บททั้งหมดของ SHADOW OF THE PAST: THE CURSED ALPHA: บทที่ 171 - บทที่ 180

KIERAN'S POV:When I closed my eyes and let my consciousness slip inward, I was consumed by darkness, then like stepping through a veil, I found myself in my spiritual space.I saw myself in a vast forest, I wasn't expecting my spiritual space to be inside a forest.The trees towered like ancient guardians, their silver-green leaves shimmering as though touched by moonlight, and the air was alive with the hum of unseen magic. From the shadows first slinked the demon beast. Small in size compared to what one would expect, it looked deceptively cute, like a sleek black fox with bat-like wings and glowing scarlet eyes that curved with mischief. Its fanged grin never left its face, and its tail twitched restlessly, as though it was always plotting something.It perched lazily on a moss-covered stone, the dragon beast unfolded itself. It was not enormous, but rather a serpent-like dragon with shimmering sapphire scales, its golden eyes half-lidded in a way that suggested endless patience

KIERAN'S POV:Just then, the last stone disappeared and then I opened my eyes, but what I saw shocked me to my bones.Metatron lay sprawled across the dungeon, his chest torn open, his once-great aura fading into nothing. And standing over him, blade dripping with crimson, was Greg, Jade’s uncle. His smile was twisted, cruel, and utterly unrepentant.“No…” My voice broke in my throat. My body locked, every muscle trembling.And then I heard her.“Father!” Jade’s scream split the air, raw and shattering. She rushed forward, but stopped halfway, knees buckling as if the weight of the world had crashed onto her shoulders. Her golden eyes, so full of light, so fierce, dimmed in an instant. Her hands shook. Her lips parted soundlessly, again and again, until she simply… broke.Her body collapsed against mine when I caught her. She was breathing, but her spirit wasn’t there, her gaze glassy, her lips trembling, as if she had retreated into some unreachable corner of her mind.“No, Jade. St

KIERAN’S POV:“What do you mean by you are not my brother, Stefan?". Melanie asked.“Why don't you call your mate here, let's resolve this misunderstanding?". I said to her and just then Luis stepped out."Luis, what are you doing here?”. Melanie asked Luis who knelt down before her to beg."Please forgive me, I was the one with you all along”. Luis said with a broken voice."I don't understand what you mean at all”. Melanie said with an irritated look."I mean I was the one who made love to you, and also the one who you got married to”. Luis said to Melanie who froze in shock."Melanie, I am the real Jackson, the demon lord”. I said to her then transformed to my real self."I used him as a tool to distract you. This wasn't my fault. After all, Luis loves you dearly, so it is only fair if you reciprocate his love"."Jackson, I will ruin you, just the way I ruined your mate. Mark my words”. Melanie threatened me. "My real name is Kieran, so call me Kieran from now henceforth. I am the

KIERAN'S POV:Darkness swallowed me whole.I opened my eyes to find myself back in the forest of my soul. The air was heavy, the trees shrouded in mist. The brook that usually glimmered was black as ink.And they were waiting.The dragon perched on a cliff, wings furled, eyes blazing like molten gold. He didn’t even look at me. The demon beast, small and sharp, crouched on a branch above, tail flicking, expression twisted in disgust. He turned his back, refusing to meet my gaze.Only the wolf stood before me, silver fur shimmering faintly in the dim light. His amber eyes were colder than winter.“You fool,” the wolf growled, his voice echoing through the forest. “You threw yourself under the blade for a girl who would let you bleed out on the stones without blinking.”Shame scorched me. “She’s… she’s lost. Twisted. But she can be saved.”The wolf bared his teeth. “And what of the kingdom? What of your son? You failed. You let chaos consume everything while you clung to her shadow.”“B

KIERAN'S POV:I tightened my grip on the old wizard’s robe, ready to crush the life out of him for what he had done to my son. My hands shook, my beast inside me begging to come out.Then I heard her voice, soft, broken sobs.I froze. My head snapped to the side.“Jade…”She was curled on the ground, her body trembling, tears slipping down her cheeks. At once, all thoughts of the wizard vanished. I let him go and rushed to her, gathering her into my arms.“Shh… it’s alright, I’m here,” I whispered, pressing her against my chest. “I’ve got you.”Her lashes fluttered as if she was trapped in some nightmare. I stroked her hair until, slowly, her eyes opened.When she looked at me, my heart stopped.Fear. The same fear she had the first day we met.“Jade?” My voice cracked. “It’s me.”She stiffened, her eyes darting around the room, then back to me.“Please…” she whispered, her voice small. “Don’t take me back to them. I—I’ll be a good bride. Just… don’t send me back to my family.”The wo