All Chapters of Alpha's Cursed Bride: Chapter 21

‎The clearing’s silence lingered as we left the ancient stones behind, the First Lycan’s words echoing in my mind: *Embrace all you are.* The forest path back to Moonshadow felt heavier now, the air thick with the promise of more battles, more darkness drawn to my blood. My hand rested on my stomach, the flutter of my child steady, a quiet strength that grounded me. I was Lycan, a mother, a healer, and the weight of my power—its light, its danger—was mine to carry. Rex walked beside me, his red eyes vigilant, his hand warm in mine, the bond between us pulsing, a lifeline through the uncertainty.‎‎The pack moved with us, Moonshadow and Ironclaw allies together, their steps steady, their voices low but strong. They’d seen me stop the dark wolves, felt the light of my blood, and their trust wrapped around me like a shield, even as fear gnawed at my heart. The First Lycan’s warning was clear—my power, my child’s power, would draw enemies, and I wasn’t sure I was ready for what came next