Lahat ng Kabanata ng Cheated Mate: I Bonded with a Comatose Alpha: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Elena's POVThis was it—the biggest day of my life. At least, it would be in a few hours.I stood in front of the mirror, gently running a brush through my hair, trying hard to hold back the huge smile on my face.Pheisar had promised. Tonight, during the Blood Moon ceremony, he was going to announce us as a couple.My heart hammered against my ribs, a thrilling, hot beat of pure excitement.Inside my mind, my wolf paced restlessly, letting out soft, eager growls.The Moonstone ring on my finger shone in the light—our unbreakable promise.I'd pictured this moment a thousand times: swearing our vows before the Moon Goddess, finally acknowledging each other as mates, letting her witness our eternal mating bond. It was finally happening.I slipped into the pure white gown Pheisar had specially commissioned for me. I studied my reflection, imagining the look of surprise and adoration in his eyes when he saw me.It was time. I started toward the Great Hall, forcing myself to walk slowly, t

Elena's POVI stood outside the main office, frozen stiff like an ice sculpture. The file folder in my hand felt heavy, like the past I was about to abandon.Just then, Kalen stepped out of the elevator, holding a stack of papers. "Elena—" But the word died in his throat as he froze next to me.I knew. He saw the intimate scene playing out inside, too.Pheisar, the always distant, ruthless Alpha of the Pack, was half-crouching on the floor.His posture was careful, almost subservient. In front of him was Selene, in a pale silver gown.Her skirt trailed on the ground. Her ankle was bare. She bowed her head slightly, her voice soft as an injured kitten. "Pheisar, gentle."Pheisar didn't speak. He just gently raised his hand and meticulously adjusted the hem of her gown.He looked up at her, and the tenderness in his eyes nearly froze me solid.He had never looked at me like that.I barely registered Kalen. An old memory resurfaced, unstoppable.Years ago, on my first patrol with Pheisar

Elena's POVPheisar instantly turned his head. I didn't care. I was ready to leave.Just then, my foot caught on something—it was Selene's outstretched leg.I lost my balance and crashed hard onto the floor, my forehead hitting the sharp marble table corner."Bang!" The agony was blinding. The warm liquid gushed faster, instantly staining the carpet red."What happened?" Pheisar's voice barked from above.I was sprawled on the floor. Through my blood-red vision, I saw him rush toward me.He saw my blood-soaked face. His dark eyes tightened, and he instinctively reached out for me."It hurts so much... Pheisar, I think I broke my foot..." Selene's voice cut in right on cue. She collapsed next to the sofa, shivering and fragile.Pheisar's hand froze halfway.He looked at Selene, who was sobbing and clutching her ankle. Then he looked at me.After a moment's hesitation, he picked Selene up."You're bleeding..." Kalen looked at me, sounding panicked.Pheisar paused for a fraction of a sec

Elena's POVI had deliberately kept my scent subdued. After years of living as a shadow next to Pheisar, I hadn't drawn any attention."She's been waiting outside for three hours. Maybe... just let her try?"Director Kieran frowned but didn't say anything."Elena, please come in," the assistant said.My heart tightened violently. I hadn't stepped into a recording studio in years. "Can I really do this?"But the moment I held the script, all self-doubt and anxiety vanished.These weren't just lines; this was my soul speaking.I thought of Selene's malicious provocation. I thought of Pheisar's condescending eyes that never truly looked at me.I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.When I opened them, I was no longer the subservient Elena. I was the Siren, trapped in the deep sea, vowing to tear the sky apart."Dearest brother... are you content to rot in this mire? But I am not you. I will never let this abyss become my tomb."My voice was low and husky, with a gritty texture, yet the

Elena's POV"Elena, I've scheduled afternoon tea with my girlfriends tomorrow. You need to bake a few trays of 'Moonlit Moss Scones' and deliver them before noon!"Kaia, Pheisar's spoiled cousin, stood with her arms crossed, her chin held impossibly high. She was the daughter of a collateral branch of Pheisar's Nightshade Pack. Although her bloodline wasn't particularly noble, she was one of the relatives Pheisar cared about, so she was accustomed to running wild within the pack.She eyed me up and down with an expression reserved for the lower class, snorting. "Also, the family banquet is next weekend. You need to make me a new set of ceremonial robes. Use that silver-thread dark pattern. It has to be finished within a week!"This was Kaia's usual attitude toward me.Over the past few years, because she was the daughter of Pheisar's prematurely deceased aunt, and I loved him, I genuinely treated her like a younger sister. My wolf, Lyra, had snarled countless times at Kaia's provocati