All Chapters of BETRAYED BY MY MATE CLAIMED BY HIS STEPBROTHER : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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31. My Anchor

ARIELLA DAVENPORT…..The gathering eventually broke apart, though the air still crackled with tension. Pack members whispered as they left, their expressions thoughtful, some even hopeful. For the first time, they weren’t looking at Zach with fear. They were looking at him with possibility.That was a win.But my victory was hollow, because I could feel the daggers pointed at my back.Cassandra’s gaze clung to me like poison. Cold. Calculating. And Vaughn, he didn’t even try to hide his fury. His jaw clenched so tight I half-expected his teeth to shatter. His eyes burned into mine, as if trying to peel away the strength I had just shown.I didn’t flinch. Not for him. Not anymore.Zach’s hand was warm around mine, his thumb brushing circles against my skin. He hadn’t spoken much after I stood up for him, his silence wasn’t weakness, it was weight. His eyes said everything. Pride. Gratitude. A hint of awe, as though he couldn’t quite believe I’d chosen to fight for him so fiercely.But

Last Updated : 2025-09-14

32. Taming The Beast

ARIELLA DAVENPORT…..The night after the gathering, I barely slept. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Zach’s wolf again, those glowing, merciless eyes, the strength that had shaken the hall, the way he’d thrown me into the wall without hesitation.And then the way he’d softened. For me.It wasn’t fear that kept me awake. It was determination.If he truly was the most powerful Alpha this pack had ever seen, then we couldn’t leave his wolf shackled in chains of fear and shame. We had to face it. Control it. Own it.I’d made up my mind that we will control his wolf and benefit from it. It's been a high time Zach had kept his demon wolf shackled. Now it's time to free it.As I couldn't sleep all night I got out of bed early and went to the library to look for books related to Demon Wolf. When I reached there I found Elder Kael there too. He was also searching for books too. He got started in my presence but when he saw me he relaxed.“Good morning, Luna Ariella.” He greeted me with a sm

Last Updated : 2025-09-15

33. The Wings Of A Demon Wolf

ARIELLA….The clearing was quiet, too quiet. The moonlight cut silver ribbons across the grass, the air humming with tension as Zach stood barefoot in the dirt, his shirt discarded.His grandmother stood like a sentinel at the edge of the circle, her staff planted firmly in the ground. Her eyes glowed faintly, a reminder that power still burned inside her veins.“This isn’t about fighting the wolf,” she said in her gravelly voice. “It’s about embracing him. But remember, your wolf is not the only thing you’ve inherited.”Zach stiffened, jaw clenched. “I know.”My brows furrowed. “What does she mean?”He didn’t answer. Not until the shadows rippled around him.It started in his back, like the skin itself couldn’t contain what was inside. Then, with a sound like tearing silk and cracking bone, two enormous black wings unfurled from his shoulder blades.I froze, my breath stolen from my chest.They weren’t soft, feathered wings like an angel’s. They were sleek, scaled like obsidian, each

Last Updated : 2025-09-16

34. Captivated Heart

KNOX DAVENPORT…. “Brother, you haven't visited me once since I moved into Green Jade Pack. You don't love me at all. Do you have any idea what I’ve been through here?” Ariella complained over the phone in rage. “I'm sorry, princess. I'm busy with work. And I know my Ariella is strong enough to handle things on her own that's why I don't worry about you much. And you have Zach. When you have him, why should I worry about you? He will burn down the world for you. And I know that.” I could practically imagine that she just rolled her eyes at my words but smiled at the end. “Still, I want my brother to visit me. To show them that I'm not alone. I have the whole Davenport Family to support me.” She boasted. “Not only the Davenport family, Ivanov family, West Family, and Romano family. You have all of their support. Don't worry, we all will come and visit you and show your enemy that if they think you are alone, having no backup then they are fucking wrong.” I said. “Thank you, brother

Last Updated : 2025-09-17

35. Chasing Game

KNOX DAVENPORT….The banquet dragged on, but I wasn’t listening to speeches or watching the toasts. My eyes kept drifting to her.The fiancée.She stayed close to him, always a step behind, her hands folded, her voice barely audible. She smiled when spoken to, nodded when expected, but there was no life in her expressions. No warmth.A ghost in satin.And for reasons I couldn’t explain, I wanted to see her burn.When the hall began to thin out, I moved. A quiet corridor led to the garden terrace, and I saw her slip away for a moment, maybe for air. She thought no one noticed.She was wrong.I caught up easily, my footsteps silent against the marble floor. Outside, she stood at the railing, moonlight spilling over her hair, her face lifted slightly to the night breeze. For the first time that evening, she looked alive.I couldn’t resist.“Running away from the crowd?” My voice cut through the silence.She stiffened, fingers tightening on the rail. Slowly, she turned. When her eyes met

