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The Curse Within Chapter 31
ALARIC'S POVThe morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft golden glow across the room. I watched Sofia stir beside me, her breathing even, her features calm for the first time since this chaos began. She looked fragile, yet there was an undeniable strength in her, a quiet resilience that stirred something primal within me. My mate. The word still sent ripples of emotion through me—protectiveness, desire, and something deeper I wasn’t ready to name.Last night had been unexpected. Sofia had given herself to me, not just physically but emotionally, as if surrendering her walls piece by piece. But as much as it felt like progress, I knew her fear of returning to the pack house lingered like a dark cloud. Her guilt over what happened with Thorne’s son weighed heavily on her, and no matter how many times I assured her it wasn’t her fault, I could see the doubt in her eyes.I rose quietly, careful not to wake her, and made my way to the window. The forest stretched end
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Sofia's POVThe walls of the pack house loomed high around me, suffocating in their grandeur. I had always thought I’d loved old architecture, but now I felt like the building itself was judging me. Its age and strength mirrored the people inside—a pack tied together by centuries of loyalty, tradition, and unwavering belief in their Alpha. I didn’t belong here.Every hallway seemed to stretch longer than the last, lined with ornate wooden carvings and tapestries depicting wolves in various stages of shifting, hunting, or standing beneath full moons. They felt like stories of a world I was supposed to be part of now, yet I didn’t understand.Alaric walked ahead of me, speaking with Braylon in hushed tones. His broad shoulders radiated confidence and command, and I found myself envying how effortlessly he carried the weight of so many expectations. Even though the tension in the air was thick, he moved like a storm—a force of nature, unstoppable.Braylon glanced back at me, his dark eye
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ALARIC'S POVThe morning broke quietly, the kind of stillness that almost felt deceptive. The pack house always held a hum of activity, but today, it was muted, the tension so thick it clung to the walls like fog. I stood at the window of the east wing, watching the forest come alive under the pale light, trying to clear my thoughts. Sofia was still asleep behind me, her breathing soft and steady.Last night had been a test for both of us. For her, it had been the start of a battle I knew she wasn’t ready for, and for me, it was a reminder of just how fragile the balance of this pack was. Bringing Sofia here wasn’t just a declaration of love; it was a challenge to every rule, every unspoken law that had governed my people for generations.I heard her stir, a faint rustle of fabric as she turned in bed. I didn’t move, giving her a moment to wake fully. When she finally spoke, her voice was quiet, hesitant.“Did you sleep?”“Some,” I lied, turning to face her. She sat up, her hair a wi
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SOFIA'S POVThe forest stretched endlessly before us, a mix of tall trees and dense shadows, the kind of wilderness that had always felt like home and a threat all at once. The air was crisp, the faint scent of pine and earth grounding me as I leaned against a moss-covered tree, trying to catch my breath.Alaric stood a few feet away, his sharp gaze scanning the treetops. Even now, with the tension in the pack house lingering between us, he exuded confidence, strength. I envied it. Where he looked sure of every step he took, I felt like I was teetering on the edge of collapse.The meeting in the council chamber had left me raw, my nerves stretched thin from the judgmental stares and veiled comments. It wasn’t just that they didn’t accept me—it was that they didn’t want to. I wasn’t blind to the way they looked at me, as though I was an unwelcome guest in a place I didn’t deserve to be.Alaric turned, his golden eyes locking onto mine. “Are you okay?”I nodded quickly, though the answe
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Alaric's POVThe forest was quieter than usual when I stepped outside. The chill in the air was sharp, the kind that cut through even the thickest fur, but it wasn’t the cold that unsettled me. It was the absence of sound—no rustling leaves, no distant howls. Just silence.Sofia and Lyra had been gone for nearly an hour now, and though I trusted Lyra with my life, an itch of unease crawled beneath my skin.“Alpha.”I turned to see Braylon approaching from the edge of the training grounds. His stance was rigid, his expression tense, a clear sign that whatever he had to say wasn’t good news.“What is it?” I asked, my voice steady despite the growing apprehension.“We found signs of movement near the eastern border,” Braylon said. “Fresh tracks, larger group than usual. Rogues, most likely.”I clenched my jaw. The rogues had been testing our defenses for weeks now, their attacks becoming more organized, more brazen. It was no coincidence.“And Thorne?”Braylon hesitated. “Still no sign o
