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THE ALPHA'S FORBIDDEN MATE ย ย ย Chapter 59
Xanderโs POVI was still trying to wrap my head around everything.A week.We had been gone for an entire week. The keeper's warning about the elders rang in my head, I had always known that they couldn't be fully trusted and this has solidified my decision on that.A lot rested on my shoulders now, taking care and protecting Ava, handling the issue with the rouges, finding the traitors in the castle, being cautious around the elders, destroying the human rebellion and finding out who this dark god was so I could help Ava.I looked up at her. She was lost in thoughts just like I was. Even if the world around us was on fire, she would always ground me.โWe need a plan.โ I said, breaking the silence.She looked up and nodded. โWhat type of plan?โโFirst, we need to make sure that we maintain control over the pack at all costs. A divided pack would fall before the war even begins. The rogues are watching us, they are waiting for a sign of weakness to latch onto and bring us down.โShe no
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Xander's povThe council had summoned me yet again. The air was thick with tension as I stood before them. Their cold and calculating gaze burned into me.I maintained a neutral expression and clasped my hand behind me, back straight as I started back at them. Leo growled, he was seething deep in me. It was a struggle to contain him.โAlpha king Xander.โ Elder Thane began. โYou suddenly disappeared for over a week and threw not just your pack but the entire Kingdom into a frenzy as they relentlessly searched for you. Do you care to explain your sudden disappearance?โHe tried to look and sound intimidating but he looked like a pup. โI left to go investigate a recent rogue activity I had spotted near the borders.โ U answered calmly. โIt needed to be handled with utmost discretion and secrecy which is why I didn't tell anyone because I couldn't risk a word of it getting leaked and jeopardizing everything I had planned.โElder Maris scoffed, I turned to her and saw her eyes were narrowed
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Xander's povThe oracle stood by the door. This was unlike her, she doesn't leave her cottage unless summoned. The room fell into hushed silence as we all watched her walk to the front of the room.โThane, Garrick and Maris.โ She started. โYou will not lay a finger on a single hair on that child's head.โ She ordered.โOr-oracle.โ Garrick stuttered giving her a bow. โWhat brings you here? This is a simple matter.โโIt is not a simple matter. It is far greater than every single one of us in this roomโ and the realm as a whole.โ She said, โLeave Ava alone.โโWhy?โ Maris snapped. โEver since that human stepped foot in this castle things have changed and not for the better. Take a look at Xander, he hurt his own people and has been slacking in his duties.โโThe wheel of fate has been spun, everything is now set into motion. Many threads of destiny have been knotted together, a story that cannot be undone has been made. Each choice and action taken henceforth, is a step closer to the inevit
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-01-18THE ALPHA'S FORBIDDEN MATE ย ย ย Chapter 62
Xander's povI ran my fingers through my hair, my hands trembling slightly.โThatโs the reason why my father hates me,โ I said, my throat tightening. โItโs not just because I remind him of my mother or because he thinks Iโm weak. Itโs because he blames me for her death.โAvaโs brows furrowed in confusion. โBut you said that she died from childbirth complications after the rogue attack. How could that be your fault?โI let out a dry laugh, it sounded hollow and filled with pain. I regret everything that happened till this day, her death would forever haunt me.I let out a bitter laugh, the sound hollow and filled with pain. โBecause I was the reason she was in the forest that day. I begged her to come with me.โHer eyes widened, and I could see the shock and sympathy warring within her.โIt was a beautiful summer day,โ I said, my voice distant as my mind flashed back to the memory. โThe sun was shining, the air was filled with the scent of jasmine and lavenderโ my mother's favorites af
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Xanderโs POVI watched as her chest rose and fell asleep. She slept peacefully. She had exhausted herself while comforting me.I brushed a piece of her hair away from her face before standing up and walking to the door. I wasn't sure if she'd appreciate me being there when she woke up so it was best for me to leave.Casting one last glance at her sleeping figure, I opened the door and walked out. Today had been mentally draining, I didn't have the energy to focus on pack work so I quickly had dinner then went to bed.The next dayโฆ.The sun has just begun to rise, peaking about the horizon, bathing the castle and the pack grounds with its golden glow. I stood on my balcony, looking at the view before me and thinking about my plans for the day.Everything Ava did for me the day before still lingered in my mind. She deserved something special, she has given me much more than I have ever given her. She was a treasure that I was lucky to have been blessed with.So, I decided to take her to
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Xander's pov)We spent the rest of the morning eating, talking, laughing, and sharing childhood memories. Ava told me a lot about her childhoodโher favorite memories, her struggles, and the little things that made her happy. I made sure to note every single detail down in my mind.โI used to climb trees all the time,โ she said, her voice filled with nostalgia and eyes distant as she transported back to the period of the memory, mentally. โThere was this one tree in the village square that was taller than all the others. Everyone always wondered how it managed to thrive so well in the harsh climate, I guess it was just determined to survive at all cost.โโJust like you. You're the bravest person I know.โ I said.She blushed again. โAnyway, one day my friends dared me to climb it, and of course, I couldnโt back down from such a challenge. I climbed it despite how difficult it was, I made it to the top, but then I couldnโt get down.โI laughed, imagining a younger version of Ava stuck at
