Share

Chapter 20

last update Last Updated: 2025-04-05 07:46:46

Elena stood in front of Freya’s booth, microphone in hand, her voice carrying over the crowd.

"Alright, everyone! Come grab a cupcake—for free! And if that’s not enough, you’ll also get an autograph from me… though I still have no idea why I’m so popular," she joked, laughing.

Laughter rippled through the crowd.

A blonde young woman hesitated before stepping forward. "But… we heard there’s something in the cupcakes."

Elena picked one up, unwrapped it, and took a big bite. She chewed slowly, dramatically, before swallowing. "Do you really think I’d eat one if there was something wrong with them?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. "Come on now, I’d never do that. And if you still don’t trust me…"

She turned, scanning the crowd. "Jas, Cam, Sean—you each take a bite too."

Jasmine, Cameron, and Sean came forward, grabbing cupcakes and taking a bite in unison.

Someone in the crowd called out, "Why not your boyfriend?"

"Good idea. Nico! Come take a bite," Elena said with a smirk.

Dominic pushed
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Related chapters

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 21

    As the pack chatted and laughed, Regina’s smile slowly faded. Her gaze drifted beyond them, their voices fading into a distant hum. Her eyes lost focus, staring past them into a space only she could see. Something about the wings, the smell, and the warmth of the atmosphere stirred a memory she had buried deep.The world around her blurred, slipping into another time, another place. The clinking of dishes replaced the present sounds, and when she blinked, she was no longer standing with the pack. She was a child again, sitting in a dimly lit restaurant across from a familiar face.Young Regina, then known as Sasha, rubbed her full stomach after devouring ten chicken wings. She eyed the empty plate in front of her and whispered, her voice small but grateful, "Thank you, Dominic."Young Dominic grinned, his boyish face radiating warmth. "I'm just happy to see you full and smiling again. Don’t ever cry, Sasha."Watching from the present, Regina felt her chest tighten. A pained smile tou

    Last Updated : 2025-04-05
  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 22

    In the middle of the bar, Elena and Dominic swayed to the music, moving as if they were the only two people in the room, completely lost in each other.Nearby, Regina sat with Cameron at the bar, waiting for his drink from Shane. But her eyes never left the couple, and she barely registered Cameron's words as he spoke, her fingers absently twisting the straw in her drink.At the other end of the bar, Freya poured drinks for customers, though her gaze kept drifting toward them as well.She stole glances at Dominic, the way his hands rested on Elena’s waist, the way Elena laughed into his ear. A sharp pang settled in her chest.She knew she needed to stop this. She had to. Elena had been nothing but kind to her.Then a voice cut through her thoughts."Do you think Elena will keep helping you if she finds out you're in love with her man?"Freya looked up and met Raven’s smug gaze. The smirk on her lips was edged with cruelty, her hands resting on the counter."Whether I am or not, it’s n

    Last Updated : 2025-04-06
  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 23

    Elena slipped into her nightdress, the silky fabric gliding over her skin as she climbed into bed beside Dominic. She curled into him beneath the covers, but sleep felt far away. Her mind was restless, tangled in the echo of Regina’s words."I can’t believe Regina said that," she murmured, staring at the ceiling. "What if it’s true? What if my mother is using me to get information? If she’s working with a sorcerer, she could see through my eyes... hear everything I hear."Dominic turned to face her, his fingers gently tracing the curve of her cheek. His crimson eyes met her golden ones. "Listen to me, darling," he said softly. "Don’t let Regina’s words get in your head. She was just trying to stir trouble.""But if she, a nobody, can think it, others might too," Elena said. "I don’t want to put you or the pack in danger.""Elena," Dominic said, his voice firm but tender, "when I look into your eyes, even when you simply smile, I know, deep in my soul, that you’re mine. You’re my mate.

