All Chapters of Ravished By The Alphas (Reverse-Harem Paranormal Romance): Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

VALERIE“Zoe hesitates too long about taking a dragon,” Miriam once told me. It wasn’t a topic of judgment, but rather a lesson. Miriam didn’t want to see me making the same mistake as Zoe—and she still didn’t believe my stay here was only temporary.She was convinced that I would eventually take Sebastian as my dragon, and she didn’t want me to waste the opportunity like she feared Zoe would.She had explained that it took time. That it wasn’t uncommon for breeders to hesitate when choosing their dragon. “It’s normal to test your chemistry with different ones,” she had explained. “Eventually, you’ll find the right match.”According to Miriam, it sometimes took time to figure out who Breeders could connect with the best. But dragons weren’t creatures made for waiting. They were passionate and instinctive and sensitive to being pushed aside.And Zoe had hesitated for far too long.In time, Miriam said, she would lose them. The twins would harden themselves to the indecisiveness and the

VALERIEWe spent the entire evening planning before our departure from the caves.According to Amara’s map, the coven was tucked away on the northernmost island of the North Archipelagos.The map showed it on an isolated little speck of land called Thalos. From what I could gather, it was a tiny little island, surrounding by freezing cold and mysterious open seas.The only signs of civilization were the neighboring islands called Eldhollow—where a human village clung to an isolated existence.Nirvonth suggested we disguise ourselves as humans and head to Eldhollow first. The dragons were much larger than the average human—but I supposed with the right disguise, they could pass as tall human men.Besides, it was necessary. Flying would draw too much attention. Nirvonth was right about that part; three large dragons crashing into a quiet village would be hard to miss.It wasn’t a bad idea, but I before we even took off to the island, I noticed something about Adrian was…different.Usual

VALERIEWe were separated into two rooms—the twins in one and Sebastian and me in the other.By the sly smile on his face, I understood that he’d assumed we were a couple. He gave me a knowing smirk as he led us to our room, his lips twitching coyly.I tried to correct him—but I figured there wasn’t any point. Either way, I would have to share a room with one of them and I would prefer Sebastian over Nirvonth and Adrian.Besides, forcing the twins into a room of their own would open up the opportunity for them to talk things out over Zoe. I knew it wasn’t any of my business, but it made my heart ache to think of the slow divide growing between them.And over a girl who loved them both so much…Alone in the tiny room, Sebastian sat on the bed beside me. “It would be easier if we pass as a couple,” he said. “You’re unable to fight without your wolf, so it wouldn’t be wise to leave you alone. This way, no one will question why you’re always with me.”His voice was calm and practical, but

SEBASTIANA hand touched me.It was light as a breath, but somehow…startling to my core. I hadn’t even felt the space around me until that touch.I recognized the feeling.A soft, trembling woman’s hand.The skin was cool against my cheek, her fingers long and delicate. It was strange how a touch like this could feel so familiar. Like a book I’d read before.I opened my eyes to the sight of silver hair, framing a pale, familiar face.I’ve seen her before.I knew that face.The air around us was blurred and soundless. I didn’t know what this strange surge of emotions was. Anger, grief, fear?It pulsed around me in waves—but it was far too fast for me to pin down. Everything felt strangely suspended. Wherever I was in my dream, gravity didn’t exist.I searched her face, my mother’s ghost smiling down at me fondly. I hated her. I loved her. I missed her.I didn’t…know what I was feeling at all.Regardless, there was a question I had always meant to ask her.“Why did you leave?” My voice

VALERIEIt was still raining when I woke the next morning, but it was no longer the harsh hiss and wild roar of a raging storm passing through. It was a light downpour, misty and refreshing.In fact, the air felt almost…warm today. A gentle kiss of heat spilling over the gray and chilly island.I sat up from sleep and peered out the window. The trees rustled in the wind, but it wasn’t with the same violent force of yesterday’s storm. I had been wearing one of Xavier’s shirts to sleep, and as I peered out through the window, the sleeve slipped down my shoulder.Xavier sat up behind me and kissed the naked skin there, before sliding the shirt back up. It had been a night full of heat and want—but resistance, too.The walls of the bar were far too thin. The last thing I wanted was for anyone to hear us. And besides—I was wary of strangers’ presence since the last ambush.If it hadn’t been for Xavier and Lucas…what would have happened to me?I felt Xavier’s chin on my shoulder, watching t