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Sofia’s POVThe forest felt different this time. The air was heavier, the shadows deeper, and even though Lyra was beside me, the unease from Alaric’s words lingered in my chest like a stone. Rogues. Thorne. The pack’s distrust. It all pressed down on me, a weight I couldn’t seem to shake.We walked side by side in silence, the distant sound of the stream fading behind us as we made our way back to the pack house. Lyra’s steady presence was a comfort, but my mind raced with every step, replaying Alaric’s warning.Rogues near the border. Thorne still unaccounted for. The implications churned in my gut, a sickening mixture of fear and guilt. I had been trying so hard to prove that I belonged here, but how could I, when my very presence seemed to invite danger?“Sofia,” Lyra said softly, breaking the silence.I glanced at her, surprised by the gentleness in her tone. Lyra wasn’t exactly known for soft touches.“You’re doing well,” she said, her golden-brown eyes fixed ahead.The words c
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Alaric’s POVI could feel the weight of Sofia’s words pressing down on me, even after I closed the door behind me. The worry in her eyes, the tremor in her voice, it all told me what she couldn’t quite say. She was scared. And that fear—whether it was of Thorne, the rogues, or the pack itself—was something I couldn’t protect her from, not fully.As I walked down the hall toward Braylon’s quarters, the ever-present tension in the pack house gnawed at me. The pack was on edge, the strain between the members palpable, and it wasn’t just because of Sofia. Thorne’s disappearance, the rogue threat on the horizon, and my leadership—it was all falling apart, piece by piece.I had always believed that a pack thrived on unity, on loyalty, but it felt like everything we had worked for was crumbling. Sofia’s presence in the pack was only one part of it, though. The bigger problem was Thorne, his sudden departure, and the fact that no one knew where he had gone or what he was planning. I couldn’t
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SOFIA'S POVThe evening air was thick with tension, the kind of weight that pressed down on everything, making it hard to breathe. I stood by the edge of the forest, staring out into the twilight, where the trees seemed to fade into shadows, their outlines barely visible. The full moon hung above, casting an ethereal glow over the landscape, but even its light couldn’t ease the anxiety knotting in my stomach. I couldn’t shake the sense that something was coming, something that would push me past everything I feared and tested my resolve in ways I couldn’t predict."Everything okay, Sofia?"The voice startled me, pulling me from my thoughts. Lyra emerged from the shadows, her presence as quiet as always but no less powerful. She had a way of appearing when I least expected it, like she always knew when I needed someone to talk to, even when I didn’t know it myself.I gave her a tight smile, though it didn’t reach my eyes. "Just thinking.""About the same things you always think about,
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The Curse Within Epilogue
Three Years Later.The sun was low in the sky, casting a warm, golden glow over the lush green fields surrounding the pack's new home. The once-barren land now flourished, the earth rich with life, much like the bond between Alaric and Sofia. The house, built with stone and wood, sat at the edge of the forest, just far enough to feel the wildness but close enough to the pack’s heart. It was a symbol of their triumph, of their new beginning, and their unwavering strength as leaders.Sofia sat on the porch, a soft breeze ruffling her hair, as she watched her two pups playing in the yard. Sifa, the older of the two, bounded around with the energy of a small wolf, his dark eyes gleaming with mischief. His fur, a deep, rich brown, gleamed under the sunlight, much like Alaric’s. Sara, a one-year-old bundle of joy, followed her brother’s every move, her golden curls bouncing as she tried to mimic his every action, though she was still finding her feet. Her laughter filled the air, a sound so
The Curse Within Chapter 105
The day after the battle dawned clear and bright, the air cool but filled with the promise of a new beginning. The landscape before them, once marred by the carnage of war, now seemed to pulse with life, as if nature itself was rejoicing in the peace that had settled, albeit temporarily. The ground was still littered with the remnants of war—broken weapons, the bodies of fallen warriors—but in their midst stood something more powerful, something that couldn’t be erased: hope.Alaric and Sofia stood together, shoulder to shoulder, on the rise above the battlefield, watching as their people began to gather. Their pack, their family, was rebuilding, and a sense of unity hummed in the air. The battle was over, but the war was not the end. It was only the beginning of something bigger, something they had only begun to understand.Alaric's grip tightened on the hilt of his sword, the weight of it a constant reminder of the burden he carried. His eyes, those intense blue eyes that had seen s
The Curse Within Chapter 104
The once chaotic battlefield now lay in eerie silence. The sounds of growling, snarling, and clashing claws had faded, leaving only the sounds of heavy breaths and the occasional cry of the wounded. The scent of blood still hung thick in the air, mingling with the dust and smoke rising from the fire-lit remains of the battle. It was over. Thorne was dead, but the cost had been high.Alaric stood amidst the wreckage, his eyes scanning the field. His fur was matted with blood, some of it his own, some of it from the warriors who had fought against him. He had been at the center of the storm, leading his pack through the carnage, and now, with Thorne’s death, a semblance of peace had returned—at least for the moment.But peace was an illusion.As his eyes flickered over the fallen bodies of Thorne’s warriors, some who had fought fiercely, others who had simply been swept along in the madness of their leader’s ambition, Alaric couldn’t shake the weight of the future pressing down on him.
