All Chapters of SHADOW OF THE PAST: THE CURSED ALPHA: Chapter 211 - Chapter 220

PEARL’S POVAfter having fun making Jade's blood boil, I came to my room to report everything to Melanie.Though when she asked me to come here, she told me she would go on seclusion but she said I can always summon her anytime.I stood by the mirror in my room, brushing my long black hair slowly.My reflection smiled back at me, but it wasn’t just me staring anymore. I leaned close and whispered, “Queen of shadows, come forth.”The mirror shimmered, rippling like water.A faint laugh echoed through it before her image appeared her eyes glowing red, her smile sharp and cruel.“Pearl,” Melanie purred. “You’ve done well.”I bowed slightly. “My Queen, everything goes as planned. Jade is breaking slowly. Her son already despises her.”Melanie’s eyes glimmered with wicked delight. “And Kieran?”“He’s distracted. Still pretending to be strong. But he watches Jade with worry. He thinks she’s losing control.”“Good,” Melanie said. “Soon, doubt will rot their bond. Once Kieran questions her h

ALVINA’S POVI was in my room that morning when Shirley burst through the door, her little face pale and frightened.“Miss Alvina!” she cried. “Something’s wrong with Lady Jade!”I turned quickly. “What do you mean something’s wrong?”“She looked… sad last night,” Shirley stammered. “And this morning, I went to her room, but she wasn’t there. Her bed was empty.”I frowned. “Are you sure? Maybe she went out for a walk.”Shirley shook her head. “No, I checked the garden. I even went near the stables. She’s nowhere!”My heart dropped. Jade never went anywhere without telling someone.“Alright,” I said, grabbing my cloak. “Let’s go. I’ll find her myself.”I went straight to Jade’s room.The bed was neatly made. The window curtains fluttered in the wind.Her things were still there, her books, and the rest of her belongings were intact.“Jade?” I called softly. “Are you here?”No answer.I checked the bathroom, the balcony, even under the bed like a fool. Nothing.Then I ran to the garden.

ALVINA’S POV“Alright,” I whispered as Hardin spread a rough sketch on the cold stone floor. “So this is the path to the south dungeon?”He nodded. “Yes. These tunnels lead directly under the fortress. But they’re full of traps. One wrong step and we’ll both be dead.”I stared at the messy lines on his paper. “You sound so confident. Has anyone ever tried it before?”He smirked a little. “Maybe one or two fools. They didn’t make it.”I rolled my eyes. “That’s encouraging.”He folded the paper and looked up at me. “We can’t afford fear now, Alvina. Bryan is counting on you.”I met his gaze and nodded. “Then let’s go.”We moved through the dark tunnels, our footsteps light and careful. The air smelled of dust and blood.I could hear the echo of dripping water and distant chains clinking somewhere far below.“Are you sure this is the right way?” I whispered.Hardin stopped and looked around. “Yes. The south dungeon is just beyond that iron gate.”He pointed ahead. I could barely see it t

PEARL’S POVThe night air inside the villa felt heavy, too quiet, and too still. Everyone was asleep, except me.I sat in my room, staring into the small crystal ball on the table. The flickering blue light inside it pulsed like a heartbeat.Hardin and Alvina had gone to Melanie’s fortress. Somehow, they’d broken through her dark barrier and rescued Bryan. I still didn’t understand how it was possible. No one ever escaped Melanie’s fortress alive.My heart pounded as I lit the black candle on my table. The flame flickered red. That was the signal to summon her.I took a deep breath and whispered, “Melanie… my Queen, I summon you.”For a moment, the air stood still. Then the candle’s flame stretched tall, and black smoke filled the room. The shadows deepened until everything around me disappeared.When the smoke cleared, I was no longer in my chamber. I was standing inside a cold, dark hall made of stone and iron. The torches burned blue along the walls, and the scent of sulfur hung in

PEARL'S POV: I stood by the window of my room, staring at the moonlight that poured across the marble floor.Manuel’s whispers had begun again. I could hear them through the wall, low murmurs that were not his voice. They crawled through the silence like smoke. I smiled faintly. “It’s starting,” I whispered to myself.But I couldn’t allow Kieran to see how much I knew. I have my personal revenge on Melanie, Kieran and Jade and I will accomplish them all if that's the last thing I do.I took a slow breath and left my room, walking down the dimly lit hallway toward Kieran’s study. The air smelled of candle wax and cold coffee. I found him there, sitting at his desk, rubbing his temples, his eyes hollow with worry.“Still awake?” I asked softly.He looked up, startled, then sighed. “I can’t sleep, Pearl. Manuel’s been acting strange lately. He says things that don’t make sense… sometimes I hear him whispering to himself.”I stepped closer, my voice warm and careful. “You’re overworking