Novels by Bigcheal

Chapter 170 – The Blood Tristan CarriesTristan’s POVThe words spoken by the Mother remained inside my head long after her presence disappeared.Your father carries the blood of the one who betrayed me.I had heard the truth before.I had known that my blood was different.I had discovered that the original betrayer's blood had survived through generations and that it had eventually entered my family, but knowing something existed inside my ancestry was very different from standing beneath the Sacred Forest and hearing the Mother herself confirm that the blood belonged to me.For several moments, I could not bring myself to look at anyone.The ancient chamber remained illuminated by the fading golden light that had surrounded Aurora, while the roots above us continued moving slowly, almost as if the forest itself was trying to understand what had just been revealed.Nikolai stepped toward me.“Tristan.”I finally lifted my eyes.He was watching me carefully.I could see the question

Chapter 169 – The Mother Beneath the WorldTristan’s POVFor several moments after the voice disappeared, nobody moved.The silence beneath the Sacred Forest felt different from the silence that had followed the First Howl, because this time it was not simply the absence of sound, but the sensation that something enormous was listening from beneath the earth, waiting to hear what we would say before deciding whether we deserved an answer.Aurora remained beside the ancient being, her small hand still resting against its chest.The creature had not moved since the deeper voice had spoken.Its golden eyes remained fixed upon the ground beneath us.I tightened my grip around my weapon and stepped toward Aurora.“Aurora, come back to me.”She turned her head.“Daddy.”“Come here.”She looked at the ancient being.Then she looked at me.For the first time since we had entered the chamber, she seemed uncertain about what she was supposed to do.The ancient being slowly rose from its knee.T

Chapter 168 – The Girl Before the Ancient PowerTristan’s POVThe Sacred Forest had never been silent before.Even during the coldest nights, there had always been something moving among the trees, whether it was the rustling of leaves, the distant call of an animal, the movement of water through the roots, or the occasional howl travelling between the mountains.But when Aurora stepped beyond the first line of ancient trees, every sound disappeared.The warriors behind us stopped breathing for a moment.Nikolai slowly lowered his weapon.Lyra stared into the forest.Nina held Aurora's hand.I remained beside my daughter, watching the trees as their enormous branches began bending toward her.Not because of the wind.There was no wind.The branches moved as though the forest itself had noticed her arrival and was bowing.Aurora looked around with quiet curiosity.“Daddy.”I looked down at her.“What is it?”“They know me.”Nina's fingers tightened around hers.“How could they know you

Chapter 167 – The Breaking of the First SealTristan’s POVThe ancient voice had barely disappeared from the chamber when the entire palace began to shake with a force far greater than anything we had experienced before, causing dust to fall from the ceiling while the ancient markings covering the walls flared with golden light and then vanished beneath a spreading darkness that moved through the stone like something alive.Nina immediately pulled Aurora closer.“What is happening?”The Head Elder looked toward the ceiling, his expression suddenly serious.“The first seal.”Nikolai turned toward him.“You are certain?”“I have spent my entire life studying the records of the First Alpha, and there is no mistaking what we are witnessing.”Another tremor passed through the palace.This time, it was accompanied by a sound.A howl.It came from somewhere beyond the palace walls, but it was so deep and powerful that the entire chamber seemed to vibrate with it.Aurora lifted her head.“Tha

Chapter 166 – Tristan’s BloodTristan’s POVThe sentence on the letter refused to leave my mind.Your father is protecting you from the truth about himself.I had read it so many times that the words had begun to feel less like ink and more like a warning carved directly into my thoughts.Nina stood beside me, holding Aurora close while Nikolai and Lyra remained a few steps away, waiting for my decision.The ancient markings beneath the palace continued glowing faintly, following the walls toward the eastern wing.The Head Elder studied them carefully.“They are leading somewhere.”I looked at him.“Where?”He followed the markings with his eyes.“To a section of the palace that has not been opened in generations.”Nikolai stepped forward.“Then that is where we go.”Nina looked at me.“Should Aurora come with us?”I glanced at my daughter.Aurora was already staring toward the corridor.“I think she knows where the markings are taking us.”Aurora nodded.“They want Daddy to see.”Nin

Chapter 165 – The Blood Inside the PalaceTristan’s POVThe moment Aurora said that the blood of the First Alpha's brother was already inside the palace, everything changed.The warriors who had been fighting against the Valens only moments earlier lowered their weapons, while the members of the royal guard began looking at one another with suspicion, each man suddenly aware that the person standing beside him could possibly belong to the bloodline that had manipulated the royal family for generations.I could feel the uncertainty spreading through the hall, but I refused to allow it to control us.“We are not turning this palace into a place where every person becomes an enemy simply because we do not know the truth yet,” I said, looking at the warriors surrounding me. “Nobody leaves the palace without permission, nobody touches the royal records without being ordered to do so, and nobody accuses another person without evidence that can withstand the scrutiny of the entire council.”

