Semua Bab His Bloodstained Bride : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Alessio’s Pov She walked right up to me like she owned the fucking room.“Hey, boo,” she said, smirking.I narrowed my eyes. My voice was quiet, but cold enough to cut steel.“What the fuck are you wearing?”She blinked innocently. “What do you mean? Don’t I look nice?”Then she spun around slowly, putting the damn dress on full display.She was doing it on purpose. Testing me. Poking my wolf. My wolf, fang, was unnecessarily quiet for the past few days.“I’m not asking,” I said flatly. “You’re going back to the mansion to change.”She scoffed. “You don’t tell me what to do.”Then she walked off.I didn’t stop her. I didn’t follow her either.I just watched her move across the floor like chaos in heels. She grabbed a glass of wine and downed it in one go. The room kept looking, but no one approached her. They wouldn’t dare. They feared me too much.The music played on. Laughter resumed. She moved from one group to another, talking, smirking, laughing like none of this was a big deal.

Raven’s PovAs I stepped out of Alessio’s room, my heart was pounding so fast I thought it might burst out of my chest. My palms were damp, my throat tight, and I hated every bit of it.Three years. It’s been three damn years since I let anyone kiss me. And even then, I never let them near my lips. Just the cheeks—barely. And now, out of nowhere, that arrogant Alpha and I had kissed. Or maybe I kissed him. Or maybe we both just… I don’t even know.And that was the problem.I don’t like not knowing.My wolf hadn’t spoken to me in a while. She only when I’m in real, serious danger. I needed her. I needed someone to talk to. But even my connection to Elsie had gone cold.All I had now was this hollow feeling sitting in my chest and this messed-up memory of that kiss.I turned sharply and made my way back to the guest wing. No way I was going back to the Hall of Vedict. Let them “ethic” themselves into a corner for all I cared. I needed to breathe. I needed space. I needed to hit somethin

Raven’s PovAlessio carried me into the mansion, and I didn’t say a word. I was done struggling. What was the point? I couldn’t even move, let alone walk out with whatever pride I had left. So I just held on to him and stayed quiet.When he reached my room, Diego was there too, standing by the door like he was waiting for a good show.“I didn’t ask you to carry me,” I snapped, the second my back touched the bed. “You just wanted to act like a man. I’m strong.”Alessio raised a brow. “Do you find it so hard to say thank you, or is there something else wrong with you?”I stared at him, biting the inside of my cheek. I didn’t answer. He turned to leave, and just before he reached the door, I mumbled, “Thanks.”He paused. “You’re not going to heal in time,” he said. “But if you can’t wait... you know, you’re half-wolf.”“You don’t have to remind me,” I said, my voice sharp. “I’m not deaf.”“I’ll call the healer for you.”“I don’t need a healer,” I snapped. “I’ll heal myself. I’m strong.”

Raven’s PovIt’s been days. I’ve been living life as normal—no killing, no hunting, nothing. Even though I want to. I crave it. The itch in my chest has been growing every day. But I promised Alex I would stop for a little while, so I’m holding back. For now. Just for a few more days, then I’ll go back to what I do best.I was at the bar today. Business was going fine. My workers were doing what they were supposed to do. Elsie was helping out like always. Alex was away with his Alpha and his pack. I sat at the corner table, just scrolling through my phone, trying to distract myself from my thoughts.A news headline popped up—about a politician’s son. A molester. The public was fighting hard to get him punished, but of course, his influence was stronger. People were saying it was fake. Politicians were ignoring the case. Brushing it under the carpet like it was nothing. Like that poor girl meant nothing.Then I saw the video. A girl, not even older than thirteen, crying. She could bare

Raven’s PovI narrowed my eyes at him. “Wow, so this is how you offer help? Like I’m some poor little stray you picked up on the street?”Alessio raised a brow, arms crossed. “I offered you a room, not my soul.”I scoffed. “Alessio, I’ll figure it out for myself. I don’t need your help.”“Okay,” he said simply.I blinked. “Okay?”He nodded once. “Okay.”I stared at him, waiting for him to say more. Something like “no, stay,” or “it’s too dangerous,” or even a growl. But no, he just turned like it didn’t matter.“I have to go,” I said sharply. “Take me out. I’ll figure something out.”“Alright,” he said. “Let’s go.”I followed him stiffly, confused and more annoyed by how indifferent he was acting. My emotions were all over the place, and honestly, I didn’t even know what the hell I was doing.“Wait,” I said, stopping in my tracks.He turned back. “Yes?”I exhaled. “I’ll... I’ll spend the night here. If you don’t mind.”Alessio took a step closer. I could feel the heat radiating off hi