Semua Bab Arianna's Fate: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Arianna's POVI didn’t expect him to follow me.The ballroom had been alive with chatter, a blur of elegance, but none of it had mattered. All I could think about was him—Kael. The man whose name burned like a secret on the tip of my tongue. I hadn’t intended to reveal myself, not like this. But here I was, slipping away into the shadows of the night, my heart beating in erratic sync with the rush of cold air.I thought I’d escape. Just leave the mask behind, disappear into the garden, and perhaps never return. But the moment he stepped into the garden, I knew—knew—that there was no running from him. Not anymore.My breath came in shallow gasps, the tension between us thick, palpable, as the moments stretched out in silence. I could hear my heart in my ears, feel the blood rushing through me, pounding against my chest, each beat louder than the last.The wind swept through the trees, carrying with it a quiet rustle, but it felt as though the world had stopped.I didn’t know what I exp

Author povAlpha Kael walked into the garden with the weight of the world pressing down on his shoulders. The sun had already begun to set, casting the courtyard in golden hues, but it did little to ease the fire that raged inside of him. His temper was on a short fuse, fueled by the endless whispers, the unresolved anger at Arianna, and the strain of leadership that seemed to demand more than he had to give. He needed a moment of peace, just a brief respite where he could breathe.The garden was empty save for a few scattered flowers and a lone stone bench beneath an ancient oak tree. The breeze swayed the branches gently, offering the promise of serenity. Kael, still in his full regalia, clenched his fists, pushing his frustration down as he made his way toward the bench. The thought of sitting there, even just for a few moments, felt like a small act of rebellion against the demands of his position. He needed to reclaim some semblance of himself.But then he saw her.Arianna stood

Alexander pov“Arianna's fate is already sealed. She’s already dead in the eyes of the world, Kael. You’ve broken her in ways I can’t even begin to understand. And yet, you still treat her like some pawn in your game. It’s sick. It’s beneath you. You’re a man with power, with options, and yet you’ve chosen this. You’ve chosen to twist her, break her, and push her to the edge of sanity."Kael’s lips curled into a mocking smile, his eyes cold, devoid of any remorse. "Is that so? You think I owe her something, Alexander?" He stepped closer, his tone dropping to a deadly whisper, as if daring Alexander to challenge him further. "I don't owe anyone anything. Certainly not her."The words hit like a slap, and Alexander clenched his fists harder, his knuckles whitening. The anger roiling within him threatened to boil over, but he forced himself to steady his breath, to ground himself."You’re a coward," Alexander spat, his voice trembling with barely-contained rage. "You have everything, and

Kael POVI stood by the gatehouse, my fingers tapping against the rough stone wall. The guards were stationed in their usual positions, standing alert, yet there was an unspoken tension in the air that seemed to ripple out from me. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was coming, something that had been building for days now, like a storm on the horizon. Gus had just handed me the car keys, a small, insignificant thing that he passed with a nod as we discussed the need for more patrols. But the conversation felt hollow, like I was reaching for something that had slipped through my fingers.It was then, in the midst of my thoughts, that I heard it. The low rumble of an engine. It started faintly, growing louder as it approached. I turned my head, narrowing my eyes against the setting sun as the silhouette of a car appeared on the horizon. The gates were still closed, the usual routine intact, but something about the speed of the car caught my attention. The driver was not slowin

Author povArianna’s eyes shot open, her heart hammering in her chest like a wild stallion trying to break free. The sunlight streamed through the heavy curtains, casting a golden glow that made the room feel a bit too warm, too intimate.She blinked, trying to focus, only to find herself in the most unexpected place: Alpha Kael’s bed. Alpha Kael’s bed.A cold chill crawled down her spine as she jerked up, her breath hitching as panic swept over her. What in the hell was she doing here? Her memories from last night were fragmented—flashes of a tense hallway, the unmistakable sight of Kael and Elaine tangled up together, and the crushing weight of jealousy that had practically knocked the air out of her. And then… nothing.She threw a hand to her forehead. Did she faint? She must have fainted. No, no, no, this wasn’t happening.Her heart was still racing when the door to the room creaked open, and she froze, panic surging through her.“Ah, good, you’re awake,” came Kael’s low voice fro