The Curse Within Chapter 103
ALARIC'S POVThe battlefield had become a blur of motion and chaos. The scent of blood, sweat, and fear clung to the air, mixing with the sharp tang of adrenaline. Warriors fought in wolf form, their bodies flashing in the dim light, their howls and growls reverberating through the chaos. The air was thick with tension, the earth shaking beneath the ferocity of their battle.Alaric’s heart pounded as he moved through the battlefield, each step purposeful and calculated. His silver fur gleamed, an unspoken symbol of his power and dominance as the Eclipse Wolf. His eyes, sharp and focused, scanned the horizon, knowing the final showdown was approaching.In the distance, he saw him—Thorne. The leader of the enemy forces. His once-proud form was bloodied and battered, his fur matted and torn from the ongoing conflict, yet his eyes burned with the same fire of madness that had driven him to this point. Thorne had lost control over his army, and now, in the final moments of the battle, he s
The Curse Within Chapter 102
The battle was chaos, a flurry of fur and fangs as warriors collided in wolf form, each one fighting with a ferocity born of survival and loyalty. The ground trembled beneath the thunder of paws, and the air was thick with the scent of blood, sweat, and fear. But amidst it all, Sofia's heart beat with a steady rhythm, her instincts sharp, her senses heightened as she fought beside Alaric.Her fur was dark, shimmering under the light of the moon as she darted through the battlefield, her mind focused on the task at hand—breaking through Thorne's ranks. Every time she pushed her claws into the earth, a surge of power rippled through her, her connection to her wolf form deepening as her strength grew.She caught a glimpse of Alaric ahead, his silver fur flashing as he tore through Thorne's forces. His eyes were focused, his movements calculated, a deadly force in their own right. The Eclipse Wolf had fully emerged within him, and with every strike, Alaric's dominance over the battlefield
The Curse Within Chapter 101
Alaric’s POVThe air was thick with tension, a heavy, oppressive atmosphere that settled over the battlefield like a storm before the rain. I stood at the forefront of my forces, eyes scanning the horizon, searching for any sign of movement. My warriors were ready, their weapons sharp, their expressions determined, but the waiting was always the hardest part. It was a necessary evil, the calm before the chaos.Sofia stood beside me, her gaze equally sharp, though there was an unreadable depth in her eyes. She wasn’t just a warrior anymore. She had embraced something darker, something more powerful. Her dream abilities, her growing control over the shadows, had shifted the tides in our favor, but now, with the battle at hand, we would need to rely on more than just influence from afar."You’re ready," I said, my voice low, though my words were an attempt to reassure both of us. Sofia met my gaze, a slight nod confirming my words, though I could see the flicker of uncertainty behind her
The Curse Within Chapter 100
Sofia's POVThe night before the battle felt heavier than the previous days combined. The weight of everything—our entire future, the future of the pack, and all those who had fought by our side—hung in the air like a thick, oppressive fog. It was a moment of quiet before the storm, but in that silence, I could hear my heart pounding in my chest, the steady rhythm of nerves and determination. Tomorrow would change everything, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready for it.I stood outside the camp, away from the hustle of preparations, allowing myself a few moments of solitude. The night was cold, but the chill didn’t bother me. I was too caught up in the whirlwind of thoughts, doubts, and the growing unease that was gnawing at me. It was the feeling of knowing something was coming, something I couldn’t control, and the fear that I might not be able to handle it when it did.I could sense Alaric before I even heard his footsteps. The air shifted, and there was a presence at my side. He wasn’
The Curse Within Chapter 99
Sofia’s POVThe night felt heavy, oppressive, as if the very air around us was thickening, suffocating. The calm before the storm, I thought, though it didn’t feel like calm at all. I had been walking around the camp for hours, unable to settle my mind. Too much had happened in too little time, and now everything seemed poised on the edge of breaking.Thorne was becoming more erratic by the day. His decisions were rash, his temper volatile. But it wasn’t just him—it was his army, too. I could feel the tremors of doubt creeping through their ranks, a quiet undercurrent that threatened to pull everything apart. His warriors were beginning to question, to falter. The cracks were widening, and I knew it wouldn’t take much to shatter everything.I felt Alaric before I saw him. His presence was like a weight in the air, grounding, comforting. He had become my anchor in this chaos, the one constant I could rely on, even when everything else seemed to be slipping through my fingers. His foots
The Curse Within Chapter 98
Sofia's POVThe cold wind whipped across the plains, biting at my skin as I stood near the edge of the camp. The feeling of unease hadn’t left me for days, but tonight it felt heavier, more palpable. There was something about the stillness in the air, the way the sky seemed to stretch on forever without a single cloud to break the vast emptiness, that made it feel like we were on the cusp of something monumental. We were about to change everything, and yet, in my heart, I couldn’t shake the feeling that we were teetering on the edge of disaster.I couldn’t help but glance toward the horizon, where the faintest glow of the setting sun reflected off the distant mountains. It was hard to reconcile the peaceful beauty of the scene with the violence we were about to face. I had always known that this day would come, that the battle against Thorne and his army would be inevitable, but it didn’t make the reality of it any easier to accept. In the past few days, I had pushed my fear aside, fo
