Alle Kapitel von ICE- The Alpha’s Unwanted OMEGA: Kapitel 31 – Kapitel 40

“Do you know how his father actually met his end?” Charlie scoffed, swirling his wine. “Ethan tore the life from him.”The admiration on Chloe’s face vanished instantly, replaced by a pale mask of horror.“I can't be a hundred percent certain, but my sources are nearly positive,” Charlie continued. “I never disclosed it because we were on decent terms before. I figured his utility to the Kingdom outweighed his sins.”Chloe felt a primal chill race through her limbs. It took an eternity before her trembling hand could bring the glass to her lips.“He might be a force of nature, but he’s a broken one. You shouldn't worship a monster like that. If you were to ever bond with him, I’d be constantly checking the scent of the air for your safety,” Charlie said, calmly cutting into his steak.“I’m sure he had a justification… I don't believe he’s a mindless rogue…” Chloe mumbled. “I’ve spent years at his side; I know his scent like my own.”Charlie chuckled at her naivety. “There was a rogue

I let out a harsh, cold chuckle. "Would you be this composed if your own parents had said that about your birth?""I would offer them my thanks if they had never brought me into this world," he answered flatly. "Not every soul finds joy in being born into this kingdom, Collins."I narrowed my eyes. He didn't wish to exist? How was that possible? Ethan’s mother practically worshipped him, he sat atop a mountain of wealth, and half the territory treated him like the sun around which they orbited. Why was he so shrouded in pessimism? What kind of darkness had he survived?"Are you suffering from a mental fog?" I asked, my clinical training kicking in despite my anger. "There are treatments for that kind of depressive state. If your mind is sick, you should consult a specialist immediately."The tension in Ethan’s face softened ever so slightly. "If being 'sick' is what it takes to make you focus your attention on me, then by all means, treat me like a patient."It was nearing the witchin

Ethan looked momentarily caught off guard, his expression shifting to one of stiff unease. “Tyler purchased it.” After a beat of silence, he added, “I reviewed the cost. It was a bargain-bin item. No one else in the shop wanted such a common trinket, so I brought it back for you.”I had been mentally preparing a sophisticated rejection, but his words left me completely speechless. He was giving it to me because it was so cheap and undesirable that no one else would touch it?Fine. If he wanted to play it that way, I’d take the 'trash.'“Join me for dinner,” Ethan called out as he continued down the stairs.I wanted to snap a refusal, but my feet followed him before my mind could intervene. Perhaps it was the weight of the necklace in my hand—a physical anchor to him.We took our places at the long, stone dining table. Once Patricia had finished setting the platters, she bowed and left us to the silence. I picked at my venison, eating with agonizing slowness. Ethan had been the one to

Isabella: [Don’t buy into the act, Collins! Ethan Carter is the one hunting for Parker Tech! It’s been Ethan all along!]I felt the buzz against my thigh and subtly checked the screen. My heart constricted into a tight, painful knot. I looked up, my gaze turning like ice as it landed on Tyler. "Did you inform Ethan of your 'interest' in my legacy?"Tyler’s warm facade didn't flicker. "I did. I sought his counsel as a mentor, and he agreed the infrastructure was worth the investment. As I mentioned, I’ve been hunting for a foothold since I finished my training."Another text vibrated. Isabella: [He’s spinning a web! He’s just Ethan’s puppet!]The pressure in my chest was becoming unbearable. I decided to push Tyler to the breaking point. "Did you truly secure the funding from your family elders? Do they have an opening for a summit tomorrow? I’d like to speak with the Dawson patriarch directly."Tyler’s composure finally cracked, his face going pale. "I... I secured a private loan! I d

"He isn't the monster you’ve painted him as, Collins," Natalie said, catching my wrist. "The rain is turning into a deluge. Do you truly feel no empathy for him at all?""What about empathy for me?" I asked, setting the tea down with a sharp click. "He’s never treated me with an ounce of respect. Not for a single sunrise.""You both come from such different territories. It’s natural for an Alpha of his standing to be guarded and distant," Natalie argued. "Forget the shadows of his past. Look at who he is standing before you tonight, and who he could become with you..."I arched my brow, genuinely confused. "Why are you defending him? Do you honestly believe he’ll suddenly find the heart to let me keep my pups?"Natalie fell into a heavy silence."I’m sure he has his scars regarding family," he said after a long pause. "But the fact that he is willing to swallow his pride and stand in the mud to seek your favor is a sign that he values you more than his own dignity."I covered my ears,