Alle Kapitel von AGAINST MY ALPHA : Kapitel 61 – Kapitel 69

Chapter Fifty-One: The Long-Awaited NightThe cabin had never felt so quiet.Lynnek stood by the window, watching the last rays of sunlight disappear behind the trees. The river beyond the cabin reflected the fading sky, its gentle sound carrying through the open window.For the first time in months, she wasn't thinking about war.She wasn't thinking about the throne.She wasn't thinking about the blood that had been spilled or the child she had lost.She was simply thinking about Miguel.Behind her, he was arranging the food Evelyn had left for them.The picnic basket had been filled with far too much food, fruit, bread, roasted meat, pastries, and a bottle of something Evelyn had described as a "special evening drink."Lynnek smiled."Evelyn really doesn't know when to stop."Miguel chuckled."That's one of her greatest talents."Lynnek turned around.Their eyes met.Something quiet passed between them.For months, Miguel had been careful around her.He never demanded answers.Never

Chapter Sixty-Three: The Faces of the PastThe journey back to the palace was quiet.The strange symbols discovered in the northern forest had placed everyone on alert, but Lynnek couldn't shake the feeling that something else was waiting for her.She simply couldn't have known what.By the time they reached the palace, the sun was already beginning to set.Guards lined the entrance as Miguel and Lynnek stepped through the gates. Kael immediately went to brief the commanders, while Evelyn hurried toward them."There you are."Lynnek smiled."Evelyn."Evelyn looked between Lynnek and Miguel."You were supposed to be resting.""We were.""Until Kael arrived."Evelyn sighed."I knew that peaceful cabin wouldn't last."Lynnek laughed.But before she could answer, a guard approached."My Queen."Lynnek turned."What is it?""There are two visitors waiting in the eastern hall.""Who?"The guard hesitated."They refused to give their names. They said you would recognize them."Something abou

Morning came quietly to the palace.Lynnek stood by the balcony, watching the kingdom slowly awaken beneath her. For the first time in days, she felt something close to peace.Miguel had left early for a meeting with his commanders, promising he would return before noon.She smiled at the thought.Things between them weren't perfect. They had both been through too much for perfection to come easily.But they were together.And for Lynnek, that mattered.A soft knock came at the door.“Come in.”Evelyn stepped inside.“My lady, Miguel sent word that he might be delayed.”Lynnek turned.“Delayed?”Evelyn nodded.“Someone arrived at the palace.”“Who?”Before Evelyn could answer, voices drifted through the corridor.Then came laughter.Miguel's laughter.Lynnek froze.She couldn't remember the last time she had heard him laugh like that.Not the small smile he gave her when she teased him.Not the quiet amusement he showed during their private conversations.This was different.It sounde

Chapter 67The Second DoseThe dining hall had fallen into an unbearable silence.No one moved.No one dared to speak.Lynnek was still in Miguel's arms, her head resting against his chest while the physician examined everything on the table.The candles continued to burn.The food remained untouched.But the warmth that had filled the room only minutes earlier was gone.“Tell me exactly what happened,” Miguel demanded.The physician didn't answer immediately.He lifted Lynnek's glass and examined it beneath the candlelight.Then he looked at the plate.His expression became increasingly troubled.“There are traces of silver in her food,” he said.Miguel's jaw tightened.“You already told me that.”“I know.”The physician slowly placed the plate down.“But there is something else.”Evelyn stepped closer.“What?”The physician pointed toward the glass.“There are traces here too.”Miguel stared at him.Lynnek hadn't finished her drink.In fact, she had barely touched it.Evelyn's eyes

War for Their QueenClaudia slammed the door behind her.Aria barely had time to turn before her mother grabbed her arm and pulled her deeper into the room.“Mother!”“Sit.”Aria stared at her.“I said sit.”Aria slowly lowered herself onto the edge of the chair.Claudia remained standing.Her face was no longer the calm expression she wore around the palace.She looked furious.“What did you do?”Aria's eyes widened.“What are you talking about?”“Don't lie to me.”“I didn't poison Lynnek.”Claudia's expression changed.“I didn't ask whether you poisoned her.”Aria went silent.Claudia stepped closer.“I asked what you know.”Aria looked away.“I know nothing.”“Then why did you look terrified when Miguel found that note?”Aria's lips parted.She hadn