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23: Bound by Blood, Broken by Love
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Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 24: Secrets, Lies, and Desperate Ties
When the Alpha ordered Beta Cedric to escort the humans to the eastern lands for safety, he hadn’t given much thought to the slaves. But Lena had convinced her maid, Milicent, to join them.Now, with their task complete, it was time to return.Milicent stood near the carriage with the other maids, chatting in low tones. She was painfully aware of the Beta’s gaze burning into her back. Desperate to ignore it, she forced a laugh louder than intended and cringed at her own awkwardness.The Beta didn’t say a word. He just watched her, the way she glanced away shyly whenever their eyes met.He scoffed under his breath, leaning lazily against a pillar.“How’s the Luna treating you?” one of the girls asked.Milicent had expected that. Everyone seemed eager to pry, hungry for gossip about Kara Voss.“Well,” Milicent began with a smile, “I’d say she’s the kindest soul I’ve ever met.”The girls blinked, surprised.“Do you think the Luna isn’t who they say she is?” another maid whispered.Cedric
Last Updated : 2025-04-13Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 25: When Bonds Break and Scars Remain
A century agoThe wind howled outside, clawing at the walls like a restless beast.He stood near the window, his gaze fixed on the darkened sky.The storm mirrored the turmoil brewing inside him.His chest tightened as footsteps sounded behind him.Soft, hesitant steps that belonged to only one person."You're late," he said without turning.His voice was low, strained.“I wasn’t sure if I should come,” Antara whispered.At the sound of her voice, he finally faced her.Her golden hair spilled over her shoulders.Her blue eyes, once so warm, barely met his.“You shouldn’t have come at all,” he said bitterly.“Unless you’ve changed your mind.”She swallowed hard, her fingers curling into the fabric of her gown.“I haven’t.”It felt like the air had been knocked from his lungs.“Don’t do this,” he said quietly.“Please, Tara...”Her eyes closed at the sound of her name on his lips.When she opened them again, her gaze was firm.“I’m sorry,” she said.“I’ve made my choice.”“You’re choosi
Last Updated : 2025-04-14Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 26: Scars Etched in Silence: The Secrets That Bind Us"
Lena dropped to her knees, calling Milicent’s name, but she was unresponsive.“Cedric,” Alpha Darius called amid the chaos.Cedric appeared beside him, sharp and attentive.“Take the slave out,” Darius ordered.“Yes, Alpha.” Cedric bowed, then bent down and scooped Milicent into his arms. He carried her in a bridal hold, his gaze lingering on her face as he walked out.Once they were outside, beneath the shade of a tree, Milicent’s eyes fluttered open. She blinked groggily, only to find Cedric staring at her with an amused smile.She squeezed her eyes shut again.“Please... let me down,” she whined, her voice barely above a whisper.Cedric didn’t answer. His smile widened.“Please, Beta Cedric,” she pleaded. “I’m sorry for what I said. I didn’t mean any of it.”“But you still said it,” Cedric mused, his tone light yet firm. “And the Alpha heard every word.”He paused deliberately, as though savoring the tension.“What do you think he should do to you?” His voice dipped lower. “Tear yo
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"You were right, she's not Kara Voss," Alpha Darius said as he walked into his office, his beta trailing behind."I told you," Cedric replied.Darius sank into his chair, dragging a hand down his face. "But what I don't understand is why she's hiding the truth. What's stopping her? Trade goods or freedom?""Likely."He scoffed. "And she thought this was the best place to find freedom?"Cedric stepped further into the room, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "I don’t think so. Remember? She tried to escape when she first arrived. Doesn't seem like someone seeking freedom."Silence lingered between them.Then, flashes of Lena coughing up blood flickered through Darius’s mind. The way she'd tried to speak but ended up choking on her own words."A-ha!" His hand slammed on the desk. "They're clever. Very clever. Lydia Voss planted her slave here in place of her daughter and had a witch cast a spell to keep her from speaking the truth. That’s why she can’t talk. She's bound by magic."Cedri
