Semua Bab Fated To The Alpha’s Curse: Bab 21 - Bab 26

Night had fallen, and the silence of the room was thick, broken only by the faint hum of Ariana’s glowing aura. It pulsed softly, casting a warm light that danced over her still form, almost giving her the appearance of gentle, rhythmic breathing. The glow had stayed steady through the evening, offering a strange reassurance even as it left them wondering when…or if Ariana would open her eyes. Granny sat nearby, her hands folded tightly on her lap as she kept watch over her granddaughter. Her worry was etched into the lines of her face, her gaze rarely leaving Ariana as though watching could will her to wake. Her body slumped from fatigue, but the fear gnawing at her stomach dulled any hunger, despite Mabel’s gentle insistence earlier. The cookies and tea sat on the side table untouched, a silent testament to her refusal to be distracted from Ariana’s side. As the hours dragged on, Granny’s eyes began to grow heavy. She fought the pull of sleep, struggling to stay awake, but her age

That night wore heavily on Mabel's house as Liam and Derek made their way inside. The air was loaded with that quiet energy that seemed to surround Ariana, almost palpable, like the weight of an invisible hand pressing down on everything it touched. Immediately, Derek sensed that something potent lay within those walls. It wasn't his first time here, even though he had heard enough about Mabel to be curious. To him, she was nothing but a genius of a healer, whose talent was whispered about and little more.Liam moved quietly down the dark corridors and came to her room, steps slow, but how friend Derek's eyes constantly drifted back to the door behind which Ariana lay. They stopped before her door, turned the handle noiselessly, and then gestured for Derek to follow them inside. Derek stepped inside and froze. She lay in the middle of the bed, untouched and serene, her dark lashes against her cheeks, her features soft with a peacefulness that seemed almost ethereal. And then there wa

Ariana's heart was racing, as if the words on the pages would twist and re-form. The glow grew larger, illuminating her face with a soft, otherworldly light. She could hardly breathe, for this thing was happening before her eyes as ancient symbols shifted, forming legible text that seemed to be directed to her."To awaken what lies within, face the past and conquer the curse…"Her hand was still attached to the book, its heat intensifying, almost pulsing as though it were alive. She felt some strange tugging sensation in her chest, something deep and powerful stirring to life."What does this mean?" she whispered out loud, her eyes scanning the words frantically.In an instant, the walls around her began to shimmy, the room seeming to expand. She took a step backwards, yet it was as if the floor pulled her forward, unwillingly guiding her into a memory she hadn't known she possessed. The painting of the Moonstone woman vanished and shifted, replaced by visions of her ancestors, a line