All Chapters of Betrayed by my mate's first love : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The ancient throne room trembled.The Heart Crown hovered between Lyra and the Beast King, radiating a blinding silver light.Every pair of eyes followed its slow movements.The Beast King stretched out his massive claw."Come to me.""I am the strongest.""I am the only ruler worthy of absolute power."Dark energy surged from his body, wrapping around the crown like black chains.For a brief moment...The Heart Crown stopped moving.The Beast King smiled triumphantly."You see?""Even your ancestors know that strength rules all."But then—A soft silver glow emerged from within the crown.The black chains cracked.One by one, they shattered into dust.The crown flew away from the Beast King.Straight toward Lyra.It circled above her head once...Twice...Then gently settled onto her brow.The entire palace erupted in silver light.A powerful wave of energy exploded outward.Every shadow wolf was thrown backward.The Beast King slid several feet across the crystal floor.His crimson

A freezing wind swept across the abandoned valley as Lyra, Lucien, Kael, and Aria stood before the hidden tunnel beneath the Moon Throne.The entrance was no wider than a single doorway.Ancient runes glowed along its walls.Orion stood at the entrance, his silver spear planted firmly in the ground."Remember," he warned, "once the fourth person enters, the tunnel will seal itself.""There will be no turning back."Lyra looked at the three warriors beside her.Lucien met her gaze."We leave together.""We return together."Kael nodded."No matter what happens."Aria smiled."Then let's bring Princess Elena home."Without another word, the four stepped into the tunnel.The entrance closed behind them with a deafening rumble.The tunnel stretched for miles beneath the earth.Blue crystals embedded in the walls illuminated their path.The deeper they walked, the heavier the air became.Suddenly, Lyra stopped."Do you hear that?"Everyone froze.A faint voice echoed through the darkness.

The prison fell into complete silence.Lyra couldn't breathe.The man standing beside the Beast King had the same silver hair, the same piercing blue eyes, and the same crescent-shaped birthmark described in her mother's letter.He looked at her with a mixture of sorrow and longing."My daughter..."His voice trembled."You've grown into a remarkable woman."Lyra stared at him in disbelief."No...""My father died twenty-four years ago."The man's shoulders slumped."That's what I wanted everyone to believe."Tears gathered in Lyra's eyes."Who are you?"He slowly bowed his head."I am Alpha King Aldric Blackthorne.""Your father."Lucien stepped between them, his sword raised."If you're truly Aldric, explain yourself."Aldric sighed deeply."The night Black Fang fell, I stayed behind so Elara could escape with Lyra.""We believed we had won enough time.""But Cassian betrayed us.""The Beast King captured me before sunrise."The Beast King chuckled."He fought well.""I had to break

The entire fortress trembled.Stone walls cracked.Ancient pillars collapsed as the colossal silver wolf emerged from the shattered ground.Its fur shimmered like moonlight on fresh snow.Its silver eyes held the wisdom of countless centuries.Every werewolf instinctively bowed.Even Lucien lowered his head.Only the Beast King remained standing.His confident smile had vanished.You...he growled.I destroyed you.The ancient wolf's deep voice echoed through the fortress.You destroyed only my body.My spirit remained.I vowed that when the true Moon Queen returned...I would rise again.Lyra stared in amazement.Who are you?The wolf turned toward her.I am Fenrir.The first Guardian of the Moon Throne.I served your ancestor, Queen Selenea.The Beast King roared with fury.I should have erased every last one of you!Dark energy exploded from his body.Shadow wolves poured into the prison from every entrance.Kill them! he commanded.They must never leave this fortress alive!Hundred

The fortress had become a battlefield.Flames climbed the ancient stone walls as the clash of steel echoed through every corridor.Outside, Crimson Moon warriors and Black Fang soldiers fought side by side against the endless tide of Shadow Wolves.Inside, Lyra looked toward the highest tower.The Spear of Dawn.It was their only hope of freeing Queen Elara.We're going, she said firmly.Lucien nodded.Kael, Aria and I will clear the way.Aldric stepped beside Lyra.I'll stay here.Lyra turned sharply.No.If Mother is here, she needs both of you.Aldric smiled sadly.My place is holding the Beast King back.If he follows you....none of this will matter.Before Lyra could protest, he embraced her.It was the first embrace they had ever shared.I've dreamed of this moment for twenty-four years, he whispered.No matter what happens today...never doubt that your mother and I loved you.Tears rolled down Lyra's cheeks.I don't want to lose you again.Aldric gently kissed her forehead.Y