All Chapters of The Alpha's Burning Heart: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Raina's POVI could tell my words had hit home with Natasha because she absent-mindedly touched her neck, a reflexive gesture that betrayed her insecurity. "When two lovers fight, no one should get involved because the third party always becomes the enemy. Did it ever occur to you that my bond with Tristan still lingers and that we are still connected? Who is taking from whom, Natasha? If your father hadn't struck a deal with Tristan, would you even be his wife?" I asked, my voice dripping with challenge. She chuckled a bitter sound that echoed in the silent corridor. "Neither would you. A barren bitch could never be Luna. Unless Tristan wants the end of his bloodline. I am sure he knows the significance of his lineage. He wouldn't dare it," she spat, her eyes glinting with malice.I remained calm, undeterred by her harsh words. "I don't think he cares that I am barren, Natasha. That's what you should understand. Even with that, he still never touched you, not even for the sake of

Raina's POVTristan searched my eyes for comfort, his gaze filled with a desperate need for reassurance. I touched his face gently, letting him know I was there for him. He climbed onto the bed and urged me to lie down. Once I was settled, he rested his head on my chest, and I gently stroked his hair. He wrapped his arms around me, holding on tightly as if I were his lifeline."Anger is destructive, Blue-eyes. I ruined everything," he confessed, his voice heavy with regret. I wondered why he was speaking like this and what had happened to bring him to this point of vulnerability."What is the matter?" I asked softly, continuing to stroke his hair to soothe his pain. He was silent for a while, just breathing me in and kissing my skin gently, seeking solace in my presence."They didn't escape, Blue-eyes; they were kidnapped by the Enclave assassins," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. I froze, the weight of his words sinking in. I knew little about the Enclave, but I understood

Tristan's POVI couldn't believe that Raina remembered the words I had told her when I was fifteen. The years had hurt us both, but I was willing to mend things between us. The thought of reconnecting with her, of rebuilding what we had lost, gave me hope."Back to our discussion," I finally said, noticing how she tried to mask her eagerness. Raina always liked to be informed, and as her blue eyes widened with curiosity, I couldn't help but see the twelve-year-old Raina who always sought to learn and understand everything around her."The details of King Rufus's joint venture," I began, recalling the conversation with the King of Renhall. "He pleaded with me to export raw materials to keep stability and balance. He also promised they would invest in Iron Claw so we could develop our territories. It seemed like a good idea, something I couldn't immediately dismiss. So, instead of shutting it down, I told him I would think about it. And now I find out through your father that the kings

Tristan's POVCuriosity and a sense of foreboding tugged at me as I wondered what Alec and Natasha were arguing about."How could you, Natty? How could you be so wicked?" I heard Alec's voice, full of anger and frustration."Do you know what Tristan could do to you if he finds out?" he asked her, his tone urgent. I stayed hidden, avoiding stepping into the house so they wouldn't smell or sense my presence."Do you know what can happen to you, to us?" Alec continued. "He is vindictive, Natty. He is vindictive and hateful. Look at what he did to his mother.""It doesn't matter, Alec. He is mine. He is my husband. Why can't I just be happy for once? First, it was Dean and now Tristan. Raina can't always have it all. He hates her. You see it. You have seen how he has treated her. He just doesn't trust me. I need your help," Natasha said, her voice breaking with tears."Hates her? He fucking loves her, Natty. He was hurt, but I can see his pain has subsided. He has always loved her. They ar

Tristan’s POVNatasha realised I wouldn't allow her to digress and finally composed herself. She knelt down and crawled to me, a desperate attempt to gain my sympathy. I looked at her, fully guarded, unwilling to let my emotions be swayed by her theatrics."You might not believe me, but I love you, Tristan. I…" she started, her voice trembling with emotion. I sighed, impatient with her attempts to distract me."Who is the person you complained to, and what did you do to Raina?" I asked her directly, cutting through her excuses."Not me, Tristan. I didn't do anything to her," she insisted, tears streaming down her face."Then why did Alec accuse you?" I demanded, my voice hardening. She wiped away her tears, kneeling in front of me."Please, Tristan. I didn't want any of this to happen, but he's been threatening me lately, and I don't know what to do. Maybe I should have told you immediately, but I was desperate," she said, her words tumbling out in a rush. I sighed again, frustrated wi