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The scent that hit Vargr the moment she joined him made his heart leap with unexpected joy.But he kept his expression neutral."Finally, I get to see you," she said, her voice soft and almost heavenly."Hmm-mm." He arched a brow. "Have you been looking for me?"She stepped closer and sat down on the stone beside him.Picking up a pebble, she asked, "It seems you don't come out often.""What's the use of being a secret advisor if I make myself known to the pack?"When she glanced up at him, his face was far too close — mere inches from hers.Her breath caught.Those eyes.They were... beautiful."You're undeniably close, secret advisor," she muttered.He chuckled, leaning back with a smile tugging at his lips. "You can call me Vargr."She shrugged and tossed a stone into the water below."Why were you trying to see me?" he asked. "Is there something I can help you with?""I was curious." She tossed another pebble."Curious about what?""I wanted to know what the Alpha thought about th
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"Do you have no sense of propriety?" Kara demanded, her voice sharp. "When was the last time you bathed?"The young maid lowered her gaze, her face flushing with shame. "I am sorry, Luna.""You ought to be sorry for yourself," Kara retorted coldly. "Leave at once!"The maid bowed her head further and fled, tears tracing down her cheeks."They are but maids, Kara," Valaria remarked with a languid tone, her wine glass poised delicately in her hand. "You cannot expect them to be spotless at all times."Kara’s eyes narrowed, her disdain evident. "Nonsense. My other servant maintains a standard of cleanliness," she scoffed, her eyes rolling dismissively.Selena’s lips curled into a sly smile. "Isn’t that the very reason you hold such disdain for her, Luna? Because she is cleaner and..." She paused, sensing the change in Kara’s demeanor. "I mean... she is more... presentable."Kara yawned, her body stretching languidly across the bed, a portrait of boredom. "Both of you bore me. Leave."The
Last Updated : 2025-04-17Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 30: Blood, Bonds, and the Forgotten Rituals of the Old Ways"
What Lena encountered as they stepped into the northern wing of the Shadow Fang Pack was far beyond what she had expected. She had underestimated him — greatly.The place was vibrant, almost bustling with life. It mirrored the lively markets of the human world, where merchants called out their wares, eager voices mingled in conversation, and stalls lined the streets, brimming with goods — from richly woven fabrics to fragrant herbs and rare trinkets. The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, blending with the faint aroma of burning incense.Children darted between vendors, their laughter ringing out like a melody, while traders haggled with customers over prices. There was warmth here — a sense of community and normalcy that felt foreign compared to the cold tension that clung to the Shadow Fang Pack’s main grounds.This wasn’t the grim, oppressive environment she had braced herself for. It was thriving, welcoming — a corner of the pack’s territory that felt almost un
Last Updated : 2025-04-18Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 31: Bloodbound and Broken: The Cost of Betrayal and the Burden of Love
"In the ways of the old," the elder began, his voice firm yet distant, "a werewolf wedding was more than just a union of hearts. It was a binding of souls. The ceremony wasn’t merely about vows; it was a pact sealed by blood and magic."He paused, giving the room a moment to grasp the weight of his words."The couple would stand beneath the Blood Moon, surrounded by their pack. The Alpha or an elder would draw a ceremonial blade, cutting both bride and groom's palms. Their blood would mix as they clasped hands, creating a bond stronger than words alone."His gaze darkened."But with such power comes risk. If the bond is forced, if one heart wavers or doubts, the magic can turn unstable. A failed bond weakens the mind and spirit. Some say it drives the pair to madness."Murmurs rippled through the room, but Lena wasn’t done."And what about... the effects?" she pressed.The elder nodded gravely."A true bond, one forged in love and trust, strengthens both wolves. They become attuned to
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Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 49: A Lycan's Claim
