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Chapter 46

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Rosalee's Point of View

The moment I step into the bathroom, I turn the shower tap on, letting the water run until it’s scalding hot. Steam begins to rise, curling around the air like a thick mist. I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself, but my gaze is immediately drawn to the mirror above the sink.

I look tired. My eyes, usually bright, seem dull and clouded. There’s dried mud on my legs, faint scrapes along my arms. My hair is tangled, wild from the time spent wandering through the forest. I look exactly how I should, like someone who had barely escaped, who had run until she had no choice but to keep going.

It was the perfect illusion.

I keep staring at my reflection, as if searching for something, maybe reassurance, maybe doubt, until the mirror completely fogs over, blurring the girl staring back at me.

With a small sigh, I pull the oversized T-shirt over my head and step into the shower.

The moment the hot water cascades over me, my muscles loosen, the tension
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  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 47

    Rosalee's Point of View I take a deep breath, steadying myself before I start the story I rehearsed with Freya. "After I shifted I was lost in thought as I made my way over to the diner. I walked inside, not realizing it was filled with werewolves. When I realized it, it was already to late so, I tried to play it cool, hoping they wouldn’t see me as a threat. I asked the waitress if I could use their phone. I wanted to call Dameon and ask if he could come get me, but someone else was using it, so I had to wait. I took a seat near the door, keeping my head down, just waiting for my turn to use the phone. And that’s when someone joined me at my booth." Jensen’s sharp eyes narrow. He’s hanging onto every word. "The woman that took you. Do you know who she was?" he interrupts. I shake my head, keeping my expression neutral. "No, I have no idea who she was." The first lie. I can feel my pulse quicken, but I force myself to stay calm. I continue. "As I was saying, this woman

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-06
  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 48

    Jensen's Point of View I sit in silence, watching Rosalee as she absently traces patterns on the table with her fingers. She’s distant and quiet, too quiet, as if lost in thought. I’ve spent the last hour trying to piece together everything she told me, but I still don’t have the clarity I need. I don't want to doubt her but something isn’t adding up. Pushing my chair back, I stand, breaking the tense silence that has settled between us. Rosalee looks up, her blue eyes unreadable. “I need to go to my office to get some work done,” I tell her, my tone firm. “I’ll send someone to keep an eye on the house... just in case.” Her expression shifts, a flicker of resistance, the slightest narrowing of her eyes. I know she’s about to argue, but I don’t give her the chance. I turn on my heel and stride toward the door, feeling her gaze boring into my back as I leave. The moment I step outside, I open a mind link. “Keep an eye on my house.” “On my way, Alpha.” I cut the link and inhal

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-09
  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 49

    Rosalee's Point of View I stay seated at the table, my fingers absently tracing the edge of my plate as I watch Jensen leave. My ears focus on the fading sound of his footsteps, waiting until I hear the distinct thud of his boots hitting the ground outside. The moment I’m sure he’s gone, I push back my chair and move quickly towards my room, my heart pounding harder than it should. Once inside, I immediately head for the nightstand, pulling open the drawer and rummaging through it. My fingers brush against a few miscellaneous items, but my phone is nowhere to be found. Frustration flares in my chest as I turn to the other nightstand, yanking it open and rifling through its contents. Still nothing. I move to my bag, digging through every pocket, every crevice, searching for any sign of my phone. My breath comes faster as I search the entire room, under the bed, inside the closet, even between the couch cushions. But it’s not here. I sit heavily on the edge of the bed, pressing

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-11
  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 50

    Jensen's Point of View I watch Rosalee carefully as she sits in my office, her presence both calming and unsettling at the same time. Something about her story doesn’t add up, but I push the thought aside. Maybe I’m just overthinking it. Maybe she’s truly realized that it’s safer here with me than out there alone. She shifts in her chair before finally standing, her gaze drifting toward the large bookshelf against the far wall. As she walks over, I take in her movements, steady, but with an underlying tension that she tries to hide. Rosalee reaches out, letting her fingertips lightly graze the spines of the books, her eyes scanning the titles with curiosity. I don’t interrupt, simply watching as she pauses at an older, well worn book. The leather cover is slightly faded from age, the edges softened from years of use. She pulls the book from the shelf, turning to face me. Her expression is thoughtful, almost hesitant. "Is this book truly about werewolves and where they came fr

