Alpha Orion's Obsession のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 28

Orion's Pov:"Still," she said, and her voice was softer now, less certain, "it's not fair for people to be ruled by a foreigner. You can't just do it. "The words hit me like a physical blow, not because they were harsh, but because I could hear the conflict in her voice. She was trying to hold onto her objections, but her heart was wavering."I understand," I said, and I meant it completely. "And hereafter, I give up my ways of being a conqueror and tyrant, if that is what you want, Stella."Her eyes widened in shock, and the dagger in her hand trembled slightly. I don't think she had expected me to make such an offer, to be willing to change the very foundation of who I was."For you, I'll do anything," I continued, my voice dropping to an intimate whisper. "Please give me a chance."The weapon in her hand wavered, and I saw her internal struggle written clearly across her beautiful features. Part of her wanted to believe me, wanted to accept what I was offering. But another pa

Orion's Pov:The maids giggled softly to themselves as Ricky, Shawn, and I emerged from our hiding place among the trees. Their knowing smiles and amused whispers made it clear that they had been expecting this moment, that they had known all along we were watching from the shadows.But it was Stella who held my complete attention. She stood at the river's edge like a vision from a dream, her wet hair gleaming in the morning sunlight, the fresh white dress clinging to her form in ways that made my heart race. Water still dripped from her skin, and she looked every bit the goddess I had thought her to be moments before.As we approached the riverbank, I saw her take a deep breath, her chest rising and falling in a way that seemed almost... relieved? As if she had been holding her breath until this moment.It was our mating bond. She had felt my presence, sensed my scent even from across the distance where we had been hiding. The connection between us was stronger than I had dared t

The heavy wooden door of the cottage creaked open, and Prince Marcus stepped inside like he owned the place. Which, I suppose, in a way he did. This was his sister's retreat, his family's kingdom, and I was nothing more than an unwelcome intruder in his eyes.But God's bones, he was handsome - like the female version of my beautiful mate Stella. Marcus had the same golden hair that caught the light, the same sharp cheekbones, the same green eyes that seemed to see straight through to your soul. He was taller than his sister, broader in the shoulders, with the kind of presence that commanded attention without trying. I guessed he was about five years older than Stella, maybe twenty-five to her twenty, and those extra years had given him a confidence that radiated from every movement.He had all opposite qualities of mine - noble, rule following, while I was a rule breaker, conquer. Ricky and Shawn scrambled to their feet as he entered, their hands moving instinctively toward their we

Orion's POV: It hurt me to see her like that.Stella sat by the stream with her knees drawn up to her chest, her arms wrapped around them as if she were trying to hold herself together. The moonlight caught the tear tracks on her cheeks, making them gleam like silver in the darkness. She looked so small, so fragile, so utterly broken by the choice she had made for us.My wolf whined inside my chest, distressed by our mate's pain. Every instinct I had was screaming at me to fix this, to make her feel better, to take away the hurt that was radiating from her in waves.But how? I was a conqueror, a warrior, a man who solved problems with strength and violence. I knew nothing about comforting a woman who was mourning the loss of her home and family. I had never needed to learn such skills before.I know that I should do something to make my mate feel safe. After all, she was my mate, my responsibility, my entire world. But what could I possibly do or say that would ease the homesickn