All Chapters of Rise Of The Abandoned Bride: Chapter 41 - Chapter 47

~Serah POV~I watched from the far side of the hall as Serah suddenly collapsed. One moment she was walking tall after leaving the council meeting, the next, her knees buckled, and she dropped to the stone floor. Jethro moved faster than I had ever seen him. He shoved the rogues aside when they tried to help, screaming her name as he scooped her up in his arms. "Serah! Serah, wake up!"The sound of his voice cut through me like a knife. He carried her straight to his private chamber, holding her close like she was the most precious thing in the world. I followed at a distance, my chest tight. So this was it? Jethro still loved her, huh? He still cared that much about her, because seeing the way he shouted her name and pushed everyone else away, told me everything I needed to know.I stood outside the chamber door for a moment, thinking hard. Was she really collapsing, or was this another trick to gain pity? No matter what, I would make sure she was sent away. The portion I had given L

~Lydia POV~I watched everything from the side of the grand hall, my anger simmering just beneath the surface. The birthday celebration for Silas was in full swing, with guests laughing and talking loudly. Jethro stood near the center speaking with an Alpha from another pack. Serah is still trying to control herself, which I hate with passion because I want her to lose and show them the beast in her, but the Alpha looked straight at Jethro and asked, "Why is it that your concubine is ordering your wife to stay back?""Ooh, I didn't notice that." Jethro smiled calmly and turned to me. "Lydia, stop."The Alpha's Luna smiled kindly at Serah. "You can be excused if you need to be, my dear."Serah stood up quickly and left the hall, which I followed right behind her. The moment we were alone in the quieter corridor, Serah started panting heavily. I stepped closer with fake concern."Why did you leave the banquet to come here and pant like this? Is something wrong?"Serah turned her face to

~Lydia POV~I waited in the shadows just outside the bathing chamber, my pulse steady but my mind alive with anticipation. Everything had been set perfectly. The water in the tub was scalding hot, mixed with a special blend that would burn skin on contact.Serah came out of the chamber carrying Silas. She looked tired, her eyes still carrying the shadows of the day, but she thanked Maribel softly and took her son toward the bathing room. I stood back in the shadows, watching her every move as she did not check the water. She simply lowered Silas toward the steaming bath, without even testing the temperature first.My moment had arrived. I burst into the room right as her hand hovered near the water, Jethro and two senior council members right behind me. I let out a sharp, desperate scream."No! Serah, stop!"I lunged forward and snatched Silas from her arms in one swift motion, pulling the baby safely against my chest. My voice cracked with perfect fake fear. "What are you doing? Can'

~Serah POV~The dungeon door creaked open after six long years, and the sudden rush of fresh air made my lungs burn. Two guards walked on either side of me, their hands firm in my arms as if I might try to run. My legs felt weak from years of little movement, and every step sent sharp aches through my bones. The rough fabric of the simple dress they had given me scratched against my skin, but I barely noticed. All I could think about was seeing my son.The corridor seemed endless. Torchlight flickered against the stone walls, hurting my eyes after so much darkness. I leaned on the maid walking beside me, Adara, the only person who had shown me kindness during my imprisonment. Her grip on my arm was tight, almost too tight, and I could feel her trembling.We reached the entrance to the Great Hall. The heavy doors opened, and the smell of roasted meat and smoke washed over me. The hall was full of people, like courtiers, guards, rogues and guests from other packs. They stood in silence,