๋ก๊ทธ์ธ๊ณต์
Chapter 23
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ:
2025-02-20 01:21:11
๊ด๋ จ ์ฑํฐ
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 24
Tiara's POV Morning came finally and at the first crack of dawn, I was up. I didnโt have time to hesitate. If I wanted my father to hear me out, I needed to act now. Morning was the best chance I had before the dayโs duties took over, before the pack became too busy to notice me.I brushed off the bits of straw clinging to my dress and straightened my back, trying to look composed even though my mind was racing. If I looked lost or hesitant, someone would stop me before I even reached the entrance.As I approached the pack house, my heart pounded so loudly I feared the guards might hear it. The towering structure loomed ahead, its stone walls reflecting the morning sun. I used to live here once, used to walk these halls freely while Alpha Nicholas was here, but now I was no better than an outsider.I kept my gaze forward, willing myself to move with confidence. If I acted like I belonged, maybe they wouldnโt question me.But the moment I was within a few steps of the entrance, one of
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-20The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 25
Tiara's POVNina's plan didn't work. Just like when I'd first tried to get into the pack house, I wasn't given an audience. They thought Nina and I were going mad and we were sent away from their presence. I had to convince Nina that I'll find a way out on my own. She only needed to get back to work and I'll take care of everything else. She eventually did, but it was with reluctance that she did. The pack house stood tall before me, the place I once called home but now seemed like a fortress I had no right to enter. I knew this was risky. If they caught me this time before I could speak, I would be thrown out againโor worse. But I had no choice.Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward, trying to blend in with the servants carrying out their morning tasks. My hands trembled slightly, but I clenched them into fists. I had to appear confident, or they would stop me before I even got inside. I hoped this trick would work this time since I was using another entrance.The guards stood at
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-20The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 26
Tiara's POV They would never take my word over their belief that the pack was untouchable.Swallowing the lump in my throat, I turned and walked out, my legs feeling weak beneath me. At least, I was grateful for the fact that Luna Victoria had not insisted that I be thrown into the cell for simply showing my face at the pack house even after she had warned that I should never.As soon as I stepped into the hallway, the door shut behind me with a loud thud, as if locking me out completely. I wondered what Nina would say. Nina loved the pack too and didn't want to see harm come to the pack, but if no one was willing to hear me out when all I was doing was trying to save the pack, then she would advice me to give up trying to save the pack. She loved the pack but she also loved me too and she didn't want to see me hurt simply because of my love for the pack. As I walked back to carry out my duties for the day. The walk back to the shed felt longer than ever. The sun was higher now, s
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-21The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 27
Tiara's POVThe shed was quiet again, but my mind was loud. No matter how much I tried to push away the memory, the image of the man at the door stayed with me.I sat on the bed of straw, pulling the thin blanket tighter around my shoulders. My body ached from the nightโs cold, but that wasnโt what kept me awake. The man had been there. I hadnโt imagined him. He had stood in the doorway, his large frame blocking the moonlight, watching me.And then he was gone.Mia, my wolf, had been alert the entire time. Now, she stirred in my mind, restless."Youโre not going to sleep, are you?" she asked."How can I?" I whispered back.Mia huffed. "He was real. You saw him, I saw him. But what was he?"That was the question I couldnโt answer. He had looked human, but something about him feltโฆ different. He hadnโt been one of our warriors, and he didnโt belong to any pack I knew. His scent had been unfamiliar, and his presence had sent chills through meโnot just from fear, but from something else I
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-23The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 28
Tiara's POVThe night air was colder than before. I sat in my shed, blanket wrapped tightly around me, trying to prepare myself for what I already knew would happen. I was waiting tonight. There was no point of being afraid. I needed to find out this one thing. I needed to have proof that my step mother would not be able to argue against. Now I was sure that if I had enough proof, my father would not dismiss me. He would have no choice but to hear me out.Something was out there again.Mia, my wolf, had been restless all evening. She could feel it too. But we were braced for whatever was coming."He's here."I swallowed hard, my hands clenching the thin fabric of the blanket I laid on. I should stay put. I should pretend I didnโt feel anything and ignore the strange presence waiting beyond these wooden walls.But I couldnโt.Not this time.The doubt, the questions, the warningsโI needed answers."Are you sure about this?" Mia asked."No," I admitted. "But I canโt just hide anymore. A
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-23The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 29