Chapter 12Rowan Protects NyraNyra's POVNo one moved.No one even breathed.The words from the stone statue still echoed across the courtyard."The betrayer has returned."Every pair of eyes turned toward Prince Dante.His face had lost all color.For the first time since I had known him...He looked afraid.The giant statues took another step.Boom!The ground shook beneath our feet.Cracks spread across the stone floor.Several servants screamed and hurried away.The guards immediately drew their swords."Protect the prince!"More guards rushed forward, forming a wall around Dante.Their hands trembled.Even they looked frightened.The statues did not stop.Step.Step.Step.Each movement made the air feel heavier.Prince Dante slowly pulled his sword."I don't know what trick this is," he said through clenched teeth."But it ends now."He pulled harder.Nothing happened.His sword refused to leave its sheath.His eyes widened.Again.He pulled with all his strength.Still...The

Chapter 11 The Surprise Visit The courtyard remained silent. No one moved. No one spoke. The silver mark on my wrist had finally stopped glowing, but everyone's eyes were still fixed on it. My breathing was uneven. Everything had happened too quickly. The Sacred Shrine had opened. A mysterious voice had called my name. The elders looked frightened. Even Alpha Rowan, the strongest man in the kingdom, looked more serious than I had ever seen him. I wrapped my fingers around my wrist, trying to hide the mark. I wished I could disappear. I didn't understand any of this. I didn't even know why all of this was happening to me. Suddenly... The sound of horses echoed through the palace. Hoofbeats. Fast. Loud. Every guard immediately turned toward the palace gate. A servant hurried across the courtyard. "The prince has arrived!" My heart skipped. Prince Dante? Why was he here? Didn't he already have Lyra? Didn't he already reject me? Why

Chapter 10: The Sacred ShrineNyra's POVThe loud horn echoed through the palace again.Everyone was running.Guards rushed past the office.Servants hurried out of the way.Even the elders who usually walked slowly were almost running.I looked at Rowan.For the first time since I met him...He looked serious.Not angry.Not cold.Serious.He turned to one of his guards."Seal every entrance.""Yes, Alpha.""Allow no one near the Sacred Shrine.""Yes, Alpha."Another guard rushed into the room."Alpha, all the elders have already gathered."Rowan nodded once."I'm coming."He walked past me.Then he stopped.Without turning around, he spoke."Nyra.""Y-Yes?""Go back to your room."His voice was calm."Do not leave until I send for you."I nodded quickly."Yes, Alpha."He left with the guards.Within seconds, the office became empty.I stood there alone.My heart wouldn't stop beating.What was happening?Why was everyone so frightened?What was the Sacred Shrine?I slowly left the o

Chapter NineToo LateNyra's POVMy heart pounded loudly against my chest.The old man's hand was still holding my wrist.His fingers were cold.His breathing was uneven, as if he had been running."You must come with me," he whispered again."Before Alpha Rowan finds out... you're too late."I stared at him in confusion."What are you talking about?"His eyes darted down the hallway.He looked frightened.Not of me.Of someone else."There isn't much time."He tried to pull me out of the room.I quickly stepped back."No."His grip loosened."I don't even know who you are."He looked at me for a long moment.Then he slowly let go of my wrist.."My name is Elder Cyrus.""I have served this kingdom for over forty years."His voice was low, almost shaking."I never thought I would live long enough to see you."I frowned."See me?""Yes."He looked into my eyes."You..."Before he could continue, footsteps echoed through the corridor.Both of us turned.A palace guard was walking toward

Chapter Eight The Mark I stood in the middle of the library, unable to move and unable to talk The old man's frightened face would not leave my mind. His eyes… The way they had widened when he looked at my wrist. It was not the look of someone who had simply been surprised. It was fear. Real fear. Slowly, I lowered my gaze to my right wrist. There was nothing there. Just my skin. I turned my hand over and looked again. Still nothing. I rubbed it gently with my thumb. "What mark?" I whispered. The old man had clearly seen something. But I couldn't. My heart refused to calm down. Should I go after him? Should I pretend nothing had happened? I looked toward the open door. The hallway was empty. The old man had disappeared. I took a deep breath and slowly walked out of the library. Maybe I could find him before he left. The palace corridors felt strangely quiet. Servants walked past carrying baskets and trays, but none of them paid atte

Chapter SevenFirst MorningNyra's POVI didn't sleep.Every time I closed my eyes, I heard Lara's voice again."Leave this pack before next week.""You will regret it."Then her last words followed."Do not mistake Rowan's attention for protection.”I turned on the bed for what felt like the hundredth time.The room was quiet.Too quiet.It was nothing like the crowded hall where the other rejected mates slept.There were no whispers.No laughter.No crying.Just silence.I sat up slowly and looked around the room.Everything was still exactly where it had been the night before.The bed.The table.The folded clothes.It all felt too perfect.Too strange.Why would Alpha Rowan give me a room like this?I wrapped my arms around my knees."I don't belong here," I whispered to myself.A soft knock came from the door.I jumped.My heart began to race."Come... in," I said carefully.The door opened.Two young maids walked inside.Each of them carried a tray.I frowned.One tray held brea