Chapter 38Sansa's Pov "This is none of your concern," I responded, my rage bubbling just beyond the surface.Bella's mocking demeanor perplexed me, and her abrupt change in attitude aggravated my annoyance even more. I couldn't figure out why she was provoking me or what she was hoping to gain from it.I taunted, "Oh, but it is my concern, I gave you an offer, and you declined. Perhaps you felt you were bright enough to figure out another way out, but your hubris appears to have blinded you to the most obvious solution. And now you're roaming around, hiding your annoyance to soothe your injured ego."Her comments stung me like a swarm of bees, and I tightened my hands to keep my emotions in check. "Shut up; you know nothing about me," she snapped, losing patience."That's right, you should keep quiet when you don't know anything!" I replied.Bella taunted me, "If you want to leave him, leave him; why hide?""Why would I tell you?" I respondedBella taunted, " Because I am asking, jus
Chapter 39 My hunger fled as I sat at the dinner table, surrounded by people who treated me with compassion and respect. Guilt gnawed at me for questioning their motives. I fought my thoughts and feelings in silence, attempting to maintain the appearance of contentment.The chilly night air toyed with my hair as I stood outside, wrapped in a large brown coat, under the moonlight. My panic attack was taking hold, making it difficult to breathe even on the broad grass. I tried to divert my attention away from the overwhelming emotions, but the heaviness in my chest remained.Amara approached me softly, sensing my pain. "Already missing Xavier?" she inquired softly.I suppressed a shaky chuckle, tired of pretending to like Xavier."Craving for your favorite person can drive you to the brink of madness," Amara said."I'm wondering if he's still as crazy about me as he used to be." Logan was in my thoughts.Amara put it nicely, "So why not? Love is the most powerful emotion in the world."
Chapter 40I went the incorrect way without thinking about the ramifications or the catastrophe that awaited me.I headed down the twisting path that would lead me to the doom I was fleeing.The outcomes of the court system are not always good. Not all of the justifications are meant to benefit you. In certain circumstances, unfairness protects you from losing what you have already.The large auditorium was deafeningly silent as our minds were muddled and entangled with countless thoughts.I was standing near the steps, and Hina, who was one step behind me, saw me as her safety, and she was my final hope of escaping. We each had a deal to keep and protect.I could see all the inquiries being asked by the many eyes. Their curiosity was stronger than their words. They didn't dare to inquire why I kept Hina here against the mountain's rules.I had no idea of the regulations, the Oak Pack customs, or the implications of siding with mountain people.I never accepted Xavier and never will, b
Chapter 41 With each step, I followed Amara, my desire to discover the cause for Xavier's forced marriage to me intensified.The law's towering presence, the Pronouncement of Wonder, tormented me as I sought any way out of its curse and the loss of Logan.As we approached the mansion's tranquil backyard, which was currently deserted, my heart hammered like hooves in a race to the finish line.The view is stunning, with a variety of bright flowers, antiques, and gorgeous fountains. The swimming pool added to the mansion's opulence, but there was an odd chill in the air. The thick walls that surrounded the backyard appeared to tell their own story."What a beautiful location, I've never seen anything like it before," I said as I took in the splendor around me."Xavier enjoys spending time here," Amara said.Amara's taut body language and introspective countenance caught my attention as I took in the sights. She was hesitant to share something with me."What's on your mind?" I was curiou
Chapter 42 The peaceful calm of the forest engulfed us, and the pleasant breeze brushed against my skin was complemented by the delicate rustling of the trees. As birds gently glided in the air, the cloudy sky above presented a gorgeous sight.In the middle of such natural beauty, my heart was heavy with frustration. I had carried the weight of my anguish for far too long, with no one to confide in during my darkest hours.But now, with Amara by my side, I felt a renewed feeling of trust and understanding. I felt obliged to open up about my past as she shared hers, to reveal the wounds that had formed me."My mother passed away shortly after giving birth to me," I continued, my voice gentle and vulnerable.Amara's eyes said a lot about her sympathy and genuine care for my misery."I grew up as the only female in the household, living with my grandfather and father. It was the most difficult time of my life, and I yearned for the presence of a mother, a comforting figure to guide me,"
