The Alpha's Princess의 모든 챕터: 챕터 41 - 챕터 48

Xavier“We can’t just sit here and do nothing,” I said firmly, my voice low but intense as I stared hard at the report I was gripping on the table. “I don’t believe for a second that the princess actually showed up at Xyril’s birthday party.”I slammed the paper down, not caring about the loud thud it made. The silence in my office grew heavier, and only the ticking of the wall clock echoed —a sound that somehow matched the growing tension in the room. Adrian and Pete sat with me, their faces serious, their eyes locked on me, waiting.For days, they’ve been trying to trace the truth behind the rumors, but we’ve hit nothing but dead ends.“Alpha,” Adrian started, brows furrowed, “if that’s how you feel, then why are we wasting time trying to prove or disprove it? Couldn’t it just be… plain gossip?”I took a long, controlled breath and slowly shook my head. “Because I need to know. I need to be sure about what’s really going on behind all these whispers. I even talked to my dad about it

Aliyah“Aunt Avery, I was really shocked by what Janice said,” I whispered, my voice shaking as if every word was slipping away from me. I wanted to sound calm, but the tremor gave me away. My throat felt dry, and the sound that came out of me was almost like a fragile thread ready to snap at any second.“Are you afraid for her safety?” Aunt Avery asked. Her tone was quiet, but the weight behind it was undeniable. She didn’t need to raise her voice; the sharpness of her words pierced me enough.I nodded at once. The heaviness in my chest was unbearable, like a stone pressing against my lungs, making it harder to breathe. My heartbeat thundered inside me, uneven and wild, and for the life of me, I couldn’t explain why it suddenly became so strong, so loud, and so unsteady.Why did Janice do that? Why would she say something so reckless in front of Stelle, of all people? It was as if she had thrown herself into the fire without even blinking. My best friend wasn’t usually careless, so w

AliyahIf only I could, I would have pulled time forward just to end my class faster. I had been restless in my seat for hours; every passing minute felt three times longer than yesterday. The sound of the wall clock didn’t help either, its ticking almost mocked me, stretching the seconds like torture.Is this really what happens when you’re too eager to see the person you love? I couldn’t help but smile at my thoughts while taking my things, moving with a kind of impatience I could barely hide. The moment I stepped out of the university gate, I already felt lighter. I texted Janice: “I’ll go ahead, I just need to check something.” Her reply came fast: “Okay, take care.”I put my phone back in my bag, and my hand tightened on the strap as I walked, every step carrying the bubbling excitement inside my chest. I was on my way now, already searching the corner where I knew Xavier would be waiting. One thing about him was that I never had to worry about him being late.My smile was ready,

Aliyah“Aunt Avery…” My voice was barely above a whisper, almost swallowed by the faint clinking of cutlery in the quiet dining room.We sat across from each other, the golden glow from the chandelier spilling soft light across the polished wooden table. Shadows from the candle-like bulbs flickered gently, casting warmth on Aunt Avery’s face. The smell of roasted meat, herbs, and freshly baked bread filled the air, yet everything tasted bland to me. My stomach twisted as if it knew I wasn’t here to enjoy food.The heaviness in my chest was unbearable. Every spoonful I forced down my throat seemed to harden into stone, pressing down on me like a weight I couldn’t shake.“Yes, dear…” Aunt Avery’s voice broke through my storm of thoughts. She looked up from her plate with that gentle smile she always wore when she spoke to me. Her tone was soft, warm, nurturing, as if she could soothe away all the fear in the world if she chose to. But tonight, her kindness didn’t comfort me. It only mad