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12: The name she stole
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Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 13: When Silence Breaks—A Reckoning at the Blood Moon Festival
In the festival grounds, the air buzzed with murmurs and hushed conversations as elegantly dressed women from noble houses and distant packs filled the space.The flickering torchlight cast golden hues over the gathering, illuminating the lavish decorations and the dancers twirling in mesmerizing rhythm at the center of the festivities.Applause and whispers rippled through the crowd, but among the seated pack leaders, impatience stirred.At a long table beside the Alpha’s vacant throne, the high lords and betas exchanged glances, their expressions darkening. Lydia Voss sat with poise, while her daughter stood nearby, dressed in the simple garb of a maid.“How much longer will the Alpha keep us waiting?” High Lord Alister grumbled, his fingers drumming against the table.His irritation was shared by the others, their displeasure evident in the stiff set of their shoulders.“Does he mean to disgrace the pack leaders by refusing to host us properly? How dare he insult those who have uph
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High Lord Rhovan finally spoke.His voice, smooth as silk yet edged with hidden thorns, carried over the gathered leaders.“I have heard,” he said, his eyes glinting with unspoken intent, “that you have taken a Luna from the Crimson Moon Pack. From the household of Beta Lydia, no less.”The words were a dagger wrapped in velvet.Alpha Darius, lifting his goblet, paused mid-drink. The firelight caught the sharp angles of his face, casting shifting shadows over his unreadable expression. He lowered the cup slowly, not a flicker of emotion betraying his thoughts.“Well,” he said at last, voice steady. “It was a truce between us.”A hush settled over the festival grounds.“Our pack,” Darius continued, “was simply doing them a favor by eliminating the rogues that plagued their lands.” He let the weight of his words settle before delivering the final blow. “Nothing comes for free.”Murmurs rippled through the gathered Alphas, some nodding in grim understanding, others exchanging wary glance
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Three Weeks Back“Lena, whatever we had… it ends here.”Lena froze.His words sliced through the night air like a blade.The forest around them was silent, save for the rustling of leaves and the distant howls of wolves.She stood there, staring at him—on the worn wooden porch of their secret place. The place where he once held her, whispered promises, vowed to be hers.“What?” Her voice came out hoarse, barely above a whisper.Ethan exhaled, his jaw tight.“We can’t keep this up anymore.”Lena took a step forward.“You’re lying.”He said nothing.“You promised me, Ethan,” she pressed, her voice unsteady. “You swore you’d protect me. You told me to wait for you.”A bitter chuckle left his lips.“That was before I realized my duty.”Lena’s stomach twisted.“Duty?” she echoed.“Yes.” He finally met her gaze. “I’m marrying Kara.”The world tilted.The air left Lena’s lungs.Her knees nearly buckled, but she forced herself to stand tall.“You’re marrying her?” The words felt foreign, like
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-04Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in Intro/Prologue
Long ago, before the rise of packs and Alphas, the Lycans ruled. Beasts of unmatched strength, they were neither mere werewolves nor any lesser creature that walked the earth. They were power itself—immortal, indomitable, divine. Hidden from the world, they lived in peace, thriving in their secluded kingdom.But peace never lasts when jealousy takes root.The werewolves envied them and resented their power. They saw the Lycans as a threat, an insult to their existence. And so, for the first time in history, the scattered werewolf clans united under a single cause: to bring down the Lycans.Even against an entire species, the Lycans stood unshaken. They were stronger, faster, and smarter. Victory should have been theirs.But power is never just about brute strength.Desperate, the werewolves turned to an ancient force, the Twelve Blood Witches. A deal was struck, and a truce was made. In exchange for sparing the witches' kind from future wars, the witches agreed to weave a spell of dar
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-26Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 1: The scorn of the parkhouse