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-13
  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 51

    Rosalee's Point of View The walk back to the house is silent, the only sounds to be heard are coming from the forest around us, the rustling of leaves, and the distant calls of night creatures. Josh stays a step behind me, his presence looming but unobtrusive. When we reach the house, he takes his post on the porch, his sharp gaze scanning the area as if expecting trouble at any moment. I don’t linger outside. Instead, I push open the door and head straight for my room. The moment I step inside, I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. I walk to the dresser, placing my neatly folded clothes on top before setting the book on my nightstand. My fingers brush against the cover absentmindedly, but right now, I have something more important to do. I pull my phone from my pocket, my hands steady but my heart racing as I quickly dial Freya’s number. The phone rings once. Then twice. “Hello?” Her voice is hesitant, cautious. “Hello, it’s me, Rosalee.” I say quickly, ba

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-14
  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 52

    Rosalee's Point of View I slowly stir awake, blinking against the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. The room is quiet, the house still, aside from the occasional distant sound of birds chirping outside. A deep sigh escapes me as I stretch, my muscles slightly sore from staying curled up in bed with my book until late last night. Sitting up, I take a slow glance around the room, reminding myself of where I am. Today is the day I start training. My first lesson. I’m not exactly sure what to expect, but I know I need to be ready. With reluctant determination, I push the blankets aside and swing my legs over the edge of the bed, my bare feet meeting the cold floor. The air feels crisp as I stand, making my way over to the closet where I had packed my clothes. Pulling the doors open, my fingers brush over the neatly folded fabrics as I decide what to wear. Finally, I settle on a dark green pair of tights and a matching sports bra. The material is stretchy yet snug

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-15
  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 53

    Jensen's Point of View As Rosalee and I sit at the kitchen table, eating our breakfast and making light hearted conversation, my mind wanders. Ever since yesterday, having her in my office, talking over dinner, and watching her read that book, I’ve realized just how little she truly knows. She’s naïve in a way that makes me second guess my own suspicions. Maybe there really isn’t anything more to the story than what she’s told me. And goddess help me, I want to believe her. Every time we spend even a little time together, the mate bond flares up. It’s subtle but undeniable. The way she unconsciously touches or plays with her hair when she’s deep in thought, the way her scent lingers in a room longer than it should, it’s pulling me in. And that’s dangerous. We finish our meal, clearing the plates in silence, the sound of dishes clinking against the sink filling the space between us. As soon as we’re done, I head back to my room, changing into more appropriate clothes for the d

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-17
  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 54

    Rosalee's Point of View I walk across the training mat toward Nyx, my heart pounding slightly in anticipation. I extend my hand toward her, offering a small but determined smile. "Hello, my name is Rosalee," I say. Nyx takes my hand in a firm grip, nodding her head as she studies me with a sharp, assessing gaze. "Hello, Rosalee. It’s nice to officially meet you. My name is Nyx, and I’ll be in charge of your training. For today, I just want to get a sense of your strength and endurance so I can put together the right training plan for you." I nod my head, signaling that I understand. Nyx folds her arms and tilts her head slightly. "Have you ever done any combat training before?" I shake my head. "No, I’ve never trained before." Nyx nods her head again, her expression unreadable. "Alright, let’s start with something simple." She lifts her hands in front of her and gestures for me to do the same. "Make fists with both hands." I follow her instruction, curling my fingers ti

    최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-17

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  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 113

