All Chapters of BOUND TO THE CURSED ALPHA: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I didn't sleep that night.Not even for a minute.I remained beside the window, watching the moon slowly disappear behind the clouds while the Grey forest stretched endlessly beyond the manor.“This is it.” I whispered to myself.I had spent days telling myself I had no choice.That I was trapped. That I was the Luna. That this was my fate.But, fate had already taken enough from me.My home, my family, my lover, my freedom, my peace.And now it wants my sanity too.“No… I wouldn't give it that.”I wiped the tears from my cheeks and straightened, “I am leaving.”My wolf stirred inside me. ‘How?’“By using what they taught me.”I looked toward the door, a faint smirk spreading on my lips.“The duties, reports, sectors, endless maps I had complained about.” For the first time, I was grateful I had been forced to learn them. And according to the reports, the eastern patrol changed every six hours.I checked the time.Midnight.The next change would be at six. I had six hours. Six hours

I slammed into the rogue mid-air, the force of the impact snapping its spine instantly. It crashed onto the dirt, dead before it could even bleed.The remaining rogues froze. For one second, none of them moved but then they recognized me.“Alpha Zarius…” one of them spat, stumbling backward into the shadows.My claws extended. My wolf roared beneath my skin.‘Kill them all.’I didn't need to hear it twice.The rogues scattered the moment they sensed the danger emitting from me. I chased.One tried to climb a tree. I dragged him down and drove my claws through his chest.Another sprinted. I caught him before he made it ten steps and pressed his face on the ground until it was suffocated to death.Another tried to hide beneath the thick undergrowth.It didn't matter.“Mer–mercy–” They had entered my territory.They had touched my Luna.They had forgotten their limits.And I would remind them.“No—!”A voice called from behind me.I ignored it.I hunted them down until the forest fel

Fine. I would behave.But, I won’t forget how I had to leave my mate’s room even when I was injured. I won’t forget how not a single word of comfort was given to me.I had no one in this pack. I left my home, my people, everything. All to get what? Negligence?“Can you stand?” He asked. I stood at Zarius’s right hand, my spine straight. My ankle throbbed inside my boot, but I didn't let a single flicker of pain show.“Yes.” Elder Bane stepped forward, his sharp, gray eyes sweeping over us. “Alpha. Luna. We have returned from the northern border.” He paused, his gaze lingering on me. “We received troubling reports of dark rogues lingering near the boundary. Was everything quiet in our absence?”Zarius didn't even look at me. “Quiet enough, Elder.”Elder Bane turned his piercing stare directly onto me. “And you, Luna Evelise? Is everything fine within the manor?”I swallowed the sour taste in my mouth and forced a soft, polite smile. “Everything is perfectly fine, Elder Bane.” M

~ ZARIUS’S POV:“Eat,” I said, setting the tray onto the table without looking at her. “You need your strength.”Evelise didn’t touch the food. She sat rigidly at the edge of the bed, her knuckles white as she gripped the sheets, glaring at me with bitterness.“I don't want your food,” muttering, she turned her head away from me.“It wasn't a request,” I replied coldly, adjusting the collar of my shirt.“You are my responsibility now, little one. Nothing more, nothing less. I will ensure you are fed and safe, but I expect you to follow orders.”“Responsibility? Of course.” She let out a harsh laugh, her dark eyes flashing with anger. “That is all I am to you after all. A chore.”“You are a member of this pack,” I said, turning my back to her as I walked toward the door. “Do not confuse protection with devotion.”“You are unbearable,” she whispered behind me.I didn't answer and left.Out on the high balcony, the air was cold. The full moon hung overhead, glaring down like an open, moc

PRESENT:One month. That was all it took to extinguish my spirits and this time, without thinking about anything else, I ran through the forest.‘Evelise, I am scared.’“Me too but I won’t live here. There is nothing for us here.” That was the most painful thing. I was in the biggest pack of Moon Whispers still I felt I had no one.And to save my heart, I would escape.I was running. My feet began to ache, my breaths began to suffocate me.But, I didn’t stop, nor did I intend to. Not tonight. I fear a life I did not want to live.I need to escape—or so I thought. It wasn’t long when a large hand caught me from behind, halting my very steps when the deadly familiar scent hit my system.“No—” Without a warning, the collar of my shirt was tugged roughly and I was lifted until I was forced to be on my toes.“Wha- What—” My breaths ceased momentarily. Shaking in dread, I didn’t dare to look behind but I could sense his body right behind me.“Again, little one?” Zarius' low but exaspe