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I PICKED UP A FAKE MATE, BUT HE'S THE ENEMY ALPHA의 모든 챕터: 챕터 11 - 챕터 20

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The bloody psychopath

ELARAThe remaining three rogues didn't even have time to process their companion’s scream.Before the injured rogue could fall to the ground, I spun, utilizing his momentum to drive my heel directly into the throat of the second attacker. A sickening crunch echoed through the trees, and he collapsed instantly, lifeless. The last two lunged at me together, their jaws snapping fangs, but I dodged between them like a shadow. I grabbed the third rogue by the back of his neck and slammed his skull against the hilly road, knocking him out. The last one turned to flee, but I swept his legs out from under him, came down hard with my knee against his chest, and delivered a swift strike to his neck.Silence returned to the snow-covered path, broken only by the sound of my own shallow breathing. I turned back to Calix, who was still kneeling in the snow, clutching his bleeding ribs. The look in his icy blue eyes was pure shock. He stared at me as if I were a stranger. Without a word, I grabb

The beast

ELARA The air inside my father’s private study was burning with tension. He sat behind his glass table, his hands clasped beneath his chin, his expression darker than I had ever seen it. He had summoned all three of his daughters, along with our mates. My sisters stood close to their husbands. Mira with Tristan, and Lyra with Asher, while Calix stood silently beside me near the door. “Elder Thomas was found murdered this morning,” Father announced bluntly. His voice rattled the glass cases lining the walls. “Inside the pack church. It wasn't a clean death. The bastard was hung from the altar like a piece of slaughtered livestock.” Gasps echoed through the small room. Mira pressed a hand to her mouth, and even the arrogant smirk on Tristan’s face vanished, replaced by an immediate, defensive frown. “Who could have bypassed our inner perimeter?” Asher demanded, his hand resting on the hilt of the ceremonial dagger at his waist. “The church is deep within our borders.” Father

My name on your back

ELARAThe iron gates clanged shut, and the beast sprang into the arena. I stopped breathing. The beast snapped its jaws directly at Calix.But he didn't even flinch. As the beast lunged, he moved with a smooth grace, sidestepping the attack by a fraction of an inch. He didn't shift. He stayed entirely in his human form, a decision that seemed insane to every wolf watching from the stands. The beast snarled, irritated, and turned, snapping viciously. Calix dodged again, but the beast was fast. With a furious roar, the beast drove Calix back, forcing him toward the western edge of the arena where the stone walls gave way to the dense woods. The crowd cheered, howling for blood as the beast sprang again, forcing Calix entirely over the boundary and into the dark tree line.Then, they vanished.The roaring of the crowd slowly fizzled out into a tense, whispering silence. One hour passed. Then two. The bright afternoon sun began to dip below the snow-capped peaks, casting long shadows

Kiss me

ELARA“Stay away from my man!” Mira growled, her eyes glowing feral. If possible, she would've killed me right there. “Tristan is mine!”Regaining my balance, I locked eyes with her and slowly brushed the blood stain from my lips with my thumb.“Your husband was the one who stopped me. No, he grabbed me and pulled me into a corner. Question him.”Her eyes darkened. “Stop lying! Tristan only loves me. He's my true mate. He would never spare you a glance.”I didn't say a word. Her skull was so thick she couldn't understand my language. “Look,” she stepped closer, her finger punching my chest. “What happened in the past was a harmless bet. Don't take it too seriously. Now that you have found your true mate, focus on him. Forget about Tristan.” She slowly stepped back, threatening my eyes, and turned around.I was silent because I didn't want to draw any attention. Being wolfless, I chose to be a pushover, living under a weak identity.Mira didn't leave. She passed me a deadly glare ove

You belong to me

ELARAMy heart drummed aggressively against my chest as Calix leaned in, his lips hovering mere millimeters from mine. The air between us grew hot. He was testing me. His icy blue eyes were entirely awake, sharp and predatory, waiting to see if I would cross the line or shatter the fragile illusion of our fated bond.If I kissed him now, I would lose myself. If I refused, his suspicion would blow my entire world to pieces before the sun even rose.Summoning every ounce of my courage, I leaned forward, tilting my head at the very last second. Instead of pressing my lips to his mouth, I gently brushed them against his warm, stubbled cheek.It wasn't a kiss he wanted. It was a peck."Get some rest,” I whispered and strode out of the room, embarrassed.My cheeks were burning.The next morning, Chloe appeared. She carried her medical bag, but instead of checking on Calix first, she locked the door and pulled out a velvet-lined case. It was a delicate glass vial filled with a swirling pur

