All Chapters of MATED TO THE ENEMY ALPHA: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Do I smell Jealousy

Draven Winter Ember means a lot to me.The fire. The laughter. The rituals meant to remind wolves they are more than teeth and territory.I liked it.I host it.To let my people feel happiness.But tonight my attention was elsewhere. The trouser curves along her hips. Her long sleeves dress cling to her arms, and I can see how her waist dips at the back.Her red hair is loose.I should not notice these things.But I notice everything.When Zuri leans in to talk I nod where appropriate but my eyes when on Elara. I see how she pretends not to look at me.But she fails and Sia notices first. Of course she does. I roll my eyes as I see her coming towards me later on. Zuri had finally left me for a while. Sia and I grew up together so it means nothing can escape her. She stepped close to me and murmured under her breath, “You’ve been staring.”“I’m observing the pack.”“No,you’re observing just one member in particular.”My jaw tightens and I frown. I looked at Elara. She followed my l

Fire Under Skin

Elara“I don’t believe you.” I said.I needed to leave. I needed to drop this but the words left my mouth before pride could stop them.Draven’s expression changes instantly.“You do not believe,” he repeats slowly, “that I poured out a cup of bitterroot I never had intentions to drink?”“Seeing as you enjoy letting her hang from your arm. No, I don’t.”His gaze sharpened and then he smirks, “The same way you enjoyed letting Aerin circle you.”The bond snaps hot. I see just a flash of it in his eyes.“That is not the same.”“Is it not?” He stepped closer until I could feel his body heat. He was too close and my body and wolf welcomed his scent.“You watched us all night,” he continues, voice low. “Then you proceeded to search my chambers, smell the cups and assume.”“It’s no big deal. I was just curious about the herb, that’s all. After all, it has always been a thing between you both!”“And that bothers you.”It wasn’t a question. It sounded like an accusation wrapped in amusement. H

Distance And Weird Feelings

ElaraDays passed. Draven avoids me. He doesn’t exactly look at me when speaking. His responses were closed end. Clipped.“Yes.”“No.”“As you wish.”"Okay."It was deliberate and I felt embarrassed as Zuri had seen that altercation between us. She openly laughed at me whenever she saw me.It felt punishing.I approached him in the Alpha’s court. Kael sees me first. Then taps him. The moment he raises his head he averted his eyes.“What is it?” He asked.I hadn’t even fully stood in front of him.Kael, who must have sensed his tone said, “I’ll excuse myself.”“We’re not done.” Kael nods slightly.“Uhm, I need to talk to you about something. A favor actually,” I said.His hands paused. “What?”His tone feigns irritation.Was he irritated by me?He probably was. That’s why I needed this favor.“I want to go with Lior to Thornshade just for a few days,” I said.Kael’s gaze immediately locks on mine and for the first time since that day, Draven finally looks at me.My chest felt tight.

Maria’s Shop

ElaraThe morning of the mating festival begins. My wolf was in heat and so was I. I never realized it was this bad because I had always suppressed it with those suppressants herbs but this is torture and Sia said no cheating.Even if I wanted to cheat, I couldn’t. Astra’s gone. They said she’s never around for the mating festival.This is torture and all morning, Draven’s scent has been hijacking me especially when he came to get Lior which was a little surprising because after I had stupidly licked him and he’d been actively avoiding me, he hadn’t come to get by himself rather he’d been sending Lior’s nursemaid to get him.I flashbacked to how fast I handed Lior to him before I do something irreversibly stupid like and more shameful like kissing him and watch him get disgusted by me.“Get a fucking grip,” I said to myself. I need to go get my son.The training grounds were being prepared for the sparring match. I could feel as anticipation hums through the entire courtyard. Wolves m

Sparring Matches

ElaraAbout three hours later, the training grounds were packed. The sparring ritual was about to commence.I’m excited. This doesn’t happen in Thornshade and Draven has Lior. Kael told me everything Draven’s wearing tonight so is Lior in baby size.Oh! My son was going to look adorable.As the horns went off, Sia and I dashed to the grounds for a better viewing spot.“This is nauseating,” I said, pretending to want to throw up at the sight of mated wolves literally wanting to tear each other's clothes or rip their faces about.“You’re just jealous,” Sia said, chuckling.It was impossible not to notice which wolves are mated. Their bodies gravitate toward each other, touches lingered for some not doing public display of affection.But I also noticed unmated wolves. They circle, kind of restless for some, most worked a whole lot today probably seeking distraction.The horns had been blown, the Alpha is meant to begin but we’re still waiting.Kael steps forward instead, “Alpha Draven is

