Lahat ng Kabanata ng Alpha's Substitute Bride : Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 90

Blossom POV A few hours later, I finally arrive at the castle, and I can't help but mutter to myself, "No wonder Dean wanted to drive so fast." I briefly wonder why Dean hasn't reached out to me through our mind link, but I dismiss the thought, figuring he must be the one who orchestrated this whole getaway. Besides, he's out of town on business, so I decide it's best not to intrude on him right now.As I approach the castle, I notice the drawbridge is down, allowing me to drive right in without any obstacles. Once I park in the garage, I suddenly realize that it was rather foolish of me to leave home without packing a bag. "I'm sure Jovielyn will have something I can wear," I think optimistically. After a brief walk through the empty courtyard, I make my way into the castle, feeling a sense of anticipation bubbling within me.However, as I enter, I hear something that makes me pause. Footsteps echo in the hallway. The castle feels starkly empty, much quieter than the last time I vis

Dean POV At that moment, Maria steps outside with drinks and snacks for the search parties. She notices the brewing conflict between Aries and me but wisely refrains from intervening. Instead, she walks up and offers us food and drink. Aries glances at her but remains silent, while I keep my gaze fixed on my father without even blinking."Dean, why not just marry Liza and be done with it? She loves you dearly, and Blossom is a bad influence. I've heard plenty about her," Aries presses."Over my ancestors' ashes, if you don't stop this nonsense right now, I swear I will remove your head with my bare hands," I retort, my anger boiling over.Caleb returns to the villa and, upon learning about the situation in the backyard, rushes around the house to find Aries and me just inches apart, shouting at one another. He hurries over and starts to pull us apart, insisting that this is not the time for our argument.But Aries pulls Caleb into the fray, fueled by what Liza had said. "Son, how coul

Dean POV Maria enters the conversation, urging us to get some rest. "We won't be any good to anyone if we try to fight or make rational decisions while exhausted," she points out. "And let's not forget, Diana just walked for days to get here.""She's right," Caleb acknowledges."Alright, how about this: the first one of us to wake up alerts the others. Sound good?" I propose.Everyone agrees, and Maria guides Diana to a spare room. I head to the study, seeking the solitude I need to unwind when I'm stressed. Caleb retreats to his room, and soon, the villa is cloaked in darkness as all the lights shut off for the night.......Awakening from a nightmare, I glance at the clock and see that I've only been asleep for half an hour. The vividness of my dream leaves me anxious about falling back asleep, so I grab a book to distract myself. However, before I can even get through a few paragraphs, exhaustion pulls me back under.Once again, I find myself dreaming. This time, I'm hurtling thro

Blossom POV It's dark.Very dark. You'd have to be here to truly grasp how the deepest pitch black you've ever encountered doesn't hold a candle to this. If I couldn't feel my fingers or touch my face, I'd think I was trapped in some kind of purgatory. And right now, I'm not even thankful for the sense of touch. It's freezing, and I can feel thick, mucky wetness surrounding me.I hear water running, but I can't see if it's even drinkable—or if it's water at all. It sounds more like 'liquid falling into a drain.' The stench in this place is unbearable, like a truck filled with rotten meat crashing into a pile of dead animals and tumbling into a dumpster overflowing with corpses.What I wouldn't give to be back in the castle garden right now. Or to be in Dean's arms.It seems unlikely, but maybe I can send a message to him...(Baby, if you can hear this, please come help me. Liza and Hugo have completely lost their minds, and I'm terrified.)Scratch that thought...Can I still shapeshi

Blossom POV I jolt awake to the jarring screech of rusted metal hinges, squinting toward the light streaming down from the top of the stairs—the first light I've seen since the bag snatched it from me in the garden of the castle. I can't be sure how long I've been trapped in this cellar, but two days in darkness feel like an eternity.As my eyes gradually adjust, I catch the silhouette of a large man at the top of the stairs. He seems to be staring at me, but the light doesn't reveal his face. However, I finally begin to see the details of my surroundings, and the gruesome sight of coagulated blood smeared on the walls makes my stomach churn. I can't help but retch, spilling my stomach's contents onto the ground.With a pained effort, I manage to voice my thoughts. "Dean?... Whoever you are, please help me. I've been taken by some terrible people. Please... just help..." I glance around, relieved to notice that the running water is clear.The silhouette lets out a deep, rumbling laug