Tiara's POVMorning arrived too soon.The moment I stirred, I felt the soreness in my body from another restless night on the hard ground. My limbs ached, my head was heavy, and my spirit felt just as bruised as my skin. But I didnโt have the luxury to dwell on it.A sharp voice cut through the quiet."Get up!"I flinched and turned to see one of the pack workers standing at the entrance of the shed. Her arms were crossed, her expression hard."Luna Victoria has assigned you work for today," she announced, her tone leaving no room for argument. "You're expected to start immediately."I sat up, fighting the grogginess in my mind. The pack never let me rest, but today felt worse. I knew why."This is punishment," Mia muttered in my head. "Sheโs still angry that we tried to speak to Alpha Darius."I knew she was right. Luna Victoria wasnโt going to let me off easily for stepping into the pack house. If she couldnโt throw me in the dungeons, she would break me another way.I stood slowly,
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-23The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 30
Tiara's POVThe morning air was cool, but I felt no relief from it. My mind was still stuck on last night.The man had returned. He had stood there, silent, watching me, before vanishing again.I didnโt know what to think."He wants something," Mia murmured in my head. "Thatโs why he keeps coming back."I wasnโt sure what it was. But I felt it too.Still, no one else had seen him. No one else seemed to know anything about these outsiders lurking around the packโs borders.If I spoke up again, would I be ignored?Or worseโpunished?I had no answers.But that morning, I didnโt have time to dwell on it.I had work to do.A Familiar PresenceThe pack fields were already busy when I got there. Warriors trained on one side, their movements sharp and disciplined. Workers carried supplies, their hands full with tools and food. The day had begun without me.I grabbed a shovel and started working where I had left off yesterday. My body still ached from the previous dayโs labor, but I pushed thr
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-24The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 31
Alpha Nicholasโ POVThe ride back to the pack had been long and grueling, but I did not stop. I had ridden through the night, barely giving my horse a chance to rest. I should have still been away, handling matters with the neighboring packs, but something had pulled me back. A deep unease sat heavy in my chest, one I could not shake, no matter how much I tried to convince myself it was nothing.That feeling had only grown stronger the closer I got to the pack.When I finally crossed into pack land, the change in the air was immediate. It wasnโt something obviousโthere was no chaos, no outright sign of dangerโbut there was something beneath the surface, something that made my wolf restless. The feeling of tension hung in the air like a quiet warning, one I did not yet understand.As I neared the pack house, I caught the wary glances of a few warriors who had been patrolling. Their surprise at my early return was clear on their faces, but no one questioned me. They simply bowed their h
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-24
์ต์ ์ฑํฐ
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 80
Tiara's POV I woke up still feeling sore from the previous night. I couldnโt shake the feeling that Phoebe and Ryker were both involved in something, working together in ways I hadnโt fully understood before. Ryker, always nearby, his eyes constantly scanning the room. Phoebe, too, had been acting oddly, especially after what happened last night. I needed proof. I had to watch them closely, just as Ryker had once done to me.As the day stretched on, I kept my distance, keeping an eye on their every move. Ryker always seemed to be near Phoebe, never far from her. There was something about their connection that didnโt sit right with me.I had to find out more. But I knew I couldnโt confront them directly. I needed something solid, something I could use to expose whatever they were hiding. They had to slip up. I had to be patient.The sound of my name pulled me from my thoughts. "Tiara," a voice called from the hallway, and I turned to see one of the servants standing at the door. "Al
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 79
Tiara's POV He didnโt waste any time. Nicholas stood up and turned to his warriors. His voice rang out strong, cutting through the chaos in the hallway. โSearch the pack house,โ he commanded, his tone firm. โFind whoever entered this pack and attacked someone under my protection. They are not to touch anyone here.โThe guards, sharp and ready, nodded and quickly dispersed, moving throughout the pack house to search every corner. The air seemed to hum with energy as they went to work, the sound of their footsteps echoing off the walls. My mind was still reeling from the attack, and I couldnโt help but watch them, hoping theyโd find whoever had hurt me. Nicholas had spoken with such confidence, such authority, that I knew he wasnโt going to let this go.Nicholas turned his attention back to me. He crouched down beside me, his presence suddenly more intense. His golden eyes found mine, and for a moment, I felt like he was looking right through me. โDid you recognize their voice?โ he ask
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 78
Tiara's POV The noise around me was overwhelming. Guards were shouting, trying to make sense of the situation, but their voices only added to the confusion. My mind was still spinning, still trying to grasp what had happened to me. My body felt weak, and the fear Iโd felt earlier still lingered in my chest, making it hard to think straight.I could barely make out the words of the guards. They were speaking to Phoebe and Luna Victoria, trying to get them to back away, to calm down. But nothing seemed to stop the chaos until a deep, commanding voice rang out, cutting through the noise like a knife.โEnough.โIt was Alpha Nicholas. His voice, calm and powerful, immediately silenced everyone in the hallway. I looked up, startled by how quickly everything had quieted down. I wasnโt sure how much time had passed since Iโd first collapsed to the ground, but it didnโt matter now. The moment Nicholas stepped forward, his presence seemed to settle the air around us.His golden eyes swept over
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 77
