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Chapter 28

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Hailey pushed herself away from her hiding spot just in time to see the man raising his sword, merciless intent gleaming in his eyes. "I serve no king," he declared, bringing the blade down. In that moment, she closed her eyes and released her arrow.

A sharp growl jolted her awake, and she found herself staring into a furious pair of black eyes. Her gaze dropped to his chest and saw her arrow embedded in it, but he seemed completely unfazed—only angrier. He snapped the arrow in half and lunged forward, but then he suddenly roared, glancing down to kick the woman into the water. A dagger was lodged in his foot, and Hailey hadn't even noticed her move.

Her instincts urged her to flee, but the sight of the woman struggling to break the surface made Hailey drop her bow and plunge into the water. Regret filled her; she felt like she was swimming toward her own demise.

Her mother would certainly disapprove of such reckless behavior if she were here.

Did she mention how bad she was at swimmi
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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 29 Love is weakness

    The acrid scent of burning flesh permeated the air, and a tear slipped from Hailey's eyes, landing on the bloodied yet healing skin of Alpha Rowan."You love him," the rogue remarked from behind her as she stoked the fire. "Father says love is a weakness. You are not weak."Hailey's fingers trembled as she pressed the burning branch against Rowan's skin again, and he groaned, thrashing in pain. Despite his suffering, his eyes remained shut. An ache filled her heart and soul; it pained her to inflict pain on him. "Is that a question or a statement?" she asked, surprised by the steady, chilling tone of her own voice."Why did you help me?" the rogue shifted the topic abruptly. Hailey had no desire to discuss her feelings or her life with her. "I was meant to die. For two years, I've languished in that dungeon, waiting for death. I hoped for a swift execution every night. I never imagined I'd be used for sport by your foolish—""Keep talking, and I will gut you," Hailey interjected witho

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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 30 Continue! Stop messing with me!

    "Hailey." She jolted awake, sitting up so quickly that stars exploded in the back of her head. Squinting through the darkness of the cave, she realized the fire had died down, but moonlight seeped in, casting a dim glow. The rogue had vanished, along with her bow, her daggers, and Alpha Rowan's tailored jacket. Alpha Rowan was awake, his head leaning against the wall and an elbow resting on his knee. Tears of relief welled in her eyes, prompting her to look up at the cave's hollow ceiling to keep them at bay. "How do you feel?" "Dead," he breathed. After a moment of awkward silence, he added, "Thank you." "There's no need for that. I protect those I consider mine." He snorted. "You're delusional. I belong only to myself." A small smile crept onto her lips as she recalled the silliest thing she used to say to her mother as a child. "You are me, and I am you." "What?" Her grin widened. "You'll understand on the night we consummate our marriage." His blank stare made her smile f

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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 31 A Lie

    Light CityIt had been two years since Nerissa had returned home, yet all she felt was a sense of dread as she yanked on the horse's reins, causing it to neigh and come to a stop by the stables."Not on the hay!" Corazon, the stablemaster, shouted, stomping his feet as he approached her. "Do you have any idea how long it took to gather that, peasant?!"Nerissa narrowed her eyes at Corazon and pulled off her hood. "Say that again, Corazon."He stopped abruptly, as if an invisible wall had blocked his path. His lips parted in shock, and his maroon gaze widened. With a shout that echoed through the stables, he proclaimed, "The Princess has returned!""Where is Father?" Nerissa asked as the servant attempted to fix her hair. Stupid lot. She missed her former chambermaid, Cazandra. While she was just as inept as the others, the woman did have a skillful touch. Apparently, everyone had assumed Nerissa had fled again, prompting her room to be cleared out and her servants relieved of their du

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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 32 What's the Queen with out a crown?

    Rowan Castle."Not now, Mother.""When then? She won the Hunt! How could an Omega possibly win the Hunt?!"Rowan turned, his jaw tightening. "I don't know, and I really don't care, Mother! I have more pressing matters, like the rogues that attacked. If you have questions, ask the lady herself!"It was all so tiresome. Rowan had never wanted the selection in the first place. He didn't even wish to be mated yet. No one seemed to notice that he was injured and still feverish from wolfsbane. Not when Hailey held up the lock of hair they had been tasked with retrieving at the Hunt, and Elder Balmond had begrudgingly named her the winner.If she won two more tasks, there would be no question—she would undoubtedly claim victory in the selection. But for Rowan, it was no longer about the selection. It was about getting her into his bed and out of his mind. He felt an overwhelming need to be with her. He could visit the brothel again, but he knew that bedding the owner wouldn't suffice to quel

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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 33 Don't force yourself to him!

