Semua Bab My Sister's Fiance, My Fated Mate : Bab 31 - Bab 40

**Elena** “The fact that Xavier never even tried to find out why I wore the mask…” My voice was low, but the bitterness slipped through. “He never asked. Not once.” Nick paused beside the hospital bed. “You still think about that?” I looked away. “How can I not? All this time... I thought maybe he saw me. Even a little. But he didn’t. I was standing right in front of him and still... invisible.” “Elena…” Nick’s voice softened. “I don’t know what’s going on with Xavier. I don’t even think he knows. But you—” He hesitated, then sighed. “You’ve been through enough.” I shifted slightly, the pillow pressing against my back. A dull ache bloomed in my stomach. I gritted my teeth, ignoring it. It had been there since I woke up. The emptiness, the throbbing, the silence in my body where there used to be something more. “What about Helena?” I asked, trying to focus. “She didn’t disappear from the wedding. She ran.” Nick blinked. “Yeah... Looks like it.” “We need to find her,” I said, voi

**Elena**It ended after one ring.Weird.I tried again. This time, nothing. Not even a single buzz.Did he block me?No... no, that can’t be it. Maybe he’s just busy. Something urgent, maybe?I stared at my phone screen. Still no reply. I hated the silence.I sighed, and typed a quick message."Hey. Just called to know if you're fine."Sent.I didn’t wait for a reply. I turned and headed to my room. My heart was too restless to sit still.I changed out of my gown into something simpler. More... normal.It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Dad. Maybe going back would help me clear my head. Maybe I’d find something... anything... answers about Helena.Something felt off lately.One hour later, I slipped through the entrance gate.Everything was... still. Too still.No guards. No voices. Just the wind. It didn’t feel like home anymore."My Queen," a maid greeted me, bowing lightly.I nodded quickly. “Where’s my father?” I asked. My voice came out too fast.Before she could respond..“W

**Elena**I drop to the floor. The pain in my stomach came again. Maybe it was the way I landed. Or maybe it was everything.Who the hell is doing this? And why?Why now?I grabbed a fistful of my hair, my head bowed over my knees. It felt like I’d lost a battle before even stepping onto the field.“I give up,” I whispered, then screamed it. “I GIVE UP!”My voice bounced off the walls. No one answered back.Xavier. Why was he doing this to me?A few days ago, I thought we were finally… something. A flicker of connection. A spark. Maybe even trust.But now?He didn’t text back. He didn’t call. He didn’t ask for me. He came back and went straight to Trisha.Trisha.How many ways is he planning to break me?Was that his plan all along? Push me until I shatter?Is he even thinking about me right now? Does he care?Or was I just… convenient?And Mortina. Could she be behind this? Did she try to finish what she started—with my father this time?But why?What does she gain?I'm covering for

**Elena**“Lira, you’re such a damn flirt.”I muttered under my breath.Why was she wagging her tail like that? Acting like Xavier was the sun and she was a flower?I shook my head, trying to stay focused.“Control yourself, girl.” I was trying to be cautious. But my stupid wolf had other ideas.I stole a glance at Xavier…well, at his wolf. Strong. Soaked in rain. Golden-brown fur shining under the moonlight. His eyes, sharp and focused, were staring right at me.“Oh no,” I thought, panic rising.The realisation hit me.How do I get out of this?I left my mask back there. behind the back corridor, probably soaked or buried now.If I shift back… he’ll see my face.What if he realizes I’m not Helena?Suddenly, he shifted. Right in front of me. Bones cracking, fur vanishing, and then..there he was. Human again. Standing tall, shirtless, drenched. Hair stuck to his forehead, some strands falling into his eyes.His voice cut through the rain. Low. Rough. A little pissed.“What the fuck are

**Elena**The morning dew cooled the earth. The scent of damp soil filled the air, earthy and fresh, like the world had just been washed clean. But I didn’t feel clean. I felt… raw.I stared at my reflection in the mirror, barely recognizing the girl looking back at me. My cheeks were sunken, my eyes hollow, and the bite mark on my neck..it had slightly burnt out. A dull ache lingered there, like a scar that refused to heal.That was from yesterday.From him.Xavier had been too close. Too warm. I should’ve pushed him away.But I didn’t.I sighed..The price I had to pay for having a witch cast a deceiving spell on the mark. “It'll burn out when close or pulled by the mate bond “ Her voice rang in my head.And Lira… she nearly lost control. One more second and she might have lunged at him.Something about his wolf had provoked her.. I still didn’t understand how we didn’t tear each other apart.Why is he doing this to me?One minute he’s cold, distant… then the next, he’s looking at