All Chapters of Bride Of The Beast: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

153 Chapters

Chapter One: A Bride To Be

"We have received a missive from the king of wolves." My father began, each word precise, as my siblings and I stood before him in his library. "He has decreed that one of my beloved daughters is to wed the beast of Northshore."A sharp collective intake of breath followed his voice, my own breath caught in my throat, remembering all the rumored whispers I'd heard about the beast of Northshore. They said he was one of the three princes who went feral during the war, brought back by magic or sheer will, but never quite the same. Some whispered he was stuck in a half-wolf transformation, locked away in his castle. Others claimed he was a monster, his presence enough to drive humans mad and wolves feral.I flinched when my father's gaze slid to mine, and I immediately lowered my head. "Raven, you will go as a replacement to your sister as the beast's betrothed."I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. The room spun around me, my vision blurring at the edges as my father's words sank in

Chapter Two: A wedding like no other

EILÍS “Would you have me wed to a human?” I asked my father–the king. I wasn't one to show emotion but I was sure my face conveyed my disbelief. “Not an ordinary human, a noble.” He explained, like that made it different. “Why! For power?fear? For respect? You already have that.” “For you, I intend to curb the rumours flying around about you, and with a human bride some of the rumours might cease.” He twirled the wine cup in his hand, gold eyes flashing in suppressed anger. “And it wouldn't hurt to see if she can cure you.” “I thought you'd given up on finding a cure?” I asked in surprise. He looked at me like I was stupid. “Why would I give up on helping you? You think I'm just going to give my crown to any of your wayward brothers?” “Ah…, of course that's the only reason you keep me sane and locked up, sending every available woman you can find to me.” I spat. “And now I'm giving you a wife, don't be a bore Eilís, Lord Dierna's daughters are a thing of beauty from what I'v

Chapter Three: Identity revealed

RAVEN I was doomed. It was the only thought that ran through my head as the wolf locked eyes with mine. Could it smell my fear? Could it smell that I was lying about my identity? He was huge, easily reaching almost five feet. It prowled towards me, gaze unmoving, I forced myself to move but my foot stayed rooted to the ground. It growled suddenly, body jerking to the side, I noticed it had been hit with a dart. Another shot, and it jerked again, its descent slowing. That was when I noticed the king holding a dart gun and a displeased expression on his face. He fired another and finally the wolf went down, its head hitting the ground with a loud thud. “Escort her grace to the prince’s chambers.” The king's voice rang out. I flinched back in surprise as two men appeared before me.“If you please, your grace.” They gestured for me to follow. With one look back at the feral wolf laying on the ground, I turned and followed. Was I a bad person if I wished for him to remain t

Chapter Four: A different feeling

CW: Non consensual content and graphic violence. skip if you're uncomfortable. RAVEN I stumbled back in shock, my eyes widening in fear, how did he figure that out? What gave it away? My gears hit overdrive, the pain in my neck now so far beneath my worries. I optioned for denial. “I'm female, my prince, where is this coming from?” At this rate, with the way my heart beat increased I wasn't far from dying from a heart attack. I was praying he found it convincing. He growled, the sound menacing. I immediately knelt down and bowed my head. “Forgive me my prince and tell me my sin so I may atone for it.” He scoffed, going down on his knees next to me. “Why don't I confirm myself.” Fisting my hair with his left hand, he jerked my head up. I gasped, wincing in pain as strands of my hair pulled out. With his right hand, prince Eilís flipped up my gown, his hand going underneath. I could feel his hand sliding up my thigh as we stared at each other, his gold eyes burning. My b

Chapter five: Begining of deceit

I awoke to a stinging pain on my lower back, I winced as I tried to sit up; my vision swimming for a moment. Gods, what had he done to me? No one told me this was what it felt like, even my neck hurt from the claiming bite. My back went rigid when something moved. Slowly turning to look, I flinched back in surprise at the sight of Eilis on his knees. It suddenly felt like déjà vu, this was the second time the feral prince was on his knees in front of me. “I'm sorry.” He said the words like it physically pained him to voice it. “You didn't deserve to be treated like that.”I blushed as I remembered all that had transpired between us. I shifted, biting my lip as it felt like the pain spread to my foot. “It was part of the claiming my prince there's nothing to be sorry about.” My voice was small, barely audible. But that was what I could manage as I tried not to break down. “Don't say that.” He hissed, “I knew what I did was wrong. You gave me no permission.”I could see he was s