“Do you favor this one?”“No, the other pleases me more.”Lena swallowed hard outside the dining hall, steadying herself. Kara’s companions were mischief-makers, ever eager with a cruel remark when she stood before them.With measured steps, she pushed open the heavy doors and entered, bearing a tray of honeyed figs, spiced almonds, and goblets of dark wine.Laughter faded at once.Lena kept her gaze lowered as she approached the long banquet table, the tray steady in her hands. The ladies reclined on their cushioned seats, their silk gowns pooling like liquid opulence. Their eyes trailed her every movement, sharp with something Lena had long since learned to recognize: jealousy.“It is truly absurd,” Valeria murmured, idly tracing the rim of her goblet. “How does a mere servant possess such a face?”Lena’s grip on the tray tightened.“Indeed,” Selena drawled, a smirk tugging at her lips. “With features like that, one might mistake her for someone of station. And yet, she is nothing mo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-26Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 2: Taken away from slavery
The guards held Lena in front of a heavy wooden door, their grip firm and unyielding. The head slave emerged, her expression impassive."The bath is ready," she announced.Without hesitation, one of the guards spun Lena around as if she were nothing more than a lifeless doll. The sharp clink of metal echoed in the dim corridor as they crouched before her, unlocking the chains that had bound her for nearly a decade.The weight disappeared from her ankle, and for a moment, Lena could only stare.They had never removed it before. Not in all the years she had been paraded as a slave.That cufflink was more than just a restraint—it was a brand, a mark of ownership. It was what kept slaves from running. The iron was impossibly heavy, designed to slow any escape attempt until a werewolf could hunt them down with ease.Yet now, they had discarded it like it was nothing.Before she could fully process the shift in her fate, rough hands shoved her forward into the room.Inside, the scent of lav
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"Lena, run!" her mother screamed."No, Mother! I can get you out of here! I can take you with me!" Lena sobbed, desperately reaching for her hand."You can't save me!" her mother gasped, her voice strained with pain. "The only thing you must promise me is to survive. Do you hear me? Survive at all costs!"A burning log crashed down, slamming into her mother’s back.The fire roared around them, consuming everything in its path. Her mother’s screams echoed through the inferno.Young Lena’s shriek tore through the night."Take her!" a deep voice commanded behind her.Terror gripped her as she turned, her tear-filled eyes locking onto a man standing in the flames. A golden mask covered half his face, one eye a chilling blue, the other a blood-red ember.A cruel laugh jolted Lena awake.Her head ached, the jostling of the carriage making her realize she’d been dreaming."What do you think will happen to her when we reach the pack house?" one of the men outside sneered."They won’t go easy
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-26Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 4: The wedding ritual
Lena’s body trembled as they dragged her forward.Her feet scraped against the rough stone, her arms wrenched in a bruising grip.The metallic taste of blood clung to her tongue, thick and bitter.No matter how much she swallowed, it wouldn’t leave.The night air was sharp against her skin when they stepped outside.The ritual ground stretched before her—an eerie, open expanse surrounded by towering black stone pillars.The pillars loomed like sentinels, their surfaces carved with ancient runes that pulsed with an unnatural glow.Fires blazed in massive iron braziers, their flames licking the air, casting long, flickering shadows across the space.The scent of burnt herbs filled the air, thick and suffocating.But beneath it, something fouler lingered.Blood.The pack stood in a wide circle, their faces twisted in anticipation.Hatred.Cruel delight.Lena’s stomach knotted.At the center of it all, the altar waited.A massive slab of dark stone, worn smooth by time, but forever marked
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Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 15: A Dress Stained in History
