All Chapters of The Alpha's Forbidden Mate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Selene pov“Luna, are you okay?” Maria asked, rushing in the moment Kael stepped out.She froze when her eyes landed on me, noticing I was bare under the sheets. Her cheeks flushed deep red, and she immediately looked away, fidgeting with the hem of her apron.I didn’t blame her. Walking into such a scene can be quite distressing.“It’s fine,” I said softly, tugging the blanket higher. “You can look at me now. She peeked up nervously, and I offered a small, tired smile. I could see the questions on her face, but to her credit, she kept them to herself.“I’m sorry,” Maria said, flustered. “I didn’t think to help you out of your clothes. I just… I’ve never seen that kind of reaction before.”I let out a soft sigh, leaning back against the pillows. “It’s fine, Maria. I was just feeling a bit sick, that’s all.”She looked at me, unconvinced. Her brows were pinched, lips pressed together like she wanted to ask more but didn’t know how. I appreciated that she was trying to respect the line

Kael’s POVI turned to walk out, trying to ignore the look of disappointment on her face.Clutching my chest, I made my way to my room, trying to shut out the painful feeling spreading through me like slow poison.And this wasn’t because of the blood bond between us.This was different.It was because of the hurt on my mate’s face.I walked down the long hall, trying to block out the sound of my wolf.He was clawing at my chest, growling at me to go back…To claim her.To protect her from the pain I keep causing.But I can’t do that ,not now.Elera stood at the end of the hall, right outside my door, wearing that same smug smile I wanted to rip off her face.She looked so much like Selene…,But how could two sisters be so different?.I ignored her, walking straight into my room.She walked in too, shutting the door behind her.Without a word, she came closer, wrapping her hands around me from behind as we both faced the mirror.“You made the right choice handing the banquet over to me

Selene povI heard a low rumble above me…it was deep and threatening in a way that sent chills down my spine.I pushed hard, trying to shove the weight off me, but the wolf only growled louder, his jaws snapping close to my face like a warning.Realizing I had no other choice, I shifted back into my human form, collapsing onto the cold earth, breathless and shaking.The wolf towering above me shifted a second later, revealing a tall, broad-shouldered man with sharp eyes and a firm stance. He stepped back slightly but didn’t let his guard down.“Luna?” he said cautiously, still watching me like I might bolt.“I’m part of the military wolves,” he added, voice low. “Alpha Kael ordered a special watch on the border today… in case you tried to pass.”My chest tightened, fury and shame clashing inside me.Of course, he would already be aware of my absence.Kael was many things, but a fool wasn’t one of them. Even as kids, he was always one step ahead…he was the calculating, quiet, and dange

Selene povSylvester crossed the room and set down a small paper bag on the table. He pulled out a wrapped pastry and a bottle of water, placing them gently beside me.“It’s not much, but it’s warm,” he said. “Try to eat something. I don’t want you passing out halfway to the park house.”I looked at the food, then back at him. “Why are you being so nice to me?”“Who told you I’m being nice?” he asked, giving me that same crooked smile that made it hard to tell whether he was joking or being serious. “Don’t flatter yourself, little rabbit.”I rolled my eyes, the corner of my lips twitching despite the heaviness I felt. “Right. How silly of me to think you care.”He chuckled and turned toward the door. “Go wash up. I’ll wait downstairs. We leave as soon as you’re ready.”“Wait…what should I wear?” I asked, glancing down at the clothes from yesterday.“Leave your door open,” he said, glancing over his shoulder. “Someone will bring up some clothes for you.”I nodded slowly, watching him w

Selene povI rubbed my arms, trying to push the unease down. Maybe it was just the paranoia of being somewhere new again.A soft knock interrupted my thoughts.I turned sharply. “Yes?”The door creaked open, and a young woman stepped inside. She looked tidy and composed, but there was something in her manner that reminded me so much of Maria, my head maid and one of the few people I truly trusted in Blackthorn.My chest tightened at the thought of her.“Ma’am, are you listening?” she asked gently, breaking me out of my thoughts.I blinked. “Sorry, what?”“Alpha Sylvester asked me to inform you that he is expecting you to join him for dinner downstairs.”She bowed her head slightly, not meeting my eyes. That was when I noticed her scent…it was faint, like wildflowers muted by rainfall. Omega. The lowest rank among wolves.Unlike the wolves of higher standing, many omegas couldn’t fully mask their wolf traits. Her eyes gave her away, it was bright amber, sharp and wild against her other