All Chapters of The alpha king's slave mate: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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CHAPTER SIXTY ONE

Lyra’s povThe Marrowinds were escorted out by the guards, their raised voices echoing faintly even after the massive doors of the grand hall closed behind them. I could still hear Chloe’s shrill protests and Xavier’s lower, steadier voice trying to rein her in.But just before the doors sealed, I caught Xavier’s eyes across the room. Something in his gaze held me, it was cold and unwavering, like a promise written in blood. It wasn’t defeat—not even close. His stare said, this isn’t over.A shiver ghosted down my spine.Ronan’s voice cut through the lingering tension. “Everyone, leave us.”His command was loud in the silent room, making sure everyone felt and heard it. Nobles pushed back their chairs in clumsil, some muttering under their breaths but none argued, guards straightened looking very relieved at the command, and servants lowered their heads as they retreated.Everywhere was silent except the scuffing of boots against the floor as they walked away.Then, with a sudden shak

CHAPTER SIXTY TWO

Garrick’s POVI’d seen a lot of things in my lifetime—bloodied battlefields, rogues tearing their own kin apart, the betrayal of men who once called themselves brothers—but nothing, not a single gods-damned thing, could have prepared me for this.For her.Lyra sat across from us, her body rigid, but it wasn’t Lyra speaking. It was Ember. Her wolf’s presence was very commanding and comforting at the same time. Something about her felt…ancient, every word rolling off her tongue was calm yet carried power. She wasn’t timid or cautious like Lyra—no, Ember burned.Her golden eyes locked onto Ronan with an intensity that made even him falter. “You hide behind your temper, Ronan. But Alaric is clawing at the surface. Come out.”I had never in my entire life seen someone command the king but then Ronan’s wolf broke through. His eyes turned buring golf, and his lips curled back, not in aggression but just to show his canines a bit. In some sort of grotesque smile.“You’re my mate,” Alaric rumb

CHAPTER SIXTY THREE

Garrick's POVAll I could feel was shock.I didn't realize that I had stopped breathing until my chest burned and I had to force myself to start breathing. My eyes refused to leave her—this wolf that had just ripped her way into existence before us.Silver.I had never seen anything like it. Wolves came in blacks, browns, whites, grays… but silver? Never. Not like this. Not twice the size of a normal wolf, either.She was out of this world.Her fur shimmered faintly in the morning light, making her body shine like something that I didn't even have words to describe.Her golden eyes burned with an intensity that made even Alaric—the most arrogant wolf I knew—lower his head a fraction.I swallowed. My voice cracked when it finally came out.“Ember…?”Her head whipped toward me. That gaze pinned me, sharp and dangerous, but there was hesitation there too. Like she was still figuring out what her body could do. Her paws shifted against the floor, claws sinking deep into the woods with fea

CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR

Kael’s POVThe night was always cruelest when it was silent.Silence left room for unpleasant thoughts to raise their voices in your head.My unpleasant thoughts had a name. Lyra.I sat on the edge of the grand bed, staring at the woman sleeping carelessly across from me. Celeste. My queen. My curse. Her golden hair spilled over the pillows like sunlight, her beauty unmarred even in the dim glow of the chamber torches. To anyone else, she was perfection incarnate. To me, she was rot wrapped in pretty clothes and jewelry.How foolish I had been. A young king, newly crowned, dazzled by a pretty face and blinded by ambition. My father’s words had lingered in my head the day of my coronation: She is of true royal blood, Kael. Her father should have been king. She will give you heirs that bind your line tighter to the throne.I had believed him. I had looked at Lyra and Celeste that day—two sisters, both daughters of Lucian—and I had chosen wrong.Lyra had stood there quietly, her gray eye

CHAPTER SIXTY FIVE

Kael’s povThe infirmary smelled faintly of herbs, wax, and sickness. It was the kind of place that always pressed down on me, reminding me of everything I could not fix, everything I had failed at. Today, it was worse. Celeste clung to my side like some prized jewel, her hand looped around my arm as if we were truly the picture-perfect Alpha and Luna. I could feel her nails digging lightly into my sleeve, a performative touch, meant to remind me and anyone watching that I belonged to her.It took everything in me not to flinch away. Not to let the disgust bleed through my carefully practiced mask. Because inside, every part of me recoiled. The bond that should have tethered us was nothing but chains biting into my skin. And the way she leaned her head just a fraction closer to me made my stomach turn.We walked down the line of beds where pups lay bundled in thin blankets, their little chests rising and falling weakly. My wolf stirred restlessly at the sight. They didn’t deserve this

