All Chapters of UNTIL THE LAST ALPHA BEGS : Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

Freya's POVTonight was the night.I could barely contain myself as I stood before the cracked mirror in my small quarters, twisting this way and that to examine the simple blue dress I'd pulled out from the bottom of my chest. It wasn't much to look at...well-worn and mended at the hem more times than I could count...but it was the nicest thing I owned. My fingers trembled slightly as I smoothed down the fabric over my stomach which felt unusually tight today. Probably just nerves, I told myself. Anyone would be anxious if they were about to be claimed by the most powerful alpha in Shadowbrook.My wolf whuffed softly inside me, her excitement mirroring my own. Kaelen was finally going to make it official. No more pretending we were just friends who happened to share meaningful looks across the clearing. Tonight, in front of the entire pack, he would declare me as his mate and his luna.I caught my reflection and allowed myself a small smile. My hazel eyes sparkled back at me and for

Freya's POVMy legs moved mechanically, one stumbling step after another while two uniformed soldiers flanked me on either side.Tears streamed down my cheeks, dripping off my chin and splattering against the simple blue dress I had worn for the festival. The same dress Kaelen had called beautiful just hours ago.What a joke.My stomach turned at the memory of his lips on mine, warm and sure, whispering promises that meant nothing. I had believed every word. I had been such a fool.A guard jerked my arm hard enough to make me stumble."Watch where you're going," he growled.I blinked, suddenly aware that I had drifted toward the trees. The path we walked on was narrow, bordered by dense forest on both sides. I hadn't even noticed. My mind had been so lost in replaying the nightmare of the ceremony that everything else had faded away."Where are you taking me?" My voice came out scratchy and weak.Neither guard answered. They just kept walking grimly."Please." I tried to pull free bu