Semua Bab The Alpha's Betrayal: My Second Chance To Defy Fate: Bab 111 - Bab 120

SPECIAL CHAPTER: SARAH’S POVI woke up with the worst taste in my mouth. My head felt like it had been stuffed with wool, and every time I moved, my stomach churned. I must have thrown up last night. I could still smell it on my skin, sour and sticky. I groaned and rolled onto my back, blinking at the ceiling. For a second, I didn’t know where I was, then it all came rushing back—the party, the fight with Ciara, and Ronan.Ronan. The memory of the night before made my chest flutter, pushing away the shame and nausea for a moment. I touched my lips and smiled. I’d finally done it. I’d found my mate. Not just any mate, but Ronan. The Ronan everyone whispered about in the hallways of Lunaris, the boy whose attention girls fought over, and last night, he was mine. It had been perfect. Better than perfect. I could still feel the heat of his hands on my waist, the way the bond snapped into place between us. The Goddess had finally seen me.I reached for my phone, ready to text him, then sto

CIARA’S POVThe lecture hall buzzed with the Professor’s droning voice about meridian convergence points, but I wasn't listening. Neither was anyone else. Every head had swiveled when the door creaked open ten minutes late, and Saraphina Maychild had slipped inside.She moved like a ghost trying not to rattle chains. Her shoulders were hunched, her eyes fixed on the floor, sliding along the back wall toward the only empty seat by the grimy window. The whispering started before she'd even sat down."That's her, right? The one who—""With Alpha Bastien? Darragh's father?""Gamma blood thinks she can climb the ladder on her back."My pen snapped in half.Pippa glanced at me, eyebrows raised. Even Tessa, sitting in the row behind us, leaned forward with that hungry look she got when gossip was fresh."You must know the real story," Tessa whispered, her breath warm against my ear. "You and Darragh are mated. She's going to be family, right? What actually happened?"I turned in my seat. Tes

SPECIAL CHAPTER: SARAH’S POVThe walk toward the Arcane corridor felt longer than it really was. Maybe because Prince Alexis Coldwater was trailing just behind me, and every time his boots hit the floor, it sent a chill up my spine. The two guys with him didn’t say a word. Just kept pace, silent like shadows, and it made me feel like I was leading a wolf pack straight into someone’s den.Good.I didn’t slow down, didn’t look over my shoulder, not even when I felt his eyes on the back of my head. My fingers were clenched around the strap of my bag, and I kept picturing Ciara’s face when she saw us. She’d probably raise one perfect eyebrow, toss her shiny hair, and ask what kind of stunt I thought I was pulling.Except this time, I wasn’t the one being reckless. Not really.Someone bumped me as I rounded the corner. I stumbled, stepping back automatically, but it was just Saraphina Maychild. Her shoulder caught mine hard, almost like she meant it, and she didn’t stop to say sorry. She j

CIARA’S POVI watched Eamon's eyes flick between me and Ewan, and I could practically see the gears turning in his head. His expression shifted from concern to something sharper, more calculating."Do you two have bad blood or something?" he asked, his voice careful but direct.I felt my jaw clench. The question hung in the air between us, and I could feel Ewan's stare boring into the side of my head. I didn't look at him. I couldn't."I know it's not my place to say," I started, my words coming out more clipped than I intended, "but I can tell you two have something going on. And I have to tell you now—you need to drop it before it wrecks you."Eamon went very still. For a moment, the only sound was the distant hum of voices from downstairs. Then he let out a long breath that sounded almost like relief."You're the second person to say this," he said quietly.My eyebrows shot up. "Second?"He nodded, and something passed over his face. Something tired and a little sad. "If I had to g

BRIGID’S POVI stared at her, my mouth dry. "What about it?"Riona gestured to the chair across from her with one elegant finger. "Sit."I didn't want to, but I also didn't want to find out what would happen if I refused. I perched on the edge of the seat, ready to bolt if needed."I killed Alpha Bastien fairly recently," she said, her voice conversational, like she was discussing the weather. "Something you promised me for the longest time."My stomach clenched. "Sorry, I am not a maniacal witch."Her eyebrows rose slightly. "Excuse me?""I plot and deal my cards wisely. I thought you would internalize that at least."Riona tilted her head, studying me with those cold eyes. "I did. Up until the betrayal."The word hung between us like a blade. I shifted in my chair, fighting the urge to look toward the drawer where I'd hidden the bottle."You are not sane, Riona. Not completely." The words came out sharper than I intended. "I had to protect myself, and do not act like you were not go