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Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 16
Chapter 16Mara’s povIt scared me so much that I yelped, jumping back, but she didn't seem to move. Instead, she stared at me with curious eyes, her hands behind her back. When I was here, I had to calm my heart, placing a hand on my chest, “What? How did you do?” so many questions, poorly articulated.“I saw you when you came out of your room, where are you going to my Luna?” sounding slightly autonomous, I couldn't help but feel she was sent by Rhys to spy on me.“I…” She had got me there, what was I going to say now? She stared at me, waiting for a reasonable response, moving a bit closer to hear me better. “I wanted to know where Rhys is.” starting my day with a lie, way to go Mara.She cocked her head a little, a small smile staining her soft features. “The alpha is not around at the moment, hence he sent me to watch over you.” her smile broadened. I knew it, Rhys was a bastard, “however he will be back soon, is there something you wish to tell him? I can relay it on your
Last Updated : 2024-05-09Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 17
Chapter 17Mara’s povI moaned gently as the rays of the sun stationed on my face, “Is it morning already?'' I moaned loudly, before a small yawn followed, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. It did little as I was still asleep, the rays that seeped through the blinds were making me blind, so I clumsily reached for it and pulled it shut.Now I focused my eyes on my surroundings. I was still in the large bedroom, everything was still decorated so nicely, and even the bed I was in remained untouched. The sheets only had marks because I rolled around in them, and not because of any sensual activity.‘He didn't show…’ Gretel was the first to greet me, her voice was tainted with heavy disappointment and I could feel her anger too. I was getting angry at myself.What sort of man didn't show up to his wedding night? After ruining my life, he thinks he could just do whatever he likes. I scoffed, angry that I was even a fool to believe that something would happen. Did I want it to happen? H
Last Updated : 2024-05-10Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 18
Chapter 18Mara’s pov“Azure, let her go.'' I stopped in my tracks when I heard his voice.My head whipped to where it came from, and I sighted him, fresh from the shower with water dripping around his toned form. He had some shorts on and a towel around his shoulders, he had just woken up.I glared at him with every ounce of hate I had in my soul, and I left. I left without saying a word to him, but my glare said everything that needed to be said. I wouldn't want to be in a house where no one treated me any better than the outside. Although I was Luna, I wasn't feeling it one bit.I got to my workplace and Chelsea grabbed me by the hand, “I don't know how you are going to talk to your boss, but you better have a good explanation. And don't tell your boss that you will get married to the alpha, or you’ll be out faster than yesterday's trash.” she gave me a sturdy pat on my shoulder, and she turned around just as she was leaving “And you still owe me.” she reminded me.Chelsea was
Last Updated : 2024-05-11Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 19
Chapter 19Rhys’s pov“Rogues are attacking!”One of our men had rushed in and informed us of the situation, immediately Rowen and I sprung into action as we were both determined to defend our pack. It was deep into the night, as I had taken some of our men out into the site of the attack. When we got here, there were bodies everywhere.Anger rushed into my blood and I wanted to kill anyone who did this. Some of them were my men while most were the rogues, the sad part remained that I had lost men. It was then that Grandpa’s words rang into my ears, we truly didn't have many people like before and to see young men die was a pain to me. If we didn't increase our population, it was only going to be a few years before we would be at a massive disadvantage.I huffed when I bent down to look at the young man just about my age, his eyes were wide open, but he was lifeless, “I found tracks, we should check it out.” Rowen came into view and saw me looking at the fallen warrior, “we need
Last Updated : 2024-05-12Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 20
Chapter 20Rhys’s pov“Rhys?” his eyes were clouded with fear, and he began to use the last of his strength to move away.“So it is you.” my hand still holding my side, I stepped on his wounded body, making him cry in pain, choking out more blood, “take him up, he has a lot to tell, and he can't afford to die.'' I gave the command and my men took hold of him instantly.Rowen looked at me without saying a word, just waited for me to lead the way, and I did. We reached the house, Mom's , was the first one to see us, her face turned white when she saw me wounded, and with a snap.She summoned the best healers and told them to take medicine to my room, she was going to treat the men herself.“You need to be more careful, Rhys, what if anything happened to you?” She applied ointment on the wound, and it stung a lot, but I didn't move. She noticed I was way quieter than usual, “she is asleep.'' She answered my unasked question and I let out a deep sigh.Nothing else was said, but she wra
