All Chapters of Fated To The Alpha’s Curse: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

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 a

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