"A Lycan what?" she scoffed, brows drawn. "There are no such beings."“There are truths you have not yet been shown—truths long buried, swept beneath the dust of centuries,” he replied solemnly. “To answer your question: Lycans are real. Some call us beasts, others name us higher wolves, for we are akin to them in form, yet greater in strength and spirit. And you, my dear, are one of us. Do you remember what I told you that night?”She shook her head slowly. “You said a great deal.”“I told you never to reveal what you are to the wolves,” he said, voice low and steady. “They would not hesitate to slay you should they discover the truth. That is why your wolf has remained dormant since the hour of your birth. The mark you bear, which mirrors mine, was not given in vain—it was etched upon you to restrain your transformation. It was meant to shield you, not harm you.”The weight of his words pressed heavily upon her. She took a step back, her gaze shifting to the silver chains that boun
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 48: Bound by Fate, Marked by Lies
Maybe not with the speed of a wolf-man, but it was still far beyond human capability.Jade and her mother lunged at him, ripping him away with brutal force. He slammed into the cell gate with a heavy thud before collapsing to the floor.Cedric groaned, pushing himself up, his instincts flaring as he shifted into his wolf to fight—"Halt."Craven’s voice sliced through the tension like a blade.Everything stilled."Sit."The raging wolf obeyed without question, dropping to the ground like a hound heeding its master’s call.Craven let out a slow sigh. "I don’t want you killing these two. Vargr would never forgive me in this life. Go on—hunt. Run until your rage is calmed."The wolf whined but obeyed, trotting out of the cell without another glance.Miriam and Jade stood frozen in place, disbelief painted across their faces.Jade was the first to speak, voice edged with astonishment. "That’s a new one. He controlled a raging wolf with just words?"His mother exhaled. "No wonder wolves fe
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 47: Veil of Betrayal: A Mind Torn Between Love and Vengeance
Within the Depths of Darius’s MindIn a realm locked within Darius’s mind, he drifted through a place he never wished to leave—a haven his own thoughts had crafted. A simple life in a beautiful house, untouched by duty or war. A life with his beloved.“You’re too gracious, my lord,” Antara said softly, a smile gracing her lips as she looked down at him.His eyes fluttered open, heavy with weariness. “And yet, here I am... again.”“What are you doing here, anyway? Do you not have responsibilities to attend to as always?” she asked, rising to her feet and walking toward the window. Her gaze lingered on the world beyond, though her heart remained behind.“The duties I hold cannot compare to what I hold with you, Tara,” he replied. He rose from the bed, crossed the room, and wrapped his arms around her waist. His head dipped to her neck, inhaling her scent—familiar, calming, maddening.“You’ve been so occupied that you forget me, my lord. I am growing angry with you,” she said, and he kne
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 46: "Whispers Through the Shadows: The Hidden Truths That Linger in the Silence"
Nightfall in Lena’s ChambersA soft voice stirred her from sleep. Her eyelids flew open. It was powerful—compelling.Dressed in a simple nightdress, she rose, drawn to the voice that called to her very soul.It led her beyond the familiar paths of the pack, deeper into the territory than she had ever ventured.At last, she arrived at an ancient dwelling, its walls weathered by time. She stepped inside."Lena…"The voice whispered again, guiding her down a narrow passage, deeper still—until the air grew heavy, thick with an unfamiliar scent.A scent that struck her like a blow.It was faint yet intoxicating—smelt like frost-laced cedar and crushed wildflowers.She pressed forward, descending into a dungeon.There, amidst the dim torchlight, stood a figure. A golden mask concealed half of his face, but his eyes—piercing, molten gold—bore into her."Beloved." His voice cracked as he inhaled deeply, his entire form shuddering. "You smell of—honeyed jasmine and aged myrrh." He sniffed, "Su
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 45: The Gathering Storm
"How long has she been thus?" Lena inquired the moment they stepped beyond the chamber."Two nights past," came the reply."And how long shall she remain so?"Dylia pondered for a moment before speaking. "That, I cannot say. You see, Milicent was not merely wronged in body—she was stripped of her dignity, her very spirit wounded. Such a loss cannot be mended with time alone.""Then what must be done to aid her?"Silence fell between them.At length, Dylia spoke again. "Has she kin? A beloved, perchance?""I know not," Lena admitted."In such a case, we must seek one who holds her dear. If she knows there is one who awaits her, one who has not abandoned her, it may give her reason to return to us. Yet, I cannot promise she shall ever be as she was."Lena exhaled softly, nodding. "So be it." Then, after a brief pause, she lowered her voice. "There is another matter I must speak of."Dylia regarded her in silence."Come with me," Lena urged, stepping away, beyond the hearing of Cedric wi
