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Chapter 51: The Price of Immortality
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THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 52: The Dark Heart Awakens
"Cassia!"Lucien's voice cut through the darkness as I tumbled backward, ripped from his grasp. My scream echoed into the void, swallowed by shadows that twisted and coiled around me like living tendrils.I fought against them, my nails clawing at the empty space, my body thrashing in a desperate attempt to break free. The cold seeped into my bones, an unnatural force tightening around my chest like iron chains.Then, I saw him.Lucien lunged, his silver eyes blazing with fury, his claws extended as he reached for me. But just as his fingers brushed against mine—he vanished.I was alone.The shadows whispered, their voices weaving into my mind, slithering through my thoughts like serpents."He is lost.""You were never meant to be his.""The power inside you does not belong to him."I clenched my fists, anger surging through me. "Shut up!"The whispers turned into laughter, a hollow, bone-chilling sound that sent a shudder through my spine.Then, a shape emerged from the darkness.A w
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"Lucien," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I know something's wrong. I can feel it in my bones."He didn’t answer immediately, his gaze locked on the map spread out before him. The flickering light of the fire cast eerie shadows over his face, but the hardness in his expression never wavered. It had become a familiar look—a mask he wore to hide the pain, the fears, the things he never shared with me. His anger had only grown over the past few weeks, and I could see it now, on the edge of every movement, every word he spoke."It’s nothing," he said, his tone cold, though his eyes never met mine. "We’re fine. The pack’s united."But I knew better. Something was slipping through our fingers—something dangerous. The strange tension among the pack, the whispered conversations that stopped when I entered rooms, the sudden shift in the way the others treated me, even Lucien. I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone in the council had turned against us, against him.It wasn’t just my intuit
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"I can’t believe you’re even considering this," Lucien's voice was low, dangerous, as I paced back and forth in the dimly lit chamber. "You would gamble with our lives on the chance of some forgotten ritual?"I stopped, feeling the weight of his words settle on me like a heavy cloak. His gaze was sharp, his usual stoic demeanor cracking with emotion. It unnerved me. I hadn’t expected him to be so... vulnerable in the face of the truth.The truth. The ritual was real. The one that could reverse Lucien’s transformation, the one I had found hidden in the ancient texts. I could hardly believe it myself. But it wasn’t a cure that came without consequences. The price? A sacrifice—a sacrifice that neither Lucien nor I were ready to make.“I have to believe it’s real,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I can’t just... stand by and watch you suffer, Lucien."I felt the heat of his presence behind me as if he were standing just a breath away, though I didn’t dare turn to face him. His s
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“What is it you truly want, Cassia?” His voice, so close to me, sent a ripple of tension through the air. Lucien’s breath was warm against my ear, a quiet contrast to the storm that was brewing outside the castle walls.I didn’t answer him immediately. Instead, I focused on the sounds of chaos echoing from the village below. The cries, the clashes, the unmistakable roar of battle. The traitors were making their move, and I was the one caught in the center of it all. The weight of the responsibility was crushing.Lucien’s hand was on my shoulder now, his touch firm but not comforting. His usual cool demeanor had cracked, revealing a man who was more desperate than I had ever seen him. His grip tightened slightly as if he was holding on to the last thread of his control.I turned slowly, meeting his eyes, those ice-cold eyes that had once terrified me. But now, they were filled with a storm I couldn’t understand. “I want peace,” I said, my voice steady despite the whirlwind inside. “I w
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“Lucien,” I whispered, my voice trembling as I stared at the figure who stood before us.Lucien’s eyes locked onto the stranger, his hands curling into fists at his sides. The air around us grew thick with tension, the shadows at the edges of the room creeping forward like tendrils of darkness.The figure before us was tall, but his frame was not one I recognized. His features were sharp and angular, yet there was something familiar in the coldness of his eyes. The moment he stepped into the dim light, a sickening realization spread across my chest like a burning brand.“Who are you?” Lucien’s voice was low and dangerous, his gaze flickering between me and the newcomer. “You’ve wasted enough of my time. Speak your name or leave.”“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, Lucien,” the man said, his voice smooth, almost mocking. “You’ve forgotten, haven’t you?”I felt a chill run down my spine. Lucien’s jaw tightened, and for the first time in our lives together, I saw a flash
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"You think you can defeat me? After all these years?" Lucien's voice rang out, the anger in his tone unmistakable. I stood frozen, caught in a world of revelations, secrets, and the raw power that pulsed in the air. Lucien faced his brother—his long-lost brother, someone thought to be dead for centuries.I wanted to run, but my feet felt like they were nailed to the ground. I watched as the two men, bound by blood and yet so different, stood face-to-face. The air between them crackled with energy, and the tension was palpable as if the very earth itself held its breath."You've always been the favored one, Lucien," his brother spat, his voice cold with years of resentment. "But now, it's my turn."I glanced between them, trying to make sense of the situation. The revelation of Lucien’s brother had come as a shock, shattering the fragile reality I had built for myself. He had been missing for so long, thought to be dead in an accident years ago. But now he was here—alive and seeking so
