All Chapters of PRETENDER: Alpha's Forbidden Omega : Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Then-"Elowyn."Her mother appeared again, walking through the crowd as if the light itself opened for her. Her smile was soft, calm... almost too calm."Do not fear," her mother said. "All will be well. I am happy here."Elowyn tried to speak but emotion choked her.Her mother cupped her cheeks gently."You must save Mia. That is why you came... even if you did not know it."Elowyn nodded quickly, relief and confusion mixing.Her mother looked over her shoulder at the gathering spirits."In this place, every true soul must be watched. A true identity must be understood. There can be no mistakes. Monitor the true soul... the true identity... before joining the crowd."Her voice lowered. "Before one joins the crowd, the soul must be proven clean as it was in its real form."Suddenly-A force grabbed Elowyn's feet.She gasps as she floated upward, lifted as though invisible hands dragged her toward the sky.A glass box formed around her-clear, cold, perfect-sealing her inside.She slamm

The throne room of Haspan Cosmos was already throbbing with heat when Baron and the five RuthValis witches stepped out of the portal. The air smelled of soot and burnt magic. Charred witches and wizards-Haspan's loyal dead-things-stood in a long line like burnt statues, their eyes following every breath.Haspan stood at the far end of the hall, half-shadowed, half-smiling."Well," he said, voice smooth as poison, "welcome to my palace, little trespassers."Then his smile dropped."You risk the entrance of my realm," he snarled, "and you think I will let you walk out?"His eyes fixed on Baron. "You think RuthValis will protect you? You think your scent will matter when I take that girl- Elowyn-when I fuck her until she screams and then rip her open to finish what her blood owes me?"Baron didn't blink.But his wolf did.The growl that slipped from him was low and deadly.Haspan laughed, expecting fear.Baron's hand moved first.The knife left his fingers like a streak of pure light. I

Baron tilted his head slightly, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Do you remember what you said to me back at Ashmoore's Training Academy?" he asked, his tone steady but carrying a weight that drew Ortiz's attention fully.Ortiz's eyes flickered with memory, brows furrowing for a heartbeat before a knowing grin spread across his face. "Ah... that," he said slowly, amusement dancing in his voice. "How could I forget? I told you then that strength isn't always in the body... sometimes it's in the choices you make, the people you protect, and the courage to stand by own beliefs even when everything else falters."Baron's expression hardened slightly, eyes sharp and unwavering. He paused then spoke."I've remembered," he said quietly, "and I intend to live up to it."Ortiz nodded approvingly, his pride plain as he gave Baron another reassuring pat. "Good. That's why I have no doubt this war... and what comes after... will be in capable hands."The two stood in a heavy silence for a m

Her breath stuttered-caught-and then she jolted.A sharp inhale.Eyes wide, pupils blown with fear.She clung to him instinctively, trembling.Elowyn steadied her breath as the last echo of her nightmare slipped away. Her voice came out low but firm:"We have to pour the ashes at the gates again... tonight."Baron nodded once. He was already pulling on a shirt when-A frantic knock."Elowyn?""Princess Lisa?" Baron called.The door flew open before he finished speaking.Lisa stood there pale, breathless, hair in disarray, eyes wild."They're coming," she choked. "I-I saw them in a dream. Haspan. His whole army. They're already moving-he's starting now-"Her voice cracked.For a moment she looked like a child who had seen death itself walking toward the kingdom.Elowyn rose fast, despite her shaking legs, and caught Lisa's hands."Princess Lisa. Look at me."Her tone was gentle but strong. "Breathe. Please."Lisa swallowed hard and blinked tears away. "The vision was sharp. Too sharp.

Mia still held onto Elowyn as they followed her out of the hall. The corridor was quiet, lined with warm lamps and soft tapestries. They turned a corner-and the maidens opened a door into a fine, elegant room prepared for an honored guest.Silk sheets.A gold bowl of warm water.Fresh flowers.Soft, plush carpets.Everything gentle and peaceful and luxurious.Mia stepped inside and let out a small breath, trembling at the comfort that felt unreal after years of cold stone.Elowyn whispered words to the maidens and closed the door behind them.Now they were alone.They fell into each other again the moment the door shut.Another tight hug.Another burst of tears - quiet, shaking, long.Mia clung to Elowyn like she was afraid she might vanish.Elowyn pressed her face into Mia's shoulder, breathing in the warm, living scent she feared she would never smell again.Neither girl spoke.They just cried, soaking each other's clothes, letting the emotions spill out after too many silent years