Three Weeks Back“Lena, whatever we had… it ends here.”Lena froze.His words sliced through the night air like a blade.The forest around them was silent, save for the rustling of leaves and the distant howls of wolves.She stood there, staring at him—on the worn wooden porch of their secret place. The place where he once held her, whispered promises, vowed to be hers.“What?” Her voice came out hoarse, barely above a whisper.Ethan exhaled, his jaw tight.“We can’t keep this up anymore.”Lena took a step forward.“You’re lying.”He said nothing.“You promised me, Ethan,” she pressed, her voice unsteady. “You swore you’d protect me. You told me to wait for you.”A bitter chuckle left his lips.“That was before I realized my duty.”Lena’s stomach twisted.“Duty?” she echoed.“Yes.” He finally met her gaze. “I’m marrying Kara.”The world tilted.The air left Lena’s lungs.Her knees nearly buckled, but she forced herself to stand tall.“You’re marrying her?” The words felt foreign, like
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 14: A Game of Words, A Dance with Fire---
High Lord Rhovan finally spoke.His voice, smooth as silk yet edged with hidden thorns, carried over the gathered leaders.“I have heard,” he said, his eyes glinting with unspoken intent, “that you have taken a Luna from the Crimson Moon Pack. From the household of Beta Lydia, no less.”The words were a dagger wrapped in velvet.Alpha Darius, lifting his goblet, paused mid-drink. The firelight caught the sharp angles of his face, casting shifting shadows over his unreadable expression. He lowered the cup slowly, not a flicker of emotion betraying his thoughts.“Well,” he said at last, voice steady. “It was a truce between us.”A hush settled over the festival grounds.“Our pack,” Darius continued, “was simply doing them a favor by eliminating the rogues that plagued their lands.” He let the weight of his words settle before delivering the final blow. “Nothing comes for free.”Murmurs rippled through the gathered Alphas, some nodding in grim understanding, others exchanging wary glance
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 13: When Silence Breaks—A Reckoning at the Blood Moon Festival
In the festival grounds, the air buzzed with murmurs and hushed conversations as elegantly dressed women from noble houses and distant packs filled the space.The flickering torchlight cast golden hues over the gathering, illuminating the lavish decorations and the dancers twirling in mesmerizing rhythm at the center of the festivities.Applause and whispers rippled through the crowd, but among the seated pack leaders, impatience stirred.At a long table beside the Alpha’s vacant throne, the high lords and betas exchanged glances, their expressions darkening. Lydia Voss sat with poise, while her daughter stood nearby, dressed in the simple garb of a maid.“How much longer will the Alpha keep us waiting?” High Lord Alister grumbled, his fingers drumming against the table.His irritation was shared by the others, their displeasure evident in the stiff set of their shoulders.“Does he mean to disgrace the pack leaders by refusing to host us properly? How dare he insult those who have uph
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 12: The name she stole
"I have your dress for the night, Luna," Milicent announced as she walked in, carefully wheeling in a wooden dress stand draped with a black cloth.Lena, lost in thoughts of Vargr, let out a quiet sigh. "What if I say I don't want to go?"Milicent gasped, immediately dropping to her knees. "The Alpha will have my head for not persuading you, Luna. Please rethink your decision."Lena blinked, startled by the dramatic display. Quickly, she rushed forward, grasping Milicent's arms and pulling her up. "Stop that. You know I can't stand seeing you beg like this," she scolded, though a small smile tugged at her lips.Milicent grinned, knowing her tactic had worked. "Even if that was a little much, the Alpha won't be pleased if you refuse to attend. And besides, are you not looking forward to seeing your mother? It's been a month since you last saw her."Lena’s smile disappeared instantly. That woman. The devil who had sold her here instead of her own daughter. The reminder left a bitter tas
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 11: The mysterious adviser
Lena’s heart pounded as she slipped through the corridors, careful not to draw attention. The scent of damp earth and blooming flowers filled the air as she stepped into the forbidden garden.The man stood with his back to her, long raven-black hair swaying slightly in the breeze. He carried himself with quiet authority, his hands clasped behind him as he observed the water fountain. Even from this distance, Lena could tell he was tall, his shoulders broad, yet his stillness was unnerving—almost unnatural.Something about him sent a shiver down her spine. Who is he? And why is he here when no one else is allowed?She crouched low, moving carefully through the grass, watching as he reached out, trailing his fingers through the water. He seemed lost in thought, detached from the world around him.Then, without warning, he tilted his head slightly, as if listening to something only he could hear."You know I could smell you the moment you stepped in here," his deep voice rumbled. "Come o
