Alpha King’s Mate, Not My Ex’s Servant의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 9

The bonfire was at its peak when I spotted Jaxon.He stood surrounded by a crowd, his dark grey eyes sweeping toward me—filled with nothing but cold indifference.That was exactly how he'd looked at me three years ago.The night he banished me from the pack, standing on the other side of the border stone, there hadn't been a shred of warmth in those eyes.I looked away and glanced down at my clothes. I'd come in a rush tonight—just thrown on a faded linen dress, its cuffs already fraying at the edges.This is the clothes I wore during training. The fabric is very comfortable and I have never been willing to throw them away.Elias had said I was only here to pick him up. No need to dress up."Oh my, is that Alice?"A familiar voice cut in from the side.Damon, Jaxon's Beta, strolled over with a drink in hand. He looked me up and down and let out a mocking laugh."What brings you here today? This is a private gathering for the North Mountain Pack."He deliberately dragged out his words, h

I looked up at him.A smile hung on his lips."I know the pack rules—banished wolves can't return. But if you kneel and beg, I might consider letting you stay as a servant. You could wait on Tina—pour her tea, clean her rooms. It'd still beat living out there as a rogue."Laughter erupted all around.Tina was practically shaking with glee, her hand tightening on Jaxon's arm."Alpha, you're terrible. She was your mate once, you know."Jaxon let out a faint, cold chuckle."She is not worthy."He looked me dead in the eyes, enunciating every word."Alice, you shouldn't have come here knowing I'd be around. You attacked the heir, you messed around with another wolf—and now that you can't make it on your own, you come crawling back to me.""You really think I'd go soft on you again?"I felt nothing. Not a ripple. My voice was perfectly calm."Jaxon, I'm not here for you. I'm here to take my mate home.""And for the record—choosing you was the worst mistake of my life. But thank the Moon God

Firelight flickered. The crowd parted on its own,making way for Elias.My collar was still caught in someone's grip. Elias's gaze dropped to that hand.The next second—*Crack.*The sound of snapping bone was sickeningly clear.The hand holding me was bent backward. Damon let out a shriek and collapsed to his knees.Dead silence.The smile on Jaxon's face turned to stone.Elias removed his cloak and draped it over my shoulders, pulling me into his arms.His movements were unhurried, yet carried an absolute sense of possession and protection.The air froze solid. Someone's voice trembled."The... the Alpha King?"Jaxon's pupils contracted. His gaze dropped to the royal crest on Elias's chest.His face went white in an instant."That's impossible..."I straightened slowly, fastening the cloak, and let my eyes settle on Jaxon's face.Just moments ago he'd been towering over everyone. Now he looked like the blood had been drained from his body.Elias didn't spare anyone else a glance. He s

"Let's go."Elias took my hand.I nodded without sparing Jaxon another glance and turned to leave.Behind us, Tina's shrill voice pierced the air."Alpha! Say something! She's just—""Shut up!"Jaxon's snarl was raw and brutal, like every ounce of emotion had been forced through his throat and slammed down at once.Tina froze. It was the first time she'd ever heard him speak to her that way.I didn't look back.Elias led me through the crowd. No one dared block our path. No one dared lift their eyes.As we reached the edge of the camp, I heard whispers trailing behind us."That's really the Alpha King...""She's actually the Alpha King's mate...""Jaxon just tried to lay hands on her..."The North Mountain Pack's campfire shrank into the distance behind us. But Jaxon stood as if nailed to the spot.He stayed there long after the crowd had scattered, long after the fire had nearly burned out—until something seemed to jolt him awake. He turned and strode toward his pack.He didn't say a

Winter was quiet in the Silver Moon Pack.I stood on the terrace, a cup of hot tea warming my hands.This kind of peace was something I couldn't have even imagined three years ago.Back then, the first thing I did every morning was check whether Jaxon was still beside me.I'd convince myself that what he did with Tina was only because the Elder Council had forced his hand.Now, all I needed to think about when I woke up was what I wanted to do with my day.This was what a normal life felt like.Footsteps sounded behind me. Elias walked over and tucked my cloak tighter around my shoulders. The gesture was natural, effortless."Cold?"I shook my head.He looked down at me, his eyes warm."You've been sleeping well lately."I smiled and pressed a soft kiss to the corner of his mouth."Because you're here."Just then, a guard's voice came from the outer corridor."Your Highness."I turned.The guard's expression was conflicted."Jaxon, Alpha of the North Mountain Pack, is outside requestin