Lahat ng Kabanata ng Hunting The Alpha’s Heart: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Cole's POV"What?" Kalen asked, a teasing smile spreading across his face."You heard me," I replied flatly.He stared at me for a moment before letting out a quiet laugh."Yesterday, you were absolutely certain Lyra would never set foot in the Dravenford Estate again." He folded his arms across his chest. "And now you're ordering me to find her and bring her back?"I shot him an annoyed look."You have no right to question my decisions, Kalen.""I know," he said with a shrug. "But I'm not just your Beta. I'm also your best friend. I think I've earned the right to be a little curious."I let out a heavy sigh and leaned back in my chair.“Unfortunately, Caitlin went straight to Father and somehow managed to convince him.”Kalen's eyebrows rose."She begged him to let Lyra come back.""And?""And she negotiated better than I expected."A faint smile tugged at Kalen's lips. "Our little princess negotiated with your father instead of you?"I rubbed my forehead and let out a quiet sigh. "S

Cole's POV"Cole, is it true?"Caitlin's voice reached me the moment I stepped into the dining hall.I stopped just inside the doorway and looked toward the long dining table. Judging by the way everyone's attention immediately shifted toward me, I already had a feeling this wasn't going to be a peaceful family dinner.My parents were seated at the table, something that had become rare these days. Father sat at the head, looking as commanding and regal as ever. Even though he had already passed his position as Alpha to me, Victor Dravenford was still the kind of man whose presence could silence an entire room without him saying a single word.My mother sat beside him, looking elegant and composed as usual.They had been spending more time away from the estate ever since Father officially handed his position to me. He had made it clear that the Dravenford Estate, along with all the responsibilities that came with our family name, was now mine to manage.That responsibility didn't end w

Lyra's POV"Come in." His deep voice came from the other side.I opened the door carefully.Cole sat behind his desk, surrounded by documents. His attention remained fixed on the papers in front of him until I stepped inside.Then he looked up, and his gray eyes immediately landed on me.For several seconds, neither of us spoke as that strange, familiar pull toward him washed over me again, bringing with it an irritating awareness of his presence while Lana practically purred inside my head."He missed us," Lana said.You have absolutely no proof of that.Cole leaned back slightly."What are you doing here?"I stared at him, caught completely off guard by the question.For a moment, I wondered if I had somehow misunderstood the woman who came to my room. Why was he asking what I was doing here when I had specifically been told that he was looking for me?I lifted the tray slightly and frowned at him."Apparently, serving you tea."His eyebrows rose."Apparently?""I was told you were

Cole's POV"Alpha?""What?"Her brows pulled together slightly."You stopped talking."I hadn't even realized I had."I was thinking.""About my duties?"I stared at her.There was something about the way she asked the question that made me wonder if she already knew the answer was no."Does it matter?""Considering you were in the middle of explaining them to me, yes."I narrowed my eyes.Lyra studied my expression for a moment before saying exactly what was on her mind."You look annoyed.""I'm not annoyed.""You are.""And you've suddenly become an expert on my moods?""No." A faint smile touched her lips. "You're just not very good at hiding this one."My jaw tightened. There was that stubborn, defiant attitude again, the one she seemed to reserve especially for me.Any other servant would have lowered their head the moment I looked at them this way. Lyra, however, simply stood there looking directly into my eyes as if being challenged by an Alpha meant absolutely nothing to her.

Lyra’s POV“I was trying to follow you without you noticing,” Caitlin admitted as we walked toward my room.“You’re terrible at it.”She frowned. “I thought I was doing pretty well.”“I noticed you almost immediately.”Her shoulders dropped in disappointment. “Oh.”I couldn’t help laughing. “You just need more practice.”Her disappointment vanished instantly. “Can you teach me?”“We’ll see.”Her eyes narrowed. “Does that mean yes?”“It means we’ll see.”Caitlin seemed satisfied enough with that answer and continued walking beside me. After a few steps, she glanced up at me.“So I really can come to your room?”I looked at her and noticed something almost shy in her expression, as though she still expected me to change my mind.“Of course you can.”The smile that immediately appeared on her face warmed something inside me.I had a hard time refusing Caitlin, especially after what had happened in the city. She had defended me when Cole accused me of using her to get close to him. She ha