Last Updated : 2024-05-13Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 21
Chapter 21Mara’s povMy eyes were wide in distraught, his anger was burning into my skin, so I took them back, my hands. Everyone watched us, knowing that the drama was just about to begin. Gretel wanted to tear him to pieces, but last time I checked, Sam was still stronger than me.“Run back to your alpha Mara! But I swear you will suffer, you think you can be happy with someone like Rhys. You have made the biggest mistake of your life!”“What is your problem? Just leave me alone! You have no right to touch me or say such things to me! Try it again, and you'll be sorry!” he was right, marrying Rhys was the biggest mistake of my life. My eyes were full of tears, my so-called husband couldn't even make it to our mating night, all my dreams and hopes vanished and Gretel hurt.I grabbed the handle of the door and left the orphanage, there was nothing more to be said to him, as he would use any opportunity he had to hurt me. Being the alpha’s wife came with opposition.It was already
Last Updated : 2024-05-14Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 22
Chapter 22Mara’s pov‘Be alert.’ Gretel warned me, I could smell someone, and gosh they smelled horrible, like they hadn't showered in days, and they were coated in all manner of vile things. I continued down the path, and then I heard the footsteps again, I walked faster, clutching my bag to myself and I noticed the footsteps doubled.No, tripled. And they were moving just as fast as I was. Fear began to show as the hairs on my body stood up, and my eyes shrank.“Who is there?” I turned back, hoping I would get an answer, but the only thing I got was the whisper of the wind and a pungent scent, “I think they are rogues…'' I said to Gretel, and she growled in response.‘Be ready.’ She told me, if there was any form of oppression, I would shift anytime, and she would jump to action.At this point, I was jogging. I wanted to get away from this place as soon as possible, but the footsteps never stopped, and they followed me even more. Then I heard a chuckle, it was vile and dripped w
Last Updated : 2024-05-15Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride chapter 23
Chapter 23Rhys’s POV My heart ached for her, as she cried in my hands I wanted nothing else than to take away her pains and make her feel instantly better.I wondered what had triggered all of these. The rogues had played a very big part but I believed something else had made her more sad and teary as she was.‘Let it go and focus on getting her home’ Black chipped in. ‘I just want to know how those rogues got in this time. I thought we had all of them?’ I asked him as I readjusted her position in my arms.‘You have to be more conscious now. They are lurking about and also confirm what your black mouth Beta knows about this’ Black responded drowsily.‘What does he have to do with this?’ I said again just as Mara stirred in my hands.She was quiet in my arms and I wanted to comfort her, the attack had really shaken her. I patted my hands repeatedly on her hair as I walked to my car.Mara was quiet as my hands ran down her hair. I wondered what had made her this shaken. Her work clo
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Rhys's eyes were locked onto Mara’s irises as she held onto her silver flowing dress, with a soft smile creased on her face as she walked down the stairs.He couldn't help but stare at how beautiful she looked, walking down the stairs, graced in her beautiful silver dress.She was truly breathtaking, with her long red hair wrapped around in long waves with a small ribbon placed right on top. Her well-defined juicy lips with the upper lip almost in the shape of a heart that lingered a sweet, caring smile painted with deep crimson lipstick, and her pinkish cheeks and small apart little freckles all came into view when she came up close to Rhys. The space between them slowly closed up as the music by the garden sort of increased when he grabbed her by the hand.“You…” Rhys stuttered, staring into her eyes unable to look away. He’d slowly gone lost in them. Just when she etched closer, he leaned forward whispering into her ears. “You look so beautiful,” He said, with a smile creaesd on
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Rhy’s POV Two rogues came barreling in. They were running right for me as I ducked taking both rogues down to the floor in seconds making sure to have them both wounded.I watched both rogues squirming on the floor as they clenched their throats and then I knelt on the floor and started shifting, seeing that I was slowly getting outnumbered. I stepped forward and then grabbed one of them stepping over top of him. And then I bared my teeth into his flesh, growling, forcing a permanent hole as I had him killed instantly as the others stood by watching the scene. A lot of rogue men hurried my way, coming in groups of four, and twos headed in my direction.My eyes for some annoying reason, slowly had its color changed under the influence of me being completely angry over the fact that she was being taken away by Giovanni and I was getting attacked by some unknown rogue men.“Where the hell are they coming from?” I scowled, trying to make my way through angry rogue men as they attacked.
