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The 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.âThis 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.â 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. âPerhaps, 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 didnât 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 dayâs 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 wouldnât 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 againâor 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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Tiara's POV They would never take my word over their belief that the pack was untouchable.Swallowing the lump in my throat, I turned and walked out, my legs feeling weak beneath me. At least, I was grateful for the fact that Luna Victoria had not insisted that I be thrown into the cell for simply showing my face at the pack house even after she had warned that I should never.As soon as I stepped into the hallway, the door shut behind me with a loud thud, as if locking me out completely. I wondered what Nina would say. Nina loved the pack too and didn't want to see harm come to the pack, but if no one was willing to hear me out when all I was doing was trying to save the pack, then she would advice me to give up trying to save the pack. She loved the pack but she also loved me too and she didn't want to see me hurt simply because of my love for the pack. As I walked back to carry out my duties for the day. The walk back to the shed felt longer than ever. The sun was higher now, s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-21The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 27
Tiara's POVThe shed was quiet again, but my mind was loud. No matter how much I tried to push away the memory, the image of the man at the door stayed with me.I sat on the bed of straw, pulling the thin blanket tighter around my shoulders. My body ached from the nightâs cold, but that wasnât what kept me awake. The man had been there. I hadnât imagined him. He had stood in the doorway, his large frame blocking the moonlight, watching me.And then he was gone.Mia, my wolf, had been alert the entire time. Now, she stirred in my mind, restless."Youâre not going to sleep, are you?" she asked."How can I?" I whispered back.Mia huffed. "He was real. You saw him, I saw him. But what was he?"That was the question I couldnât answer. He had looked human, but something about him felt⌠different. He hadnât been one of our warriors, and he didnât belong to any pack I knew. His scent had been unfamiliar, and his presence had sent chills through meânot just from fear, but from something else I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 28
Tiara's POVThe night air was colder than before. I sat in my shed, blanket wrapped tightly around me, trying to prepare myself for what I already knew would happen. I was waiting tonight. There was no point of being afraid. I needed to find out this one thing. I needed to have proof that my step mother would not be able to argue against. Now I was sure that if I had enough proof, my father would not dismiss me. He would have no choice but to hear me out.Something was out there again.Mia, my wolf, had been restless all evening. She could feel it too. But we were braced for whatever was coming."He's here."I swallowed hard, my hands clenching the thin fabric of the blanket I laid on. I should stay put. I should pretend I didnât feel anything and ignore the strange presence waiting beyond these wooden walls.But I couldnât.Not this time.The doubt, the questions, the warningsâI needed answers."Are you sure about this?" Mia asked."No," I admitted. "But I canât just hide anymore. A
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 29
Tiara's POVMorning arrived too soon.The moment I stirred, I felt the soreness in my body from another restless night on the hard ground. My limbs ached, my head was heavy, and my spirit felt just as bruised as my skin. But I didnât have the luxury to dwell on it.A sharp voice cut through the quiet."Get up!"I flinched and turned to see one of the pack workers standing at the entrance of the shed. Her arms were crossed, her expression hard."Luna Victoria has assigned you work for today," she announced, her tone leaving no room for argument. "You're expected to start immediately."I sat up, fighting the grogginess in my mind. The pack never let me rest, but today felt worse. I knew why."This is punishment," Mia muttered in my head. "Sheâs still angry that we tried to speak to Alpha Darius."I knew she was right. Luna Victoria wasnât going to let me off easily for stepping into the pack house. If she couldnât throw me in the dungeons, she would break me another way.I stood slowly,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 30
Tiara's POVThe morning air was cool, but I felt no relief from it. My mind was still stuck on last night.The man had returned. He had stood there, silent, watching me, before vanishing again.I didnât know what to think."He wants something," Mia murmured in my head. "Thatâs why he keeps coming back."I wasnât sure what it was. But I felt it too.Still, no one else had seen him. No one else seemed to know anything about these outsiders lurking around the packâs borders.If I spoke up again, would I be ignored?Or worseâpunished?I had no answers.But that morning, I didnât have time to dwell on it.I had work to do.A Familiar PresenceThe pack fields were already busy when I got there. Warriors trained on one side, their movements sharp and disciplined. Workers carried supplies, their hands full with tools and food. The day had begun without me.I grabbed a shovel and started working where I had left off yesterday. My body still ached from the previous dayâs labor, but I pushed thr
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The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 70
Tiaraâs 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 displayâdisdain, irritation, and something else she probably did not want to admit. Jealousy. I said nothing a
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 69
Tiaraâs 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 displayâdisdain, irritation, and something else she probably did not want to admit. Jealousy. I said nothing a
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 68
Tiaraâs 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 displayâdisdain, irritation, and something else she probably did not want to admit. Jealousy. I said nothing at first
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 67
Tiaraâs 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 displayâdisdain, 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
Tiaraâs 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 pleasantâPhoebe.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
Tiaraâs 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.âThey asked to see you both,â he said, standing near the large window of his office. His voice was steady, calm. âThey claim they want to make sure you are at peace.âI did not react immediately, letting the words settle.Nicholas watched me, his expression unreadable. âI told them they could.âA 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
Phoebeâs POV The journey to ForestHowl was exhausting and I clung to my mother all through the journey. I was weaker alone than I thought. It was different from MoonCrownâless refined, less structured. But there was a certain strength in it, a quiet but undeniable power. As the pack house came into view, I took a slow breath. It was large, though not in the same way as ours. MoonCrownâs pack house was elegant, built for nobility. This one was built for warriors. Strong, sturdy, and meant to last. The guards at the entrance were already expecting us. Their eyes held no curiosity, no hesitation. They were disciplined and well-trained, standing firm as we approached. One of them, a tall man with sharp features, stepped forward. âLuna Victoria. Phoebe. Alpha Nicholas is expecting you.â His tone was polite but distant. No warmth. No hint of welcome. My mother gave a small smile, her expression perfectly arranged to show humility. âThank you. We appreciate his hospitality.â The guard
The Alpha's Cursed Mate    Chapter 63
Phoebeâs 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
Phoebeâs POVI stormed into my motherâs 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 canât 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!"
