登入分享
115
publish date:
2026-06-21 15:14:13
最新章節
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 124
GEMMAI left the room in search of Nate and George. They had almost made it to Nate's office when I intercepted them."Let's talk," I said, stopping in front of him.He had a neutral expression on his face. "There is nothing to talk about. Everything concerning Astra has led us to disagree or fight. I'm not up for that, thanks." He stepped around me and kept walking.I let out a sound of frustration and followed after him. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I didn't think it was important." I said. He stopped walking and I stopped with him.He gave me a look. "That's the problem, Gemma. You didn't think!" He snapped. "Someone from the North snuck into the palace and you didn't think to tell me? Oh, please, I've heard better excuses."I've never seen Nate lose his hat like that. Maybe he was still getting over the initial shock of his mother being attacked by an intruder so many weeks ago. It was valid but he didn't have to talk to me like that.He must have seen the look on my face because
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 123
GEMMA"Hello, Lady Gemma," he said, with a little difficulty. Nate's gaze moved back to me. His grip on Matteo was still firm."Matteo, you're here again," I said, my voice betraying my surprise more than I had intended. My eyes darted between Nate and George unaware of that Matteo had snuck in the last time."You know him?" George asked, his brows furrowed in confusion."Not really," I said. George and Nate exchanged glances, their eyes narrowing as they watched Matteo.Before they could press further, Astra entered the room, her eyes widening as she took in the scene in front of her. "Matteo?" She called. "What's going on?"Nate reluctantly let go of him and he landed on his feet, coughing slightly and rubbing his neck. "Who is this?" Nate demanded.I shifted uncomfortably and looked pointedly at Astra, urging her to answer. She forced a smile as she stepped forward. "Alpha King Nate, Beta George, this is Matteo, my best friend and most trusted confidant," she introduced him.Matteo
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 122
GEMMAI barely managed to get enough sleep last night, but staying in Nate's arms was helpful. I just couldn’t shake off the feeling that we were on borrowed time. From all I've heard about the leader of the north, he wasn’t exactly the type to sit idle, doing nothing. It was fishy.When morning came, Nate kissed me and returned to his room, albeit reluctantly. I got out of bed and prepared for the day.As I was dressing up, there was a knock on the door. I was expecting it to be Nate or maybe Astra but, when I was permitted to enter, it was a palace guard. He stepped in and bowed respectfully.“Lady Gemma, I have a message from a representative of the north. He has asked for only your presence, quietly." He said.My heart skipped a beat. Ragnarok's first move… I quickly composed myself and nodded to the guard."Lead the way," I was already ready so I followed him out of the room and closed the door behind me.He took me towards the front of the palace, where guests usually waited. Bu
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 121
NATEThe tension between Gemma and me didn't quite ease even after we talked. I was still against her siding with Astra’s bold declaration. But, I was still letting Astra hold her secret meetings with the northern people.I was marking my side like this. I was a bit on edge. Ragnarok hadn't said a word or made a move since then. George was the only one who openly shared my concerns. Astra and Gemma were too preoccupied with their plans to think about that.I understood their determination for Astra to step out of Ragnarok’s shadow. But it felt like everything was happening too fast. We were rushing into this.And then there was Gemma, stubborn as ever, fully backing Astra without a second thought. Just because she felt like she related to her story. I knew she was powerful but this felt reckless. I couldn’t help but think about the dangers Astra was bringing in. Gemma was placing herself right in the middle of it all.The palace halls were quiet as I paced outside her room, trying to
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 120
GEMMAMatteo huffed, “I’m impressed, Astra,” I said honestly, sinking into the chair. “I've looked forward to the day that you would step up and stand up for yourself. But you have to understand, this is a huge risk. If things go wrong, it could go wrong.”“They won’t,” she interrupted again, with a confidence that surprised even me. She faced me. “I’ve learned from the best, Gemma. Watching you, Nate, and even Ragnarok, I can see how leaders operate. I've seen the way they command respect. And it's something I can do."We nodded. "With what I've seen, you're capable," I said."Yeah, now I'm using that knowledge to build my power base. I'm going to take over." She said firmly.I couldn’t help but feel pride. Astra was becoming the leader she always wanted to be. But this was a dangerous game she was playing and one wrong move could bring everything crashing down.“Who have you spoken to?” Matteo asked. He wanted to know just how far she had gone with this plan.“Several of the key fam
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 119
GEMMAHe didn't just say that. I pulled my hand from his and took a step back. “And what about the danger she’s in? She’s going up against her brother, Nate. Alone. If I don’t stand with her, who will? Who's going to help her?" I asked.Nate tightened his jaw and hesitated before he spoke up, “You don’t know what you’re getting into,” he said. “Ragnarok isn’t just another Alpha. He’s a threat—"“I’ve faced worse,” I interrupted him. “I didn’t survive the Obsidian Wolves just to cower in the shadows again. I’m not afraid of him, Nate. And I won’t let Astra face him alone.”He stared at me for a moment. His eyes searched mine for any sign of hesitation but, there was none. My mind was made up.Finally, Nate let out a breath. “I knew you were going to say that,” he said, running a hand through his hair. “You’re as stubborn as they come, Gemma.”I couldn’t help but smile at that. “You knew that when you took me from Madam Margaret as your mate.”He sighed again, there was a hint of a smil
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 4
GEMMANo matter where I turned, all I heard were the voices of everyone laughing at me. They were all mocking me. My ears were filled with their laughter.As usual, nothing good ever comes out of my life no matter what. I thought I would finally have something to smile about in my life but who was I
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 3
GEMMAI thought he would lie to me or something but I didn't feel anybody on me. I slowly opened my eyes and caught him staring at me with his arms folded on his chest. I scrunched up my face in disgust knowing he was scrutinizing me. Not that I could see his eyes moving away from my face, but he i
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 2
GEMMA"Ma'am, it's not what....." She cut me off before I could say the words out."Rita!" She called out loud to the head of servants, who came rushing towards us immediately."Yes ma'am.""Take this brat away and get her prepared for the arrival of our guest. He would be here in two hours.I am do
Claimed By The Darkwood Brother 1
GEMMA"No matter what happens, do not give them a reason to think you are weak. You are not weak baby. You are my strong little girl."I remember every word Mother said the night before her death. The night before the cold hands-off death came knocking on the door and taking along with it my family.
你可能也喜歡
The Alpha's Slave Mate
Danielle Bush1.9M 閱讀量Sinful Temptation
KATHLEEN HAYAT483.5K 閱讀量Tattooed Luna
Mrs. Smith3.0M 閱讀量Caged Between The Beta & Alpha
Moonlight Muse875.1K 閱讀量Silent Alpha
eiress_notes142 閱讀量Too Curvy To Be Luna, Too Strong To Break
SusuP21 閱讀量Discarded By My Mate, Worshipped By His Rivals
Faith Abiala22 閱讀量Claimed By The Vampire King
Nia Kas76 閱讀量
