BOUND TO THE ALPHA KING
Katherine Kenbly never wanted a mate, and she definitely didn’t want him. On her eighteenth birthday, the mark appeared, binding her to Stephen Magnus, the ruthless Alpha King who destroyed her pack and forced her people to kneel.
When she rejected him before the elders, she thought that would be the end, but Stephen didn’t take rejection well. He claimed her anyway, calling it law, calling it fate.
Now Katherine is trapped in the palace of her enemy, watched by the man who killed everything she loved. He demands loyalty, but his eyes tell another story, one filled with anger, obsession, and something she doesn’t want to name.
“You can hate me all you want, little wolf,” he says, his voice low against her ear, “but you’ll still be mine.”
And when the truth about his war comes to light, she’ll wish she never tried to fight fate.
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Chapter: Chapter 101KATHERINE I stood in front of the full-length mirror inside our bedroom, and I yanked tightly at the stiff collar of the formal royal battle dress, and I was completely annoyed by how restrictive the entire outfit felt on my skin. The thick material was embedded with heavy steel plates across the shoulders and the chest, and I found the gear incredibly heavy, and I was cursing out loud under my breath about the stupid designer who had made it.Stephen was standing right by my side as I wore the difficult armor, and he reached out to help me buckle the heavy side straps, and he looked at my angry expression while laughing softly at my frustration."You really do not have to wear this specific battle dress today if it makes you this uncomfortable, Katherine," Stephen said, and he adjusted one of the steel plates while his shoulders shook with amusement. "We are only going to a formal meeting in the lower town, and you can just wear a regular linen dress instead."I turned my head quick
Last Updated: 2026-06-14
Chapter: Chapter 100KATHERINE I was almost completely out of breath, and my lungs burned as I tried to pull the air back into my chest. I stared at Stephen in absolute shock while my heart pounded so hard that I could feel the pulse in my throat, and his hands still gripped my waist tightly, keeping me close against his chest. He looked down into my eyes, his own breathing rough and uneven from the intensity of the moment, and he made no move to loosen his hold on me."Did you like it, Katherine?" Stephen asked, his deep voice low and rough.I nodded before I could even stop myself, and a fierce warmth spread through my entire body like a sudden flame. My skin tingled everywhere his fingers touched me, and I realized exactly where this moment between us was leading. Yet, for the first time, I wasn't trying to avoid him or push him away like I once had. I had spent months fighting my feelings for this man, doubting his every action and questioning his intentions, but all of that bitterness had disappeare
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Chapter: Chapter 99KATHERINE It was night now, and the whole chaotic situation with the trial and the elders had finally been settled by the guards and the council members, and at last, quietness had returned to the palace grounds. I stood outside alone on the royal palace's balcony, which connected directly to our shared bedroom on the upper floor of the west wing. I gripped the cold railing with both hands as I overlooked the entire pack territory from above, or at least the main lawns and the front gates that were visible in the dim lamps.I finally had a short moment of peace to myself because Stephen had gone out to the front courtyard a little while ago to send the human king from Oslo and his followers off on their long journey back home.As I stared out at the dark trees, my mind drifted back to the very first time I had came to this pack as a prisoner, and I tried to remember the details of that day. Had it been night or day when the carriage first rolled through those giant gates? I thought a
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Chapter: Chapter 98KATHERINE At the exact same time that I tried to stand up, the elders on the formal panel all stood up from their seats together, and they raised their longnstaffs high to make the loud crowd go completely quiet before addressing me directly. The chanting and shouting from the pack members stopped instantly, and the vast field became completely silent as the grand elder stepped forward to the platform and cleared his throat. He looked at me with a serious expression before raising his voice so everyone could hear his words clearly."We stand before you today to formally acknowledge you as the true Luna of this pack, Lady Katherine," the grand elder said, bowing his head slightly toward my chair.He then went on to give a very long-winded speech about how they had all maligned me over the past months, and he talked about how the council had behaved badly toward me without any proper respect for my official role as the rightful Luna of the entire clan. He blamed all of their behavior e
