Semua Bab Two Alphas. Two Betas. One Mate.: Bab 21 - Bab 30

“You are coming with me,” Cassian said coldly.I didn’t move. My knees hit the ground as I clutched Leon’s and Kael’s bodies. Their skin felt cold, their breathing almost gone. My chest tightened. “No, no, please… stay with me,” I whispered, shaking them both. “You can’t leave me. You promised.”Cassian laughed quietly behind me. “You’re wasting your time. They’re already…”“Shut up!” I snapped, my voice breaking. My hands trembled as I touched their faces, my tears falling fast. “Leon… Kael… please.”Nothing. Just silence.Then I felt something twist inside me — pain, anger, grief. Everything at once. I stood up slowly, my eyes fixed on Cassian. “I’ll kill you myself.”He tilted his head and smiled like I’d said something amusing. “You? Kill me?”I didn’t answer. I just started walking toward him. Every step I took, I felt energy building inside me.Behind me, I heard Zane and Ethan’s footsteps rushing closer. “Elena, wait...” Ethan started, but Cassian didn’t let him finish.Wi

I couldn’t breathe.My chest burned like someone was squeezing all the air out of me. I tried to call out but only a weak gasp left my lips. Then suddenly, I felt arms wrap around me.“Lena…” Kael’s voice cracked near my ear.The pressure in my chest eased a little. His grip was tight like he was afraid I’d slip away again. My trembling hands clutched his shirt as I struggled to catch my breath.“Kael…” I whispered, tears spilling down my face. “I’m so sorry… I should have told you everything… I was scared… I thought…”He cut me off by pressing his lips against mine. It wasn’t rough. It was desperate, shaky and full of relief. My heart pounded against his chest. When he pulled away, his hand lingered on my cheek, his thumb brushing away my tears.“Do you know how scared I was when I didn’t see you there?” His voice shook. “I didn’t care about dying, Lena. I just didn’t know if you were safe. I’m sorry. I promised I’d protect you.”I hugged him again, burying my face in his neck. “It

I slammed the door shut, breathing hard. My heart was pounding so loud I could hear it.Slowly, I opened the door again, just a small gap. Nothing. No shadow. No Cassian.“Get it together, Elena,” I whispered. “You’re tired. That’s all.”I shut the door again, leaned against it, and looked down at my palm. The cut was still there. Still red. It should’ve healed by now.Maybe I just need rest.I lay down, closed my eyes, and drifted off.The dream hit fast.“Leon, I…”“Shut up…I won't have a low Omega like you as my mate…”Maya’s laughter. The rogues’ filthy voices. Cassian’s slap. His whisper,“I’ll kill you myself.”I jerked awake, gasping, my chest rising and falling rapidly. Sweat clung to my skin.Tears spilled quietly before I even noticed. I wiped them fast. “It’s just a dream. It’s over.”I went to the sink, splashed water on my face. I looked like hell. But I felt lighter after a while.Then I remembered Kael. He must be awake now.I left my room and went to his chambers, but

“You’re really as beautiful as they say.”His voice was so deep and smooth and it sent shivers down my spine.I quickly bowed my head slightly. “It’s… it’s an honor to meet you, Alpha Darius.”“The honor’s mine.” His lips curved faintly.“I’ve heard a lot about you, Elena. The girl who healed a dying Alpha without even touching him. They said your power could awaken the dead.”I swallowed hard, forcing a polite smile. “Those are just exaggerated stories. I’m not that powerful.”“Maybe,” he said, taking one slow step closer. “But rumors… They always have a seed of truth. I’d like to see that truth myself one day.”My heart kicked once in my chest. “I’m afraid I’m still recovering. My powers haven’t fully stabilized.”Darius’s gaze didn’t waver. “Then perhaps, when they do, you’ll let me witness them.”He smiled softly again but there was something in it that made my throat tighten. “See you at the Silver Veil Ball tomorrow, Elena.”Before I could respond, he turned and walked away. I

“You had no right to kill him!”Kael didn’t even flinch. He stood near the window of his chamber, shirtless, a towel hanging loosely around his neck. The morning light brushed his skin, but he looked completely unbothered.“Elena, you’re shouting again,” he said calmly, almost amused.“Of course I’m shouting! You murdered him in front of everyone! That was so irrational, Kael. You can’t keep acting like…”“He touched you, Elena!” he suddenly yelled.I froze. My lips parted but no sound came out.Kael turned around, eyes burning. “He placed his damn hands on you. You think I’ll stand there and watch that?” He started walking toward me, slow, steady, his jaw tight. “I can’t handle that. I’ll kill anyone who tries to touch you that way again. I’ll tear their throats out myself.”“Kael, stop…”He stopped right in front of me, just inches away. His voice dropped low. “You are mine, Elena. And I’ll let the whole damn pack know that.”“I’m not yours,” I cut him off, voice trembling. “I