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"Lucien, we can’t keep running," I spoke softly, my voice barely more than a whisper in the wind that howled around us. The trees groaned under the weight of the storm as if the entire world was mourning the collapse of everything we once knew. The kingdom—the very land that had once been our home, our place of power—was now a wasteland, shattered and torn apart by the factions vying for control.Lucien's jaw tightened at my words. His gaze flickered across the fire before he looked at me, his eyes darker than I had ever seen them before. The Alpha I had once feared, the man whose cruelty had once held me captive, now seemed like a shadow of himself. His hands trembled slightly as he gripped the hilt of his sword, his every movement betraying his internal struggle.“I don’t have a choice, Cassia. There is no kingdom anymore. Only ashes.” His voice cracked, betraying the raw emotion he had tried so desperately to suppress. The weight of his transformation, of everything he had become,
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"Lucien," I whispered to myself as I walked deeper into the forest. The wind whistled through the trees, carrying the promise of something ancient and powerful. The witch's name had been passed down in hushed tones, the stories always carrying a warning: to seek her out was to risk everything. But I had no choice. I had seen what Lucien had become—the cold, distant man who could no longer escape the darkness within him. And I could not, would not, allow him to fall any deeper. If there was a way to save him, I would find it.The air grew heavy as I approached the heart of the forest. Every step felt like a test. The trees seemed to close in around me, casting shadows that danced in the fading light. I could feel the weight of centuries pressing against me. The witch's home, they said, was hidden from all but those who truly sought it.And I sought it.The clearing in front of me was eerily quiet. A small cottage, its roof sagging with age, sat at the center. Ivy clung to the walls lik
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THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 130: The Legacy of the Wolf Bride
The fire crackled softly in the hearth, its warm glow casting dancing shadows across the stone walls of the old hall. The room was filled with the scent of roasting meat and the sweet, earthy aroma of herbs hanging from the rafters. A group of children sat in a half-circle, their eager eyes fixed on the elderly storyteller who sat at the center, leaning forward with a smile.“And now,” the storyteller said, his voice low and filled with weight, “you have heard the beginning of the tale. But as with all stories, it must be passed down, for there are lessons to be learned, even in the hardest of truths.”The children’s faces were wide with wonder. They knew of the Wolf Bride—Cassia, the strong, beautiful woman who had once been the captive bride of Alpha Lucien. She was a legend, her name whispered in awe and respect throughout the kingdom. Her strength, her defiance, her love for her family—it had all made her a symbol of something greater than any one person. And Lucien, the god-king
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 129: A Future of Their Own Making
"You should rest," Lucien’s voice was low, carrying a soft edge I hadn’t heard in years. It was both familiar and strange, like the gentle rustle of leaves in the wind, soothing but filled with tension. His large hand rested on my stomach, a constant reminder of the life growing within me.I glanced up at him, eyes flicking over his broad frame and the way his expression softened when he looked at me. It was a stark contrast to the man I had once known. He was no longer the distant, cruel Alpha I had married, nor the tyrant he had once been. He had become something different—a man I was still learning to trust, but who had, against all odds, become my partner."Lucien," I murmured, turning slightly on the bed, trying to find a comfortable position. "I’m fine. I’ve been resting all day.""You’re carrying our child," he said with a slight smile, leaning over to kiss my forehead, lingering there for a moment longer than usual. "That’s no small thing."I smiled back at him, my hand restin
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 128: A Kingdom of Mortals
"Lucien, look at this." I held up the scroll, the seal broken and the message inside unclear to me, though I had a sinking feeling in my chest.He crossed the room swiftly, his large frame filling the space between us in seconds. His hand grazed mine, the touch lingering as though it held more weight than the parchment itself. Lucien had changed since the night we tore down the heart of our kingdom, and with it, he had become less of a tyrant and more of an equal."You look troubled," he murmured, his voice low and filled with a new, gentle strength.I swallowed hard, unfurling the scroll. "It's from the capital. They want an audience—"Before I could finish, he took the scroll from my hands, his eyes scanning it. His face hardened as he read, his jaw tightening."Lucien?" I stepped closer, my heart racing. The shift in his demeanor was enough to stir the unease in me."Look at this," he said, handing it back to me with a look that mirrored my own uncertainty.My eyes scanned the word
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 127: Breaking the Cycle
