Todos los capítulos de The Goddess Vessel: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

A loud, insistent banging on the door jolted me awake. My heart raced as I sat up, disoriented and still tangled in the heaviness of my dreams-or, more accurately, nightmares. Blinking against the faint light streaming in from the hallway, I placed the picture I'd been clutching on the nightstand and slid off the bed. The floor was cold beneath my feet, a stark reminder of how lifeless this house had become.This had been my nightly ritual for the past two weeks-crying myself to sleep in my parents' room, waking up to an emptiness I couldn't escape, and dragging myself back into a hollow existence.I trudged down the stairs, each step feeling heavier than the last. When I reached the door, I hesitated for a moment, resting my hand on the knob. Who would come here at this hour? Taking a deep breath, I pulled it open, and standing there was Beta Joshua-Uncle Josh, as I'd always called him. It had been over a month since I last saw him, and the sight of his familiar face caught me off gu

'Could this be a mate bond?' The thought lodged itself in my mind like a splinter I couldn't dislodge, twisting deeper with every second. My gaze clung to him, unable to tear away. Is Lucas my mate? The question felt absurd and intoxicating all at once. My heart hammered in my chest, erratic and wild, as though it had a mind of its own.His eyes found mine, and for a heartbeat, the rest of the world blurred. But what I saw in his gaze sent a chill skittering down my spine-a flicker of disdain, cold and cutting. Disgust? My stomach twisted painfully, and my breath hitched.He turned away, his broad shoulders disappearing into the crowd, leaving me rooted in place, stunned and aching. The absence of his presence was a physical thing, sharp and hollow, yet I couldn't shake the chill his look had left behind.What the hell just happened? My mind raced, questions colliding into each other, vying for attention. I tried to grasp the thread of my thoughts, but they slipped through my fingers,

It had been a week since I started my new life as an Omega in the pack house. Every day blurred into the next, filled with endless cleaning, scrubbing, and menial tasks that left my body aching and my spirit frayed. But at least no one had bothered me. I hadn't seen Lillian since that first day, and for that small mercy, I was grateful.I tried to keep my head down and avoid trouble. The less attention I drew to myself, the better. I wasn't here to make waves-I was here to survive.Carrying a bucket of soapy water up the stairs, my arms strained from the weight, I focused on my steps, careful not to spill a drop. My day was nearly over, and I was exhausted, counting down the moments until I could collapse into bed.Then, out of nowhere, a force slammed into me from behind. I stumbled forward, my hands instinctively letting go of the bucket as I tried to catch myself. It was useless. The bucket hit the floor with a loud clang, and soapy water cascaded everywhere, pooling on the floor a

I'm drowning.The cold water clutches me, squeezing the last remnants of warmth and strength from my body. My legs, stiff and unyielding, refuse to hold me upright any longer. Every attempt to shift sends a jagged bolt of pain up my back, the ache radiating through my frozen limbs.Maybe it's better to let go, I think, the black, icy water and suffocating darkness whispering a grim lullaby. Maybe it's better to stop fighting, to let the agony end. I wasn't supposed to survive anyway-so what difference does it make if I die here and now?The thought brings an eerie sense of calm. My body slackens, the tension bleeding away. My legs finally give out, and I slip beneath the surface.The icy water rushes over me, a merciless embrace that feels both like a torment and a release. For a fleeting moment, I surrender completely. The burning in my chest grows unbearable as my lungs beg for air, but I ignore it. My vision blurs, the faint light above reduced to swirling shadows.This is it. My e

The silence in the office was so thick it felt like the air itself had weight, pressing down on my chest and amplifying my unease. Every second stretched into eternity, my nerves growing more frayed with each passing moment. I couldn't decide whether to meet Alpha Joshua's gaze or keep staring at the floor like a scolded pup. Thankfully, his voice broke the oppressive stillness."Vanessa, please have a seat."I hesitated, my eyes scanning the room. Two empty seats remained, and neither was inviting. One was beside Lillian, her sneer practically daring me to sit near her. The other was next to Luna Karen, whose calm demeanor barely masked the dangerous glint in her eyes. Reluctantly, I chose the latter and walked forward, my steps heavier with every move. Settling beside Luna Karen, I kept my gaze low, my hands clasped tightly in my lap."Most Alphas in Luminara City are coming to offer their condolences to you and the pack," Alpha Joshua began, his tone as measured as ever. "A few wi