Semua Bab The Alpha's Secret Mate : Bab 21 - Bab 30

I rubbed my aching temples slowly, trying to calm the frustration building inside me. My head felt heavy, and my chest tightened with anger I could no longer hide. Sometimes I truly hated the way this world worked. People born into wealth and power could do terrible things and still walk around freely, while people like us suffered in silence every single day.It was unfair.Cruel.And no matter how hard we worked, no matter how obedient we tried to be, people beneath them were always treated as though our lives meant less.I lifted my eyes toward Sara, studying the frightened expression on her face. She sat nervously at the edge of the bed, her fingers twisting together in her lap. Even now, she looked terrified that someone might suddenly walk in and punish her for speaking to me.“No one saw your injuries?” I asked quietly.Sara immediately shook her head.“No, my lady,” she answered in a soft whisper. “The masters are always busy with their own affairs. Most of the time, they don’

He was so close I could feel the heat of his gaze pressing against the skin of my back. I froze, certain that if I shifted even an inch, I would collide with him. Despite my efforts to stay grounded, unbidden thoughts began to plague me—shameful, persistent images of his exposed chest and the sharp, clean lines of his collarbones. I squeezed my eyes shut, mentally scolding myself for such scandalous impulses.It’s wrong, I told myself. He is my husband, but surely a man like him—an attractive man of experience—wouldn't want intimacy with someone like me. I imagined him with beautiful women from his past, and a sharp, irrational spike of jealousy flared in my chest. We weren't star-crossed lovers; we had no history of luck together. So why did the mere thought of him with anyone else make me want to lash outI was still spiraling through my own possessiveness when a large, muscular hand suddenly encircled my waist, pulling me backward until I was flush against him. An involuntary gasp

Just as I opened my mouth to ask if he had been waiting long, the words died in my throat.Kyle stood before me like something pulled straight from a royal portrait. The deep blue three-piece suit he wore fit him perfectly, the sharp lines accentuating every broad contour of his frame. Golden embroidery traced the edges of the lapels in intricate patterns, glimmering beneath the soft morning light. A matching coat rested elegantly over his shoulders, the rich red crest stitched at its center commanding attention. His dark hair was neatly slicked back, and the black gloves covering his hands completed the image of cold sophistication.For a moment, I forgot how to breathe.He looked less like an alpha and more like an emperor from another era—powerful, untouchable, devastatingly composed. Standing there in my simple clothes, I suddenly felt painfully underdressed and horribly out of place. The Keyes family carried themselves with the effortless elegance of true nobility, every movement

Gina pushed back her chair and rose to her feet."Where are you going?" Kyle asked, glancing up at her."I have a school to attend," she replied, tossing her long hair over one shoulder. Without another word, she strode out of the dining room.The moment the door closed behind her, silence settled over the room.Only Luana and I remained.It's all my fault.Luana's earlier words echoed in my mind, heavy with self-blame.Kyle's POVI exhaled slowly.Good riddance.Their presence had irritated me to no end, and I was relieved they had finally left the table.At least, that sentiment applied to everyone except my beautiful wife.Across from me, Luana sat quietly, her gaze fixed on her lap. Guilt and sadness seemed to cling to her like a shadow. Her fingers nervously toyed with the hem of her light brown dress as she struggled to meet my eyes."I should probably keep my distance from you," she murmured softly. "Otherwise, it might damage your relationship with your family."A chuckle esca

Out of everyone in the house, Gina had always been the one I got along with the most.Well... almost.Except for him.Ever since I arrived in this house, she had been the easiest person to deal with. Because of that, I didn’t want our relationship to sour over something unnecessary.Pushing those thoughts aside, I looked at her and answered calmly,“At least you could have been a little nicer instead of forming judgments based on the brand of her clothes.”Gina frowned immediately, clearly displeased.“I didn’t judge her,” she argued. “I simply asked if she got that cheap dress from somewhere. It’s not my problem if she has terrible taste in fashion.”The atmosphere around me shifted instantly.Inside me, Drake’s eyes flashed with irritation.“It would be better if you spoke about her with a little more respect.”My voice dropped dangerously low.The playful expression on Gina’s face disappeared.Her eyes widened slightly.Then, after staring at me for a few seconds, she narrowed her