All Chapters of The Alpha's Wife, The Lycan King's Obsession : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter Fifty One - The Gaze that Burns

The question caught Gianna completely off guard.Molly's face flushed. "I'm sorry. That was disrespectful. I shouldn't have—""No, it's fine." Gianna waved the apology aside. "It's a valid question."She took a breath, choosing her words carefully."I'm not just an ordinary Luna. I'm the first woman to be recognized and honored by the King in the history of this kingdom." She met Molly's eyes. "That recognition comes with certain benefits. One of them is the ability to seek audience with the King without needing a male escort."Molly's eyes widened. "That's incredible.""It's unprecedented.""How did you manage it? What did you do to earn such an honor?"Gianna explained briefly about the wells, the roofs, the improvements she'd made to Valemont without her Alpha's help."That's amazing," Molly said. "You actually made a difference in people's lives.""I tried.""What pack did you say you're from again?""Valemont.""And where are you from originally?""Highmoon. My father is Alpha Al

Chapter Fifty Two - Father

Nolan couldn't help himself.He stared at Gianna across the gathering, his eyes drawn to the rubies around her neck.She was wearing his gift.Pride swelled in his chest at the sight of it. She'd chosen the rubies, deep red like blood and like the bond between them.His wolf stirred, pushing forward, wanting to cross the distance and claim what was his.Nolan forced it down, monitoring his aura levels carefully.He stood and the crowd quieted immediately."Welcome," he said, his voice carrying across the grounds. "Tonight we gather as one kingdom. Not as separate packs. Not as rivals. But as wolves united under the same moon."Cheers rose from the crowd."We are strongest when we stand together. When we remember that what binds us is greater than what divides us." He paused. "To the Alphas present, I remind you of your sacred duty. Your packs are your responsibility. Their welfare. Their prosperity. Their happiness. These things rest on your shoulders."He looked directly at Cyrus fo

Chapter Fifty Three - The Ambush in the Woods

Alexandra shifted first, his clothes falling away as his wolf emerged. He was massive, silver-furred and powerful. Gianna hid her dress carefully in the hollow of a tree and shifted next. IsaGianna stretched, relishing the freedom of this form after being dormant for so long. They ran together into the forest, joining the stream of wolves heading deeper into the trees. But the crowd was thick and chaotic and within minutes, they were separated. Alexandra's howl reached her through the noise, a promise. He'd find her before the ceremony ended. Gianna wasn't interested in hunting. She just wanted to run. She wanted to feel the earth under her paws and the wind in her fur and the moon calling overhead. She raced through the forest, competing with other wolves when they crossed her path, leaping over fallen logs and dodging between trees. The forest at night was beautiful in a way daylight never captured. Shadows and silver light. The scent of pine and earth. The soun

Chapter Fifty Four - The Confession

Gianna tried to fight back immediately but IsaGianna went completely calm, peaceful even which meant she already knew who it was.Gianna stopped struggling and pulled away from Nolan's grip."We can't be seen together," she said, looking around frantically. "If anyone saw you follow me—""Then what?" He stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "What would they do?""They'd talk. They'd spread rumors. They'd—"He grabbed her hand and pulled her off the path, into a thicket of dense bushes where the moonlight barely reached and they were hidden from view."Your heart is racing," he said quietly."Because I'm nervous. Because we shouldn't be alone like this.""No one will dare gossip about their King.""Vivien did." The name came out sharper than she intended. "Or did you already find yourself a new bride to replace her?"Nolan's expression shifted. "Is that what you think? That I'm looking for a replacement?""Aren't you? Half the eligible she-wolves in the kingdom showed up tonight

Chapter Fifty Five - The Selfish King

Nolan stood completely still, shock radiating through him.Gianna's hand came down again, pounding against his chest.Once. Twice. Three times.He didn't try to stop her or catch her wrists. He just stood there and took it."You're selfish," she said, her voice breaking. "Completely selfish.""Gianna—""Don't." Another hit to his chest. "You refused to grant me a divorce because it would ruin your reputation. Because people would question why the King's arranged marriage failed. Because it would make you look weak.""That's not—""But now you're willing to do it. Now it's convenient." Her hands shook. "Now that it benefits you. Now that you want something from me."Nolan opened his mouth but no words came."I will never belong to you," Gianna said. "Even if it means enduring marriage to Cyrus for the rest of my life. Even if it means dying miserable and alone. I will never be yours."She turned to walk away but her injured ankle gave out immediately.She caught herself on a tree, brea

