All Chapters of Cursed by the Alphas: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Hayes povMy brain is still processing Tate’s words when Ophelia’s laughter fills the room. I should be annoyed with her attitude, but all I can think about is that Lenox Vincent is back, he’s in our territory, demanding his daughter.I’ve heard the stories about him my whole life, everyone really has. The crazy Vincent brother who disappeared into hell and came back only in rumors. Our father used to laugh that the crazy fool made weapons out of spoons, dragged demons along with him everywhere he went and once threatened an entire medical staff while covered in blood. If those stories aren’t enough, up to this day, other Alphas still speak about him carefully, as if fearing just mentioning his name might bring him back to life all over again. Worst of all, those stories aren’t even half as bad as the very fact that he’s here. Tate is losing it in the background, pacing the hospital room, cursing under his breath. “Of course it’s him. Of course the one who vanished for twenty year

Alister povI carry Ophelia out of the bloody place without looking at a single medic. I know everyone has pressed their backs against the hall walls, but their fear is irreverent to me - I need to get Ophelia back home, where she’ll be safe and away from these bastards. As for Tate and Hayes, I’ll deal with them later. Ophelia carefully wraps her arms around my neck and whispers, “I’m sorry I ran. I know I fucked up, so I’m not going to make excuses this time. I just… I couldn’t stay locked in that house anymore. Everything felt like it was closing in and I thought if I got out for a little while I could breathe. I didn’t think it would turn into all of this.”I don’t react to her words. If it weren’t for me carrying her, I’d probably sign that what she did was dangerous and reckless, but still try to calm her, if only a little. It’s true that danger can be found anywhere, but also, none of us would’ve known her running would turn into a disaster like this, least of all her, so I

Ophelia povI can’t say I’m too excited to head downstairs and face my family after what I’ve done, but it has to be done and I rather pull the band-aid off fast than keep hiding in my bedroom. As I pass by Alister’s room, the door is left slightly ajar and I can’t fight the temptation to steal a peak inside. His bags are packed, aligned against the wall and the bed is perfectly made, as always. Alister isn’t in there, so my stomach drops immediately because I know I’ll have to face him too. Having to explain myself to our parents is one thing, but when it comes to Alister - he doesn’t have a habit of letting me get off the hook easily at all. A part of me wants to retreat back to my bedroom and pretend I’m still unwell, but I know that’ll only worry mom even more, so I take a deep breath, brace myself and head downstairs. Once I step into the living room… well, I don’t exactly see what I expected. Dads Laz and Luka are sitting on the couch, which is pretty normal, so is mom paci

Ophelia povA week after I returned home, everything finally feels like it’s back in places where it belongs. Or, at least, sort of. I look at Alister, who snuck into the treehouse I’ve been occupying for the last three hours, and groan. “Are you going to tell me why you’re here or not?” The corner of his mouth twitches as he immediately shakes his head. “Oh, so you want me to guess?” I ask, feeling the smile already pulling at my lips. “Alright, hmm, you’re here because someone pissed you off.” Alister arches an eyebrow, which is the clearest answer for no in his language. “So that’s not it,” I mutter and try to come up with a good reason. “Is it our parents? At least my dad, he definitely did something, didn’t he?” This time, Alister shakes his head. I take a long while to watch him, trying to notice anything about his body language that might tell me exactly why he’s hiding here. Unfortunately, reading Alister is like reading a book. Not the open one, Goddess, no. This guy

Tate povMy brother has officially lost his mind. And I don’t mean the funny way where he does something stupid while looking all brooding and serious. No, this is way worse than that. I’ve been following Hayes around and watching him from a distance ever since I gave him that warning at the ruins Lenox left behind. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised he ignored everything I said, but in a way, it still surprises me. Hayes is ruthless, yes, sometimes even a little stupid, but he’s also a man of our people and right now, he’s forgotten the people exist. Releasing a heavy, tired breath, I finally push the office door open and step inside. I’m not surprised to find him sitting behind the desk, looking over estate plans and the territory maps. “Okay, spill it, what are you up to this time?” I ask as I lean against the doorframe and cross my arms in front of my chest. “Don’t tell me it’s something reckless because I won’t support that.” “Never asked for your support and judging by t