All Chapters of The Alpha's Forgotten Mate: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Aeliana's POV"It means she felt guilty and tried to fix her mistakes at the last possible moment. That's not redemption; that's self-preservation." Liora looked back at Marcus. "You're not seriously considering accepting this mate bond, are you?""I don't know what I'm doing," Marcus admitted. "I can barely think straight with the bond pulling at me constantly. All I know is that Caelan's declared her under his protection, and I have to figure out how to deal with that.""Caelan's protecting her?" Liora's voice rose. "Why would he do that?""Because she has information about Annalise's larger plans," I explained. "The witch isn't working alone. She has allies in other packs, and she's planning something much bigger than sixteen kidnapped children. Something that could threaten hundreds of wolves."Liora was quiet, processing this. I could see the conflict on her face—her protective instincts warring with the practical reality that Vera might be useful."So we're keeping her alive beca

Aeliana's POV Yes. Exactly like that."We moved together, hands exploring and mouths hungry, our world narrowing to just skin and heat and desperate need. Every touch felt electric, every kiss addictive. I'd nearly lost him, and now I couldn't get close enough, couldn't touch him enough to satisfy the ache."I thought about this," he murmured against my neck. "In that lodge, fighting Annalise. I thought about getting back to you, touching you again, making you mine.""I am yours; I am your mate." I dug my nails into his back. "Always have been."He groaned and kissed me harder, deeper, until I was drowning in him.His hand finally found where I needed him most, tracing the slick heat of my core, and I gasped, pleasure sparking

Caelan'sPOV "Four Alphas plus their entourages arriving today," I said. "And approximately thirteen families for the children. How fast can we be ready?" "Guest quarters will be ready in two hours. I will assign that to Elena. The medical team is already prepped. Security at every entry point." Marcus checked his list. "The Alphas will want private meeting space. Should I prepare the council room?" "Yes. And double the guards on Vera. When these Alphas find out we're keeping her alive, things will get ugly." Something flashed in Marcus's eyes—fear or protectiveness, I couldn't tell. "She stays in the east wing?" "Under guard, no visitors are allowed without my explicit permission. Not even other Alphas." "Understood." By midday, they'd all arrived. Alpha Thomas came with two families and his Beta. The reunions happened quickly—parents seeing their children alive, tears and relief mixing with anger at what had been done to them. Peter's father held his son and didn't speak for

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aeliana's POVI jolt awake with a gasp so sharp it cuts my throat. My heart slams against my ribs, wild and painful. The room feels too small, too dark. For a moment I don't know where I am... I don't know if I'm still running, still lost in that forest, still ten years old and terrified.Then I hear his voice."Aeliana."Caelan's hands are on my shoulders, firm but gentle, grounding me. His face hovers above mine, creased with worry, eyes burning gold in the dim light. "Hey. Look at me. You're safe. You're here."The words sink in slowly, pushing through water. My breath comes out uneven, trembling. I'm shaking, the sheets tangled around my legs, skin slick with cold sweat."It was just a dream," I whisper, though my voice doesn't sound like mine.He brushes his thumb across my cheek, watching me like I might vanish. "You were thrashing. Calling out to someone."The memo

Aeliana's POV Once again, I am pulled into darkness This time around, the vision feels different and familiar at the same time. I am back in the same room again, but I’m alone this time. The woman is gone. I’m crying, shaking, while clutching the cold metal object against my chest like it’s the only thing holding me together. My breath keeps coming in short, broken gasps. The door crashed open, and I could hear the sound of heavy boots and the voices of people... they were the same ones from the forest. “There she is!” “Don’t let her escape!” My heart slams against my ribs. I stumble back, choking on air, and the metal in my hands burns; it's hot enough to sear through my skin and leave a mark. Before I can drop it, a burst of light explodes outward. It’s blinding, wild, and alive. The men stagger, shouting, covering their eyes; soon they all begin to scream. I took off running again; that seems to be what I do very well lately. “Aeliana, look at me.” The voice cuts through t