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Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0036
Sarah I wanted to wipe that false look of surprise off his face. "What do you mean Trevor tried to kill you?" his words strained. "Cut the act, Ryder, please. I'm no fool. Trevor would never do anything without your consent.โ "That's true but I would never order Trevor to kill you. Where is this false accusation coming from?" I ran my fingers through my hair frustrated at this point. Was I making a mistake, accusing Trevor wrongly? Did I rush to conclusions at the party because he had a cut in the same position that I had given my attacker? "Sarah come here," Ryder's voice was calm, urging me forward. "Come here baby, look into my eyes and tell me if you really think I am capable of sending someone to kill you. The thought has never crossed my mind." I wanted to believe him, I wanted to trust him. But I just could not shake off this feeling. Trevor had something to do with the attack. Everything was too much of a coincidence. But What if Ryder was telling the truth? Why
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-01Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0037
SarahI sat at the head of the long, polished table in the council chamberโperks of being the only womanโsurrounded by other members of the council. I had gotten familiar with the members. There was Alpha Orin to my right. Aleric, a pureblood, was to my left and the rest of the men distributed around.It's been two weeks since my near-death experience with Drako, yet I still had nightmares of my ordeal.This was my first official council meeting and the atmosphere in the room was tense. The men all wore grim faces as we deliberated on a problem that had arisen in the borders. A recent surge in violent deaths of werewolves across the borders has been causing havoc in the realm, and we were aware of who was responsible for these deathsโthey had all died from the same poison that almost killed Ryder.Alpha Orin was the first to speak. "The deaths across the realm are increasing. And it's putting a strain on our resources trying to track Drako down. He is always a step ahead of us. We hav
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-02Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0038
Warning: There might be some disturbing descriptions in this chapter, involving violence and blood. Ryder My wolf prowled the border separating my land from the Nightshadeโs. It was a moonless night and the stars were hidden behind heavy dark clouds. Silence reigned tonight, not even the whistling of a bird could be heard. I had hurriedly put my affairs in order, putting Trevor in charge. Unknown to Trevor, I had also enlisted the help of a friend to keep a close eye on him. After Sarahโs accusation, I decided to have another investigation carried out discreetly on the warehouses. The pack members had gathered this evening to bid me well but my goodbyes with Alim were the most painful. He had clung to my body, refusing to leave me, begging to follow me. I watched his emotions switch from pain to anger. He stormed into his room, tears still visible in his eyes and slammed the door at me. A branch snapped nearby, putting me on alert. My wolf raised its head, ready to strike. Bu
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-03Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0039
RyderSomething wasn't right.My wolf broke off, sniffing the air. The air was filled with the scent of blood and smoke as he neared the Stormclaw pack. Sarah trailed behind me.I tried reaching Trevor through the mind link. It proved futile. Sarahโs wolf trodded to me, nuzzling my neck. She had sensed my agitation. I nudged her softly and resumed my journey. My wolf picking up its pace.The site of my city as I ran past it made my heart beat fast. Houses were razed down, furs littered everywhere and the stench of blood grew stronger.It didn't slow me down as I burst into my compound through the woods. I shifted, taking the steps two at a time, with only one destination in mind. I snagged Alimโs door open, my heart racing widely as my eyes scanned the room. He wasn't there. โAlim!โ I screamed, pushing every door in a haste.People scurried past me, their faces grim, paying no attention to me as I walked the hallway, pushing every door open.I pushed the door to my room, and Trevor
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-04Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 40
RyderโWhere is she?โ Alexis asked, barging into the study.The papers on my desk scattered in different directions as she slammed the door behind her.Irritated. โWhere is who?โโDon't play dumb with me, Ryder. Where is Sarah? The guard just informed me there is no one in the cell.โโWhy are you asking the guards questions about Sarah? If he said there's no one down there, then there is no one down there. I don't owe you an explanation, Alexis.โโYes, you do,โ the authority in her voice grabbed my attention. I cocked my head to the side, so I could see her clearly. โYou don't run this pack alone. I'm your Luna. You let that two-faced bitch into our lives. Now, my son will never feel safe in his home because his father is too busy, chasing after a woman who is hell-bent on destroying him. Too blind to see what's right in front of him!โโEnough, Alexis!โ I ordered, my fist banging on the table. โMy son is safe and so are you. I'll find out who is behind this. And when that day comes,
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-05Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0041
