Lahat ng Kabanata ng Game of hearts: The Ruthless Alpha and his warrior bride : Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

CelesteThe morning after felt heavier, as though the air itself remembered what had happened. I woke before dawn, my eyes snapping open to the faint sound of rain against the windows. The sheets were tangled around my legs, damp with sweat. For a moment, I didn’t know where I was. The room seemed too still, too quiet. Then I remembered. His voice. That single command that had slid into my mind like silk and steel at once.I rose slowly, the world still tilting somewhere between dream and reality. The mirror caught my reflection as I passed. My skin looked pale, almost translucent. My eyes were shadowed, haunted. There was no mark on me, no visible proof of his presence. But I could still feel him somewhere deep inside, resting just beneath the surface of my thoughts.Selena knocked before entering. She looked as though she hadn’t slept either. Her hair was pinned loosely, and her eyes darted to my face in quick, anxious glances.“You’re awake early,” she said softly.“So are you.”“I

Edgar A decade and a half ago “What are you?” My voice was bolder, but his presence was dark, imposing. The light was gone, but all I could see now was a silhouette. A cloaked silhouette. “A sorcerer,” He finally admitted. His voice was as calm as the stream behind me. It unnerved me “What do I have to do to bring him back to life?” “Death.” He whispered. I frowned. What did he mean by death? Did he mean I was to die to bring him back to life because if that was the case, I'd rather keep my life. I wasn't going to save him if it meant I was going to die. “Death,” he whispered, as if the word itself pleased him. “Not yours, child. I have no interest in your small, flickering life. A million others, however… that will do.” “And what makes you think that I'll take such a deal?” “The girl!” He voiced, amusement lacing it. “You love her, and the only way she'll forgive you is if you bring her uncle back.” I was silent for a long while trying to make out the silhouette speak

Celeste “Good morning, beautiful.’ Edgar murmured against my ears. I jolted awake. He'd slept in my room again last night, and had refused to touch me. He was infuriating. My seduction was useless. There was no surprise there. “You're so jumpy, do you know that?” He asked with amusement evident in his tone. ‘Well, when you lay next to your enemy and wake them up like that, it tends to startle them.” I spoke dryly. “There's no enemy here, Celeste. You're my wife.” he said, his grip tightening around my waist. I slapped his hand off, and dislodged his hands around me. I turned to look at him. By the gods, he was beautiful. The worst part was that he was aware of his allure and charm, and he didn't hesitate to use it against me. I loved our banter sometimes, but I couldn't help but wonder what secrets he had buried deep in his soul that Lyra couldn't crack. His mind was a maze, and that was after you climbed the wall he'd built. Lyra’s words I was still training her, and t

CELESTEI watched as the food taster tasted the meal, and then the wine, my heart beating against my ribs.He nodded when he was done tasting, and Edgar dismissed him.“So, what made you do all of this?”“Because I need you to tell me the truth. No more half-truths.”His face hardened, almost unreadable.“What would you like to know?” He asked, his hands brushing mine on the table as he took a sip of wine.“Arthur. Why did you help him?”He cocked his head to the side.“He told me about you, and I decided it was worth joining forces.”‘Are you getting anything?’ I asked Lyra.‘Not much, my lady,” She whispered back.I didn’t expect her to be able to.“What does that mean, Edgar?” He sighed. “I need a drink for this.” He muttered and then took a long drink from his wine cup.“It means. Arthur was hurt by your father. He betrayed him. He took some trade routes that let's just say were meant for Arthur. Your father refused to acknowledge his wrongdoings, and well, Arthur fought back. When

Chapter 80CELESTE As soon as Edgar left, Lyra and Selene walked in.Selene was dressed in her usual brown and white gown, and Lyra had a bonnet and a simple blue dress on.“Were you able to penetrate his mind?” I asked, already sure of the answer by the look on her face.She shook her head. “I was able to penetrate just part, but was bounced back. He wasn't relaxed enough.’“Yes, I don't think he was either.” I said, walking over to my bed, and sinking into the pluss mattress.“You alright, Milady?” Selene stepped forward, obviously worried.“I don't know, Selene.” I sighed. “I don't know at all. It's like the more I try to read him, the hard it is. He talks about these secrets!” I stood. “Secrets I refused to tell me about.”“Maybe he's lying.” Selene said.“I thought so too, but unfortunately that's not the case. He seemed sure of what he's saying, but refused to tell me anything, and even the things he told me seemed so far-fetched, it would be ridiculous to lie about it.”“Like