All Chapters of The Alpha's Desire For His Abused Mate: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

_"Ace?" Meredith's father was the first to notice me. He had grown a lot older than my memories could recall. I towered above him, watching his hand move to pat me on the arm. Guilt, visible as day, etched like wrinkles on his face and I could tell he was holding back from engulfing me in a hug. He was an Alpha, after all; such emotions were unnecessary for us. "You grew up so well," his voice fought to not break, but his sight couldn't hide its blur. "It's great to see you again, Odysseus," I kept my expression neutral, refusing the emotions that threatened to reveal themselves.Unlike him, his wife couldn't hold her emotions. She had nothing to protect and within a second, she was flying down to hug me. It was a tight motherly embrace that I hadn't felt in a very long time. It made me think of Georgia. It was an almost unrecognizable touch, but I could feel a difference from every other hug I had received."Thank you for bringing her home. You have no idea how much this means

_"Did it work? How do you feel?" Henry poured out questions while standing beside me, looking ready to offer assistance in case the antidote turned out to be a failure. "Better," I responded and he breathed out in relief when I sat up effortlessly. "How is Meredith?""She's alive," Randolph answered. I studied him for a few seconds and I knew that Meredith was in safe hands. Randolph was going to protect her. "I'll go stay by her side," he took permission and left the room. "You don't plan on crying, do you?" I faced Henry, seeing all the emotions that he was locking up. It was one of the perks of being powerful, not showing petty weakness. He shook his head at once and faced away to comport himself."I'm sorry, I'm just really glad you're alive. It's so good to see you again," his words were soft and tugged at my heart. It was my first time seeing Henry act that way and also my first time feeling that way towards him. I missed him too. I couldn't tell him that but I couldn't d

-"You are the healer?"My breath hitched, but my gaze remained on her; her emerald green eyes glowed but revealed nothing. She didn't attempt to break the eye contact and that was when I realized that she had asked a question. I had thought she confirmed my identity already. It was hard, at this point, to decipher her expressions so I just kept my worries at bay. Does she have something against the healer? Or perhaps Ace's clan and she has figured that he was associated with the healer? Does she plan on getting rid of me over a grudge?Or worse, would she hand me over to Derek?I had no idea who she was. It was usually rare to find a witch among us, so I was certain that I had done nothing personally to offend her but I couldn't take any risk. "No, I am not the healer. I am just a traveler who lost her way and has walked around for days in this place that I know nothing about, not even its existence."Her brows furrowed and her lips moved into a lopsided grin that didn't go furthe

In less than an hour, I had forgotten all about Acantha's revelation involving Ace and was now chatting with her like I had known her all my life. Hearing her story triggered something in me and made me realize that not everyone who looked normal had a normal life. It made me feel a bit comfortable around it and kept my mind at ease like I could trust her.On the inside, she was a mess but she was living to fulfill her vows. Seeing her console me made me think she couldn't relate to my feelings; she was a witch, and until now, I hadn't thought they bore feelings, but she had passed through worse torture than me. What could be worse than watching your loved ones being murdered right in front of your eyes and not being able to help them? What could be worse than having to stay alive even though there was no one to live for? I felt that same way when I lost Natalie but I had found a will to live now. Ace. He was the only reason why I was willing to fight through every day. No matter ho

Slowly, Acantha faced me and her head gave a little shake as she nodded, befuddled. "I have been played."Afterward, she fell silent for a moment and stared into space, still looking shocked and confused. "Is something wrong?" I asked, "Is Ace okay?" I was now alert. Did she perhaps see something about Ace with her sorcery skills?"There is something you must know," she began, pain evident in her voice. She slowly released my hand and took a deep breath, avoiding my gaze. My curiosity piqued and my heart drummed against my chest in fear."Othniel Black was the Alpha who killed my eldest daughter, Camila. He was Alpha of the Ocean Howls Pack at that time and he was the one I had placed a curse on. I believe Ace is his son."I retreated, "what?""As at that time Ace hadn't been birthed yet, Kyra was still pregnant with him. I had cursed him in her womb without even meeting him," Acantha bitterly lamented.My jaw dropped, but for some seconds, I was speechless. Acantha was the one who