All Chapters of The Alpha’s Forbidden Obsession : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Rune’s POVI paused outside Alora's door, my hand resting on the doorknob, hesitating for just a moment. Her scent filled my lungs –a fresh, natural aroma that never failed to make my mouth water. It was subtle yet intoxicating, a mixture of something sweet and earthy that clung to the air around her. It had been so long since I’d allowed myself to savor it like this. Taking a deep breath, I clenched my jaw, trying to rein in the effect she had on me. I had been thinking about this ball for days now, second-guessing the decision to allow her to attend. Letting her out of the dungeon, even for just one night, wasn’t something I take lightly. I could have just left her there to rot a little longer, kept her out of the way until I was ready to deal with her again. But something in me wanted her to be present tonight, to see her in a different light, at least for a little while. It wasn’t like she was free now. She wasn’t. Not by a long shot. The ball was nothing more than a brief rep

Alora’s POVAs I stood by the wall, the noise of the ballroom swirled around me, a chaotic symphony of laughter, clinking glasses, and the soft strains of classical music. The gilded walls and sparkling chandeliers cast a warm glow over the sea of pack members, each adorned in their finest attire, lost in the revelry of the night. My fingers curled around the slender stem of a champagne flute, the cool glass a contrast to the warmth of the room. I raised the flute to my lips, taking a small sip, the bubbles dancing on my tongue, but the taste was lost on me. I felt like an outsider here, a ghost haunting the edges of a world that had once been familiar. The sight of everyone dancing and drinking, laughing like they had no cares in the world, should have been comforting, but instead, it only deepened the hollow ache inside me. Their joy felt foreign, a distant echo of a time when I, too, might have laughed so freely. Now, I was just a shadow, hiding by the wall, hoping to remain un

Rune’s POVI hadn’t gone far when Sienna appeared out of nowhere, her presence impossible to miss. She was dressed in a gown that seemed more like a second skin than actual fabric, clinging to every curve and line of her body. The dress was deep, the brightest shade of red I have ever known like blood, shimmering slightly as she moved. I had no idea who gave her the idea that this dress is appropriate for a ball but she soaked the attention. She wasn’t the meek woman I met in the dungeon. This woman has a purpose and I won’t rest until I find out what that purpose is. It had a plunging neckline that left little to the imagination and a slit that ran dangerously high up her thigh, revealing just enough to tease but not quite enough to fully satisfy the wandering eye. Her hair was styled in loose waves that framed her face, and her lips were painted a deep red that contrasted sharply with her fair skin.Sienna smiled –a slow, sultry curl of her lips that spoke of hidden intentions–

Alora’s POV I smiled at Dylan, feeling a warmth spread through me that I hadn’t experienced in what felt like ages. He was the only one who had shown any sign of recognition, the only one who seemed genuinely happy to see me and wanted to talk. The ballroom was filled with people, yet Dylan’s presence made me feel less alone in the crowd. “It’s been so long,” I said, trying to keep my voice light despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me. “How have you been?”Dylan returned my smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners in that familiar way that always put me at ease. “I’ve been good,” he replied. “Busy with work, you know. I’m not the Beta anymore, but the business is growing every day. It’s been keeping me on my toes.”I nodded, genuinely happy for him. “That’s great to hear. You look happy, Dylan. Content, even.”He chuckled softly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Yeah, I guess I am. It’s been a lot of hard work, but it’s paying off. I’ve got a great team, and things are f

Alora’s POVI turned to Dylan, a wild, desperate look in my eyes, the kind of look I was sure he had never seen before. His brow furrowed in concern, his gaze searching mine as if trying to understand what had sparked such intensity in me.I took his hand in both of mine, clinging to it like it was my only lifeline. My grip tightened, and I could feel the roughness of his palm against my skin, grounding me in a moment that felt like I was teetering on the edge of a cliff.Dylan, who had always been my anchor in this sea of chaos, who had once been my everything before it all fell apart, I had to trust him now. Maybe last time I hadn’t thought things through, but this time, I had no choice. I was at the end of my rope. Rune would start looking for me soon, and when he did, he’d be relentless. But Dylan was smart. He knew Rune better than anyone, knew the way his mind worked. He could steer them away, buy me the time I needed to escape this nightmare. Something thick and painful clogg