    Jensen's Point of ViewThe early morning light spills through the office windows in soft gold streaks, casting long shadows across my desk. The house is quiet, save for the ticking of the clock on the wall and the subtle creak of old wood beneath the walls. I take a deep breath, rubbing my hands together before opening a mind link.“Nyx, Ronan—please meet me in my office.”Their responses are almost immediate, overlapping with precision.“On my way.”I close the link and sit back in my chair, fingers laced in front of me as I gather my thoughts. This plan could change everything—or backfire spectacularly. One wrong move, and we risk everything we’ve built, everyone we’ve sworn to protect.A sharp knock pulls me from the spiral.“Come in,” I call.The door opens and Ronan steps in first, Nyx right behind him. They both move with purpose, slipping into the chairs across from me without a word. Their expressions are focused, waiting.I don't waste time.“We’ve got a situation,” I begin.

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 112

    Rosalee's Point of View The walls feel like they’re closing in on me as I pace the living room again. I’ve already circled the coffee table at least a dozen times, my fingers fidgeting with the hem of my sweater as my thoughts race. I can't sit still. I tried. The silence is too loud, too accusing. Every second that ticks by just feeds the knot in my stomach. Jensen is at that alliance meeting right now, and I have no idea how it’s going. What if they turn on him because of me? What if I’ve ruined everything? I glance out the window, Nyx and Josh are still there, casually keeping watch like I’m a prisoner in my own home. I know they’re just doing their job. Jensen asked them to. But it still stings. That after everything, I still need to be watched. Suddenly, a sharp knock at the front door freezes me in place. My heart leaps into my throat. For a second, my breath catches, did something go wrong? Did Jensen send someone back? My feet move before my thoughts can catch up, and I

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 111

    Jensen's Point of View I brace myself for the sting of Celine’s words, expecting anger, blame, maybe even a demand that we disband the alliance entirely. But what she says takes me completely by surprise. “I have seen firsthand what Crimsonclaw is capable of,” she says, her voice steady despite the residual weakness in her frame. “So I will do anything to stop them. If that means overlooking what Rosalee did, then Shadow Vale will join the alliance too.” For a moment, I can’t speak. Relief washes over me in a heavy wave, loosening the tension in my shoulders. I incline my head towards her, grateful beyond words. “Thank you, Alpha Celine.” Her nod is small but resolute, and it carries more weight than anything said in this room so far. I glance towards Dorian and Elias, hoping, maybe foolishly, that Celine’s words might sway them. But Elias explodes. He shoves back from the table so violently his chair screeches across the floor. “You’re all idiots,” he spits, eyes flashi

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 110

    Jensen's Point of View It’s 08:45 when Ronan and I pull up in front of Shadow Vale. The morning air is sharp, still laced with the earthy scent of damp soil and pine, but there’s a tension coiled in my chest that has nothing to do with the cold. As I scan the area, I spot several vehicles already parked, members of the alliance packs arriving early, likely just as anxious as we are. I let my gaze linger on the structure of Shadow Vale’s pack house. They are stil rebuilding after Crimsonclaws last attack. It’s quiet now, but I know inside there will be questions, possibly accusations, and it all starts with me. With what I have to say. I turn to Ronan in the passenger seat, watching him as he takes in the scene. He’s calm on the surface, but I can sense the same unease rippling through him. I ask, “How do you think they’re going to take it?” Ronan exhales through his nose, eyes flicking towards the windshield before meeting mine. “I really don’t know,” he admits. “Getting them

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 109

    Jensen's Point of View I take a deep breath, feeling the weight of their eyes on me, Ronan’s expectant and unreadable, Nyx’s sharp and already narrowing like she’s halfway to the truth. I look between them and then to Rosalee. She won’t meet their eyes. She sits with her shoulders drawn in, fingers still twisting in her lap. I can feel her fear radiating off her, and I hate that I’m the one who has to say it out loud. “I need to tell you both something,” I begin, voice low but steady. “And I need you to hear all of it before you react.” That gets Nyx’s full attention. Her arms cross, jaw tight. Ronan leans forward slightly, eyes flicking from me to Rosalee. I run a hand down my face, then continue. “Rosalee… has been leaking information. To Crimsonclaw.” Nyx’s face hardens instantly. Ronan’s jaw ticks. “But...” I raise a hand to stop them before they can speak, “she didn’t know it was Crimsonclaw.” Nyx scoffs under her breath, but I push through. “She met her mother th

