Semua Bab THE ALPHA’S RELUCTANT BRIDE: Bab 1 - Bab 5

I couldn't count how many times I screamed and begged. My throat was raw, my voice cracking with desperation, but they didn’t put me down. Darius had given the command, and like loyal dogs, they obeyed. The man who carried me—tall, broad, definitely a warrior, maybe his Beta—had slung me over his shoulder like a sack of grain. I kicked, clawed, and cursed. I’m pretty sure I left a dozen claw marks down his back and shoulders. I didn’t care. Let him bleed. Let them all bleed. I wouldn't go with them.But he wouldn't bulge. He just kept on walking.Eventually, I gave up. Not because I was tired—though I was—but because something inside me broke.My father had given me up. He’d stood there, stone-faced, as if I were a lamb he was happy to sacrifice. No fight. No hesitation. No apology. Just cold compliance. He’d handed me over like I meant nothing. Like I wasn’t his daughter. Like I wasn’t even a person. I could still hear Carla’s screams ringing in my ears.“LET HER GO! LET HER GO

The training outfit was fitted—a little too fitted if you asked me. The top was a sleek blacklong-sleeved spandex that clung to my frame like a second skin, exposing every curve. Mybreasts were practically gift-wrapped, and the leggings didn’t help either. They were just as tight,high-waisted, and black.I glanced at the mirror and nearly scowled. Great. I looked like a fitness influencer prepping forbattle. At least I wasn’t flat in the front or the back, or this would’ve been a whole new level ofhumiliation.Something told me Darius intentionally picked this dress. The bastard!I slipped on the white sneakers left at the edge of the bed and tied my hair into a high ponytail.Taking a deep breath, I opened the door.Kellan stood leaning against the wall directly opposite, arms crossed and picking at his nails likehe had all the time in the world.His eyes flicked up as he registered me—and then traveled down slowly, appraising every inchof the ensemble. A grin twitched at the