LOGINIf one monster had to bear the sins of the Nightwhisper ancestors, then let that monster be me.I closed my eyes. I forcibly opened the walls of my mind link, sending all my emotions through the mate bond still connected to the remnants of Alaric’s energy.“Alaric... can you hear me?” I whispered in
MAEVE POV“Alaric! No!” I screamed hoarsely.I pushed forward and thrust my fingers toward Uncle Garson’s neck, my silver energy shimmering brightly. My uncle didn’t move at all. Instead, he tilted his head, exposing his neck and revealing his weakest point.“Come on, what are you waiting for, Maeve
"You wanna take out that old parasite, or should I, Alaric?" Dorian asked."Let's finish him now, Dorian," Alaric growled.They both stepped forward without hesitation. I could feel the energy making me stronger because of Alaric's presence—and Dorian's as well. And this time, I was the one who had
MAEVE POVThe pressure of Uncle Garson's aura nearly crushed my bones. My lungs felt as though they were being squeezed between two steel plates. Yet in the middle of the despair darkening my vision... heat spread upward from my wrist.The conduit bracelet trembled, channeling energy that flooded my
"Your heart, Maeve. The heart of Nightwhisper's last legitimate heir. Your heart is the Original Host."I froze. An icy chill traveled from my feet to my spine."You deliberately released the parasites into the Forbidden Forest just to see whether they'd be attracted to me," I whispered as everythin
MAEVE POVMy breathing came in ragged gasps as I reached the doors to the throne room. On my way here, I had already taken down several parasite soldiers. My body felt like it was being sliced apart, and the Silver Woman's voice kept growing louder inside my head.Because I had been using silver ene
MAEVE POVThe air feels warm inside the Alpha pack’s house, even though the smell of smoke clings to almost every corner of the room. I sit beside Alaric, quietly enjoying dinner, while Dorian looks completely uninterested in the food.Which is ridiculous, because this food tastes amazing after we e
DORIAN POVMy calm mood has been ruined all day. Not only because of the Sword Bearer’s overprotective behavior toward Maeve, but because of how close they have become. It feels almost unbearable being caught between the two of them.My chest aches every time I catch the way Maeve and Alaric look at
“Alaric, stop!” Maeve screams, trying to pull my arm back, but my body is too rigid with rage.I lift Dorian off the ground until the tips of his boots no longer touch the snow. My other fist tightens before slamming hard into his jaw.BAM!Dorian’s head snaps to the side. Fresh blood instantly spil
“I’m just scared, Alaric,” I whisper, choosing only part of the truth. “Scared of what’s going to happen when we face Uncle Garson. Whether we lose or even if we win, there will be too many sacrifices.”Alaric falls silent. The tension in his jaw slowly eases. He lets out a long breath before pullin