CHAPTER SIXTY SIX

Celeste's povI stood in front of the mirror, fingers trembling as I dabbed foundation over the faint purpling marks along my jaw. My reflection stared back at me, pale and furious, the mask of a queen barely holding together over the cracks. My chest heaved, not from weakness, not from sorrow—but from rage.Hot, angry tears rolled down my cheeks, smudging the powder I’d just applied. I scrubbed at them with the back of my hand, cursing under my breath. I wasn’t weak. I would never cry weak tears. These weren’t the tears of a victim. These were the tears of a woman who had bled, clawed, and burned her way into the crown and I’d be damned if anyone, even Kael, stripped it from me.And above all, these were the tears of someone who hated.Lyra.The name itself was poison in my mouth, the rot that had festered in me since childhood. I was glad she was dead. Glad that the forbidden forest had swallowed her whole. No one came back from that place. No one. And yet, even knowing she was gone

CHAPTER SIXTY SEVEN

Celeste's povI descended the marble staircase slowly, my gown trailing behind me, every step slow to mentally prepare myself for the dreadful dinner. My ribs still ached from where Kael had shoved me earlier, but no one at this table would ever know. I would not let them see cracks. I would not let them see me bleed.The dining room was already set, candles flickering, silver platters steaming. My parents were there, seated primly on the far end—Mother chattering away, Father sitting stiff, his face the same empty mask he always wore. And Kael. My husband. My king. Sitting at the head of the table, regal, composed, smiling that cruel smile that no one but I knew the truth behind.I forced my lips into a gracious curve, gliding to the chair at his right. The queen’s place. Mine. I sat, smoothing the skirts of my gown, and Kael’s hand immediately settled on my thigh under the table. His fingers dug into my flesh, a silent warning. Behave.Then he leaned into me, his lips brushing my ea

CHAPTER SIXTY EIGHT

Celeste's povThe rest of dinner passed in suffocating silence. No one dared to speak.Even father seemed to have realized that we all knew that there was a possibility that Lyra was alive. He didn't relax for the rest of dinner.Mother looked like someone had pressed a blade to her throat. I knew that there would be a confrontation between she and father later when they got home. Even I, though seething inside, held my tongue.But the moment I was excused, I stormed back to my chambers. My heels struck the marble floor with sharp cracks, each step punctuating the storm of thoughts screaming in my head.I slammed the door shut and pressed my back against it, my chest rising and falling in quick bursts.Could it be? Could she still be alive?Lyra. The cursed name pulsed in my mind like poison. That girl… that insufferable, haunting shadow that has never left me even after death. I’ve burned her memory a thousand times in my mind, and yet somehow she always claws her way back. And now?

CHAPTER SIXTY NINE

Celeste’s povI didn't repeat myself.I may be angry but I knew better than to test a half shifted wolf. If I was going to find Lyra, I needed to be alive to do so.The moment his wolf shifted back into flesh and bone, I saw the faint curve of his lips. A cruel, knowing smile tugged at Kael’s mouth as though he had been expecting my reaction all along.“I thought so,” he murmured, voice low and satisfied, almost smug.The firelight flickered across his bare skin, throwing shadows that made him look more beast than man. He stood tall and proud, every line of his body humming with restrained power. My heart should have quickened in fear—he was dangerous, unpredictable, capable of killing me in a single breath. But instead, my chest remained steady, my lips curved into the faintest mocking smile. If he thought he could scare me, he had sorely underestimated me.His expression hardened. “Stay off my path, Celeste. Do not go searching for Lyra.” His voice sharpened into steel, each word cl

CHAPTER SEVENTY

Lyra’s povI woke up to darkness.The first thing I noticed was the heavy silence of the room, I was alone. My hearing was very much different, I could hear things that were miles away.The sounds of the animals in the forest sounded like it was right next to me. The hooting of the owls. It was all so… beautiful.My lashes fluttered open, and it took a moment for my eyes to adjust to the dim light. The faint flicker of embers glowed in the fireplace across the chamber, casting dancing shadows on the walls. My body ached in ways I didn’t have the strength to name. Every bone, every muscle, every joint felt like it had been shattered and remade.I realized I was in Ronan’s chambers, lying on his bed, soft furs pulled over my body. I couldn’t tell how long I had been passed out—minutes, hours, maybe even an entire day. Time had no meaning after what had happened. My throat felt raw, my lips dry, and my limbs too heavy to move.But the most overwhelming feeling was relief. Relief that the

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