Library

Maghanap

Home / Werewolf / Mated To The Cursed Alpha King. / Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 18

Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mated To The Cursed Alpha King.: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 18

18 Kabanata

Eleven

Xavier’s POVStanding across from Crystal in the garden, I couldn't help but pity her. Her fear and emotions were understandable and so I couldn't bring myself to yell or even lay my hand on her. So, I turned to leave knowing fully well she was going to abort her escape plan. By the time I reached the reception room, my patience was already running thin. The last thing I wanted was to entertain anyone, especially Fredrick. That man had a way of getting under my skin. He always talked in circles with the aim of fishing for something that wasn’t his business.On arrival, I met him sitting comfortably in one of the leather chairs. His legs were crossed, a drink in his hand and that smug smile of his was glued to his face like it was painted on it. It was the kind of smile that said, I know something you don’t.“King Xavier,” he said, getting up as if I was royalty he actually respected. “It’s been too long.”“We saw ourselves yesterday.” I didn’t bother returning the fake warmth. My

Twelve

Crystal's POVIt has been a week since I came into the Shadowlands Pack and since then I had been walking on thin ice. Apart from Xavier who I rarely saw around and Georgia who was always following me everywhere I went, every other person in the pack kept their distance from me.It was almost like I was a plague and I had grown to accept my fate. That morning, I was standing by the window with my hands crossed on my chest. I was watching the soldiers train. It was so captivating that I couldn't take my eyes off them even for a split second. They moved in sync like they had been doing this all their lives. “You can watch them up close if you want?" Georgia said, announcing her presence as she made her way into my room. “Hey," I mumbled, whipping my head to face her. “Breakfast is ready…” "I will skip,” I said before she could finish speaking. Moving away from the window, I made my way towards the bed and then sank into it. “I'm scared." I mumbled. “I don't want someone to get h

Thirteen

Xavier’s POVAfter the meeting with the elders concerning the rogues parading the turf, I had been pacing the corridor outside my study.It was then I caught her scent. It carried a trace of fear, and something else I couldn’t name.Even when I tried to keep my distance, my wolf tracked her like she was the only thing that existed in this cursed fortress. I told myself I was just making sure she wasn’t sneaking off again, that I was simply being cautious but when I saw her shadow slip through the corridor and was heading straight for the library, I knew that wasn’t true.Curious as to what she was up to, I followed her.The way she kept glancing over her shoulder told me she knew she was breaking a rule. When I reached the door of the library, I stayed back just long enough to hear the faint sound of pages turning. The sound made something sharp twist inside me as I wondered what she was so curious about that she had to sneak into the library at night. Without warning, I pushed th

Fourteen

Reader’s POVThe fire crackled quietly in the hearth, throwing soft orange light across the study walls. Alpha Dane sat motionlessly behind his desk with his elbow resting on his knees. His eyes were lost somewhere between thought and regret. The scent of smoke hung in the air and even the familiar warmth that came from the hearth couldn’t pull him back from the storm raging in his head.“Come on, think of something else already." He groaned, grabbing his head with both hands as he gritted his teeth. This behavior has been a routine for the past month. He hadn’t been himself since that night he rejected her.Papers lay scattered on the desk in front of him and they were untouched. He had told everyone he was fine, that Crystal’s disappearance was no concern of his but that was a lie. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw her face the moment he said the words that broke the bond.The disbelief and the pain in her eyes had left an indelible mark in his head that was refusing to fade

Fifteen

Crystal’s POVThe morning air was colder than usual. It pressed against my skin, seeping through the thin fabric of my dress as I stepped out into the corridor. The silence of the palace had become familiar but today, something felt different. The quiet wasn’t just silence, it was tension filled, like the world itself was holding its breath.“Xavier." I mumbled, looking over my shoulder to check if he was stalking me but he was nowhere to be found. “If you want to help me, stay away from me." This was his response and I swear, I felt it. If only I had the courage, I would have pressed further but the look in his eyes made my stomach twist. I was still thinking about what happened as I walked down the corridor. Biting my pinky finger, I turned a corner and nearly collided with someone.“Oh! I’m sorry…” I began, only to stop short when I looked up.She was stunning. I mean, the lady standing right in front of me was tall, poised and her beauty was out of the world. It was the kind

Sixteen

Crystal’s POVConfidence; I never thought I had that in me anymore. Not after all that had been happening in my life recently."You think you have a choice here?" One of the elders yelled, slamming his fist against the table. “If you must know, we are acting on that King’s order." He yelled again and for a flicker of a second, I felt the air leaving my lungs. Shaking my head in disbelief, I tried to speak but I was tongue tied. When I couldn't bear the humiliation anymore, I made a detour and soon I was grabbing the handle of the large oak doors.No one tried to stop me so I stormed out of the council hall fuming like a beast on rampage. My rage didn’t give me the luxury of caring about the stares that were burning into my back as I stormed away. My heart was pounding so loudly that it drowned out the world around me. My palms were cold, clammy and I didn’t even realize I was shaking until I reached the end of the hallway.Xavier ordered it; that was the only thing that kept repla

Seventeen

Crystal’s POVThe moment I stepped into the slave quarters, the air changed. It was heavier here and thick with the smell of damp stone, and sweat. As I walked through the corridor, all eyes turned to me. I could feel their sharp, assessing and cruel stares even before I looked up. Thanks to a woman with gray hair that stopped me, I was going to keep walking as I didn't know where I was going. Her presence demanded respect or rather, obedience.“You must be the new slave I was informed of,” she said, her tone flat. It was clear she knew me before now but chose to feign ignorance. “Crystal,” I said, trying to sound calm.She didn’t act like I had spoken to her. Instead, her eyes moved from my face to my hands and then to my feet. It was as if she was inspecting a broken piece of furniture. “Crystal,” she repeated, tasting the name like it was bitter. “You’re the King’s… former favorite, I heard.”I didn’t answer but she didn't mind, she continued her welcome speech. “Names don’t

Eighteen

Crystal’s POVThe clang of metal against stone echoed around the kitchen as pots and trays were passed from hand to hand. The air was thick with steam and the scent of roasted meat, herbs, and smoke.While shuttling around as I performed my duty, I kept my head low, pretending the rhythm of my work was enough to drown out the voices around me but it wasn’t.They were always whispering and sneering.The moment I was moved to the slave quarters, the news had spread faster than wildfire. The King’s pet had fallen from grace, and the staff wasted no time reminding me of it.“Careful with that tray, Luna,” one of the cooks drawled with fake sweetness, putting extra weight on the title. “You wouldn’t want to get your hands dirty.” Another added and that instant, laughter erupted in the room. I ignored them, wiping the sweat off my brow as I scrubbed a massive pot. My back was aching from hours of standing, but I didn’t stop. If there was one thing I had learned in this place, it was tha

PREV

NEXT

I-scan ang code para mabasa sa App

DMCA.com Protection Status