Lahat ng Kabanata ng Sold To The Stongest Alpha: Kabanata 241 - Kabanata 250

MAXINEThe scent of freshly baked bread filled my nostrils. I blinked awake, against the sunlight coming in through the open curtains. For a moment, I was confused. Where was I? My room didn't have a big window.I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I realized I was in a room I didn’t recognize. It wasn’t my room. The bed was larger and the scent was different. But, it scented strongly of Ronan. I turned my head and saw a tray sitting beside me.There was lots of food— slices of warm bread, butter, eggs, a bowl of fresh fruits, a cup of coffee, and a glass of juice. My stomach growled. It reminded me of how long it had been since I last ate.And then, I noticed him. Ronan was standing by the door. He was leaning against the frame with his arms crossed over his chest, watching me with a small smile.“Morning,” he said.“Morning,” I replied carefully, still trying to remember what had happened. The last thing I remembered was Liam. Channeling the artifact's energy and healing him till it drain

MAXINEI made a mistake.I realized it with a sinking feeling as the days passed in a blur. It was like each one blended into the next like water. The first day, I told myself Ronan would come back. He would open the door, walk through it and there would be some explanation. He would tell me it was a misunderstanding or just a test of my loyalty.But as the hours passed, no one came. The walls of the room began to seem closer than they were. Suddenly my room was closed. I sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the door. I was mentally begging it to open.But it never did, no Ronan, no guards either. There was no sound of footsteps, nothing but the sound of my breath and the sound of my heartbeat in my ears.I couldn’t help but replay the moment in my head, over and over again. Ronan had looked at me with so much disappointment on his face. His eyes had hardened. They were never like that with me. And the way he turned away from me despite how I called? It still sent shivers down my ba

MAXINEIt started to rain.The rain fell lightly at first, with just a few drops hitting the ground. I barely noticed, my mind was laser-focused on the path ahead. I kept running through the plan Ronan had laid out for me. I led them down paths and through narrow streets until we reached the clearing where the safe house was supposed to be.I paused, turning back to them. “We’re here,” I said.Jahrek nodded, gesturing for the others to follow him. “Alright, let’s get inside before anyone sees us,” he said.But as they stepped forward, the sound of boots crunching on the ground rose to the air. The rebels froze, their eyes widening. I watched as soldiers emerged from the shadows. Their weapons were drawn, surrounding them. It was a trap. And they had walked right into it.Panic spread through the group. “Maxine!” Jahrek shouted, looking at me with shock. “What’s happening? What have you done?”I didn’t answer. I couldn’t. I just stood there, watching as the rebels were rounded up. The

RONAN“Ronan,” she said through her crying. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”“Shhh,” I whispered, reaching out to touch her hand. But, she pulled away, covering her face as the tears fell.“I broke your trust,” she sobbed. “I went to find Zel, I didn’t mean to… I didn’t want to betray you…”I had done this. I had driven her to the point that she was in desperate need of forgiveness. I wanted to tell her it was alright. I wasn't bothered but the words stuck in my throat.“And the rebels,” she continued. “All those people I captured, you know, I can’t stop seeing their faces, I betrayed them too. I don’t know how to live with that.”I leaned in and took her hands gently in mine. “Listen to me, Maxine,” I said. “I won’t hurt them. I promise you that. I only needed to know where they stood. They’ll be treated fairly. I’ll make sure of it.”She blinked up at me, tears still streaming down her cheeks. “You promise?” she asked.“I promise. I won’t hurt them. I swear it.”Her shoulders sagged w

MAXINEHe was silent for a moment, “I’m trying, Maxine. I’m trying. I want to but it’s hard. You broke my trust. But I still care about you.”His words cut through me like a blade, sharp and precise. I closed my eyes, feeling the tears well up again. “I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry.”He pressed a kiss to the back of my head. “I know,” he said. “I know you are. And that’s enough for now.”We lay there in silence for a long time. I could feel his breath hot against my skin. I didn’t know if he would ever truly forgive me but, I felt something shift between us.I closed my eyes, letting myself relax against him. I didn't want to overthink it. I wanted to believe that everything would be alright. I fell asleep like that, wrapped in his warmth. And for the first time in a while, my dreams were quiet and peaceful.I woke up in the middle of the night to find him still holding me. I shifted slightly, turning to face him. His eyes were closed and his face relaxed in sleep. This was the second ti