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• Mated to the Cursed Alpha   12

  "The evidence is clear," the elder announced. "The stolen Moonstone, the potion to lure venom-mist spiders, the humiliating pictures... all evidence points to one person.""You think you can judge me?" Cassidy sneered. "Without me, you'd still be fawning over this weakling who doesn't deserve to be an Alpha's daughter!"The crowd murmured."Quiet!" Thorne barked. "Do you admit your crimes?""Crimes? I only did what you didn't have the guts to do! The Silver Moon Pack needs strength, not some useless person living off her father's reputation!"I remained silent. Her words couldn't hurt me anymore."I heard her admit everything myself," Rhys stepped forward to testify. "She set the cave trap, spread the pictures, stole the Moonstone... and used us to hurt Rachel.""Traitor!" Cassidy spat. "Don't act innocent! You're the ones who pushed her to that monster from the Shadow Pack!"Harris's fingers tapped on the armrest of his stone chair, but he stayed silent. His anger was almost a physica

• Mated to the Cursed Alpha   11

  Rachel’s POV"What are you thinking about?" Harris suddenly appeared behind me.I didn't turn, my gaze still fixed on the distant mountains. "Fate.""Do you regret leaving the Silver Moon Pack?" He came to stand beside me, so close I could feel his warmth."Even knowing everything, I wouldn't have stayed," I said without hesitation."Why?"I turned to look at him, the moonlight outlining his strong profile. "Because it's not home anymore. But here...""Will be your home," he said, his fingers gently touching my cheek. "I promise.""The rumors say all your mates met with misfortune," I looked him straight in the eye. "Is that true?"Harris's eyes turned cold. "Lies. I've never had a mate.""But everyone says—""A rumor I spread myself," he cut me off, "to deter those who only sought an alliance for power."The truth hit me. "I was waiting for my true Mate."A tenderness flickered in his eyes. "Waiting for you."The sound of hurried footsteps interrupted us. A warrior ran up, kneeling on

• Mated to the Cursed Alpha   10

  Rhys's POV"Are you sure this is the right thing to do?" Finn sat beside me, his voice low."We don't have a choice," I snapped, my hands clenched into fists. "Rachel leaving is for the best.""But what if the Alpha of the Shadow Pack hurts her? Those rumors...""That's the path she chose," I said, hardening my heart, but a dull ache throbbed in my chest.The door to the Elder's Council chamber opened. Thorne stepped out. "The council has decided to nominate you as the next Alpha candidate, Rhys.""I won't disappoint the pack.""The ceremony requires the Moonstone. Find it."After the elder left, Finn sighed. "What do we do? No one knows where the Moonstone is.""I know who might. Let's go."We headed straight for Cassidy's cottage. The door was slightly ajar, and we could hear voices from inside."You really went to the cave?" a female voice asked."Of course," Cassidy replied. "I had to make sure the spider trap worked."Finn and I exchanged a look and crept closer."Is that stone re

• Mated to the Cursed Alpha   9

  The next day, I saw an incredible sight—Harris sparring with three warriors at once. His movements were like flowing water, so fast they were almost a blur."The Alpha's strength is legendary," Nyx, a handmaiden beside me, explained. "He never needs to shift during training."Harris noticed me and signaled the warriors to stand down. He walked over, his upper body bare, muscles clearly defined, sweat glistening in the sunlight."Sleep well?" He grabbed a towel to wipe off the sweat."Better than I expected.""I have a surprise for you today. But first, my warriors have a discovery to report."A black-clad warrior appeared silently, kneeling on one knee. "There's progress in the investigation of the pictures.""Speak.""The pictures definitely came from Cassidy. The technical support came from outside the pack—a wandering sorcerer.""Continue." Harris's eyes were sharp."We found this in a hidden room in Cassidy's dwelling." The warrior handed over a small, faintly glowing vial. "It's b

• Mated to the Cursed Alpha   8

  "Curious?" Harris's voice came from behind me, his warm chest against my back."It's different from the rumors," I admitted, looking at the dense forest ahead.He chuckled. "Rumors. Always exaggerated lies."Up ahead, the mist in the valley parted, revealing a black stone fortress. The massive complex was built into the mountainside, towering into the clouds, with torches lighting up the walls like stars in the night sky."Welcome to your new home, Luna."In the fortress square, many werewolves were waiting. They watched me, a mix of curiosity and caution in their eyes.A silver-haired old man with one blue eye and one green eye stepped forward. "Welcome back, Alpha. Welcome, future Luna."Harris jumped off the panther and then lifted me down. The brief moment of closeness made my heart race."This is Elder Vex," Harris introduced. "Head Elder of the Shadow Pack, and my mentor."Vex studied me carefully. "The Alpha has chosen a true Mate. Moon Goddess be praised.""Moon Goddess be prai

• Mated to the Cursed Alpha   7

  I held my breath as the knight vaulted off the panther. Head to toe in black armor, he radiated power.Rhys stepped in front of me, his hand resting on his sword hilt. "Alpha Harris. I didn't expect you to come in person."The man didn't answer, just slowly took off his helmet.A gasp rippled through the crowd. I froze too.The Shadow Pack's Alpha wasn't scarred and terrifying like the stories said. He was breathtakingly handsome—sharp features, eyes as deep and dark as a blue-black abyss, and black hair that cascaded to his shoulders."I'm here for my Luna." His voice was deep, a rumble that vibrated right through me."Of course," Rhys said with a fake smile, but he didn't move. "First, allow me to show you the Silver Moon Pack's goodwill."He pulled Cassidy forward. "This is the purest Omega in our pack. She'll attend to your Luna's every need."Harris didn't even glance at her. His eyes went past Rhys and locked onto me. The possessiveness in his gaze was so strong it was suffocatin