All Chapters of Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

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120: Frozen Facades, Burning Hearts

The queen turned away, brushing her eyes with the back of her hand."I shall take my leave," Ysara said quietly. The two women rose, their gowns whispering against the stone floor, and departed without another word.Left alone with the king, Lena turned to face him. The cold gleam in her eyes had returned, sharp as steel beneath frost.He had heard everything. Every word exchanged. He knew the names, the grief, the anger. He had come only because he sensed her sorrow, only to be met once more with this frozen facade.She bowed her head in courtesy."I wish to speak with you," he said at last. "Will you sit?""Sit, my king. I shall stand."He inclined his head and seated himself, though uneasily, as if the chair held little comfort for him."I loved Antara," he began, his voice low, heavy with memory. "I saw her before my brother did. We courted in secret for some years, and during that time, she knew nothing of what I was."Lena said nothing. Her silence invited truth."Then she met m

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121: The Eve of Vows

The royal dining chamber was unusually quiet, with only Their Majesties seated at the grand table. The emptiness pressed against the walls like a hushed rebuke.The Queen sat with her hands resting calmly beside her plate, her expression unreadable. Celiste stepped forward to uncover her dish, but Lena stopped her with a single, raised hand."I am quite capable of managing on my own, thank you," she said.The King lifted his gaze, his voice even. "The Varkoness and the Varkon have departed to consult the healer. They seek formal validation of their union.""Validation?" she repeated, arching one brow as the royal tasters approached to perform their duties.Lena observed quietly as the young woman assigned to the King stepped forward. The girl moved with a certain ease, her posture unbefitting one of her station. She smiled as she tasted the King's food, her eyes lingering too long upon him.The Queen's gaze sharpened."What is it that amuses you?" she asked, her voice cool.The taster

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122: "Blood and Blossoms"

A solemn tune, wrought from stringed instruments and ancient flutes, drifted through the ceremonial hall as the bride walked with grace toward the altar.All rose to their feet, hearts quieted by awe. Cedric stood with his hands clenched before him, his eyes shining with unshed tears. At last, the hour had come. She was walking toward him, not in a dream, but in the waking light of truth.A hope he had never dared to nurture before meeting her had now blossomed into reality.O Moon Goddess, how richly You have smiled upon him.While the court's eyes were drawn to the beauty of the bride, the king’s gaze remained fixed elsewhere—upon his queen.She was resplendent in her gown of sapphire blue, like the sea beneath starlight. His mate. His wife. His tether to both reason and madness.She approached him and bestowed a subtle smile that nearly stole the words from his lips. He faltered, nearly forgetting what he intended to ask.Yet duty pricked at his mind.That very morning, the guards

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123: "Poisoned Thrones"

“My king, you summoned me.” Madame Celeste bowed low.“Replace my tasters waiting upon me with men. And those who tend my chambers and the corridors near me shall be footmen instead.”Celeste inclined her head. “At once, your Majesty.”“Also, send for my queen,” he commanded.Silence fell as she withdrew.Rage churned within him. When would this torment end? How could she treat him so, merely because another woman dared come close to him?---Meanwhile, Celeste whispered into the queen’s ear as she plucked berries and burst into laughter.“And he sent for me?” the queen inquired, amused.“Indeed, your grace,” Celeste replied.Rising with regal poise, the queen began to leave.“Come now, why leave me out of the fun?” Milicent teased, pouting.Without a backward glance she answered, “Dear friend, you shall sit this one out. I have this matter in hand.”---“My lord husband,” the queen said, bowing gracefully to him.“I have removed all the women who once attended me, Queen Lena. What mo

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124: The Red Beast

The chariots came to an abrupt halt upon the road. Before them stood five figures, each cloaked in black and hooded, obstructing the path like shadows drawn from the void.Isadora peered through the carriage window. "What is the matter?""I know not, Your Majesty," replied one of the guards, his hand already at his hilt. "But these men bear ill intent."Drawing his sword, he advanced toward the strangers."Declare yourselves!" he demanded. "Who dares block the queen's passage?"Without warning, a spear of shadowed force—swift and unnatural—was hurled from one of the hooded men. It struck the guard squarely in the throat. He fell where he stood, lifeless.The wolves who flanked the chariot turned at once, baring their teeth."Your Grace!" cried another guard. "It is an ambush. These are no ordinary men—they wield dark magic!"Queen Lena trembled, her hands curling into fists as fear gripped her heart."What are we to do?" she asked in a panicked whisper.Isadora was already pulling ope

