Forever Bound

She pushed open the creaky door to the dusty attic that served as her room. her eyes scanning the cluttered space that felt more like a prison than a sanctuary.Exhausted, she collapsed onto the worn heap that passed for her bed. Her father had once again used her to pay off a debt, forcing her to spend the entire night working as a waitress at a club. Her hand instinctively went to the locket necklace she wore, this was the only connection to her mother. She sighed, whispering "Mother" as a mix of sadness and longing washed over her.Her father's descent into drinking had begun after her mother's death, and it only worsened when he remarried. His addiction to gambling led to trouble, and when he couldn't pay his debts, he'd pawn her off to do chores for his creditors until the debt was paid. She longed for the life she once knew, and her heart yearned for something good to happen, something that would change her life for the better. Maybe, just maybe, she'd meet her mate, someone w

The night was quiet and peaceful, the only sound that could be heard was the soft rustling of the wind through the trees. The quiet atmosphere was shattered by a sudden, piercing scream that echoed through the halls of the palace followed by the sounds of struggling breaths.Inside the Luna's chambers, the three midwives worked tirelessly to aid in the labor. Beads of sweat dripped from their foreheads as they focused on helping the Luna through her difficult labor. With one final scream, the baby came into the world.At first, there was a shout of jubilation among the midwives as they welcomed the new life, but it quickly faded as they laid eyes on the newborn. It was a girl, and they knew that the Alpha king would not be pleased.The eldest midwife, her face filled with worry, turned to the other women with her and asked in a hushed voice, "Who is going to tell the Alpha king?" There was a heavy silence in the room.They knew what was at stake. Their lives. Slowly, their gazes turne

The Alpha King marched angrily to the throne room, his eyes filled with fury. "Cursed? What does he take me for? A fool?" he thought. Pausing, he noticed a guard standing outside the door of the throne room."I had no idea I had become invisible. How else can you explain not greeting your king?" he growled, and the guard fell to his knees. He looked around and saw the others bowing. "Do you have a problem with your eyes? Didn't you see your fellows bowing?" His voice was softer this time but the threat in his tone could not be missed and the guard was trembling in fear.The Alpha King observed the guard's fear and gestured for him to stand. The guard, breathing a sigh of relief and stifling sobs, hurried to open the door to the throne room. As the guard turned to express gratitude, the sound of bones breaking filled the air; the King smashed the guard's head against the wall."Learn to show respect in the afterlife," he whispered, then proceeded into the throne room, indifferent to

The grand hall was abuzz with hushed whispers as Ivan gathered his subjects. Allen stood beside Collins, his expression a mask of surprise and pleasure. Valle discreetly pulled him aside, his voice barely audible."It's done. I've spoken to the royals and subjects. They know I'm leaving on a journey and you're in charge."Allen's eyes narrowed, his concern feigned. "Out of our territory? That's dangerous."Ivan's expression was resolute. "I'll find Alexa and our child. We need to break this curse."Allen watched his brother, intrigued by Valle's unwavering determination. Ivan, meanwhile, was consumed by self-blame. If only he'd known Alexa was his fated mate sooner...As Valle departed, Allen's stoic expression remained fixed. Collins approached him, a sly smile spreading across his face."So, my Alpha, where do we begin?"*****Valle trudged through the snow, his feet sinking into the drifts as he scanned the horizon for any sign of Alexa. The wind whipped through his cloak, biting a

Alexa stood in front of her wardrobe, scanning the rows of clothes with a critical eye. She wanted to make a good impression on her first day as a secretary, but she didn't want to overdo it either. After a few minutes of deliberation, she settled on a black pencil skirt and a green blouse, pairing them with matching green shoes. She took a step back to admire herself in the mirror, satisfied with the professional yet stylish look.Downstairs, Leonard was waiting for her, his eyes widening in shock as he took in her appearance. For a moment, he just stood there, speechless. Alexa felt a flutter in her chest as she wondered if she had overdone it after all.Finally, Leonard found his voice. "Wow, Alexa, you look stunning," he said, his eyes still fixed on her.Alexa smiled, feeling a blush rise to her cheeks. "Thank you, Leonard. I was hoping to make a good impression."Leonard's gaze lingered on her for a moment before he spoke again. "You have no idea how proud I am of you, Alexa. I