All Chapters of THE COLD WOLF'S MATE : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Elara’s POVMy breath came in ragged gasps as the man half-dragged, half-supported me through the narrow hallways of the hospital. The dark, oppressive silence of the night seemed to press in on me from all sides, making the quiet footsteps echo louder with every passing second.“Who the heck are you?” I asked, my mind still foggy from the drugs, but the panic was starting to rise in my chest. The man’s grip was strong, his movements calculated—like someone used to being in control of a situation.“Not important,” he said, his voice clipped, cutting off any further questions. His steps were steady, as if he didn’t fear being caught. As if he was always one step ahead of the game.I was being pulled along with no idea where I was going, but I couldn’t afford to hesitate—not now. I didn’t know what was going on or who was chasing me, but I did know that something was very wrong. They had drugged me, taken me, and now—now someone else was trying to make sure I didn’t get caught.The man

Kael’s POVThe scent of antiseptic clung to the infirmary walls like a second skin—too sharp, too clean, trying too hard to erase what had already soaked into the place: the blood, pain, fear.As I paced in front of Elara’s room, my jaw clenched so tight it ached. Every time I passed the door, I glanced inside through the glass panel. She was still there, curled on the bed like she was trying to disappear into the sheets.A nurse emerged quietly, her head bowed. “Doctor Storm will see you now, Alpha.”I nodded and followed her down the corridor, trying to drown the rising storm inside me. I needed answers—not guesses, not possibilities.I needed the truth.Doctor Storm was waiting in his office, which looked more like a war strategist’s den than a healer’s space. There were maps of the body on one side of the wall, weapon injuries sketched and labeled on another. He stood as I entered, tall and lean, his silver hair flowing down, glasses perched low on his nose.I had known Storm sinc

Kael’s POVRage is a quiet thing, when it’s cold enough. It doesn’t roar, it seethes.As I walked away from Elara’s room, I felt it coil around my spine like a serpent, tight, calculated and dangerous.Liora.Her name had been on my list for a while, too smug, too perfect but now, Elara’s words confirmed it. Two nights before the mission, Liora had visited her quarters unannounced. It could’ve been innocent but nothing about this situation was innocent.“Get me Jack and Milo,” I barked as I reached the corridor, and a nearby guard scrambled to obey.I stalked down the west wing, toward the war room. I didn’t want to cause a scene in the infirmary, not with Elara still healing but the second I had what I needed, I would drag Liora into the light and rip her lies apart in front of everyone.She had picked the wrong target.Jack and Milo arrived within minutes, breathless from running.“Alpha?” Jack asked, eyeing the tight set of my jaw.“Where is Liora right now?”Milo blinked, caught o

Kael’s POV“We can't sentence them…”The courtroom was in disorder with the news. Even with the evidence, the council refused to take up the case to court, and I was feeling frustrated. I sat on my throne as I looked out at the hall. Jake and Milo were both by my side, and when they gave me a look, I knew.This was going to be hard.“If I may, Alpha.” The councilman to my right, Nobleman Judas, stood up.I sighed. I gave a slight nod as a sign that he could continue.“Thank you…” He bowed. “This matter is not even supposed to be in court,” he started, and I already wanted him to shut up and sit down. “We are talking about persecuting a councilman and a noble lady who is about to be your chosen mate. This will cause a disruption.” He said, and everyone nodded in agreement.He sat down, and I wished he hadn't even spoken because it was getting bad. Another councilman stood up—he was a tall old man.“What I propose, Alpha, is that you let Lady Liora out of the cell,” he said, and everyon

Elara’s POVThis has to be the longest week for me.I was getting better, which is sure, but I don’t even know when I would be cleared to leave the infirmary. Do I want to continue to work for the place where I almost got myself killed? No. Do I have a choice? No.This was sickening. Ever since I stepped my feet into this pack, it had been from one problem to another. I have been bullied, beaten, and insulted—all because I dared to have the Alpha’s attention.The door swung open, with Dr. Storm walking in. He had a stethoscope around his neck, a clipboard in his hands, and, with a smile on his face, he greeted me.“Hello, Elara.”I gave a weak smile. “Hi…”“So, how are you feeling?”I paused. That question was a tricky one. “Hmmm… although I don’t feel weak physically, I don’t know about mentally. That drug really messed me up,” I said to myself more than to him.“Yeah, but everything will be fine.” He flipped through the pages of his clipboard. “Anyways, your test results show immens