Helena’s P.O.V. “Mother?” Three dumbstruck voices asked at once, trying to confirm Sylvia’s statement, as she was burning with rage. It was quite possible that she was making it up, but she stood on her ground firmly. “Yes, my mother. Do you have hearing problems?” Her snarky remark rendered us speechless; however, Alpha Gladwin went bonkers. He wasn’t ready to accept it at any cost. “Alpha Bryson is my academy fellow; we got our diploma together. I attended his mating ceremony and your introduction party as well. How is it even possible that Lyla and Bryson are your parents?” His dumbfounded expressions fairly entertained Sylvia. She clicked her tongue, taking two steps towards him. “For you, is everyone more trustworthy than my mom? Great! Then how do you think I am a Royal Vampire besides being an Alpha?” Sylvia’s question zipped Alpha Gladwin’s lips; he couldn’t even use any stupid reason to support his claim. She unbuttoned Zayden’s shirt and showed us a Ruby nec

Smith’s P.O.V. I understood Alex’s worry behind this question, but it was the need of the hour. Madam Helena had specially requested me to deliver her messages, it would be rude to ignore her requests after her favor on our Moon Howler’s Pack. I drove my car and took off for the free district, a mini truck full of warriors was following me in this mission. Extra weapons to deal with any unpleasantness were loaded by Alex as precautionary measures. Our small procession reached our destination in three hours, we split into three teams for a quick check. I went to the apartment as it was past kids’ school time and found them there with their nanny. Mrs. Davis opened the door for me and recognized me through Master Carver’s reference. “Brother Desmond’s son is no stranger to me, Kendrick. Skylar has mentioned you before.” My eager eyes were looking for Ashton and Scarlett, who popped out of ground and grabbed my legs, “You work with Uncle Carver, so tell us, where is our mommy? Why

Helena’s P.O.V. “Mate? As in soulmate?” I froze, my muscles locked in a momentary paralysis, this surprise rendered me immobile. Zayden was gone, but his strong scent of sandalwood was sending my brain into overdrive. Nova’s sudden response to his curse breaking opened a trap door in my belly, turning my life into hell. My eyes darted around the hall, searching for confirmation, Ciara came forward and asked worriedly. “Your chest is bleeding, Helena. I’m going to fetch a first aid box.” She disappeared in thin air to bring medicines, Nova repeated that joke of the century to send shivers down my spine. “I don’t want to scare you, Helena. But you have to accept the reality that Zayden is our soulmate.” I clamped my hand over my mouth as this shock had taken hold of me, an involuntary gasp threatening to spill from my lips. Not long ago, according to Nova, Trevor was our mate and now this stupidity. Shifters had wise feral sides, and I was paired with a lunatic like her

Helena’s P.O.V. The softness of his voice snapped a string in my heart, that oddly familiar tone was like the cheering of your supporters after reaching the finish line of a marathon. For confirmation, I raised my head and a pair of glimmering silver eyes smiled at me, putting a stamp to my assumptions. “Miss me, love?” “Carver!” I hugged him back instantly, trying to merge my body in him for permanent relief. The sense of a strong protection enveloped me in his warm embrace, Carver caressed my back slowly as his voice was shakier even in a whisper. “I missed you, love. Why did you leave me alone?” I punched his shoulder playfully, inhaling his refreshing scent of rain in a dense forest. “I’m back, Carver. Thanks for being patient with me.” We stayed like this for a long time, drinking on each other’s scents, even his high body temperature felt like a home to me. The ‘Ding’ of the elevator brought us back to reality, and we went to Liam’s apartment, which was locked as e

Helena’s P.O.V. A hand! A fucking grown up male’s hand! I fell on my back as the intense shock hit me like a tornado, seizing my brain’s function for a second. My stupefied gaze was fixated at that supernatural jiggalo, which wasn’t mentioned in any of the books I had read during my stay in Sussurro Clan’s territory. At this crucial moment, Nova took hold of the situation and swiftly interjected, her stern voice was laced with unquestionable authority. “Go to the clan’s entry and check the gates. Report to me about any abnormality ASAP.” Ciara disappeared in thin air after hearing this command; meanwhile, I was back in action. Accessing the magic behind this intrusion, I channeled my aura; however, a deep whisper warned me. “Don’t overdo it. Use water against fire!” This timely guidance halted me in my tracks, hinting that this simple attack was way deadlier than it appeared. As my aura was a mixture of four elements, that was a quick method to subdue the opposition. Then wh