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THE ALPHA'S FORBIDDEN MATE Chapter 88
Xander's povA group of rebels armed with the new weapons concerned Magnus and Draven never the barracks. Magnus was strong and holding his ground against them but Draven looked cornered with his back pressed against the wall of the castle.I rushed over to them, tearing any one who stepped in my path. I lunged at the rogue closest to Draven, the unexpected movement made the weapon fall out of his hand and clatter to the ground. I wasted no time in crushing it under my paw then tearing into his shoulder. The sickening sound of crunching bones was like music to my ears.Ava wasn't far behind as she ran past me and lunged at another rebel. He pulled out a dagger attempting to cut her but she dodged effortlessly, her jaw clamping around his wrist with a ferocious growl.More rebels poured into the courtyard, forcing us to fall back. They were more coordinated than before, their attacks synchronized as if being puppeteer by someone we couldn't see.They knew our defenses well and effortle
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Xander's povI know the keeper said not everyone could find the chamber but Magnus knowing was bad enough.The attack wasn't just about killing us, it was a diversion. Their goal was the chamber.I shifted to my human form in an instant."Magnus!" I roared, he spared me a quick glance, eyes wide before retreating with the rebel into the chaos.Ava grabbed my arm. "What is it?""They're after the chamber," I snarled. "We have to stop them!”We tried to chase but lost them.“Let's check the chamber.” Ava said, voice filled with urgency.“Wait.” I stopped her. “What if that's what they want? They could be lingering, waiting to see where exactly it's hidden and how to get in.”Ava was silent as she pondered my words. Suddenly, her eyes went blank then it returned to normal.“Aria said she knows what to do.” Ava said then her eyes became electric as Aria took over.She reached out her hands and lightning shot out forming a wall at the entrance of the hallway so no one would see or pass thr
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Xander's povGarrick held up a hand, silencing the audience. “That's not why we're here. We summoned you both for answers. During the battle with the rebels we all witnessed something… unnatural .” His eyes flickered to Ava briefly. “The human shifted into a wolf. How?”The murmurs were louder this time.Maris leaned forward, hands clasped in front of her and her expression suspicious. “And not only did she shift into a wolf, she shifted into a white one. That has never been seen or heard of in the entire history of Lycara— not even among the ancient bloodlines.”Thane suddenly slammed his fist on the table. “What sorcery is this? Is she a threat to us?”Leo snarled inside me but I claimed him, the last thing we needed was Leo going crazy and repeating the history with Vanessa and her friends. I stepped forward and addressed him, my voice cold and unwavering.“She is no threat,” I snapped. “If anything, she’s the reason we’re still standing. Without her, this castle would’ve fallen. S
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Xander's povBut she wasn't done.Slowly, she turned to face the crowd. Her eyes swept over the crowd. The truth wasn't just directed at the council but at everyone present. The novels, the warriors, the guards, the pack members and servants as it concerned everyone.“I have had enough of the lies. I have tried to hold on to the truth for a little longer but today, I can't anymore.” Ava began. “The war— the one you have all been taught, the one that shaped our current society is a lie.”She casted a sharp glance at Garrick. “You said Xander was telling a tale right? You should be ashamed of yourself, you and the rest of the councils joined your ancestors in spreading ‘tales’ all these years.”“What insolence!” Garrick roared, slamming his fist on the already cracked table.“Shut your mouth!” This time, it was Aria who commanded it. Her voice carried so much power that I stumbled back as the force of the command hit me even though I wasn't the one it was directed at.All the wolves tit
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Xander's povAfter Ava's outburst in the council's chamber there has been a sudden silence in the pack as everyone was still reeling from the shock of her revelation.I had heard some rumours about a little uprising growing not only in blackthorn but in the other packs as well. I would have to figure them out later.Right now we're still rebuilding the castle. But as we worked to med everything that has been destroyed, something kept bothering me. Like I was forgetting something important.I tried to remember what it was but couldn't. I tried shaking off the feeling but it kept disturbing me, that something had been left unfinished.One day, it hit me. Like a cold slap to my face.The rogues we had captured.They had been rotting in the dungeons, forgotten, since they had been captured during the ambush weeks ago and more had been captured during the castle attacks. We had more than enough to interrogate. Due to all the chaos, I had completely forgotten.Finally, I had a means of gett
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Xander's povI clenched the paper in anger. He had been leaking a lot of information right under our noses.I continued to check the crate and found more detailed letters talking about Ava, me, the warriors, patrol shifts, enforcers, warriors that had been sent out of the pack undercover, details on the other pack. Everything.I also found a map with symbols I didn't recognize. It had coordinates to parts in the realm I had never bothered with and some parts that I knew of.Parts that Magnus was in charge of and told me lies about. More hideouts that were right under my nose but I had failed to see.I cursed as I realized how well Magnus had played everything out. He was highly intelligent.One thing still bothered me. Why?Before I could study the map, one of the scouts we had positioned at the base of the cliff burst into the cave, his face pale from the cold and his breathing ragged."Alpha," he gasped, nearly collapsing in front of me.I grabbed his arm, steadying him. "What is it
