LOGINMila’s POVI had barely managed to lose myself in another ancient book when a knock sounded at my door.Three calm, measured knocks.I already knew who it was. “Come in.”The door opened, and Supreme stepped inside.His expression was as unreadable as ever.“The King requests your presence.”I closed the book with a sigh.“Again?”He inclined his head. “There is another banquet tonight.”I hate this place. Rina mumbled I groaned. “I thought demons only celebrated birthdays once.”“They celebrate victories and they also celebrate alliances and we celebrate visiting nobles.”“They celebrate almost everything.” I said I rubbed my temples. “So tonight is…?”“The arrival of several noble houses.” He said I muttered under my breath.“I miss having ordinary dinners.”Supreme almost looked amused. “Prepare yourself.”“I don’t suppose saying no is an option.”“It is.”My eyebrows rose. “Really?”“You would simply be escorted there anyway.” He said“I appreciate the honesty.”An hour later,
Knox’s POVThe valley was silent.Only the wind blew across the ancient seal covering the gate to the Underworld.I stood between Conrad and Hansel while the old wolf completed a wide circle around us with the tip of his staff.Silver powder spilled from its end, forming glowing symbols across the ground. None of them resembled any language I had ever seen.They pulsed like they were breathing. Marcus remained outside the circle, watching in silence.The old wolf finally stopped.“When this spell begins,” he said gravely, “there is no turning back.”Hansel swallowed. “How long will the disguise last?”“Until you willingly release it… or until you die.”Conrad folded his arms. “Comforting.”The old wolf ignored the remark.“When you cross into the Underworld, you must think like demons.”“Walk like them.”“Speak like them.”“If anyone discovers your true nature” He looked toward the sealed gate. “You will not survive long enough to escape.”I didn’t hesitate. “I understand.”The old wo
Knox’s POVThe gates of Elise’s kingdom creaked open before sunrise.We had settled everything but till we found Mila my pack couldn’t leave here yet.A cold breeze swept across the courtyard as four horses waited patiently, saddled and ready, we only told the people who needed to know.I tightened the straps on my sword before mounting my horse.Conrad adjusted the pack hanging from his saddle while checking the arrows on his back for what felt like the tenth time.Hansel emerged from the castle wearing a dark traveling cloak over her purple robes. Since accepting all three of her mate bonds, there was a quiet confidence about her that hadn’t existed before. The timid maid who once hid her magic was gone.Marcus came last. He carried nothing except the massive sword strapped across his back.“You ready?” he asked.I nodded. “I’ve been ready for a year.”Without another word, we rode out.The journey lasted two days. The farther east we traveled, the stranger the land became. Green
Knox’s POVSLAM!!The dummy fell to the ground, divided into half. The sound echoed across the empty training grounds long before dawn.I swung my sword again, each strike was harder than the last. A wooden training post splintered beneath the force of my blow, the pieces scattering across the dirt.I didn’t stopSweat rolled down my face, soaking my shirt, but I barely noticed, pain was easier than thinking.Pain kept my hands busy.Pain drowned out the silence left by the missing half of my soul.It’s been a year, an entire year.Three hundred and sixty-five days since Mila had disappeared into the Underworld.Three hundred and sixty-five days of waking up hoping the mate bond would suddenly grow stronger.Three hundred and sixty-five nights of staring at the ceiling, wondering if she was cold.If she was hungry or if she was afraid or if she was even alive.The bond still existed like a faint whisper carried on the wind but it remained.That was the only reason I hadn’t lost my mi
Mila’s POVA knock echoed through my room just as I finished reading another ancient text.“Come in.”The door opened, and Supreme stepped inside.His expression was as composed as ever.“His Majesty requests your presence.”I sighed, closing the book in my lap. “I was beginning to enjoy the silence.”“I’m afraid your schedule has changed.” He said“Does he ever stop summoning people?”“I wouldn’t know.”“You work for him.”“I don’t ask questions because I want to keep my neck.”I stood up, smoothing the wrinkles from my dress.“Lead the way.”The walk to the throne room felt longer than usual.The palace buzzed with activity. Servants hurried past with stacks of scrolls.Armored guards changed shifts.mNobles whispered in corners before falling silent as I passed.They still avoided looking directly at me and it was becoming a pattern. Supreme stopped before the massive doors.“They’re expecting you.” He said “I guessed as much.”The doors swung inward. The throne room was nearly em
Mila’s POVI woke up with a smile on my face, whatever made me have a sex dream about my mate was truly helping me, the bond felt less restless now.Because since I got here, every time I closed my eyes, I saw the crack in the earth and Knox reaching for me.Hansel crying and the underworld swallowing me whole.I always woke with a sharp gasp, instinctively reaching for the mate bond.It was still there.So faint it felt like a thread stretched across an endless ocean but it hadn’t broken.A smile tugged at my lips despite everything.“You’re alive” I whispered. “I knew you would be.”The thought alone gave me enough strength to climb out of bed.The guest chamber was quiet, sunlight was absent as always. Instead, the red glow outside the balcony painted everything in shades of red.Do the demons fear sun?I washed quickly and changed into the clothes left neatly on a chair, it was a simple silver dress that was far less extravagant than the one from the banquet.A knock came at the d
Knox's POV….“This is ridiculous.”Conrad’s voice echoed across the training yard, sharp and irritated.I barely heard him.My mind was still stuck on the conversation from moments ago, replaying every word I had said about Mila.And the worst part?A small, ugly voice inside my head told me I had
Mila's pov…Kreda was draining and annoying, I almost punched her in the face.I reached the palace gates and pushed it open everywhere was dark already except for the torches of fires lining the place. Guards stood at their usual posts, but none of them stopped me as I walked inside.Some nodded
Knox’s POV…….The quiet hum of the private jet was the only sound filling the cabin.I sat across from Mila, pretending to focus on the documents open on my laptop, but my attention kept drifting back to her.She had fallen asleep sometime during the flight.Her head rested against the soft leathe
Knox Mercer……. I didn’t want a Luna. That was the truth no one seemed willing to accept. The council chamber was quiet, and I sat in my chair while Conrad and Caleb watched me. Generations of Alphas were carved into the walls, staring down at me like judges waiting for me to fail or slip up.