Last Updated : 2025-09-18

36. Challenge

ZACH WINCHESTER…..The morning air smelled like wet earth and metal. My grandmother had arranged the training ring before dawn, a wide circle of packed soil, targets set, ropes and dummies hanging from the trees. She moved with the quiet authority of someone who’d faced storms and come back smarter for it. Ariella stood at my side, eyes bright and steady, like she’d always been where she belonged.“Control is rhythm,” Axel said in my head, calm as tide. His voice thrummed against my bones. “Breathe with me. Move with me. Don’t lead; follow the beat.”I closed my eyes and let him set the pace. Inhale, two counts; exhale, two counts. Feel the center. The first drills were small: step, feint, withdraw. My hands, paws, claws, whatever name fit in the moment slid into motion without the panic that used to spike my veins. Axel guided me through distances, told me when to plant my weight, when to push, when to fold like a blade tucking into a sheath.“Now add intent,” my grandmother calle

Last Updated : 2025-09-19

37. Fear Of Love

ZACH WINCHESTER…..The arena was already crowded when dawn broke. The circle of dirt, marked by ancient stones, had held countless trials, but today it felt like the ground itself was waiting to see if I would rise or fall.Warriors lined the edges, elders sat in the raised seats, and whispers buzzed like restless bees in the morning air. Some voices carried doubt, others hope. All eyes were on me.I stripped off my shirt and boots, leaving only the locket on my chest then reached up and unfastened it, handing it to Ariella. Her fingers brushed mine, her eyes fierce.“You don’t need this anymore,” she whispered. Her faith burned hotter than the sun.Vaughn entered opposite me, his smirk plastered on like armor. He rolled his shoulders, eyes gleaming with hunger. “Ready to lose, brother?”Axel chuckled in my head, a sound like rolling thunder. He has no idea what he’s about to face.His mother sat just behind the elders, her eyes burning with a mix of hatred and fear.Axel stirred insi

Last Updated : 2025-09-20

38. The Trap

NATALIA DE LUCA…..I smiled to myself as I stepped out of the boutique, the warm evening air brushing against my cheeks. Perfect timing. Perfect location. Knox didn’t need to know I had orchestrated this moment down to the last second. All he had to believe was that it was a chance.And Knox… well, Knox never missed an opportunity when it came to a woman. He would see me, think it was fate, and walk right into my little trap.I spotted him immediately, leaning casually against the corner of the café across the street. His posture screamed confidence, but his eyes… I caught that flicker of curiosity, that awareness of someone he wanted to figure out. He was scanning the crowd, probably already wondering if it was truly a coincidence.I took my time, pretending to fumble with my shopping bag, dropping my scarf just close enough to his side of the street. I choose to walk away hoping he will call out for me. And he did.“You dropped something, Miss Natalia.” He said, his voice low, smoot

Last Updated : 2025-09-20

39. Scheming

ZACH WINCHESTER…..I sat there, frozen in the chair, staring at the closed door as if it might open again and she’d walk back in. The warmth of her touch still burned on my skin, and the sting of her sudden retreat left me reeling.She had been right there so close I could almost taste what it would feel like to finally have her. And then, in the blink of an eye, she’d pulled away as though I was the very thing she feared.I dragged a hand down my face, exhaling hard. “What did I do wrong?” I muttered into the silence. Confusion tangled with frustration, but deeper than that was worry. The look in her eyes before she left, it wasn’t rejection. It was pain.My chest tightened. Whatever haunted her, it wasn’t me she was running from. It was something older, something that still had its claws in her. And as much as it killed me to let her go just now, I knew pushing would only drive her further away.Still, the unanswered ache lingered. I wanted her to trust me, to believe that I would n

Last Updated : 2025-09-21

40. Payback Time

ZACH WINCHESTER……She looked so fragile, standing there clutching the mug like it was the only thing holding her together. The apology on her lips was unnecessary, but I let her say it. I could see the storm in her eyes, the battle she was waging against herself.“You don’t have to apologize,” I said quietly, stepping closer but not too close. “Not to me.”Her gaze flickered up, startled, almost relieved, but still shadowed by doubt. I wanted to reach for her, to close the distance, but I forced myself to stay steady.“Ariella,” I continued, my voice firm but gentle, “whatever you’re fighting, you don’t have to fight it alone. I don’t need you to give me more than you’re ready for. I just need you to let me stay.”For a long moment, silence stretched between us. Her lips parted, her eyes shimmering as though she wanted to believe me but wasn’t sure she could. And I knew then, this wasn’t about rushing her, or about my own longing. It was about proving to her, every single day if I had

Last Updated : 2025-09-23

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