Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mated To The Alpha Who Bullied Me: Kabanata 101 - Kabanata 110

It had been a week. A full seven days since the night in the garden, since the kiss that never happened, and the way Cassian had walked away without looking back.The days since had been... steady. Almost too steady.My wounds had healed completely, the bruises faded into nothing, and Mrs. Alanna had declared me "fit for duty" again. I'd spent most mornings with the omegas, reviewing schedules, reassigning tasks, and trying to fall back into the rhythm of Luna work.But something felt off. The pack was on edge, and so was Cassian. My guess was that it had to do with the upcoming war. But I couldn’t guess why Cassian had been avoiding me.He hadn't exactly avoided me, at least not in the obvious sense, but he hadn't sought me out either. The only time I saw him was in passing, giving orders, training warriors, or sitting beside his father at briefings. Each time, he'd offer a polite nod, maybe a fleeting look, and that was it.No warmth. No teasing remarks. No Cassian.I told myself i

Cassian's POVI sat up, wrapping my arms around her waist and pressing her to me. Our naked chests touched and I could feel the steady rhythm of her breathing. I was still buried inside her but I didn't move, too scared to ruin the moment. We stayed in each other's arms, a comfortable silence settling over the room before she broke it. "I'm sorry." I frowned, glancing down at her. Her eyes were already on me, the deep green pulling me in. "Sorry for what, baby?" "The other day, at the garden. I shouldn't have asked, it was insensitive. I'm sorry." My chest tightened. My poor baby, she must've been restless, wondering what she'd said wrong but the truth was that she said nothing wrong. I withdrew because of my own demons. "I..." she glanced away. "I like you, Cassian, and with each passing day, I feel closer to you but you keep pulling back." She whispered softly, the hurt evident in her voice. She was hurting. I was hurting her. Again. I shut my eyes tightly, trying to control

Talia's POV I couldn't sleep. I stayed awake all night, staring at the ceiling, replaying every second of Cassian's words. My father's bright eyes, his warm smile, his voice that used to call me "baby girl." He was my hero. My best friend. My everything. Now... I didn't know what to believe anymore. I rolled out of bed. The clock read 6:04 a.m. I needed to leave before I lost my nerve. I didn't even bother with what I wore, just pulled on the first shirt and pants I found and slipped out. Nicole was already standing outside my door, leaning casually against the wall. "Heading somewhere?" he asked. My steps faltered. "How did you—?" He shrugged, expression unreadable. "Cassian told me what happened." The sound of his name made something twist painfully in my chest. I pressed my lips together, pretending it didn't. Nicole's gaze softened. "Come on. I'll take you." If my heart wasn't already a shattered mess, I would've thanked him. For now, I just nodded. The ride was quiet.

The late afternoon sun beat down on my back as I walked, the warmth pressing into my skin but doing nothing to ease the cold sitting in my chest. The garden had become a strange kind of refuge, a place where silence didn't demand answers. The scent of flowers filled the air, lavender, roses, and something faintly sweet—and for a moment, I wished I could go back to the days when this scent meant peace. Now, it just reminded me of the night everything broke. I trailed a hand over the low hedge as I walked, lost in thought, until movement caught my eye. Cassian's father stood a few feet away, watering a bed of red tulips. His white shirt sleeves were rolled to his elbows, his dark hair streaked with grey. There was always something dignified about Alpha Black, even in the simplest of things. The second his eyes lifted to mine, I froze. Instinctively, I turned to leave. "Wait," he said quietly, his deep voice carrying easily over the hum of the garden. "You're troubled, child." I sti

TALIA'S POVIt was going to rain.I could tell from the way the clouds pressed low over the estate, from the restless lightning flaring after every growl of thunder.I hugged myself, pulling my cardigan tighter against the biting wind. I was just about to step inside when a black SUV rolled through the gates.My heart lurched. Cassian.I turned on my heel, ready to flee. I wasn't ready to see him. Not like this. Not with my thoughts still fractured and raw."Hey— it's just me!" Nicole's voice carried over the wind.I stopped and slowly turned.He looked... exhausted. Dark circles clung beneath his eyes, his usually neat hair disheveled. He wore a suit, rumpled from travel or stress, or both.Right. Mrs. Alanna had mentioned the Alpha summit today."You're here," I said dully. "Again."He smirked, a small flicker of his usual playfulness. "I've grown quite fond of you."I rolled my eyes and rubbed my arm, more to ground myself than anything else.His gaze immediately dropped to the mot