All Chapters of The Alpha’s Untamed Beast is: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

LYRA'S POVThe first thing I notice when I wake up isn't the sunlight creeping through the curtains, it's the weight, steady and warm, resting across my waist.Ethan's arm.I freeze, not because I don't want to be here, but because my body has decided it likes the feeling too much. His breath is slow, deep, brushing the back of my neck in a rhythm that can lull me back to sleep if I let it.But I can't. I need to pee damnit!Carefully, I slide from under his arm, the mattress dipping and sighing as if it disapproves. My bare foot touches the cool floor, and for a moment, I stand there, staring at him.Even asleep, he looks... unshakeable. The faint crease between his brows has softened, but the man is still an Alpha, jaw set, shoulders broad like the world can drop on him and he'll just hold it there.My bladder urges me to get moving and I move to do so.That's when I notice it. Something peeking out from under the bedside lamp close to his side of the bed.A chain. Silver, dull from

ETHAN'S POVLucien's voice comes through the line, flat but with an edge that makes my shoulders tighten. "She's here at nightshade." He says.Relief pricks my chest, only for it to sour immediately at the tone he uses. "And?" I ask, pacing the length of my office. "When are you bringing her back?"A pause. Too long. "She doesn't want to come."My hand stills on the desk. "What do you mean she doesn't have want to–""She refused, Ethan. Point blank. Said she's not ready to leave yet."I pinch the bridge of my nose, forcing myself to breath. "Where the hell has she been, Lucien?"The fuck did he mean she didn't want to come back?What had happened to the guards that had been assigned to take her to the retreat center?"That's the problem." His voice drops lower. "She won't say. Won't even look me in the eye when I ask. Something's off."I feel that old, familiar churn in my gut... warning, mistrust the feeling that there were pieces of this game I couldn't see yet. "If she refuses to c

LYRA'S POVMy chest tightens as I clutch the edge of the table like it may anchor me back to reality.Amanda...why now though?The questions spins like a razor in my mind. I don't even know if I'm to be relieved or worried by her sudden visit anymore...I thought she had gone to see her family.The guard shifts uneasily, his gaze flicking towards the door and back. "She says it urgent, Luna." He murmurs.Urgent...My stomach twists. Every instinct screams at me to run, to hide, to lock the gates and pretend none of this is happening, be childish, take my selfish needs into consideration and avoid the inevitable. But I won't.I step forward, voice trembling despite my effort to stay steady. "Have the guards let her in. I'll join her in the gardens."The guard hesitates, frowning. "Are you sure, Luna? You–""I said yes." I cut him off sharply, though my voice cracks anyway. "I'll handle this."The moment he leaves, I begin to pace, my mind a hurricane. Amanda. My mind races with anger, fe

LYRA'S POVThe next morning, we're on our way back to Ravenwood, hearts lighter, moods high and smiles, brighter.The first person I see when we pull into the driveway is known other than Lucien who's already spotted us as well.He's leaning against the hood of his car, like some annoyingly hot extra in a vampire drama, mischief shining in his eyes as always."Well, well, well." He drawls, pushing off the hood with a lazy grin that's all teeth and trouble. "If it isn't my favourite person in Ravenwood. Back from silver moon in one piece, I see."I roll my eyes, but the corners of my lips twitch anyway. "Barely. But thanks for the vote of confidence, Lucien.""Confidence?" He gasps dramatically, pressing a hand to his chest in mock offense. "I had no doubt that Ethan would go on a killing spree if anyone even breathed wrong in your direction. And look..." He gestures towards Ethan who's walking over after exchanging some words with the guards. "No blood on his hands. Color me impressed

LYRA'S POV"No... someone's here. And they're not alone."My pulse flickers at the tension in his words, heartbeat kicking up a notch."Could it be–""I have to go check it out. The guards will make sure you get to the bunkers alongside other women and children."Just before I can ask him what he means by that statement, Ethan is already on his feet, muscles taut, danger radiating off him like a second skin. "Stay here." He barks over his shoulder as he pulls on his pants, already halfway out the door.Like hell I will. He didn't really expect me to just lie here and await his return when there's potential danger!I scramble up, ignoring the tremble in my knees and yanking on the first clothes I find. I'm restless, my pulse pacing under my skin, agitation spiking with every hurried step I take to follow him.By the time I reach the courtyard, the world has changed.The air is thick with tension and the arid scent of fear. Warriors sprinting towards the perimeter, pack members scrambli