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• The Fate of the Alpha's Orphaned Daughter   Chapter 8

  The Stone's surface cleared, the images fading back into swirling patterns of light. I stood trembling, tears streaming down my face as the truth settled into my bones. My little brother hadn't died with our parents—he'd been born into captivity, raised by the same monster who had orchestrated our family's destruction."Ten years," I whispered. "He's been with her for ten years."Maison's arm tightened around me, his voice rough with emotion. "We'll find him, Marabelle. I swear it."Uncle Mateo approached the Stone cautiously, his expression haunted. "The Stone showed us this for a reason. It must be part of what we need to know to perform the protection ritual.""Or to make it stronger," Jacob suggested, his tactical mind cle

• The Fate of the Alpha's Orphaned Daughter   Chapter 7

  I sat in stunned silence, processing this revelation. It painted Thomas in an even more monstrous light—not just a traitor to his Alpha, but a murderer of his own family for simply showing compassion."So Thomas killed his own family because his son found a mate he didn't approve of?" The horror in my voice was palpable.Jacob nodded grimly. "I believe so. I found evidence that Sarah had been helping Marcus meet with Annabelle in secret. She'd created alibis for him, covered his absences. Their daughters likely knew as well—they were close.""And Thomas discovered this.""Yes, though I didn't realize it at the time." Jacob's expression darkened. "When I reported back to your father that Sarah seemed to be protecting a secret rather than betraying the pack, he relaxed his suspicions. We both missed the real threat.""Thomas," I breathed."Thomas had already aligned with Viktor and Nightshade by then. When he discovered his son's 'weakness,' as he would have seen it, it provided him wit

• The Fate of the Alpha's Orphaned Daughter   Chapter 6

  "The Elder Council," Jackson interrupted, his voice dropping to barely above a whisper. "At least one member may have been supporting Viktor and Thomas from the shadows."The implications were staggering. The Elder Council was the highest authority in the supernatural world, comprised of the oldest and most powerful beings from various species, including werewolves, vampires, fae, and others whose existence remained largely hidden from humans."That's... that's impossible," Maison breathed, shock evident in his voice. "The Elders are sworn to neutrality in pack matters."Jackson's expression remained grim. "Tell that to the rogue who's singing like a canary in the holding cells. He claims Thomas received ancient texts and magical artifacts and whispers of other high-ranking pack members who may have survived that night, that your family was killed. It appears your father may have had more than one traitor in his pack, just as we did.”I felt my blood run cold. "What do you mean? Who e

• The Fate of the Alpha's Orphaned Daughter   Chapter 5

  Council Meeting"Sorry to interrupt this touching moment," Jackson called, not sounding sorry at all, "but the Council of Alphas has arrived early. Father's looking for both of you."Maison growled in frustration, his forehead still pressed to mine. "Your timing is impeccable as always, brother."I couldn't help the small laugh that escaped me, though disappointment coursed through me as well. "We should go.""They can wait," Maison murmured, his eyes never leaving mine."No, they can't," Jackson insisted, his tone suddenly serious. "Viktor's rogues are regrouping. The Council needs to make decisions now."That got our attention. Maison pulled back, though his hand remained firmly clasped with mine. "How many?""Reports suggest at least thirty, possibly more. They're not accepting that their leader has been neutralised." Jackson's usual playfulness was entirely absent. "And there's something else. A rumour that Viktor had a contingency plan—some blood ritual involving Graystone land r

• The Fate of the Alpha's Orphaned Daughter   Chapter 4

  Maison moved to my side, his warm presence steadying me as the pendant's magic continued to flow through me. "What's happening to him?" he asked quietly."Justice," I replied, watching dispassionately as Viktor's transformations became more erratic. "The pendant is severing his false claim."Dean tried to edge toward the door, taking advantage of the distraction. Luna Mara intercepted him with deadly grace, her claws at his throat before he could take three steps."Where do you think you're going, traitor?" she asked sweetly, though her eyes promised violence.Viktor collapsed to the floor, his body finally settling into human form—but changed. The vitality and power that had made him so dangerous was gone, leaving him looking withered and decades older than his true age."What have you done to me?" he gasped, his voice barely more than a rasp.I approached him, the pendant's light dimming now that its work was complete. "The price of a false claim is steep, Viktor. You tried to steal

• The Fate of the Alpha's Orphaned Daughter   Chapter 3

  Beta Dean's gaze slid past Maison and locked onto me. "We were ambushed. Not just by Viktor's rogues—there were others. Wolves I didn't recognise."Luna Mara rushed to his side with a medical kit. "Sit down before you collapse."Dean ignored her, his good eye still fixed on me. "Jackson ordered me to report back. He and Mateo were holding the east exit when I left."Something about his story didn't feel right. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up, and I instinctively moved closer to Maison."How did you get past Viktor's forces?" Alpha Logan demanded, clearly sharing my suspicion. "The tunnels should have been compromised."Dean's lips curved into a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "I'm very good at what I do, Alpha."Before anyone could react, Dean lunged—not at me as I expected, but at Maison. The attack was so sudden, so unexpected from a trusted Beta, that Maison barely had time to block. They crashed into the tactical table, sending maps and markers flying."Traitor!" Luna