Lahat ng Kabanata ng Bound by Blood: The Alpha's Forbidden Mate : Kabanata 111 - Kabanata 118

Chapter 112 – The Return of PeaceCrystal’s POVWe got back in the morning, everywhere was bright. The villa had never felt so alive the moment we came back. Guards ran ahead, servants filled the halls, you could feel relief and excitement in the air. They cheered, clapped, some even cried when they saw us.But inside, it didn’t feel like a victory. Not to us who came back without Nana.Alejandro didn’t smile. He didn’t even look at anyone. His arms were wrapped tight around Giovanni’s unconscious body, carrying him like he was carrying the whole world. His shoulders bent, as he walked. He wasn’t just weighed down by his brother—he was weighed down by the guilt of leaving Nana behind.I followed with Frances and Gabrielle at my side, but none of us spoke. Alejandro took Giovanni to his room. We followed him, refusing to leave him. The air was thick, filled with grief and exhaustion. Eventually, one by one, we all slept off after a night that seemed like hell.But Alejandro didn’t. He

Chapter 114 – Echoes of HeartsCrystal’s POVAlejandro’s gaze lingered on me for a moment longer before he finally shifted his attention to Giovanni. His voice was calm yet firm.“Giovanni, I would like to talk to you about the company—and the upcoming crowning ceremony. There are things we need to discuss.”Giovanni’s brows rose and he smiled, but he nodded. “Of course.”The two of them exchanged a silent gaze, then stepped out together. I listened as their steps grew faint as they walked away. I didn’t know whether to feel happy or scared.Luna let out a slow breath, her eyes still fixed on the men as they walked away. Then she turned to Gabrielle and I, with urgency in her voice.“With what we saw today,” she looked at my face smiling, “we should not waste any more time. Come with me.”Gabrielle and I looked at each other and quickly followed her.In her room, Luna dropped to her knees in front of a chest tucked neatly in the corner. She lifted the lid like it held something fragil

Crystal’s POVI didn’t sleep.I lay there staring at the ceiling, listening to the house breathe around me. Every little sound felt louder than it should be. My phone was on the bedside table, screen facing up, like it could ring at any moment.Tomorrow.The word kept playing in my head until my eyes finally closed.Morning light crept through the curtains, thin and pale. It didn’t warm the room, it pressed against my skin like a warning for me to wake up.The shower ran too hot, then too cold. I stood under it anyway, counting the cracks in the wall as steam gathered and slid down the tiles. My reflection in the mirror looked unfamiliar—eyes dull, mouth set too tight. I brushed my hair in short, uneven strokes. The brush slipped once, clattered into the sink. I didn’t bend to pick it up right away.My fingers refused to stay still. They trembled as I buttoned my blouse, missed a button, and tried again. The clock ticked louder than it should have. Each sound felt final, like it was t

CHOSENCrystal’s POVI don’t remember how we made it to the bed.Only that Alejandro wouldn’t let go of my hand for even a second.As though he feared that if he loosened his grip, I would disappear again.The suitcase still sat near the door, abandoned and half-zipped, but neither of us looked at it anymore.Nothing else existed.Not the house.Not the past.Not the years we had wasted fighting ourselves.Just him.Just us.Alejandro stood in front of me, both hands framing my face, his forehead pressed against mine while we struggled to breathe normally again.His eyes were red.Not from anger.From emotion.From finally breaking.“I almost lost you,” he whispered.The ache in his voice nearly shattered me all over again.“You did lose me,” I said softly. “Over and over.”Pain flashed across his face instantly.Not defensive.Not offended.Just devastated.“I know,” he rasped.The honesty of it hurt worse than excuses ever could.My fingers trembled as I touched his jaw. “Why was lov