บททั้งหมดของ THE ALPHA’S ACCUSED MATE: บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

Lucien’s POV:My face tightened even more as I waited for Henry to gather his thoughts and finally say what was on his mind. As the seconds stretched into minutes, I gritted my teeth. Henry must have heard the low growl that slipped from my lips, as he quickly opened his mouth to speak.“I was coming home late, taking the alley shortcut. I don’t usually pay attention to much, but that night… I saw something.” He swallowed hard, glancing nervously over his shoulder as though he was still afraid of being watched.That was really uncalled for because I didn’t understand why he was acting like that. As far as I knew, we were the only ones here. Or weren’t we?Taking a deep breath, I kept my expression neutral, though I felt my pulse quicken.“Go on. I’m listening.”Henry took a shuddering breath. “I saw Lady Aurora arguing with her sister, and some other kid was there. I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but it looked really intense.”I swallowed hard, bracing myself for whatever he wa

~ Lucien’s POV ~“On the day of the murder, Aurora was wearing a white dress. I am sure that would have been hard to miss even at night.Why don't you tell me who the hell put you up to this, or else I won't hesitate to plunge my claws into your chest?” I gritted my teeth, my gaze fixed on him.“I am saying nothing but the truth, I am sure of what I saw. I… wasn't sure about what she wore. It has been long enough to remember the details”, Henry stammered, his eyes avoiding mine as he spoke.“Long to remember?" I scoffed.“Why didn't you report it", I questioned once again.“As I have told you before, I saw something I shouldn't have and I was scared she would come after me if I poke my nose in what doesn't concern me after all”, He explained quickly and I almost believed him for what he said but something is not adding up.I motioned to Arnaud who nodded and held the half-torn paper up. Henry's eyes widened in shock, his jaws dropping on seeing the paper.“What did you have to say abo

I hurriedly make my way to the riverbank. My mind reeling with confusion as I thought of so many different possibilities of Henry turning up dead at the riverbank. It makes no sense as to how he would suddenly be dead. The dry leaves crunch underneath the pressure of my foot as I run through the pathway, Gage following me closely.“Stand back! Stand back!” One of the guards yells at the small crowd of people that have formed a circle around the site of the incident. My footsteps slow down as I walk carefully towards the riverbank. My eyes widened on seeing Henry's pale body, his skin looking white as paper and his lips were dry, blue, and cracked. Just how long had he spent in the water before he was found? He'd been missing for three days straight, has he been under the water for that long?I crouched beside his body, looking for evidence of foul play that could suggest that Henry’s death was a pre-planned murder. Upon further inspection, I see the marks. The red marks on his neck we

The journey to the cabin seemed to drag on, the night air chilly and dense on my skin. My mind was scattered, thinking about Henry, his loved ones, and the parts of the puzzle that didn't quite align. Despite my persistent questions, I couldn't dismiss another lingering thought.The dawn.I had been away for an extended period. She was likely anticipating my return, curious about my delay. I pictured her walking back and forth in the tiny room, possibly giving me a piercing glare as soon as I entered. The idea nearly caused me to smile—nearly.However, something felt off.As I neared the cabin, the sensation intensified, resembling a faint buzzing in the depths of my thoughts. After finally glimpsing the cabin among the trees, I noticed the elderly woman standing outside. Her small figure was hunched under the moonlight as she tightly gripped her shawl.I felt a cold shiver run down my back.“Where’s Aurora?” I asked, my voice cutting through the quiet.The woman turned to me, startle

Aurora’s POVAs I ran, my lungs felt like they were on fire, the cold wind piercing my face and making it hard to breathe. Fear drove me to take each desperate step deeper into the woods, my heart pounding in my chest. In the silence of the forest, the loud sound of snapping twigs and crunching leaves under my bare feet seemed overwhelming.Nathalie's mocking laughter echoed in my ears even though I knew she was no longer with me. However, I couldn't shake the suffocating and relentless sensation of being chased. The forest sprawled endlessly surrounding me, each tree seeming like a foreboding shadow.Slowing down, I leaned on a tree, trying to catch my breath. I grasped the coarse bark tightly as my hands shook. I was enveloped by darkness, with only the dim moonlight filtering through the thick canopy above to barely illuminate my path."What is my current location?" I murmured, my voice trembling and almost inaudible.I spun in a gradual circle, attempting to find my bearings, but