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Xanderโs povโAlpha!โ I heard Magnus yell from a distance, I turned and saw him sprinting toward me, his face grim.โHow did this happen?โ I demanded.Magnus stopped in front of me, breathing heavily. โIt was an attack. A bombโone unlike anything we have ever seen before. It went off near the southern border, but it was so powerful that the shockwave reached here.โโA bomb?โ Ava asked, stepping forward.Magnus glanced at her briefly before nodding. โYes. The damage is worse near the border. Some of our warriors and pack membersโฆ they didnโt make it.โI clenched my fingers into a fist at his words. Through the pack bond I could feel some people snap as they died and the pain of their families. Each death was like a stab to my chest, literally, that was one of the burdens alpha kings had to bear. They would feel pain for each member of lycara who does.โWho's responsible for this?โ I asked.Magnus hesitated, his jaw tightening. โWe donโt know yet but we caught a trail of rogue scent nea
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Xander's povAva and I decided to walk through the borders now that the rogues had been dealt with. We wanted to see the extent of the injuries and how many we had lost.The southern border which was once a place filled with happiness and love as people went about their day and children played. It was now a graveyard, one filled with memories and death.A young bloody warrior walked towards us, arm wrapped in bandages that were soaked with his blood. His face was pale and his breathing sounded laboured, he was in severe pain. Ava immediately rushed over to his side and placed a hand on his shoulder to help him walk better.He looked surprised at her assistant and was a bit apprehensive because she was human. He remained rooted to his spot. โLet me help, please.โ Ava said upon noticing his hesitance. Her voice was calm and welcoming.The warrior shook his head. โI'm fineโฆโ he didn't know what to address her as, he winced as he tried to move out from her hold.The sight both warmed my h
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THE ALPHA'S FORBIDDEN MATE ย ย ย Chapter 233
Ava's pov The wind howled softly against the window, it was odd but it was like a lullaby whispered in an ancient tongue. Xander had fallen asleep hours ago, his breathing deep and even beside me. His arm was draped protectively over my waist, warm and grounding, as if even in slumber he was guarding the world heโd sworn to protect. But I couldnโt sleep. Not tonight. The baby, Rowan, was stirring more than usual. Little flutters and firm nudges beneath my skin, like he was restless too or sensing something beyond the veil of reality. I closed my eyes, fingers spread across the curve of my belly, and whispered a silent promise into the dark. โIโll always protect you, little one.โ The world tilted. It started slowly, like I was falling into still water. The bed, the room, the warmth of Xanderโs body all faded away like early morning mist. I wasnโt afraid. Instead, an overwhelming calm settled over me, thick and heavy, the kind of calm that whispers of someone celestial. A
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Ava's pov The celebration had ended hours ago, but the warmth still lingered in my body. The lanterns had gone out. The laughter and footsteps had faded. Kaida and Lyra had walked us back to the castle gates, cheeks glowing from too much dancing and cider. The moon was high now, very bright silver light watching from its throne in the sky as if it too had awaited this final part of the night. Our chambers were quiet, save for the occasional crackle from the fireplace. I was dressed in one of Xanderโs tunics, hair damp from a quick rinse, and settled against the high pile of furs and pillows in our bed. My fingers rested gently on my belly. Xander came out from the mini kitchen attached to his chamber, barefoot, shirtless, hair tousled, with two steaming mugs in hand. He handed one to me and dropped onto the bed with a soft grunt. โGinger and honey,โ he said. โKaidaโs secret cure for growing royal pups.โ I smiled at him. โIf it works, Iโll personally carve her name into a th
THE ALPHA'S FORBIDDEN MATE ย ย ย Chapter 231
Ava's pov The air buzzed with excitement. Golden rays of the sun spilled through the leaves above as the clearing beside the Moonstone Falls which glowed with enchantment. I had never seen the sun so bright, it was as if all the gods were watching closely to see what would be revealed today. Long, linen banners fluttered from tree branches, dyed in the traditional white and silver hues of blessing rituals. It was a sacred spotโwhere our ancestors once received visions from the Moon Goddess herselfโand it felt like the perfect place for today. My gender reveal. Or as the werewolves called it: The Spirit Beckoning. Kaida had explained it days ago while wrapping my waist in white silk, her eyes shining with pride as she narrated the ancient tradition. I wasn't surprised that she knew so much because the nightshade warriors were known for holding on to our history very tightly, they even knew far more than even blackthorn but only shared why they deemed necessary. โWhen a
