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Chapter 21: The Eclipse’s Shadow
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Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 22: The Alpha’s Gift
LIRAThe scent of cedarwood and crisp mountain air filled my lungs before I even opened my eyes.I inhaled sharply, blinking against the morning light as I sat up. The familiar dark walls of my room were… different.I frowned.The once cold, imposing stone was now softened by rich fabrics—deep blue, silver, and cream draped along the walls. A large, fur-lined rug covered the floor, and at the foot of my bed sat a new chest, slightly ajar.Curious, I slipped out of bed, shivering as my bare feet sank into the thick rug. I crouched before the chest and gently lifted the lid.'Clothes.'Not just any clothes—gowns, tunics, warm cloaks, and boots, all clearly tailored to fit me perfectly. Every stitch and fabric choice spoke of care, not just practicality.'Who…?'The answer struck me instantly.'Caius.'I pressed my lips together, my heart doing something stupidly warm in my chest.A knock interrupted my thoughts."Come in?"The door swung open, revealing Ava, one of the omegas.She carrie
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CAIUS"This is ridiculous," I muttered, running a hand down my face.Across from me, Elias and Ronan grinned like a pair of fools."You," Elias snickered, "argued with a tailor over fabric.""She needed something comfortable," I said gruffly. "The tailor was an idiot."Ronan leaned back in his chair, smirking. "And what about the clothes? The cloaks? The boots? Did he force those on you, too?"I scowled.The truth was, I had chosen every piece myself.I had watched Lira closely, noticed the way she hugged herself in the cold, the way her clothes were still the ones she had been taken in—torn, worn, and unsuitable for the North.So I hava to fix it.Because it was my duty to take care of her.Not because I wanted to see her smile.Not because my wolf rumbled in satisfaction every time she grew more comfortable here.'Definitely not.'Elias crossed his arms, amusement flickering in his sharp eyes. "You do realize the entire pack sees it, right?"I exhaled through my nose. "Sees what?""T
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LIRAI wasn’t sure when it happened. Maybe it was the way Caius protected me, even when I didn’t ask for it. Maybe it was the way he treated his pack—not like servants or subordinates, but like family. Maybe it was the way he looked at me, not just like his mate, but like I was something rare, something worth fighting for.I had spent weeks trying to resist this bond, but the truth had been staring me in the face all along. I was falling for him. And I hated it.Not because he wasn’t worthy. But because I wasn’t ready.I sat on the edge of the training grounds, absentmindedly pulling at the strands of grass between my fingers. The late afternoon sun stretched long shadows across the dirt, painting the sky in warm hues of orange and violet. The air smelled of pine and earth, with a crisp chill hinting at the coming night.Caius sat beside me, his posture relaxed, though I could tell by the way his fingers tapped against his knee that he was waiting for me to say something. He had
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CAIUSMy wolf,Fenrir, had known it before I did.'You are in love with her.' Fenrir had growled.'She’s our mate.''It is more than that.'I had denied it at first. I had told myself that my protectiveness was because of the bond. That my fascination was because she was different. That the ache in my chest when she looked away was because I wanted her to accept us.But it wasn’t.It was her.It had always been her.Now, sitting beside her, hearing the words I never thought I’d hear from her lips, I felt something settle deep in my chest. A finality. A peace.She was mine. And she was finally starting to realize that."Lira…" I murmured, my fingers tightening around hers.She swallowed, but she didn’t pull away.My wolf stirred, his growl of satisfaction echoing in my mind.'Kiss her.''Not yet, Fenrir. Not yet.''Coward.'I lifted a hand to cup her cheek, brushing my thumb over the soft curve of her jaw. Her breath hitched.Slowly, giving her time to stop me, I leaned in.She didn’t mo
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LIRA I had sparred with some of the best warriors in Duskborne. I had beaten them all. But here, in the Northern Territory, I wasn’t fighting just any warrior. I was fighting Caius. The Alpha. The man who had single-handedly taken down a rogue army without breaking a sweat. The man who now stood before me, arms crossed, silver eyes gleaming with amusement.This is a terrible idea, I thought to myself.This is the best idea, my pride countered.Elias and Ronan stood at the edge of the sparring ring, leaning against the wooden fence. They looked way too entertained."Alright, lovebirds," Elias called out, smirking. "Give us a good show."Caius shot him a glare. "You can run laps after this, Elias."Elias just grinned. "Worth it."I rolled my shoulders and assumed my stance. Balanced. Ready.Caius tilted his head. "You’re serious about this?"I smirked. "What, scared?"A low growl rumbled in his chest. "Not even a little.""Then let’s begin."We circled each other.I was fast. I had alw
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CAIUSI led her out of the training hall, the warmth of the stone corridor a welcome relief after the icy chill of the training room. The dining hall wasn’t far, and it didn’t take long to reach the long wooden table where the evening meal had already been laid out. The fire crackled in the hearth, casting a soft glow over the room. The aroma of roast meat and freshly baked bread filled the air, making my stomach growl in anticipation.“After that workout, I could eat a whole feast,” Lira said as she sat down, rubbing her hands together in front of the warmth of the fire.I grabbed two plates, piling them high with food before sliding one toward her. “I think you’ve earned it,” I said, smiling.We ate in a comfortable silence, the occasional clink of utensils punctuating the otherwise quiet morning. I watched as Lira tucked into her meal, her appetite as sharp as her swordplay.“So,” I said after a while, setting my fork down and leaning back in my chair, “I’m taking you somewhere tod
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Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 119: Stolen Time
