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2025-02-14 21:00:24
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The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 18
Tiara’s POVI was making several trips to the kitchen and back. The kitchen was warm, filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and roasting meat. The clatter of pots and pans mixed with the murmured voices of the servants, all too busy with their tasks to pay attention to me. They didn't know the inner turmoil I was battling. They went about their day doing their duties. Unlike me, no one bullied them or tried to make them suffer for things they didn't have the power to control.I kept my head down as I picked up the tray of sliced fruit and honeyed nuts.I had already been here too many times, running back and forth to fetch whatever Phoebe and Luke demanded. My arms ached from carrying trays, and my feet were sore from walking across the long hallways of the royal pack house. But none of that mattered.What mattered was that I was doing what Phoebe asked me to. I was pleasing her and her suitor and that was what counted. Phoebe was doing this on purpose, of course. But today,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-16The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 19
Phoebe’s POVTiara stood there carrying a tray of freshly baked snacks. The moment I saw her, I felt a wave of anger rush through me. She was the last person I wanted to see right now.How much had she heard?Luke and I had been talking, and she chose this moment to walk in?I sat up straighter and glared at her. “Why are you here?” My voice was sharp, cutting through the room. “Why do you bring your stupid self here when I’m talking to my betrothed?”Tiara hesitated for a moment, gripping the tray tighter. “I’m sorry,” she said quietly. “I was only bringing the snacks.”I let out a bitter laugh. “Oh? That’s all?” I folded my arms. “Or did you come here to eavesdrop?”Her head lowered slightly, her face unreadable. “I didn’t hear anything,” she said.Liar.I wasn’t stupid. I knew she must have heard something.I exchanged a look with Luke, who was now watching Tiara with mild interest. He hadn’t said anything yet, but I could tell he was annoyed by the interruption.I waved my hand t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-17The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 20
Tiara's POVI went back to the kitchen because there was nowhere else I could be at the moment. I half hoped that Phoebe would stop fuming and call me back. I stood in the kitchen, gripping the wooden countertop. The heat from the stove filled the room, but I barely felt it. My thoughts were too loud.Nina stood nearby, stirring a pot, the soft bubbling of the stew filling the silence between us. The smell of herbs and fresh bread should have been comforting, but it wasn’t.“I told Luke,” I said, breaking the silence.Nina turned to me, frowning. “Told him what?”“That Nicholas doesn’t want Phoebe,” I said.Her hands stilled. She faced me fully, her expression unreadable. “You actually told him?”“Yes,” I said, pressing my palms against the counter. “I had to.”She placed the spoon down and crossed her arms. “Why? What motivated you to say that?”“Because Phoebe was lying,” I said, my voice firm. “She kept saying Nicholas wanted her, acting like he cared about her that way.”Nina rai
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 21
Tiara's POV I followed the omega through the long hallways of the pack house, my stomach twisting with unease. My footsteps were light, but inside, I felt heavy. I expected that I knew why I was being called. Phoebe had told Luna Victoria about what I said to Luke. Knowing and expecting to be punished helped me brace up for whatever was coming. Luna Victoria would hit me. Whether with a stick or with a ribbon or with anything else. The intention was always the same. To cause me pain and damage my delicate skin. When we reached the large double doors, the omega knocked softly.“Come in,” came Luna Victoria’s calm but firm voice.The doors opened, and I stepped inside. My eyes went straight to Luna Victoria, seated elegantly in a high-backed chair. She had a regal presence, her posture perfect, her expression unreadable.Next to her, Phoebe sat with her arms crossed, her face tight with anger. Her nails tapped against the armrest in irritation, her glare fixed on me.I lowered my gaz
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-19The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 22
Tiara's POVThe cold night air wrapped around me as I stood in front of the animal feed shed. The small wooden structure looked even worse up close. The walls were worn out, with cracks that let in the wind, and the roof had patches where the wood seemed weak. My hands shook as I reached for the rusty handle and pushed the door open.The inside smelled of hay and old grains. The only source of light came from the small window covered in dust, allowing only a faint glow from the moon outside. I stepped inside, dragging my small bundle of belongings with me. There was no bed, no furniture, just stacks of feed sacks and a pile of straw in the corner. I swallowed hard, feeling the weight of my punishment settle deep in my chest.Tears welled up in my eyes again, but I quickly wiped them away. Crying wouldn't change anything. This was my reality now. I took the thin blanket I had been allowed to bring and spread it over the straw. It wasn’t much, but it was the only thing between me and th
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-20The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 23