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RHYS POVMy knuckles gripped the steering wheel, turning white as I imagined all the ways I'd kill whoever must have done this.I wanted to make sure his death was so agonizingly painful that when I was done with him, he'd be begging for the blessings of death.Lost In my thoughts of torture, I didn't notice how much time had passed. I recognized the area immediately and felt relief pour through me as I neared the motel.I pulled up to the garage, squinting through the dark as I hopped out of my car. I walked close to the building, holding up my flashlight in the air.As I walked into the building, I realized there happened to be no locks on the door. I had my foot against the door, and in seconds the door creaked open.I flashed my light in the direction of the dark, knowing down my guts that it was somewhat dangerous being out here all alone. But I didn't care…Mara was all I cared about.I trudged further into the dark, with my eyes locked on the empty hallways up ahead. I wondered
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Rhys POVI watched Talia walking out of the mansion quietly, a couple of days later. Her movements seemed quite suspicious as she hopped into her zooming off.I couldn't stand my Wolf from growling at the thought of her knowing something about Mara’s disappearance.I decided to follow her to find out where she was headed. The fact that I could have her whereabouts tracked by her scent made it quite easier.She took about four turns and then into an unknown part of the city before stopping in front of a bar. A bar is known only to be visited, by rebellions.“What the hell is she doing here?” I whispered to myself as I parked a few meters away from her, making sure to take full cover.I peeped through the rearview mirror of my car and saw that there was a black Benz parked behind me, blocking me from driving out. I lowered my head, to avoid being caught in the game.My eyes widened in shock at the realization of whom it was that had stepped out of the car.The one man I never imagined I
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RHY’S POV I had my head lowered as I rummaged through the papers on my desk. I tried extremely hard to focus but the conversation from a couple of weeks ago with Yara, kept whirling in my head. “Go on,” My voice was short and my eyes never left the stack of papers. Ignoring the fact that I’d been on one paragraph for the last couple of hours. “We’ve already upped patrol on the border, but still no sign of her,” Dante spoke up, distressed all over his face as he stared back at me.“I'm open to more orders,” He added, as I leaned back in the chair keeping my eyes low.“We stay on the course, we stay scouting, we have to keep searching,” I said frustratingly.“We can't be sitting ducks, we have to do something—” I grimaced but then paused, the minute I realized I was beginning to over react.It had been a couple of months since she’d suddenly disappeared. A couple of months since we had dinner together and a couple of months since I’ve seen her smile.“Perhaps we could send out a few
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Rhys's Pov.Yara's words pierced through my heart. "Rhys, listen to me. Mara would come to me if she needed help. She trusts me."Something stirred within me. A spark of hope."Mara would come to you?" I repeated.Yara nodded. "Of course, She has no one else."No one else? The weight of those words crushed me. Mara's isolation, Her loneliness, My failure.But Yara's next words ignited a fire. "Rhys, Mara didn't come to me. She didn't leave you."I felt a glimmer of hope, A chance. "Mara's still out there, in Giovanni's custody," I whispered.Waiting For me. Waiting for me to find her. To make it right.Yara's grip on my arm tightened. "Find her Rhys, Make it right."Determination coursed through me. I'd find Mara. Explain everything. Prove my love, With newfound purpose.Yara's warning echoed in my mind. "Remember, Rhys, Talia's a snake. Has been always will be," she said.I nodded, determination etched on my face. "I'll be careful," I said.Yara's eyes narrowed. "Careful isn't enough
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Rhys's PovI was left all alone at home. I paced through the darkness of my bedroom with bottles of Alcohol in both hands.Mara's note echoed in my mind. "I thought our love was stronger.""I thought you loved me." "I was wrong."Talia's words sliced through my haze. "Rhys, I'm here for you."Her hand touched my shoulder. I shrugged it off. "Leave me alone, Talia," I screamed at her."Rhys, please—""Get out!" I roared.Talia's eyes widened. "Rhys, I just want to help.""Help?" I sneered. "You've done enough."My anger boiled over. "You and your games, Your lies, Your manipulations."Talia stepped back. "Rhys, I'm sorry—""Sorry?" I laughed harshly. "Sorry isn't enough."I stood, swaying. The room spun.Talia's face blurred."Get out," I repeated. My voice cracked.Talia hesitated. Then turned and ran.The door slammed shut, I collapsed onto the couch.Whiskey spilled from my hand. Mara's face haunted me. Her smile, Her laughter, Her tears.My regret suffocated me. Why hadn't I told h
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Rhys povI couldn't shake off the feeling that Talia was involved in Mara's disappearance.Her manipulations knew no bounds. But what if she'd played me from the start?A sudden memory flashed in my mind.How Talia had approached me with Her offer."I can work as a double spy for you and Giovanni," she'd said."I'll feed him false information while keeping you informed."Her expression was somber. "I have something to tell you, Rhys," she'd said."About Giovanni?" I prompted.Talia nodded. "And my involvement," she saidI gestured for her to continue."It all started months ago," Talia began. "Giovanni approached me, charming and persuasive, He promised me wealth, status, and power.""And you believed him?" I asked.Talia's eyes dropped. "I did. I thought he could offer me more than you could, Rhys."More than I could? The words stung."But then I realized..." Talia's voice trailed off."Realized what?" I asked."That I was just a tool," Talia said, her voice barely above a whisper."
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Rhys POVI pulled into the driveway, exhausted from the trip.Finally home, finally, I'll be able to make things right with Mara.But as I entered the house, a sense of unease crept in within me."Mara?" I called out. But there was no answer, I frowned.Where was she? Where could she be by this time?I searched the house but I couldn't find her.'Maybe she wasn't home, or maybe she must have gone to her friend's place' I thought.But Mara wasn't the type to leave the house without letting anyone know.I checked our bedroom, and there was no sign of Mara and to my greatest shock, Her luggage was gone.A shiver ran down my spine. "Mara?" I called again, louder this time.But only silence replied. Panic set in.No! She wouldn't leave, Not like this, Not without talking to me.Fear gripped my heart. Where was she? Was she safe? Where could she be? The orphanage?The questions consumed my mind. I grabbed my phone and dialed Mara's number.Voicemail, Again, And again. I was so scared that p
