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209. Bad feeling
“You don’t have to explain so much. I understand. Besides, it’s not like I’ll die from not seeing you for two or three days,” Rose said, sitting against the headboard of the bed, her tone calm and understanding.But instead of feeling relief for solving a problem that had stressed them out, Maell and Niall exchanged even more worried looks.“Sweetheart, I know it’s hard for you to be around strangers, but if you give them a chance, they—”“Maell, didn’t you say you’re in a hurry?”“That woman is in bad shape. How many times do I have to tell you I don’t care if you have to leave? I’ll be fine. I’ve survived 35 years without you—I’m not some fragile thing,” Rose said, trying to keep her anger in check.She couldn’t let it show; otherwise, the plans she had in mind might not work out.If she lost control, they might figure her out.“Maell, is it just me, or is Rose acting really cold with us? Casey’s getting neurotic, thinking his mate is rejecting him.”"Of course she’s upset, even if
210. Planning the escape
And they began running toward the vampire clan, wishing they had wings to make the journey quicker.Right now, they regretted not having studied much ancestral magic.*****"Rose," Olivia called out to her just before she retreated back to her room.Rose sighed and turned to face her."I understand that you’re a bit upset. Being away from your mates affects you, even though you’re human, because you carry their marks. But you’re a doctor—you saw how much Nagy was suffering. We’re doing this for her, to save her life."Olivia was trying to reason with Rose, though she was growing slightly annoyed with what she saw as selfish behavior.They had treated Rose well, and Olivia understood her situation because she also had a human side. Still, her sensitivity toward the topic of motherhood was heightened due to her own past traumas."I’m not upset, just a bit unsettled. It’s probably because of what you mentioned about the mark. Of course, I understand. Don’t worry," she replied, giving her
211. Cutting the ribbon with my mates
She waited until she saw Malla enter the store and then quickly walked into the perfumery herself, practically drenching herself with samples of the strongest, most overwhelming perfumes.Rose ran out through another exit of the perfumery and took the escalator straight down to the street.Her fear of being caught was overwhelming, and her sneakers were practically flying as she dashed for the exit.Three meters, two, one—she made it to the street where cars zoomed by. But instead of waiting for a taxi, she kept walking briskly along the sidewalk, constantly looking back, as if paranoid.She spotted a taxi approaching and frantically waved it down."Please stop, please stop!" she prayed desperately. As if her pleas were heard, the car stopped, and she practically threw herself into the back seat."Take me to the nearest bus station, please," she said.Half an hour later, Rose stood in front of a large bus station bustling with shops, markets, and cafés. Most importantly, it had a term
212. Vampire King
Seraphine decided to fight until there was practically no strength left in him.He hoped whatever had happened to these wolves would pass soon.He had chosen to accompany them personally, setting aside even his duties, because he wanted to strengthen ties with this powerful wolf clan.Seraphine had visited the witches of the valley seeking guidance as the new monarch, and all they told him was that his fate was inextricably tied to these werewolves.He didn’t understand at the time, but when the Alpha twins came seeking his powerful blood for Nagy, he impulsively decided to return to their pack with them.Now, he regretted that decision, wondering if this would become his deathbed.“Hssss,” he hissed at two rabid wolves in front of him.He was covered in wounds, bleeding, and honestly running out of strength.He sidestepped to avoid a claw swipe, but not quickly enough. The claws raked across his shoulder, leaving deep gashes. Seraphine didn’t even have time to catch his breath becaus
213. What the hell was happening now?
When they heard their father’s voice, they wanted to ask him about Rose.Even in the face of death, the only thought in their minds was why they couldn’t feel their mate, why the bond between them had weakened so much it was falling apart.“Rest, pups, you’re safe now. Calm down, let’s go home. Please, hold on,” Lugh’s worried voice echoed in their minds, soothing their wolves slightly.“Father, please, our mate… What’s happening to her? Is she safe? Please, don’t lie to us,” Finn barely managed to ask Lugh, though he was barely conscious. Lugh didn’t know how to answer.“Don’t worry, pup. Everything will be fine,” he lied, for the first time, because if he told them the truth, they would become even more frantic.So, he waited until they lost consciousness completely.“Lucian, that human… how could she abandon our pups like that?” he spoke to his human side, filled with rage.He was always the strictest with his Alpha sons. As the Alpha of Alphas, he had to maintain his dominance thr
214. I won’t accept him
The moment Olivia felt the sharp pain in her belly, the Vampire King made his appearance.Seraphine had been given some of Lucian’s blood and gathered enough strength to transform into mist.He didn’t want to ride on anyone’s back, and turning into mist was the fastest way to travel.He lagged slightly behind because those werewolves ran like the wind, and he was still weak. But as soon as he materialized on the porch, he knew his life had changed forever."This can’t be!" he exclaimed, stepping back as his eyes fell on Olivia’s rounded belly while Lucian embraced her."What the hell is going on here, King Seraphine?" Lucian’s tone shifted from courtesy to hostility.Seraphine had saved his pups, but his presence was clearly causing Olivia distress."I’m fine, Lucian. It was just the pup. It moved too quickly all of a sudden—it was painful, as if reacting to something… or someone," Olivia explained, lifting her head to look at the striking man with jet-black hair cascading past his sh
215. My new life
Two months later…Rose looked at herself in the mirror in her room.A pencil skirt, a classic white blouse—simple yet elegant—and low heels.Over it, her blazer, which she would later exchange for her white scientist's coat.She had arrived in this country a month ago, a place where she was allowed to live and work.She rented a small apartment in the city center—a nearly one-room attic with everything combined, but it was cozy.She had to carefully budget her savings, not knowing how long she would remain unemployed. She applied to several laboratories, hospitals, and even universities, but a geneticist wasn’t in demand everywhere.After several interviews where she wasn’t selected, she seriously considered taking on any job in the meantime to manage her finances.But fortunately, a few days ago, she received a call for an interview at one of the country’s prominent labs—Evotec Laboratories.Rose was thrilled. That day, she splurged from her savings to buy a new outfit and showed up
216. The lurking past
The laboratory she had founded with a group of researcher friends but couldn’t sustain due to lack of funding had taken an incredible turn. First, it found a sponsor for a private investigation, and now, two mysterious millionaires had appeared and bought up all the shares.In less than a month, her old lab, which had revived somewhat thanks to the initial sponsor’s capital injection, had reached a level she could have never dreamed of when she started the project.“Here’s the security footage you requested. The tech team will set up a direct feed to this computer in your office,” Carl said, handing over a small USB and placing it on the desk.“Good. You can leave,” one of the men replied, dismissing him.Carl left to attend to his tasks, leaving the two bosses alone.The man standing by the window moved closer to the one seated behind the massive desk.They inserted the USB and began reviewing the footage of Rose from the moment she arrived at the lab.Her expressions of wonder, joy,