Tiara's POVThe shed was the coldest, most miserable place I had ever been forced to sleep. The thin blanket did little to shield me from the dampness that clung to the straw. Every movement sent an itch crawling over my skin, but I lacked the energy to brush it away. Lying curled in the darkness, I focused on the rhythmic breathing of my wolf within my mind, trying to convince myself that this suffering would not last forever.“This isn't the first or the worst punishment I've had to endure. It will end and I'll be fine. Luna Victoria might even be merciful enough to let me get back to the servants quarters when she sees that I've suffered enough.” These were my words to myself as I laid in the darkness. I had earlier decided that crying was futile and there was no point to cry while I was there. All I needed to do was make plans. “Perhaps, if I'm allowed into the pack house and I get to beg Phoebe, she would speak to her mother to lessen the punishment by letting me stay in the se
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-20The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 24
Tiara's POV Morning came finally and at the first crack of dawn, I was up. I didn’t have time to hesitate. If I wanted my father to hear me out, I needed to act now. Morning was the best chance I had before the day’s duties took over, before the pack became too busy to notice me.I brushed off the bits of straw clinging to my dress and straightened my back, trying to look composed even though my mind was racing. If I looked lost or hesitant, someone would stop me before I even reached the entrance.As I approached the pack house, my heart pounded so loudly I feared the guards might hear it. The towering structure loomed ahead, its stone walls reflecting the morning sun. I used to live here once, used to walk these halls freely while Alpha Nicholas was here, but now I was no better than an outsider.I kept my gaze forward, willing myself to move with confidence. If I acted like I belonged, maybe they wouldn’t question me.But the moment I was within a few steps of the entrance, one of
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-20The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 25
Tiara's POVNina's plan didn't work. Just like when I'd first tried to get into the pack house, I wasn't given an audience. They thought Nina and I were going mad and we were sent away from their presence. I had to convince Nina that I'll find a way out on my own. She only needed to get back to work and I'll take care of everything else. She eventually did, but it was with reluctance that she did. The pack house stood tall before me, the place I once called home but now seemed like a fortress I had no right to enter. I knew this was risky. If they caught me this time before I could speak, I would be thrown out again—or worse. But I had no choice.Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward, trying to blend in with the servants carrying out their morning tasks. My hands trembled slightly, but I clenched them into fists. I had to appear confident, or they would stop me before I even got inside. I hoped this trick would work this time since I was using another entrance.The guards stood at
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The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 70
Tiara’s POV I was still getting myself familiar with the ForestHowl pack house. It was my new home and I didn't want to leave things to chance. Once, Nina and I had had our walk around the pack house and had discovered an old mine within the pack house. There was a small door that led directly to the abandoned mine. We didn't do anything about this knowledge. We were simply satisfied that we knew this. There was a lot more to learn and the presence of Phoebe and my step mother didn't stop my evening tours around the pack house. I walked down the hall, looking at both sides of the far walls as I went. And then suddenly, I came to a sudden halt. Phoebe stood in the middle of the hall, arms crossed, blocking my way. Unlike earlier, there was no fake kindness in her expression. She did not bother with polite smiles or forced sweetness. Her true feelings were on full display—disdain, irritation, and something else she probably did not want to admit. Jealousy. I said nothing a
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 69
Tiara’s POV I was still getting myself familiar with the ForestHowl pack house. It was my new home and I didn't want to leave things to chance. Once, Nina and I had had our walk around the pack house and had discovered an old mine within the pack house. There was a small door that led directly to the abandoned mine. We didn't do anything about this knowledge. We were simply satisfied that we knew this. There was a lot more to learn and the presence of Phoebe and my step mother didn't stop my evening tours around the pack house. I walked down the hall, looking at both sides of the far walls as I went. And then suddenly, I came to a sudden halt. Phoebe stood in the middle of the hall, arms crossed, blocking my way. Unlike earlier, there was no fake kindness in her expression. She did not bother with polite smiles or forced sweetness. Her true feelings were on full display—disdain, irritation, and something else she probably did not want to admit. Jealousy. I said nothing a
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 68
Tiara’s POV I was still getting myself familiar with the ForestHowl pack house. It was my new home and I didn't want to leave things to chance. Once, Nina and I had had our walk around the pack house and had discovered an old mine within the pack house. There was a small door that led directly to the abandoned mine. We didn't do anything about this knowledge. We were simply satisfied that we knew this. There was a lot more to learn and the presence of Phoebe and my step mother didn't stop my evening tours around the pack house. I walked down the hall, looking at both sides of the far walls as I went. And then suddenly, I came to a sudden halt. Phoebe stood in the middle of the hall, arms crossed, blocking my way. Unlike earlier, there was no fake kindness in her expression. She did not bother with polite smiles or forced sweetness. Her true feelings were on full display—disdain, irritation, and something else she probably did not want to admit. Jealousy. I said nothing at first
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 67