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Chapter: Chapter 97KATHERINE I stepped down from the royal carriage, and my formal dress rustled loudly on the grass as I walked carefully to Stephen's side on the raised platform. The platform was built right at the front of the field, and as I reached the top step, I noticed that the human king from Oslo and some of his close aides were already present and seated in the formal guest chairs. The human king stood up immediately when he saw me approach, smiling warmly as he bowed his head in a very flattering way before reaching out to shake my hand."It is an absolute honor to see you again, Lady Katherine, and it is clear to everyone now that you are the true queen of this pack," the human king said.I was completely surprised by his greeting because this kind of respect definitely hadn't happened the last time we met, as far as I could remember, and back then, he had barely even looked at me or acknowledged my existence. I could see that Stephen seemed a bit proud of the recognition as I sat down, an
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Chapter: Chapter 96KATHERINE His hand tangled firmly into the hair at the back of my neck, and he pulled me forward so suddenly that my breath hitched, and his lips smashed against mine with a frantic intensity that caught me completely off guard. The touch was hot and demanding, and the sheer desperation behind the movement made my entire mind go completely blank in an instant. I didn't push him away, and I didn't even try to fight the sudden embrace, and instead, my fingers buried themselves into the front of his shirt as I leaned my weight on the edge of his mattress to get closer to him.He groaned deeply into my mouth, and the sound vibrated straight through my chest, and his lips parted mine with a slow, pressure that made my knees feel entirely weak even though I was sitting down. The kiss grew deeper and hotter, and he tilted his head to change the angle, and his mouth moved on mine with a fierce hunger that seemed to erase months of bitterness and pain between us. I met his touch with my own u
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Chapter: Chapter 175Elara’s POVI woke up and my stomach felt empty. I opened my eyes and looked around. The room was quiet. There was no sign of Kael. No sign of my baby. I tried to sit up, but the emptiness pressed on me. I called his name, my voice shaking. “Kael…?” I whispered. “Baby…?”Nothing.I swallowed hard and tried again, louder this time. “Kael!” My voice cracked, and I felt tears sting my eyes. No one answered. Panic began to rise. I remembered the doctor’s words, the warning I had heard vaguely in my sleep. They could only save me. I could only survive if I let go of the baby. My hands went to my stomach and I felt the emptiness again. I cried.I didn’t want to lose my baby. I couldn’t.The door pushed open suddenly and I froze. Kael stepped in, holding Eren’s hand. My chest tightened. He wasn’t alone.In his other arm, I saw her. A tiny little bundle, wrapped in white. A baby girl. My baby girl. I couldn’t believe it. My lips trembled, and I started to cry again, but this time they were te
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Chapter: Chapter 174Kael’s POVEverything had returned to normal. The pack was rebuilt, stronger than before. Wolves moved through the territory, training, hunting, and guarding, but there was a sense of calm I hadn’t felt in months. I walked beside Elara, holding her hand lightly, feeling the warmth of her presence. She was my Luna now, my partner, and soon, a mother. Eren ran ahead of us, full of energy, practicing the techniques I had taught him. He was already training to harness his powers, and Elara stayed close, guiding him, correcting him, making sure he did not overextend himself.I smiled at her. “I’m proud of you,” I said, my voice quiet. “You’ve done so much, and you never gave up.”Elara shook her head, smiling softly. “I couldn’t have done any of it without you,” she said, her hand resting on her stomach.I looked down at her belly and touched it gently. “You’re doing great in there too,” I said, speaking to the child. “Come soon. Everyone is waiting for you.”She laughed, a soft sound that
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Chapter: Chapter 173Kael’s POVI froze as I stepped into the hall, my stomach tightening. The dark fog that had surrounded everything was gone, and the silence was heavy. I looked around, and my eyes widened. Selene, her mother, and the entire army were lying on the floor, lifeless. The fight was over. The hall smelled of smoke and magic, but it was quiet now, still, final.Elara was kneeling by Eren, checking him over. Relief hit me like a punch, and I ran to them without thinking. “Eren!” I shouted.He looked up and smiled when he saw me. “Papa!” He jumped into my arms, and I hugged him tightly, holding him like I never wanted to let go. My voice trembled. “I was so worried about you.”“I was worried about you too,” Elara said softly, standing beside us. She looked tired, her hands still glowing faintly from the magic. “Eren helped. He tapped into the magic and fought Selene. He was brave.”I turned to Eren, pride swelling in my chest. “You did this? You fought Selene?” I hugged him again, tighter this
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Chapter: Chapter 172Kael’s POVThe cell was silent, too silent, and I had no idea how long I had been sitting there. I couldn’t reach Elara, no matter how hard I tried, and the emptiness of it made me restless. My hands clenched into fists. I didn’t know what was happening outside, I didn’t know if she was alive or in trouble, and the longer I stayed still, the more panic built inside me.The door slammed open, and two guards grabbed me, jerking me to my feet. I struggled, kicking and pulling, but they were strong. My stomach dropped when I realized they were taking me out of the cell, dragging me down the corridors, and I knew exactly where this was going. The execution grounds. I tried one last time to reach Elara, but the connection between us was gone. The dark magic she had warned me about was still blocking our link, and I cursed under my breath. My heart pounded.We reached the massive doors to the coronation hall, and I got a glimpse inside. The air shimmered with a dark fog of magic. My stomach