Chapter 43 Sansa's Pov The weight of the truth crushed down upon me, leaving me feeling like a pawn in a game I never wanted to play. Sold to an Alpha, my parents had made a decision that would alter the course of my life forever. Betrayed and confused, I struggled to comprehend why they had made such a heart-wrenching choice.In the depths of my mind, questions echoed and collided, constructing a maze of uncertainty. I yearned to understand the motives behind my parents' actions, but the full truth remained elusive, like scattered puzzle pieces yet to be assembled.Refusing to accept the fate set by the Oak Pack's traditions, I stood firm against being controlled. The idea of being bound by any law or custom made my soul rebel. I was a free spirit, determined to break the chains that threatened to confine me.As I contemplated my next move, I realized Xavier's manipulative games had not kept me entirely in the dark. I had managed to uncover some hidden truths, but there were undoubt
Chapter 44The backyard exuded an enchanting aura as the fragrance of various flowers mingled in the air, painting the atmosphere with delightful scents. The sun bid farewell to the cloudy sky, casting a warm glow upon the surroundings.My mind was still reeling from the shocking revelation that I had been sold to an alpha. It was the most heart-wrenching part of the whole ordeal. Regardless of the reasons behind my parents' deal with Xavier, the fact remained that I had been sold like a possession, granting Xavier the legal right to claim me. The realization was a painful truth that I struggled to come to terms with.As a gentle breeze picked up, I halted and turned to face my genuine friend, Amara, who had been a constant source of support by my side."What if the child is a boy?" my curiosity compelled me to seek further knowledge.Amara seemed to sense my desperation and interest in the topic, hesitating slightly before responding. I could tell my curiosity had raised some reservat
Chapter 45 "Let's go!" Vera declared, her voice tinged with urgency."Where?" I inquired, intrigued by her sudden proposition."Don't you want to escape from here?" asked Vera, gauging my interest."Yes," I replied with hope, my heart leaping at the idea."Let me show you the way out," offered Vera, and her words felt like a blessing.Without hesitation, I took her outstretched hand, feeling a surge of relief as we embarked on our journey to my fate. Every step we took brought me closer to my ultimate goal, and I couldn't wait to reunite with Logan, my heart longing for him.I was determined to leave Xavier behind and never see him again in my life."Do you think Xavier will spare Logan once we're out of here?" Vera's unexpected question pierced through my joy.My steps faltered as if I had stumbled into a pit just ahead of me. I released her hand, and a heavy cloud of sadness darkened my thoughts. Fear crept into my heart, causing it to race."You're just one step away from achieving
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Chapter 105"You will," he said firmly, even though he always wanted me to give up.His constant efforts to break me were wearing me down, leaving me weak despite my best efforts to appear powerful in his company.As the sound of Elodie's approaching footsteps aroused Xavier, I remained in the cell with Vera. She was casting spells that rendered Felix and Marina asleep and concealed their activities from curious eyes."I think we can discuss now in peace," said Elodie, turning to face Xavier on her right, who was slightly to her left."I am right here on your left side," said Xavier to Elodie, when she was too far away to notice his direction. "How are you doing, Hina?" Or should I call you Vera?" mocked Elodie."I'm better than you, at least I don't swallow the innocent's soul," answered Vera defiantly.Soul? The word grabbed my interest, and I noticed Xavier staring at me quietly. Though he tried to hide it, his eyes were filled with despair and anxiety. However, I could see the exp
Chapter 104 The mood in the room was tense and charged with emotion. I stood outside, seeing Xavier in an unusually vulnerable state. His tears streamed freely, and my heart swung back and forth between pity and bitterness.As Elodie feverishly tried to save Levine, her magical chanting filled the air. Despite her efforts, the outcome was bleak. My father's lifeless body flashed before my eyes, and the agony of loss resurfaced, forcing me to relive that terrifying moment.Tears flowed down my cheeks, and I struggled to keep them under control. The sight of Xavier crying elicited contradictory emotions in me. I detested him for everything he had done to me, yet witnessing him suffer stirred my long-buried affection.Elodie's remarks pierced the gloomy air, foreshadowing Levine's waking. "He will wake up soon."When his brother was saved, Xavier remained still, as if stunned by the mental storm. "Well done; now it's your turn to accept your price," he said, a tear coming from his eye.
