All Chapters of BOUND TO THE CURSED ALPHA: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

Zarius didn't offer kind words, comfort, or a warm bed. He offered a blade—the one he still owned, even if it was rusted.Because for Mateo, that wasn’t a blade.It was a new life. The one he never thought he could possibly have.“Pick it up.” Zarius walked past him without a second glance. “If you fall behind, I leave you behind. I am not your father.”“I don’t want a father,” Mateo muttered, wiping the sweat from his forehead. “I just want to kill anyone who tries to hurt me again.”“Then hold the hilt properly.” Zarius paused, looking over his shoulder with a cold, faint smirk.“Strike like you mean to end a life, not beg for it.”Mateo glanced at him. He had to use both hands to pick the fallen dagger due to the blisters in his hands.Without thinking twice, he followed him.Days turned into months. Zarius remained distant, barely speaking unless it was a direction, a correction, or an order. “Where are we going?” Mateo asked when they were walking through a deadly storm.“Mo

~ EVELISE’S POV:After agreeing to not bring Lunaria’s name to my tongue again, let alone her restricted wolf form, we had decided to return to our normal routine.We were walking down the corridor.I could sense the fear from everyone, keeping their gaze low respectfully.Though Mateo was nowhere to be found.“I think you shouldn’t have been so harsh on Mateo, Zarius.” I sighed, glancing at Zarius who was engrossed in the file in his hand. “I did what I had to in order to keep up with Luna's respect.” “You’re so cold, you know.” I muttered, poking his strong, tight muscles. “I wonder who is known as the Soulless Alpha in Moon Whispers, hmmm. He” stopped in his tracks, giving me a sarcastic look. “Couldn’t be me, right?”“You don’t have to taunt.” I sighed, digging my finger deeper into those tempting muscles— when did I start having those thoughts?“You gave me the opportunity,” he shrugged. “Hmph.”“Still, you are cold with Mateo, with Inara— your own niece— and me too!” I whine

~ EVELISE’S POV:I was leaning against the kitchen counter, replaying how impossibly sexy Zarius had looked down there.All locked up in iron chains, chest exposed, his dark hair scattered, and that dangerous, feral growl vibrating right through my core. Even restrained and furious, he was a masterpiece of untamed power.Oh, if he stopped pushing me away for once, I would devour him—Wait what? What the hell am I thinking?!‘I mean, what is wrong in wanting our mate, Evelise?’ Lunaria purred, also swaying along with me.“You don’t talk to me. I am still angry with you.” Hissing, I quickly unlinked but as I closed my legs tightly, I thought about Zarius.How would it feel if ‘he’ took me?Not Robbie.Not the curse.Zarius. My Zarius.My mate. My man. Mine…. All mine.Oh, how—My daydream was cut short when the door banged open. Mateo strode in, looking completely bewildered and pissed off. “Alright. What did you do to the Alpha this time?” Mateo demanded, crossing his arms. “Why do y

~ EVELISE’S POV:We continued to have dinner, normally.The suffocating air that had plagued the manor for weeks was finally gone, replaced by the hum of people actually eating together.I reached for my glass, keeping a sideways glance at Zarius. “You don’t have to look at me like that.” I murmured.He sat beside me, looking entirely unbothered, though I could feel the gravity of his gaze tracing my face.“I want to.” Slowly, a small plate slid toward me.I blinked down at it. A slice of pastry. His favorite. The exact dessert he had confessed about out by the cliff.“What’s this? Hmm?”A triumphant smirk tugged at my lips. I turned to him, my voice turning into a teasing purr.“Trying to bribe me into forgetting you still haven't apologized for calling me a loose woman in front of the pack?”Zarius froze.The fork he was holding hovered halfway to his mouth. He blinked, slowly turning his head to look at me, his eyes narrowing in a silent warning.Drop it, his look said.I didn

The next morning, I watched him, resting my chin in my hand as Zarius buttoned the cuffs of his shirt. He moved with the effortless grace of a predator, entirely nonchalant, while I couldn't wipe the lingering amusement off my face. “Are you still going to ignore me, Alpha?” I teased, tilting my head.Zarius adjusted his collar in the mirror before finally meeting my eyes. “I don’t think I can. Not anymore.” I smirked victoriously to hear that.But then he paused, a seriousness coming to his eyes.“The world outside is far more dangerous than my curse.”My amusement vanished instantly, replaced by a sudden, sharp prick of doubt.“Is that it?”He turned slightly, his brows drawing together. “Hmm?”“Is it only about danger?” My mind raced, the unspoken questions bubbling up until I couldn't keep them swallowed down anymore. Weren’t you jealous when he was taking me away? Did your heart burn? Was it beyond… protection?“What could be above your protection?” He whispered, searchin