All Chapters of MARKED BY THE ALPHA'S CURSE: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Selene’s POVI was still clutching the iron bucket when Madam Lola shoved me hard. The next thing I knew, my knees scraped the dirt as I landed on the ground. The sharp rim of the iron bucket slammed into my wrist, and I winced in pain.“Ah—” I hissed, biting down on my lower lip.I glared up at her, ready to curse her out.But she beat me to it.“You stupid girl! Where did you even come from?” she spat. “I gave you one simple task, to go fetch some water. And you had to go get yourself in trouble with the Alpha?!”I opened my mouth quickly, fuming. “The Alpha was the one who came to me! He blocked my way when I was just trying to go…”“Shut up!” she snapped. “Insolent little thing! You will be punished for that. Now, head to the courtyard and fetch the water like the Alpha said. And when you’re done, get back here and clean those cobwebs. They’re still waiting for you. Nobody’s going to do your job for you. And don’t even think of having breakfast until every damn chore is done.”W

Lucas’ PovHe shook his head again, violently this time, the gag of rocks muffling the sounds of desperation.I crouched slightly, lowering the sword.The moment the blade slashed through his neck, Jadel’s head dropped like a sack of grain, thudding hard against the coarse earth. The crowd roared with approval, fists raised high into the air like loyal wolves hailing their Alpha.“Burn him!” Gael's gruff voice rang out beside me.I gave a nod, approval was power.Two men moved quickly, one grabbing Jadel’s limp, headless body, the other holding his blood-dripping head by the hair like a war trophy. They marched to the center of the coastal gathering, where a bonfire was already being built and threw him in the furnace.Flesh sizzled and smoke curled into the pink-tinged dusk like a curse.The crowd howled in unity, their fists still raised. I stepped forward, letting the fire illuminate me as if I were a god descending from smoke.“I am your leader now,” I said, my voice cutting thr

Selene's Pov.“Get the council,” Killian said at last. “And send a message to the Moonlight pack. We need to pay them a visit.”“Yes, my Lord,” Ronan said, bowing slightly before he turned and rushed off.The door clicked shut behind him, and silence swallowed the room once more. I remained where I stood, trying to catch my breath, my hands still balled into fists at my side. I could feel Killian's presence burning like a second sun in the space. He hadn’t turned to face me again.He just stood there as if he was a pot about to boil over.My eyes stayed glued to his broad back. I didn’t dare speak. I had said enough already, too much, maybe.Then, suddenly, he stormed out of the room, his footsteps thudding like thunder across the polished floors. The door slammed behind him, making the walls shiver.I let out a long sigh and groaned, running my hand down my face."Stupid Alpha," I muttered under my breath.But I had no time to dwell on it. The cobwebs were still up there, and no ma

Killian's Pov.I couldn’t believe it.After everything I said, after making it clear that we were going to interrogate the wizard and give him a chance to speak, Alpha Dominic still went ahead and murdered him.He killed the damn wizard.My jaw tightened, and I could feel my fingers curling into a fist. Rage boiled in my veins, and I wasn’t even trying to suppress it. He knew how important that wizard was. He knew we needed answers, real ones. And now?Now the one person who could have given us insight into Lucian Drake, the Sacred mountains, or even the Child of prophecy… was dead.Dead.I felt betrayed. I don’t care what excuse Dominic had. This wasn’t something I was going to overlook.I turned sharply. “We’re going to Moonlight pack. Now.”Ronan, as always, appeared exactly when I needed him.“My Lord,” he said, stepping forward with his hand across his chest. “The horses are ready.”I gave a curt nod. “Let’s go.”We stepped out into the sunlight. It was brighter than I wanted it

Lovena's POVAs I walked past the garden, I heard some ruffling, then I paused. Something caught my attention. I turned and there she was.Selene or whatever.The silver-haired maid stood beside another one I didn’t recognize. They were bending down, doing something suspicious, and then they both rose up and turned only to freeze when they saw me.A smirk tugged at my lips.“Wait there,” I said, stepping forward.They looked startled. My gaze locked on Selene, and I scanned her slowly from head to toe. I had to admit, she was beautiful. Too beautiful. That silver hair shimmered under the light, and those eyes… Moon goddess. No wonder Killian was acting strange.But no, she was still a maid. A rogue. A lowlife.Certainly unfit to be Luna.The other maid curtsied quickly. “Lady Lovena,” she said.Of course she knew who I was. Anyone who had been here long enough knew better. I didn’t bother answering. My focus was still on Selene.“Wouldn’t you greet me, you insolent maid?”Selene look