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 10: Dress torn, scheme unfolds
The festival was fast approaching, and the entire pack buzzed with anticipation. Maidens flocked to their favorite dress shops, selecting the finest fabrics and embroidery for the grand occasion. The town square was alive with excitement, the scent of fresh flowers and baked goods filling the air as preparations continued in full swing.In the heart of the bustling town, a group of women gathered inside an elegant dress shop, their fingers tracing the delicate fabrics as they whispered amongst themselves."Whose dress will be the most stunning this year?" one of them mused aloud."If Lady Ravena doesn't return home this year, then it's definitely Lady Scarlet," another replied confidently.A few nodded in agreement, their eyes sparkling with excitement. But their chatter quickly took a darker turn."I heard Lydia Voss is returning to the territory for the first time in years," a young woman interjected.The mood shifted instantly. Faces hardened, and an air of resentment settled over
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 9: The Alpha's forbidden sanctuary
The Next MorningDylia, the healer, worked diligently on Lena’s legs, the cool touch of medicinal herbs stirring her awake. A sharp sting shot through her as the salve seeped into her wounds, making her wince.Flashes of the previous night returned—the relentless run through the forest, the wolf carrying her, branches scraping against her skin.She exhaled deeply and sat up.Dylia immediately noticed. "You're finally awake." She offered a small smile, sitting on a stool beside the bed. "How do you feel?""Like I barely survived." Lena muttered, earning an amused chuckle from the healer."You're exaggerating. You'll be fine in no time."Lena hesitated before asking, "Whose wolf brought me back yesterday?"Silence filled the room.Dylia’s smile faltered. "Brought you back?""Yes," Lena said firmly. "A wolf saved me from those rogues in the forest. It carried me back here."Dylia sighed. "You must have imagined it, Luna. The Alpha said he found you just outside his study window and brough
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 8: The Alpha's suspicion
"I'm telling you, Alpha. She purposely struck me!" Scarlet complained bitterly, her hand still pressed against her cheek.Darius barely glanced up from the parchments on his desk. "What did you do to her, Scarlet?""I didn’t do anything! I just wanted to see her, but she refused and slapped me across the cheek!" she lied, her voice laced with indignation.Then it hit him.A sharp pull deep in his chest.His hands clenched. His breath hitched.His vision blurred as his heart pounded erratically.Something was wrong.Before Scarlet could blink, Darius was gone.He moved with inhuman speed, his body twisting as he lunged out of the window. Mid-air, bones snapped, muscles expanded, and in a heartbeat, his wolf emerged.A beast of dark fur and lethal speed.By the time Scarlet realized what had happened, he was already a blur disappearing into the woods.---Lena barely had time to scream.The rogues lunged.Then, out of nowhere, a massive black wolf crashed into the clearing.It moved wit
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 7: The chase
"Alpha. An important scroll has arrived from the Dark Towers," Cedric said as Darius stepped into the castle."Important scroll?" Darius muttered, snatching it from his hands.His eyes scanned the parchment. The more he read, the darker his expression grew.Without a second thought, he shoved the scroll against Cedric’s chest. "Deny it."Cedric kept pace beside him. "This is the third time you've rejected the park leaders. They’re determined to hold the ritual here this year.""Deny the fucking scroll!" Darius snarled. His voice echoed through the hall. "I don't want those heartless beings in my kingdom!"He stormed upstairs. Servants cowered in fear, stepping out of his path.Only one dared to follow him.Lady Miriam."I don’t want to hear it, Miriam," he snapped, not bothering to turn around."If you keep denying them, they'll sanction you," she warned. "You don’t want the wrath of all the clans against you, do you?""Let them come." He whirled to face her, his eyes blazing. "I’m re
