All Chapters of The Alpha broken mate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

My hands shook as I knocked on Luna Morgan's door. "Enter," came the cold command.I pushed open the heavy oak door and stepped into Luna Morgan's private sitting room. Silk curtains, crystal ornaments, furniture decorated the room.Luna Morgan sat in her velvet armchair like a queen, her dark eyes glittering with satisfaction. The smile on her face made my stomach twist."Finally," she said, voice dripping with mock sweetness. "The most wanted mate in Europe has arrived.""You know what comes next," Luna Morgan continued, raising her hand.I flinched, bracing for the blow that always came. But before her palm could connect with my face, another hand caught her wrist."Mother, wait."I looked up in shock to see Seraphina holding her mother's arm. The girl who is supposed to be Arthur's chosen mate, stopping Luna Morgan from hitting me.Luna Morgan turned to her daughter with confusion. "Seraphina, what are you doing?""Let me handle this," Seraphina said softly, her voice gentle in a

The small room Seraphina had given me felt like paradise compared to my hiding spot under the stairs. A real bed with clean sheets, a window that let in actual sunlight, and a door I could close. For the first time in six years, I had privacy.But sleep wouldn’t come.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Arthur’s golden gaze, felt the electricity when he’d touched my shoulders. My mate. The word echoed in my mind over and over again.“You’re torturing yourself,” Eos whispered softly.“He chose her,” I replied, staring at the ceiling. “His mate bond with me meant nothing.”“That’s not how mate bonds work, Aurora. Something else is happening here.”Before I could respond, a soft knock interrupted us. My heart jumped.“Come in,” I called hesitantly.Seraphina entered carrying a tray of food that made my mouth water. Real food. Warm bread, thick stew, fresh fruit. My stomach clenched with desperate hunger.“I thought you might be hungry,” she said with a gentle smile. “When was the last tim

Derek was a dead man walking, and the fool didn’t even know it.I watched Magnus’s Beta swagger around the Great Hall like he owned the place, barking orders at servants preparing for tonight’s ceremony. Twenty years of service had made him arrogant, comfortable. He’d forgotten that comfort breeds weakness.Benjamin should have challenged him an hour ago. What was taking that northern idiot so long?The hall buzzed with pre-ceremony energy. Flowers, silk, crystal everywhere. Pack members gossiping about my supposed union with Seraphina tonight. If they only knew what was really coming.I caught sight of Aurora carrying glasses near the head table. Even in her servant’s dress, she drew my attention like a magnet. My wolf stirred restlessly, wanting to go to her, claim her, end this charade.Soon, I promised Excalibur. Soon.Then Benjamin finally stepped into the center of the hall.“I have something to say,” his voice boomed over the chatter.Everyone turned. Magnus looked irritated at

I was still touching my lips when Seraphina burst through my door without knocking. Her eyes were bright with excitement, practically bouncing on her feet."Aurora! I have the most brilliant plan!"I scrambled up from where I'd been sitting on the floor, my heart still racing from what happened in the garden. "Seraphina, what are you doing here? It's past midnight.""I couldn't sleep. I kept thinking about our conversation, about you and Arthur being mates." She grabbed my hands, squeezing them tightly. "I know how to fix everything.""Fix everything?" I stared at her like she'd lost her mind. "There's nothing to fix. Tomorrow you're announcing your engagement to him.""Not if my plan works." Her smile was devious, almost predatory. "During the engagement ceremony, you're going to challenge me for Arthur's hand in marriage."The words hit me like a physical blow. "I'm going to what?""Challenge me. It's an old law that still exists. Any unmated female can challenge another for the rig

The Great Hall looked completely different from my new perspective. Instead of scurrying around with heavy trays and keeping my head down, I walked freely among the guests wearing a beautiful blue dress that Seraphina had given me, gosh she is such an angel. The fabric felt like silk against my skin, so different from the rough servant clothes I'd worn for six years.For the first time in my life, I belonged here.The engagement ceremony was magnificent. Crystal chandeliers cast golden light over tables laden with the finest foods I'd ever seen. Pack members and visiting dignitaries mingled freely, their laughter and conversation filling the air with warmth and celebration.I approached one of the guest tables, the food smelled delicious. No one stopped me. No one told me I wasn't allowed. I picked up a delicate pastry filled with cream and took a bite, closing my eyes at the incredible taste."Enjoying yourself?" I turned to find Seraphina beside me, radiant in her maroon engagement