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 108

    Jensen's Point of View I watch as Rosalee reaches out to me, her hands trembling, her expression full of fear and regret. But I can’t bring myself to let her touch me. I step back, shaking my head, the words slipping from my mouth before I even think about them. "No... Just... No.. I can't do this." The moment those words leave my lips, I see the fear in her eyes, and for a split second, I feel a flicker of doubt. But the anger and the betrayal have clouded everything, and I can’t bring myself to care. Not now. She doesn’t understand the depth of what she’s done. I thought we were building something real. I thought we had a connection. But now, it feels like a sick joke, and I can’t stand the thought of it. The betrayal is one thing, but what really stings the most is that what Rosalee and I could have been... it’s gone. Just like that. She opens her mouth again, probably to lie, to make excuses, and I can’t take it. I shake my head, my anger rising again. "I have to go." I need

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 107

    Rosalee's Point of View Jensen shakes his head slowly, his movements stiff and mechanical like he can’t quite believe what he’s hearing. Then he pushes up from his chair so abruptly that it scrapes loudly against the floor, the sound making me flinch. He stays behind his desk, putting a solid barrier between us, but his eyes, those familiar, steady eyes, are stormy now, clouded with disbelief and something that looks dangerously close to hurt. Tears blur my vision, and I lift my hands in surrender, my body trembling so hard I can barely stand still. I shake my head too, desperate to make him understand, to make him believe me. "It’s true," I choke out, my voice breaking completely now. "But I promise you, Jensen, I didn’t know I was giving information to Crimsonclaw." His jaw tightens, muscles ticking furiously under his skin. When he speaks, his voice is low, hard. "Rosalee, what did you do?" I wrap my arms around myself like I can somehow hold myself together,

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 106

    Rosalee's Point of View Nyx’s words hit me like a slap across the face, each one cutting deeper than the last. She doesn't even blink as she stares me down, her voice sharp and accusing. "How could you, Rosalee? Jensen trusted you. We took you in as one of our own, and this is how you thank us? By giving inside information to our enemy." I feel the sting of tears before I even realize they're falling, blurring my vision, making it harder to keep looking at her. I shake my head desperately, my voice cracking as I say, "No, Nyx, it's not like that. I didn't know. I promise you, I didn’t know." But she just shakes her head right back at me, disbelief and disappointment carved into every hard line of her face. "Why would you share private information with anyone? No matter the circumstances." The shame weighs down my shoulders, makes me feel so small. I hang my head, barely able to get the words out. "I thought I was making a difference," I whisper, my voice thick with

  • The Lycan King's Hybrid Mate   Chapter 105

    Rosalee's Point of ViewThe moment the word "Freya" leaves Alpha Celine’s lips, it feels like my entire world tilts sideways.Panic slams into me, sudden and violent, and my heart starts hammering so loudly in my ears that I almost miss what comes next.No, it can’t be, I think desperately. It’s just a common name. It doesn’t have to mean anything.I fight to keep my breathing even, my expression blank, because out of the corner of my eye, I catch Nyx watching me. Watching too closely.I force myself to focus, pulling my face into a neutral mask even though my insides feel like they’re being shredded apart.Jensen's voice cuts through the pounding of my heart."That’s great. Can you describe her?"His tone is calm, steady, as if he has no idea that the ground beneath me is crumbling into dust.Alpha Celine nods her head, her voice steady as she starts,"She is about my height, maybe a few inches taller. She has long pitch black hair and striking blue eyes. I’ll never be able to forget

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