Semua Bab fate betrayal : Bab 171 - Bab 180

Chapter 171: Divided Loyalties Aria's POV The tension in the air was so thick it was almost tangible. In the clearing where the leaders of various packs had gathered, conversations were laced with anger, fear, and distrust. This was supposed to be a meeting to address the growing threats posed by the remnants of cursed artifacts, but instead, it had devolved into a war of ideologies. “I don’t see why we’re still listening to her,” Alpha Grayson snarled, pointing at me from across the circle. His voice was sharp, filled with the kind of contempt that made my blood simmer. “She’s the reason we’re in this mess. Dissolving the mate bond? What did you think would happen, Aria?” My pack members bristled behind me, but I raised a hand to keep them quiet. “I did what needed to be done,” I said calmly, my voice cutting through the rising noise. “The mate bond was a chain that bound us to a destiny we didn’t choose. What’s happening now is painful, yes, but it’s necessary. Freedom always com

Chapter 173: The Alpha Rises Darius's POV The Golden Claw Pack grounds were a far cry from the glory they once held, but as I stood at the heart of the training yard, I saw glimmers of hope. Wolves sparred in pairs, their movements sharper and more focused than when I’d first arrived. The lingering bitterness from my past actions had begun to wane, replaced by a cautious willingness to rebuild. Aria had made this possible. Her leadership, her vision—it was what had inspired me to fight my way back here, to stand beside her. But earning her respect again, much less her trust, felt like a mountain I was still climbing. “Alpha Darius,” a young wolf called out, jogging toward me. Ethan, one of the newest recruits, skidded to a halt and saluted awkwardly. “Luna Aria sent me to fetch you. She’s waiting at the council hall.” I nodded. “Thank you, Ethan. Keep up the drills while I’m gone.” He beamed, clearly eager to please. It struck me how much the younger generation wanted stability,

Chapter 175: Threads of Destiny Aria's POV The dreams are coming more frequently now. Not nightmares exactly, but something deeper—visions steeped in symbols I didn’t fully understand. The Moon Goddess’s voice had grown faint since the dissolution of the mate bond system as if my defiance had fractured something fundamental between us. Yet, she still lingered in the edges of my consciousness, pulling me toward a truth I could no longer ignore. Tonight, the dream was different. I found myself standing on the precipice of a vast void, the stars scattered like diamonds in an infinite sky. A silvery thread stretched from my chest, glowing faintly as it wove into an intricate web that spanned across the cosmos. Each thread vibrated with energy, connecting to others in ways I couldn’t comprehend. “You’ve always believed your rebirth was an anomaly.” The voice startled me, though I recognized it instantly. The Moon Goddess stepped from the shadows, her radiant form both comforting and i

Chapter 177: Unshackled Bonds Aria’s POV The crisp morning air bit against my skin as I stood on the ridge overlooking the training grounds. Below me, young wolves sparred under Eva’s sharp eye, their movements fluid and precise. Selena worked nearby with a group of elders, their murmured discussions carrying fragments of ancient wisdom. Watching them, I felt a flicker of hope. This was my pack now—a community bound not by predetermined mates but by choice and shared purpose. The dissolution of the mate bond system had left fractures in our unity, but it had also opened doors to something new, something we had yet to fully understand. But unity alone wasn’t enough. There was a storm brewing, and I could feel it in my very bones. --- After breakfast, I retreated to the meditation chamber Selena had helped me create. It was a quiet space, filled with soft light and surrounded by symbols etched into the stone walls. They weren’t just decorative—they were protective wards, designed t

Chapter 179: A Love Beyond Fate Darius’s POV The night air was cool, carrying with it the faint scent of pine and earth. The Golden Claw Pack’s camp was quiet, save for the occasional howl in the distance. I stood at the edge of the main clearing, watching the flicker of lanterns inside Aria’s cabin. It had been weeks since I’d returned to her pack, but each day felt like a test—a test of patience, resilience, and my ability to keep my feelings buried. But tonight, I couldn’t hold back anymore. Aria had always been more than a mate to me, even when the bond had dictated our connection. Without the bond’s influence, I realized something profound. My love for her wasn’t tethered to fate or prophecy; it was born of her strength, her fire, and the way she refused to yield to the world’s expectations. It was time she knew. --- I approached her cabin, my footsteps deliberate but quiet. The lanternlight spilled through the cracks of the wooden shutters, casting soft beams onto the dirt