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 44: "The Battle Within"
The battle raged within Darius’s mind.Two dark beasts stood locked in confrontation.Their growls reverberated through his consciousness, a constant clash of power.A massive black wolf appeared, sleek and controlled.It positioned itself between the Lycan beast and its adversary.Draven, the embodiment of Darius’s wolf form, stood firm.His gaze was steady, his posture unwavering.He was the image of restraint, the side of Darius that kept chaos at bay.Before him, Craven, the enormous black Lycan beast, snarled.His fury crackled in the air like wildfire, an untamed force of nature.The Lycan’s massive form shook with frustration.His beastly eyes were wild with rage, teeth bared."As expected, you all acted like fools," Craven growled.His voice rumbled deep within Darius’s mind."If I hadn't been restrained, my mate wouldn’t have been wounded, beaten, and nearly violated.""But you two planned this and locked me away for half a century."Tension thickened the air, the weight of C
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 43: When Thrones Crumble and Vows Shatter
A night past.Within the castle of the witches' clan, Kara paced the chamber, her fingers trembling with barely restrained fury.That treacherous wretch—her own friend—had taken up with her husband, and she, the rightful wife, was left to seethe in silence.What was her mother planning? Why was it taking so long?"Why have you not touched your meal?" her aunt inquired as she entered, the maid trailing behind—the same girl Kara had dismissed upon arriving."I've no appetite," she snapped."Foolish girl. We do not waste away over a husband's whore. Nay, we welcome them if it serves our purpose. Stop this sulking and come eat.""I should sit at table while my hands itch to tear that harlot apart?"Her aunt sighed, stepping forward to rest a firm hand upon her shoulder."Your mother is handling it, that much I am certain. You know the woman she is."Kara wet her lips, bitterness sharp on her tongue. "My mother tells me nothing. Explain to me how my own husband took my handmaiden to his be
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 42: Brief Awakening of the Marked One"
"Beloved..."The voice was gentle yet firm, slicing through the haze of pain and fear. Her eyelids fluttered open, vision blurred, but she recognized the familiar mask, the piercing eyes that haunted both her dreams and waking hours. But this time, instead of mismatched eyes, they were gold."Are you hurt?" His voice was calm, steady, a chilling contrast to the storm raging within her.A sob tore from her throat. Words failed her.His expression darkened. "Did they touch you?"She trembled, breath shallow, suffocating under the weight of horror pressing against her chest like an immovable stone.He exhaled sharply. Then, quieter, softer, yet deadlier, he spoke again."Close your eyes. Do not open them until I am done."She obeyed, squeezing them shut, waiting.Then, a voice rang out."Who dares stand in our way?" one of the men sneered.He did not answer. The very air trembled, thick with an unearthly force, monstrous and beyond mortal comprehension. His body shifted, bones cracking,
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 41: "When Screams Fade into Silence: A Cry for Help That Never Came"
Warning: This chapter contains R-rated content and potentially triggering material. Reader discretion is advised. If you find such themes distressing, feel free to skip this section.“Come in,” Selena instructed, her voice calm yet firm. “See that he is given something to drink.”The maid curtsied and left the room.Selena turned her gaze back to Cedric. “I am inclined to believe you—not because of the Alpha’s name, but because you have shown some measure of truth. Yet I remain doubtful because of your claim to hail from the Shadow Fang Pack. My Alpha considers your kind an enemy, and I see no reason to trust that he would send you here. Speak plainly—how did you truly come to possess this seal?”Cedric gave a low chuckle just as the maid returned with a cup of wine.“Leave us,” Selena ordered.The maid obeyed without question, bowing deeply before departing.Alone now, Selena folded her hands in her lap, her eyes never leaving Cedric’s face.“You live up to your reputation,” Cedric s
