Ivy POV The memories continued to flood as I shared them with Sora, Arty, and Flyn. The feeling was intense, but it was necessary for us to recall the past and the unfinished battle we must face together. Amber and Alora were now 18 years old. Alora left the kingdom, forming an army to take down her parents and sister. Amber fell in love with each of her guards and discovered they were all mated to one another. The love they had was stronger than any previous bond, giving me, Ivy, more power to defend the kingdom. I loved my mates. The strength of Alora's army increased, resulting in a surprise attack on the kingdom. The King and queen were killed as they slept, with no opportunity for a fair fight. Alora had become a master of dark magic, and her jealousy towards Amber had rea