Semua Bab SOLD TO THE ALPHA WHO HATES ME: Bab 221 - Bab 230

Alpha Bran’s POV “Shit!” I muttered under my breath at the sound of the dry leaves under my foot. My gaze snapped toward the lake instinctively toward Serafine. Even from where I stood, concealed by the treeline, I saw that she was looking at the forest. She must have heard the noise.Damn the fucking leaves. They were going to expose me after I had watched her for three months now.Every single day for the past three months, I had been careful, watching her from afar. Keeping my distance. Never getting close enough for her to sense me.But today I had stayed longer than I should have. Because she was laughing. The sound of her laughter did something to me, making it impossible to walk away when I needed to.Three months ago, she barely smiled.Now she laughed freely, splashing water, teasing Clara, racing her like nothing in the world had hurt her. Like I had never hurt her.A bitter taste filled my mouth.Maybe this version of her was better off without me.That had been the point

Serafine’s POV “I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Grayson said.Clara crossed her arms. “And I don’t think staying here alone is a good idea either.”I didn’t take my eyes off the window. “She’s right.”Grayson looked at me like he was trying to figure out if I was just being stubborn.“I’m not letting you go alone,” I added quietly.Something in my voice must’ve convinced him, because his shoulders dropped after that. “Fine,” he muttered. “We go together.”Clara clapped once. “Road trip in the rain. Love that for us.”“You won’t love it if you slow us down,” he shot back.Within minutes, we were out the door. The sky had shifted by the time we got into the car.What had been a calm evening earlier was now swallowed by thick clouds, the air heavy and tense. The first crack of thunder came just as Grayson started the engine.Clara flinched. “Okay… maybe I don’t love this that much.”The rain started as a drizzle. By the time we hit the main road, it turned into a downpour.Grayson

Alpha Bran’s POVThe door to my office opened without a knock. What followed next was Ember's voice, “I brought you lunch since you've refused to come down.” I leaned back in my chair, watching as she walked in with a tray balanced in her hands.She set it down in front of me, adjusting the plates with practiced ease.For a second it felt like I wasn’t Alpha. It felt like I was a boy again. A boy who had nothing and no one. But her. To me, Ember was the mother I didn't get to have. “Thank you,” I muttered, reaching for the food.She didn’t respond. That was the first sign something was off. I started eating anyway, hunger catching up with me after skipping dinner last night and breakfast in the morning. The food was good as always. But Ember’s silence was troubling. Her gaze lingered on me, making me uncomfortable. It wasn't typical of Ember to fix her gaze on me without blinking once.I could tell that she had something on her mind. I sighed, not even bothering to look up. “What

Alpha Bran’s POVThe forest felt different on the way back.Kael’s scent lingered faintly behind us, fading with every step as Bane and two of the guards hauled him deeper into our territory. His muffled protests had long since died down, replaced by silence.I walked ahead, hands tucked into my pockets, my mind far from the present.“Where do you want Kael kept?” Aric asked from beside me, snapping me out of my thoughts.“Keeping him at the main holding cell is too obvious. Anyone can see him there. Put him in the inner cell at the lower wing. That way we are sure no one can have access to him if I didn't permit.” Aric nodded once. “Make sure no one goes in or out without my permission.” I repeated.“Understood.”We walked in silence for a few more steps before he spoke again. “What about Michael?” That made me stop. The others halted immediately behind us. I turned slowly, my gaze drifting through the dark trees.“Let's leave him for now.” I said and resumed walking.The packhous

Serafine’s POVThe wolves lunged at us, their bodies bursting forward from the darkness, their snarls tearing through the storm as lightning cracked above us. Their claws scraped against the wooden porch as they charged, eyes glowing red with pure hunger.“Serafine!” Grayson roared.“Grayson!” I screamed, fear coating my voice.Grayson wasn't given the time to shift as the first wolf slammed into him, sending both of them crashing into the side railing. Grayson grunted, twisting his body as another lunged for his throat. He caught it mid-air, his fist colliding with its jaw in a sickening crack before shoving it aside.Another came from behind. And then another. They gathered around him. He fought them all in his human form, brutally and relentlessly.My heart pounded violently in my chest.“Grayson!” I screamed again, trapped on the floor by the wounded man. His grip around my ankle tightened. Pain shot up my leg as I tried to yank free. “Let go!” I cried, clawing at the wooden floo