    Last Updated : 2025-04-07
  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 24

    The next morning, the pack lounged in their favorite spot on the university's open grass field, bathed in golden sunlight. Laughter echoed through the air as Jasmine continued her story."I'm telling you, Nico," she said, grinning. "The guys got themselves a stripper last night."Dominic chuckled. "So, you all had a great time, huh?" He arched a brow at Cameron. "And you—aren’t you supposed to have a girlfriend?"Cameron smirked, leaning back on his hands. "Regina and I aren’t exclusive," he said casually. "Besides, she appreciated the stripper too."Everyone burst into laughter.Elena, curled up next to Dominic, playfully traced a finger along his jawline. "Honey, I’ll be your personal stripper once we get home," she teased, pressing a kiss to his lips.Dominic grinned against her mouth. "I’d love that," he murmured, pulling her closer.Elena broke the kiss and turned to her friends, her smile fading slightly. "You guys don’t actually believe what Regina said, right? About me passing

    Last Updated : 2025-04-07
  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 25

    Dominic stood in front of the wooden door of an old apartment and knocked. A moment later, it creaked open, revealing an elderly yet fit man—strong despite his age—standing in the doorway. His sharp eyes studied Dominic with a knowing intensity."Hello, godfather," Dominic greeted."Come in," Matthew said, stepping aside to let him in. As Dominic walked inside, Matthew added, "I knew you were coming. Have a seat."Dominic settled onto the worn leather sofa in the dimly lit living room. Shadows danced along the walls from the nearby fireplace."What do you think is going to happen?" he asked, his jaw tight with unease.Matthew sat across from him. "I can’t tell you exactly what’s coming. But I can tell you this—it’s about you and Elena.""Elena and me? Is something wrong? Why can’t you tell me more?"Matthew exhaled slowly as if the years had suddenly caught up to him. His gaze drifted, lost in memories only he could see."All I can say is—it’s happening soon. Someone from your past is

    Last Updated : 2025-04-08
  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 26

    "You called for me?" Regina purred, stepping closer. Her perfume curled around him like smoke, jasmine laced with something darker, something that lingered in the air between them.Dominic’s gaze stayed cold, unreadable. "Who are you? Do you know me from somewhere?" His voice was sharp, edged with suspicion.Regina let a slow smile spread across her lips. "I thought you called me because you wanted me to make your day worthwhile. Just you and me," she purred. "Behind the bar. No distractions."His jaw tightened, but his expression didn’t waver. "I'm being serious, Regina. Do you know me?"She trailed a finger down his arm, feather-light. "No," she whispered, her voice low and teasing. "But I'd love to." She leaned in, her breath warming his ear, lips ghosting over the shell—a deliberate tease. "I could get to know you very well."Dominic’s grip on her wrist was sudden and firm as he pushed her back with controlled force. His red eyes darkened, flashing with danger, claws sliding from

    Last Updated : 2025-04-09
  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 27

    Dominic stepped aside as Jasmine and Margaret entered. Margaret's hands were slick with blood, her claws out, deep gashes running along her arms. Jasmine wrapped her in an oversized cloak, holding her steady, her face a mix of exhaustion and quiet fury.Dominic's gaze darkened. "What happened?"Elena's breath caught as she rushed forward, eyes wide with shock. "Maggie! What happened?" Her voice trembled as she grabbed her bag from the sofa. "I'll call the healer." She reached for her phone inside the bag and disappeared into the kitchen, the scent of her cooking lingering in the air."Jake did this to her. Again," Jasmine replied.Dominic's eyes flicked to Margaret, whose shoulders slumped in defeat. His voice hardened. "Meg, I'm done listening to your excuses. This time, I'm not letting you brush it off. He's done this too many times. He gets drunk, fights with his wife, and takes it out on you. And with his violent outbursts? One day, he's going to lose control and attack a human. I

    Last Updated : 2025-04-09
  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 28

    Jasmine, the healer, and Margaret descended the stairs—Margaret's once-wounded body now smooth and unscarred. Not a single mark remained; the only trace of her injuries lingered in the exhaustion in her eyes.Dominic stood as they entered the living room. "Thank you," he said, nodding toward the healer. She offered a small smile and a respectful bow before quietly exiting the house.Elena emerged from the kitchen and immediately reached for Margaret, inspecting her with gentle concern. She took her hands in hers. "How are you feeling?"Margaret's lips curved into a soft smile. "Good as new."Jasmine let out a chuckle. "Though… the sheets and mattress? Completely shredded. She had to bite down on something to keep from screaming."Elena waved a hand dismissively. "Don’t worry, those can be replaced. What matters is that you’re okay." She glanced between them. "Now, stay and have dinner with us."Jasmine grinned. "Wouldn’t say no to that.""Great! Come help me in the kitchen," Elena sai

