Forbidden Love [A tale of two supernatural rivals]

ught no peace to the Queen. She paced among the s

Deuce's grip on Elise tight

hts churned with

ssing Elise's Lunar power. A t

lenched, her nails d

ise better. A soft rustle an

Eve said, her voice

d, her eyes sea

n was grim. "No chan

's gaze returned to the moon. She closed her eyes, focusing

pest magic. "Elise... answer me." T

ppointment etching her face.

g, Your Majesty,

dded, refusi

irled, searching for a connection. But only sile

ady lost to De

d on the her shoulder "Sophie wi

ted back to the moo

. The door swung open, admitting a procession of female Omegas dressed in w

wary. The Omegas surroun

are you, mistress,"

ive. "Let me go!" she shouted,

hair, securing it with intricate hairpins. A blue gown, shimmering with subtle mag

faces expressionless and as their

auty stunning. The lead Omega cur

heart heavy as she stared a

The blue gown hugged her curves

ng her face. Her eyes, enhanced by

tangling. Why this elaborate preparation? Why m

her. Were they genuinely caring, or just followin

arkness. A shiver ran down her spine

ed move? Elise's mind raced, seeking a

training grounds, su

egas, their movement

rrowed, evaluati

r limits. They sparred, their skills honed and d

oached, bow

, Alpha?"

ce n

their train

edged, returni

eir sweat-sheened bodies clashing. De

ed hair trained with the omegas. Her struggle to

mma," Deuce said

d, bringing

" Deuce

ied, voice barel

lingered on

ation, testing Aria's

d, analyzing

e raw, untapped power

er," Deuc

o no

an, amidst the Omeg

yes scanning the training gro

gas to Lucas, intrigued. Lucas lea

and curiosity mingling. "Inform the gu

mply. Moments later, the door

ad. "Elder Orion," Deuce greeted,

nto a warm smile. "Deuce," Orion

ed, inviting

d. "I see you're stil

"Preparing fo

ious. "I heard one of th

brow furrowed. "Deuce, w

at strategy. "Securi

Deuce, you don't understand-"

s eyes

er. "Elise's power, if harnes

s gentle voice. "But t

nefits? What benefits can a witch

llecting thoughts. Finally, he spoke. "T

ed in, eage

"Sacrifice her powers u

Deuce peated

ned to the earth." "That way, we won't h

render Elise helpless, you'll n

he Mermaid's White Globe?"

end says it neutral

expect me to retrieve

ression rema

werewolf, underwater?" He s

one. "Find another way, and Elis

one to exaggerate. The Mermaid's White G

the warm bath, Elder Orion

sacrifice..." His thoughts swirled,

om, her eyes cast down. "Your

is gaze never le

ts. Once done, she approached Deuce, her h

er touch. "Leave it, Lena," he

whispering against Deuce's ear. "Let me ease your tension, Alpha," she pur

sparked a flicker of desire. Her fingers danced down his chest,

duction was unwelcome. Yet, his body responded. Deuc

is hand wrapped a

and fear flashing. "Alpha," she

"What game are you play

empting to pry his fingers loose. "I

er and frustration boiled over.

ddened. "No, Al

gaze remained intense. "Don't t

ropped. "No, A

piercing. Lena gasped, rubbing her neck. Deu

behind her. Deuce's thoughts return

the door cr

fiance. "You may have power, Alpha," sh

rowed. "Who are y

twisted. "Th

's edge tightened. "How

o the shadows, lea

rept up h

in his mind: "You'l

n his face. But an unseen force repelled him.

narrowed, resolve hardened. He took another step.

d. Blood dripped from a gash on his forehead. As he st

thing was

cading down her back like sunrise. Her eyes, once brig

ed out, bewilderment

gmatic smile spread across her face. "Alph