All Chapters of The Alpha's Ice Mate: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

The first thing I saw when my eyes finally fluttered open was light ,soft, golden light pouring through the window. My body ached, my head felt heavy, but the moment I turned to the side and saw him, all the pain faded for a second. Zack was there, sitting by my side, his fingers laced through mine. His eyes were red like he hadn’t slept in days, and when he saw me move, his whole face lit up. “Fiona?” His voice cracked slightly. “You’re awake.” A weak smile tugged at my lips. “I… think so,” I whispered hoarsely. “Did I… sleep through a century or something?” He chuckled softly, brushing a stray strand of hair from my face. “Feels like it. You scared me half to death, you know that?” I tried to sit up, but he gently pressed me back. “Easy,” he said. “The doctor said you need rest.” That’s when I noticed Lily and Stella standing at the other side of the bed, their eyes watery but smiling. “Welcome back, sleepyhead,” Lily teased, though her voice shook a little. I looked ar

Training had become my life these past few weeks. Between Elena’s intense lessons and William’s combat drills, my body barely got any rest. But the progress was undeniable. I could now summon and control energy without trembling, and when I channeled my wolf,Nyx,her presence felt steadier, stronger.Granny’s book helped too. The more I read, the more I understood what being an Ancient Wolf truly meant. We exist to restore balance between realms. That line stayed with me. Maybe that was why fate brought me here,to fix what had been broken long before I was born.Elena’s voice broke my thoughts. “You’re doing better than I expected, child,” she said with a small smile, her silver hair shimmering under the candlelight. “But don’t let pride dull your focus. The moment you do, your power will consume you instead of obeying you.”I nodded, wiping the sweat from my forehead. “I know, Elena. I just… wish I could ask my mother how she did it. There’s so much I still don’t understand.”Her eyes

The next day, I called the pack line. No one answered. I tried again… still nothing. My chest tightened a little. They never ignored my calls before. Maybe the signal was bad, I told myself, but deep down, something felt wrong.By dinner time, I was still distracted. Everyone was gathered at the table, laughing and chatting, but my mind was miles away.Rosaline noticed first. “You’ve barely touched your food,” she said, looking at me from across the table. “Something wrong?”I forced a small smile. “No, I’m fine. Just tired, I guess.”Luna Clarissa tilted her head, eyeing me. “You sure? You’ve been acting strange all evening.”“I just… tried calling home,” I said softly, lowering my gaze. “No one’s picking up. It’s probably nothing, but it’s weird.”Alpha tristian reached out gently. “Maybe they’re just busy, dear. You know how pack duties can get.”“Yeah,” I said, poking at my food. “I guessyou’re right.”But even as I tried to smile, the uneasy feeling wouldn’t leave. The silence o

By the time we reached the pack house, my legs were trembling, my breathing uneven. My clothes were torn and covered in dirt from the struggle. Roseline was by my side, still shaken but trying her best to stay calm. As soon as we stepped into the Alpha’s mansion, her parents—Alpha Tristian and Luna Clarissa—rushed toward us.“What happened?” Alpha Tristian demanded, his deep voice echoing through the hall.Roseline swallowed hard, still catching herbreath. “It was a witch, father. She attacked us near the southern border. Her magic was… dark. She wasn’t one of ours. I swear it.”Luna Clarissa’s face paled. “Are you sure, child? There hasn’t been a forbidden witch within our borders in years.”“I’m sure,” I said quietly, stepping forward. “She had a tattoo—right here.” I traced the spot on my arm where I’d seen it. “It glowed when she used her magic. A sigil of the Forbidden Arts.”The room went silent. Alpha Tristian’s expression darkened as he clenched his fists. “Those who bear tha

Sleep didn’t come easy these days. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Maya’s face — her laugh, her warmth, the look she gave me when she trusted me completely.Now that look haunted me.I sat up in bed, running a hand through my hair. I have to accept this… the child is innocent. That’s what I kept telling myself.But deep down, the fear ate at me — what if Maya leaves me when she finds out? I wouldn’t blame her. I was the one who failed.That evening, my parents called me into their study. My father sat behind his desk, expression calm but heavy. My mother stood by the window, her arms crossed.“Liam,” my father began, “we’ve thought about everything… and we’ve decided to accept the child.”I swallowed hard. “You mean—”“Yes,” my mother interrupted gently, “Lia will stay here. The baby is part of this pack, and it’s our duty to protect it.”I sighed, leaning back in the chair. “I understand, but… what about Maya? She’s coming back soon. How do I explain all this to her?”My father ga