Chapter 89 “I—” Althea stammered, her heart thudding so loudly she thought it might give her away. “Yes, Sire!” a voice called before she could say another word. It was the mage from earlier. He stepped forward swiftly, hands moving as he began weaving the incantation to open the portal.
Chapter 88 At North Palace Night had fallen, yet Althea couldn’t sleep. The bed felt too empty without Gavriel. It wasn’t the first night she’d been alone in his chambers, but this time it carried a strange heaviness, an uneasy feeling that he might not return anytime soon. With a
Chapter 87 “My Lady!” Melva cried, rushing to her side as soon as she saw her on the ground, clutching her chest. “What’s wrong? What happened p> Melva helped her up while Althea scanned the room. “Someone’s here. I felt it!” she blurted. She clearly felt that sudden surge of
Chapter 86 Last night, the Alpha King didn’t return, so Althea had slept alone in his bedchamber. Today, she woke up early and had breakfast with Melva and Elsa in her room. It would have been nice to eat outside or in the dining hall for a change, but Althea
Chapter 85 By the time Althea paused to rest, sweat clung to her skin. Still, an achieved smile tugged at her lips when she took in the finished result of their cleaning. The cottage felt roomy and right—perfect for a workspace. There was even a rooftop she could use for
Chapter 84 At Moonwell Cottage Althea didn’t waste any time. She went straight to the Moonwell Cottage, determined to inspect and arrange the place. Elsa led the way, but as soon as they reached the gate, she froze. “What’s wrong?” Melva asked, frowning at her hesitation. Elsa parted her lips
Chapter 83 For a long moment, there was only the sound of their ragged breathing, their bodies pressed close, sweat mingling on their skin. Gavriel didn’t move, still inside her, still clutching her as though she belonged to him. Althea, flushed and weak, lay beneath him with her eyes half-closed,
Chapter 82 Gavriel didn’t give Althea time to think at all. In one swift move, he lifted her from his lap and laid her down on the clean side of the long wooden table. The cool surface against her back made her gasp, but that sound quickly turned into another
Chapter 81 Althea’s mouth dropped open, stunned. ‘Did he really just say that so casually?’ His expression didn’t even twitch, as though the double meaning behind his words wasn’t scandalous at all. Her face flamed hotter, her thoughts scattering. ‘This beast… is he teasing me? Or does he truly mean
Chapter 80 Once he finished dealing with Uriel, Gavriel hurried back to Althea’s side. The thought that she could open a portal made him uneasy. No matter how tightly he chained her, she could vanish from him in an instant. Dawn was just beginning to stir. Before he went inside,
Chapter 79 Althea slowly opened her eyes and reached across the bed, only to find it empty. The room was quiet, the sky outside still painted with shades of night. She let out a long yawn and rubbed her face, whispering to herself, “What a strange dream p> Of course
Chapter 78 Gavriel frowned, torn between pulling away and staying to give Althea the warmth she sought. “Please,” she mumbled in her sleep, tugging him closer. Unable to resist, he joined her on the bed, wrapping her gently in his arms. She pressed her face against his bare chest, murmuring
Chapter 77 Gavriel had just finished some of his pending work when he decided to return to his bedchamber to check on Althea. Since it was already dinner, he thought it best to share the meal with her. Besides, he wanted to speak with her more about her abilities and
Chapter 76 Simon’s lips parted as he watched Melva move around with ease, as if the house already belonged to her. She had taken a quick bath, changed into clean clothes, and was now humming softly while cooking dinner in his kitchen. “What is it?” Melva asked, glancing over her
Chapter 75 Simon clenched his fists. He wanted to run to Melva, to take her away from the pain she had endured, but fear rooted him to the ground. Not fear of the matebond—fear of himself. Fear that if he embraced it, there would be no turning back. Still, he
Chapter 74 Althea pulled on her silver cloak, raising the hood to cover her head. She fastened a thin veil across her face, hiding her features. With a steady breath, she closed her eyes and cast an illusion across the bedchamber—on the bed, a perfect image of herself lay sleeping,
Chapter 73 Rudy and the others exchanged uneasy glances. None of them knew why the Alpha King had suddenly summoned them to the meeting chamber, and the heavy silence only grew as they waited for their Alpha King to speak. Gavriel sat at the head of the table, his eyes
Chapter 72 Gavriel’s breathing was still rough when he finally pulled back from her lips. His weight pressed heavily on her, but he didn’t move right away. For a moment, it almost felt like he wanted to stay there, buried deep inside her warmth. But then his expression shifted, hardening
Chapter 71 Althea’s thighs trembled around his shoulders, but he held them apart, keeping her wide open for him. The heat between her legs grew unbearable, each flick of his tongue sending waves of pleasure crashing through her. She felt herself unraveling, her body tightening, desperate for release. The more
Chapter 70 Althea was startled by Gavriel’s sudden change of mood. It was moments like this that made her hate the fact she couldn’t read his mind. Just a while ago, he had looked soft, even concerned. Now his face was etched with annoyance. “I don’t know what you truly