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CHAPTER 98

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ARIA

How fucking disappointing.

"...I’m like a damn weight to you, and you picked your legacy." I tilted my head, thinking it through. "Which... isn't entirely wrong."

Keep telling yourself that, Aria.

"Don’t worry, I’ve thought about it long enough, and I still want to spare you the agony," I said, stepping forward until we were just a breath apart. "Even now, after everything... some pathetic part of me still wants to make it easier for you. Still wants to be the one who says goodbye so you don’t have to feel guilty."

Rowan’s mouth twitched. Then he let out a bitter sigh and shook his head.

“No,” he said, quietly at first. “No. You don’t get to carry this one for me.”

I narrowed my eyes. What was he saying? Before I could piece it together, he looked me dead in the eye. His posture straightened, and for a moment, he looked like a man walking toward his own execution.

“I, Rowan Frostbite of the Frostbite Pack...” His voice was clear, strong—too calm for what he was about to say
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  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 98

    ARIAHow fucking disappointing. "...I’m like a damn weight to you, and you picked your legacy." I tilted my head, thinking it through. "Which... isn't entirely wrong."Keep telling yourself that, Aria. "Don’t worry, I’ve thought about it long enough, and I still want to spare you the agony," I said, stepping forward until we were just a breath apart. "Even now, after everything... some pathetic part of me still wants to make it easier for you. Still wants to be the one who says goodbye so you don’t have to feel guilty."Rowan’s mouth twitched. Then he let out a bitter sigh and shook his head. “No,” he said, quietly at first. “No. You don’t get to carry this one for me.”I narrowed my eyes. What was he saying? Before I could piece it together, he looked me dead in the eye. His posture straightened, and for a moment, he looked like a man walking toward his own execution.“I, Rowan Frostbite of the Frostbite Pack...” His voice was clear, strong—too calm for what he was about to say

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 97

    ARIAAnd I don’t know what hurt more—his words or this...this complete stillness, like he couldn’t even bother to answer me. I looked at his back, so tall, so proud, so utterly alone, and I felt something strange twist in my chest. He wasn’t built for loneliness, and yet he wore it like it was all he knew.Maybe that’s why I’d followed him. Not to ask questions. Not to fight. Just to give him my presence. Even if he hated it. Even if he’d rather tear it to pieces than let it stay. I mean, if he was going to live the rest of his life in that empty castle of his own making—then maybe, just maybe, I could share a piece of it. So he wouldn't rot in it alone.I'd reject him.My chest felt sore…like someone had scraped the insides raw and then left it open to rot in the air. He still hadn’t moved. And I realized then…Rowan was never going to say it—the ones that would make the ache in my heart disappear.So I said it for him.“You’re selfish, Rowan,” I said quietly, lifting my chin. “You sa

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 96

    ARIAThe moment I saw Darius standing behind Lucian, my legs buckled. I had to be hallucinating… this wasn't real. Why was he here again? How did he get in…?My heart pounded painfully against my ribs. Oh, wait. Lucian had said something about him this morning. I just hadn’t been paying attention. I was too caught up in our issues to see the danger of having Darius a meter close to me. I faintly felt Lucian’s arm slip around my waist. If not for his calming scent, I would've dashed in the opposite direction.“Aria…” Lucian started, a little too collected. But I wasn’t listening. I was right. He had purposely let that devil in here! I twisted hard, slipping out of his hold like I’d been burned.Unfortunately, my movement caught Darius’s attention. His eyes slid down to me. Then he lazily lifted his lips, swiping his tongue over his lower lip—an awful habit he had when he was amused. Or when he wanted to unsettle me.I stumbled back, bumping into someone’s shoulder in my rush. Fuck, fuc

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 95

    LUCIAN My eyes narrowed. “Tread carefully.”“The goddess has given a sinner… a mate,” the woman said softly.I was on my feet before I realized it.“I’m not a sinner,” I growled. “Don’t call me that.”They laughed again. It didn’t sound like joy. It sounded like mourning. “We know everything,” the man on the left rasped. “You killed for silence. You buried your truth.”“You burned what was sacred,” said the one on the right.“You built a pack on ashes,” said the woman in the middle.“Leave me alone!” I growled, pointing at them.“You came here yourself,” the woman whispered.“You always come back, no matter how much you want to forget.”“You open the door.”“You walk the passage.”“You sit in the chair.”“And then you came here yourself.” They all grinned now, sharp teeth peeking from behind aged lips. “No one dragged you, Lucian. You came.”I stared at them, my fists clenched at my sides, breathing heavily. “Why do you torment me?” I whispered.“Because we are your truth,” the woma