Edge Of Control

DravenI stared at the red and black pulsing veins at my back. It’s spread around the upper part of my entire back. I delayed leaving my chambers as the sparring match had begun. “Draven, where are you?” Kael said using the mindlink. “Carry on, I’ll be out in a few.” I replied.“Okay,” he said.The mark burned slowly across my back. My fists tightened as I remembered the hollowed vale piercing me when Elara pulled me out. I smashed the mirror and instantly I heard Lior crying. I slowly drop my hand. I took in deep breaths. Then I went to pick him up and instantly his scent filled me, pulling me back from the edge for the first time since last night.As we got dressed I hoped Astra would bring answers. She’s always been absent for every mating festival after her husband died. I never asked and I never sought her out but this time I knew where she was.She had gone searching for answers and preferably a cure for me. I didn’t want anyone knowing he hollowed vale cursed magic followed

Over The Edge

ElaraThe night of the Mating Festival arrived dressed in silver and warmth. Music echoed through Ironfang’s clearing, drums beating. I looked up and saw that in a few days it'll be a full moon. Outside, lanterns floated above us, I sniffed the air—wolfsbane and moonpetal vines. The scent of roasted meat, wine, and wild magic filled the air.And I was wearing a white dress.I stand in front of the mirror, I was in awe of myself.Elysia had outdone herself. Just like she did with my sparring clothes earlier but this… this was divine.The silk-soft dress clung to my skin, skimming over my waist before cascading down into a long, fluid sweep that brushes the floor. The straps are thin, delicate, and the neckline dips just enough to remind anyone that I am aware of my beauty. The back dipped low, exposing the delicate line of my spine. And the slit?Ooh!!High. Unapologetic. A single bold line slicing up my thigh—bold and elegant— revealing my smooth skin every time I take a step.“You’re

When The Alpha Breaks

ElaraHe froze.His lips hovered a breath away from my neck as his body went rigid.His nostrils flared.“What is that?” he asked quietly, sniffing me.I blinked. “What?”His jaw tightened as he raised his head, “You smell like him.”Confusion flickered through me. “I don’t under—““You smell… like Aerin,” he growled.I stepped back. Where was all this coming from?He roughly ran his hand through his hair and tried to sniff me again but stopped midway and pulled his robe.“Draven… are you okay?” I asked, instinctively moving closer to him.“Why do you fucking smell like him?” He asked, raging.“Aerin only touched Lior—”I tried explaining but it was too late as his eyes snapped to mine. His eyes were supposed to turn amber when his wolf pushed forward but they didn’t.Draven eyes turned red.Why the fuck were his eyes red? A deep, violent red— like embers buried in ash.My stomach dropped. I stumbled back instantly.“Draven…”He staggered back like something inside him had clawed upwa

Whispers

ElaraI couldn’t sleep all night.Not after what I had seen. Not after the sound of that roar had carved itself into my bones. It gave me the chills all night.More like I was afraid he’d rip through and do something he might regret if he ever gets cured.Lior played with Elysia’s hair. She had hardly slept either. He babbled and laughed as she made silly faces unaware that his father was chained beneath us like a monster from a forgotten age.But I was aware. Very aware and that awareness felt like drowning.So, I decided—“I’m taking Lior to Thornshade.” I said, as brother and sister turned to me sharply.“What?!” Kael said.“It’s not safe. I am not endangering him,” I said pointing to Lior who looked at me now.“If Draven knew—““Well, Kael, he doesn’t,” I said, heaving.”“Why would you do that, Elara?” Elysia asked in a low tone.“I need to find a cure. I need to find a source.” I said, pacing.It took me a minute before I realized they’d been staring at me. “What?” I asked.“I–

The Things We Almost Lost

ElaraThornshade was warm as usual and it always felt good to be home. I didn’t exactly tell my mom and brother what’s going on but I did convince her it was nothing to worry about and they were more than happy to have Lior around for a few days.Anton didn’t exactly welcome Elysia but she didn’t mind at all. She explored a little before we returned to Ironfang.I hadn’t slept.Not a wink and the candles around me had burned down to trembling stubs, wax spilled across the stone table close to the grimoires I had laid on the floor both from Thornshade and Ironfang. Ancient texts lay open in every direction— inked diagrams of wolf anatomy, curse-binding rituals, accounts of the Hollowed Vale written in fading script.And yet… I had not seen what I needed.A cure. A way out. What kind of curse it was. None of it explained why Draven had been turned into a beast.My vision blurred for a minute and my hands shook but I turned another brittle page anyway.A knock sounded once before the do

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