Kai’s POVI awoke in a bath of my own sweat from a monstrous dream, my entire bed was soaked and I could hear every vein on my body pulsing as I tried to register the environment I’d woken up in like anyone would after an awful nightmare.First off, I realized how dumb it’d been to allow myself been drawn to bed for a nap that wasn't orchestrated by Leila’s spells. I’d never enjoyed a peaceful night’s rest or afternoon nap without it being induced by the spell since I’d been cursed, so whenever I felt the urge to sleep naturally, it was usually a bad idea to give into it.Secondly, my head was thudding like a stampede was on a loop within it and I could barely recall the contents oft dream that’d gotten me in such a frenzy. I knew that I’d seen things that must’ve shocked me into sweating profusely just to draw myself back to reality, but I couldn't figure out what it was.Lastly and most importantly, I knew that my nightmares were the only way I got crucial messages about my curse fr

Kai’s POVMy hands ran through my head for the millionth time since I’d awoken— considering my resting in bed for the last thirty minutes could pass as sleep— and I tried to think of anything I might’ve missed out on, any loose ends, any loop holes that would put me at the mercy of my enemies.“The carriage is ready, Alpha Kai” Levi pushed my door open and let himself in as he shared the news with me.“Is everything else ready?” I asked him as I took in the battle gear he had on, something I found unnecessary because we’d all shift and render it useless afterward, but Levi took pleasure in following battle traditions by ensuring that all the men were geared up anyways.“Yes sir, everyone is downstairs and battle ready” He assured me with a sturdy nod and I found myself walking toward the window to confirm.“I’ll be down in ten, go and ensure that everything is in place” I told him while still looking out of the window, secretly impressed at the army of werewolves and spell casters tha

Kai’s POVI felt refreshed as Levi escorted me to the dining hall after I’d taken a bath, and the faint smell of mint coming off him made me realize that he’d taken one as well.“I assumed the battle would be much longer and much bloodier than it was,” He let out a sigh of relief as he spoke.“That’d have only been the case if we didn't wipe out the witches in time, good thing I’ve had a winning streak for battles since I could throw a punch, so we’d have won either ways” I responded as we walked into the unnecessarily over decorated dining room, how did they focus on food with so many chandeliers hanging above their heads?“It’s always an honor fighting by your side” Levi smiled as he drew out two seats for us and I nodded in his direction as we both sat down.The Alpha of the village we’d rescued didn't notice my presence because he was too busy being swept off his feet by Leila’s beauty. She was leaning in and touching a pure gold bracelet on his arm, her lashes lowered seductively

Leila’s POVKai’s hard, beautiful muscled chest was what I’d bumped into as I turned away from the spell casters under my command that I was addressing and for a while I forgot to breath. I just stared at the his muscles that were visible under his silk white shirt as the spell casters bowed before walking off into the field were our horses were being fed for the journey ahead.I was still in awe of the man before me when he cleared his throat loudly and I regained my senses in a flash.“Greetings, Kai” I stretched to my full height but I still looked like a midget compared to him.“You did well, yesterday, I’ll extend my gratitude further with a generous compensation” He told me and I knew exactly what it meant.As usual, he’d complement my monthly gold payments with assorted gifts in the form of expensive jewelry, the finest silk, rare magic herbs from kingdoms far and wide, and probably a raise if he’d been thoroughly impressed.“It’s my duty and utmost pleasure to serve you in any

Leila’s POVThere were a million thoughts running through my head as I flipped through the thick fraying pages of the dark spell book I’d stolen in battle, but the second Kai’s scent hit my nose as he fast approached my room I was dragged back to reality and I immediately hid the book in my drawer.I barely had any spare second to readjust myself and look normal before he pushed the door open and slammed my door shut behind him.He halted.Looked me over like he was trying to ascertain why I looked so nervous but he decided against it that second, choosing instead to deep his hands in his pockets and pull out the crystal necklace I’d spelled to subdue the cursed bloodthirsty beast raging within him.I rose from my dresser with my mouth agape and looked at the spot where it should've been resting only to see that it was empty, yet there was a fading scar right beneath its usual position. I didn't want to believe that his beast had overpowered him and was now standing before me to take