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 94

    LUCIAN“Say that again,” I whispered. “Say it louder, Darius. See how fast I rip your head and gift the rogues myself.”Darius bared his teeth. “I don't want to expose you, Lucian, but you are pushing me.” he paused. “In fact… you already did that all on your own. The rogues know. The other Alphas know. Look at how the Phantom’s little pet project is thriving. Look how far he's fallen.” He laughed, a low and bitter sound. “Aria’s the only one who doesn’t know what you did. Oh, wait. Her people too. What if…”My blood ran cold. I shoved him hard against the wall, hard enough to rattle the light fixture above his head. “I warned you,” I snarled, lowly. “If you breathe another word about that night, I’ll silence you myself.”But Darius just looked amused. “You can try. But we both know your hands are full. One rogue girl, three dangerous Alphas in your court, a duel you orchestrated to humiliate your rival... and let’s not forget the angry pack that’s about five seconds from turning on y

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 93

    LUCIAN Well, whatever he was thinking wasn’t my concern. I was going to use him to punish Killian. The outcome of the fight was already decided. Killian might land a few brutal hits on Rowan, driven by his usual impulsiveness, but Rowan was a royal wolf—trained in the precise tactics of single combat.One well-placed blow would knock Killian off his game, and that would be the end of it. Lesson learned.“But that’s not all,” I said, raising my voice. “There’s another matter—one that concerns our guests… and the rogue in our territory.”Not just one. There were a hundred rogues camped just outside my pack house. I felt Aria shift slightly at my side. I tightened my grip around her waist. No one was going to touch her again. Not while I was still breathing. She must have noticed Darius—he’d been throwing her lewd smiles from time to time. Did the bastard have no shame?My people weren’t happy about the Alphas coming in and out with their personal guards, and I didn’t blame them. But co

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 92

    LUCIAN The man understood exactly what I meant. But before he could take a step, a sharp ring of laughter sliced through the air, halting us both. I turned and there was Darius with a crooked grin stretched across his face."Such a mouth on a calm Alpha," he said, mockingly.I ignored him and turned back to the scout. "Make sure he’s…""No."This time, I turned my whole body to face him. He was staring directly at me, that irritating grin still plastered across his face."What?" I asked."You’re not chasing me off, Lucian. I heard what he said. Killian and Rowan?" He let out a chuckle, spreading his hands a little as if the idea amused him deeply. "My, my… what did they do? Get into a little spat over Aria?"My jaw tightened.He took a step closer. "Now that’s a fight I never expected. Over an omega, no less." He gave a low, mocking whistle.I stared at him—really looked. And in that moment, I saw it clearly. The glee in his eyes wasn’t just amusement. It was something wild. He didn’

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 91

    DARIUS“After you, gentlemen,” I said, stepping through the gate with all the venom I could muster. Fucking bastard. My men followed behind me, some grinning, some licking their lips like they were already picking out who to fuck first.“Pretty little pack… wonder if their bitches are as soft as the grass.” Lip spat after throwing a lewd glare at the mam closer to him.I snorted.“Bet they cry when they’re fucked. I love the criers.”Lucian ignored them. Didn’t glare. Didn’t even glance. And that wasn't even the worst part. The worst part was the fact that he treated them like flies. He indirectly told me that I wasn't worthy to be an Alpha in his presence. That pissed me off for some reason.“Hey, idiot! I hope we get a redhead—I haven’t broken one of those in weeks.”“Shut it!” I snapped without turning. “All of you.”They fell quiet immediately, surprised. No, I wasn't angry at their words. I was angry that Lucian didn’t even react to them. He was supposed to snarl. Shout. Show som

  • Alpha Lucian Obsession   CHAPTER 90

    ARIAOr worse—what if this was a coordinated plan between the three of them to destroy the Bloodfang Pack?I grabbed Aaron’s hand.“Take me to them.”---#Darius’s POVThe sun hadn’t fully climbed yet, and the mist still kissed the earth like the place was trying to look holy. How fucking annoying. It didn’t suit the Bloodfang Pack. Too soft. Too clean. If I didn’t know better, I’d say they were trying to play innocent. Well, their Alpha was. We were closer now—marching in like wolves on a red carpet. I told my boys to dress well, and they did—smelling like ass and peaches. Fortunately, they added quietness to the show. It was a good omen… that sharp, eerie quiet that comes before a real mess. Their earlier laughter had been replaced by swagger. You could hear their cockiness and arrogance in their boots.Crazy fuckers. I didn’t exactly tell them they were heading into a lion’s den while hoping the lion was asleep.“Alpha,” Ry muttered beside me, his gaze flicking forward. “There it i

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