Tiara’s POVI was still getting myself familiar with the ForestHowl pack house. It was my new home and I didn't want to leave things to chance. Once, Nina and I had had our walk around the pack house and had discovered an old mine within the pack house. There was a small door that led directly to the abandoned mine.We didn't do anything about this knowledge. We were simply satisfied that we knew this. There was a lot more to learn and the presence of Phoebe and my step mother didn't stop my evening tours around the pack house.I walked down the hall, looking at both sides of the far walls as I went. And then suddenly, I came to a sudden halt.Phoebe stood in the middle of the hall, arms crossed, blocking my way.Unlike earlier, there was no fake kindness in her expression. She did not bother with polite smiles or forced sweetness. Her true feelings were on full display—disdain, irritation, and something else she probably did not want to admit.Jealousy.I said nothing at first, simpl
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 66
Tiara’s POVNina and I had not talked about Luna Victoria and Phoebe again after she'd left us. She didn't ask me what they'd talked about after she left. Knowing Nina, she had probably guessed correctly on what they'd talked about.The pack was at peace, yet, despite the peaceful surroundings, my attention was drawn to something far less pleasant—Phoebe.She had spent the entire morning lingering near Nicholas, her presence as persistent as a mosquito that refused to be swatted away.Everywhere he went, she was there.She followed him through the training grounds, standing just outside the sparring ring as he observed his warriors. She loitered near the pack house, pretending to admire the grand structure while stealing glances at him. During meals, she made sure to sit as close as possible, her voice sugary sweet as she tried to pull him into conversation.It was obvious what she was doing.She was trying to win him over.She laughed at things that were barely amusing, her voice lig
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 65
Tiara’s POVPhoebe and Luna Victoria were in ForestHowl as unexpected guests.I had not seen them yet, but I knew they were here. Their presence was not something that could go unnoticed. Even without meeting them, I could already feel their intentions.They had come with smiles, with carefully chosen words, but I knew the truth.They wanted to see me. And they wanted to see Nina.When Nicholas called for me that morning, I had already expected it.“They asked to see you both,” he said, standing near the large window of his office. His voice was steady, calm. “They claim they want to make sure you are at peace.”I did not react immediately, letting the words settle.Nicholas watched me, his expression unreadable. “I told them they could.”A part of me wanted to scoff at their sudden concern. I had lived in MoonCrown for years. Not once had they ever looked at me with kindness. Now, after all that had happened, they wanted to check on me?But I did not let my emotions show.Nicholas le
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 64
Phoebe’s POV I walked beside my mother through the quiet hallways of the pack house, my steps light against the polished wooden floors. The air carried the scent of burning wood and freshly brewed tea, but I barely noticed. My thoughts were elsewhere, focused entirely on what lay ahead. Everything depended on this meeting. If we failed to convince my father, Alpha Darius, all our efforts would be for nothing. Our plans would crumble before they could even begin. We had rehearsed our words repeatedly, ensuring that we sounded as genuine as possible. If there was even a hint of dishonesty, Alpha Darius would catch it. He was sharp, and he was not easily deceived. But then, I trusted my mother. Over the years, I'd seen how she easily manipulated him. Sometimes it was glaring that she was manipulating him, but he would let her have her way. I'd always loved that my mother was constantly on the winning end. There was nothing she ever asked of him that he didn't do for her, or simply gi
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 63
Phoebe’s POVI walked beside my mother through the quiet hallways of the pack house, my steps light against the polished wooden floors. The air carried the scent of burning wood and freshly brewed tea, but I barely noticed. My thoughts were elsewhere, focused entirely on what lay ahead.Everything depended on this meeting. If we failed to convince my father, Alpha Darius, all our efforts would be for nothing. Our plans would crumble before they could even begin. We had rehearsed our words repeatedly, ensuring that we sounded as genuine as possible. If there was even a hint of dishonesty, Alpha Darius would catch it. He was sharp, and he was not easily deceived. But then, I trusted my mother. Over the years, I'd seen how she easily manipulated him. Sometimes it was glaring that she was manipulating him, but he would let her have her way. I'd always loved that my mother was constantly on the winning end. There was nothing she ever asked of him that he didn't do for her, or simply give
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 62
Phoebe’s POVI stormed into my mother’s room, barely holding back my frustration. My chest felt tight with anger, and I could feel my nails digging into my palms as I clenched my fists. The very thought of Alpha Nicholas taking Nina away made my blood boil, bud I was living that reality. She had been whisked off to go and be with Tiara in their new paradise and I couldn't think of anything more disgusting and annoying. I had worked too hard, endured too much, only to watch things slip from my control. More than ever, it seemed my mother was doing nothing to change how things had suddenly gone. My mother sat in her chair near the window, dressed in her usual elegant robes, her expression unreadable. She was always calm these days, always composed, but I knew she was just as furious as I was. She hated losing and this was our loss. "I can’t believe this!" I blurted, pacing the room. "How could he take Nina? How could father, of the MoonCrown pack allow it? She belongs in MoonCrown!"