The midnight wolf

ELARAThe morning air in the deep woods was freezing, but my entire body was burning up from the inside out.The synthetic poison Chloe had given me was working its way through my veins, generating the artificial fated scent. Every breath I took felt like inhaling crushed glass, and my blood felt like boiling oil. Yet, I stood perfectly rigid beneath the towering pine trees, forcing my face to remain serene.The council elders, wrapped in their ceremonial robes, flanked by my father and my sisters, stood around me. We were deep within the blind zone of the forest, where the canopy was so thick that the sunlight barely pierced through the branches.“Look at her,” Lyra snickered, leaning against a mossy boulder while her mate, Asher, stood proudly beside her. “She’s practically shaking. Your magnificent beta mate will actually be able to find you, right, Elara? Or are we going to be standing in the snow until we freeze to death?”I didn't say a word. I couldn't. If I opened my mouth to

Suspicious of him

ELARAThe monstrous, midnight-black shadow of his wolf seemed to swallow the moonlight, casting the entire guestroom into darkness. He was stronger and bigger than any wolf I had ever seen.The sheer size of the phantom beast was dizzying. No ordinary beta could possess a wolf that massive, let alone one that radiated such a suffocating, lethal pressure."Calix..." I breathed, my voice trembling as I stared up into his glowing red eyes. "Is your wolf... Is he really healed?"The moment the question left my lips, the crimson glow in his eyes receded, returning to their sharp, icy blue. The terrifying shadow of the giant black wolf dissolved into the air, vanishing as if it had never been there at all. Calix looked down at me, his expression smoothing back into his usual unbothered mask. "The wolf is healed," he whispered, his deep voice calm. "But I still don't remember anything about my past, Elara."He slid off the bed, creating a sudden, cold distance between us. "You need to take

She's a pawn

ELARA For a second, I forgot to breathe beneath his weight. My heart battered against my ribs, and the raw, stinging agony on my back throbbed violently as my skin pressed against the mattress. I swallowed, forcing myself to look into his piercing blue eyes. "I was... I was just feeling overwhelmed," I stammered. "Sitting at that grand breakfast table with my family for the first time in years... it was too much." Calix let out a smirk. He didn't say anything, but he slowly shifted his body, rolling off me to lie by my side. As he settled into the mattress, he reached out, his warm arm attempting to pull me into a tight hug against his chest. The sudden pressure against my shredded skin was too much. "Ah!" I let out a scream, flinching away from his touch. Calix’s eyes instantly narrowed. The lazy smirk vanished from his lips, replaced by a cold, deadly seriousness. Before I could even realize what he was doing, his hand gripped the collar of my soft nightdress. He tore the fabr

I never learned mercy

ELARAThe central valley sanctuary was breathtaking. Hundreds of crystal chandeliers hung from the vaulted ceilings, casting a warm, brilliant glow over the ocean of wolves dressed in their finest formal attire. The Golden Moon Ceremony was the most prestigious event of the year, a celebration of unity among the five packs.But as usual, I was standing entirely alone.Calix was standing with the other high-ranking mates, positioned right next to my father and the council elders. Even in a room full of elite Alphas, Calix drew every eye. He wore a sharp black suit that emphasized his broad shoulders and towering height. He looked entirely in his element, nodding politely to the elders, though his icy blue eyes occasionally cut through the crowd to lock onto me."Enjoying the view, Elara?"I turned to see Mira standing behind me."Mira," I said, keeping my tone neutral."Come with me to the indoor pool pavilion," she demanded, turning on her heel without waiting for an answer. "We need

Help me get the throne

ELARAThe muffled beat of the music downstairs suddenly stopped. I was resting on the plush bed in the private second-floor room, the velvet blankets still wrapped around my shoulders, when a surge of shouting shattered the quiet corridor. Panic spiked in my chest. Screams echoed up the grand staircase, high-pitched, and loaded with terror.I pushed the blankets aside, my body still aching from the whipping, and stepped out into the hallway. Clutching the cold marble railing, I leaned over to look down at the grand ballroom.The crowd was rushing toward the glass doors leading to the back gardens. The whispers drifted upward, slicing through the air like a blade. *The Eldest Princess... She's dead!**They found her body in the lake!**Mira drowned!*I staggered back, the sheer shock of the news making the ground tilt beneath my feet. She was just screaming in my face a few hours ago. She was just pushing me into the pool. How could she be dead in the lake?Driven by a sudden urge to s

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