All Chapters of The Cursed Alpha’s Only Mate: Chapter 1 - Chapter 3

Samantha POVMy ears were still ringing when the second struck of Carmen’s slap finally registered in my bones.I stood frozen in the center of the great hall, my cheek burning so fiercely that I could feel my heartbeat pulsing beneath the skin. The taste of copper flooded my mouth where my lip had split against my teeth, but I refused to raise a hand to it. I would not give her that satisfaction. Not here. Not in front of everyone.Her eyes glittered with vicious delight as she looked down at me. “Kneel, Samantha,” she said slowly, savoring every word. “Kneel and lick my shoes clean. Every single drop.”The red wine was still dripping from the pointed toes of her silver heels, staining the polished marble beneath her feet. The sharp, sour scent of it mixed with the heavy floral perfume she wore, making my stomach twist.I could feel them all staring.Some werewolves watched with open amusement. Others shifted uncomfortably but said nothing. Most simply looked pleased.I lifted my ch

Maddox moved through his private garden selecting dark crimson roses, wanting perfection for Samantha. The morning replayed in his mind, her laughter, their kiss, the bond surging between them. Anticipation filled his chest as he climbed to his chambers, bouquet raised like an offering. He pushed open the door, but the room was empty. The bed was made, the sheets cold. Her gown sat folded on a chair. The fire had burned down to embers. She was gone."Samantha?" His voice echoed off the stone walls. No answer.He crossed the room quickly, checking the bathing chamber, the dressing room, the small balcony overlooking the gardens. Empty. All of it empty."Samantha!" Louder now. The first edge of panic creeping into his voice.He summoned his servants and the guards. He stood in the center of his chambers, the bouquet still clutched in his hand, while they searched every corridor, every room, every shadowed corner of the castle.She was not there.The servants wrung their hands and swore