Alexis โNot here,โ I whispered, walking fast into the woods. He followed at a slower pace. His body language screamed confusion.I continued deeper into the woods, far away from the house. Coming out of Ryderโs study, I had sighted Trevor in the foyer, making his way up the stairs.My eyes widened in fear. Things were about to take a different turn from what I had displayed earlier if Trevor meets Ryder now.I knew I needed to act quickly. I couldn't let Trevor go into Ryderโs study. Not now.I hurried down the stairs, brushing his shoulder lightly and pausing for a millisecond for his eyes to acknowledge the fear I had manipulated in mine.He didn't need much. He knew what to do. He walked the length of the stairs and descended the stairs in no hurry, following me at a distance.When I was certain we were far away from the house, I stopped walking and waited for him to catch up.โYouโve missed me?โ the idiot grabbed my waist and pulled me to his body, smothering me in wet kisses. โY
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-05Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0042
RyderโAlpha, we've his location,โ Adam, one of the warriors I'd enlisted, spoke from the other end of the phone.โWhere?โ I asked groggily, sleep still evident in my voice. It was two in the morning. I didn't need to ask questions, I knew who he was referring to.โTausy Bar, on the outskirts of the land.โโI'll be right there.โ I ended the call and got out of bed. Every trace of sleep was gone from my eyes.I threw on some clothes and walked towards the entrance of the house.Trevor has been MIA all afternoon.I had summoned him to the pack house through the mind-link, but he refused to acknowledge my order. I tried different means; calling and texting, but still no response.So, I sent the warriors, I'd asked for earlier in the day, to search the land and bring Trevor to me. But he seemed to vanish into thin air.I'd only wanted to talk but now, I've a feeling that wouldn't be the case. If Trevor was avoiding me, then he had something to hide. If the allegations against him were tr
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-07Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 43
SarahMy eyes trailed Ryder, his shoulder stiff, as he walked out of the bar. I felt like a fool, standing there, waiting for him to turn around. Hoping he would. He didn't.I slumped into the chair, my chest rising and falling rapidly as I gasped for air.The look on his face before he departed would have made me cry. But I didn't. It wasn't the reason I grappled my chest as the pain increased with every breath I took. It was the fact that I had left everything and ran down to this dumpster, to meet him.My phone had pinged while I was in the bathroom, getting ready for bed. It was a text message โMeet me at Tausy bar, nowโ from an unknown number.I don't know what came over me or what I expected. But the thought of Ryder being the anonymous messenger crossed my mind. It's only been twenty-four hours since we parted ways, so the possibility was slim. But I couldn't help hoping and thinking he had sent the message.Who else would have texted me to meet them this late? And in Stormclaw
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-06-08
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Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0105
SarahโRyder!โ I screamed, searching and punching my way through the chaos. โRyder!โPain coursed through me as something slammed into my face, knocking me to the ground.โDamn it,โ I hissed, forcing myself up. I should have been more alert, but my mind was scrambledโ I needed to find him.A lone figure, standing a few inches away from the fight, caught my attention as I struggled to stand on shaky feet.He had his back to me, but I recognized that broad shoulders anywhere. It was Lucas.Adrenaline rushed through my veins, pushing me off the floor and towards him. He was standing, almost like he was in a trance.Strange. But I was about to find out something worse.Almost like he could sense me, he cocked his head, his eyes briefly locking into mine before turning back.But it was enough for my eyes to register the object of his attention.A chill crawled down my spine. The tall, looming figure in front of Lucas has the moonlight on him.Drako.I froze, my breath catching in my thro
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0104
SarahI started up the stairs, ready to strip my sweaty clothes off and drench my body in hot water before the baby woke up; a luxury I couldnโt buy.She had her own routine; keep me up all night and sleep all through the day. It was a miracle she was sleeping right now.The house was quiet, just like I wanted. Everyone was still asleepโฆ everyone except Ryder. He was standing at the top of the stairs.โItโs time.โ He whispered, as soon as I got close.It took a second for my tired brain to understand what he was saying. โAre you sure?โIt had taken countless talks to get him to agree to the plan and he had done so grudgingly.โPositive. The tracker picked up her movement again. And my man on the ground just confirmed it. They are on the move.โAbout darn time. Itโs been a long week holed up in this tiny cottage, trying to act normal while lying in wait for Lucas and Alexis.And my personal monster.โHow much time do we have?โ I asked, my blood pulsed at the thought of confronting Luca
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0103
SarahโSheโs beautiful,โ his voice floated through my half-conscious mind.โI know,โ I muttered, my eyes slowly opening. โAnd feisty too. She held my finger in her little grip for so longโฆ I fell in love all over again.โThe memory brought a smile to my face. The labour was tough but getting to hold her in my arms, and seeing her tiny body snuggled close to mine, made up for the hell I went through.And the one I was yet to face.โJust like her mother,โ Ryder spoke, grabbing my arm.My eyes lazily settled on Ryder, sitting beside me. He was smiling, despite the bruises covering his faceโฆ and hand; I realized as I let my gaze travel down his body.โYou look like you've been in a fight and came out the worst of it.โHe chuckled. โNothing compared to how you're looking.โ he squeezed my hand gently. โYou did well, Sarah. She is beautiful and healthy. Have you decided on a name for her?โI consciously scanned my body. โNot yet. I've been playing around with a few. Any suggestions? I'm open
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0102
