All Chapters of The Alpha King's Shadow: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Aurek's first sensation was a stark quietude.Not total hush, which never existed, but a newfound stillness he'd experienced before. The ever-present tension that clouded his mind, the menacing undercurrent beneath his very being, that ever-simmering potential for chaos awaiting the slightest excuse—it lingered.Only, it was contained and managed.Chosen even.He blinked open his eyes to a world of powdered stone and splintered rays of light. The grand hall that held the Gate now lay in ruins—collapsed structures, burned symbols etched into lifeless stone, the air vibrating with phantom echoes of what had once been forcibly extracted.Selene was there, kneeling beside him.Her hands trembled as she checked him over—his pulse, his breathing, searching the lines of his face. Blood streaked her hairline, painting a smudge across her cheek. The markings that once crawled beneath her skin had vanished, leaving faint silver scars—silent as the moon's glow."You're awake," she breathed, her

The quiet didn’t rush in; it seeped slowly, creating an unnerving stillness. It wasn’t the peaceful hush of victory, where cheers filled the air and banners waved in celebration. Instead, it felt like the world was holding its breath after something important had broken, twisting into an unfamiliar shape. The palace, once a symbol of power, now felt like a body trying to adapt, struggling to breathe with damaged lungs. Aurek stood at the balcony overlooking the city, restless and alert. He didn’t sink tiredly into a chair or collapse onto a soft couch. Instead, he gripped the stone railing, which still gave off a faint warmth, a ghostly echo of the runes Veyra had tried so hard to revive. Dawn crept tentatively across the sky, painting it with weak strokes of light. Selene watched him from a respectful distance. He hadn’t spoken since the last of the guards had left the courtyard. No exclamation, no sigh—nothing. The once steady hum, which had felt like a reliable source of energy,

The dust hadn't even settled when reality hit the city. It wasn't a clean break, more like a gasp. A long, shuddering exhale, like someone hit by a truck realizing the painkillers have worn off—fight or flight. Selene found herself awake way before sunrise, out on the beat-up balcony that looked over the ruins of the forum. The stone was almost hot under her hands, leftovers from the magic that had once held them all captive. Her muscles ached something fierce. It wasn't the kind of ache from getting hurt, more like her body remembering every single thing that happened, refusing to let her escape the horror even in dreams.She sat up slowly, listening to the city breathe.The scars on her arms were quiet. Spooky quiet.That was more terrifying than all the pain put together.For what felt like forever, those scars had been like a second heartbeat, buzzing, whispering secrets, and reacting to the flow of magic around her. Now? They felt like cold coals under her skin; no longer pushing

The curtain of night didn't just drop; it was more like dye spreading in water. First, the air got a little crisper, sneaking in like a draft under the door. Then, shadows deepened in the corners of buildings, blurring the lines. And finally, the vibrant colors of the day began to fade, replaced by softer shades of twilight.From her perch on the balcony, Selene watched it all, her arms crossed. She listened as the city, still scarred and anxious, slowly learned to relax its shoulders, to find a rhythm of rest that wasn’t dictated by fear. Down below, the small fires people used for cooking or warmth flickered like dying embers. The sounds of chatter faded as folks retreated indoors. Doors closed, but without the heavy clang of bolts, a sign of trust cautiously re-emerging.This could easily feel like the end of something, a chapter closing. But it didn’t. Not exactly.Aurek appeared, carrying two mugs filled with something that smelled sharp and earthy, like roots and dark spices. He

The chamber gave them no grand farewell.One second, the stone walls still reeked of burnt magic and old dust. Then, bam, the air shifted—cooler, crisper, filled with the faint sounds of a world that had almost blinked out of existence. The passage opened where the abyss had sealed itself away. It didn't crumble, didn't fight back, almost as if the place was relieved to be done with them.Selene was first to step through.It wasn't about strength but about stubbornness. She refused to be carried.Her boots crunched on the uneven ground, and Aurek kept his eyes glued to her every step, as if each one might be her last. She didn't bother looking back to see if he was following. She didn't have to. Their bond might be frayed, but some things you just know.They found themselves on a high ledge overlooking a valley.Morning was here.Sunlight spilled across ruined hills, shattered towers, and fields scarred by battles that already felt like ancient history. Wisps of smoke still curled up