Chapter Fifty Six - The Night in His Chambers

Even the physician looked nervous, his eyes darting around Nolan's private chambers like he'd been brought somewhere forbidden.Gianna was still screaming."Get me out of here! This is completely inappropriate! Papa, tell him—"Voices rose in the hallway outside. There were house staff whispering and footsteps gathering.Nolan pressed his fingers firmly against the mark on her neck.Gianna's eyes rolled back and she went limp in his arms."What did you do?" Alexandra demanded, stepping forward."I put her to sleep," Nolan said calmly, laying her on the bed. "So she won't feel the pain."He turned to the physician. "Work quickly. Her ankle needs to be set properly before the bone heals in the wrong position."The physician swallowed hard. "Yes, Your Majesty.""I'll wait outside," Alexandra said, his voice tight.Nolan nodded and left the room with him.The moment the door closed, Elmund appeared."Your Majesty, this is a mistake.""I know.""There's still time. We can take her to Alpha

Chapter Fifty Seven - The Mistake She Cannot take back

"I would have preferred," Gianna started, her voice shaking, "to limp all the way back to Valemont than—"Nolan's mouth crashed down on hers.The words died.For a moment, Gianna went rigid, her body caught between resistance and surrender.Then something broke inside her.All the restraint, all the careful distance she'd been maintaining, all the walls she'd built to keep him out, shattered completely.She kissed him back with a desperation that shocked her.Her hands fisted in his hair, pulling him closer, harder, needing more contact than their current position allowed.His grip on her waist tightened and he lifted her slightly, adjusting her weight so she straddled his lap properly.The need between them was urgent, almost violent in its intensity.There was no time for slow exploration or gentle touches and no room for tenderness when they'd been denying this for months.Nolan's hands found the hem of his shirt she was wearing and pulled it over her head in one swift motion.His

Chapter Fifty Eight - The Moonbell

Nolan walked to the carved chest in the corner of his room.Gianna watched him, still wrapped in a towel, her hair dripping water onto the floor.He lifted the lid and reached inside.When he turned back, he was holding something small.A bell.It was silver, no bigger than her palm, with strange symbols etched into the metal. The handle was wrapped in worn leather that looked older than anything she'd ever seen."This belonged to my mother," Nolan said.Gianna's eyes widened. "Then I can't—""You can." He crossed to her and pressed it into her hands. "I need a way to know you're safe when you reach Valemont."She tried to give it back. "Nolan, if this was your mother's—""That's exactly why I'm giving it to you." His fingers closed over hers, keeping the bell in her palm. "It's called the Moonbell. My mother was a witch. She spelled it before she died."Gianna stared at the bell."Ring it," Nolan said, "and I'll hear it. No matter where you are. No matter what I'm doing. I'll come."

Chapter Fifty Nine - The Room Under The Stairs

Cyrus wasn't finished.He followed them to the base of the stairs, his voice rising with every step Gianna took."You think you can just bring anyone into my home? A stranger? Some pregnant whore who probably doesn't even know who the father is?"Molly stopped mid-step.Her face crumpled."I'm sorry," she whispered, turning to Gianna. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to cause trouble. I should go.""You're not going anywhere," Gianna said."But he's right. I'm a burden. An embarrassment." Molly's voice broke. "I'll just—I'll find somewhere else. I don't want to make things worse between you and your husband.""Worse?" Gianna almost laughed. "Trust me, things between us can't get worse."Molly shook her head, tears streaming down her face. "I should leave. Please, just let me leave."She tried to move past Gianna toward the door.Gianna caught her arm. "No.""Luna—""You have nowhere to go," Gianna said firmly. "You're pregnant. Alone. I'm not throwing you to the streets because my husband

Chapter Sixty - Empty Room

Gianna waited until the house settled into silence before going to the kitchen.The cook had already retired for the night, leaving the fires banked and the pantry locked.Gianna found the key on its hook and let herself in.She assembled a tray: bread, cheese, cold meat from dinner, a pitcher of water, and an apple. It was simple food, but enough.When she reached the room under the stairs, she knocked softly."Molly? I brought you something to eat."There was no answer.Gianna pushed the door open.Molly was sitting on the edge of the narrow bed, staring at the wall.She looked up when Gianna entered, and something in her expression made Gianna pause."I thought you might be hungry," Gianna said, setting the tray on the small table by the window."Thank you." Molly's voice was flat.Gianna sat in the wooden chair. "Are you all right?""I'm fine.""You don't look fine."Molly's eyes flicked to the door, then back to Gianna. "I'm just tired."Gianna didn't push.Instead, she poured wa

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