Alle Kapitel von Claimed By Alpha Xander Marco: Kapitel 71 – Kapitel 80

Bella's POVLong before I could open my eyes again, the first rays of sunshine warm my face.For a few quiet moments, I simply lay there, listening.There was peace in the mansion.Somewhere outside, birds sang from the towering trees surrounding the Alpha's residence. I heard the distant footfall of servants as they started their morning work, and the soft giggle of my kids peeking through the open bedroom door.Before I even had my butt on the seat, I had a grin on my face.Ayra and Aman were awake.I got up out of bed, set another light robe round me and moved gently into the hall.The door of the nursery was open.Laura was already inside, gently helping Aman sit upright while Emily played peekaboo with Ayra, making her burst into adorable giggles.The sight instantly warmed my heart.Laura looked over her shoulder and smiled."Good morning, Lady Bella.""Good morning."Emily bowed respectfully."We didn't want to wake you. The little ones have been awake for almost thirty minutes

Xander's POVA month had passed since Bella and the twins arrived at Nightmare Pack.On the outside, it was a calm day.Bella had slowly adjusted to life in the pack. As with everything else in their lives, Ayra and Aman were growing increasingly stronger each day, filling the Alpha's residence with laughter that somehow just managed to enliven even my darkest mornings!But beyond the walls of our home...Nightmare Pack was dying.Each morning another funeral was held. Wolves continued to get sick at each sunset.The strange disease continued spreading through the pack like wildfire. At first it had only affected a few elderly wolves, but now even young warriors were collapsing without warning.Our healers worked day and night, the omegas too exhausted every herb they knew but nothing worked.Every morning I received another list of names. Another family destroyed. Another warrior buried.That was just too much to bear.I was viewing another healer's head fall in helplessness in the in

Xander's POVA month had passed since the council's ceremony.Outside, Nightmare Pack appeared to possess improved health, new recruits, and exciting new goals.The mysterious disease had not disappeared completely, but the number of deaths had dropped dramatically. The healers were able to catch their breath between emergencies, and for the first time, there was hope in the eyes of my people.This improvement was welcomed by everyone. Everyone except me.I was sitting at my desk, in my study, alone, with piles of reports on my desk that I hadn't really read.... I scanned the pages but my thoughts were elsewhere.With Bella.Every single day I watched my mother remind Bella that she wasn't accepted. Insults were not verbally expressed. They approached her silently, in cold stares and withering words, and with decisions in which she was deliberately left out.It was even worse because Bella said nothing back.She remained respectful. She greeted my mother every morning. She praised all

Xander's POVThe past few weeks had been some of the hardest of my life.I observed that Bella grew silent each day. Though she still smiled at Ayra and Aman. She still honored the maids and bowed to the warriors with politeness and kindness. But the light that had once filled her eyes was fading.Mother never stopped reminding her that she wasn't accepted. Lila, whether intentionally or not, was constantly treated as not the pack's Luna.At every meeting, every ceremony, every council session, everyone focused on her role – and Bella stood in the background, acting as if no harm had come to her.It was breaking my heart.Last night we argued with each other. No... argued wasn't the right word, I had begged for apology. But didn't mind.She had merely glanced at me with exhausted eyes. "I'm exhausted, Xander," she had whispered. I don't know how long I can continue living like none of this hurts.I had taken her hands."Please... don't give up on us."Tears had filled her eyes, but

Xander's POVI didn't sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Bella's face.Every corner of the mansion reminded me of her. The nursery reminded me of the way she laughed whenever Ayra stubbornly refused to nap. The dining room made me think of our peaceful mornings at our breakfast table. The garden was quiet — even emptier without her sitting by the fountain with a book in her hand.As dawn painted the sky with pale shades of gold, I was already dressed.Suddenly there came a rapid knock on my study door."Alpha," Captain Ronan called. "The warriors are ready."I picked up the phone right away."We leave now."In just minutes, the courtyard was filled with dozens of warriors. While some of the horses were mounted, others turned into their wolves and readied themselves to track down Bella's scent.I mounted my horse and looked at every face before me."We search every part of the northern forest again. Nobody gives up until we find her.""Yes, Alpha!" they answered in unison.We ro