All Chapters of The Alpha's Burning Heart: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

Raina's POVMorning came, and I woke up in an empty bed. The pale light of dawn filtered through the curtains, casting soft, golden hues across the room. The bed was cold beside me, and the sheets were neatly folded, as Tristan had likely left hours before. I was used to it, and I wasn't mad. Tristan had responsibilities that required him to wake early and resume his work, and I understood the demands placed upon him. The Alpha's role was never an easy one, and Tristan bore it with unwavering strength and dedication.I stretched languidly, feeling the tightness in my muscles ease. The scent of the pine forest outside mingled with the lingering traces of Tristan's cologne on the sheets, a comforting reminder of his presence. I took a deep breath and swung my legs out of bed, my feet touching the cool wooden floor. After a quick shower, the hot water invigorating me, I dressed in comfortable clothes—jeans and a soft sweater, perfect for the cool morning. My stomach growled, reminding me

Raina's POVI returned to the room, as Tristan had ordered, but he didn't come; two hours later, Alisa came to get me. They had returned from shopping, and she wanted to go hunting with me. Honestly, I was bored. I tried linking him. The need to find his mother and brother was pressing. I wasn't expecting him to be around when he should be out there looking for them. Knowing what he knew now, I knew he would be driven to save them. I guess sorting out Nighthowlers in the shelters would have to wait. I slipped into something comfortable, and we headed towards the old mill that linked to the nearby forest to hunt. It had been long since I hunted. I often did it with Peter while I was married to Dean. It helped me take my mind off a lot of pain I was going through. Back then, I was empty and lonely. It was a miracle that I survived. Then Tristan came and turned my entire life upside down. My guilt was also a heavy burden. It made me believe I deserved the pain. Getting out of that he

Raina's POVWe charged through the woods, Alisia and I running for our dear lives. We didn't know these men, their strength, or their resources. We didn't even know what they were guarding and if it was any of our business. We were truly fucked. Tristan wasn't home, and I didn't trust Alec to turn up.I was worried for Alisia, my baby, and myself. How could I have been so stupid? Suddenly, I wished I had listened to Alec, but it was too late. My only hope was that we would outrun them and get into Stormhowl. We were fair game in the woods but not in an opening. I knew that once we got to our settlement, the bastards were bound to turn back. But the question was, would we get there? Would we get to the settlement before they caught up with us?We continued to run until suddenly Alisia fell, and I knew we would have to fight. The moment she got up, a wolf leapt at her, and I knew a shift and fight were required.I shifted immediately while Alisia tried to shift and fight off her attac

Raina's POV"Come on," Alec linked us, and I stood behind defiantly. I was in no position to do so, judging by the amount of injuries I had sustained, but it was important. I couldn't have gone through all this for nothing."What is the matter with you, Raina? Do you have a death wish? "Alec linked me."No Alec…" I linked back, and he was pissed off."If you had died in there, what do you think would happen to me? Tristan would have killed me and my entire family. You know how he is. Please go back to the settlement so you can receive proper care. Hopefully, you have not been poisoned," He linked me back, and I knew he was genuinely concerned."No poison involved," Alisia linked him but included me in the link. I guess he was linking all of us at once. He wanted to have witnesses. "They were lurking in the old mill, and then we traced them to Greyhound border. They were guarding a cottage. I think there is something significant there. If not, they wouldn't have attacked and tried to s

Tristan's POV"We forget that we are at a disadvantage," Braxon said, and I suspected he was also the killjoy among the alphas. However, every group needs a pessimist with lower expectations so they can be prepared."And what is that?" I asked, eager to listen to what the pessimist had to say."We do not have the force to push back, and if you have ever heard of the Enclave, you would know they have assains in their employ. Dangerous, ruthless people. They were the ones that helped overthrow your father," He said, and that was my cue to speak."Indeed, they have that, but we need to understand that they wouldn't have been successful had Darius not volunteered to move against my father because of the promise of being king," I said, and Braxon laughed."He needed you alive to achieve that," he said, and it was clear he knew the issue of the Knights. If that was the case, it meant he wasn't an enemy after all, but I kept it to myself."They wouldn't have been able to attack my settlement