Teago can see that Alaric is about to snap. The sight of him only encourages him. He lets out a laugh as he watches him hit the bars. The vampire looks so silly to him.Teago teases Alaric, “You might be her mate, but she loves me!”Alaric's breaths get heavy with anger.This only encourages him more, “You're just a mate, she didn't choose you. Me, on the other hand, she chose me!”Alaric's stops hitting the bars, and he starts to shake them instead. Teago snickers at him, as he leaves him to feel angry. Alaric is so mad that he doesn't stop shaking the bars. His lust, and need to officially claim his mate consumes him. His powers intensify and grow, within seconds he breaks the bars. He runs to the wall and opens up a hidden passageway.*Meanwhile with the girls*Jolene asks, “What was that about?”Tonya shrugs, “I can't fight the fact that he's my mate, but Teago..”She huffs and kicks a stone.Jolene simply nods and supportively states, “I know, it’s complicated.”Tonya smiles at h
After cleaning up, Jolene is still waiting for Tonya and Alaric. She lays back in a rock and stares up at the sun. A sadness washes over her. She realizes that she didn't get to talk to Apollo. She closes her eyes and thoughts flood her mind. Subconsciously, she rubs the tips of her fingers on her charm. She sits and waits, but he doesn't respond.Her heart drops at the sound of him, “Did you miss me already?”She giggles and throws her arms to her sides, “Ugh, why do you have to be so missable?”He laughs as he helps to pull her up. She leaps into his arms. When their eyes meet, he can see the panic in her eyes. He pulls away and lifts an eyebrow at her. She doesn’t say a word.He groans sarcastically, “What's on your mind?”She's about to speak, but someone interrupts her.Alaric's voice booms, “Can't you read her mind?”Apollo gives him a warning glance.Alaric chuckles, “So you can read my mind but not hers?”Apollo corrects him, “I read your future, not your mind.”Alaric mocking
Apollo watches Jolene as she plays with their twins. He feels a pang of sympathy, knowing how much she's missed as their children have grown up so quickly. As the twins run off to play, Jolene's eyes follow them, filled with tears. Apollo approaches her from behind, wrapping her in a hug—the kind she didn't realize she needed."I've missed so much," she whispers, her voice soft and full of regret.Apollo tightens his embrace, offering comfort. "Yes, but there's still so much ahead to look forward to!"Jolene wipes away her tears with her petite hands, her emotions settling. "We need to end this fight!" she declares with determination. A small smile breaks through as she asks, "Can I see them?"Apollo nods, leading her to a nearby room where the walls are like giant screens. It shows their friends gathered, preparing to train Theo. They are focused and filled with energy. Jolene jumps as a heavy door slams shut, her instincts kicking in. She turns to see Theo and Rora entering the room
As Jolene stood in front of Rora, her confidence and assertiveness filled the room. She didn't hesitate to meet Rora's challenging gaze, knowing she had to reclaim her authority. The silence between them was palpable, like a coiled spring ready to snap at any moment."Rora," Jolene began, her voice steady and firm, "if Theo wins, you can have your wedding on the sun. But there's one condition—you must get married in the castle, and nowhere else."Rora blinked, caught off guard by Jolene's sudden assertiveness. She wasn't used to being confronted like this, especially not by someone she thought she had undermined. The power dynamic shifted in an instant, and Rora's smirk faltered. Yet, beneath her surprise, anger simmered."Why does it matter where we get married?" Rora shot back, her voice sharp with defiance. "Isn't the sun enough of a setting for you?"Jolene held her ground, unflinching. "It's about respect," she said, her tone even and measured. "The sun is going to be my home one
As Apollo and Jolene shared their intimate moment, the echoes of footsteps grew louder in the hallway, indicating that someone was approaching. Rora burst through the door, Theo following closely behind, his expression calm but resolute. Rora's eyes were alight with a mixture of anger and glee, clearly relishing the disruption. "We're ready to have the battle," Rora announced with an air of triumph, her voice slicing through the brief respite Apollo and Jolene had created. "Let's get this over with and see who really deserves the title of champion."Jolene was caught off guard, her mind still lingering on the kiss and the promise of a peaceful future. She blinked, trying to regain her composure, but Rora's smug grin only fueled her frustration. It was clear that Rora enjoyed throwing her off balance.Apollo tightened his grip on Jolene's hand, his protective instincts kicking in. "Why the rush?" he asked, a hint of skepticism in his tone. "We agreed on terms. What's the hurry?"Rora
Alaric couldn't contain his excitement as he stood before Theo. His eyes were wide with awe, and his hands gesticulated wildly as he spoke. "You're the Theo who was a great warrior for the Moon Goddess, right?" he began, his voice filled with admiration. "I've heard so many stories about you! My grandmother used to tell me how you saved the Moon Goddess from her daughter long ago. It was one of her favorite tales!"Theo, caught off guard by the vampire's enthusiasm, tilted his head slightly, intrigued. "Oh? What did she say?" he asked, his curiosity piqued.Alaric grinned, leaning in as if he were sharing a secret. "Grandma said that the Moon Goddess's daughter had turned against her, plotting to take over the lunar realm. It was chaos! The whole moon was on edge. But then you showed up, Theo. You fought your way through the traps and soldiers, right into the heart of the rebellion."Alaric's excitement grew as he continued, his words flowing rapidly. "And when you reached the Moon Go
The forest clearing seemed to hold its breath as Tonya and Theo squared off, their eyes locked in intense focus. Jolene, Apollo, and the others watched from the sidelines, knowing that this battle would be decisive. The atmosphere was electric, crackling with anticipation.Tonya moved first, her steps light and fluid as she circled Theo. She was calm and confident, her movements almost dance-like. Theo, on the other hand, was tense, his muscles coiled and ready for the fight. He had fought many battles, but something about Tonya's serene demeanor set him on edge.Without warning, Tonya launched her first attack. She raised her arms, and the air around her seemed to shimmer. Water droplets formed from the moisture in the atmosphere, coalescing into a swirling vortex that she directed toward Theo with a swift motion. The sudden rush of water caught him off guard, forcing him to dodge to the side to avoid being knocked off his feet.Theo lunged back toward Tonya with a burst of speed, ai
As night fell over the camp, the aftermath of the battle left everyone drained. Theo had admitted defeat and agreed to train under Tonya, a step toward redemption that seemed to give him a new sense of purpose. But Rora, seething with anger over his loss, couldn't find solace in his concession. She paced the camp, her resentment growing with every passing moment. The others slept, their trust in each other allowing them to rest, but Rora's mind churned with bitter thoughts.The night was cool and quiet, the forest rustling gently in the breeze. Rora moved with stealth, her steps light as she checked on their child, fast asleep in a nearby tent. She felt the heat of rage burning in her chest, a mix of disappointment in Theo and anger at her own powerlessness. How could he lose? And to a vampire's mate, no less. Her pride, her plans, everything felt shattered by Theo's failure.Rora made her decision in the dead of night. She packed a small bag with essentials, careful not to wake the o