    "What other gift?" he asks, anger flashing in his eyes, which have taken on a warmer hue.Hailey realizes that his ire indicates he didn't send her the note, and a wave of worry tightens around her heart. Who did, and why? "A dress," she lies, gently caressing the roses. "It's a lovely piece. I assumed it was from you. Perhaps someone else admires me in court." She glances up from the flowers with a shy smile. "If that will be all, then..."Rowan pushes the door further open, inserting himself into the doorway, and she stifles a shiver when he unexpectedly touches her cheek. "I'm here, just as you always wanted, yet you won't invite me in."His thumb traces a line down her temple, continuing along the curve of her neck. Her fingers tighten around the flowers, and a thorn

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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 34 More Pain

    That did the trick, and Ava hurried to comply.Hailey steadied herself, rising to her feet. "I really wouldn't—" But a sudden blow silenced her, sending shockwaves through her body. She stumbled back, gasping as she struggled to focus. Her head throbbed from the previous day's pain, feeling as if it might explode at any moment."Hold her," she vaguely heard Moressett order, and Hailey swung her fist blindly, aiming for anything in her path. Perhaps she should have stayed in her room and eaten breakfast there. Even if she screamed, there was no guarantee anyone would hear her—no one that mattered. Alpha Rowan, Beta Ruel, Gamma Luis, and the other officials had been in a meeting all morning.No one would come for her. It was just the eleven of them in the room,

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-03
  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 35 You stole my sanity

    Attempting to speak, her face crumpled as searing pain shot through her throat. She wanted to tell him she was fine, that it was just tea and grapes—she'd endured worse. Yet, despite her resolve, she didn't feel right. The day's events had dragged her back years, to a time when her mother attended to the wounds she herself had inflicted.Her body trembled with fear, hatred, and sorrow. Her fingers clutched the tub's edge as she tried to pull herself out, only to slip back in. Alpha Rowan reached for her, but she pushed his hand away. She wasn't weak; she could manage to get out herself.He let her try, again and again, until she finally broke down in sobs, attempting to crawl out. She avoided his gaze, afraid of the pity she'd find in his eyes. One final attempt saw her falling forward, bracing for the impact of the tub

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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 36 Jealous Rowan

    Rowan POV.Rowan's footsteps echoed through the desolate hallway, the silence between each step filling him with unease. He seldom ventured into this part of the castle—the dungeons. It reminded him too vividly of the visits he had made to his father before the execution.A soul-chilling howl sliced through the air, followed by a desperate cry. Luis walked ahead, signaling the guards to let them pass. Rowan glared at him, battling the anger boiling within.It had been four days since he had last spoken to Hailey, four days since he tucked her in for the night. She wouldn't even spare him a glance, the ungrateful witch, nor would she engage with him. For four long days, he had been on edge, dreading what she might do next and when she would next invade his stu

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  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 36 Jealous Rowan

    Rowan POV.Rowan's footsteps echoed through the desolate hallway, the silence between each step filling him with unease. He seldom ventured into this part of the castle—the dungeons. It reminded him too vividly of the visits he had made to his father before the execution.A soul-chilling howl sliced through the air, followed by a desperate cry. Luis walked ahead, signaling the guards to let them pass. Rowan glared at him, battling the anger boiling within.It had been four days since he had last spoken to Hailey, four days since he tucked her in for the night. She wouldn't even spare him a glance, the ungrateful witch, nor would she engage with him. For four long days, he had been on edge, dreading what she might do next and when she would next invade his stu

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 35 You stole my sanity

    Attempting to speak, her face crumpled as searing pain shot through her throat. She wanted to tell him she was fine, that it was just tea and grapes—she'd endured worse. Yet, despite her resolve, she didn't feel right. The day's events had dragged her back years, to a time when her mother attended to the wounds she herself had inflicted.Her body trembled with fear, hatred, and sorrow. Her fingers clutched the tub's edge as she tried to pull herself out, only to slip back in. Alpha Rowan reached for her, but she pushed his hand away. She wasn't weak; she could manage to get out herself.He let her try, again and again, until she finally broke down in sobs, attempting to crawl out. She avoided his gaze, afraid of the pity she'd find in his eyes. One final attempt saw her falling forward, bracing for the impact of the tub

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 34 More Pain

    That did the trick, and Ava hurried to comply.Hailey steadied herself, rising to her feet. "I really wouldn't—" But a sudden blow silenced her, sending shockwaves through her body. She stumbled back, gasping as she struggled to focus. Her head throbbed from the previous day's pain, feeling as if it might explode at any moment."Hold her," she vaguely heard Moressett order, and Hailey swung her fist blindly, aiming for anything in her path. Perhaps she should have stayed in her room and eaten breakfast there. Even if she screamed, there was no guarantee anyone would hear her—no one that mattered. Alpha Rowan, Beta Ruel, Gamma Luis, and the other officials had been in a meeting all morning.No one would come for her. It was just the eleven of them in the room,

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 33 Don't force yourself to him!

