All Chapters of The Alpha Who Brought My Rejected Soul : Chapter 21 - Chapter 24

Chapter 21 – “A Mother’s Desperation”“This was all part of the plan.”Wiping away her tears, Eryx’s mother allowed a sharp edge to creep into her voice, her words tinged with rising anger.“What do you mean by ‘planned’?” Eryx asked.“Blackthorn,” she spat the name. “He orchestrated everything—the relocation, the new identities, all of it.”Eryx’s blood ran cold. “Kael said you’d be safe. He promised—”“Kael believed you would be,” his mother said, her expression softening. “But Blackthorn had spies everywhere. The moment we were relocated, he knew. He waited and watched. Then, three days ago, he sent his men.”A crumpled sheet appeared, torn at one corner, with reddish stains smeared across its surface.“They left this—instructions on what to say and what to offer.” Her hands trembled. “They want your power to flow through their bloodline, Eryx. Blackthorn’s son, Marcus, is weak. For an Alpha, he’s... inadequate.”“They want to use me to fix him,” Eryx said bitterly. “To boost his s

CHAPTER 23 – “Silver Chains”“Look at me when I’m speaking to you.”Marcus’s voice cut through the haze of pain. Sharp. Demanding.Eryx didn’t lift his head. Couldn’t. The silver chains burned too much. Drained everything.“I said look at me.” Marcus’s hand gripped Eryx’s hair. Yanked his head up. “Show some respect.”Eryx’s eyes were empty. Distant. Gone somewhere the pain couldn’t reach.“Better.” Marcus smiled. Released him. Eryx’s head fell forward again.Two days. He’d been chained for two days.The silver ate at his skin. Left burns that wouldn’t heal. His wrists were raw. Bleeding. His ankles worse. The collar around his neck pressed against the dormant bond seal. Making everything hurt more.“You’re learning.” Marcus circled him. Predatory. “Slowly. But you’re learning.”Eryx said nothing. Had nothing left to say.“Tomorrow is the ceremony.” Marcus continued. His voice conversational. “You’ll be cleaned. Dressed. Presented. And you’ll bond with me willingly.”Still nothing.“O