Tiara's POV I rubbed my arms, trying to calm the frantic thoughts that raced through my head. The cold floor beneath me only made me feel more vulnerable. I wanted to cry, to scream, but no sound came. My throat ached from the cloth that had been shoved into my mouth, the harshness of it still making it difficult to swallow. The taste of it lingered, bitter and foreign, and the fear still gripped my chest.Just as I was about to gather the strength to stand, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps coming down the hallway. I froze, holding my breath. Who could it be? The footsteps grew louder until a voice called out my name.โTiara!โIt was Phoebeโs voice, sharp and worried. I turned toward the sound, trying to focus, but my vision was still blurry. I couldnโt see her, not clearly. I could only hear her footsteps getting closer, and then, before I could react, I felt her hands on my shoulders. She crouched down next to me, her grip firm but shaky.โOh my God, tell me what happened!โ P
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 76
Tiara's POV That evening, I felt a tight knot in my stomach as I walked through the dimly lit hallway. The air around me was quiet, almost too still. The house was unusually calmโmost of the packโs warriors were either out training or resting after a long day, leaving the halls empty and echoing. I had been walking in silence for what felt like ages, my footsteps soft against the cold stone floor. The goal was simple. Find Alpha Nicholas, tell him everything, and make sure he understood the threat I was feeling.I was nervous. I couldnโt deny that. But the thought of Ryker and whatever he might be planning made the worry seem small. I needed to speak to Nicholas. I had to. If Ryker was truly dangerous, I couldnโt let him get away with it. I had to trust my instincts, even though everything inside me screamed that something was wrong. My steps were measured, careful, as I neared the entrance to the training ground. The heavy wooden door was only a few paces away, but something in the
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 75
Tiara's POVWhat if I was just overthinking things?I had to admit that the whole situation felt wrong, but I didnโt know how to explain it. Was Ryker a threat? Or was I being paranoid? And then there was Phoebe. I couldnโt help but wonder what was really going on between her and Ryker. Was she flirting with him? Was there something more sinister happening? My wolf growled uneasily at the thought, but I didnโt know what to make of it. I couldnโt confront Phoebe or Ryker directlyโwhat if I was wrong? What if I was overreacting?I heard the soft creak of the door, and I looked up to see Nina standing there. Her face was soft, filled with concern, and she stepped inside without a word. I gestured to the bed beside me. โHey, come sit.โShe crossed the room and sat down next to me, her eyes taking in my tense posture. She didnโt say anything at first, but I could tell she could tell something was off. โWhatโs going on, Tiara?โ she asked quietly.I let out a deep breath, trying to gather my
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 74
Tiara's POVRyker was still everywhere I went.It was becoming harder to ignore him. His presence, his eyes, had followed me everywhere. At first, I thought it might be paranoia, but now, I was sure. He was always there, lurking in the background, making me feel uneasy.I had tried to avoid the places where I had noticed him beforeโavoiding the garden, the packโs dining hall, and even the training grounds. But it never worked. No matter what path I took, he seemed to be waiting somewhere, always too close, his watchful eyes on me. The more I tried to ignore it, the more it seemed to consume my thoughts.So, today, I decided to take a walk through the park. The fresh air, the open spaceโit usually helped clear my mind. The scent of flowers filled the air, and the soft rustle of leaves above me was soothing. For a moment, I allowed myself to relax, letting my guard down. The sun was shining through the trees, and I could feel its warmth on my face.I took a deep breath, inhaling the swe
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 73
Tiara's POVFor days, I felt the pair of eyes on me each time I stepped out of the house.Ryker, one of the guards, seemed to be everywhere I went. At first, I brushed it off. He was a guard, after all. It made sense that he would be around, keeping an eye on things. But the longer it went on, the more I realized it wasnโt just a coincidence. Every time I turned around, I caught him looking at me. Sometimes he pretended to be busy, talking to other guards or inspecting the grounds, but his eyes always followed me. I could feel the weight of his gaze, and it made my skin crawl.I was walking with Nina in the fields, I stopped for a moment, taking in the view of the open field.Ryker was behind me now, and I could sense him standing off to the side, his watchful eyes never leaving me. It was as though no matter where I went, he was always there, lurking in the background. My wolf stirred uneasily, a quiet growl rising in the back of my throat. Something about it didnโt feel right.โYouโ
The Alpha's Cursed Mate ย ย ย Chapter 72
Tiara's POVI sat by the window in my room, nursing a mug of coffee. I kept replaying the events of the night before, over and over again. I couldnโt dismiss the way his eyes had lingered on me, the softness in his voice when he told me to go to bed.But I wasnโt sure if it meant anything. Nicholas wasnโt the type to show weakness, and I had no idea if what I had seen in him was a sign of something more or just a fleeting moment.โTiara, youโre quiet today,โ Nina said, settling down across from me with a wide smile on her face. She looked at me, practically glowing with excitement, her eyes bright and expectant.I took a deep breath, setting my mug down, and met her gaze. โItโs nothing,โ I muttered, trying to dismiss the thought. But Nina wasnโt about to let me off the hook that easily.โYouโve been thinking about last night, havenโt you?โ she asked, leaning forward eagerly. โYou canโt hide it from me, Tiara. I know you. I can see it on your face.โI bit my lip, unsure of how to respo
