Semua Bab Bewitching the Alpha: Bab 51 - Bab 53

THE PACK’S CHEERS of acceptance still echoed in the night air as Selene and Waldemar stood before them, their bond a radiant, undeniable force. Adler had knelt, the pack had followed, and a new era had dawned. But as the crowd began to disperse, a shadow detached itself from the edge of the forest, moving with a fluid grace that was both familiar and unsettling.It was Cassian.He walked into the clearing, his silver hair a pale streak in the moonlight, his features sharp and elegant. His usual confident smirk was gone, replaced by a quiet intensity as he watched Selene and Waldemar. A wave of unease rippled through the pack as they saw him. He was a known neutral party, a powerful, ancient vampire who had always kept his distance, but his presence was a chilling reminder of the world’s dangers.Waldemar's body instantly tensed, his Alpha instincts flaring. He moved, instinctively shielding Selene with his body, a low growl rumbling in his chest. "Cassian," he said, his voice a warnin

THE FIRST FEW DAYS after the ritual were a blur of exhaustion, relief, and a quiet, profound joy. Selene and Waldemar spent most of their time in the Alpha's cabin, recovering from the immense physical and magical toll of the ritual. The air between them was electric, a constant hum of connection and shared pleasure that flowed through their newly reforged Moonbind. They were like two people who had just woken up from a long, confusing dream, now seeing the world—and each other—with perfect clarity.One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the cabin floor, Selene found Waldemar staring out the window, his gaze distant."What's on your mind?" she asked, coming up behind him and wrapping her arms around his waist.Waldemar sighed, leaning back against her. "The pack," he admitted. "They accepted us, but I can feel their hesitation. Their fear. They've been taught for generations to fear your kind. It's a hard thing to unlearn."Selene rested her chin