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125: The Day the Moon Turned Red

Kingdom of Elaren – The Lycan RealmA splash of cold water struck face.Her eyes flew open. Above her loomed the solemn visage of King Azalea.“I did not come for war. Why would you not believe me?” she cried, her voice cracking with pain.Bruises disfigured her face, purple and deep.“We lived in peace,” the king said, his voice calm but cold. “You came to us unbidden, Ysara. I searched for you, yet you vanished without a trace.”A soft chuckle escaped her lips. Then another, louder this time, until her laughter echoed through the stone chamber.She laughed until her chest heaved, until the sound turned almost maddening. The king watched her in silence.“I must give you credit, Azalea. How ever did you remain hidden all these years, while the world thought the settlers long perished?”The king allowed a faint smile. “And I give you your due, Ysara. You erased an entire dynasty from the annals of history, wielding your power like a scythe.”“I am no mere sorceress,” she said, lifting

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126: "The Rise of the Red Moon"

A few hours had passed since his queen departed. He knew then there was no way he could find her in every corner of the realm.His wolf's bond to her was not yet strong enough to answer her call.“Cedric, summon the guards to search for the queen. Send ravens to all four packs of the kingdom. If any should see her, they are to shelter her until the war ends. A reward shall be granted to those who offer such refuge.”“Yes, Your Majesty,” Cedric bowed and departed swiftly.---Sharing a border with the witches’ clan had long been an advantage to the wolves. In times of unrest, the witches understood how to intercede on matters concerning the packs.King Vargr dismounted his steed. Those who laid eyes upon him, whether sorcerer or lady, bowed with reverence as he entered the inner chambers of his grandmother.She was offering the final rite, a talisman burning in a brass bowl, smoke curling like ghostly fingers into the air.She stood slowly, aided by her attendants, and coughed heavily.

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127: "Six Hundred Years of Betrayal"

Six hundred years ago"I have the Red Beast in my possession. With her, the Lycan dynasty shall fall," Lord Rhovan declared, his voice steeped in quiet triumph.Silence followed.Across from him, Ysara reclined in her high-backed chair, one leg draped elegantly over the other. She studied him, her expression unreadable."And why," she asked at last, her tone cool as stone, "do you imagine I would assist in your scheme to destroy them?""Because you despise Azalea as much as I do," Rhovan answered, his gaze sharpening. "I want him gone—for daring to challenge me before King Akbar. I want them all gone, so a new era may rise in their ashes."He was dangerous—an ambitious and cunning man cloaked in silks and shadows. Though he had long coveted the throne, it remained beyond his grasp due to the dominance of the wolf-men. Thus, he devised a new path: to first exterminate the Lycans, then bend the wolves to his will. Once their strength waned, he would turn on them as well, accusing their

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128: His mate, his beloved

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129: “The Beast and His Queen”

As soon as she stepped into the chamber, the man before her surged forward, restrained only by the clatter of chains that yanked him back. He growled low in his throat, baring his teeth, their faces but inches apart. His eyes, gold and wild, met hers—beast to woman, madness to calm.Yet she stood firm, unshaken."Bring me a damp cloth and cold water. His body burns," she commanded.Cedric hesitated. "Your Grace... you mean to touch him?""My mate does not frighten me," she replied, her voice laced with steel.He bowed and withdrew swiftly to fulfill her request."Sweetsin..." "Heartbeat," she whispered again, her voice soft as velvet. "It is I—your mate."The growl that answered her was gentler, more akin to a purr. Recognition gleamed within the golden eyes that locked onto her.Footsteps echoed down the corridor, and Cedric returned, offering the cloth. But the sight of another male within the cell sent the beast into a rage once more.Cedric backed away, retreating until his scent

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