Alpha Caden’s POV With a furrowed brow and a heart heavy with concern, I navigated the labyrinthine corridors of the palace, my footsteps echoing hollowly against the cool marble floors as I made my way towards Aurora's room. Something within me feels like I’m too late. The dim glow of lamplight cast flickering shadows upon the walls, lending an air of mystery to the silent halls as I pondered the cryptic words that had passed between Lilian and me. She left me a message. I approached Aurora's door, a sense of trepidation gnawed at the edges of my consciousness, uncertainty clouding my thoughts as I grappled with the implications of Lilian's accusations. What did she mean by "taking Aurora away"? Did she know about our bond, our connection as mates? Or was there some other rift that had formed between them in my absence? Is Aurora also avoiding her because of my mistake? With a hesitant hand, I rapped softly upon the polished wood, the sound echoing through the stillness of the n

Aurora’s POV I unpacked my belongings in the sparsely furnished apartment, I couldn't shake the lingering sensation of unease that had settled in the pit of my stomach. It felt like a leap, a sudden jolt that had caught me off guard, but I brushed it off as nothing more than the effects of jet lag from the long flight.Focusing on the task at hand, I methodically arranged my few possessions in the unfamiliar space, trying to create some semblance of order amid the chaos of my thoughts. Yet, no matter how I tried to distract myself, the nagging feeling of disquiet remained, a persistent whisper at the edge of my consciousness.I pushed aside the intrusive thoughts, chalking up the strange sensation to fatigue and the stress of recent events. After all, there were more pressing matters at hand than indulging in unfounded paranoia.But deep down, beneath the layers of rationalization, a seed of doubt had been planted, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. Ignoring t

Alpha Caden’s POV I followed Lucian's lead, a sense of determination coursed through me, driving out the lingering doubts and uncertainties. With each step, my resolve hardened, fueled by a simmering anger that threatened to consume me.The palace corridors stretched out before us, silent and foreboding, as if holding its breath in anticipation of the confrontation to come. Lucian moved with purpose, his instincts guiding us unerringly toward our quarry.The least I could do for Lucian is let him teach the man that chased away his mate even though I also have my fault. One thing about Lucian, he punishes everyone and I won’t be escaping this. He will remind me for the next years to come. Finally, we reached our destination: a secluded chamber tucked away in a remote corner of the palace. The air crackled with tension as we approached, the weight of our purpose bearing down upon us like a tangible force. He was there. Lucian felt him. Without a word, Lucian pushed open the door, rev

Aurora’s POV After tending to my morning chores and putting away the groceries, I found myself with some rare free time. With nothing pressing on my agenda, I decided to indulge in a guilty pleasure—binge-watching movies.I settled into the cozy confines of my living space, surrounded by the comforting familiarity of home. With a wide array of o lookmovies at my disposal, I scrolled through my options, eager to lose myself in the world of cinema.As the opening credits rolled on the screen, I sank deeper into the cushions, relishing the escape from reality that movies offered. With each film, I allowed myself to be transported to different worlds, immersing myself in captivating stories and larger-than-life characters.Hours slipped away unnoticed as I surrendered to the allure of the silver screen, my worries and responsibilities fading into the background. For a brief moment, I allowed myself to forget the challenges that lay ahead and simply enjoy the simple pleasure of cinematic

Alpha Caden’s POV As the guards released their hold on the man, he staggered backward, his eyes widening in disbelief as he turned to face me. In that moment of confrontation, our gazes locked in a silent exchange fraught with astonishment and recognition.I could see the shock writ large across his features, mirrored by the incredulity reflected in my own expression. It was as though we were beholding mirrored images of ourselves, separated by time and circumstance yet undeniably connected by a shared likeness that defied explanation.For a fleeting instant, the air crackled with the tension of unspoken realization, the weight of our mutual discovery hanging heavy between us. Here stood two men, strangers bound by the inexplicable bond of resemblance, their fates intertwined in a twist of fate neither could have foreseen.The gravity of our encounter settled upon us, a sense of surreal disbelief descended, mingling with the dawning recognition of the strange and inexplicable connect