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Ava's pov The day had started like any other. There were meetings with the inner council, light bickering over the upcoming full moon festival, and more parenting adviceโ that I didn't ask forโ than I could keep up with. My mind felt full, my ankles were sore, and despite how much I adored everyoneโs excitement, all I wanted was silence, a soft place to lie down, and maybe a jar of pickled mangoes. Xander had been called away to handle a little rogue situation near the southern border, and although I tried not to worry, being apart from himโeven just for a few hoursโtugged at something inside me. Even after the war,.rogues would still be spotted from time to time. They weren't threatening and tended to run away at the sight of us. They just wandered aimlessly but we had underestimated them once and didn't want to make the same mistake twice. Heโd been protective ever since we found out about the baby, even more so since Iโd started showing a few weeks ago. My bump was still s
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Ava's povI always thought pregnancy would feel magical. Glowing skin, cute bump, a sense of purpose, maybe even that mythical "pregnancy glow" everyone swore existed.Instead, it felt like I was being huntedโฆ by my own body.โMove,โ I growled at Xander, who stood directly between me and the basket of moonberry tarts Iโd been craving since sunrise and asked the cooks to make.He turned slowly, blinking. โYouโve already had three.โI narrowed my eyes. โAnd?โโAndโฆ I love you,โ he said quickly, stepping aside and lifting both hands like I was some scary creature.Which I kind of was.Pregnancy had changed me. It was like I had become Ava 2.0โcrying over songs with puppies, getting irrationally upset when Xander didnโt refill the honey jar, then five minutes later curling against him like nothing ever happened. The mood swings werenโt just real. They were ruthless.The moonberry tart was cold by the time I got to it, but I didnโt care. I devoured it with all the speed of a starved animal
THE ALPHA'S FORBIDDEN MATE ย ย ย Chapter 228
Xanderโs POVThe moonlight spilled through the open balcony, casting soft silver over the sheets tangled at the foot of the bed. The fire in the hearth had died a while back, quiet and tired like the rest of the castle.The day has taken an unexpected turn which I loved so much. A twist that made my heart race and a smile light up my face.She was asleep.Ava.My mate. My Luna. My light.Her hair was fanned across the pillow, her face relaxed and peacefulโsomething I never took for granted anymore. I didnโt move, just sat at the edge of the bed, eyes watching the delicate rise and fall of her chest.Her unexpected words echoed in my head like a metal being hit by something.Sheโs pregnant.It should have been a simple announcement. But for me, it cracked something wide open.For weeks, Iโd noticed something different in her scent. Not wrongโjust new. I hadnโt placed it, not until she stood before me and told me herself. There had been no grand preparation. No expectations. Just her an
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Ava's povSunlight spilled through the high windows of the grand hall, gleaming on the silver fixtures and dishware. For the first time in months, the hall wasn't empty. Laughter echoed all around me, mingling with the clinking of cutlery and the smell of warm bread and honeyed meats.I sat between Xander and Vanessa, my fingers curled around a steaming cup of tea. My stomach flutteredโnot from nerves, but from something far newer. Something growing.The thought never failed to pull a smile to my face.I glanced around at the faces gathered at the table. Rowan was teasing Kael over a burnt piece of toast, Kaida sat beside him, her hand resting lightly on his wrist. Lyra was at the far end, wrapped in a thick shawl, her expression quiet but calm, a faint smile playing on her lips as she watched them. There was no tension in her shoulders.They were all here.All of them.And that meant more to me than any feast ever could.โGods,โ Vanessa said, stretching back in her seat. โItโs been f
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Ava's povThe morning sunlight filtered in through the tall windows, casting soft golden glow across the stone walls of our chambers. The fire from last night had burned down to glowing embers, but I still felt warmโsafe in the memory of the stars and the enormity of the secret Iโd carried all night.I smiled, rubbing my tummy even though it didn't have a bump. It all still felt like a dream to me. I couldn't believe that I was carrying my childโ out childโ and would soon be able to hold him or her in my arms.This was like a reward from the gods for taking down zerathos. It was the most perfect gift.Xanderโs scent hit me before I heard his footsteps. Woodsy. Earthy and a hint of citrus.He pushed the door open with ease, stridijg in, he was already halfway out of his ceremonial coat, his black shirt clinging to his chest beneath it. His eyes found me immediatelyโstill seated at the edge of the bed, half-dressed, barefoot, lost in my thoughts.โThere you are,โ he said, his voice soft
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Ava's povPregnant.The word sat on my tongue like a secret not yet ready for the world to know. Heavy and new. Sacred. My hands trembled as I exited the healerโs wing, the soft glow of lanterns lining the path doing little to light the darkness within me.It wasn't a bad darkness, it was just confusion.The corridor behind me felt like it belonged to another worldโa place of certainty and whispered truths. Healers always knew things, some that we wanted to hear and the ones that we didn't want to hear. Out here, beneath the dark sky things felt more real.Too real.I walked slowly, aimlessly, not ready to return to the castle after what I had just learned. Not ready to face anyone. Especially not Xander.Not yet.The gardens were quiet this time of night. Peaceful. A hush had settled over the grounds, as though the very earth was holding its breath. The petals of Kaidaโs cherry blossom tree glowed pale pink in the moonlight, and I found myself drawn toward it. Toward the spot we alwa