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Chapter: Chapter 171Elara’s POVI barely managed to pull Eren back before he burned Magnus alive, but in that instant, my focus wavered, and Selene seized her chance. She broke free from my mind hold and lunged at me. Her hand struck my shoulder and pain shot through my body, knocking me to the ground. I gasped and tried to push myself up, but she was already moving toward Eren.“Stop her!” I shouted, my voice tight, but the dark magic in the air made it hard to focus. My connection to my powers felt thick and sluggish, every thought like wading through mud.Selene grinned, cruel and sharp. She lifted Eren by the air around him, suspending him effortlessly. His small body floated there, still and terrified, and she laughed.“You’ll pay for this, Elara,” she said, her voice low and full of rage, “I’ll make sure you watch him suffer first.”I crawled closer, holding my hands out toward him, trying to reach him, and my words trembled with fear. “Please, Selene, let him go, he’s done nothing to you.”She ign
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Chapter: Chapter 170Elara’s POVSelene ordered the guards to seize me and they rushed toward me, grabbing my arms and pulling me back, and I let them because I wanted her to believe she was still in control, but I didn’t stop talking.“You’re full of bullshit,” I said, keeping my voice loud enough for everyone to hear, “you stand here and pretend you care about this pack when the only thing you want is a crown that isn’t yours.”Selene’s face twisted and she stepped closer. “Shut your mouth.”“No,” I said, “you lie because you need them blind, and you think you can scare me into silence.”She slapped me so hard my head snapped to the side, and the guards tightened their grip, and a few gasps rose from the crowd. My mouth filled with blood and I spat it right on her face, and she jerked back with a sharp breath.“Touch me again,” I said quietly, “and see what happens.”Selene moved to strike me again but I didn’t give her the chance. I lifted my leg and kicked her away from me, and the guards tried to pul
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Chapter: CHAPTER 195CORA “Thanks for the pies, Cora,” the man said, tipping his hat as he stepped toward the entrance. “You are welcome, Silas, but make sure you deliver the milk tomorrow morning,” I replied, wiping my hands on my apron. The heavy wooden doors swung shut with a thud, and the shop went quiet. I let out a long sigh of exhaustion and sat down behind the counter. My back was aching, and my feet felt like lead, but I was happy that it was finally the end of the day. This was probably my final customer, I thought, as I looked at the rows of empty shelves. It had been nearly a year since Cade and Maeve became the rulers of Blackwood. Everything had moved so fast after that night in the apartment. We didn't want the drama of the pack or the constant eyes of the elders on us, so we left the next morning. We only had enough time to say goodbye to Cade, Maeve, and Kira before we started traveling north. We eventually settled in this small town called Dimmsville. It was a nice place, far away fr
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Chapter: CHAPTER 194CORA I followed him into the apartment, hearing the door click shut behind us. The sounds of the partying crowd outside had already faded into the distance. Now, the only thing I could hear was the steady chirp of crickets and the other small critters of the night. It was quiet and private, and I was genuinely curious about what he had to show me. I thought maybe it was another map or a document for the new infirmary, but Liam had a different look in his eyes. He didn't say anything at first. He just looked at me for a long moment, then he suddenly moved and dropped down onto one knee. My heart skipped a beat, and I placed my hand over my mouth to keep from gasping. He reached out and took my other hand in his, his grip firm but shaking just a little bit. Liam started to speak, and I listened as he went on saying some of the sweetest words I had ever heard. He didn't use big, fancy metaphors, but I could feel multiple emotions pouring out of him. He talked about his insecuritie
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Chapter: CHAPTER 193CORAA few days later, we headed back to Blackwood. My entry into the territory this time was vastly different from when I had first arrived as a prisoner. Back then, I was alone and hated, but now, there was an entire entourage waiting for me at the gates. I looked out the carriage window at the people lining the path and I felt wild just thinking about the transformation that had happened over the last year. I had gone from being the girl they wanted to execute to the woman who helped break their greatest curse.As soon as we settled in, I met up with Kira. She had come over from the village she was staying in the moment she heard that I was back. She looked at me for a long time before she grabbed me in a tight hug, and she apologized for not telling me where she was during the worst of the chaos."I'm just glad you're okay," I told her, pulling back to look at her face. "I wasn't holding any grudges, Kira. I'm just happy I still have a friend."