    Last Updated : 2025-04-09

Latest chapter

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 43

    Cameron led them through the maze-like dungeon. As two guards came into view, he didn’t hesitate—moving swiftly, he hurled two sharp daggers. They flew cleanly through the air, lodging perfectly in the guards' throats before either could make a sound.They hurried onward, following the faint but unmistakable scent of Elena, growing stronger with each step. Rounding a corner, they spotted three more guards stationed outside a heavy iron door.Without hesitation, Cameron unleashed three more daggers. Each struck with lethal precision, burying deep into the guards' necks. The guards collapsed silently to the ground.Margaret rushed to one of the bodies, yanked a heavy iron key from the belt, and jammed it into the lock. The door creaked open.Inside, Elena stood—weak but defiant. She took an unsteady step forward just as they rushed in.“You guys…” she breathed, her voice rough but alive, trembling with relief.Margaret ran to her, wrapping her arms around her tightly. “How are you feeli

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 42

    Alpha Gabriel stood at the center of his lavish foyer when the heavy double doors creaked open, golden light casting sharp shadows across his face. Athena strode in, draped in a slinky blood-red dress that clung to her every curve like a second skin.Gabriel’s lips curled into a slow smile. “Athena,” he greeted, his voice rich with curiosity as he extended his hand.She offered hers with a soft, calculating smile, and he brushed a kiss across her knuckles, lingering longer than necessary.“To what do I owe this... surprise visit?” he asked, eyes roaming over her.Without answering, Athena leaned in and captured his mouth in a deep, burning kiss. Gabriel responded instantly, pulling her closer as she murmured between kisses, her voice low and sultry.“I was restless... and you came to mind.”Gabriel’s hand slid from her cheek down to her bare shoulder, fingers gliding over her exposed skin. “You just let the feeling take over...” he murmured.Athena smirked wickedly, gripped his arms,

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 41

    Cameron slid the key into the lock and pushed unlocked the door to Dominic and Elena’s place. He stepped inside with Jasmine, Meg, and Sean close behind, all of them quiet with worry.As they entered the living room, they stopped in their tracks.Dominic was on the sofa, shirtless, tangled with a woman in a heated kiss.“E-Elena…?” Jasmine called out, stunned.Dominic looked up at the sound of her voice, calm and unfazed.The woman beside him turned.But it wasn’t Elena in his arms.It was Regina.A tense silence filled the room. Everyone stood still, eyes wide with shock, too surprised to move.“What the hell is going on?” Cameron asked, his voice sharp as he moved forward.Dominic stood, running a hand through his tousled hair while Regina leaned against him with a lazy smirk, wrapping an arm protectively around her.“Guys, relax,” Dominic said. “Nothing’s wrong. Regina and I are in love.”Jasmine scoffed. “In love?”Sean let out a dry laugh. “What the heck?”Cameron stared at Domin

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 40

    Morning light spilled through the curtains as Dominic sat up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. A dull ache throbbed behind his temples—a leftover echo of the dream, or vision, that had haunted him through the night. Something felt off. He could sense it. He dragged himself out of bed and padded downstairs barefoot, raking a hand through his hair. A soft clatter came from the kitchen."Elena...?" he called, stepping into the doorway.The figure at the stove turned.But it wasn’t her."Good morning," Regina said sweetly, her voice smooth as honey.Dominic stopped cold. She wore Elena’s robe. Her damp hair curled just the way Elena’s did after a shower. But the smile she gave him—it didn’t reach her eyes.His jaw tensed. "How did you get in?"She didn’t answer.Before he could move, she was already crossing the room. Her arms slipped around his waist, and before he could react, her lips were on his.For a split second, confusion and resistance rose inside him until a bolt of sharp, blind

