All Chapters of The Alpha's Vengeance: Chapter 61 - Chapter 69

AURORAI watched from the veranda as Damon chased Declan across the courtyard. The boy’s laughter rang through the air, bright and unrestrained, wrapping around my heart like a warm embrace.For the first time in years, I felt whole. Just weeks ago, I had almost lost Damon to poison and death.Now, seeing him alive, strong, and smiling with our son; it was everything I had ever dreamed of.“Daddy! I can’t believe my daddy is a real king with a real palace; just like in the stories!” Declan said, running into Damon’s arms.Damon scooped him up with a grin. “Hmmm… come here, little warrior. One day, all of this will be yours.”Declan’s eyes widened. “Really? I get to be strong like you?”“Yes, Declan, stronger than me.” Damon said, kissing his forehead.My heart ached at the tenderness in Damon’s voice. I had feared he wouldn’t have the chance to know his son like this.Our moment was cut short when a guard approached, bowing deeply.“My king, someone has requested to see you.” the guar

AURORAI sat at the window of our chambers, Declan curled up asleep in my lap. The sun was dipping low, casting long golden shadows across the courtyard, but my heart felt anything but calm.Something was wrong. I had been restless since Damon left, pacing, glancing toward the gates as if sheer willpower could bring him home faster.As I stroked my son’s hair, a sudden, sharp ache gripped my chest. Oprah entered quietly with a tray of tea, but paused mid-step.“My child, are you well? You look pale.”“Something is wrong, something’s happened.” my gaze fixed on the horizon.Oprah set the tray down, frowning. “You don’t know that for sure…”“I do,” my voice was low, certain. I moved to the balcony after dropping Declan on the cushion. Scanning the distant forests. A cool wind swept in, carrying with it a faint scent of blood and steel.Not literally, but as if my bond with Damon was whispering it to me.“Damon,” I whispered, gripping the railings until my knuckles turned white.At that

AURORAI had been restless all day, pacing the palace grounds like a caged animal. Still no word from Damon.Aaron’s reassurances echoed in my head, “He’s fine, he will win this battle.” but my spirit refused to settle.My eyes scanned the courtyard, the aftermath of war laid bare before me. The stench of blood lingered in the air.Bodies of Moonshadow warriors lay alongside the fallen rogues who dared invade.So much loss, too much. I whispered a silent prayer to the Moon Goddess that it would end now; I couldn’t bear more.“My queen,” a voice came from behind.I turned sharply and met Daisy’s gaze. Her eyes were swollen from crying, her face pale with exhaustion.But I felt nothing for her; not pity, not forgiveness. I had given my compassion too freely in the past, and it had nearly cost me everything.Now I had a family to protect, and there was no room for weakness. Daisy stepped forward, her voice trembling.“I’m leaving, my queen. I can’t stay here… not after what I’ve done. P

AURORAI lay awake long after Damon’s breathing had steadied beside me. The moonlight spilled across his face. Even in his sleep, there was a tension in him; his brow furrowed.I reached out and brushed my fingertip against his cheek. My warrior, my king. The father of my child, now haunted by ghosts I couldn’t see.My mind wandered to Trinity pack, Lyon had told me stories like this; of how warriors finding it hard to move on from certain battles.Some even drink themselves to numbness. Lyon had told me about a seer, who lived in the northern mountains; in a place no pack claimed the land.The seer can walk through a warrior's mind and pluck out the roots of fear and grief as if tending to a garden.I rose silently from the bed, padding barefoot across the room to the small chest where I kept my travel cloak.I ran my finger over the fabric, feeling the weight of my choice. “Forgive me, my love. But I can’t stand and watch you drown in this.” I whispered, glancing back at his sleepin