition that was connected to this place. I was frightened that I would find my mother within this tomb… Dead or alive. The reason I sent Amanisa to the other side of the tomb wasn't because I wanted to cover more ground but It was because I needed to get away from her and pull myself together before beginning my search.

KING ARCHIE’S POV“Stay with me, Ama…. Please.”I pleaded because I knew that deep down, I couldn’t bear to lose her. Not now… not when I was searching for my mom who could have lost her life.Whatever happened in the tomb was still unfathomable but one thing was for sure, Amanisa knew more than I thought she would ever know. She used to live in Royal Hills and she was friends with Princess Isidora— the only Royal with an unsealed tomb.Moreover, whatever happened in the tomb made me even more connected to Amanisa. The tingles I felt when I lifted her collapsing frame into my arms were out of the world. My heart constricted rapidly and it became so hard to breathe as I ran out of the tomb after pushing the rocky door open. “She could be our fated mate, Kovan. She is just so…”Jay started speaking but he didn't finish. He was as confused as I was. Even if I confirm that Amanisa was indeed my destined mate, I would have to keep that a secret. Even if she wasn't my destined mate, we bo

AMANISA’S POV “I doubt that, Damon.” Lycan King Archie answered, removing the Alpha title of Alpha Damon. That wouldn't have meant a thing if King Archie hadn't been using the title but removing and releasing his Lycan King Aura made it clear that he was beginning to get irritated. Some of the pack members that were waiting around to escort the Lycan King into the Alpha’s home began to leave because they were aware that if they didn't, they might be the ones to suffer if Alpha Damon and King Archie decided to show off their battling skills. Where two large elephants are fighting, the grasses suffer. The hot tension could be felt because Alpha Damon didn't fail to notice the blatant dishonor that his title was being subjected to nor did King Archie drop his attitude. “... Alpha D-Dam-on…” A young female werewolf stuttered. She exhibited fear as she wavered, uttering the name of Alpha Damon whose gaze shifted between king Archie and I. the feeling of familiarity hadn't died down