All Chapters of The Alpha Banished Mate : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

The moment I left Jason’s room, my chest felt too tight.I could not breathe in that house.I could not breathe around him.So I walked outside.It was late.The sky was dark and soft.The moon was bright but gentle.The wind touched my face like cold fingers.I walked until I reached the garden wall at the back of the mansion.There was a small bench there.I sat on it, pulled my knees to my chest, and let myself cry.I cried in a quiet way.I cried like someone who was tired of begging life to be kind.My tears kept coming, and I wiped them again and again.“Why does my heart hurt so much?” I whispered.I thought about the kiss Jason gave me.About how warm it felt.About how safe I felt in his arms… for one small moment.And about how he pushed me away after.It broke me in a place I did not even know I had.“Why does he do this to me… why…” I whispered again.I hugged myself tighter.My hands were shaking.My chest was shaking too.I did not hear footsteps at first.I was too lost

The door creaked open slowly, the sound soft but sharp enough to make my heart jump. I froze where I stood. My breath caught in my throat. I did not know who I expected to see—Leon, Jason, or maybe both of them at once.But it was Alpha Leon standing there, tall and cold, his eyes dark like he had been holding back anger since forever. He did not shout. He did not even raise his voice. But the quiet look on his face made my skin feel tight and hot.“Aria,” he said, his tone low, “come inside. Now.”I wanted to fight back. I wanted to say I was tired of being ordered around. But my legs moved on their own. I stepped into the room slowly, like a scared child walking into a storm.Jason followed behind me. I felt his presence like a warm shield at my back, but even his closeness could not calm the fear twisting inside my chest.Leon closed the door behind us with a soft thud.The silence that followed was heavy. Too heavy.He turned to face me fully.“Why were you outside?” he asked.His

My whole body felt heavy when I woke up that morning. Maybe it was because tomorrow was my birthday… or because tomorrow was also the Red Moon Night. of course it had been 10 days since Jason left with all his warrior's and soldiers and I kind of missed him even though he was just playing with my feelings but part of me thinks he has a reason.The night everyone kept whispering about. The night that made my stomach twist with fear.I tried to push the thoughts away as I worked in the palace halls, carrying baskets and folding sheets. The servants were rushing everywhere, preparing for the ritual. I didn’t want to think about it. I didn’t want to remember the promise I made to Alpha Leon.As usual, Elena and Mia were waiting for me.“Look at her,” Elena said loudly, pretending not to see me. “The birthday girl who thinks she’s special.”Mia laughed. “Special? She can’t even hold a tray without shaking.”I kept my head down. I didn’t want trouble today. But their voices followed me like

I froze when Leon’s words hit me.“There’s one more thing I didn’t tell you, Aria.”My chest tightened, and my stomach flipped.“What… what is it?” I asked, my voice shaking.He stepped closer, calm and steady, like he was used to people trembling around him.He looked at me with a strange softness, and I didn’t know what to make of it.“It’s about the red moon,” he said. “And about you.”I swallowed hard. My hands trembled at my sides.“What about me?”“Your power… it is rare,” he said quietly. “And it may wake before the ritual begins.”I frowned. “Wake? What do you mean?”Leon looked down for a moment, then back at me.“You may feel heat inside your body. Strong heat. Like fire. It may burn… it may hurt… but it is not dangerous if you stay calm.”I took a step back. My eyes widened.“Burn… hurt? I don’t understand. Why would my body burn?”He sighed softly, like explaining something delicate.“It is part of you. Your blood, your heart, your spirit—they respond to the red moon. It i

"Go away, Jason," I said softly. "You’re the last person I want to see right now." "That’s rude," Jason said, smiling faintly. "You didn’t invite me to your birthday, Aria." "Well, it’s a good thing I remember the day I was cursed—which, by the way, is the day you were born. And you should be more polite to your visitors." "No," I said, frowning. "I should be more polite to invited visitors." "So, how has Alpha Leon been treating you?" he asked, slowly touching my hair. "Just say the word and I’ll burn this place to the ground. You’re the only one keeping me from doing it." "I’m fine, Jason. There’ll be no burning today, and the only problem is you being here. So go away," I said as I turned to walk away. "You can’t leave now—you haven’t even seen my gift," Jason said, pulling out two boxes. "When will you stop dragging me into this, Jason?" I asked out of frustration. "Maybe after you see my gift." "Fine," I sighed. "Give me the gift, then leave." "No," he said boldly. "It’