LOGINLEVI'S POVLater that night, after the last of the guests had finally left and the sounds of the celebration had faded away, everything had slowed down.The wedding had been everything I wanted for us, but there was no denying how much the day had carried. There had been so many emotions, so many moments that I knew I would remember forever.Watching Brooks walk toward me, seeing the look on her face when she realized she was finally becoming my wife, hearing our vows and knowing that we were officially married.Even now, hours later, it still felt unreal. But sitting there with her, away from everyone else, I finally had the chance to take it all in.It was just us. No guests.Just my wife and me.I noticed her looking down at her hand again, her fingers brushing over the diamond ring that now rested there. A small smile appeared on her face, and I couldn't help but watch her for a moment."You keep looking at it."She looked up at me, a little embarrassed that I had noticed."I know
BROOK'S POVMy wedding day had finally arrived.For a long time, I had imagined what this day would feel like, but now that it was actually here, I found myself struggling to believe it was real.Everything around me felt strangely calm, almost too peaceful compared to everything I had gone through to reach this moment.There had been a time when I never thought I would have a day like this.A day where I wasn't running, hiding, or fighting to survive. A day where I could stand still and look toward the future without wondering what would be taken away from me next.Today, I was getting married to Levi, and the thought of that alone still felt overwhelming.As I stood, the maids moved around me, getting me ready for my big day. I looked at myself in the mirror as they worked, watching the person staring back at me slowly transform into a bride.One of the maids carefully adjusted the final part of my gown before stepping back.The dress was everything I had hoped it would be. It was e
SERAPHINE’S POVI was at the mall, walking through the different stores with a few shopping bags already in my hands as I looked around for the last few things I needed.For years, I had lived with constant fear sitting at the back of my mind. But now, I was just walking around, looking at things I liked, and making my own decisions.A small smile formed on my face as I looked down at the bags in my hands.This was the happiest and most free I had felt in years.The realization almost felt strange because I wasn't used to happiness coming so easily.But standing there with shopping bags in my hands, I felt free.I continued walking through the mall, letting myself enjoy the moment until I reached the baby section.I slowed down when I saw the tiny clothes displayed neatly on the shelves.Immediately, my mind went back to Brooks teasing me about having a child for Theo. At the time, it had caught me off guard, and I had been too embarrassed to know how to respond properly.Now, standin
LEVI'S POVI decided to seek out the oldest person in our pack, someone who had lived long enough and was very knowledgeable.There had to be an explanation to all of this and I was going to find out. That's why I had Theo find someone who had lived long enough to know some history.Theo returned with information about an old man named William who lived close to the edge of town. The moment I heard about him, I decided there was no reason to wait.If there was anyone who could know anything, it would be someone who had lived long enough to see those years for himself.I made my way there immediately.William's house sat away from the busier parts of town, surrounded by a quiet stretch of land that seemed untouched by the constant movement of everyone else.It was a house with an old architecture, and not the modern type of these days. The small pathway leading to the house was uneven, with wild grass growing along the edges, and the compound itself was simple but carefully maintained.
LEVI'S POVRowan had beaten me nine times.At this point, I was convinced he had completely forgotten that this was supposed to be a friendly game between a father and his son and not a championship final.The field had been filled with his laughter for the last several minutes as he chased after the ball, and every time he scored, he celebrated like thousands of people were watching him.By the time the tenth goal went in, I didn't even bother trying to pretend I had a chance. The ball rolled past me, and Rowan immediately threw his arms into the air."Ten!”Rowan turned around and held up both hands, counting on his fingers with the biggest smile I had seen all day as he proudly celebrated his victory over me."I beat you ten times. I won!" he cheered, his face practically glowing with pure, unadulterated joy.Exhausted from trying to keep up with his endless energy, I dropped onto the grass with a tired breath."Alright. I can't do it anymore. I give up.”He laughed brightly at my
LEVI'S POVThe courtyard was quiet except for the sound of our footsteps against the stone floor. The morning air was cool, and the training space had already been prepared before we arrived. I made sure everything we needed was ready, but judging by the look on Brooks’ face, she was far from ready.She stood in the middle of the courtyard with her arms crossed like I had personally offended her."You're making me do this a few days before our wedding?"I raised an eyebrow."We haven't even started."She gave me a look that told me she did not appreciate my response. I couldn't help but smile faintly at her dramatic resistance, stepping closer to her."Brooks, you're a queen now. And that means you do need basic fighting skills. You need to know how to protect yourself if something happens."She looked away."I don't want you depending on someone else every time you're in danger."Brooks looked back at me, and I could see she understood. But she still wasn't happy about it. She let ou
BROOK’S POV By the third time Rowan asked me the same question in less than ten minutes, I had to pause what I was doing before answering him again.“Mum, when are we going home?” he asked, his voice small but persistent.I turned to look at him where he was sprawled on the floor, surrounded by to
21LEVI'S POV The council chamber felt different the moment I stepped into it. Every seat was filled, every gaze already on me, some guarded, some openly critical, and a few carefully neutral in the way that meant they were waiting to see which direction the storm would blow before committing. I
LEVI'S POV I hadn’t stepped into my father’s wing in a long time. Even as I made my way down the quieter corridor that led to the old apartment he stayed in, there was a faint sense of familiarity that felt distant. The guards stationed there straightened the moment they saw me, stepping aside
LEVI'S POV Her words hit, and the anger that followed was immediate, and sharp enough to make my entire body go still for a second before it surged through me all at once. My jaw tightened as I stared at her, every part of me reacting not just to what she said, but to who she kept bringing into i







