Semua Bab The Rejected She-Wolf, Bound to the Vampire Prince: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Moments before my Mating Ceremony, the guards shoved me from the altar.I watched, paralyzed, as another she-wolf in a pristine white gown took my place. My mate, Beta Seth, didn't even flinch.He took her hand—the hand of his childhood sweetheart, Brielle. And in that silence, his voice echoed in my head through the mind link."Brielle is pregnant with a rogue's pup. She's mateless. I have to claim her, give her a home in the pack. It's to protect the child. I won't actually mark her. When this is all over, you'll still be my only one."I almost believed his bullshit.Until I saw Seth's hand stroking Brielle's waist after the ceremony. And Brielle, pulling him in for a kiss.In that moment, my eyes burned, and I was rooted to the spot.Seth thought I'd wait. Everyone who watched me pine for him thought I'd come crawling back, begging him to complete our bond.After all, we were fated mates. I'd been waiting for this ceremony for five years.But they had no idea. I turned my back on t

My cheek was still hot, but I was done.The baby in my womb needed peace, and this pointless fighting was just making me tired.I turned to leave."Wait." Seth's hand closed around my wrist. His grip was light, but firm enough to stop me. "Are you still sulking?"After hitting me, his voice was suddenly gentle. Just like the man who used to make me happy."Ember, I know you still have feelings for me."He stepped in front of me. His palm brushed against the cheek he'd just slapped. The touch made me freeze."See?" he murmured, mistaking my frozen shock for longing. "You still react to me." A triumphant glint lit his eyes."I'll give you a chance. A real one. In three days, the pack is hosting a gala for the peace treaty. I can take you. Show you real high society."His fingers traced my cheek, as if soothing a frightened kitten."But you'll have to get rid of that disgusting band on your wrist. And lose the cheap jewelry. I'll turn you back into the beautiful Ember I remember."The bea

Lucian carried Damian through the parting crowd.The moment their eyes landed on me—on the floor, cheek swollen, lip split and bleeding—the air turned to ice.Damian immediately slid from Lucian’s arms.His small form raced to my side, his violet eyes flashing with a coldness far beyond his years.“Mother!” He knelt beside me, his small hand gently touching my swollen cheek. “Who hurt you?”His voice was childish, but the icy tone sent a shiver down everyone’s spine.Mother. The word, spoken by a child who was clearly a vampire. To a werewolf.The entire pack froze as if turned to stone.“No… it can’t be…”“What did he call her?”“Mother?”“A vampire child called a werewolf ‘Mother’?”“What… what does that mean?”A wave of whispers rose, then died just as quickly.Because a horrifying realization dawned on all of them.If this child called Ember ‘Mother’… then Ember was…No. It was impossible.Absolutely impossible.Seth’s face went white. He stumbled back a few steps.“Ember…” he stam

Dr. Aldric finished treating my wounds with a trembling hand and quickly retreated.The hall remained deathly silent.Lucian slowly rose, his blood-red eyes sweeping over every person in the room.“Now,” his voice was low and cold, each syllable a lethal threat. “I want to know who hurt my mate. Step forward now, and I might grant you a quick death. If I have to find out myself…”He didn't finish, but the unspoken promise of agony was clear.Everyone trembled.No one dared move. No one dared to speak.Just then, Seth suddenly stepped forward.His face was pale, but his eyes held a desperate gleam.“Wait!” he said loudly. “Your Highness, I believe there’s been a misunderstanding.”Lucian turned, his icy gaze locking onto him. “A misunderstanding?”“Yes.” Seth took a deep breath, as if steeling himself. “Ember and I share the fated mate bond. It is the most sacred connection in the wolf world, a destiny gifted to us by the Moon Goddess herself.”His voice grew louder, more confident.“I

Before Alisa could say more, the door opened softly.Lucian and Damian stood in the doorway.Seeing me awake, Damian rushed over.“Mother!” He carefully climbed onto the bed, his violet eyes brimming with tears. “It’s all my fault…”He choked on a sob. “If I hadn’t provoked that bad woman, you wouldn’t have gotten hurt.”I stroked his silver-white hair.“It’s not your fault, baby. I’m okay. See? I’m fine now.”But Damian was still blaming himself.“But she used a silver knife on you… Silver is dangerous for werewolves… Mother, does it hurt?”His small hand hovered over my bandaged shoulder, afraid to touch it.“It doesn’t hurt anymore,” I kissed his forehead. “As long as I have you and your father, I’m not afraid of anything.”Lucian stood quietly by the bed, his red eyes never leaving my face.“Alisa, could you leave us for a moment?” he said gently. “I’d like to be alone with my mate.”Alisa took the hint and left.“You too, Damian,” I said softly. “Mother needs to talk to Father.”“