The Alpha's Cruel Game의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 10

At night, Erwin knocked on my door."Alyssa wants stew. Go make some."I looked down and silently walked to the kitchen.In the kitchen, I prepared the ingredients mechanically. Cold water ran over my hands. My fingertips felt numb from the chill.Suddenly, I recalled how Erwin used to love the stew I made.Back then, he liked to wrap his arms around my waist from behind and say, "My future mate is such a good cook."The steam blurred my vision.I raised a hand and wiped the liquid from the corner of my eyes. I didn't know if it was from the steam or my own tears.Three hours later, I stood outside their door with the finished stew."Come in." Erwin's voice came from inside.When I pushed the door open, I saw Alyssa leaning against the headboard while Erwin sat beside the bed. He was peeling fruit for her.He had a very particular way of peeling fruit. The peel came off in one long unbroken strip. It was something he had once learned specially for me."The stew is ready." I

The bonfire at the birthday party burned dazzlingly bright.I leaned against a stone pillar in the corner while listening to the pack members whisper among themselves."Alpha Erwin really does dote on Alyssa. It's only a birthday party, but he's spending a fortune.""Of course. I heard Alyssa once saved his life.""Compared to Lara, this must feel like true love."Their gossip reached my ears clearly.Expressionless, I took a sip of water and forced myself to endure the pain brought on by the curse.When the party reached the gift-giving part, Alyssa stood in the center. She was surrounded like the moon among stars.The gifts Erwin presented were each more extravagant than the last. There were limited-edition fur garments, custom-made jewelry, and territory deeds."Thank you all for the gifts." Alyssa smiled sweetly. Her gaze suddenly landed on me in the corner. "But it seems someone still hasn't given me a present."Every eye turned toward me. I tightened my grip on the glas

Alyssa's expression immediately turned sour, but she couldn't lash out in front of everyone. She forced a smile."O-Oh, sure."I hadn't expected the marking ceremony I prepared so diligently to end like this.But my work was finished. I could leave now.I had just stepped out the door when Alyssa ran over and blocked my path."Lara, you're feeling pretty pleased with yourself, aren't you?" Alyssa grabbed my wrist tightly. Her nails nearly dug into my flesh. "Do you think Erwin suddenly gave up the marking because of you? Dream on! The only thing he feels toward you is hatred!"I looked at her calmly. "I never thought that. He said he would mark you, and I've already wished you both well. What else do you want?""I want you dead!" Alyssa suddenly lowered her voice. Her eyes gleamed with malice. "Tell me, if Erwin sees you trying to kill me, do you think he'll finally kill you?"Before I could react, Alyssa suddenly let go and fell backward."Ahh!"Alyssa tumbled down the tall

When I opened my eyes, I realized I was lying in Erwin's guest room.The wound on my forehead had already been bandaged, and my soaked clothes had been replaced with a clean fur robe.I lifted a hand and touched my chest. I could barely feel the heartbeat of my wolf spirit.Suddenly, the door swung open. A guard stood in the doorway and said coldly, "You're awake? Alpha Erwin said he and Alyssa are going to visit her parents today. You're to stay here and behave."I didn't answer. I simply stared quietly out the window.Today was the final day before my wolf spirit shattered completely. It was also the last day of my life.With that thought in mind, I smiled.Slowly, I sat up. My wolf spirit gave off a faint buzzing sound. It was like the final countdown."I want to go out," I said softly.The guard frowned. "No. Alpha Erwin said–""I'm just going to buy a few things." I cut him off calmly. "You can come with me."The guard hesitated for a moment before agreeing.After all,

Erwin had said he would keep Lara by his side and torment her for the rest of his life.His life wasn't over yet. How could she leave first?His eyes welled up with tears, and his breathing grew heavy. His hands trembled uncontrollably when he reached out to touch Lara's fingertips.There was a dull ache in his heart. Even his nose stung a little.After a long silence, Alyssa was the first to break it. She stepped forward, wrapped her arms around him, and spoke softly in comfort."Erwin, Lara was your enemy. Now that she's dead, you should be happy. You won't have to watch her suffer anymore."All your hatred can finally be put to rest. Let's leave it all the past and move on. From now on, the two of us will live happily together. What do you say?"When Erwin said nothing, she pressed her cheek against his broad, solid back and smiled."Lara's already dead. Let her be buried as soon as possible. All the hatred from before is settled. Her body has no value anymore."That was wh