All Chapters of Ruin Of The Traitor Alpha: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

~Nina~ I smoothed the deep crimson silk over our bed for the third time, my fingers lingering on the petals I had scattered across it. Red roses — his favorite. The entire room smelled of lavender and vanilla, the candles flickering softly in the golden afternoon light streaming through the windows. Today marked exactly three years since I first looked into those stormy grey eyes and knew my heart would never belong to anyone else. “Clara, make sure the dining hall is perfect,” I called out to one of the omegas bustling past the doorway. “Extra meat for the warriors. And tell the cooks to prepare his favorite stew. He’s been fighting for a month. He deserves to come home to warmth.” “Yes, Luna,” Clara bowed slightly, her eyes bright with excitement that mirrored my own. I smiled, even as my heart fluttered with nerves and joy. The shared border threat that had tormented both the wolves and the rogues for months was finally eliminated. This historic joint operation was the very f

~Nina~ The eastern guesthouse had always been the place where the Shadowveil Pack sent people they wanted close enough to work, but far enough away to forget. I stood in the center of the cramped room, taking in the drafty walls, the narrow cot, and the single window that rattled violently against the night air. No private balcony. No sea view. No velvet curtains. Three years of waking before dawn, healing their wounded warriors, managing their entire supply line, and serving as Graham’s Luna. Three years of swallowing insults from high-ranking wolves who looked down on an "omega." And this was my reward. A damp shack beside the servant quarters. I set my travel bag on the rickety table, a cold, breathless laugh escaping my lips. I didn't cry. I had wasted my last tear upstairs. The door burst open without a warning knock. Clara slipped inside, her face flushed red with unadulterated fury. She slammed the bolt shut, her body shaking so hard her hands trembled. "That absolute a

~Nina~A sharp tap of a spoon against a crystal glass rang through the great hall, gradually drawing the attention of the guests.“Honored Alphas, distinguished guests, warriors, and members of Shadowveil!” The voice of the pack’s Gamma boomed across the hall. “I hope you’re all enjoying tonight’s celebration. We have gathered to honor the successful conclusion of our border campaign, and it is my pleasure to invite our Alpha, Graham Blackwood, to address us.”Applause erupted around the hall.Graham rose from his seat beside Chloe, straightened his jacket, and adjusted his cuffs before acknowledging the guests with a nod.I remained seated, my fingers curled around the stem of my wineglass.Here it comes.Graham stepped onto the raised platform at the front of the hall.The conversations died down, and hundreds of eyes turned toward him.“Good evening, everyone.”His deep voice carried effortlessly through the room.“First, I want to thank each of you for accepting our invitation and

~Nina~The music swelled, shifting into a faster, more intricate movement of the traditional pack waltz. The couples around us spun and parted in practiced rhythm, but Graham’s hand remained firm against my waist, guiding me through each turn.I tried to concentrate on the dance, but the warmth of his body and the familiar scent of cedar and winter air made it difficult to keep my thoughts in order.For three years, I had found comfort in his arms. No matter how exhausting my duties as Luna became, a single embrace from Graham could make the rest of the world seem less overwhelming. I had missed that feeling during his month away, counting the days until his return and imagining how it would feel to have him beside me again.I hadn’t imagined our reunion would be like this.“You’re quiet tonight,” Graham murmured, his stormy gaze searching my face as we moved past a group of visiting Betas. “Are you still upset about the guesthouse?”I looked at him. “Would you expect me not to be?”H