Bound To The Alpha King 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 211 - 챕터 220

The celebrations lasted for days.Throughout Blackthorn, banners bearing the royal crest fluttered proudly in the spring breeze. Bakers filled their windows with sweet pastries shaped like tiny crowns and wolves, musicians performed in every town square, and children ran through the streets laughing as though the entire kingdom had become one great festival.Yet inside the palace, life had begun to settle into a gentler rhythm.Doctor Miriam had become a frequent visitor to the royal chambers, making certain that Nova was eating properly, resting often, and avoiding unnecessary stress.To Nova's frustration...Everyone listened to the physician.Especially Kieran."You've been standing for too long."Nova looked over her shoulder as Kieran entered her study."I'm reading.""You've been reading for nearly three hours.""I enjoy reading."He walked over and gently removed the scroll from her hands."You'll enjoy it even more after you've rested."She raised an eyebrow."You're becoming

The arrival of midsummer brought with it one of Blackthorn's oldest traditions.Long before the kingdom had known peace, before castles had risen from stone and before kings had worn the ancient wolf crown, the people had celebrated the Summer Festival—a day dedicated to gratitude for life, family, and the blessings of another harvest season.For years during the war, the festival had been little more than a quiet prayer offered in frightened villages.This year...It returned in all its glory.Colorful banners stretched across every street in the capital. Market stalls overflowed with fresh fruit, flowers, handmade crafts, and sweet pastries dusted with sugar. Musicians tuned their instruments while children chased one another through the crowded squares wearing flower crowns.The city had come alive.Inside the palace, however, Nova found herself facing an entirely different challenge."No."Doctor Miriam folded her arms firmly."You are not climbing onto a horse."Nova blinked."I

The wooden keepsake box remained on the table beside the nursery window.Inside rested two letters.One written by a mother.One by a father.Neither letter had yet been read.Yet both carried enough love to last a lifetime.Nova smiled every time she passed the box.Some days she would simply run her fingers across its polished lid before continuing with her work.It reminded her that every new day brought them one step closer to meeting the little life growing within her.As summer slowly gave way to the first hints of autumn, the royal physician made another routine visit.Doctor Miriam listened carefully to the baby's heartbeat before helping Nova sit upright."Everything is progressing beautifully."Kieran smiled with relief."And the baby?""Healthy.""The heartbeat is strong."She looked at Nova with a warm smile."I believe someone is becoming rather energetic."As if on cue...A tiny kick landed against Nova's side.Nova laughed."There it is again."Doctor Miriam chuckled."

Autumn slowly surrendered to winter.The brilliant gold and crimson leaves that had once covered the forests gave way to bare branches dusted with frost. Crisp morning air settled over Blackthorn, and the first hints of winter painted the mountain peaks white. Farmers completed their final harvests, merchants hurried to finish their journeys before heavy snow blocked the roads, and families gathered extra firewood in preparation for the cold months ahead.Within the royal palace, excitement grew with each passing day.Nova's pregnancy had entered its final months.The child who had once been no more than a tiny heartbeat was now growing stronger every week. Gentle kicks had become energetic movements that often caught Nova by surprise, sometimes making her laugh in the middle of a council meeting.No one in the palace minded.Every movement was a reminder that the future they had dreamed of was drawing closer.One cold morning, Nova stood beside the nursery window, wrapped in a warm w

The storm passed during the night.When dawn broke over Blackthorn, the kingdom emerged beneath a blanket of untouched snow that sparkled like thousands of tiny diamonds in the morning light. The air was crisp and still, and the only sounds came from birds returning to the palace gardens and servants clearing the snow from the pathways.Inside the palace, however, the peaceful morning carried an unusual sense of anticipation.Nova had not slept well.She had awakened several times during the night, unable to find a comfortable position. The baby had been unusually active, as though sensing that something important was drawing near.As she slowly sat up in bed, she placed a hand over her stomach."You've certainly kept your mother awake," she whispered with a smile.A gentle kick answered her.She laughed quietly."I suppose that's your way of saying good morning."Kieran entered the room carrying a tray with warm herbal tea, fresh fruit, and slices of toasted bread."I thought you mig