Lily's POVFOUR YEARS LATER “Be careful there kids,” I yelled as my kids hurried away from where I was picking flowers and some herbs.Four years had passed, and in that time, Fiona and Raymond had grown so much. They spoke with a fluency that surpassed their tender age, and their magical powers—while remarkable—were still wild and uncontrollable.They took on after their father and uncle.My kids were a perfect blend of calm but naughty, wild, and haughty. Fiona was the first and Raymond was the second.This particular morning, I was out in the fields, gathering herbs, the scent of fresh earth, and wildflowers mingling in the air.From a distance, I heard a commotion. My heart skipped a beat as I recognized the voices of my children, bickering as usual."Raymond, you can't just use your powers on people!" Fiona's voice carried through the air, filled with a mixture of authority and frustration."I wasn't hurting them! I was just... showing them!" Raymond's defensive tone was unmista

Shawn’s POV Lightning and thunder.Sounds of many waters.Mountain rumblings.Earthquakes.All these happened in my head in splits of seconds as I stirred and rolled on the duvet where I lay.After all the noise, there was a deafening silence that occurred in the tunnel which caused my eyes to flutter open.My entire body felt numb and no matter how hard I tried to move it up, I could not do it effortlessly.I laid back on the tunnel's cold ground and closed my eyes for a few minutes, trying to connect with the magic in the tunnel.I had found a way to tap magic from the cosmos and add to what we already had. More additions would mean more power and more power would mean more fighting and eventually, it could lead to a victorious state for the blood moon pack and myself.After a while of ignoring the insatiable hunger that gnawed on my insides, concerning harnessing magical powers, coupled with light.I lifted my hands to support my weight as I made to stand up from where I sat. The

Marcus's POVFour years had passed like a blur and as time passed, time drew nearer to when I would become alpha King.I had managed to suppress my raging desire and hunger for Lily during the day. Still, most nights, while my subconscious mind ruled my body, I would call out to her.With the dawn of day, those nights would be the worst. They reminded me of why I never wanted to fall in love or get married in the first place. Love was a weakness, and now I had to bear the pain of heartbreak alone.This day was no different. I had woken up hugging myself because I hugged her tightly in my dreams.I pushed thoughts of Lily aside as I gathered with my men to discuss the upcoming fight of beasts.Smithson had become a real pain, constantly challenging my authority. He had gotten on my nerves more than anyone should, and finally, I decided to give him what he wanted: a fight where the winner would be crowned the heir apparent to the throne."Alright, listen up," I began, my voice commandin

Leila's POVI stared at all the greedy faces of the courtroom members and knew then that my plan was working perfectly well.“What price would that be?” King Adonis asked.The fish in the vase were not ordinary. The oils from the fish could replenish dead cells in the body, causing the person to have fresher skin and it also could enhance the sense of smell of the person.I turned to look at Marcus, then tried to make my smile as warm as could be, so it would be convincing enough.“I just want to be wedded to Marcus already,” I said and made a little tear slip down my cheeks.Maureen walked behind me and passed me a piece of cloth to wipe them away. “Thank you,” I said amidst sobs.I stole a glance at Marcus. He looked angry and frustrated.Maureen was right after all. After we left him at the entrance to the mansion, we noticed Smithson walking over in the same direction as him.Maureen had tapped me and said, “Sister, I perceive trouble, and Lily,”I frowned at her words because I k

Lily's POV I watched the man jumped down from the horse he was on. He looked strangely odd for a werewolf of the Twilight Ridge pack, but his runes bore him witness to his membership. “Who are you?” I asked defensively as I gathered my kids behind me. “Come on now,” The man said as he raised his hands to ruffle his brown hair as he briefly closed his eyes, relishing in the activity he was doing. “I promise I won't bite,” He added and winked at me with his almond-brown eyes. I could not believe the sight before me. The man had freckles on his face, was slim, and was really funny-looking. Most members of the Luna Crest Pack had brown hair, just like Leila and her father. But this man also had dark runes along his arms. I had learned to be wary of Twilight Ridge werewolves. “That doesn't answer my question,” I replied sternly. “Leave us alone,” Raymond said, peeking from behind me. I hushed him to stay put. “You know what? Forget it. We have perfumes and potions for sa