All Chapters of SHADOW OF THE PAST: THE CURSED ALPHA: Chapter 191 - Chapter 200

KIERAN’S POVI was in my study with the wizard and the ancient dragon, Metatron. Scrolls lay open on the table, and we were deep in discussion about the latest ritual to protect Jade.Suddenly, a knock came on the door.“My Lord,” a guard’s voice called.“What is it?” I asked sharply.The guard stepped inside, bowing low. “Forgive me, my Lord. Lady Pearl has arrived. And she wants to see you.”I froze. Pearl?The wizard looked at me, brows raised. Metatron frowned.My jaw tightened. “Pearl?” I repeated.“Yes, my Lord. She waits in the living room.”My fists clenched on the table. “And who gave her permission to enter my villa?”The guard swallowed hard. “I… I thought—”“You thought?” I hissed. My power flared, shadows twisting at my feet. “You let anyone walk into my home without my command? You dare?”The guard dropped to his knees, trembling.I drew a sharp breath and forced myself to calm. “Enough. I’ll deal with you later. For now, take me to her.”He nodded quickly and hurried ou

JADE’S POVI sat in front of my mirror, wiping away the last of my tears. My heart was calmer now because Lotus showed me the truth.But suddenly, I heard footsteps outside. My chest tightened. Kieran…The door opened and Kieran walked in quickly. His dark eyes searched for me.“Jade,” he said, his voice breaking. “I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”I wanted to run into his arms, but then I felt it—that strange chill in the air. Someone was watching. I remembered Lotus’s warning. Alvina could be close.So I forced my face into a frown. “Why are you here?” I snapped.Kieran froze. “I… I came to explain. What you saw, it wasn’t what you thought.”I crossed my arms, trying to look cold. “I don’t want to hear your excuses.”“Jade, please,” he said, stepping closer. “Pearl—she tried to touch me. I pushed her away.”My heart leapt, but I kept my mask on. “Enough, Kieran. Leave my room.”His jaw tightened. “You don’t mean that.”“I do,” I whispered sharply. “Leave.”Silence stretched bet

JADE’S POV:The night was quiet. Everyone was asleep in the villa, but I lay awake, staring at the ceiling. My chest felt heavy, my mind was also not at rest.“Lotus,” I whispered. “Are you there?”Her gentle voice answered inside me. “I am here, Jade.”I sat up quickly. “You told me before that I can remember everything… if I find the spell book. Where do I begin?”“There is a place you must go,” Lotus said. “The Mirror of the Mist. Only there can you see the truth of where the book lies.”I frowned. “But how do I leave the villa? Everyone will notice.”Her voice was calm. “No one will see you. I will make you disappear without a trace. Trust me.”I hesitated, while glancing at the door. “And Kieran? Should I tell him?”Lotus’s tone grew firm. “Not now. If you tell him, Alvina and Hardin will know. This must remain a secret. Come, Jade. It is time.”Before I could argue, light surrounded me. My body felt weightless.“Ah!” I gasped as the room vanished.The next second, I was standing

JADE’S POVI stood in my spiritual space, the air fresh now, the grass alive and green after my blood had restored it. The little dragon sat beside me, its silver eyes glowing with warmth. In front of us, the old chest waited. The barrier that had once blocked me was gone. My hands shook as I reached forward and lifted the lid.Inside, wrapped in dark cloth, was the spell book. My heart raced.“I finally found it,” I whispered.Lotus’s voice hummed in my head. “Yes, Jade. Open it. The book belongs to you.”I unwrapped it slowly. The cover was black leather, heavy, carved with strange markings. The moment my fingers touched it, warmth spread through my whole body.I whispered, “It feels alive.”“Because it is bound to your soul,” Lotus said. “Go through it. Find what you need most.”I turned the pages. Each one was covered in ancient letters, glowing faintly. Some words shifted like they were moving. My eyes darted over spell after spell until one line made me stop.“Restore Memories,”

JADE’S POVThe morning sun rose slowly above the mountains, casting a soft golden glow over the training field. The air was cool, filled with the scent of grass and the distant sound of rushing water.I stood in the center, barefoot, the spell book open before me. My fingers traced the glowing runes written on its old pages. Each symbol pulsed faintly, almost alive.Lotus’s calm voice echoed in my mind. “You’re ready, Jade. Today, we build strength, not just yours, but theirs too.”I looked up as footsteps approached.Hardin and Alvina walked toward me. Hardin’s usual smirk was gone; his face was serious. Alvina, though still graceful, looked tired. The events of the last few weeks had left their mark on all of us.“Good morning,” I said quietly.“Morning,” Hardin replied, crossing his arms. “So, this is where the new general of light trains?”I gave him a small smile. “Something like that.”Alvina sighed and brushed her hair aside. “You wanted us here.”“Yes,” I said. “We have to be