LucasIt felt stupid, standing here, staring out the window while my whole world was falling apart. But that has been my routine for the past week, except today was different.โAbout time,โ I muttered, my eyes trailing the pickup truck that had just pulled in.โIโll see her in the study,โ I spoke to the guard standing at the entrance. โDonโt let her take a step to any other part of the house, except it leads to the study.โI caught his silent acknowledgement as I walked passed.There was going to be a lot of explaining and screaming and I wasnโt going to be the one doing either. Sheโd betrayed me and this time, she was going to serve as an example to anyone who might be harbouring thoughts of that nature.Especially, her worthless father!The door creaked open, jarring me from my thoughts.โLucas.โ My name rolled off her tongue like a plead, much to my annoyance.But her appearance caught me by surprise.โAlexis. Welcome home,โ I replied sarcastically, my eyes slowly taking her in.S
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0101
Ryder My lips quivered with disgust. โTell me again, Zane, when did you come up with this speech?โโThis isn't a speech. For the safety and growth of this pack, it is in everyone's best interest that you step aside for someone more capable to take responsibility.โI laughed, although it held no humour, it held traces of my anger. โEveryone? Who have you been talking to?โโEveryoneโฆ including the people of this land who you seem to have so confidently forgotten about, because of your heart. Tell me, Ryder, is she truly worth it?โI clenched my fists, fighting to keep my anger on hold. โYou think Iโd risk everything for her if she wasnโt?โZane took a step closer, his eyes narrowing. โLove isnโt enough to lead a pack. You need to be able to make tough decisions without letting your heart cloud your judgment.โI did that once and where did it land me? Right here, in this mess. But I couldn't blame Zane. He knew nothing about it.Still, I won't let him tear my pack apart because of ignor
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0100
RyderIf I could ask for one thing right now, it would be the chance to go back in time and correct my mistakes.That night with Alexis was a mistake.Trusting her father was a mistake.Hurting Sarah and pushing her away was a mistake.Too many mistakes made already. And I was about to make another if I let Sarah have her way.I had stayed awake last night and yet, I could only come up with the lamest plan, involving the one person I hated and couldn't even afford to trust.I paused on the front steps, taking in deep breaths before uncorking my water bottle and gulping down.โWhere have you been?โ A voice startled me.A shadow emerged and the light from the porch cast a warm glow on my unexpected companion.It was Ava.I cocked my head at her in confusion. Her question was unexpected, bizarre even. Slowly, I continued my ascent to the front porch, ignoring her.She blocked my path. โShe is gone.โ Flatly.What was she talking about? And why was she waiting for me, out here in the fark
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0099
SarahI sat upright. Another painful ache above my pelvic area.โWhy?โโTruthfully?โ I nodded, eager to get him out of my room. โI'm doing this for the safety of our pack. RydโAlpha Ryder seem to have forgotten his duties to the packโฆ he is like a man lost in love.โRyder wasn't in love. He felt guilt. There is a difference.โHe wonโt listen to reasonโฆโ his voice was low like he was ashamed of himself for talking. โHe has thโthis insane need to protect you, even if it means destroying the pack. And I can't sit back and let it happen.โ No, you can't. You don't regard me and my existence isn't worth a dime to you, talk more of the lives of your pack members.โSoโฆ Iโm not worth it?โ I admit. More like an angry statement.He didnโt flinch nor bat an eyelid, which annoyed me the more. โYou suggested itโฆ didnโt you?โ His cold eyes mocked me. โIโm only granting you what you asked forโฆ or are you having a change of heart?โI swallowed. โNo.โโGood. I have got a plan already laid out.โI lis
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0098
โSarahThe attack was all Lucasโ idea. A backup plan to get you if you failed to marry him.โ I heard Ryder's voice but my gaze was locked on Alexis.โThe man I killedโฆ their leader, hinted at a woman, being behind the attack.โI saw something flash through her eyes. It was too fast, I couldn't put a name to it.โAre you sure about it?โ Ryderโs voice was laced with disbelief, which I found strange.Was he trying to make excuses for her? Ignoring his question, I pushed my body forward, letting my legs drop to the ground. โYou owe me that much, Alexis. If you tried to kill me and failed, you owe it to me to answer my question.โ I said quietly, my face barely inches away from hers.โI don't owe you anything,โ her foul breath filled my nostrils.What was I expecting? That she would admit to sending rogues to kill me? That she would apologise for ruining my life? That I would find fulfilment when in her misery?I pushed my chair back and stood up. I needed to be done with this part of my
Marred by his Betrayal ย ย ย Chapter 0097
RyderThe meeting tonight had yielded no positive results. Instead, all the advisors had sided with Sarah and Zane, to my annoyance.What they thought was best for the pack, was never going to happen. Not when I was still the Alpha of the Stormclaw pack.But, still, I was running out of time. I had less than 48 hours to find another plan that didn't involve Sarah putting herself in danger.I kissed a sleeping Alim before I got out of bed. He was recovering fine which I was grateful to the goddess for. But he was still wary of me. Pauline had assured me everything would be fine with time and I believed her.Draping my nightrobe, I left the room quietly, not wanting to wake Alim up.I had one more business to take care of before I called it a day. The house was quiet and dark as I made my way down the stairs.โFor fuck sake!โ I cursed as my feet collided with something on the floor.โWho is there?โ I heard Sarahโs frightened voice. It was coming from the living room.โSarah?โโRyder? Y
