Chapter 189

DOMINIC’S POV The battlefield had quieted. The enemies had fallen, their threat extinguished—for now. Though a few royal warriors and scattered witches remained, they were no longer a danger. With our forces still standing, wounded but unbroken, the war was drawing to a close. And despite being outnumbered, we had won. But it didn’t feel like a victory. Because they were all staring at her. My mate. My Olivia. The woman who had just saved all of them with a power no one else in this realm could command. A power that had broken a cursed spell cast by one of their ancient witches turned the tide of battle, and stopped Dorian in his tracks. And yet—they feared her. Their eyes said it all. The warriors we fought beside… The wolves she’d grown up with… Even Derek. They stood there in stunned silence, shrinking back, breaths held as if even blinking wrong would make her snap. And maybe they weren’t entirely wrong to be cautious. Because the Phoenix was still awake inside her. Her wings had d