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The Watcher

Auteur: Jules
last update Date de publication: 2026-06-05 19:29:30

Lyra's Pov

He's standing in my doorway like a ghost, and I don't know how long he's been there.

I sat up fast in bed, heart slamming against my ribs. The nightmare still clung to me, blood and fire and a younger Theron standing over bodies. My breathing came quick and shallow. He filled the doorway, dim hallway light behind him, face mostly in shadow. I could not see his expression clearly, but I felt his presence like a weight on my chest.

"How long have you been standing there?" My voice came
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  • THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S MARKED BRIDE    The Visiting Alpha

    Lyra's PovGarrett Stone arrives with fifty warriors and a smile that promises trouble.The week after the ceremony passed in a blur of new routines and small victories. I was still learning the rhythm of the Northern Territory when the news spread through the pack house like wildfire. Alpha Garrett Stone from the Western Territory was coming for official trade negotiations. He brought fifty warriors with him, a clear show of strength and a subtle reminder that he was not to be underestimated. Theron had agreed to the visit, but the entire compound felt tense. Everyone knew this was more than trade talks. Garrett wanted to see Theron's new contract Luna up close.The formal reception was held in the main hall. Theron and I stood side by side to greet him, the first time we presented a united front publicly. I wore a formal dress that kept the mark on my neck clearly visible. Theron stood tall and imposing beside me, his presence alone enough to make people careful. Garrett Stone ente

  • THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S MARKED BRIDE    Finding Her Place

    Lyra's PovIf Theron won't let me be his mate, I'll be the best damn Luna this pack has ever seen.I woke up the next morning with a new determination burning in my chest. No more waiting for instructions. No more sitting in my rooms wondering what my role actually was. I got dressed quickly and went straight to the pack administrators' offices. The staff looked surprised when I walked in and asked for a full report on current pack issues. Housing shortages in the lower-rank district. Disputes between families that had been dragging on for months. Childcare problems for working mothers. The previous Luna, Theron's mother, had been beloved. Her role had been empty for nine years, and the pack had clearly suffered for it. No one had stepped up to fill the gap. I started organizing solutions right away. I scheduled mediation sessions for the worst disputes. I worked with administrators to reallocate resources for housing. I set up community programs for childcare support. I used my back

  • THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S MARKED BRIDE    The Morning After

    Lyra's PovThe pack expects me to be glowing with new mate satisfaction, and I can barely get out of bed.Margaret knocked on my door before the sun had fully risen. Her voice came sharp through the wood. "Your schedule begins at six, Luna. Breakfast is prepared." I lay there for a long moment, staring at the ceiling, my body heavy with exhaustion. The mark on my neck throbbed from yesterday's public claiming. My mind kept replaying Theron's words, his touch, the way he sent me to separate rooms anyway. I forced myself up and dressed quickly. The gown from the ceremony was gone. Today it was practical clothes for Luna duties. Nothing special. Nothing that hid how tired I looked.The breakfast room was empty again. Theron had already left for pack business. I sat alone at the long table while the staff brought food. They moved quietly, but I caught the glances. The questions in their eyes. Did the Alpha touch his new bride? Did they consummate the contract? My cheeks burned. I pushed t

  • THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S MARKED BRIDE    The Vows

    Lyra's PovThe silence stretches, and I'm about to be rejected for the third time in a month.Theron stands across from me at the altar, staring at me while the entire pack watches. Hundreds of eyes burn into us. The officiant repeats the question, voice steady but tense. "Do you take this woman as your contract mate?"The room feels too quiet. Pack members shift uncomfortably. Murmurs ripple through the crowd. Damon stands beside Theron as his second, his face tight, ready to step in if needed. Elena watches from the front row, her satisfaction barely hidden behind a polite smile. My hands shake at my sides. Not again. Please, not again. My wolf whimpers inside me, distressed and desperate.Theron's red-gold eyes lock on mine. I see the war inside him. The struggle. His jaw clenches so hard I think it might crack. Time stretches unbearably long. My humiliation builds with every second of silence. The mark on my neck throbs painfully, like it can feel his conflict too.Finally, his vo

  • THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S MARKED BRIDE    Ceremony Preparations

    Lyra's PovThey're preparing me for a wedding that feels more like a funeral.The morning of the ceremony, my room filled with attendants moving like they were on a mission. They pulled me from bed early and started working on me right away. The dress they brought was stunning. White with a dangerous edge, elegant but strong. When they helped me into it, the fabric felt heavy against my skin. The neckline was designed to show the mark on my neck clearly. No hiding it today. Theron's specific request, Margaret had said.I stood in front of the full-length mirror and stared at the woman looking back. She looked like Luna. Poised. Beautiful even. But inside I felt like an imposter. This was not my wedding. This was a contract. A political deal dressed up in white.Margaret oversaw everything with military precision. She adjusted the dress, checked my hair, and gave sharp instructions to the attendants. "Alpha has reviewed every detail personally," she told me. "He was very particular abo

  • THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S MARKED BRIDE    The Watcher

    Lyra's PovHe's standing in my doorway like a ghost, and I don't know how long he's been there.I sat up fast in bed, heart slamming against my ribs. The nightmare still clung to me, blood and fire and a younger Theron standing over bodies. My breathing came quick and shallow. He filled the doorway, dim hallway light behind him, face mostly in shadow. I could not see his expression clearly, but I felt his presence like a weight on my chest."How long have you been standing there?" My voice came out hoarse.Theron's rough voice cut through the dark. "You were screaming."Realization hit me. The nightmare must have been loud enough to wake him. I pulled the blanket higher, suddenly aware of how thin my nightclothes were. "I'm fine. You can go."He did not move. "You dreamed of fire. Death. You saw what I did."I blinked, confused. "It was just a nightmare."Theron stayed silent for a long moment. Then he spoke again, low and heavy. "The bond. When it is strong enough, mates can share dr

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