All Chapters of Alpha Marcel: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Lia:I heard it before I saw anyone.The way they spoke, the way they all roamed around, perfect training… I had been part of that life to begin with. It was the way I was born.The consort hall never truly slept. Even in the quiet hours, it breathed, silk brushing skin, whispered laughter, footsteps that knew exactly where to go. And that morning, the whispers carried one name over and over again.Luna Elara stayed in his room last night.The Alpha finally called for her.After months.Do you think that they are finally going to make it official?The words slid into me like knives. And though I didn’t like the feeling, I knew that until the rejection was complete, my damn wolf was still going to ache for him.I kept my eyes forward and my mouth shut.The women around me were beautiful, every single one of them. Carefully curated elegance, sharpened smiles, eyes that knew how to take without asking. They didn’t need claws to be dangerous. Their hunger showed in subtler ways.Predators

Marcel:I felt it before I heard it.That sharp twist in the air. The subtle shift in the pack’s rhythm that only came when something was decided without my consent.The preparation of something that I had not heard of…But when the guard entered my room.When he gave me the news… that was when everything snapped.“Repeat that,” I said. “And repeat it as it is said.”“Alpha, I have not said a word that is not true. The mother Luna has informed me herself, and she told me to tell you.” The guard hesitated, then straightened. “She has begun preparations for a mating ceremony. She says that it is long overdue, and it has to be done.”The word hit like a blade.I stood so abruptly the chair scraped hard against the floor. “How did she prepare for something like this?”“She’s ordered fabric selections. Formal planning,” he added carefully. “It’s being spoken of openly. Everyone around these grounds has heard of it. Those who are your allies are being called from all around. She is making s

Marcel:The door opened.I didn’t look up at first.I already knew who I was expecting to see.The bond tugged, sharp, impatient, pulling my attention toward the threshold. I rose from behind the desk, irritation already simmering, prepared to face whatever defiance she had decided to bring with her this time.“Alpha.”It wasn’t her voice. Not that I expected it anyway.“What did she do this time?” I looked up, raising an eyebrow.Vladimir stood in the doorway, his expression tight, controlled, but there was no hiding the tension in his eyes.“She ran,” he said.For a heartbeat, the world went silent.“And they just her go?” I asked, getting up from my chair.“She slipped away again,” he continued. “This time through the gardens. She moved fast. Smarter than before. She is following instinct, I assume. But the men can’t find her.”I swore under my breath, a vicious curse tearing out of me as I shoved past him.“Of course she had.” I muttered sarcastically. “Give it to the rogue to run

Marcel:She was shaking when we reached my room.Not violently, but enough that I noticed the way her shoulders tensed, the way her breath hadn’t quite steadied since the forest. I closed the door behind us and moved to the sideboard, pouring water into a glass before handing it to her.“Drink, it’s just water, but it is known to be good for those who choose to run.” I said, thankful that we managed to get to the room without her being caught. “I’ll have the maids bring in something to eat in a bit. You could use something to help you regain your strength.”She hesitated, then took it. Her fingers brushed mine for half a second before she pulled back like she’d touched fire. Her heart raced against her chest, and I could tell that this wasn’t a situation that she counted for.I grabbed a blanket from the chair and draped it over her shoulders. “It will help you warm up.”Her eyes flicked up to me, suspicion sharp and immediate. But I could see her fighting back the urge to relax or ho

Elara:The hall was ready.Candles lined the walls, their flames steady, deliberate. Symbols of union were etched into the stone floor, old and sacred, meant to bind fate and power in one irreversible moment. Wolves filled the space, elders, warriors, allies, every seat taken, every whisper sharp with expectation.Some walked around, drinks in hand. Music, the slaves dancing… everything looked perfect.And yet…He wasn’t here.My fingers curled into the fabric of my dress as I stood beside Luna Isobel, my smile fixed so tightly my jaw ached. Every second that passed felt like a crack spreading through glass.“He should be here by now,” I whispered, leaning closer to her. “This is not… this is not how it’s supposed to go. You and I know what this means. You know that we shouldn’t have done this behind his back, force him to do it.”Luna Isobel didn’t look at me. Her gaze remained fixed on the doors. “Calm yourself. There are people watching you, and you cannot afford to have them looki