บททั้งหมดของ The Alpha King's Chosen : บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

Aria’s POVI stepped out of my room with my training clothes already on and tied my hair back while I walked. I had a group to train and no time to worry about anything else.The path to the training ground was already busy. The new trainees moved around in small clusters. Some of them talked too much, some kept their eyes low like they did not want to be noticed. The mentors stood together in a line so I moved to join them.Master Callen stood in front of all of us. His hands were behind his back in that calm way of his.“You all will guide the new trainees through their first forest practice,” he said. “You will show them what you learned and how to move through the trees. This is not only for their benefit. It helps you understand your own skills better. You may move.”We broke into our groups. The trainees spread out to stand with whoever they were assigned to. My ten boys stood in a crooked line beside me. One of them looked half awake. Another kicked at the ground like he wanted

Lucian’s POVI knew something was wrong the moment Ronan stopped speaking. His voice cut off like something held it in his throat. He stood in the doorway without moving. His eyes were fixed on the group of boys running across the training yard. They were pushing themselves so hard that their legs shook under them. Their faces were pale in a way that made my stomach tighten.I did not wait for an explanation. I pushed past Ronan before they even reached us.“What happened?” My voice came out sharper than I planned. It sounded like someone else spoke through me.The boys skidded to a stop in front of me. One of them tried to talk but the words caught in his throat. His chest heaved fast. His hands shook like they had no strength in them.“Say it,” I said. The words scraped out of me.His mouth opened once then closed again. He swallowed hard.“Your Majesty.. Aria,” he finally managed. Her name alone made something cold grip the inside of my ribs.“Rogues and hunters,” he said with a tr

Aria’s POVPain pulled me awake.A low groan slipped out of my mouth before I could stop it. My head felt like someone had hit it with a hammer. I tried lifting my head a little but the movement sent a sharp throb down my neck, so I let it sink back into the pillow. My throat hurt when I swallowed. Each breath felt heavy, and my chest ached like I had been crushed.I forced my eyes open a little. They burned and felt thick and heavy, stubbornly refusing to focus. My vision blurred, and slowly the shapes around me began to take form. A white ceiling. A wide room that screamed of luxury. This was not the academy.Where am I?I tried turning my head, and pain shot down my neck like fire again. Each shallow breath made my ribs ache, forcing me to freeze mid-motion. I tried moving my fingers, but they were too weak. The tiny motion sent a sharp sting up my arm. Another groan escaped me, soft and unsteady.I stayed still, waiting for the ache to fade. My mind was foggy, broken and fragmente

Lucian's POV I walked down the long hall, trying to clear my mind. The sound of Aria's labored breathing still lingered in my ears, and the image of her fear-stricken eyes haunted me. I could still feel her grip on my shirt, her tiny hands clutching me as if I was her only lifeline. The stain on my shirt, a reminder of her tears, tugged at my heart.I pushed aside my thoughts and made my way to the balcony in the hallway. The cool night air was a welcome respite from the turmoil brewing inside me. I felt a presence beside me and didn't need to turn to know it was Ronan. The silence between us was comforting, a testament to our years of friendship."How is she?" Ronan asked, his voice low and gentle."She will get better," I replied, my voice firm. "She will stay here until I'm satisfied she's fine."Ronan raised an eyebrow. "Have you told her she would stay here?"I didn't respond, and Ronan's eyes narrowed. "You didn't, did you?" he asked again.I smirked, a small smile playing on m

Lucian’s POVI sat in my office chair observing the seer, noticing the way she was hesitant. The longer she stayed quiet, the more I saw the thoughts flickering in her eyes. She kept her hands folded in her lap, but her fingers twitched now and then, betraying her unease. I gave her some minutes to settle her thoughts before she spoke again.“If I may ask, your majesty, why do you think I know anything about her?” she asked.I scoffed silently. Her voice sounded too careful. “You want to know? Fine, what was the meaning behind your reaction earlier? When I mentioned her name?” I asked.She tried masking her face, but it failed badly. Her eyes dropped for a moment like she regretted letting that slip.“You haven’t been to the academy for long, I know that, but from what I can gather, your last visit was at the trials. The seer test precisely. Now, tell me, what have you gathered about her?” I asked.She looked surprised that I could figure this out at once. The shock in her expression