All Chapters of SOLD TO THE BARBARIAN ALPHA: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“Up, curse-bringer!" A fist struck Ara’s cheek. Her throat burned—days without water. The maid, the face twisted with hate, loomed over her. "I know you hear me!" the maid barked. "On your feet, now!" Ara’s limbs shook. She forced herself upright, fearing another blow. The room was strange She stood up and observed her surroundings This wasn't the place she used to stay. It was dirty and smelled horrible. "W-where…?" she rasped. The maid sneered. "Don't bother trying to figure out where you are. this now your room. So behave.Your time as a pampered whore is done. This is your hole now. Work, or starve." "Work?" Ara’s mind spun. Memories flickered. The last thing she remembered was, a female Alpha dragging her through the street. The maid spat. "Ai, Goddess of the moon, why must I suffer your stench?" She sighed and turned to leave. But Ara stoped her and asked if she could get any water. The maid refused to her, asking her to work for it. "Water… please," Ara begged. "E

"Are you well, young lady?" A young man asked, voice gentle, eyes wide at Ara’s beauty.His words halted in his throat. Never had he seen such a beautiful woman.Aside from his dear sister, no woman held beauty in his eyes. But now, that belief was broken.Excitement surged in him, and he smiled, still holding Ara.But he was not the only one struck. Ara, too, stared—not for his looks, but for the fact that he still held her though she stood well."You may let go," she spoke, soft and smiling."Aye, forgive me, I-I…" he stammered, words failing him.Then his eyes roamed over Ara, taking in her form. She was beautiful beyond words.And her hair—red as fire—made his heart race."Is that your true hair?""Huh?""Forgive me, I should not ask," he muttered, hand to the back of his head in shame.Ara laughed, light and soft. "No need to beg pardon. You are not the first, nor the last, to wonder. And aye, it is mine.""Aye, it is beautiful.""Huh?" Ara blinked at his boldness.She saw how he

Sebastian, full of wrath and fury, stepped forth.Ara flinched, fear clawing at her heart. What would he do to her?"How dare you try to flee from me!"She took a step back.But ere she could move further, Lewis strode forth, standing before her like a shield.Sebastian halted, his gaze dark and piercing. "And who are you, to stand between me and mine servant?"Lewis stood firm. "One who deems it right to protect those who need it."A low chuckle left Sebastian’s lips. "You dare steal what is mine and yet have the gall to speak back?""Aye, and I have naught to fear."Sebastian’s glare darkened. His fists curled like a beast ready to strike.Ara, fearing for her saviour, stepped in. "Forgive me," she said, her voice unsteady. "I should not have acted out of turn at the feast. I shall return.""Huh?" Sebastian’s brows furrowed. "Lift thine head and look at me."Ara trembled but obeyed, lifting her gaze to meet his. Yet, in the blink of an eye, Lewis seized her arm and pulled her to him

“Lewis, I think thou wert hasty in casting off our wedding. What if Sebastian turneth his heart? I cannot lose him, thou knowest this well.”Crystal held tight to her brother, whom she had sought in his lone hut, far from others.He had not looked for his sister’s coming, truth be told, he wished to see none. His thoughts wandered oft to Ara.Since the happening, she was like mist—seen no more.“Do you hear me, brother?”“Hmm?”Crystal scowled, seeing his mind was elsewhere.Lewis sighed and drew near.“Forgive me. Yet I deem it wise that thou and he come to know one another. Then, his heart will turn kind to you.”Crystal let out a breath, not taken by his words. She sat upon the wooden bed, arms folded.“He doth not feel as I do. Perhaps he seeth me as a sister still. I know not what path to take, brother. When he asked for my hand, I was full of joy. But seeing him now, the look in his eyes… I fear I dream a dream he shareth not.”Lewis sat beside her.“Speak not such. You are the f

Ara's POV“It is not possible,” I said low. “I have not held bow nor arrow for long now. I am weak. This is not the way to win a man’s heart. I need him to fall for me—not to think of me as one brave enough to flee after.”She let out a long breath. “You do not understand. The one who wins the trial may ask the jael—the chieftain—anything. Even… to spend the night with him.”My heart jumped. “Huh?” I said, voice small. Heat rose in my cheeks. Spend the night with him? It would not be the first… yet it still felt like the first. It had been long.I cleared my throat. “I did not know of such a game.”“Of course you would not.”But I could not push away the strange feeling in my chest—the look in her eyes. Nia, the sweet little girl, now looked at me like a wolf. A fierce fire in her stare. Someone who seeks revenge.I wished to know the truth behind her help. She could have walked past me, left me to freeze in the rain. But she did not.“I know you spoke your reason for helping me,” I s