Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mated To The Alpha Who Bullied Me: Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

The week passed in a blur of tasks, paperwork, beatings disguised as training. I had thrown myself into Luna duties with a ferocity that surprised even me. Meetings with pack members, revising supply reports, sitting in on security briefings. I did it all without complaint. Maybe it was because keeping busy kept the nightmares at bay. Maybe it was because keeping busy stopped the thoughts of him. I had no time to dwell on the things he did to me, the way he made my heart race. Despite my fatigue, I’d stayed up in my room, listening to hear him come in, to hear his heavy footsteps as he walked down the hallway to his room. Cassian. The library had become my sanctuary in between obligations. High shelves lined with leather-bound volumes and the scent of old paper made the vast room feel steady, safe. I was hunched over a spread of old territory maps when the door creaked open."You've been busy," I looked up to find Cassian staring at me. When did he get here ?I sat up straighter,

Talia’s POV The library was too quiet after he left.The echo of the door slamming still hummed in the air, a physical thing that pressed against my chest. I sat there for a long moment, staring at the maps spread across the desk. My pulse hadn't slowed since he'd stormed out.Every breath I took tasted like him. The desk under me still felt warm where he'd pressed me against it. My fingers hovered over the spot, aching with the memory.What had just happened?I pressed my palms to my face, trying to clear my head. We were so close… I wanted him so badly. I clenched my thighs, trying to deny the wetness that pooled in between. I was so affected by him. But it wasn't just the kiss that left me shaken; it was how fast he'd gone cold after. One second he was touching me like I was air and fire and everything he couldn't live without — the next, he was gone. No explanation, no look back. Just gone.A part of me wanted to chase him. Another part — the smarter one — told me not to. I could

I didn't need to turn to know who it was. Cassian's presence hit like a storm, his power flooding the place, commanding silence. The warriors nearby straightened immediately. It was like déjà vu, like the first time I’d met Mason at the Alpha’s summit. Mason didn't flinch. He didn't even look away from me. "Cassian," he said, his tone all smooth confidence. "You didn't tell me she'd come to say thank you."Cassian was beside me in a few strides, his hand finding my arm, steady, firm, possessive. "She didn't come for you." His scent hit me, strong and familiar, almost comforting. Nothing like the forbidden danger that rolled off Mason. Mason's smile deepened, deliberate. "Didn't she?"Cassian's grip tightened, but his voice stayed even. "You've made your point. Leave her out of it.""I didn't bring her into it," Mason said, pushing off the vehicle. "She came on her own." His gaze slid back to me, softer now. "It was good seeing you again, Talia. I'm glad you're doing well."The words

The silence was heavy, almost too heavy. "Luna." Mrs. Alanna's voice broke through the fog. The older woman stood at the edge of the field, her expression polite but sharp as ever. Right, she hadn’t been there to witness whatever just happened. "Training is concluded,” she glanced around before fixing me with an almost concerned look. “You should clean up and prepare for your afternoon duties." Of course. Because nearly blowing up the training grounds wasn't enough. Now, I had Luna duties. "Yes, Mrs. Alanna," I muttered. *** Steam filled the air as I stood under the shower, letting the hot water bite at my skin until my thoughts dulled. By the time I dressed and returned to my suite, the ache in my spine had softened but the unease hadn't. I sat on the edge of the bed, twisting my damp hair into a towel when a knock sounded. Before I could answer, the door swung open and Nicole strolled in, without an invitation. "Good, you're alive," he said cheerfully, dropping onto my

By the time I stumbled back to my room, the "organic courage" had mostly worn off, leaving behind a pounding headache and a vivid highlight reel of every stupid thing I'd said. The image of Cassian's faint smirk was the worst of them all. I’d declared him mine. In front of everyone. I groaned and pressed my face into a pillow. "Nicole," I mumbled into the fabric, "if I die tonight, tell the pack it was honourable." Nicole's voice came from the bathroom doorway. "Oh, it was definitely memorable." I peeked up at him. He was holding a tray with a steaming cup of ginger tea and that annoyingly smug grin that made me want to throw things. "You're enjoying this," I accused. "Immensely," he said. "Mrs. Alanna's still pacing downstairs muttering prayers, and Kira's mother looked like she was about to perform an exorcism. You made history." "Wonderful. I'll put that on my tombstone." He set the tea down beside me. "Drink that. You'll need it. Cassian's in a mood." I winced. "Defin