All Chapters of The Mate I Can't Have: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Henry's POVThe fight escalated; claws swiped, teeth bared, as Liam and I became two wolves, embodying aggression and ferocity. The world around us faded—the pack, the school, even the spectators were mere afterthoughts. Everything stilled in the moments between strikes—heart pounding, muscles taut. But then, just as Liam lunged to claw at my side, a voice cut through the chaos like a bolt of lightning.“Stop!” I froze mid-motion, my wolf instincts momentarily overtaken by a familiar presence. It couldn’t be...Catherine, my mother, stood at the edge of the clearing, her expression fierce but her voice laced with urgency. “Both of you! Stop now!”Liam hesitated too, confusion flickering in his eyes. It was bizarre to see her here, standing between us like a beacon against the storm. “Mom?” I thought, furrowing my brow in disbelief as my wolf side rumbled in protest. The tension hung for a moment longer, the two of us poised to clash again, but her presence quelled the primal insti

HENRY'S POV The air crackled with tension as the elders loomed over us, their presence suffocating. I could feel every heartbeat echoing in my chest, my mind racing to piece together the chaos unfolding before me. Liam furrowed his brow as the elder cast accusations, his voice like gravel echoing through the trees. “You cannot hide from your past, Liam Ryder,” the elder spat, each word layered with contempt. “Your mother’s lineage is a curse; she was only an Omega, and her blood is tainted.” “What the hell are you talking about?” Liam shot back, fury sparking behind his eyes. But amidst the chaos, I found myself caught, my own heartbeat quickening with every passing moment. “We will not allow a traitor’s blood to contaminate our pack!” the elder continued, his voice rising with each word. Before I could process the implications of their threats, something shifted within me—a confidence rooted deeply in my own heritage, my loyalty spiraling into anger. “What did you say about his

Henry's POVWith Niyla’s words still nestled in my heart, I made my way back toward the clearing where everything had spiraled into chaos. I felt her presence lingering just behind me, and for a moment, the tension that had once consumed us faded, replaced by something warmer. Stepping into the clearing once more, I saw that the elders had moved farther back, their conversation low as if they had not just threatened our very existence. Moments before, I’d felt emboldened by Niyla’s support, but now anxiety clawed its way back through me as I faced the realities we had to confront. As I felt the pressure ramping up inside me, I took a deep breath, bracing for the confrontation and facing the stony expressions of the council of elders. “What’s going on?” I demanded as I stepped back into the circle.The elder who had spoken before regarded me with cold eyes, but I sensed there was something deeper at play. “You think you can disregard our claims, young one?” he asked, words dripping w

Henry's POVThe atmosphere was thick with tension, the previous confrontation still heavy in the air as Liam stood there, stunned. I could see disbelief flickering in his eyes, reflecting a tumultuous whirlwind of emotions. It was as if a switch had been flipped within him, and I hardly knew how to navigate through the tidal wave of realization that had just crashed over us.“I’m… what?” His voice cracked, disbelief rippling through each syllable as he turned toward the elders, seeking a confirmation of the truth that threatened to shatter everything he thought he knew. “You’re saying I’m an heir? That my mother was linked to this pack?”“Yes,” one of the elders responded, his face devoid of any sympathy. “You are the son of the former Luna, born of a union under duress, steeped in a legacy your father attempted to shield you from. You carry his blood, and your destiny is entwined with ours.”The world around us seemed to shift in shades of gray, and I could feel the tension falling a

Henry's POVThe atmosphere around us shifted as Niyla reached for Liam, a bond of understanding crystallizing in the sunlight. The fear that had hung at the corners of their conversation began to melt away, and I felt the remnants of our past pain fade, replaced by a sense of unity—a new foundation upon which we could build.“Liam,” Niyla said, her expression earnest. “You have the chance to reclaim your place. Let’s navigate this together, face whatever conflicts arise.”I watched as Liam’s shoulders straightened, the resolve returning to his features. “Thank you, Niyla. I was so afraid—to confront this truth, to face the possibility of another burden and lose you in the process.”“Fear is a part of learning, but remember, it needn’t bind you,” she replied, her voice steady and calming. “Your choices are what define you. You are not merely your lineage—you are a part of this pack, and we’re all in this together.” Liam breathed deeply, his expression softening. “Having you by my side