Marked by the Alphas のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

Elara POVAnton’s words make my ears ring and my mind race. Selena!“What about my sister?” I ask, my first concern is Selena. “Did the spell work for her?”“Impossible to tell,” Anton shakes his head. “Not until she comes of age.”“That still doesn’t explain why you’ve brought me to this awful place,” I yell, yanking at the chain around my ankle.“When a wolf hybrid turns eighteen and goes into heat, every vampire and wolf shifter within miles can smell it,” Anton sighs, scrubbing a bony hand down his wrinkled face. “It draws them in like flies to honey.”Great. I am basically a fucking siren call for every supernatural being in the region.“You’re safe to do as you wish with your mates inside the confines of the Constantine mansion,” he continues. “Your scent can’t escape those walls. Not to mention, there isn't a wolf in this pack who would dare to even glance at the Alphas’ mate. That's the only reason you've been safe.”“But outside like you were with Braden,” his eyes darken. “Y

Elara POVThe ride home to the Constantine mansion is long, silent and awkward. Gabriela only smiled at me when I got in the back seat, and Kane had not even looked my way. I was expecting a Spanish Inquisition when Kane pulled away, not this eerie silence.Anxiety has my stomach twisted. Now that they know, will this change things between us? Will they call the deal off?All I want is my freedom, dammit. No wonder the women rebelled and started a war. We are raised to be strong and independent women, just to be matched to a man, and then we must submit to their will.By the time Kane parks the car, I am angry and no longer scared. Fuck him, fuck Axel, fuck Braden, fuck Anton and all the elders. Fuck everything with a penis! They have no idea what it is to be a woman, and therefore, they should not have a say.Maxim and Monroe are already waiting for us, and I assume Axel called them. Once Anton steps out of the SUV, they escort him inside.I march towards the mansion. I am in despera

Elara POVI run to the front door as fast as I can after receiving the message that I have a visitor.“Mama,” I throw my arms around her waist, and she hugs me tightly. “You’re here.”It is surreal to see her standing there in the entryway of the Constantine mansion. I left home for the mating ceremony barely a week ago, but it feels like a lifetime ago.“Oh, my beautiful girl,” she smiles, pulling back from me, and studying my face.I see my own reflection in her green eyes and cinnamon-red hair. Her nose is covered in way more freckles, though, a trait she passed down to my sister instead of me.“I miss you,” she says before I can say another word, but her eyes travel over my shoulder, and I turn around to see what she is looking at.“Mother, this is Gabriela,” I smile brightly, relieved that it is not Axel or Kane.I have been avoiding them since last night. I lose myself when I am with them, and I need a clear mind to figure out who I am.“Yes,” Mother blinks in surprise. “I know.

Kane POVInstantly, I am irritated when I hear her voice. Ah, man, not Alice again. Is she born with a special skill for showing up at the wrong time?“How the fuck did you get out of your quarters?” I growl, not looking at her. If I look at her, I might snap her neck.“Really?” She shrieks. “That’s how you greet me?”“Alice, I …”“Fine,” she cuts me off. “Your father let me out, okay?”“What the fuck?” Axel growls. “This is the second time …”“I’m pregnant.” She cuts him off, and I look at her, shocked to my core.I lock eyes with Axel, and time seems to stop. This cannot be possible. We have not slept with her since … since Elara, really. Just that one night we claimed her.We always assumed we would have pups with Alice. Hell, there was a time I actually was excited about the idea. But now … a cold knot of dread forms in the pit of my stomach.“Hello!” Alice glares at us, putting her hands on her hips. “Did you hear what I said?”Axel gulps and shoots me an uncomfortable look.“Rig

Elara POVI enter the mansion and walk straight to the quarters where Anton is held. I do not trust the asshole, but something has been bugging me since the kidnapping, and I am on a mission to unravel all the mysteries surrounding me.“What do you think you’re doing?” Maxim blocks the entryway, arms crossed against his chest.“Test your vampire strength, and kick his ass,” Lily giggles.“I’m facing my kidnapper,” I reply, ignoring Lily’s joke even though I think it is one hell of an idea.“You’re not authorised to do so,” he says firmly.“Oh, really,” I raise my eyebrows, mimicking his stance and crossing my arms. “And will you be the one telling the alphas that you’re denying me closure and to process my trauma, or should I?”Maxim stares blankly at me and does not reply.“Oh, come on,” I sigh. “What am I possibly going to do besides talk to him?”“Let her through, Maxim,” Axel says behind me, and I swing around in surprise.“Thank you,” I smile brightly, put my arm around his neck,