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Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 118: Freedom
CELESTEThe moment Lucien spoke the words that I had hoped for, the words that cracked open the door to the man I had loved, I didn’t hesitate. Time was of the essence. I could feel the shift in the air, a subtle stirring of hope rising amidst the darkness that still clung to him. But that hope needed action.Without a word, I turned on my heels, determined to act swiftly. Lucien didn’t want to come with me—he couldn’t face the guilt, the shame of facing his sister, of confronting the wrongs he had committed. I understood that. But the weight of his past wasn’t something he could simply bury. He had to confront it, even if it was just a small part of it. But for now, I couldn’t wait for him to find the courage. I had to do this for him, for us.I made my way to the prison with purpose, my mind racing as I prepared for the task ahead. The walls felt suffocating as I neared the cold, damp cells. I had seen too much suffering here, too much darkness. The air was thick with the remnants o
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 117: Seizing the Moment
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Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 116: Regrets
LUCIENThe black crystal pulsed softly, its shadowed depths revealing fragments of voices and stories I had no business hearing. But I listened anyway, because the truth, no matter how twisted, was all that mattered now.I could hear Morgana’s voice, her words reverberating in my head as she spoke of Malakar’s daughter and the blood that ran through Caius. The realization hit me like a bolt of lightning—Caius was the vessel. He was the one that carried the dark magic, the legacy of Malakar.It made sense. It explained the strange stirrings within me, the shadows that followed me like a distant storm, threatening to engulf everything I touched. I had always known there was something inside me, something dark and ancient. But I had never understood what it was, or how to control it.If Caius was the vessel of Malakar, then… perhaps there was a way to fix this. If Caius could be cleansed, maybe the same could be done for me. But how? How could I rid myself of the darkness that was growin
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 115: The Shadow Within
CAUIS“All this time… I was the endgame.”I didn’t know how long the silence lasted after I said it. Maybe seconds. Maybe years. My voice echoed in my head, hollow and damning, like it belonged to someone else.I stared at the floor, hands clenched at my sides, my chest rising and falling too fast. My lungs couldn’t seem to hold enough air. Because now I knew.The shadow that moved when I marked Lira.The whispers I tried to ignore.The coldness that clung to my bones like frost…It was never outside of me.It was me.Or at least a part of me. A part I never asked for.“Malakar…” I whispered, the name burning my tongue like poison. “He’s been inside me this whole time.”Morgana stepped forward. Her eyes—gods, they were endless. Deep wells of sorrow and fury and love. She looked at me like she was seeing more than just a young Alpha.“When I met you,” she said softly, “I felt something. A pull. A bond.” She placed a hand over her heart. “I thought it was because of Xander… that maybe y
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 114: A Memory Reborn
ALDRICMorgana’s words hit like a tempest—each syllable peeling back the layers of silence I’d carried for two centuries.Sacrifice. Heart. Xander. Mina.I stood motionless, her voice fading into the thundering in my ears as something deep inside me stirred. A flicker of something I hadn’t felt in ages. A memory long buried… by magic.Then it cracked—like ice under pressure—and the dam broke.It came rushing in.A face. A sound. The coppery scent of blood.And a child screaming.I staggered back a step, gripping the edge of the table.“I… I remember something,” I rasped. “Gods—how could I have forgotten this?”Morgana looked up, startled. Her tear-streaked face locked onto mine, and I could feel the hope—and the terror—rising in her chest.“What do you mean?” she whispered.“I followed him,” I said, breathless. “That night. I followed Xander… into the basement.”Her brows knitted. “You what?”“I don’t know why,” I continued, piecing it together, “Maybe I was suspicious. Or maybe somet
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 113: The Night Everything Broke
MORGANAI was in the garden, teaching Mina how to coax a bloom from a wilting bud when Xander came to me.“There’s trouble in the village,” he said, voice urgent but composed. “A witch has been spotted casting curses—terrifying the villagers. They need you.”I looked up, wiping my dirt-smudged hands on my apron. “Are you sure? I haven’t sensed anything.”He nodded. “They’re hiding her, out of fear. They sent word to us this morning. Please, Morgana. Only you can deal with this kind of threat.”He looked so sincere. I trusted him. Of course I did. He was my mate, the man who once swore he would stand against the darkness with me.I kissed Mina’s curls and whispered, “Be good for Papa,” before mounting my horse and riding out.The trip to the village took hours. By the time I arrived, the sun was past its peak, dipping into the haze of afternoon. I dismounted at the edge of the quiet settlement and walked its cobbled paths. But there were no cries for help. No signs of chaos. No trace o
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 112: Little Fox
MORGANAThe past clung to me like the scent of old spell smoke. I didn’t need to close my eyes to see it—the memory surged forward, vivid and raw, as if time itself folded and brought me back two centuries.Two hundred years ago, the Grimhowl Pack mansion was the heart of a thriving, unbreakable community. Nestled in the cradle of the forest, it stood proud and regal, its stone walls covered in flowering ivy and thick vines that shimmered in the morning dew. Tall arched windows caught every sliver of light, casting gold across the polished floors. The scent of pine and wild jasmine drifted in through open balconies. It wasn’t just a mansion. It was a home—a living, breathing sanctuary of pack unity, echoing with laughter, footsteps, and the howls of celebration.Xander Vexmoor, younger brother to Alpha Lance Vexmoor, and I lived in a cozy side wing of the estate. While Lance oversaw the affairs of the pack, Xander dedicated himself to study, exploration, and eventually, me. We were yo
