Semua Bab The Alpha King's Lost Mate : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Elliott “Daughter of Alpha Corvian of Silvercrest.” I stared at Elder Marcus without answering immediately. This wasn't the first time the Council had tried to place a suitable woman beside me, and technically, they were only doing their duty. Lunavale had no Luna Queen, the Crown had no acknowledged heir, and at forty-two, I could no longer pretend their concerns were unreasonable. Years ago, I had entertained women from powerful families. Some were daughters of Alphas, while others came from wealthy and influential bloodlines. But It never lasted. Sooner or later, they wanted more than I was willing to give, and my heart had always belonged to one woman I hadn't met yet. My destined mate. That was why I eventually stopped encouraging any relationship at all. For five years, I kept every woman at a distance. Then the Eclipse Fang Curse worsened. The attacks became more frequent, Setra became harder to control, and even the healers were running out of ways to manage it. Somewh

Esteria Could the Alpha King be the man from the forest? The thought struck me so hard that I forgot everything else for a moment. Elliott was still holding me around the waist, one arm firm enough to keep me steady while my hands remained pressed against his shoulders. I should have stepped away as soon as I realized I was safe, but my body refused to move. Neither of us spoke. The silence became strangely heavy. My fingers tightened slightly against his shoulders before I realized what I was doing. And Elliott still didn’t let go. That was when someone cleared her throat. The sound broke whatever had happened between us and we both turned. Mrs. Maelis Vane stood a few steps away with two neatly folded sweaters in her arms. Her expression was composed, but her eyes had already taken in everything. The Alpha King holding me, and my hands on his shoulders. And the fact that I was wearing nothing but a towel. Heat rushed into my face. I immediately tried to step away, but Ellio

“Esteria, who exactly are you?” “Who is Esteria?” I turned sharply. Elowen was standing near the entrance of my bedroom with her arms folded, looking far too pleased with herself. I stared at her for several seconds before my irritation caught up with me. “How many times have I told you to knock before entering my room?” “Enough times for me to know you are wasting your breath.” She walked farther inside as if this were her bedroom instead of mine. Nothing about her had changed since we were younger. She was thirty-four now, a senior executive at Moonfang Holdings and the marked mate of my Beta, yet she still treated my private space like somewhere she could enter whenever she pleased. “You have your own suite.” “I know that.” “And a mate who probably misses you.” “Alaric is busy.” “That has never stopped you from disturbing him.” She smiled. “That is because Alaric is more patient than you.” I gave her a look. Elowen laughed and dropped into one of the chai

Elliott I noticed Esteria the moment she entered the family dining room with Elowen. In fact, Setra noticed her first. ‘There she is’ I ignored him and continued listening to Uncle Evander, although I had already lost part of whatever he was saying. Esteria had changed into a simple dark-green dress. Her hair was dry now and fell loosely behind her shoulders. There was nothing particularly elaborate about her appearance, yet Setra became completely alert. ‘She looks better.’ “She looks dressed,” I replied silently. ‘She should sit closer.’ I almost sighed. Setra was becoming increasingly difficult whenever Esteria was around. He wasn't behaving like an excited pup, and that would have been easier to ignore. His interest felt deliberate. Watchful. The same Alpha wolf who challenged me during the worst moments of the curse had somehow decided that Esteria deserved his complete attention. I still didn't know why. Elowen brought her toward the table, and Esteria's steps

Esteria Saturday morning, I was beginning to understand one thing about Elowen Moonfang. She rarely made empty threats. When she said I would train with her, she meant it. I had barely finished breakfast when she appeared wearing black training clothes, her hair pulled into a high ponytail and a smile on her face that immediately made me suspicious. “You’re ready.” “That sounded more like a statement than a question.” “Because it was.” I looked down at the simple training clothes Mrs. Vane helped me find earlier. “I still think this is unnecessary.” Elowen linked her arm through mine and started pulling me toward the door. “You can complain on the way.” I sighed but followed her. The royal training ground sat on another section of Frostfang Crown Estate, surrounded by tall trees and several modern training buildings. By the time we arrived, at least twenty people were already there. That alone surprised me. I expected royal guards and warriors. Instead, I recognized a few