All Chapters of Bullied By Mistake, Spoiled By Fate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

_Alina's POV_The next morning, I woke up to the soft light filtering through the velvety curtains. My eyes fluttered open, and the first thing I saw was Alaric sitting by my side. He had a worried expression on his face. He was holding my hand gently, his thumb tracing soothing circles on my skin."Alina," he said softly. "How are you feeling?"I blinked, trying to gather my thoughts. My head felt heavy. "I... I think I'm okay," I replied, my voice hoarse. "What happened?"Alaric's eyes softened, and he squeezed my hand gently. "You fainted on the stairs," he explained. "You’ve been through so much, your body just couldn't take it anymore."Memories of last night came rushing back—how I had pushed him away, my fear and doubt consuming me. I looked down, feeling a wave of shame. "I'm sorry," I murmured. "I didn't mean to..."Alaric shook his head, his grip on my hand tightening slightly. "You have nothing to apologize for, Alina," he said firmly. "You've been through a lot. It's only

_Alina's POV_We traversed through the dense forest, the car navigating the narrow, uneven paths. Alaric walked alongside the group. He occasionally glanced back at the car, ensuring we were following closely.The trees grew thicker, and the undergrowth more tangled as we continued our journey. After some time, we reached a small stream. I could hear the gentle sound of water flowing over rocks. Alaric stopped and turned to the driver, signaling him to halt the car."We'll need to get the car across," he said. He waded into the stream, the water splashing around his boots as he assessed the best route to take. The driver looked uncertain, but Alaric seemed to be confident. "Follow my lead," he instructed, motioning for the driver to ease the car forward. "We'll go slowly and carefully."I watched as Alaric guided the driver. He placed large rocks to create a more stable path and ensure that the car wouldn't get stuck. The car inched forward, the tires slipping slightly on the wet ston

_Alina's POV_Alaric smiled gently as he continued applying the ointment. "Emma had to step out for a moment, and I was just about to return when I saw you struggling with the medicine. I thought I would help."I sighed, feeling a mix of relief and embarrassment. "You didn't have to do that. I could've managed."He shook his head. "I saw the scars on your back, Alina. It must hurt a lot."I bit my lip, unsure of how to respond. His concern was touching, but I didn't want him to worry. "It’s not as bad as it looks. I've had worse."His fingers paused, and I could feel his gaze on me even without turning around. "You always try to be so strong," he said softly. "But it's okay to let someone else take care of you for once."His words were both comforting and disarming. I felt a warmth spread through me, not just from his touch but from the sincerity in his voice.Alaric's fingers lingered for a moment before he spoke again. "If you're uncomfortable, I can go and call Emma back. I don’t w

_Alina's POV_When I woke up, my head felt heavy and foggy. I blinked, trying to piece together the fragments of my memory. I was wearing a different robe than the one I had on last night, but I couldn't remember changing clothes. I started to panic as I realized that I was alone in the tent. Where was Alaric? My mind was a blur, only flashes of the previous night coming to me, leaving me feeling confused and scared.I reached for a small mirror nearby and held it up to my face. My breath caught as I saw love bites scattered over my neck. What had really happened last night? I could vaguely remember Alaric holding me in his arms, but the memories were so hazy.With trembling hands, I checked my body, and felt relieved when I realized that I had not been violated. Alaric had not forced himself on me. Why was I even having such thoughts about him? He was not that kind of man and he would not hurt me.Just then, the tent curtain lifted gently, and Alaric entered. He looked at me with con

_Alina's POV_As Alaric and I left the valley, the civilian wolves gathered around us, their faces lit with warmth and gratitude. Their well-wishes and blessings followed us, creating a bittersweet atmosphere. I could feel their affection and appreciation, and it tugged at my heart."Travel safely, Luna Alina and Prince Alaric!" one of the elder wolves called out. "May the moon goddess guide your path and protect you."I smiled and waved, feeling a lump in my throat. These wolves had shown me kindness and care, despite everything. Their gratitude was overwhelming, and I wished I could do more for them in return.As we walked away, Alaric stayed close by my side. He had been observing me carefully, and I could sense his concern. After a few moments of silence, he finally spoke up."Alina, is something wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" he asked, his eyes searching mine for any sign of distress.I shook my head, forcing a smile. "No, it’s nothing, Alaric. I’m fine. Just... a lot on my mind