Semua Bab My Stepbrother, My Alpha Mate: Bab 21 - Bab 30

RAINEI stared at Celine, who was still frozen in front of me, her eyes red, part anger and heartbreak. Maybe I should feel guilty. But I was also tired of always having to carry guilt for something I didn’t fully choose.“I think,” I said slowly, my voice trembling but still trying to sound firm, “you should ask Alpha Killian yourself why he chose to sleep in my room instead of yours.”Celine glared at me like she was about to slap me. But she didn’t. She just stood there, shaking, fists clenched tightly at her sides.I didn’t wait for her to say anything. I bent down, picked up my shawl from the floor, trying to ignore the tremble in my hands. I took a deep breath, straightened my back, and walked past them toward the training room without another word.My steps quickened as I approached the large room filled with mirrors and mats.When I opened the door, I immediately saw Asher standing in the middle of the room, wearing his dark gray training uniform. Calm as always, he gave a s

RAINEFor the first time, I saw a real flicker of hope in their eyes. Not the fire of revenge, not the caution taught by a world that judges too fast... but light. Curiosity. Trust.I nodded. “We can learn together. I’m still learning too. I’ll share everything I know.”The small hand still holding mine tightened just a little, like she was trying to make sure this wasn’t just a dream. Her eyes welled up, but she quickly wiped them with the back of her thin hand.Asher, who had been silently standing nearby, stepped forward and crouched so he was level with them.“I don’t know how to do eyebrows yet,” he said, completely serious as always. “But if you want to learn how to dodge punches and land them back, I’m your guy.”One of the girls giggled. A soft, nervous laugh, quickly followed by another. It was light and real. The kind of laughter that warmed the training room that was usually cold, quiet, and full of pressure.By the time the class ended, the sun had dipped low in the sky, c

RAINEI kept staring at him. My gaze cold, unmoving, even though the wine in my hand was starting to warm in my grip. He didn’t rush to answer. Maybe he was choosing his words carefully, or maybe he just wanted to make it seem like he was trying hard to appear sincere.“All this time,” he finally said, “since the day we were fated as mates… I’ve never really talked to you properly. I mean formally.”His voice was a little quieter than usual. Not gentle. Just more composed, like he was talking in front of a council, not to the woman who was supposed to be his Luna.I didn’t respond right away. I just gave him a small nod and took a sip of wine.“So,” he went on, “I want to work with you. For the sake of Shadowfang Pack. For your safety, and mine.”I said nothing. My fingers swirled the deep red liquid in my glass, watching it like it held some kind of answer.And still, he kept talking.“Earlier… in the bedroom, before I raised my voice, you said something. About how I only want to get

RAINEI shook my head, then gently took her hand and placed the card right in her palm."This card became mine the moment he gave it to me. And that means I get to decide how I use it, and for who. I’m choosing to give you this chance.""So don’t hesitate. This isn’t wrong. This is a gift. It’s… your right as a person who deserves to feel loved by herself."For a second, I saw her eyes turn glassy, a little red around the edges. But she just nodded quickly, forcing a smile so it wouldn’t turn into tears.“Then… I’ll go now,” she said. “I want to buy it before class starts. And… if it’s okay, I wanna join the girls and learn too. I wanna know how to put those colors on my face. Maybe I’ll look a bit more alive.”This time, her laugh sounded lighter, like a small bird finally let out of its cage.I laughed with her. “Then hurry up and go.”She laughed again, even freer than before. Then hugged the little box with the card inside and walked away with light steps like a kid who just got t

RAINEI was standing in the middle of the room with blood running down my arm and my hair a tangled mess. My shoulder was exposed where my shirt had been torn, and the rest of it was streaked with dust from the hallway floor. Cold air from the tall glass windows behind Alpha Killian's desk crept against my skin, making me shiver slightly.Right next to me, Celine stood with her chin lifted high, even though the red on her cheeks hadn’t faded completely. Her expensive dress was ripped at the hip, and a few strands of messy hair stuck to her temple. But as usual, she still looked arrogant, like the whole world should bow down to her, even with bruises on her face.Alpha Killian had dragged both of us into this room himself. With his tall frame and sharp glare, he slammed the door shut behind us, and the sound echoed through the stone walls.Inside, Beta Jax was already waiting, leaning against one of the thick wooden beams near the fireplace. His eyes were cold, narrowed at me like I wa