All Chapters of From Outcast To Alpha's Queen: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Before Fred could say another word, Travis and Beta Rafael returned to the lounge. Travis immediately noticed the redness in Aubrey’s eyes, but he kept his expression neutral, choosing not to comment on it in front of her father.“Aubrey,” Rafael called out calmly. “Travis and I have finished our discussion.”Aubrey looked up at him, waiting. She didn't know what to feel, fear, anxiety, or a desperate hope that there was still a shred of genuine kindness left in her father’s heart.Beta Rafael continued, “We have agreed that your marriage must be announced as soon as possible. I don’t want the friction between the Castile and Thorne families to escalate any further. I want everything settled.”Aubrey’s shoulders slumped. She had known this would be the verdict, but hearing it directly didn't make the sting any less painful. She glanced at Travis, but his face remained a mask of Alpha stoicism.“The wedding will be in two months,” Beta Rafael added.It felt as though a massive weight h

After the long day of planning, the Thorne family’s driver pulled up to the Beta estate. As Aubrey stepped out, she was immediately met with something that made her pause.Instead of the cold indifference or muffled whispers she usually received from the staff, two maids rushed to her side. Their faces were etched with practiced smiles, their hands reaching out to support her elbows as if she were made of glass.Aubrey’s brows furrowed, her eyes darting between them in confusion. These were women hired by Estella. She knew their loyalties were bought and paid for by her stepmother. Usually, they ignored her or made her life difficult by "forgetting" her meals. Now, they were hovering over her with an unsettling intensity."What the hell is going on?" she wondered. "Why is everyone acting so nice?"“Careful, Lady Aubrey,” one of them chirped, her voice sickeningly sweet. “The floors were just waxed. Let us help you to the lounge.”Aubrey didn't pull away, but she remained tense. She kn

The shouts of Aubrey and Eileen echoed through the halls of the estate, piercing the heavy silence of the night. The sound of the slap was unmistakable, followed by a sharp, venomous exchange of words. In the kitchen, Aubrey stood trembling with a mix of adrenaline and rage, her hand still pressed against her stinging cheek. Eileen remained unmoving, her eyes blazing with a predatory fire, looking ready to strike again.Suddenly, the heavy oak main door swung open. Beta Rafael stepped inside, followed closely by Estella. Both stopped dead in their tracks, their faces darkening as the sound of the screaming reached them.“What the hell is going on here?!” Rafael’s voice boomed, his Alpha-subordinate authority vibrating through the room.Both sisters snapped their heads toward him. At that exact moment, Fred and Kyler hurried down the stairs, drawn by the commotion. Fred was at Aubrey’s side in a heartbeat, his hands hovering over her face as he inspected the red mark on her skin.“Aubr

While Travis and Aubrey were still lost in their conversation in the garden, Eileen happened to pass by. Watching them from a distance, her eyes burned with a fresh wave of resentment. Seeing Aubrey smile, seeing her look so genuinely happy with Travis, made Eileen’s blood boil. Her hands clenched into fists, a primal urge to storm over there and rip Travis away from her sister clawing at her chest.She closed her eyes tightly, forcing herself to breathe. She knew that if she attacked Aubrey now, Travis would likely tear her apart. Last night, she had been saved by her mother’s intervention, but today, with a protective Alpha standing right there, she had to be smart. She took a deep breath, smoothed her hair, and plastered a practiced smile on her face before walking toward them.“Travis, hi! I didn’t know you were here,” she chirped, her voice dripping with artificial sweetness.Both Travis and Aubrey turned to look at her. Aubrey immediately stiffened, recognizing the mask Eileen w

After Caspian left to begin the hunt for the riders, Travis walked back into the safehouse bedroom. The heavy silence of the room matched the weight in his chest. Aubrey was lying on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. Her face was devoid of expression, her mind clearly miles away, still haunted by the echoing cracks of gunfire.Travis approached her with predator-like grace, silent and careful not to startle her. He sat on the edge of the mattress and gently took her hand. Only then did she turn her head, her eyes slowly coming back to the present.She sat up, and they stared at each other for a long moment before she broke the silence. "How is it?" she asked, her voice thin but steady.Travis exhaled, his thumb rubbing soothing circles over her knuckles. "I've briefed Caspian. He’s handling everything for now. Are you truly okay?"She didn't answer immediately. Shaking her head, she looked down at their joined hands. "I never thought it would come to this," she whispered. "The s