    "What other gift?" he asks, anger flashing in his eyes, which have taken on a warmer hue.Hailey realizes that his ire indicates he didn't send her the note, and a wave of worry tightens around her heart. Who did, and why? "A dress," she lies, gently caressing the roses. "It's a lovely piece. I assumed it was from you. Perhaps someone else admires me in court." She glances up from the flowers with a shy smile. "If that will be all, then..."Rowan pushes the door further open, inserting himself into the doorway, and she stifles a shiver when he unexpectedly touches her cheek. "I'm here, just as you always wanted, yet you won't invite me in."His thumb traces a line down her temple, continuing along the curve of her neck. Her fingers tighten around the flowers, and a thorn

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 32 What's the Queen with out a crown?

    Rowan Castle."Not now, Mother.""When then? She won the Hunt! How could an Omega possibly win the Hunt?!"Rowan turned, his jaw tightening. "I don't know, and I really don't care, Mother! I have more pressing matters, like the rogues that attacked. If you have questions, ask the lady herself!"It was all so tiresome. Rowan had never wanted the selection in the first place. He didn't even wish to be mated yet. No one seemed to notice that he was injured and still feverish from wolfsbane. Not when Hailey held up the lock of hair they had been tasked with retrieving at the Hunt, and Elder Balmond had begrudgingly named her the winner.If she won two more tasks, there would be no question—she would undoubtedly claim victory in the selection. But for Rowan, it was no longer about the selection. It was about getting her into his bed and out of his mind. He felt an overwhelming need to be with her. He could visit the brothel again, but he knew that bedding the owner wouldn't suffice to quel

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 31 A Lie

    Light CityIt had been two years since Nerissa had returned home, yet all she felt was a sense of dread as she yanked on the horse's reins, causing it to neigh and come to a stop by the stables."Not on the hay!" Corazon, the stablemaster, shouted, stomping his feet as he approached her. "Do you have any idea how long it took to gather that, peasant?!"Nerissa narrowed her eyes at Corazon and pulled off her hood. "Say that again, Corazon."He stopped abruptly, as if an invisible wall had blocked his path. His lips parted in shock, and his maroon gaze widened. With a shout that echoed through the stables, he proclaimed, "The Princess has returned!""Where is Father?" Nerissa asked as the servant attempted to fix her hair. Stupid lot. She missed her former chambermaid, Cazandra. While she was just as inept as the others, the woman did have a skillful touch. Apparently, everyone had assumed Nerissa had fled again, prompting her room to be cleared out and her servants relieved of their du

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 30 Continue! Stop messing with me!

    "Hailey." She jolted awake, sitting up so quickly that stars exploded in the back of her head. Squinting through the darkness of the cave, she realized the fire had died down, but moonlight seeped in, casting a dim glow. The rogue had vanished, along with her bow, her daggers, and Alpha Rowan's tailored jacket. Alpha Rowan was awake, his head leaning against the wall and an elbow resting on his knee. Tears of relief welled in her eyes, prompting her to look up at the cave's hollow ceiling to keep them at bay. "How do you feel?" "Dead," he breathed. After a moment of awkward silence, he added, "Thank you." "There's no need for that. I protect those I consider mine." He snorted. "You're delusional. I belong only to myself." A small smile crept onto her lips as she recalled the silliest thing she used to say to her mother as a child. "You are me, and I am you." "What?" Her grin widened. "You'll understand on the night we consummate our marriage." His blank stare made her smile f

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 29 Love is weakness

    The acrid scent of burning flesh permeated the air, and a tear slipped from Hailey's eyes, landing on the bloodied yet healing skin of Alpha Rowan."You love him," the rogue remarked from behind her as she stoked the fire. "Father says love is a weakness. You are not weak."Hailey's fingers trembled as she pressed the burning branch against Rowan's skin again, and he groaned, thrashing in pain. Despite his suffering, his eyes remained shut. An ache filled her heart and soul; it pained her to inflict pain on him. "Is that a question or a statement?" she asked, surprised by the steady, chilling tone of her own voice."Why did you help me?" the rogue shifted the topic abruptly. Hailey had no desire to discuss her feelings or her life with her. "I was meant to die. For two years, I've languished in that dungeon, waiting for death. I hoped for a swift execution every night. I never imagined I'd be used for sport by your foolish—""Keep talking, and I will gut you," Hailey interjected witho

  • Little Omega's Obsession    Chapter 28

    Hailey pushed herself away from her hiding spot just in time to see the man raising his sword, merciless intent gleaming in his eyes. "I serve no king," he declared, bringing the blade down. In that moment, she closed her eyes and released her arrow.A sharp growl jolted her awake, and she found herself staring into a furious pair of black eyes. Her gaze dropped to his chest and saw her arrow embedded in it, but he seemed completely unfazed—only angrier. He snapped the arrow in half and lunged forward, but then he suddenly roared, glancing down to kick the woman into the water. A dagger was lodged in his foot, and Hailey hadn't even noticed her move.Her instincts urged her to flee, but the sight of the woman struggling to break the surface made Hailey drop her bow and plunge into the water. Regret filled her; she felt like she was swimming toward her own demise.Her mother would certainly disapprove of such reckless behavior if she were here.Did she mention how bad she was at swimmi

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