Alle Kapitel von The Alpha's Vengeful Heiress : Kapitel 71 – Kapitel 75

Chapter 71 SeraI read the last line again.Then I read it a third time, because my mind refused to accept the words sitting in front of me.If you have found this, then you are finally old enough to know that I survived.The paper trembled between my fingers.Not because of the cold.Because my father had just told me, in his own handwriting, that he had survived the day I watched him die.I lowered the letter slowly.Kade was still beside me, his shoulder warm against mine. He had been watching my face instead of the paper, as though he was waiting for me to either break or speak.Neither happened.Not immediately."Three years," I whispered.Kade looked at the date again. "Yes.""He wrote this three years after the execution.""I know.""My father was alive."Kade's jaw tightened.I looked at him. "You watched him die."His eyes stayed on mine."I did."There was no hesitation in his answer.That was what made it worse.For years, I had carried one memory so clearly that I had nev

Chapter 73 — NorthportSeraBy sunrise, I was ready to leave.I had barely slept.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw the same image: my father standing on the Council platform, except now I couldn't trust the memory anymore.For eight years, I had believed I knew exactly how he died.Now I knew only that I had watched a man wearing his clothes disappear behind a line of guards.That distinction should not have mattered.It mattered more than anything.I came downstairs carrying a small bag and found Kade already waiting near the entrance. He had changed into dark clothes suitable for traveling, and a weapon was secured beneath his coat.He looked at my bag."That's all you're taking?""I'm not moving to Northport.""We don't know how long we'll be there.""Then I'll buy what I need."His mouth twitched."You say that like money has never been a problem in your life.""It hasn't.""I forgot who I married."I stopped.He had said it casually, but the word still caught me.Married.Not c

Chapter 75 — BlackwaterKadeWe left Northport before the sun came up.The road to Blackwater became rougher the farther north we traveled. The busy roads disappeared first, followed by the farms. By the time the first light reached the sky, we were surrounded by thick forest and steep hills.Sera sat beside me with the map spread across her lap.She had barely spoken since we left Elena's house.I understood why.For the first time, we weren't chasing another clue that could lead anywhere.We had a destination.Blackwater.And if Elena was telling the truth, it was the last place Mathis had gone before disappearing five years ago.Rowan was driving.One of the guards followed behind us.Sera traced the road on the map with her finger."The mine should be somewhere here."Rowan glanced at the map through the mirror."There used to be three roads into Blackwater.""Which one did Mathis use?""Elena only knew about the northern road."Sera looked at me."Then that's where we start."I n