MasukIf 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
Especially because he no longer trusts me while I remain tied to Dorian.“Move aside, Sword Bearer. I need to check on our princess.”An elegant and irritating voice suddenly breaks the tension between us. Dorian appears behind Alaric and immediately approaches me. Dorian ignores the low growl comin
I snatch the vial and immediately drink the bitter, burning liquid.“Where is Princess Maeve?” My anxious instincts instantly return.“She is safe, for now.”I force myself to stand and stagger toward my claymore. I can still see the parasite soldiers twitching on the ground, making my skin crawl.“
ALARIC POVI do not care who stands in my way. That alone is enough reason for me to slaughter every last one of them. We do not have much time while the academy guards tail us.I immediately throw my claymore to the ground. A steel weapon is too slow when facing dozens of enemies at once. Enemies t
Dorian clicked his tongue and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.Something very unlike Dorian."You were my first love, Maeve," Dorian said suddenly and bluntly.Delivered in that same flat tone of voice. His honesty struck the air between us."And you were also my first heartbreak. Scientifical







