Xynathius’s POV(NSFW content)Her answer was something I wasn't expecting. I thought she would be reluctant but she was extremely clear in it. I found no traces of hesitation. She was ready for the next step and after what she had been put through she sought comfort in every way possible. Mating would make her put aside those horrendous and torturous memories for at least a while. We would be lost in each other's world and nothing else will matter. And she had already done it so it won't be a painful experience for her but would only give her pleasure.I still wanted to be sure this was her choice. I didn't wish to impose anything on her. “Ari? Are you one hundred per cent sure? Once we do this I will never let you go. You will be mine and mine alone to the end of our times,” a hint of reluctance passed on her face but she let it go and her eyes mellowed down. The softness they held was for me today. “I want this with you Xyn, I am yours.” Her hands stroked my face and her eyes tw

Xynathius’s POVThe cascading emotional upheaval threatened to rupture me inside and out when I saw her innocent blood. How wrong, how presumptuous I had been about her. Calling her cheap titles, always blaming her that she had spread her legs for numerous men. How I wished I could take back those words. Thinking about the amount of hurt I had caused her gnawed at my soul. I had never been so wrong about anyone in the entirety of my life as I had been about my own mate. My fury had blinded me from seeing the goodness she held, to see how pure and innocent she was. I had tainted her in the worst possible ways and I was ashamed beyond anything I could comprehend. The words had left me, there was nothing I could say to her that would make up for my behaviour. Extremely remorseful, I let Zilver talk to her. He had always been more considerate and gentle with her. Something he understood which I lacked. ‘Laila didn't know either. She thought Karica had been intimate with Adiyan because

Xynathius’s POVThe whole pack had gathered in the training ground to witness the Luna Ceremony. After that, the real culprit behind the poison fiasco was to be brought out and punished. Adorning my white fur coat and leaving the buttons open I took Karica’s hand and led her downstairs. She was tense, I could sense it. Although my kiss eased her a bit, she was facing the very people who had doomed and punished her unfairly. I wouldn't even be surprised if she chose to punish them. “You good,” I squeezed her hand and she generously smiled at me. “Yes, just a tad nervous,” she answered, her eyes still holding this unknown fear. The traumatic events must still be flashing in her mind. We stepped outside and the whole ground had transformed into a Winterland. Soft snow blanketed the entirety of it. Our feet sunk in as we walked through and reached the raised platform that had been placed for the ceremony. The snow was still falling and the howling wind was bone-chilling. I didn't mi

Xynathius’s POVXui Lin was brought out, bound in chains dragged along by two of my warriors. The pack members sneered and jeered at her but she only stared back at them with mischief in her eyes. I made the announcement yesterday when Aegir and Kamryn were punished that tomorrow we will behead the traitor. The tension in the air was like a heavy veil, needing to be lifted by my command. My eyes scrutinized her every move and I could sense Karica’s disgust through the bond. Xui had broken her trust and hurt her the most. It was only fair that Karica wanted her dead and chose a befitting punishment for her by giving the task to Aegir. I was proud of how she had handled the sentencing. “Bind her with the post,” I sternly ordered and Xui Lin lifted her head, maliciously staring at our mate and then she toothlessly grinned. “She belongs to our Lord, you can't change the destiny, you can't change the prophecy, you can't change what's written in the stars,” she began rambling loudly.

Xynathius’s POVMy words had left Karica speechless, her gaze was fixed on me as if I had grown extra horns. I knew this was all very disturbing for her. She seemed to have led a very protected life regarding vampires. I would have to train her, especially on how to avoid their compulsion technique. “There has to be a mistake, I can't be his mate. He is fixated on the wrong girl. Nowhere does the prophecy say it will be me. It can be anyone,” she frustratedly answered and I reached out to her. Picking her up I hauled her into my lap. She snuggled close to me, her arms tightly wrapped around my neck. “The prophecy is incomplete so we don't know. And whatever it is, I will always protect you. No asshole is taking you away from me or laying their hands on you,” her body instantly relaxed in my arms but she kept hugging me. “I know but this is just too much information. We just found our way to each other. All I want is to have some quality time together and peace, not all this chaos.