Chapter Six: The First Experience Of Court

My gaze took in the suffocating opulence of the hall. Gold leaf clung to every surface, reflecting the harsh glare of a thousand candles until the room felt like a polished fever dream.The air was heavy with the cloying scent of lilies and the rhythmic, predatory pulse of the orchestra. Between the shimmering silks and brittle laughter, I saw the court for what it really was: a sea of masks, each one more dangerous than the last.They were watching me the way I was watching them. With barely disguised contempt and a hunger for the smallest slip-up.I was prey in the midst of hunters.Nobles came to greet me and offer their congratulations, a few lingering long enough to stare at my throat and whisper at each other when they thought I wasn't looking. It was rude, but I couldn't do anything about it.A figure approached me, long after they'd left me alone. Her smile, which looked fake, gave me shivers. Here comes the first test.“Hello my Lady.” Her smile widened. “I'm Lady Solvra of Je

Chapter Seven: The Bond

EILISThe bond burned.Not like fire though, this was a constant, pulsing pressure beneath my skin, it was a low ache that tightened every time I tried to ignore it.I braced both hands against the cold stone wall of the training chamber and bowed my head. Sweat slid down my spine, my scars pulling as my muscles locked, my teeth clenched hard enough to ache.Control.That word had followed me my entire life. From tutors, from my father, from commanders who praised my discipline especially after I turned feral.My wolf snarled inside me restless and offended.Mine, it whispered, not with words but instinct. A possessive pull that surged whenever the bond stirred, whenever Raven was frightened, stressed, or too far away. I hated it, hated the way the bond demanded attention, and demanded a reaction. The way it made me feel exposed, unguarded, one misstep away from losing myself, and I hated the fact that Raven felt none of it. Why should I have to suffer alone?I grimaced when I remembe

Chapter Eight: A Lie

I was navigating the edge of the dance floor, trying to reach a pillar where I could disappear for a moment, when it happened.A servant, darting through the crowd with a heavy silver tray of crystal flutes, misjudged the turn.We collided.It wasn't a hard hit, but my body was a map of raw nerves and bruised muscle. The impact jolted my spine, and a sharp, white-hot flash of pain shot through my lower back, it was a direct reminder of the Wolf’s lack of restraint.I gasped, my knees buckling for a split second."Your Grace! Forgive me!" the boy stammered, his face turning the color of ash as he struggled to steady the rattling tray.I grabbed his forearm to steady myself, my fingers digging into his sleeve. For a heartbeat, the mask slipped. My jaw tightened, my breath hitching in a way that wasn't feminine or soft. It was the reaction of a man bracing for a fight.I saw the boy’s eyes widen. He was close enough to see the tension in my neck, close enough to hear the rough edge of my

Chapter Nine: The Defiance

Eilis looked ready to snap her in half, his posture a jagged line of restrained violence. I felt like a bird pinned to a board, having no idea how to defend myself. Every word that formed in my throat felt like a trap. If I spoke to softly, I was weak, but if I spoke too firmly, my voice would betray the secret I carried beneath my corset.What could I say in this situation? I had no proof. It was my word against a noble wolf.Denis stepped into the circle with a slow predatory gaze,that made a look of uncertainty flash past Mila's face. “A tragic loss, Lady Mila,” he said, his voice smooth as honey. “But I noticed something curious when you were screaming for a search.”Mila flinched, her hand dropping slightly from where she had been pointing them at me. “What could you possibly have noticed besides this human’s thievery? we all saw the collision, she was right there.”“The sapphire cuff,” Denis mused, ignoring her tone. He stepped closer, invading her personal space until Mila had

Chapter Ten: The Council

The morning did not bring the soft, golden light of a new beginning. As I sat by the window in my chambers, the silk of my morning gown felt like a shroud. My body still ached—a dull, rhythmic thrumming in my lower back and the sharp, stinging memory of the bite on my neck.I had survived the ball, I survived Mila. But as I watched the mist roll off the black cliffs, I didn't feel like a survivor. I felt like a man standing on a narrowing ledge, watching the ground crumble beneath his feet.A sharp, rhythmic rapping at the door made me flinch. "Enter," I said, pitching my voice into a soft, breathless register I had practiced.The door swung open to reveal two guards in the silver-and-black livery of the Royal Council. Behind them stood Denis. His usual playful smirk was entirely absent, replaced by a grim set to his jaw that made my stomach drop. What now?"Lady Raven," one of the guards intoned, his voice as cold as the stone walls. "The High Council requests your immediate presence

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