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 39

    Dominic lay on the bed, eyes fixed on the ceiling, thoughts churning like a storm, regret pressing hard against his chest. The silence was deafening, thick with the echo of choices he wished he hadn’t made. He should’ve never left her side—no matter how angry he’d been. That’s exactly what Regina wanted. She needed him out of the way. She needed him blind.That’s exactly how she worked—wait for a crack, then tear everything apart.He had called Athena—once, twice. No answer. No guidance. Just more silence.And Elena? Still gone. Out there in the dark, and he couldn’t even feel her presence anymore. Regina must’ve done something—something to sever the connection between them.His fingers clenched the bedsheet as his mind spiraled. A sharp pain pulsed behind his eyes. He winced, gripping the edge of the mattress as the room tilted around him.He squeezed his eyes shut, gasping. Then—like a vision tearing through the fog—he saw her.Elena.She stood far ahead in the forest, bathed in sil

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 38

    Dominic entered the apartment, each step echoing in the silence. It was too quiet, too still. There was no sound of her voice calling from the kitchen, or laughter, just a heavy, suffocating silence.He moved to the dining room, where her presence lingered like perfume, clinging to every surface. He sat down, eyes fixed on nothing until he saw her.She walked toward him, radiant and smiling, a plate in her hands. "I just created a recipe," she said, that familiar light in her eyes. "Can you taste it for me?"He reached for her, but his fingers met only air.His heart dropped as he stood quickly, breath tight in his chest, and moved to the living room. And he saw them.They were wrapped in each other in the glow of the fireplace. Firelight danced across their bare skin, her laughter ringing like music through the room. Their love burned as fiercely as the flames. He moved within her as she arched beneath him, completely lost in each other.He smiled softly, painfully, until it faded a

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 37

    Dominic stepped into the clearing, the soft rustle of leaves beneath his boots the only sound. The air smelled of memory—earth, pine, and the faintest trace of something old. He stood at the edge of the forest clearing, the place he and Regina—Sasha—had once called their secret spot, where they used to meet long before everything changed. The wind whispered through the trees, carrying memories that felt both distant and close.He turned at the sound of approaching footsteps. Regina stood there, her expression unreadable.“You’re angry because I couldn’t love you the way you wanted,” Dominic said, his voice low but steady. “And I can’t change that, no matter how much I wish I could. But what we had—what we were—was real. I wasn’t blind to how you felt back then. I just thought… I hoped time would heal it. I never imagined it would twist into this.”Regina didn’t speak. She only stared at him, her eyes flickering with emotions dancing just behind the coldness.Dominic walked toward her,

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 36

    Two men dragged a bound, struggling woman down a cold, dimly lit stone hallway. Her face was concealed beneath a coarse black sack, and her wrists were shackled in silver-laced chains that clinked with every step. When they reached the centre of the chamber, they shoved her forward. She hit the ground hard, falling to her knees, breath ragged beneath the cloth.“Well, well…” a man drawled, dressed too neatly for someone so casual, his voice smooth and mocking—like velvet laced with venom. “Look what we have here. My future mistress.” He gestured lazily. “Take that ridiculous thing off her.”One of the guards yanked the sack away. Elena blinked rapidly against the sudden light, her face pale—her mouth was gone, just smooth skin where her lips should have been. Slowly and painfully, it began to reform, the skin shifting unnaturally. Her golden eyes flared with fury.“Ah, there she is,” the man purred, a dark chuckle escaping his lips. “Our little guest of honour. Still got some fight in

  • The Alpha's Curse and the Werewitch's Fate    Chapter 35

    Dominic sat hunched at the bar, nursing a half-empty glass of beer cradled in his hand. The amber liquid shimmered in the dim light, but his eyes were distant, lost in thought, unfocused.Freya stepped behind the counter, her apron slung over one shoulder, ready to start her shift. She spotted him immediately—alone, shoulders heavy, haunted—and quietly made her way over."Hey..." she said softly.Dominic glanced up, his voice flat. "Starting your shift?""Yeah," she replied with a small smile. "Thanks for asking."As she leaned on the bar across from him, a weight settled in her chest. His silence was loud, thick with pain. The kind you didn't need to name to feel. She could feel the weight of his sadness like a fog pressing down around him."Dominic," she said gently.He looked at her, eyes tired. "Do you need something, Freya?" His voice was rough, like he hadn't spoken to anyone all day.She shook her head. "No. I just... wanted to say something."He raised an eyebrow, waiting.She

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status