'I could recognize his soul in mine as much as he could find me in his. Our sole existences seemed to have been for this very moment when nothing else mattered." – X. Williamson

In sickness and health, this vow finally made sense in Charlotte's mind as she was able to feel the agony of her both mates. It wasn't like a pain but a feeling, like something was slipping from her tight grip. Although, she wasn't rooting for Eric's victory but seeing him badly beaten was hard to endure for her. His wounded body was still at the ground, not responding to Casper's verbal insults.


As a countdown timer, Elijah announced.

'Two minutes are left behind."

This last warning rejuvenated half dead Eric. Although Casper was standing but he was seriously injured too. Their supernatural healing was doing its best to assist them to continue the combat.


Eric fisted the dirt on the ground and howled, his wolf took over him instantly. In a heartbeat, a majestic silver wolf was growling at Casper, determined to tear him apart.

Rick launched at his eternal enemy, fueling his anger as a power source. Casper dived and evaded his attack, catching his hind limb to flip the wolf.


He dug his long nails in the flesh and bent to plunge his fangs on the wolf's belly. But this was a mistake. His wishful planning caught him off guard, a sneaky jaw flattened him on the ground.

With a fatal blow of his powerful claw, Eric tore his abdomen, gutting his intestines out. Wolves in the audience howled with the triumph, Eric's mother hugged Charlotte with glee.

King Bahman was visibly distressed for his son's well being or maybe it was just her guess. Charlotte turned to see the battle arena where Eric was still punching that non-responsive Casper.

A knot in her stomach alarmed her, she left everyone and darted across the cheering crowd.

'The fight is over, why are you not stopping Alpha? He is blinded by fury, Casper will be killed by him."

Her query was responded by the Court official's strange expressions,

'You should think about yourself, Miss Charlotte. You are the one to endure the pain. Brace yourself!"

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'What do you mean by the pain?"

Chat was dumbfounded with this new development.

'After your mate's death, a part of your soul will be ripped off permanently. Stay strong."

Unable to comprehend Elijah's bookish knowledge, Charlotte fired off multiple questions in a quick session.

'Mate's death, why? It was just a fight and its almost ended now. Alpha has won, then why would I suffer?"

Elijah chuckled at her innocence.

'This is a life or death ring, Luna. The fight will end only after one fighter's death.

As in your case, just wait a second. Prince Casper is about to die."

'No!"

Charlotte's shriek overpowered the victorious, menacing growls, she knelt before him.

'Is there any solution for this situation? I will go with Alpha silently but please save Casper's life."

'Please respected official, Casper is my only child!"

King Bahman also joined Charlotte on the ground, begging for mercy. Elijah thought for a moment and replied icily.

'As you have proved your innocence in this matter, I will give you a chance, King Bahman.

Go and reject Prince Casper, Luna. I will deal with Alpha Eric personally."

He grabbed Charlotte's hand and rushed towards the fighting point. Elijah tackled down the silver wolf with his extraordinary strength, providing enough time to Charlotte.

'Casper, it's me. Open your eyes."

She cried out, his cold body was warming up due to approaching death. Immediately, she bit her hand and shared her blood with him.

'You are the best companion I could ever get but our relationship ends here.

I, Charlotte William, rejects you, Prince Casper Adino."

With the tears streaming down her eyes, she kissed his forehead and placed his gifted necklace on his chest.

'Good bye, Daniel Webber. It was nice to meet you."

…

All notable werewolves were out there to support Alpha Eric Dietor, only Beta Noah was imprisoned in his house. His mate had tried again to run away, his rage was touching the sky at her audacity.

'I want to be a sired vampire!"

Her stupid demand was out of his mind, he wasn't able to comprehend the motive behind it.

'Let me go, I want to see the Prince."

Angie yelled at him, breaking his thought process.

'No!"

His stern command infuriated her more. Angie squealed at higher pitch.

'I am not your prisoner, monster. Let me go."

She banged her chained hand on the head board, trying to break free.

Her cries and dripping blood soften his weak heart. Noah's wolf growled at him.

'Mate is in pain, free her you punk."

Vicky was agitated beyond words, growling nonstop. For Noah, Angie's attachment with Prince Casper was disturbing. She repeatedly stated that Prince was her savoir but Noah always felt an unease whenever she mentioned him.

He secretly prayed for Alpha Eric's success so that he could get rid of his vampire rival.

'Why is everybody howling like mad people? What's the occasion?"

Angie's screech brought him back from the high of jealousy.

'Your Prince is dead, mate. Alpha Eric had killed him."

This sudden news shook her, the intense panic attack blurred her vision, she could feel her heart pounding.

Her throat was tightening, Angie was gasping for air.

'Mate!"

She heard Noah's scream but he disappeared in the dark stillness before her eyes. Dim glow of bright florescent lights made it impossible to identify the side table for water.

Then she felt comforting warmth surrounding her, the pleasant scent of musk relaxed her. Noah made soothing circles on her back, helping her out of the dread.

'You are fine. I am here with you, Angie."

Her haggard breathing smoothened a bit, then she pushed him away.

'You, you all are killers. I don't want to stay here. I hate you!"

Angie lashed out all her hatred in a single breath, burning innocent Noah with its scorching flames. He grabbed her hands and pinned them over her head.

'Listen to me carefully, mate. You are mine, hate me or love me, it's not gonna change the reality. Keep this in your mind!"

'You wish!"

Angie tried to kick with her feeble legs which were then caged by Noah's long rod like legs.

'You have tested my patience repeatedly. I was over looking your nonsense as you are a human but not anymore."

His rough lips crushed into Angie's, kissing her hungrily. She put up a fight against his advances but the temptation of the flaring sparks making it hard to ignore him.

His scent, his touches were maddening, she mustered up courage and bit him hard. He jerked away, placing the thumb at his bleeding lips.

'I have noticed that you like to bite, mouse. Fortunately, I have a great interest in this hobby."

Noah leaned in, sucking and nibbling at the junction of her neck and shoulder.

'No!"

Angie's refusal and wriggling were unnoticed by hyperactive Noah, who was drenched in lust.

'Mine!"

He whispered huskily, biting her earlobe. His free hand was getting rid of her clothes, baring her for his convenience.

'Please, stop!"

Stuck between desire and disgust, Angie broke down into tears. She was feeling helpless as her own body was betraying her.

With his every single caress, she felt delicious heat surging between her thighs, dampening her core. Noah's skin was infusing with her own, simmering her sexual longing to a new height.

'What are you doing to me? I don't want it."

Noah looked up at her and then placed butterfly kisses down her neck,

'This is our bond, mate. You are feeling the same heat that is burning me continuously. I have yearned for you very long, Angie. Don't reject me!"

His pitiful plea clouded her judgement, Angie found herself drowning in the ocean of his seductive eyes.

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'Stop it, Noah. Forcing your soulmate will not solve anything. Get off!"

A stern commanding voice broke the trance of mate-bond's haze.

'You have no manners, Milly. Sod off!"

Noah didn't bother to cover their naked bodies, signaling her sister to leave. Milly placed her hand on her swollen belly and removed a slipper from her feet.

'You need beating, Noah. It's my last warning. Leave her or I will beat you in front of your mate."