Chapter 35
Alex’s howl of frustration shook the rafters.
“You’re mine! You always were! I won’t-”
“ENOUGH!“a Frank’s roar shook the throne
room.
The old Alpha’s eyes glowed with a terrifying intensity.
“Alex, you’ve disgraced the royal pack. Stripped of your title, confined to your quarters until you learn humility. And you,” he turned to Bellona, “twenty rods for your deception, then join Alex in exile.”
Luna Saline stepped forward. “But Alpha, surely-”
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“Silence! You failed to raise our son right. Three months without your allowance, one month in seclusion.” The Alpha’s command brooked no argument.
As the guards dragged a protesting Alex and sobbing Bellona away, the scent of their humiliation filled the room. News of the royal downfall spread like wildfire through the pack.
I watched them go, my hand intertwined with Steven’s.
My wolf purred in satisfaction.
Back at Prince Steven’s estate, the air was thick with the scent of unease.
Steven paced restlessly. His wolfish eyes kept flickering towards m.
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“You’re dying to know what Alex meant today, aren’t you?” I finally broke the silence.
He stopped mid – stride. A low growl rumbled in his chest.
“Tell me.”
“Alex and I… we shared a vision,” I began, my voice trembling slightly as the memories resurfaced.
“In that nightmare, I became his Luna, helped him claim the Alpha throne. But once he was in power, he… he strangled me, believing Bellona’s lies.”
Steven’s howl of rage shook the room. In an instant, his strong arms were wrapped around me, his warm, musky scent enveloping me in a protective embrace. “Never. I swear on my life, I’ll rip his throat
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out before he touches you.” His claws dug into my back, not enough to hurt, but enough to convey his fierce protectiveness.
To appease Luna Saline, Frank ordered a grand feast in the palace.
The air was filled with the rich aroma of roasted venison and the sweet scent of moon – wine.
As the feast reached its peak, Alex sauntered over, a goblet of blood – red wine in his hand.
His eyes glowed.
“Amelia, these past three moons have been torture,” he growled. “I know you still love me. I can smell it on you.”
Steven stepped in front of me, his hackles raised. A menacing snarl escaped his lips
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as he swatted the goblet out of Alex’s hand. “She’s carrying my pup, Alex. Touch her, and I’ll make you regret it.”
Alex’s face contorted with jealousy.
“Then you won’t live to see your whelp grow,” he hissed.
The entire hall fell silent, the only sound the rapid thumping of hearts and the growls building in the chests of the gathered werewolves.
Steven pushed me behind him. “You’re committing treason, Alex! The Alpha and Luna are watching!”
Alex threw his head back and laughed, a cold, deranged sound.
“The palace is surrounded by my pack. The
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Alpha throne is mine!”
Frank’s roar shook the rafters.
He leaped to his feet. “You ungrateful whelp!” he thundered, hurling his goblet at Alex.
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