Chapter 103 Sansa's Pov As Adam approached me warily, I kept saying, "It's not my blood; Bella was attempting to do something stupid."Adam gently grasped my hand and grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket, his face filled with concern. "You need to take care of yourself first," he chastised quietly as he gently cleaned the blood off my forearm. It was then that I realized I'd harmed myself while battling Bella, but the blood wasn't mine."We all want you to be healthy, you're the most loved member of the pack," he said as he wrapped the handkerchief around my arm.I said, "Thank you for saving my life from a wild creature back in the bush," and I exhibited the treated wound wrapped in his handkerchief, "For that." "We should be thanking you," said Adam with a grin. "You came to our aid just in time. I doubt Xavier is appreciative since he was one second away from death.""What do you mean?" I inquired, perplexed."He was there when wild monsters leaped on him, just an inch away fr
Chapter 102What would happen if the other members of the pack discovered them? When Amara's husband passed away, she became free and could be with Jerry legally. Why then did they keep their relationship a secret? Was it unlawful or against the rules of their pack to form a connection with a pack member? Something seemed off, something strange was happening, and as I began to have several questions at once, I started to leave.I looked over the pack members who were cleaning the mansion, arranging new couches, tables, and chairs, and removing damaged furniture from the inside. Nobody was ever prepared for the destruction, and when killing wild creatures became impossible, we all lost hope in life. I was fortunate to kill a wild creature that wasn't immortal; if it had been, Levine and I would already be dead.Members of the pack were acting normally, but I could tell they were all still traumatized. Their eyes remained alert to spot any approaching wild creature.I came to a halt i
Chapter 101 Sansa's Pov Back to the mansionXavier's actions perplexed and upset me. The simple bowl of banana custard had become a symbol of his mistrust or sadistic pleasure in seeing me suffer. He left me alone with a bang of the door, my tears falling nonstop, suffocating me with grief.Escape from this psychopath's grasp appeared impossible. Every breath I took seemed like a weight, as the walls closed in on me, emotionally and physically strangling me.Though I could have chosen Xavier and extended my life, I opted to accept my fate and confront death. The more he tried to dominate me, the more determined I got to resist, no matter what the repercussions were.Logan, my wonderful lover, was the driving force behind my decision. I had made the ultimate sacrifice to save him, gladly giving up my life for his sake. I could only hope that he would understand and forgive me for carrying such a great load on my heart.Walking was difficult in my ecstasy; each step felt like a massive
Chapter 100Sansa's Pov My gaze switched from the dropped knife to my grandfather's face, his eyes filled with a sickening mix of fury and loathing. He despised both my mother and me, and now that my father was no longer protecting me, I had become his primary target.I pushed back against his hard grip on my collar as he grabbed for the knife that had dropped. As he took a few steps back, dragging me closer by the collar, his goal to harm me became evident.I dug my sharp teeth into his wrist, creating imprints that drew terrible screams from him, summoning all of my strength. My actions seemed to aggravate his rage, and he tried to push me away with force.I gasped for air as soon as he let go of my collar, but my relief was fleeting as he flung me into the wall, causing my head to smash into the surface and sending me sprawling to the ground.He rushed toward me, tears flowing down his cheeks, bent on swinging the knife. As I lay helpless and terrified on the floor, he regarded me
Chapter 99Sansa's Pov Shadows danced on the walls as I sat facing my stern grandfather, anxious to solve the mystery of my parents' remarkable love. The air was tense because I knew how he felt about anything non-human, especially my mother, a werewolf—the very kind he was famed for hunting."Lay me next to your mother when I close my eyes for the rest of my life, and I will rest in peace," my father's ultimate wish to be buried near the woman he loved, my mother, resonated in my thoughts.He recalled their fateful meeting in the bush, where he was hunting to protect the locals from wild animals. He discovered my mother there, injured and in werewolf form. He brought her home and cared for her wounds out of compassion for animals, unknowing of her true nature.When Grandfather Falkor was away, my father nursed her, and to his surprise, she evolved into a human in before of his eyes—a revelation that warmed his heart and spurred an ardent desire to learn more about her.Their bond gr
Chapter 98Sansa's Pov Back in timeAs the rain dropped gently from the twilight sky, each droplet carried the aroma of dust like teardrops, the atmosphere was heavy with sorrow. I was dressed solemnly in a black robe, clutching a half-moon-shaped pendant around my neck—a special present from my father, a keepsake I treasured. It was my habit to touch the pendant whenever I'm feeling down. My mother had given it to him on their wedding day, but fate had passed it on to me after she died shortly after I was born.I stood at my father's grave with my grandfather, Falkor Grant, under a weeping sky. I had hoped for sympathy from him, but his cold stare said it all, making me feel like a weight he refused to carry. The weight of his apathy destroyed my heart, leaving me feeling completely alone and abandoned.He was dressed in a black long coat and holding the umbrella that had previously protected me from the rain—the same umbrella that my father had used to protect me. He remained there