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Chapter: CHAPTER 192LIAMWatching them leave, I subconsciously smile, feeling a little lighter seeing Cora and Maeve get along so well."You still haven't gotten over that awkward feeling from meeting new people, have you?" Cade interrupted, a teasing glint in his eyes.I quickly put on a serious expression and straightened my shoulders. "That is false. I have changed since you left. I am not that awkward anymore."Cade just chuckled, not sounding convinced at all. I didn't want to stand there and let him pick apart my social skills, so I quickly changed the topic."We should head out for a walk," I said, gesturing toward the courtyard. "The air is better outside than in this dusty hall."He nodded, and we started walking toward the perimeter of the grounds. For a few minutes, we just walked in silence. I struggled with what to say, my mind jumping between a dozen different things. I wanted to tell him I was happy for him, but it felt stiff.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 191CORAI felt the tension in the room the moment Liam and I stepped into the hallway. He was still acting stiff, and I could feel the resistance in his hand as I pulled him toward the main entrance. He didn't want to do this while he was still covered in dust from the renovations, but I wasn't going to let him hide in the kitchen. I gripped his fingers tighter and gave him a look that told him to stop being stubborn, and eventually, he sighed and followed me along.We entered the main hall just as Cade was walking in. I stopped in my tracks, and my eyes widened as I took him in. He looked completely different from the last time I saw him. He looked even better than previously, his skin having deep tan lines from being out in the sun, and there was a ruddiness on his face that made him look healthy and full of life. He didn't look like the haunted man who had left this fortress a few weeks ago."Liam! Cora!" Cade called out excitedly.He had a huge grin on his face, and he looked like h
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Chapter: CHAPTER 190LIAMI stood in the kitchen, staring at the slightly burnt cake Cora had made, but my mind was stuck on what she just told me. Honestly, I wasn't expecting Cade to be coming back at this exact moment. I thought he would take a much longer time to find her, considering it had been almost a year since they last met each other. It had only been a few weeks since he left the fortress to go search for her. Now he was already back, and he was bringing her with him?I wasn't prepared to meet an in-law. I didn't even know what to say to a woman who had managed to catch my brother's heart after everything he had been through.Cora looked at me, noticing how stiff I had become. She reached out and patted my arm, her expression softening as she tried to calm me down."It is a good thing, Liam," she said, her voice sounding light and happy. "He found his happiness. We should be celebrating.""Yes, it is a good thing," I muttered, but I couldn't stop my hands from fidgeting with the edge of the wo
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Chapter: Chapter 106LYRA"Lyra, you need to get up," Kael said, his voice serious. "Darren is at the door, and he says it is urgent."I let out a loud groan and rolled my eyes toward the ceiling, feeling a fresh wave of irritation. "Tell him to go away, Kael," I muttered into the pillow. "The sun isn't even fully up yet.""I don't think he can wait," Kael replied, walking back toward the front room. "He looks completely stressed out."I sighed deeply and grudgingly climbed out of the bed, dragging my feet as I grabbed my clothes from the floor and quickly slipped into them. I was still incredibly cranky and tired from the long day before, and I walked down the hallway with a scowl on my face, swearing under my breath that if this wasn't something truly serious, I was going to make my beta pay for waking me up at this hour. I arrived at the open front door and found Darren standing on the porch, looking anxious."You had better have a very good reason to disturb me right now, Darren," I said, my voice sha
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Chapter: Chapter 105LYRAThe sun wasn't out yet, and the sky was still a deep, purplish tint, but I was already awake. I lay flat on my back for a few minutes, staring up at the ceiling, and then I slowly turned my head to the side. Kael was lying right next to me, sleeping soundly."You look entirely different when you're not trying to provoke someone," I whispered under my breath.I leaned on my elbow and looked down at his chest, watching it rise and drop. He looked completely relaxed, and the usual, mocking smirk was entirely gone from his face, leaving him with an innocent look on his face. I couldn't help but smile at the sight, and I reached out, gently brushing a stray lock of dark hair away from his forehead so I could see his face better.After a while, the chill in the morning air started to make me shiver, so I stood up from the mattress."Brilliant, it's freezing," I muttered, gritting my teeth.I grabbed the heavy cotton sheets from the edge of the bed, pulling them along with me, and I wra