The echoes of destruction reverberated through the hollow chambers, but Lucien remained still, his hand trembling as it hovered above the blackened heart. The ancient pulsating darkness that had plagued our world, binding the lands in fear and suffering, awaited its end. The air was thick with tension, like a rope pulled taut between two worlds—the one we had known, and the one we would build."You know what this means, don't you?" Cassia’s voice cut through the chaos, steady and unwavering, despite the raw power that clung to the atmosphere. She stepped beside me, her fingers brushing against mine as if offering me the strength I needed to do what I had always feared."I do." My voice was barely a whisper, the weight of the moment heavy in my chest.We stood together before the heart—once a symbol of my cursed bloodline, a force that had shaped me, controlled me, and threatened everything I held dear. Now, in this final moment, I had the power to destroy it. To break the chains, to s
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 126: The Heart of Darkness
Lucien's grip tightened on the jagged stone as he stood before the ruins, his chest heaving with the weight of what lay ahead. The last remnants of Varyn's influence clung to the very earth beneath his feet, an ancient power that had corrupted everything it touched, including him. He knew what he had to do. Destroy the heart, and free both himself and Cassia from the curse that had haunted them for so long. But the cost was unimaginable.I turned to him, my heart pounding in my chest. I could feel the weight of the decision pressing down on him, the torment in his eyes. "Lucien," I whispered, my voice shaking. "Are you sure about this? Once it's done, you might never be able to use magic again."He turned to me, the haunted look in his eyes softening ever so slightly. "I’ve already lost so much, Cassia. But if it means setting you free, if it means ending this nightmare once and for all... I’ll do it. Even if it costs me everything."I shook my head, my chest tight with a mixture of f
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 125: A Love Unbroken
"Lucien, stop!" I grabbed his arm, tugging him back as he advanced into the ruins. The walls around us seemed to pulse, a faint shimmer of energy thrumming beneath our feet. The air felt thick, almost alive with a tension I could barely comprehend.He turned, his jaw clenched, eyes burning with an emotion I couldn’t place. "You want to stop? You want to run now, Cassia?""No." I shook my head, trying to steady my voice. "I don’t want to run, but I can’t let this illusion consume you. You’ve fought too long to let the past drag you back into the darkness. We have to trust each other, now more than ever."His eyes softened for a brief moment before they narrowed again, filled with uncertainty. "I thought I could control it. The void, the power, everything. But now... I don’t know what’s real anymore."I stepped closer, taking his hand in mine. His warmth was a comfort I didn’t want to lose. "This is real," I whispered, my heart pounding in my chest. "Our bond is real. We’ve survived the
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 124: The Final Test
I stood at the edge of the desolate ruins, the wind biting at my skin, carrying with it the whispers of forgotten souls. Lucien, at my side, seemed like a shadow, his presence always just a breath behind mine. His eyes were colder than the night air, but I could feel the tension in him—a battle he was fighting just as much as I was.“Are you sure this is the right place?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper.Lucien didn’t answer at first. He just kept walking, his boots crunching over the brittle remains of what used to be stone pathways. The ruins of Varyn’s stronghold were all that remained of a once-mighty empire, now nothing more than a decaying relic of power long lost. And yet, it was here that we hoped to sever our ties to the void. To remove the curse that had shaped both our lives, to erase the fate that seemed to hang over us like a specter.Lucien finally spoke, his voice low. “I never thought we’d be here. Not like this.”I met his gaze, a flash of understanding passing bet
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 123: The Phantom’s Warning
“Lucien,” I whispered, my voice barely above a tremor, the letter shaking between my hands. The wax seal, still warm with the recent press, bore a symbol I could never mistake. It was Varyn’s—his mark, the same mark I had seen burned into the old tomes and whispered in the shadows of the pack’s darkest corners.Lucien’s fingers grazed mine as he reached for the letter. His intense gaze softened, and for the first time in days, I saw something like unease flicker in his stormy eyes.“What does it say?” His voice was low, strained.I unfolded the letter slowly, the weight of it pressing against my chest. The words on the parchment were short and cryptic, and yet they carried the weight of a prophecy I had never hoped to hear again.“A god who walks as a man is still bound to fate.”I felt the cold air in the room grow heavy as if the walls themselves were closing in, drawn tight by the threat in those few words.Lucien’s jaw clenched, his fingers curling into fists at his sides. “Varyn,
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 122: A Throne Unchallenged
I never imagined that standing beside Lucien would feel so... heavy. The weight of his silence, the pressure of his thoughts, it all pressed against me like an invisible storm. But this time, it wasn't just the looming danger of his past decisions or his oppressive presence that worried me. It was his own struggle—Lucien, the once-immortal Alpha, now feeling the pull of his humanity."How do you feel?" I asked, the words slipping out before I could think them through. The question felt small compared to everything we had been through, but I couldn't help it. I wanted to know. His face remained stoic as ever, but there was a subtle tightness around his eyes, something that spoke volumes without a single word.He exhaled slowly, rubbing his temple. "I feel... weak," he admitted, his voice low and strained. "The power I once had is gone. And without it, I'm just a man. A man who has spent his life commanding others, and now..." He paused, glancing up at the throne that once felt so fitti
