Semua Bab THE ALPHA KING AND THE HYBRID CRYSTAL QUEEN : Bab 31 - Bab 40

Lana “The river of healing? You want me to bring it back to life?” I asked as I pinched my hands, letting my nails dig into my palms. It almost felt good that she thought I was useful, but to bring something that had been dead for years back to life? That wasn’t just impossible but insane. I might be the vessel of this crystal, but I don’t know how to use its power. “Yes, tell me you will do it.” Arya urged with hope. I swallowed hard. “I want to help truly. I would love to help the pack even if they hate me for reasons I still don’t understand. But…I’ve never reached for the crystal. I don’t even know how. I’ll only disappoint you.” “We’ll figure it out together,” Arya said firmly as her hand touched mine. “I know this is sudden, but the pack needs you. And if you succeed…they’ll finally see you differently and it will bring them closer to you.” Her smile was so bright, so full of belief, that I couldn’t resist. Arya had been nothing but kind since I got here and more attentive

Luca “Mr. Luca, here’s the company’s report. In it, you’ll see the financial statements from the past few weeks,” Jana said with a thin, nervous voice. I took the file from Jana without looking at her as I flipped through the pages. “Why is there so much money missing? I don’t recall the company’s expenses being this high.” I said calmly but somehow, Jana froze. Her hands twisted together as she swallowed hard. “I hear silence,” I said softly, not looking up from the numbers. “And silence is not an answer I asked for, Jana. So I’ll ask again, where is the money?” Her lips parted as she trembled. “The chairman… your father, sir. He withdrew the funds directly.” I let out a bitter laugh as I leaned back in my chair. “And tell me, do we believe those funds are for something noble? Perhaps he’s planning to open another fucking branch?” “Maybe he’s finally found himself a woman,” Klin growled in my head. “Though with a cock that withered, he’d need to pay triple for any woman desp

Lana I didn’t know if what Tina was saying was true, but oh help me, I wanted to believe her. Part of me knew she probably harbored her feelings for Luca, so why would she suddenly open up to me like this unless something else was behind it? “What do you mean?” I asked cautiously and her grip on my hand tightened. “I don’t know what you were going to wish for, but if Luca means anything to you… Let your wish be for him to hold a memorial for his mother.” Her tone dropped into something almost sincere, which unsettled me more than her usual cruelty. “Coming from you, he’ll agree and it will heal something inside him. I know how much it breaks him that he can’t honor her the way he wants, all because of what the pack thinks about her.” She continued. I had planned to ask Luca for something selfish. I wanted him to take me to the city for just one day and that was something he would most likely decline. A day outside couldn’t compare to Luca finally being able to honor his mothe

Luca “Of course I want to. I must have been chosen by the crystal for a reason and I guess I really want to fulfill my purpose.” I couldn’t stop myself from smiling faintly. Weeks ago, she wanted nothing to do with the crystal, but now, she was slowly adjusting. “I’ll admit,” I said, watching her closely, “I’m impressed. You did something no one else has managed. Thank you, Lana. This means everything to the pack. And whatever makes the pack happy, makes me happy.” Her smile faltered at my words, and I noticed. “You remember what you said?” she asked carefully. “That if I impressed you… You’d grant me a wish?” I exhaled slowly. “I’m not one to forget my promises, Lana. Are you ready to tell me your wish now?” I stepped closer, close enough to see and feel her breath. It took everything in me not to grab her and crush my mouth against hers until she forgot how to breathe. “I…uhm…” she stammered, unable to meet my eyes. Her hesitation was sweet torture and I loved that I was t

Lana Morning came and since Luca basically sent me out of his room, it was hard for me to sleep. My night was filled with lots of tossing and turning so I figured, what better way to clear my head than running around the mansion. Of course, my luck never failed me. Tina decided to run too. “How did it go with Luca?” she asked with a smirk. “Judging from your boring face, I’d say he wasn’t too thrilled to hear your excuses.” “Leave me alone, Tina.” I snapped, running in another direction. Hoping that she'd get tired and stop. But she kept following me. “Don’t ignore me, you little shit.” She spat before catching up with me, pushing me so hard, I stumbled and hit the ground, gravel biting into my palms. She laughed before jogging away. Her ponytail, swinging behind her. I felt anger burned in my chest. I hated this. Hated how easily she treated me like garbage. Like I'm some stray cat wandering too close to her space. And she got away with it every single time. And that boiled