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Chapter: CHAPTER 104LUCIAN I stormed back into my personal chambers, and I didn't even bother to close the door gently. I kicked it shut with my boot, and the loud bang echoed through the empty room. My chest was heaving, and the anger inside me was burning so hot that I couldn't see straight. I grabbed a glass vase from the side table and hurled it against the opposite wall, watching it shatter into a hundred tiny pieces. It didn't help. The image of Kael walking out of Lyra's cabin was still stuck in my head, and it was driving my wolf completely insane.I started throwing stuff around the room just to vent the pressure in my chest. I grabbed a heavy wooden chair and smashed it into the floor, splitting the legs apart. I swept my arm across my dresser, sending books, grooming brushes, and metal containers crashing down in a loud mess. I was breathing hard, my knuckles throbbing from the desk I had broken earlier in my office, but I didn't care. I needed to destroy something. I needed to break thing
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Chapter: CHAPTER 103LYRAFor what felt like an absolute eternity, neither of us moved. We stayed locked in that exact position, leaning far across the desk and kissing right over the scattered piles of supply manifests and pack paperwork. Kael’s lips were warm against mine, and his initial shock made him completely still under my touch, but I didn't back down. I kept my grip firm on the edge of the desk, pressing into the kiss because I wanted to prove a point, and I wanted to shock him into silence.The heat between us grew quickly, making my chest tighten. When it finally felt like I was losing all the air in my lungs, I tore my mouth away from his. I pulled back slowly, my hands still resting on the smooth wood of the table, and I stood there panting hard as I tried to catch my breath.I looked straight into Kael’s face, and I didn't let my gaze waver for even a second. "Are you satisfied now?" I asked, my voice coming out rough and uneven as I gasped for air. "Is that enough proof for you, or do yo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 102LYRA I shut the door to my office, and I could already feel a massive headache coming on. The interaction in the hallway had completely drained me, and I walked over to my desk and leaned heavily against the edge of the table. Kael walked right in behind me, but he didn't look bothered by the situation at all. He strolled over to the small bowl of fruit sitting on the corner of my desk, reached inside, and grabbed a green apple. He took a loud, slow bite, munching on it like we hadn't just been in the middle of a screaming match with the most dangerous Alpha in the territory.I watched him chew, and his absolute nonchalance made me incredibly exasperated. I let out a sharp breath and rubbed my temples, trying to stop the pounding behind my eyes. I was honestly not ready to deal with any more of this drama today. I still had so much work to do, and I had to plan my rounds to visit the smaller packs that had supported me during the battle at the council hall. They had risked their
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Chapter: CHAPTER 101LYRAThe morning sun was hitting my face when I finally opened my eyes, and the first thing I noticed was that the other side of the bed was empty. Kael was already gone. I sat up and ran a hand through my hair, feeling a pang of disappointment. We hadn’t actually done anything last night. We had just talked and eventually fell asleep, and honestly, I was frustrated. I had so much built-up stress from the council battle and the constant meetings that I just wanted a way to let it all out.I let out a long sigh and climbed out of bed. There was no point in dwelling on it. I took a quick shower, scrubbed the sleep from my eyes, and got dressed in my usual gear. I spent a few minutes grooming, making sure I looked like a leader and not a tired rogue, and then I left the cabin. I headed straight for the office the pack had allocated to me. I had finished the bulk of my work yesterday, but there were still a few loose ends regarding the supplies for my rogues that I needed to tie down to
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