All Chapters of The Alpha's World Claimed Me : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Alexei’s POVThe sun had climbed the sky, but Novel had yet to wake. I watched the steady, rhythmic rise and fall of her chest, a small comfort against the growing unease in my gut. Nearby, the white wolf still lurked in the shadows of the trees, a silent, watchful guardian. We couldn't afford to wait for Novel to stir before beginning the trek to the Land of Illusion. Though we had survived the lone wolf’s attack, the air here felt heavy, as if the very ground were waiting for us to lower our guard.I lifted Novel in a bridal carry, her weight familiar yet terrifyingly limp in my arms. Outside the tent, my men were already a blur of motion, packing crates and tightening cinches. I caught several of them stealing glances at Novel, their eyes wide with unspoken questions about her unconscious state. The carriage was a jagged skeleton of wood and velvet, shredded during the attack. With no other choice, I decided she would ride with me.My knuckles cracked as I clenched my fists at the

Alexei's POVMy heart was soaring, Novel was finally awake. I began to run toward her, my lungs filling with a joyful breath, but suddenly the air grew thick. The world began to stretch and warp between us like a distorted reflection in moving water.“Novel!” I cried out. My brow furrowed and my jaw tightened in a mask of confusion. I lunged, reaching my hand out until my muscles strained, but the distance only doubled. She became a fading silhouette, slipping away into the swallowing gray of the fog until she vanished completely.I stood frozen on that spot, the phantom sensation of the earth shattering beneath my boots still echoing in my bones. I began to fall, the wind whistling past my ears at a terrifying speed. My chest tightened and my heart seemed to stop mid-beat, paralyzed by the sheer unknown of the abyss. Just as the hard ground rushed up to claim me, I jolted awake, my body snapping upright in a cold shock.“Hmm,” I exhaled, my breath coming in heavy, jagged rasps. My

Alexei’s POVI knew it was stupid of me to argue with a younger wolf, but she clearly wasn't a cub. She was young, certainly, but Novel was convinced otherwise. “Ooo, Kitty is a baby wolf,” she’d say. I shook my head in frustration, the thoughts swirling as we moved.We arrived at the Crystal Moon Pack in the grey light of early morning. I suspect our early arrival was due to the unofficial race between me and Kitty. That name still threw me off. "Kitty" should belong to a pampered house cat, not this massive, powerful wolf. Yet, with her pristine white fur and those piercing blue eyes...The realization hit me like a physical blow. The blue-eyed wolf I had spotted at the start of our journey…it had been her all along. I turned to her immediately, my finger level with her nose.“You,” I pointed, but Novel’s voice cut me off before I could demand an explanation.“Alexei...” she scolded, giving me that specific look that told me to drop it.From the corner of my eye, I saw Kitty’s muzz

Alexei’s POV“Alpha Dex,” he finally introduced himself, his voice gravelly as he led us toward the pack house.“Alexei,” I answered shortly. He gave a sharp nod, but my focus remained on Novel. I tightened my grip on her hand. Her skin felt small and fragile in my protective hold. As we walked, I noticed how thin the pack members looked, ribs subtly shadowing through shirts, eyes sunken with a weariness that made my stomach turn. Mothers pulled their children into the safety of their skirts, their knuckles white as they gripped them. The children stopped their play, their toys falling to the dirt as they stared at the group of strangers their Alpha was leading through their home. Novel tugged on my shirt, careful of my bruises. I leaned down, the scent of her calming my rising nerves. She whispered, “These people look so hollow, Alexei. I want to help them... in any way I can, before we leave.”I nodded, though a knot of unease tightened in my gut.When we reached the pack house,

Alexei’s POVI sat in the heavy silence, watching Novel sleep. My mind was a storm of "what ifs." What would happen when we finally returned home?The prophecy gnawed at me. What did it actually have to do with Novel? She was human. No matter how entangled a human and a wolf became, I found it hard to believe she was part of an ancient predestined path.“Ahhh,” I sighed, the sound echoing against the walls.There was so much waiting for me back home. I had to settle the score with Elora Rossi and the Doctor for the mind games they played. I wanted them to feel every ounce of the pain they had inflicted on my girl. Between the pack and my company, my plate was full, yet all I wanted was for Novel to have a perfect life. Why did problems keep surfacing? What was that darkness I felt, and why did it feel like it was hunting me?I ran my fingers through my hair, tugging at the strands in frustration. I knew I should focus on the progress we’d made, but the weight was overwhelming. I was