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Xander's povThe pool was small enough to indicate that it wasn't a fatal wound but it was enough to make my stomach drop.Her scent was all around it so there was no denying it.I scanned the area looking for any trace of Lyra or Magnus then I spotted an arrow in a tree with a note at its tip.I snatched it off, hands trembling with barely controlled rage.“If you want her back, come find me. But be quick, Xander. She’s running out of time.”Magnus.A growl escaped me as rage as hot as kava coursed through me.Roman dropped to his knees near the pool of blood. His face filled with fear, sadness and anger.Yes, she was my sister as well but she was his twin. Always by his side since they were in our mother's womb. They were one soul in two bodies.I felt a pang in my chest as I remembered my mother. I had vowed to protect her babies and now, one had been taken from under my nose because I had been too occupied to keep an eye on them. I felt like a failure.“They took her,” Rowan whisp
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Xander's povNow, he was using the ghost of my past that had haunted me for so long, to taunt me. I crumpled the paper with a growl.Before I could let the anger consume me, I felt Ava's hand on my arm.“Xander,” she whispered, her voice soft but firm.I turned to her, my chest heaving as I took in ragged breaths. Her eyes—the most striking pair of icy blue eyes, held mine, anchoring me back to reality.“This is what he wants,” she said. “He wants to make you angry. He wants you to lose control so you’ll make mistakes.”I closed my eyes, forcing myself to take deep breaths and calm down. She was right— just like always. Magnus knew me better than anyone. He knew exactly which wounds to poke at and which scars to rip open.I dropped the crumpled note to the ground and crushed it underneath my boot. “Let's keep moving.”****More days passed.The trial was all but gone. Our leads disappearing, lost in the wind. The warriors grew restless. And I was slowly unraveling.Rowan was worse. He
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Ava's povThe day had started like any other.There were meetings with the inner council, light bickering over the upcoming full moon festival, and more parenting advice— that I didn't ask for— than I could keep up with. My mind felt full, my ankles were sore, and despite how much I adored everyone’s 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 him—even just for a few hours—tugged 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.He’d been protective ever since we found out about the baby, even more so since I’d started showing a few weeks ago. My bump was still small, but
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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 hunted… by my own body.“Move,” I growled at Xander, who stood directly between me and the basket of moonberry tarts I’d been craving since sunrise and asked the cooks to make.He turned slowly, blinking. “You’ve already had three.”I narrowed my eyes. “And?”“And… I love you,” 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 2.0—crying over songs with puppies, getting irrationally upset when Xander didn’t refill the honey jar, then five minutes later curling against him like nothing ever happened. The mood swings weren’t just real. They were ruthless.The moonberry tart was cold by the time I got to it, but I didn’t care. I devoured it with all the speed of a starved animal
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Xander’s 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 peaceful—something I never took for granted anymore. I didn’t 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.She’s pregnant.It should have been a simple announcement. But for me, it cracked something wide open.For weeks, I’d noticed something different in her scent. Not wrong—just new. I hadn’t 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 fluttered—not 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.“Gods,” Vanessa said, stretching back in her seat. “It’s 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 warm—safe in the memory of the stars and the enormity of the secret I’d 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 child— out child— 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.Xander’s 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 immediately—still seated at the edge of the bed, half-dressed, barefoot, lost in my thoughts.“There you are,” 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 healer’s 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 world—a 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 Kaida’s cherry blossom tree glowed pale pink in the moonlight, and I found myself drawn toward it. Toward the spot we alwa
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Ava's povSunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Blackthorn castle, warm and golden as it spilled across the newly polished floors. I stood at the balcony just outside the council chamber, my eyes tracing the distant tree lines. Smoke no longer rose from the hills. Screams no longer echoed through the valley.Peace.It was strange how something we fought so long and hard for could feel so… quiet.I placed a hand over my stomach. That now familiar queasiness cane again, subtle but persistent. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, grounding myself the way I’d been practicing since taking on the Luna title. Calm. Poise. Grace.“Luna Ava?” A voice called gently from behind. One of the omegas.“Yes?”“Lady Vanessa and the others are waiting in the courtyard. You said you wanted to walk with them today?”“Yes. Thank you.”I smiled and nodded, but the moment I turned my back, the nausea returned—like it never left. I gritted my teeth and blinked back the faint dizziness. I've been
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Xander's povThe night was quiet, save for the faint crackling of the fire still burning at the center of camp.But Ava… she had curled up beside me, her head on my shoulder, her fingers gently tucked against my arm. Her breathing slowed sometime between Rowan’s quiet jokes, Vanessa blushing with Kael teasing her and Lyra sitting in silence after her brief confession.She fell asleep there, in the circle of firelight and friends and whispered memories.I couldn’t bear to wake her.So I carried her.Her warmth pressed against my chest as I walked us to the chambers we’d been assigned in the temporary Ashville pack house. The bed was a bit small but clean, sheets tucked in and blankets folded. I laid her down carefully, brushing a stray strand of hair from her cheek before covering her with the blanket.I wanted to stay awake and watch over her. Zerathos may be gone but he has left a lasting trauma and fear of the shadows. I was scared that if I closed my eyes and opened it I would real
