Semua Bab Fated to the Cursed Alpha King: Bab 101 - Bab 103

Kael's POVThe journey had been hellish, but as the jagged edges of the forgotten ruins finally came into view, I felt a strange mix of relief and dread settle over me. The weathered stones loomed like silent sentinels, casting eerie shadows as the dying light of the sun bled across the sky. My hands tightened around Lyria’s waist instinctively, feeling the slight tremors of her body as she writhed and moaned in pain. Her head lolled back against my shoulder, sweat plastering strands of her dark hair to her temple. Her cries had softened but carried a rawness that sliced right through me every time they rose from her throat.“We’re here,” I whispered, voice tight, as I gently slowed the horse to a stop.Hood and Mira were already scanning the area, their eyes sharp and on edge. The warriors flanked us, visibly relieved but still wearing that gnawing confusion they hadn’t shaken off since we left. And the elders—especially the chief elder—stood stiff, eyes darting around the ruins lik

Lyria's POV Maybe it was the labor pains that jolted me awake again—or the frantic way Kael and Mira were shouting my name. I didn’t even know which it was. I blinked, dazed and gasping, my vision spinning as I tried to claw my way back to reality. My breath hitched, the air felt thick, and every inch of my body screamed in pain.Gods, how long had I tapped out? Seconds? Minutes? But when my eyes finally cleared, when I saw Kael’s face hovering above me—his eyes wide and glassy, his lips trembling with relief—I knew one thing for certain.I was alive. And so was he.We were fucking alive!The searing memory of the battle came crashing back in fragments—the evil sorcerer, the blinding flashes of magic, the screams, the blood. And then… nothing. Until now.I let out a breathless sob, clutching at Kael’s hand, feeling Mira’s hands already working around me.“It’s over?” I gasped out hoarsely, barely able to form the words.Kael nodded fiercely, brushing my hair back from my sweaty face