《Betrayed by Alpha : The Wolf's revenge》全部章節：第 21 章 - 第 30 章

Ravenna’s POV I had spent the last three hours pacing the floor of my room, weighing the cost of my next move. Kael was a predator of a different kind. Going to his quarters under the cover of night felt like walking straight into a trap I might never escape.But as I looked down at my hands, feeling the phantom burn of the fires that had destroyed my old life, my expression hardened into stone.I didn't have a choice.If I refused him, the fragile web I was weaving would instantly unravel. He held the truth of my identity like a noose around my neck. One whisper from him to Luna or Ronan, and the gates of the palace would slam shut in my face forever. I needed his silence, I needed his dark knowledge, and most importantly, I needed him to believe that I was entirely under his control.I pulled a heavy, dark cloak over my shoulders, pulling the hood up until my face was swallowed by shadow. Stepping over to the door, I unlocked it with a deafeningly loud click and slipped out in

Raveena's POV The towering iron gates of the Bloodmoon Palace stood before me, massive and intimidating, like the open jaws of a giant beast ready to swallow anyone who entered. Two guards stood at absolute attention, their silver armor gleaming under the courtyard torches. Three years ago, if I had even dared to breathe near this perimeter, I would have been dragged away in chains.I took a slow, grounding breath, letting the familiar scent of the palace grounds settle into my lungs."I am Vexley Aleron," I told the lead guard, keeping my voice smooth and perfectly disciplined. "I am here for Prince Ronan."The guard’s eyes flickered down to the security ledger before he quickly stepped aside, bowing his head respectfully. "The Alpha heir has already informed us of your arrival, Miss Aleron. You may enter."A cold, dark wave of satisfaction washed through my veins as the heavy iron gates ground open. My heels clicking sharply as I walked past them. I am through the gates.But the m

Ravenna’s POV The rich, velvet-thick vintage wine burned a warm trail down my throat as the laughter of Luna Selena echoed softly.To the untrained eye, I was just a bright young girl completely captivated by the royal family’s grace. But beneath the table, my fingers were tightly laced together, my pulse hammering against my ribs.Every second spent basking in their false warmth was a second wasted. I needed to move. I needed to bleed the secrets out of this palace while their guards were thoroughly dropped. "Oh, dear," I murmured softly, pressing a delicate hand to my stomach as I offered Luna an apologetic smile. "Please forgive my interruption, Your Highness, but the wine seems to have caught up with me. I desperately need to use the restroom."Ronan stood up halfway, his eyes soft. "There's a guest restroom just past the eastern glass doors, Vexley. Take the first left down the corridor, and it's the second door on your right. You can't miss it.""Thank you, Prince Ronan," I pur

Ravenna’s POVMy heart was beating so hard and fast. Fear tightened around my throat, making it difficult to breathe.*How does he know?* I wondered. *Did he notice something? Did he see me somewhere? He is the least person I feel should know anything about me.*But as I looked into his smug eyes, a sudden realization calmed my panic.*No. He doesn't know.*If Silas had real proof, he wouldn't be standing here asking questions. He would have already dragged me before the King and exposed me. He was only testing me, trying to see if I would panic and reveal myself.I couldn't let that happen.Taking a deep breath, I forced my fear away and replaced it with anger. I rose to my feet, the chair scraping loudly across the ground.“Excuse me?!” I snapped. “Why would you accuse me of something so ridiculous? Do I look like a palace maid to you, Beta Silas?”Silas's smirk remained firm.He lifted his hands as if surrendering, but the suspicious look in his eyes never disappeared.“Easy, Miss A

Ravenna's POVThe pain in Damon's eyes hit me harder than I expected.For a moment, I couldn't breathe.He stood in front of me, staring at me as if I were the only thing keeping him alive. The sadness in his gaze was so raw, so deep, that it seemed to fill the space between us.I looked away.I couldn't bear it.Because the truth was that I knew exactly why he looked at me that way.Damon loved me.He had loved me long before I left.He had loved me when I was broken.He had loved me when I was drowning in grief and rage.And somehow, despite everything, he still loved me now.A sharp ache settled in my chest.Of all the people in this world, Damon was probably the only one who had ever cared about me without expecting something in return.When I had been abandoned, shattered, and left with nothing, he had taken me in. He had given me shelter, protection, and a place to belong.He had saved me.But that was exactly why I couldn't let him get close.Love was dangerous.Attachment was